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The Island Season 2, 170 lbs, Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Harry Farrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunter has chosen Galneryus - Everlasting as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Tim Hunter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Basic striking
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Harry Farrow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tim Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Bart Greer and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farrow looks to land a combination. Hunter sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hunter looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Farrow keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hunter is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Farrow working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Farrow.
Farrow prevents a body shot from Hunter.
Farrow blocks an uppercut.
Hunter tries to work over Farrow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Farrow.
Hunter goes for a takedown attempt but Farrow pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunter looks to land a left hand but Farrow moved out of range nicely.
Farrow misses the shot to the body.
Farrow stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Farrow wants it to stay on the feet.
Harry Farrow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Hunter.
Hunter slips a jab and a cross from Farrow.
Farrow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunter manages to avoid it.
Hunter shoots for a takedown but Farrow saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farrow jabs at Hunter's body.
Farrow gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short left from Farrow.
Hunter can't find room to land a body shot as Farrow controls the action.
Hunter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Farrow misses with the head strike.
Farrow lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Farrow working aggressively here.
Hunter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Farrow lands a hook that snaps the head of Hunter backwards.
Farrow lands with a left to the head.
Farrow misses with the head strike.
Hunter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunter is looking to control Farrow's arms but Farrow gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hunter has his back to the cage.
A shot in the inside from Farrow.
Hunter goes for a takedown in the clinch but Farrow prevents it.
Farrow wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hunter has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Farrow.
Farrow lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Farrow fails to land.
Farrow being controlled against the cage.
Hunter has Farrow pressed against the cage, preventing Farrow from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hunter is pushing Farrow up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hunter goes for a takedown in the clinch but Farrow prevents it.
A shot in the inside from Farrow.
Hunter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Farrow misses with a punch on the inside.
Farrow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Farrow misses with a body punch.
Farrow misses with a body punch.
A short right from Farrow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter throws a punch but it's blocked by Farrow.
Hunter tries to throw a body punch but Farrow avoids it by throwing Hunter back against the cage.
Farrow lands with a right to the head.
Farrow is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Farrow - that landed with a thud.
Hunter is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hunter is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Farrow is keeping busy.
Hunter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunter is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch on the inside from Farrow fails to land.
Farrow lands with a short shot to the head.
Farrow scores with a shot to the side of Hunter's head.
Hunter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hunter is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Farrow misses with a punch to the body.
Farrow lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Farrow lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hunter or not.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Farrow prevents a body shot from Hunter.
Farrow lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hunter backwards.
Hunter stalls.
Farrow lands a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Farrow.
Farrow scores with a hook to the body.
Farrow pushes Hunter back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Farrow is leaning against Hunter and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hunter looks winded!
Farrow works on Hunter's body with a couple of short punches.
Hunter is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short right from Farrow.
Farrow scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Farrow lands a shoulder strike.
Farrow pushes Hunter back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Farrow working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Farrow dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Farrow moves into the clinch.
Hunter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hunter blocking some punches.
Farrow lands a body shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Farrow can't break the clinch.
Harry Farrow has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hunter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hunter wants to take the fight to the mat but Farrow manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hunter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Farrow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Farrow digs a right hand into Hunter's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hunter's gas tank.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Farrow blocking some punches.
Hunter is trying to maintain a safe position but Farrow gets an underhook and turns Hunter into the cage.
Farrow lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hunter is breathing heavily.
Farrow lands a body shot.
Farrow stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Farrow scores with a shot to the side of Hunter's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter tries to stall but Farrow uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Farrow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Farrow scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hunter is looking for a takedown.
Farrow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hunter drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Harry Farrow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Hunter.
Hunter misses with a body punch.
Farrow gets through Hunter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hunter is looking to control Farrow's arms but Farrow gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hunter has his back to the cage.
Farrow gets through Hunter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Farrow has a couple of punches blocked by Hunter.
Hunter has a couple of punches blocked by Farrow.
Farrow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Farrow's elbow.
Farrow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunter has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Farrow after a bit of a struggle.
Farrow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Farrow avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Farrow.
Hunter is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Farrow is defending well.
Farrow throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Farrow lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Farrow.
Farrow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Farrow pushes Hunter back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Farrow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunter's elbow.
Hunter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Farrow's elbow.
Farrow lands a nice uppercut.
Hunter struggles to land a body shot inside as Farrow controls his hands.
Farrow scores with a hook to the body.
Still in the clinch, Farrow scores with a nice short uppercut.
Farrow softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Farrow.
Hunter lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hunter goes for a takedown in the clinch but Farrow prevents it.
A short uppercut from Farrow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farrow misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Farrow.
Hunter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Farrow throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunter.
Hunter is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hunter tries to throw a body punch but Farrow avoids it by throwing Hunter back against the cage.
Hunter tries for a takedown. No joy.
Farrow misses with a body punch.
Farrow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Farrow.
Hunter looking for a takedown.
Farrow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hunters head.
Hunter is rocked!
Farrow lands a body shot.
Hunter is still on wobbly legs! Can Farrow finish him?
A short uppercut from Farrow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Farrow.
Hunter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Farrow lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hunter or not.
Hunter tries to throw a body punch but Farrow avoids it by throwing Hunter back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farrow scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hunter tries to break free but Farrow pushes him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunter.
Farrow lands a big right hand that drops Hunter! The killer instinct kicks in and Farrow finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Farrow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Farrow!
Harry Farrow took some time post fight to say the following; 'I know I'm not the favourite in this tournament, I'm seed 31. But I can beat anybody in the tournament. ANYBODY. I wanna avenge my losses to Dean and Hill more than anything.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Showman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malcolm Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mitchell has chosen Joe Jackson- I'm the Man as his entrance music. Tyler Showman could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Malcolm Mitchell's chin.
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170 lbs
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184 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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KO power |
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tyler Showman!
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, Malcolm Mitchell!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Santiago Holmes and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Showman lands with a slapping head kick.
Mitchell scores with a jab.
Showman misses with a double jab
and Mitchell counters with a nice double leg into side control. Showman won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Showman pushes Mitchell away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mitchell gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Mitchell is looking to take a break and control but Showman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Showman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mitchell landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Showman is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Showman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mitchell 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.
Mitchell postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Mitchell working the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell working the strikes but Showman uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Mitchell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Showman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mitchell scores with a couple of nice shots.
Showman looks like he's trying to stand up.
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. Mitchell connects with a nice short shot to Showman's temple.
Mitchell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Showman's head.
Mitchell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Showman defending well though.
Showman is looking to escape.
Mitchell trying to control from half guard but Showman is working away.
Showman has hold of Mitchell's hands but Mitchell slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mitchell tries to pass to full mount but Showman defends it.
Mitchell is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mitchell wants to control from the top but Showman keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Showman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mitchell is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mitchell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Showman wants to get back to his feet but Mitchell is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mitchell makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mitchell with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mitchell lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mitchell trying to control the position from guard on top but Showman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mitchell with a nice head shot there.
Mitchell is pushing down on Showman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Showman is fighting to maintain full guard but Mitchell has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mitchell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Showman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mitchell.
Mitchell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Showman's head.
Mitchell misses with a head shot. Showman uses the momentum to regain guard.
Showman wants to stand but Mitchell is controlling the position.
Mitchell slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mitchell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell wants to control from the top but Showman keeps moving.
Mitchell is looking to work some ground and pound but Showman has wrist control.
Mitchell lands a couple of elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mitchell trying to control but Showman is working from the bottom.
Mitchell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mitchell looking to pass the guard.
Mitchell throws a big right hand that misses.
Mitchell stands up over Showman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mitchell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Showman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mitchell slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mitchell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malcolm Mitchell dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Showman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Showman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Showman throws a leg kick but Mitchell moved away.
Mitchell shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mitchell dodges the punch combination from Showman.
A shot to the liver by Mitchell. Beautiful body shot.
Showman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mitchell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Showman throws a leg kick that misses.
Mitchell has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A low kick from Showman is predictable there
and Mitchell decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Showman's guard.
Malcolm Mitchell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mitchell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mitchell works over Showman with some ground and pound from guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mitchell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Showman keeping moving, preventing Mitchell from controlling successfully.
Mitchell might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Showman haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Showman wants to stand and escape but Mitchell is having none of it.
Mitchell is looking to work some ground and pound but Showman has wrist control.
Mitchell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Showman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mitchell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mitchell sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Showman's guard.
Mitchell wants to control but Showman is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mitchell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mitchell is nestled in close to Showman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mitchell looks to land a strike but Showman avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Mitchell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mitchell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Showman is looking to stand up but Mitchell isn't so interested in that idea.
Mitchell trying to control but Showman is working from the bottom.
Mitchell postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mitchell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mitchell is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mitchell wants to control from the top but Showman keeps moving.
Mitchell stops Showman from standing up.
Mitchell stands up over Showman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell trying to control the position from guard on top but Showman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mitchell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Showman is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Mitchell presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mitchell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Showman cracks the inside of Mitchell's front leg.
Mitchell closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A head kick misses from Showman.
Showman throws a leg kick
and Mitchell counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Showman is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mitchell takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Oh Showman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Showman is refusing to be controlled, as Mitchell sits in half guard.
Mitchell lands a big elbow - Showman is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Mitchell!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malcolm Mitchell!
A victorious Malcolm Mitchell thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Tyler Showman spoke after the fight, saying 'I thought I did enough to win the fight, but it just didn't turn out that way. I'll watch the film to learn what I can, and I'll come back a better fighter.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Diamondback (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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175 lbs
7 - 3 - 1 |
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Andrei Diamondback!
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, Frank Shamrock!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Sandra Marshall and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diamondback displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shamrock.
Shamrock feints and as Diamondback raises his hands in defense, Shamrock changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Diamondback wants to stand and escape but Shamrock is having none of it.
Diamondback keeping moving, preventing Shamrock from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shamrock accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shamrock throws an elbow that misses. Diamondback uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Shamrock's guard. Nice move by Diamondback!
Shamrock is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Andrei Diamondback wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Diamondback displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shamrock.
Diamondback gets caught flat footed, as Shamrock shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Shamrock in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Diamondback preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shamrock with a flurry of punches that miss.
Diamondback preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shamrock throws an elbow that misses. Diamondback uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Shamrock's guard. Nice move by Diamondback!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Diamondback avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shamrock.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shamrock wants to take a breather but Diamondback is having none of it.
Shamrock is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shamrock is trying to control the action in half guard but Diamondback is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamrock controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diamondback is trying to stand back up but Shamrock is controlling him
Shamrock throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shamrock is looking for a kimura here.
Shamrock wants to work for an arm triangle but Diamondback is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Shamrock looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Diamondback on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Diamondback tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diamondback is not content to let Shamrock control the position.
Shamrock looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Shamrock sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Diamondback defending well though.
Shamrock throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shamrock slips a nice elbow through Diamondback's hands, connecting with Diamondback's forehead.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock works his way into side control.
Shamrock with the ground and pound but Diamondback regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Shamrock dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Diamondback lets loose with a powerful body kick. Shamrock will feel that in the morning.
Frank Shamrock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shamrock fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Diamondback avoids it really well and circles away.
Shamrock tries a low kick but Diamondback avoids it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shamrock is defended easily by Diamondback.
Shamrock shoots in looking for a takedown but Diamondback manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shamrock's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Andrei Diamondback has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a takedown attempt
and Diamondback counters with a nice low kick that buckles Shamrock's knee momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Diamondback leaves Shamrock with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shamrock looks to land a combination but Diamondback avoids it well.
Shamrock throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Diamondback's waist but Diamondback gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shamrock off to one side.
Shamrock with a poor takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Shamrock shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diamondback connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shamrock's coach down at Basics -LOD- was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Shamrock's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Shamrock closes the distance and clinches up with Diamondback, looking for a takedown. Shamrock pushes Diamondback against the cage but Diamondback circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Diamondback moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shamrock feints and as Diamondback raises his hands in defense, Shamrock changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diamondback is keeping the position for now.
Frank Shamrock has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shamrock landing some decent shots from guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diamondback is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shamrock is controlling him.
Diamondback knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shamrock on the ground.
Shamrock connects with a couple of short punches.
Shamrock trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock wants to control from the top but Diamondback keeps moving.
Shamrock landing some decent shots from guard.
Diamondback keeping moving, preventing Shamrock from controlling successfully.
Shamrock throwing strikes from guard but Diamondback blocks nicely.
Diamondback wants to stand up but Shamrock is controlling him.
Diamondback avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shamrock working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Diamondback avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shamrock accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shamrock trying to move into half guard but instead Diamondback has managed to sweep!
Shamrock is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diamondback is aware though and is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shamrock looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Shamrock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Shamrock looks for a takedown but Diamondback sprawls well.
Diamondback jabs Shamrock right on the nose. Shamrock blinks but takes it well.
Shamrock shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Diamondback defends it nicely.
Shamrock fails to land the takedown.
Andrei Diamondback has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Shamrock.
Shamrock drives through with a takedown into Diamondback's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Shamrock advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diamondback regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Shamrock.
Diamondback keeping moving, preventing Shamrock from controlling successfully.
Shamrock throwing strikes but missing.
Shamrock drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Diamondback dives on top into guard.
Shamrock had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diamondback defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Diamondback tries to stand but Shamrock is controlling from the bottom.
Andrei Diamondback has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Andrei Diamondback wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Shamrock misses with a kick to the body
and Diamondback counters with a leg kick.
Shamrock fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Diamondback avoids it really well and circles away.
Diamondback scores with the left hand. Shamrock knows he should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diamondback keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Diamondback seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Shamrock fails with the takedown
and Shamrock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shamrock shoots in and drives through. Diamondback sprawls well.
Frank Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diamondback buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shamrock takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice takedown defense from Diamondback. No joy for Shamrock on that attempt.
Diamondback grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Shamrock takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Diamondback cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Andrei Diamondback!
Andrei Diamondback looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Kemists ↑ 5x160Q!!!!!!!!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shark Attack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucius Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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184 lbs
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182 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Shark Attack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lucius Hill!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Winston Alpacca and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hill moves out of range of the body kick from Attack.
Hill takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Attack takes a swing at Hill's ribcage but misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Attack.
Attack misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Attack misses with a left hand
and Hill counters with a one-two to the body.
Attack tries to bum rush Hill with a series of wild strikes but Hill uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Attack just misses with a punch to the body.
Attack does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Shark Attack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Attack punishes Hill's body with a nice straight punch.
Hill will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Attack just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Attack connects with an inside leg kick.
Hill blocks a low kick nicely.
Attack swings for the body but Hill moves out of range.
Hill steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Attack.
Attack takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Attack throws a sloppy head kick and Hill moves out of range easily.
Attack lands with a thumping leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Attack.
Attack loads up on a big right hand but Hill slips the punch.
Hill is looking to clinch but Attack is avoiding it.
Attack connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hill avoids the body shot from Attack.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Attack lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hill circles away quickly and effectively.
Hill on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Attack throws a series of punches but Hill avoids them all with ease.
Hill moves out of range of the body kick from Attack.
Hill clinches up against the cage.
Hill has Attack pressed against the cage, preventing Attack from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hill tries to stall but Attack uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Attack wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Attack wants to break the clinch but can't.
Attack manages to break the clinch.
Attack scores with a push kick.
Attack looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Attack avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Attack takes one to the chin there.
Attack throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hill takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hill avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hill scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Attack doesn't seem bothered though.
Attack scoring well with a low kick there.
Hill slips under a jab from Attack.
Attack scoring well with a low kick there.
Attack throws a body punch but Hill moves out of range.
Hill uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Attack.
Attack misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Attack misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hill.
Attack cracks Hill with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Attack tries to work over Hill's front leg with a kick but Hill checks it.
Hill wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hill misses with an uppercut. Attack saw that one coming.
Attack slips a jab and a cross from Hill.
Hill smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Attack misses with a low kick as Hill jumps back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Attack misses with a leg kick.
Attack fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hill has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hill blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shark Attack dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Attack misses with a hook. Hill ducked under it nicely.
Hill has managed to clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hill lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Attack backwards.
Attack is trying to push Hill away but Hill has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hill lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Attack escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Attack swinging wildly here.
Attack takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
It looks like Shark Attack has been cut.
Attack drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Attack looks to land a right hand but Hill moved out of range.
Hill avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Attack misses with a low kick.
Attack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hill was well out of range. Poor timing from Attack.
Hill sends Attack crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Hill is motioning to the referee to let Attack up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Attack is rocked!
Shark Attack is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Attack throws the left hand but Hill avoids the punch easily.
Oh Attack is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hill throws a hook but Attack avoids it easily.
Attack throws a head kick but Hill moves out of range.
Attack seems to have got his legs back now.
Hill's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Attack just misses with a punch to the body.
Hill fails in his attempt to clinch.
Attack throws a chopping leg kick but Hill manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hill lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Attack ducks under a wild hook from Hill.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Attack.
Attack works Hill's body with a nice hook.
Attack swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Attack walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hill moves into range and clinches up with Attack.
Hill slows down the pace here.
Attack is trying to force a seperation but Hill has the dominant position.
Attack is trying to force a seperation but Hill has the dominant position.
Attack breaks the clinch.
Attack waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hill.
Hill just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Attack misses with a jab, cross combination.
No joy there for Hill, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hill thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hill throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hill throws out a loose jab but Attack uses good head movement to avoid it.
Attack throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hill uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Attack.
Hill drops his hands momentarily and Attack takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hill tries to clinch but Attack moves out of range.
Attack tries to bum rush Hill with a series of wild strikes but Hill uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hill tests Attack's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Attack lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hill steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Attack.
Attack misses the shot to the body.
Attack throws a leg kick but Hill moved away.
Hill avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Attack looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hill punishes Attack's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hill staying out of range there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Attack, right into the meat.
Hill connects with a body shot that sends Attack's belly button to the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucius Hill showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shark Attack's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Hill closes the distance and clinches.
Attack wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hill has him pressed against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Hill.
Attack manages to break the clinch.
Attack fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hill checks it well.
Hill takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A slapping body kick lands there for Attack.
Attack lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hill takes a step back to recover.
Danga de danga de dang - Hill scores with a four punch combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hill scores with a one two! Attack had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Attack uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hill has time to react.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Attack jabs Hill right on the nose. Hill blinks but takes it well.
Attack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hill moves away.
Attack moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Attack throws a right hand that Hill ducks under and follows up with a left that Hill also avoids with ease.
A combination from Attack does no damage.
Hill just misses with a punch to the body.
Hill misses with a wild combination.
Attack throws a hook but Hill avoids it easily.
Attack connects with a body shot that sends Hill's belly button to the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hill uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Attack.
Attack throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Attack lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Attack uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hill.
Attack swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hill counters with a straight right hand.
Attack slips a jab and a cross from Hill.
A leg kick checked by Hill.
An inside leg kick from Attack misses.
Hill throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Attack with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A leg kick checked by Hill.
Hill lands a glancing blow to the side of Attack's head.
Attack throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Attack moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Attack scoring well with a low kick there.
Hill takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Attack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hill was well out of range. Poor timing from Attack.
Attack ducks right into an uppercut from Hill.
Hill swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hill lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hill.
Hill on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like Lucius Hill has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice inside leg kick there by Attack. That's going to slow Hill down.
A punch combination from Attack misses.
Hill moves out of range as Attack throws a body kick.
Attack throws a sloppy head kick and Hill moves out of range easily.
Hill jabs Attack right on the nose. Attack blinks but takes it well.
Attack throws a wild hook but Hill just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Attack gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Hill raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucius Hill!
A very excited looking Lucius Hill made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mat Kowalak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Danger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Carlos Danger was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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180 lbs
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185 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mat Kowalak!
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, Carlos Danger!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Sandra Marshall and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kowalak dives in for a single leg takedown but Danger sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Danger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Danger lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice uppercut there from Danger.
Danger misses with a straight right.
Kowalak takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Danger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kowalak will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Danger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kowalak was well out of range. Poor timing from Danger.
Kowalak definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Danger connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kowalak shoots in but Danger avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mat Kowalak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kowalak walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalak tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Danger swivels and escapes.
Danger throws a hook but Kowalak avoids it easily.
Danger loads up on a big right hand but Kowalak slips the punch.
Kowalak avoids a punch combination nicely.
Carlos Danger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Danger.
Danger tests Kowalak's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Danger misses the target.
Danger looks to throw the jab but Kowalak is out of range.
Danger misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalak tries to clinch up but Danger circles away and keeps his distance.
Danger dips to his left and cracks Kowalak with an uppercut!
Kowalak takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kowalak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Danger closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Danger cracks Kowalak with an open hand slap.
A jab from Danger misses.
Danger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kowalak.
Nice body punch from Danger.
Danger misses with a double jab.
Kowalak takes one to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danger misses with a body shot.
Danger's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Danger's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Danger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kowalak.
Danger punishes Kowalak's body with a nice straight punch.
Danger displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kowalak.
Danger lands a right hook to the body.
Danger just misses with a punch to the body.
Danger connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kowalak looks to clinch
and Danger counters with a nice body shot.
Danger works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalak gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kowalak gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Danger lands an overhand right.
Kowalak takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kowalak is rocked!
Danger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Danger misses with an uppercut. Kowalak saw that one coming.
Danger takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kowalak rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Danger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Danger misses with a series of wild punches.
Kowalak throws a series of strikes that have Danger backpedaling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Danger dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kowalak goes for a double leg but Danger avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Danger continues to drive forward.
Kowalak prevents a body shot from Danger.
Danger has Kowalak pressed against the cage.
Danger tries to work over Kowalak's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kowalak is looking for a takedown.
Kowalak jumps into guard, dragging Danger to the mat.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Danger's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Danger looking to pass the guard.
Danger must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kowalak is looking for a triangle but Danger pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalak looking for a sweep. Not yet Kowalak, not yet.
Danger is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Carlos Danger.
Nice straight punches there by Danger. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Danger.
Danger swinging wildly here.
Kowalak drops his hands momentarily and Danger takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Carlos Danger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Danger misses.
Danger clobbers Kowalak with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kowalak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Danger.
Kowalak steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Danger.
Mat Kowalak is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Danger stuffs the takedown attempt from Kowalak. Kowalak gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mat Kowalak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kowalak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Danger.
Kowalak looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Danger connects with a looping right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danger tries to bum rush Kowalak with a series of wild strikes but Kowalak uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kowalak showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Danger.
Kowalak looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Danger throws a series of punches but Kowalak avoids them all with ease.
Danger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kowalak shoots in but Danger avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Danger keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kowalak darts in looking for a takedown but Danger gets double underhooks and turns Kowalak into the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Danger.
Kowalak drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kowalak tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Danger smiles and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danger swats away the attempt to clinch by Kowalak.
Danger throws a good cross that connects.
Danger defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kowalak.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A right-left combo lands from Danger.
Oh Kowalak is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kowalak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kowalak seems to have got his legs back now.
Danger misses with a left hand
and Kowalak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Danger 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! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Kowalak shoots in but Danger avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sloppy strikes from Danger. Those never looked like landing.
Danger misses with a wild combination.
Danger throws a lazy right hand but Kowalak sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Danger 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.
Kowalak takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kowalak takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kowalak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Danger.
Kowalak takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Good standup being displayed there by Danger as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kowalak avoids the body shot from Danger.
Kowalak seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Danger shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Kowalak is backing up but Danger catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Kowalak covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Danger Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos Danger!
Carlos Danger thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Isaac Frost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Norman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greg Norman will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Isaac Frost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Greg Norman!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Daniel Franklin and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frost scores with a takedown into Norman's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Norman can do anything to dispel that myth.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Norman wants to sweep but no luck.
Norman can't keep his opponent in guard - Frost advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Norman wants to control but Frost is keeping busy.
Frost seems to be looking for submissions.
Frost is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Frost seems to be working for a kimura but Norman defends the submission attempt.
Frost passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Norman!
Frost looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Norman turns into him and now he's in Frost's guard.
Frost is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Norman is looking to stand up but Frost won't let him.
Frost looking for a guillotine here but Norman defends easily.
Norman wanted to stand there but Frost had control of the position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Frost looking for a sweep. Not yet Frost, not yet.
Frost throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Frost working for a triangle but Norman defends it easily.
Frost is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Norman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Norman trying to control here.
Norman holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Norman wants to get back to full guard.
Frost wants to work for an arm triangle but Norman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Frost is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Frost seems to be working for a kimura but Norman defends the submission attempt.
Frost definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Frost is looking for a kimura but Norman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Frost to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Norman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Frost. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Norman tries to get to full guard but Frost has control of the leg.
Norman has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad The Island. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Frost wants to work for an arm triangle but Norman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Frost works his foot free and advances to mount.
Frost is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Norman can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Frost prevents Norman from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frost looking to isolate an arm here. Norman doesn't see it coming and as Frost extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Frost!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Isaac Frost!
Isaac Frost 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.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ceejay Watford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buster Knott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knott has chosen Kanye West vs. The xx - Touch The Sky (Carlos Serrano Mix) as his entrance music. Buster Knott has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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177 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ceejay Watford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Buster Knott!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, David Hoff and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watford throws a sloppy head kick and Knott moves out of range easily.
Watford tries a head kick but it misses.
Knott will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Knott shoots in looking for a takedown. Watford tries to sprawl out of it but Knott keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Watford manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Watford shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Knott drives through with a takedown into Watford's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Watford is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Knott with a flurry of punches that miss.
Knott controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Watford is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Knott wants to control from the top but Watford keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knott postures up.
We're going to have a standup here because Ceejay Watford wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Knott throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Watford's waist but Watford gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Knott off to one side.
Watford misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Watford has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Knott thows a body shot but no joy.
Watford tries to sprawl but Knott drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Knott is looking for a kimura here.
Knott sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Watford punching from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watford is pressing down on Knott's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Watford keeping moving, preventing Knott from controlling successfully.
Knott drops back looking for a leg! Watford is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Watford manages to kick Knott off! Knott jumps back into Watford's guard.
Knott scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knott lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Watford not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Knott working some strikes from top position.
Watford keeping moving, preventing Knott from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knott postures up.
Knott drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Knott jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Knott has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Knott trying to control the position from guard on top but Watford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knott pushes down on Watford's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Knott is trying to control. Watford wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Knott stalling.
Knott postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Watford to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watford connects with a body shot.
Knott throws a quick inside leg kick.
Buster Knott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A leg kick checked by Watford.
Knott lands with a good body shot.
Knott looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Watford wants to sweep but no luck.
Watford working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Knott doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Knott manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Knott stands up and waves to Watford to follow him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knott throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Watford's waist but Watford gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Knott off to one side.
Ceejay Watford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buster Knott.
Watford tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knott paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buster Knott dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Knott looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Watford!
Knott is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Watford will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Buster Knott has got the better of the ground game so far.
Watford can't do much from the bottom here.
Knott is looking to take a break and control but Watford is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Knott in side control, throwing shots but Watford defends.
Watford knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Knott on the ground.
Watford is trying to improve his position.
Knott wants to control but Watford is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knott working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knott scoring with punches and elbows.
Knott wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Watford, who protects the arm well.
Knott wants to lay and pray for a moment but Watford keeps working.
Watford is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Knott is controlling him well.
Knott is trying to get an arm triangle but Watford is defending well.
Watford manages to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knott content to control rather than advance.
Watford is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Watford works his way to full guard. Good work.
Knott gets to his feet - Watford follows without any prompting.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watford pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Watford blocks a low kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knott's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Knott duly obliges.
Watford slips under a jab from Knott.
Knott throws a leg kick but Watford sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Watford shoots in looking for a takedown but Knott manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Watford's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Watford doesn't manage to clinch there - Knott circles away.
Knott looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Knott takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Knott walks into a straight right hand from Watford.
Knott is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Watford dodges the punch combination from Knott.
Knott gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Knott lands a nice uppercut.
Knott goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Watford prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knott swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Watford lands an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Knott lands a takedown into guard.
Knott drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Knott jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Knott trying to control the position from guard on top but Watford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Watford wants to sweep here but Knott controlling him for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buster Knott showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Watford defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Knott.
Watford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Watford shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Knott pinned against the cage. Knott gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Knott getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Watford fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Watford fails in his attempt to clinch.
Watford has closed the distance and engaged Knott in a clinch.
Watford looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Watford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Watford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Watford is pushing Knott up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Watford lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knott misses with some punches.
Knott has a couple of punches blocked by Watford.
Knott prevents Watford from breaking the clinch.
Knott is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Watford pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Knott as Watford tries to tie him up.
Knott tries to work over Watford's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Watford tries to land a knee to the head but Knott blocks with his arms.
Knott pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Buster Knott seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knott looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Knott tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Watford defends well and Knott ends up having to push Watford into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ceejay Watford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buster Knott.
Watford softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Watford blocks an uppercut.
Knott goes for a takedown in the clinch but Watford prevents it.
Knott lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watford is trying to maintain a safe position but Knott gets an underhook and turns Watford into the cage.
Watford blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Watford is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Knott is defending well for now.
Knott keeps control of Watford as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Knott breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knott fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Watford gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Knott tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Watford avoids it.
Knott breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Watford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Watford is looking to clinch but Knott is avoiding it.
Watford tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Knott checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Knott tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Watford was well out of range. Poor timing from Knott.
Watford throws a nice looking combination but Knott bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Watford slips a jab and a cross from Knott.
Knott misses with a jab, cross combination.
Knott throws a solid leg kick but Watford takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Knott.
Watford throws a low kick but it's checked well by Knott.
Knott misses with a looping left.
Watford closes the distance and clinches.
Watford is trying to break the clinch but Knott is controlling him.
Knott is looking to control Watford's arms but Watford gets an underhook and turns him. Now Knott has his back to the cage.
Knott throws a punch but it's blocked by Watford.
Knott breaks the clinch.
Watford keeps the fight on the outside.
Watford cracks a nice hook into Knott's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knott tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Watford swivels and escapes.
Watford connects with a body shot.
Watford fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Watford tries to clinch but Knott moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Watford.
Watford throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Knott stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Knott fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ceejay Watford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Watford clobbers Knott with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Knott throws a hook to the side of Watford's head but Watford sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knott tries to land a leg kick but Watford saw it coming and moves away.
Knott throws a sloppy head kick and Watford moves out of range easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knott lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Watford circles away quickly and effectively.
Watford closes the distance and clinches.
Knott blocks an elbow strike.
Knott pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ceejay Watford showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Knott has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Buster Knott!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Buster Knott!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Buster Knott!
Buster Knott wins by unanimous decision!
Buster Knott seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Crushing Cows (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Genaro Barraza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Genaro Barraza will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Crushing Cows!
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, Genaro Barraza!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Michael Johnstone and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barraza throws out a loose jab but Cows uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cows throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Barraza tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cows is in Barraza's guard.
Barraza working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cows.
Barraza is trying to control the position but Cows postures up.
Cows might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Barraza has Cows pulled in close to control his posture.
Cows tries to free his leg and advance position but Barraza is retaining full guard.
Cows won't allow Barraza to sweep him here.
Cows connects with a couple of short punches.
Barraza wants to improve his position but instead Cows has moved into half guard.
Cows scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Barraza is trying to get back to full guard.
Barraza gets full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barraza has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cows can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Barraza is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cows scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cows stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barraza swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barraza managing to control the position.
Cows trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cows is pushing down on Barraza's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barraza is fighting to maintain full guard but Cows has managed to sneak the leg through.
Barraza wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cows is thwarting Barraza's attempts to control the position.
Barraza is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barraza is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cows lands with a punch from half guard.
Barraza has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cows is working away from the top position though.
Cows trying to pass the guard but Barraza defending well.
Cows thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Barraza's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cows wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barraza keeps working.
Barraza is pressing down on Cows's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cows works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cows takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cows 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.
Cows seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barraza does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Barraza felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Barraza is looking to control Cows's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barraza avoid being mounted?
Barraza might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cows haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cows is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cows stalling away here and it's allowed Barraza to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Cows postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cows sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Barraza's guard.
Barraza is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cows is nestled in close to Barraza, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Barraza is pressing down on Cows's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cows stopping the sweep attempt from Barraza.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cows passes Barraza's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cows drops an elbow to the side of Barraza's head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Barraza can do anything to dispel that myth.
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!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cows lands a nice short elbow.
Cows tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barraza knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cows trying to control from half guard but Barraza is working away.
Barraza trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Cows manages to pass to mount!
Barraza tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cows is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Barraza can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Barraza really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cows. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Barraza is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cows scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Cows landing strikes from the mount and Barraza is in trouble!
Barraza is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crushing Cows dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cows looks to score with a jab to the body but Barraza is just out of range.
Cows seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Barraza connects with the punch.
Cows misses with a two punch combination.
Barraza misses with the combination.
Cows dives in and scores a takedown into Barraza's guard.
Barraza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cows is one step ahead there.
Cows wants to pass the guard but Barraza is keeping the position.
Cows lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cows postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cows with a nice head shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cows trying to control but Barraza is working from the bottom.
Barraza bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cows's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cows has Barraza pulled in close to control his posture.
Cows is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Cows is trying to control the action in half guard but Barraza is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cows controlling the pace.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cows lands a nice short elbow.
Cows prevents Barraza from improving his position.
Cows scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Barraza tries to get to full guard but Cows has control of the leg.
Barraza trying to control but Cows postures up.
Cows thows a huge punch but Barraza dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barraza is pressing down on Cows's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cows wants to control from the top but Barraza keeps moving.
Barraza tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cows is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barraza is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cows in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cows passes into half guard.
Cows moves into full mount! Barraza won't be happy about that!
Cows looking to finish Barraza with some ground and pound. This is bad for Barraza!
Crushing Cows overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cows raining down shots from the mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cows avoids the attempt from Barraza to control.
Barraza is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Cows is staying active.
Barraza is desperately trying to improve his position but Cows has a good base and remains in mount.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Cows lands a couple of good shots and Barraza has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Cows lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Barraza.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cows is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Barraza. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Cows lands a shot to the head.
Barraza covers up after that shot from Cows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barraza is taking damage to the body and head.
Barraza is rocked!
Cows is punishing Barraza with some ground and pound.
Barraza is still in real trouble! Can Cows finish him?
A helpless look comes across Barraza 's face. He knows he's trapped as Cows lands a series of unanswered strikes. The ref steps in to stop the fight and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Crushing Cows!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kangi Ojoos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sheldon Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Sheldon Cooper enters the cage!
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184 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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180 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kangi Ojoos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sheldon Cooper!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Winston Alpacca and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cooper throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ojoos tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cooper is in Ojoos's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ojoos being controlled here, momentarily.
Cooper sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ojoos's guard.
Ojoos is looking for a sweep. Cooper is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cooper is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ojoos!
Ojoos is desperately trying to improve his position but Cooper has a good base and remains in mount.
Ojoos is working hard here to advance position.
Cooper controlling from the full mount.
It looks like Cooper might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Sheldon Cooper.
Cooper takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ojoos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ojoos lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ojoos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ojoos throws a combination. Cooper tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cooper takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cooper bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ojoos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ojoos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cooper on the ground.
Cooper just content to control the position.
Ojoos is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cooper thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ojoos is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ojoos being controlled for a moment.
Cooper's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Cooper has hold of Ojoos's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Ojoos tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Cooper cranks the arm and Ojoos screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Ojoos, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Sheldon Cooper!
Sheldon Cooper seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Razor Sharp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank DeNino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sharp comes to the cage accompanied by All I Need (Razor Sharp Remix). Frank DeNino told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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180 lbs
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Razor Sharp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Frank DeNino!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Peter Branson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeNino connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A big left from DeNino misses.
Sharp throws the left hand but DeNino avoids the punch easily.
Sharp throws a jab when DeNino was well out of range.
Sharp tried to score with a low kick but DeNino checks it.
That kick from Sharp tenderised DeNino's leg. DeNino is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sharp uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from DeNino.
DeNino throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sharp swinging wildly here.
Sharp throws a body punch but DeNino moves out of range.
Sharp throws an overhand right that lands on DeNino's shoulder, as DeNino tries to avoid the shot.
Nice straight punches there by DeNino. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of DeNino.
Sharp tries to clinch up.
DeNino's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and DeNino duly obliges.
Sharp staying out of range there.
DeNino on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sharp lands a really nice looking cross but DeNino seems unphased.
DeNino is rocked!
It looks like Frank DeNino has been cut.
Sharp looks to land a right hand but DeNino moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeNino missing with a left hand there. Sharp was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sharp walks into a left hand.
Sharp with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling DeNino to score with a decent uppercut.
Sharp takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sharp looks to clinch
and DeNino counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sharp swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sharp pivots, looking for a leg kick but DeNino is out of range and Sharp settles back down.
DeNino misses with a few strikes there.
DeNino misses with a hook. Sharp ducked under it nicely.
Sharp misses with a straight left.
Sharp throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sharp throws out a loose jab but DeNino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sharp fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sharp misses with a straight left.
DeNino misses with a wild body shot.
DeNino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sharp.
Sharp is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
DeNino throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharp throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jab from DeNino.
Sharp drops his hands momentarily and DeNino takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sharp missing with a left hand there. DeNino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
DeNino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sharp manages to avoid it.
Sharp is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by DeNino.
Sharp loads up on a big right hand but DeNino slips the punch.
DeNino connects with a body shot that sends Sharp's belly button to the back.
DeNino is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sharp.
Sharp avoids the body shot from DeNino.
Sharp slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
DeNino jabs at Sharp's body.
Sharp moves to clinch but DeNino breaks away
and Sharp takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sharp works the jab nicely.
Sharp tries to clinch up but DeNino circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeNino moves away from the strike by Sharp.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sharp looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sharp throws a right hand that misses
and DeNino counters with a stiff right hand.
Danga de danga de dang - DeNino scores with a four punch combination!
Sharp walks into a left hand.
Sharp takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
DeNino takes a swing at Sharp's ribcage but misses.
Sharp misses with a low kick.
Sharp ducks under a wild hook from DeNino.
A swing and a miss from DeNino.
DeNino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sharp connects with an inside leg kick.
DeNino throws a series of strikes that have Sharp backpedaling.
DeNino fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A bone on bone clash there as DeNino blocks the leg kick.
DeNino defending well as Sharp loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeNino moves out of range of the leg kick from Sharp.
DeNino has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sharp.
Sharp closes the distance but DeNino moves to the side
enabling DeNino to counter with a crisp jab.
Sharp takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A swing and a miss from Sharp.
Sharp will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A low kick from Sharp misses
and DeNino counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Sharp. Those never looked like landing.
DeNino wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sharp looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
DeNino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
DeNino checks a leg kick.
Sharp with a nice cross.
Sharp pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Frank DeNino will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Frank DeNino's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sharp misses with a double jab
and DeNino counters with a series of strikes. Sharp will be more careful next time no doubt.
DeNino will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sharp misses with an uppercut. DeNino saw that one coming.
DeNino swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sharp counters with a stiff right hand.
DeNino checks a leg kick nicely.
DeNino misses with a looping right.
A jab from Sharp does it's job there.
DeNino ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sharp tries to close the distance and clinch but DeNino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
DeNino scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
DeNino lands a head shot.
DeNino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sharp.
A big right from DeNino misses.
Sharp connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharp throws a front kick aimed at DeNino's knee but DeNino avoids it well.
Sharp throws a lazy right hand but DeNino sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
DeNino fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sharp on the side of the head.
Sharp dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
DeNino lands a jab to Sharp's midsection.
Danga de danga de dang - DeNino scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Razor Sharp has been cut.
Sharp tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
DeNino clobbers Sharp with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sharp tries to clinch but DeNino moves out of range.
DeNino misses with a wild body shot.
DeNino moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sharp drops DeNino with a right and a left! Sharp comes rushing in but DeNino regains his composure and manages to keep Sharp in guard.
DeNino is still in real trouble! Can Sharp finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sharp throwing strikes from guard but DeNino blocks nicely.
Sharp thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sharp is stalling in the full guard.
Sharp slips nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharp has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can DeNino defend it? Sharp steps over the head and cranks it - DeNino is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Sharp!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Razor Sharp!
Razor Sharp 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.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Rabago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arturas Rudokas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rabago comes into the arena with Senses Fail - New Years Eve blaring out of the sound system. Ryan Rabago has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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170 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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20
185 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ryan Rabago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Arturas Rudokas!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Dirk Anderson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rudokas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rabago tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rudokas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rabago tries to clinch up but Rudokas circles away and keeps his distance.
Rabago fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rabago looks to clinch
and Rudokas counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Rabago's guard now.
Rudokas passes Rabago's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rudokas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rudokas seems to be looking for submissions.
Rudokas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rabago keeps working.
Rudokas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
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!
Rudokas maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Rabago could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Rudokas has cracked it and Rabago is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Rudokas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Arturas Rudokas!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rod Stiffington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Bennett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stiffington comes into the arena with I'm Too Sexy by Right Said Fred blaring out of the sound system. Rod Stiffington could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Robert Bennett's chin.
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180 lbs
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170 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rod Stiffington!
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, Robert Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Sandra Marshall and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bennett throws a hook to the side of Stiffington's head but Stiffington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bennett lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Donk. Bennett catches Stiffington right on the button with a cross.
Stiffington bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bennett misses with a looping right.
Bennett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bennett loads up on a big right hand but Stiffington slips the punch.
A punch lands to the side of Stiffington 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bennett fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stiffington paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stiffington changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bennett tries to avoid it but Stiffington manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bennett to the ground. Bennett escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stiffington shoots in but no luck this time.
Bennett scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Robert Bennett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stiffington walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stiffington lands the left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett throws out a powerful jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stiffington. Bennett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stiffington drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stiffington gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bennett.
Bennett looks to land a right hand but Stiffington moved out of range.
Stiffington takes a swing at Bennett's ribcage but misses.
Bennett misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bennett throws a good cross that connects.
Bennett looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A left and a right from Bennett both land. Nice combination.
Stiffington on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bennett looks to throw the jab but Stiffington is out of range.
Bennett with a nice cross.
Bennett 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Stiffington misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bennett connects with a looping right hand.
Stiffington fails to land with a series of punches.
Stiffington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bennett.
Bennett throws a jab when Stiffington was well out of range.
Bennett swings for the body but Stiffington moves out of range.
Stiffington fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rod Stiffington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bennett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bennett is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Stiffington had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Stiffington shoots in for a takedown but Bennett shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Stiffington. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bennett, as that shot connected.
Bennett lands the left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stiffington sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bennett takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stiffington has been working on his balance at , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Bennett.
Bennett misses the jab.
Bennett throws a big shot that misses.
Stiffington looks for a takedown but Bennett sprawls well.
A swing and a miss from Stiffington.
Bennett slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stiffington misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bennett's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stiffington under the eye.
Bennett connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stiffington's hands.
Bennett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stiffington.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennett lands with a good body shot.
Stiffington closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stiffington gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bennett.
Bennett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stiffington.
A cross from Bennett lands.
Bennett throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stiffington on the side of the head.
Bennett misses with the combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bennett, as that shot connected.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stiffington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bennett throws out the jab.
Stiffington takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stiffington takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Bennett dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bennett slips under a jab from Stiffington.
Bennett lands with a good body shot.
Bennett lands a jab to the nose.
Stiffington uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bennett.
Stiffington looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stiffington fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stiffington fails with a takedown attempt.
Bennett has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bennett lands an overhand right.
Stiffington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bennett lands with an uppercut that bounces Stiffington off the cage and back into range.
Stiffington swings for the body but Bennett moves out of range.
Bennett connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett throws a jab when Stiffington was well out of range.
Stiffington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bennett moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stiffington.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rod Stiffington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stiffington moves out of range as Bennett strikes.
Nice defenses there by Stiffington.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Stiffington might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Bennett scores with a nice strike.
Bennett scores with a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bennett. Stiffington does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bennett misses with a looping left.
Bennett lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stiffington misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bennett scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stiffington in his tracks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett throws out a loose jab but Stiffington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stiffington dives in and scores a takedown into Bennett's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Stiffington wants to control from the top but Bennett keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stiffington showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bennett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stiffington is one step ahead there.
Stiffington stands and throws Bennett's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stiffington tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stiffington has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Stiffington tries for a kimura but Bennett is defending well.
Bennett really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stiffington. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stiffington tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stiffington has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stiffington is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Bennett is trying to escape and Stiffington transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Bennett is forced to tap! Nice work there by Stiffington! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rod Stiffington!
A less than humble Rod Stiffington misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alfonso Goveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stirling Sanguin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alfonso Goveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Stirling Sanguin!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Winston Alpacca and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goveira fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Goveira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanguin moves away.
Goveira tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sanguin counters with a stiff right hand.
Goveira shoots in but no luck this time.
Goveira misses with a double jab.
Sanguin throws the kick towards the body but Goveira avoids it.
Sanguin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanguin lands a glancing blow to the side of Goveira's head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sanguin gets underhooks to prevent Goveira's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alfonso Goveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goveira misses with a knee strike.
Sanguin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sanguin misses with a head kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sanguin has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Goveira fails with an attempt to clinch.
Goveira uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanguin.
Sanguin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Goveira momentarily.
Goveira blocks a head kick by Sanguin.
Goveira darts in looking for a takedown but Sanguin gets double underhooks and turns Goveira into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanguin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sanguin connects with a combination that backs up Goveira into the cage. Sanguin lands a flurry of punches that gets past Goveira's guard. Goveira is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Sanguin bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stirling Sanguin!
After winning the bout, Stirling Sanguin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eye Land (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dexter Leigertwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Eye Land has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Eye Land seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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179 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eye Land!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dexter Leigertwood!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Michael Johnstone and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leigertwood dives in and grabs Land's left leg, looking for a takedown. Land pushes down on Leigertwood's head and hops out.
Land lands a head kick. Leigertwood smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Dexter Leigertwood has been cut.
Leigertwood steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Land. That one must have hurt.
Land lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Land misses with a jab, cross combination.
Land stuffs the takedown attempt from Leigertwood. Leigertwood gets slowly back to his feet.
Land delivers a nice body kick.
Leigertwood sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Land seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Land misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leigertwood.
Land rushes Leigertwood and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Leigertwood scores with a shoulder strike.
Land tries to throw a body punch but Leigertwood avoids it by throwing Land back against the cage.
Land connects with a knee to the head.
Leigertwood misses with a knee to the head.
Land lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Land lands a nice knee to the body.
Come on Land - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Land misses with a short punch on the inside.
Land landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Leigertwood looks winded!
Land lands an uppercut.
Land throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leigertwood is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Land gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Eye Land has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dexter Leigertwood.
Land escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Land swings for the body but Leigertwood moves out of range.
Land lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Land has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leigertwood.
Leigertwood looking for a takedown.
A knee to the head by Land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Land blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Land is pressed up against the cage. Leigertwood has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Land down to the mat. Land avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Leigertwood avoids the body shot from Land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Land.
Land connects with an inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Land there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Leigertwood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Land.
The fighters circle, before Land throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Leigertwood's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Land lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Eye Land!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Danny Barns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drunken Hermit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Danny Barns has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Danny Barns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Drunken Hermit!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Santiago Holmes and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hermit doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Barns counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hermit is trying to get back to full guard.
Barns throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Still in half guard, Barns seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barns wants to pass the guard but Hermit is defending well.
Hermit is staying active underneath Barns, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barns throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hermit avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barns.
Hermit is holding on to half guard well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barns sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Barns seems to be working for a kimura but Hermit defends the submission attempt.
Barns missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hermit avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barns.
Hermit wants to improve his position but Barns is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barns trying to control the action but Hermit is working from the bottom.
Hermit has hold of Barns's hands but Barns slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Barns lands a nice short elbow.
Barns will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Barns is pressing down on Hermit's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hermit is holding on for now.
Hermit is in trouble now - Barns has advanced to mount!
Hermit tries to hold on but Barns postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermit holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Barns tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Hermit is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Barns controlling his opponent.
Barns can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hermit is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barns looking to finish with strikes here!
Barns lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hermit hang on?
Hermit in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barns connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Barns tries to control but Hermit wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Barns dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hermit shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Barns counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Barns misses with a straight left.
Hermit will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Barns darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Barns throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hermit stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hermit feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Barns controlling the position.
Hermit throws an elbow that misses. Barns uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hermit's guard. Nice move by Barns!
Barns postures up.
Hermit being controlled here, momentarily.
We've been hearing that Barns has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Barns passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermit takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Barns tries for a kimura but Hermit is defending well.
Hermit is looking for a sweep.
Check out the look on Barns's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Barns wants to control but Hermit is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermit parries the strikes from Barns easily there. Barns is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hermit to escape.
Hermit is trying to improve his position.
Barns wants to control but Hermit is keeping him busy.
Danny Barns overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hermit is trying to get back to half guard.
Barns scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hermit to see if he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barns is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hermit is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barns tries to move to mount but Hermit blocks the move with his legs.
Barns throwing strikes but Hermit manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Barns is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hermit's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Barns regains full guard. Nicely done.
Barns managing to control the position.
Hermit with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barns looking for a guillotine here but Hermit defends easily.
Hermit with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barns is adopting a defensive guard.
Barns bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hermit's guard.
Barns throwing strikes but missing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barns 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Barns dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Barns fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hermit sprawls well initially but Barns persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Barns controlling the pace.
Hermit is trying to control but can't.
Barns is taking a breather. Hermit 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.
Hermit wants to get back to full guard.
Barns missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Barns lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barns prevents Hermit from improving his position.
Hermit is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Barns thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Barns is trying to control. Hermit wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hermit is defending against the submission attempts here by Barns.
Barns missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Danny Barns is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barns wants to take a breather but Hermit is having none of it.
Hermit keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Barns.
Barns content to control rather than advance.
Barns trying to mount his opponent but Hermit defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barns content to control rather than advance.
Barns wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hermit keeps working.
Barns is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hermit can do to turn this around?
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Barns wants to work for an arm triangle but Hermit is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Barns trying to control from half guard but Hermit is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barns is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Drunken Hermit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Well, if Barns 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.
Barns's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Barns showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barns has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Danny Barns!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Danny Barns!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Danny Barns!
Danny Barns wins by unanimous decision!
After the fight, Danny Barns 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.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sam Ponjev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward Teach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edward Teach acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sam Ponjev!
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, Edward Teach!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Sandra Marshall and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teach avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ponjev clobbers Teach with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ponjev throws a lazy right hand but Teach sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ponjev takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Teach shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ponjev napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ponjev has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ponjev is looking to regain half guard here but Teach keeps moving and retains side control.
Ponjev is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Ponjev is trying to improve his position.
Teach working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Teach throws a strike aimed at the side of Ponjev's head but Ponjev avoids it well.
Teach trying to control the position but Ponjev is working away.
Teach goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ponjev rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Teach's guard! Nice work there by Ponjev!
Teach has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ponjev wants to control from the top but Teach keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teach manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ponjev can't escape the position.
Teach tries to control but Ponjev wriggling away.
Teach prevents Ponjev from getting the reversal.
Teach working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Teach pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ponjev trying desperately to get to his feet.
Teach lands with some strikes.
Ponjev is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teach misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Teach misses with a head shot.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Teach! Ponjev is hurt baaadly! Teach is firing away with more strikes - Ponjev is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edward Teach!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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