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Ultimate XC 5 show time PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Polisk Irvin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmie Craig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Polisk Irvin could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jimmie Craig's chin.
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Polisk Irvin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jimmie Craig!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Daniel Franklin and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Craig circles away from the clinch attempt.
Craig connects with the punch.
Craig throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Irvin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Craig throws a hook to the side of Irvin's head but Irvin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Irvin tries to close the distance and clinch but Craig swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Craig scores with a hook.
It looks like Polisk Irvin has been cut.
Craig lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Craig with a hook.
Irvin tries to clinch there but Craig circles away.
Craig uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Irvin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Craig blocking some punches.
Craig throws a punch but it's blocked by Irvin.
Craig makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Craig stalling in the clinch but Irvin improves position.
Irvin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Craig.
Craig lands a hook to the side of the head.
Irvin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Craig tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Craig softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Craig looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Irvin blocking some punches.
Craig doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Irvin struggles to land a body shot inside as Craig controls his hands.
Irvin misses with some punches.
Craig tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Irvin's elbow.
Irvin prevents a body shot from Craig.
Irvin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Craig misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Irvin misses with a punch to the body.
Craig tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Irvin's elbow.
Craig lands an uppercut.
Craig working aggressively here.
Irvin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Craig lands a body shot in the clinch.
Craig is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Craig goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Craig misses with a punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Irvin as Craig tries to tie him up.
Craig misses with a body punch.
Craig wants to break free but Irvin has control.
Craig tries to work over Irvin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Craig prevents a body shot from Irvin.
Craig is looking to break free of the clinch but Irvin has double underhooks.
Irvin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Irvin breaks the clinch.
Craig lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Craig keeps the fight on the outside.
Irvin tries to clinch up but Craig circles away and keeps his distance.
A shot to the liver by Craig. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmie Craig dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Polisk Irvin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Irvin moves in looking to clinch but Craig pushes him off.
A swing and a miss from Craig.
Irvin clinches.
Craig throws a punch but it's blocked by Irvin.
Craig fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Irvin letting Craig take a breather here.
Irvin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Irvin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Craig.
Craig is working Irvin over against the cage.
Irvin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Craig misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craig tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Irvin pushes Craig back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Craig is trying to push Irvin away but Irvin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Craig misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Craig.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Craig.
Craig tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Irvin's elbow.
Irvin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Craig fails to land.
Craig blocks an uppercut.
Irvin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Craig or not.
Irvin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jimmie Craig seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Craig throws a right and a left that both miss.
Craig connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Irvin's hands.
Craig displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Craig moves into range and connects with a jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Craig.
Polisk Irvin's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Irvin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Craig is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Irvin.
Craig will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Craig scores with a nice head shot.
Craig connects with a nice looking jab.
Craig fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Irvin on the side of the head.
Craig connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Irvin tries to clinch up but Craig circles away and keeps his distance.
Craig pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Irvin back to the cage. Craig follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Irvin tries to clinch but Craig moves away
enabling Craig to counter with a crisp jab.
Irvin tries to clinch but Craig moves away
and Craig counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Polisk Irvin's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Irvin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Irvin dodges the punch combination from Craig.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Irvin tries to close the distance and clinch but Craig swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Craig avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmie Craig showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Polisk Irvin's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A swing and a miss from Craig.
A looping hook to the body misses from Craig. Irvin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Craig throws an overhand right that lands on Irvin's shoulder, as Irvin tries to avoid the shot.
Irvin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Craig misses with a wild body shot.
Craig has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Craig lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Irvin circles away quickly and effectively.
Craig throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Irvin.
Craig lands a nice shot that snaps Irvin's head back.
Irvin moves in looking to clinch but Craig pushes him off.
Craig throws a body punch but Irvin moves out of range.
Polisk Irvin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craig lands a right hook to the body.
Irvin clinches up with Craig and pushes him back against the cage.
Craig misses with a hook from the clinch.
Irvin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Irvin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Craig's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Craig misses with a short punch on the inside.
Craig scores with a shot to the side of Irvin's head.
Craig prevents a body shot from Irvin.
Craig works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Craig tries to throw a body punch but Irvin avoids it by throwing Craig back against the cage.
Craig is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Craig blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Craig is looking to break free of the clinch but Irvin has double underhooks.
Irvin digs a right hand into Craig's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Craig's gas tank.
Irvin blocking some punches.
Irvin tries to throw a body punch but Craig avoids it by throwing Irvin back against the cage.
Irvin has had enough of the clinch but Craig keeps him there for the moment.
Irvin tries to work over Craig's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Irvin prevents a body shot from Craig.
Craig misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irvin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Craig is working Irvin over against the cage.
Jimmie Craig seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short uppercut from Craig.
Craig pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jimmie Craig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Craig clobbers Irvin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Craig fails to land with a series of punches.
Craig looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Craig's corner calls for a 1-2. Craig obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Irvin moves in looking to clinch but Craig pushes him off.
Craig looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A left lands for Craig.
Craig tries to bum rush Irvin with a series of wild strikes but Irvin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Craig dips to his left and cracks Irvin with an uppercut!
Craig throws a shot from downtown. Irvin moves away and avoids it.
Irvin dodges the punch combination from Craig.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmie Craig really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Polisk Irvin's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Craig swings for the body but Irvin moves out of range.
Craig lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Craig throws a body punch but Irvin moves out of range.
Irvin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Craig.
Craig connects with a body shot that sends Irvin's belly button to the back.
Craig throws a series of punches but Irvin moves out of range.
Irvin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Craig keeps the fight on the outside.
Irvin tries to clinch there but Craig circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craig throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Craig misses with a series of wild punches.
Craig scores with a sloppy right hand. Irvin should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Craig throws a hook to the side of Irvin's head but Irvin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Craig looks to throw the jab but Irvin is out of range.
Craig looks to score with a jab to the body but Irvin is just out of range.
Irvin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Irvin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Craig connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Irvin scrambles back to his feet.
Craig tries to keep at a distance but Irvin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Craig throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jimmie Craig is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Irvin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Craig tries to work over Irvin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Craig lands a hook to the side of the head.
Craig pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Irvin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Craig.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Craig. Irvin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Craig lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
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!
Irvin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Craig throws a hook but Irvin avoids it easily.
Craig throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Craig. Irvin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Craig. Those never looked like landing.
Craig misses with a jab, cross combination.
Craig with a nice cross.
Irvin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Craig throws a right hand that Irvin ducks under and follows up with a left that Irvin also avoids with ease.
Craig stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Craig throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Polisk Irvin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Craig moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmie Craig comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Craig has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 35:40
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 35:40
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 35:40
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmie Craig!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between BJ Arnold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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145 lbs
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Good wrestling
Great low kicks
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, BJ Arnold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chad Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, David Hoff and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A thudding body kick lands there by Arnold!
Arnold throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Arnold misses the shot to the body.
Arnold misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Nice body punch from Arnold.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arnold has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The GYM (12 elite coaches on the Island) in the buildup to the fight.
Arnold is looking to slow Jackson down with leg kicks.
Arnold has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnold tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Arnold.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Arnold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arnold lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Arnold lands a body punch.
Arnold throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Arnold struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Arnold scores with a shoulder strike.
Arnold gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jackson.
Jackson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Arnold seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jackson can turn it around.
Jackson takes a shot to the head.
Arnold scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Arnold.
Jackson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Arnold fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jackson blocks the body kick.
Arnold misses with a body shot.
Arnold looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arnold throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Arnold closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BJ Arnold dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice takedown defense from Arnold. No joy for Jackson on that attempt.
Arnold dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Arnold feints and then cracks Jackson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jackson down.
Arnold explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arnold. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson shoots and misses
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jackson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Arnold has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Arnold - that landed with a thud.
Arnold tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Arnold lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arnold lands a body punch.
Arnold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arnold lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Arnold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Arnold.
Arnold gets underhooks to prevent Jackson's takedown attempt.
BJ Arnold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Jackson.
Arnold breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arnold scores with a body shot.
Arnold lands a leg kick that knocks Jackson off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arnold lands with an overhand left.
It looks like Chad Jackson has been cut.
Arnold with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Arnold ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Arnold misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson shoots for a takedown but Arnold saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Arnold is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arnold misses with a body shot.
BJ Arnold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arnold lands with a thumping leg kick.
Arnold cracks the inside of Jackson's front leg.
Arnold throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BJ Arnold dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chad Jackson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jackson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Arnold ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
BJ Arnold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arnold pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Arnold tries to score with a low kick but Jackson moves his leg out of the way.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt
and Arnold counters with a stiff right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Arnold.
BJ Arnold is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnold swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arnold thuds his shin into the meat of Jackson's side.
Arnold goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arnold lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jackson's sensitive parts.
Arnold looks to land a body kick but Jackson moved away.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Arnold sprawls well. Arnold wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Arnold throws a body shot but no joy.
Arnold lands a nice looking body shot.
Arnold rushes Jackson and presses him up against the cage.
Arnold gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jackson.
BJ Arnold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Jackson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Arnold.
Arnold lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Arnold stops a takedown attempt from Jackson.
Jackson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice body punch from Arnold.
Jackson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Arnold fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arnold pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BJ Arnold clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Chad Jackson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Arnold scores with a leg kick.
BJ Arnold is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Arnold as he jumps to the side.
Arnold looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Arnold changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jackson there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson dives in and grabs Arnold's left leg, looking for a takedown. Arnold pushes down on Jackson's head and hops out.
Arnold lands a body shot.
Arnold lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arnold looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Arnold throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick from Arnold.
Arnold misses with a straight right.
Arnold throws a big shot that misses.
Arnold explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Arnold stuns Jackson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arnold tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Arnold.
Jackson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Arnold.
Arnold tries to land a front kick but Jackson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Arnold misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Arnold lands a head kick!
Chad Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arnold lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jackson will feel that in the morning.
Arnold pushes Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
BJ Arnold showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Arnold 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 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 40:32
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 40:32
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 40:32
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... BJ Arnold!
Our winner, BJ Arnold, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ronald Raygun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beer Thirty (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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145 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ronald Raygun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Beer Thirty!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Winston Alpacca and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thirty misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Beer Thirty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thirty uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raygun.
Thirty shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Raygun counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Thirty is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raygun trying to control the position from guard on top but Thirty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raygun makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Thirty looking for a sweep. Not yet Thirty, not yet.
Thirty working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Raygun.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raygun trying to control the position from guard on top but Thirty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raygun makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Raygun scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Thirty has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Raygun can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raygun trying to control but Thirty is working from the bottom.
Thirty working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Raygun doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Raygun manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Raygun trying to control but Thirty is working from the bottom.
Thirty not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Raygun chips away with some ground and pound.
Thirty throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Thirty looking to hit a scissor sweep but Raygun is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Raygun stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thirty swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Raygun lands a couple of digs.
Raygun lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Raygun is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Raygun working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Thirty is looking for a triangle but Raygun pushes his legs off easily.
Raygun controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Raygun is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald Raygun dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Thirty avoids the body shot from Raygun.
Thirty gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Raygun counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Raygun lands with a punch from half guard.
Thirty is not content to let Raygun control the position.
Thirty looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Raygun pushes past his half guard into mount!
Raygun landing strikes, looking to finish!
Thirty is rocked!
Thirty is in all sorts of trouble here.
Thirty is still in real trouble! Can Raygun finish him?
Raygun is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thirty can do to turn this around?
Raygun with a couple of short strikes.
Raygun can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thirty is looking to escape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thirty tries to hold on but Raygun postures up.
Thirty is desperately trying to improve his position but Raygun has a good base and remains in mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thirty tries to lock up and control but Raygun gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Thirty seems to have recovered his senses.
Raygun trying to control but Thirty is having none of it.
Raygun controlling the position easily from mount.
Thirty wants to hold on but Raygun pushes him away.
Raygun postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Thirty looks a forlorn figure.
Thirty is squirming around, avoiding Raygun's attempts to control the action.
Thirty keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Raygun landing strikes from the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thirty tries to lock up and control but Raygun gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
We've been informed that Thirty has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Raygun unloading with bombs!
Raygun scoring with strikes but Thirty is staying in there.
Raygun loads up with a big shot that hurts Thirty! He's pulled Raygun in close but Raygun has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Thirty survive? More strikes from Raygun and Thirty is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ronald Raygun!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Stick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cavan Donovan (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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167 lbs
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140 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jack Stick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Cavan Donovan!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, David Hoff and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donovan lands a two punch combo.
Jab from Donovan.
Stick really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stick fails with a takedown attempt.
Donovan connects with a right hand. Stick shakes it off.
Donovan fails with a takedown attempt.
Stick showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Donovan.
Danga de danga de dang - Donovan scores with a four punch combination!
Stick changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Donovan tries to avoid it but Stick manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Donovan to the ground. Donovan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jack Stick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stick shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Stick showed some decent athleticism there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stick lands with a punch from half guard.
Ground and pound from Stick.
Stick seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Donovan taking some punishment here, with Stick in his half guard.
Stick looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Donovan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stick scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donovan looking for submissions off his back.
Donovan looking for submissions off his back.
Stick will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Donovan looks winded!
Stick passes to side control.
Stick working the head with strikes.
Stick controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stick gets to mount! Donovan was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Donovan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Stick postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Donovan badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Stick around the waist but Stick pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Stick is the winner by TKO! Stick jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Stick!
Our winner, Jack Stick, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Alexeyev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harold JCrockett (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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279 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Andrei Alexeyev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Harold JCrockett!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, David Hoff and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexeyev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
JCrockett takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Harold JCrockett has been cut.
Alexeyev cracks JCrockett with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Alexeyev digs a good hook to JCrockett's body.
Alexeyev cracks the inside of JCrockett's front leg.
Alexeyev has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Foot Loves in the buildup to the fight.
Sloppy strikes from JCrockett. Those never looked like landing.
Alexeyev could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Alexeyev has closed the distance and engaged JCrockett in a clinch.
JCrockett is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Alexeyev stalls.
A nice left hand lands by Alexeyev.
JCrockett is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Alexeyev is defending well.
JCrockett takes an elbow to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
JCrockett has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Alexeyev is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Andrei Alexeyev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold JCrockett.
JCrockett has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Alexeyev avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
JCrockett can't get the takedown.
JCrockett is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Alexeyev is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexeyev is struggling to control the position.
JCrockett drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
JCrockett avoiding damage as Alexeyev throws knees to the body.
Alexeyev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Alexeyev controlling the action here for a moment.
Alexeyev unloads with a big right hand that wobbles JCrockett! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Alexeyev is unloading with more strikes now! JCrockett drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrei Alexeyev!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Harlod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnar McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Dave Harlod has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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205 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dave Harlod!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gunnar McGregor!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Sandra Marshall and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGregor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harlod.
Harlod misses the jab.
McGregor throws the left hand but Harlod avoids the punch easily.
McGregor shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Harlod napping and manages to drive through into side control!
McGregor works to advance to full mount. Harlod defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
McGregor connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
McGregor unloading with bombs!
It looks like Dave Harlod has been cut.
McGregor controlling the pace for now.
Harlod is desperately trying to improve his position but McGregor has a good base and remains in mount.
Harlod is bucking up trying to escape but McGregor cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGregor swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gunnar McGregor!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Big Tree (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey Killroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
176 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Big Tree!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mickey Killroy!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Dirk Anderson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killroy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tree scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tree, as that shot connected.
Killroy misses with a wild body shot.
Killroy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tree checks it well.
Killroy throws a sloppy head kick and Tree moves out of range easily.
Killroy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tree.
Killroy misses with a double jab.
A shot to the liver by Tree. Beautiful body shot.
Tree lands a head shot.
Big Tree seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tree takes a swing at Killroy's ribcage but misses.
Killroy takes a swing at Tree's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tree misses with a body shot.
Killroy tests Tree's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tree lands a jab to Killroy's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tree throws a body shot but no joy.
Killroy throws a body kick that misses.
Killroy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tree is looking to wear down Killroy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tree throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tree throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Killroy avoids the body shot from Tree.
Killroy throws the kick towards the body but Tree avoids it.
Tree lands with a shot to the body.
Killroy walks into a stiff left hand from Tree.
Killroy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tree counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tree throws a head kick that misses.
Tree looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killroy scores with a one two! Tree had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tree fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Killroy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tree digs a good body shot into Killroy's ribs.
Tree throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Killroy counters with a slapping leg kick.
Killroy throws a head kick but Tree moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Tree checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tree throws a sloppy head kick and Killroy moves out of range easily.
Tree throws a head kick but Killroy moves out of range.
Tree throws a sloppy head kick and Killroy moves out of range easily.
Tree throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tree misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Killroy.
Killroy thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Tree dominated that round.
That's time! Tree's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tree blocks a head kick by Killroy.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tree. Killroy shrugs it off though.
The crowd cheers as Tree lands an impressive looking overhand right. Killroy doesn't seem phased though.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tree, as that shot connected.
Killroy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tree throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Killroy just misses with a punch to the body.
Tree misses with a shot to the body
and Killroy counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tree takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Killroy tries to bum rush Tree with a series of wild strikes but Tree uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tree walks into a stiff left hand from Killroy.
Tree moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killroy throws a leg kick but Tree moved away.
Nice jab there from Tree.
Tree uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Killroy.
Tree throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tree throws a body shot but no joy.
Tree throws a head kick that misses.
Killroy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tree counters with a right hand to the body.
Tree misses the shot to the body.
Killroy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Killroy takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Killroy is breathing heavily.
Killroy drops his hands momentarily and Tree takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Killroy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tree explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tree tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Killroy was well out of range. Poor timing from Tree.
Killroy throws a leg kick but Tree moved away.
Tree throws a body shot but no joy.
Tree moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tree smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Killroy is rocked!
Killroy misses the shot to the body.
Killroy is still on wobbly legs! Can Tree finish him?
Killroy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Killroy seems to have recovered his senses.
Tree misses the shot to the body.
Tree scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Killroy doesn't seem bothered though.
Killroy throws a front kick that sends Tree stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Tree dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tree connects with a single shot there.
Killroy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body kick there by Tree.
Big Tree is winning the standup battle so far.
Tree misses with a body kick.
Killroy throws a lazy right hand but Tree sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tree feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Killroy's calf.
Killroy avoids a kick to the body.
Tree misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Killroy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tree scores with a nice strike.
Tree swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tree. Killroy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good shot there by Tree.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tree tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Killroy throws a body kick that misses.
Killroy throws a solid leg kick but Tree takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Killroy.
Killroy has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tree.
Tree misses with a wild body shot.
Killroy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Killroy lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tree lands with a nice combination. Killroy backs away looking to recover.
Tree throws a body punch but Killroy moves out of range.
Tree keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tree throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Killroy on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tree throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tree misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tree lands a leg kick that knocks Killroy off balance momentarily.
Good exchange - Killroy coming out on top.
Tree misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Killroy.
Killroy misses with a low kick as Tree jumps back.
Tree moves out of range of the body kick.
Killroy tries to bum rush Tree with a series of wild strikes but Tree uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tree defending well as Killroy loads up on a big left hand.
Tree scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Killroy doesn't seem bothered though.
Tree misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Killroy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Tree clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Killroy!
A punch lands to the side of Killroy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Killroy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tree.
Tree connects with a looping right hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tree.
Tree cracks Killroy with a hook to the temple - Killroy is on wobbly legs here! Tree swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Killroy falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Tree wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Big Tree!
Big Tree is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Saladin Hussain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grant Morrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grant Morrison will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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194 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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200 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Saladin Hussain !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Grant Morrison!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Daniel Franklin and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrison defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hussain .
Hussain has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hussain there as he acknowledges the shot.
Morrison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hussain was well out of range. Poor timing from Morrison.
Hussain shoots in but no luck this time.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hussain is defended easily by Morrison.
Hussain looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saladin Hussain . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morrison throws the left hand but Hussain avoids the punch easily.
Hussain tries for a takedown but Morrison sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hussain .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison lands a nice hook to Hussain 's body. Hussain takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hussain with a lazy takedown attempt
and Morrison counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hussain is breathing heavily.
Morrison connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Morrison slaps away a takedown attempt from Hussain , before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison lands a big uppercut and Hussain crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hussain looks OK. Morrison waves Hussain back to his feet!
Hussain is rocked!
It looks like Saladin Hussain has been cut.
Morrison ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Morrison lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Grant Morrison!
Grant Morrison is the new middleweight champion!
In defeat, Saladin Hussain stepped up to the mic, saying 'I am devastated. Sorry to the fans I really trained hard for this fight. Morrison was just the better man on the day'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Massa Hurmaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Barry Allen enters the cage!
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197 lbs
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182 cm
25
197 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Massa Hurmaaja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Barry Allen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Bart Greer and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hurmaaja drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hurmaaja distracts Allen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Allen trying to control the position.
Allen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hurmaaja defends it easily.
Hurmaaja with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Allen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hurmaaja scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hurmaaja cracks Allen with a solid left hand.
Allen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurmaaja is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Allen trying to keep a closed guard but Hurmaaja is proving a slippery customer.
Hurmaaja trying to control but Allen is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen working for a triangle but Hurmaaja defends it easily.
Hurmaaja lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hurmaaja landing with the ground and pound.
Allen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hurmaaja gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hurmaaja is pushing down on Allen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Allen is fighting to maintain full guard but Hurmaaja has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hurmaaja looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Allen wants to improve his position but Hurmaaja is controlling well.
Hurmaaja winds up and cracks Allen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hurmaaja seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ground and pound from Hurmaaja.
Allen is rocked!
Hurmaaja scores with a big shot! Allen's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Allen! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Massa Hurmaaja!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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