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Highland Games 5 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Saintly Fish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicollas Zatzmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Saintly Fish has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Saintly Fish seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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205 lbs
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190 cm
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215 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Saintly Fish!
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, Nicollas Zatzmann!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Peter Branson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Zatzmann.
Fish takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fish shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zatzmann but Zatzmann pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fish throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Zatzmann was covering up waiting for the punch and Fish finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fish's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Zatzmann can't keep his opponent in guard - Fish advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fish is looking for a kimura but Zatzmann is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fish to get the leverage.
Fish seems to be looking for submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fish seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Zatzmann is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Saintly Fish!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dick Prick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ulrich Scherer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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215 lbs
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212 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dick Prick!
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, Ulrich Scherer!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Michael Johnstone and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scherer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
It looks like Ulrich Scherer has been cut.
Prick ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Prick throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dick Prick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Prick defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Scherer.
Prick lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Prick misses with a hook.
Prick pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Prick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Scherer.
Prick gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Scherer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Prick creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Prick pushes Scherer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Prick tries a knee to the head but Scherer blocks it.
Scherer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Prick avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dick Prick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ulrich Scherer.
Prick lands a hook that snaps the head of Scherer backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Prick.
Scherer looks winded!
Scherer managing to block the knees to the body from Prick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prick scores with a shoulder strike.
Prick presses Scherer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Scherer blocks an elbow strike.
Scherer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A nice left hand lands by Prick.
Scherer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Prick is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Scherer tries to pull guard but Prick won't allow it.
Prick with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Scherer is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Prick is defending well.
Prick lands a hook to the side of the head.
Prick prevents a takedown attempt there.
Prick scores with a shoulder strike.
Prick tries to land knees in the clinch but Scherer avoids the damage to the body.
Prick stops a takedown attempt from Scherer.
Prick tries a knee to the head but Scherer blocks it.
Scherer looking to slow down the pace here.
Scherer has Prick pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Prick manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scherer tries to land knees in the clinch but Prick avoids the damage to the body.
Prick tries a knee to the head but Scherer blocks it.
Scherer is trying to break the clinch but Prick is controlling him.
Scherer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Prick.
Prick scores with a shot to the side of Scherer's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prick makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Scherer is trying to break the clinch but Prick is controlling him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Prick creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Prick lands a nice shot to the body.
Scherer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Prick prevents it.
Prick tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Scherer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Prick smiles and moves away.
Scherer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prick gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Prick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Scherer drops his hands momentarily and Prick takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dick Prick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Scherer looks to land a body kick but Prick moved away.
Scherer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Prick lands a right hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Scherer.
Scherer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Prick as he avoids it easily.
Scherer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Prick wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Prick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scherer manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Prick throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Prick scores with a sloppy right hand. Scherer should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prick throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Scherer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Prick thinking.
Scherer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scherer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Scherer has a takedown stuffed.
Prick moves into range and clinches up with Scherer.
Prick lands a shoulder strike.
Prick tries a knee to the head but Scherer blocks it.
Prick lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Prick throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Prick.
Prick lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Prick misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Scherer.
Scherer avoids the elbow strike from Prick, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Prick dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ulrich Scherer's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Scherer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Prick keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Scherer tries to clinch there but Prick circles away.
Prick misses with a wild combination.
Prick has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Scherer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Prick but Prick pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Scherer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Prick sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dick Prick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ulrich Scherer.
Prick uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scherer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Prick looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Prick throws a shot from downtown. Scherer moves away and avoids it.
Scherer pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Prick back to the cage. Scherer follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scherer wants to clinch
and Prick counters with a straight right hand.
Scherer scores with a nice head shot.
Prick fails to land with a series of punches.
Ulrich Scherer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Prick clinches up against the cage.
Scherer is looking to control Prick's arms but Prick gets an underhook and turns him. Now Scherer has his back to the cage.
Scherer has Prick pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Prick manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Prick misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Scherer.
Prick has Scherer pressed against the cage, preventing Scherer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Scherer misses with a knee to the head.
Dick Prick has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Scherer can't break the clinch.
Scherer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Prick walks away with a smile on his face. Scherer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Scherer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Prick sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Scherer is breathing heavily.
Scherer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Prick feints a jab promting Scherer to slip. Prick then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Scherer slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prick avoids the head kick by Scherer.
Prick fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scherer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Scherer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Prick sprawls well. Prick wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Scherer gets slowly back to his feet.
Prick lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Prick as Scherer shoots in.
Prick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scherer.
Scherer moves out of range of the strikes.
Scherer shoots in but no luck this time.
Prick bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scherer fails with a takedown attempt.
Prick connects with a right hand. Scherer shakes it off.
Scherer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Prick.
Prick scores with a jab. Scherer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Scherer fails with a takedown attempt.
Prick slaps away a takedown attempt from Scherer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Prick fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Scherer on the side of the head.
Prick swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab from Prick finds it's way through Scherer's defenses.
Prick lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prick misses with the combination.
Scherer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Prick lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Scherer is rocked!
Scherer walks into a jab.
Scherer is still on wobbly legs! Can Prick finish him?
Prick ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
and Prick counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Scherer! He's just covering up as Prick starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dick Prick!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bison Bowden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nuno Alvares Pereira (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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205 lbs
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212 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bison Bowden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nuno Alvares Pereira!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, David Hoff and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Alvares Pereira is defended easily by Bowden.
Bowden scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Alvares Pereira with a poor takedown
and Bowden connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bowden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bowden works over Alvares Pereira's head and body with a nice combination.
Alvares Pereira shoots for a double leg takedown but Bowden sprawls well. He's pushed Alvares Pereira's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bison Bowden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nuno Alvares Pereira.
Bowden scores with a nice strike.
Bowden stuffs the takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvares Pereira fails with the takedown
and Bowden counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Alvares Pereira!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bowden trying to control the action but Alvares Pereira is working from the bottom.
Bowden working the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowden scores with punches from side control.
Bowden is chipping away with strikes.
Bowden wants to control but Alvares Pereira is keeping him busy.
Bowden working the ground and pound from side control.
Alvares Pereira looks winded!
Alvares Pereira struggling a bit here.
Check out the look on Bowden's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Bowden lands a strong strike to the head of Alvares Pereira. That's dazed him! Bowden looking to finish here. Alvares Pereira is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Bowden lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bison Bowden!
Post fight, Bison Bowden stared into the camera and said 'Thank you to all the fans, and the orginazation ! See you soon !'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Flik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marius Wieneke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Viktor Flik has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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220 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Viktor Flik!
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, Marius Wieneke!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, David Hoff and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flik lands with a kick to the ribs.
Flik gets a double leg takedown into Wieneke's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flik trying to control but Wieneke is working from the bottom.
Wieneke has his foot on Flik's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Flik works his way back into a safe position though.
Wieneke 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.
Flik is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wieneke has his foot on Flik's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Flik works his way back into a safe position though.
Flik controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wieneke working for a triangle but Flik defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flik controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wieneke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wieneke being controlled here, momentarily.
Wieneke is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Flik rolls with it to try and escape but Wieneke cranks on the arm and Flik is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marius Wieneke!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Unit Seven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Newstead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Newstead has chosen Branded by FACES OF MARS as his entrance music. Jason Newstead is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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265 lbs
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240 lbs
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Counter fighter
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Unit Seven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jason Newstead!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, David Hoff and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newstead lunges at Seven with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Seven's hand.
It looks like Unit Seven has been cut.
Newstead cracks Seven with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Newstead has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Seven to stand back up!
Seven is rocked!
Newstead catches Seven with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Seven forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jason Newstead!
Jason Newstead decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Downes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thor Heyerdahl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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280 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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280 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Matt Downes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Thor Heyerdahl!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Daniel Franklin and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heyerdahl throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Downes is defended easily by Heyerdahl.
Heyerdahl scores with a nice body kick.
Downes has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Foot Loves in the buildup to the fight.
Heyerdahl defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Downes.
Heyerdahl cracks the inside of Downes's front leg.
Heyerdahl keeps Downes at a distance using the push kick.
Downes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Heyerdahl sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Heyerdahl lands a front kick.
Downes is breathing heavily.
Heyerdahl connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Heyerdahl bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Downes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Heyerdahl can pounce on him.
Heyerdahl fakes the leg kick and cracks Downes in the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heyerdahl throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Downes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Downes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body kick from Heyerdahl.
Heyerdahl lands a nice leg kick that just misses Downes's sensitive parts.
Heyerdahl's coach down at Foot Loves was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Heyerdahl's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Heyerdahl feints and then cracks Downes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Downes down.
Heyerdahl lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Heyerdahl scores with a leg kick.
Heyerdahl lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Heyerdahl stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Downes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Downes 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.
Downes is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Heyerdahl lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Downes walks forward, straight into a front kick from Heyerdahl.
Downes will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Heyerdahl lands a leg kick that knocks Downes off balance momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heyerdahl scores with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heyerdahl looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Heyerdahl lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Heyerdahl.
Downes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Downes crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Heyerdahl - the referee stops the clock and Downes gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Heyerdahl. Downes manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Downes on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Heyerdahl chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Heyerdahl moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Downes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Downes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Heyerdahl.
Downes takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Heyerdahl lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thor Heyerdahl is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Downes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Heyerdahl.
Heyerdahl scoring well with a low kick there.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Downes crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Heyerdahl - the referee stops the clock and Downes gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Heyerdahl. Downes manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Heyerdahl. That's going to slow Downes down.
Heyerdahl throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Heyerdahl connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good leg kick by Heyerdahl there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A slapping body kick lands there for Heyerdahl.
Heyerdahl scores with a spinning back kick!
Heyerdahl lets loose with a powerful body kick. Downes will feel that in the morning.
Heyerdahl scores with a spinning back kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Heyerdahl - that will leave a mark!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heyerdahl scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Heyerdahl connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Heyerdahl dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Downes. That did some damage!
Downes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Heyerdahl can pounce on him.
Downes fails with the takedown
and Heyerdahl counters with a nice body kick.
Heyerdahl throws a nice outside leg kick.
Heyerdahl lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A good leg kick by Heyerdahl.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Heyerdahl scoring well with a low kick there.
Heyerdahl thuds his shin into the meat of Downes's side.
Heyerdahl turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Heyerdahl dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Downes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Heyerdahl as he jumps to the side.
Nice body kick there by Heyerdahl.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Downes crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Heyerdahl - the referee stops the clock and Downes gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Heyerdahl. Downes manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Heyerdahl.
Heyerdahl dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Downes. That did some damage!
Downes throws a right hand that misses
and Heyerdahl counters with a nice body kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Downes might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A slapping body kick lands there for Heyerdahl.
Heyerdahl throws a shot to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Heyerdahl.
Heyerdahl throws a front kick that sends Downes stumbling back into the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Heyerdahl lands with a kick to the temple. Downes shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Heyerdahl has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heyerdahl throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heyerdahl listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Heyerdahl with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice body kick there by Heyerdahl.
A nice leg kick lands there from Heyerdahl.
Matt Downes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Downes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Heyerdahl.
Heyerdahl explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Heyerdahl scores with a spinning back kick!
Heyerdahl lands with a thumping leg kick.
Downes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Heyerdahl with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Heyerdahl lands a leg kick that knocks Downes off balance momentarily.
Heyerdahl scores with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heyerdahl fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Downes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Heyerdahl chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Heyerdahl leaves Downes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Heyerdahl cracks the inside of Downes's front leg.
Heyerdahl keeps Downes at a distance using the push kick.
Heyerdahl stuffs the takedown attempt from Downes. Downes gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Downes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Downes throws a hook to the side of Heyerdahl's head but Heyerdahl sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Downes with a poor takedown
and Heyerdahl counters with an inside leg kick.
That kick from Heyerdahl tenderised Downes's leg. Downes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Downes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Heyerdahl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Downes 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.
A solid body kick from Heyerdahl.
Heyerdahl throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Heyerdahl lands a head shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Heyerdahl. Downes shrugs it off though.
Downes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Heyerdahl. Heyerdahl obviously looking to wear him down.
Downes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That kick from Heyerdahl tenderised Downes's leg. Downes is trying to keep his angry face on.
The fighters circling - Downes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Downes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Downes dives in and grabs Heyerdahl's left leg, looking for a takedown. Heyerdahl pushes down on Downes's head and hops out.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Heyerdahl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Heyerdahl scores with a push kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Heyerdahl, right into the meat.
Heyerdahl throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Heyerdahl. Downes shrugs it off though.
Downes 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.
Downes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Heyerdahl.
Heyerdahl connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Downes momentarily.
Downes fails with the takedown.
Downes shoots in and drives through. Heyerdahl sprawls well.
A slapping leg kick lands for Heyerdahl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Heyerdahl 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!
Heyerdahl chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Downes has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Heyerdahl.
Heyerdahl thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Downes if he has to take too many more of those.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Downes.
Heyerdahl lands with a thumping leg kick.
Heyerdahl feints and then cracks Downes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Downes down.
Heyerdahl throws a leg kick which misses Downes's front leg but catches the back leg as Downes tries to avoid it.
Downes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heyerdahl looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A thudding body kick lands there by Heyerdahl!
Heyerdahl connects with a leg kick. Downes looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Heyerdahl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heyerdahl dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Downes. That did some damage!
Heyerdahl circles away from the clinch attempt
and Heyerdahl counters with a nice leg kick.
Heyerdahl lands with a thumping leg kick.
Heyerdahl goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Heyerdahl goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Heyerdahl fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Downes.
Downes throws a poor cross that misses
and Heyerdahl counters with an inside leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Heyerdahl. No joy for Downes on that attempt.
Heyerdahl throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Thor Heyerdahl is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heyerdahl fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Downes.
Downes misses with a takedown attempt
and Heyerdahl counters with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Downes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That kick from Heyerdahl tenderised Downes's leg. Downes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Downes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Heyerdahl connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Downes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Heyerdahl.
Downes darts in looking for a takedown but Heyerdahl gets double underhooks and turns Downes into the cage.
Downes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Heyerdahl after a bit of a struggle.
Downes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Heyerdahl fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Heyerdahl scores with a push kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heyerdahl throws a quick inside leg kick.
Heyerdahl cracks the inside of Downes's front leg.
Heyerdahl throws a head kick that half lands.
Heyerdahl thumps Downes with a low kick.
Heyerdahl feints and then cracks Downes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Downes down.
Matt Downes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Heyerdahl fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Heyerdahl fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Downes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Heyerdahl fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Downes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Downes dives in and grabs Heyerdahl's left leg, looking for a takedown. Heyerdahl pushes down on Downes's head and hops out.
Downes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Heyerdahl moves away from the strike by Downes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Downes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Downes throws a series of punches but Heyerdahl avoids them all with ease.
Heyerdahl connects with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Downes fails with the takedown.
Downes takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Heyerdahl buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Heyerdahl. That's going to slow Downes down.
Downes fails to land the takedown.
Heyerdahl throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thor Heyerdahl comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Heyerdahl has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 24:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 24:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thor Heyerdahl!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arnaldo Guiosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaymz Hetfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Arnaldo Guiosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jaymz Hetfield!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Bart Greer and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guiosa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Guiosa checks the leg kick.
Hetfield throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hetfield is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Guiosa.
Guiosa could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hetfield is looking to land body kicks.
Hetfield tries a low kick but Guiosa avoids it.
Guiosa fails with a takedown attempt.
Hetfield fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hetfield misses with an uppercut.
Guiosa walks into a straight right hand from Hetfield.
It looks like Arnaldo Guiosa has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hetfield cracks Guiosa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Guiosa checks a low kick from Hetfield.
Hetfield's coach down at Foot Loves was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hetfield's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hetfield pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hetfield connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Guiosa! He's out on his feet! Hetfield rushes in and drops Guiosa with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jaymz Hetfield!
During a confident post fight interview, Jaymz Hetfield thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Juarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juarez's entrance music is INTRO - DMX. A fine choice. Jose Juarez 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jose Juarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mark Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Santiago Holmes and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson scoring well with a low kick there.
Nelson misses with the body kick
and Juarez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Juarez stands and throws Nelson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nelson looks to move to half guard but instead Juarez has passed into mount! Damn!
Nelson wants to hold on but Juarez pushes him away.
Nelson is trying desperately to improve position.
Juarez avoids the attempt from Nelson to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juarez is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Nelson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Nelson shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juarez is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Nelson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Nelson shrugs it off.
Nelson tries to improve his position but Juarez has taken his back! Juarez has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Nelson tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Juarez pushes Nelson away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jose Juarez!
After the big win, Jose Juarez made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Atlantis and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diamond Andy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chikere Morce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Diamond Andy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chikere Morce!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Michael Johnstone and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Morce. Morce circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Morce looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Morce takes one to the side of the head.
Andy lunges at Morce with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Morce's hand.
Morce steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Andy. That one must have hurt.
Morce tests Andy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Diamond Andy has been cut.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Andy. Morce shrugs it off though.
Andy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Morce looks winded!
Andy scores with a hook to the body. Morce takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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!
Andy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Morce at a distance.
Nice body punch from Andy.
Andy throws a head kick that misses.
Andy lands with a kick to the ribs.
Andy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Andy lets loose with a powerful body kick. Morce will feel that in the morning.
Donk. Andy catches Morce right on the button with a cross.
Andy is looking to wear down Morce with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Morce on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jab from Andy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morce looks up at the clock. Bad move! Andy lands a right hand from hell, dropping Morce. Andy pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diamond Andy!
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