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AFL 18 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Hate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hollis Bradbury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hollis Bradbury is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Harry Hate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hollis Bradbury!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Santiago Holmes and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hate gets caught flat footed, as Bradbury shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bradbury's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradbury content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hate on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hate tries to get out of the position.
Bradbury stays in close to Hate's body and controls the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hate throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hate tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hate lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bradbury wants to clinch up but Hate keeps it at a distance.
Bradbury takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bradbury doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hate makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hate delivers a nice body kick.
Bradbury moves into the clinch.
Hate is pressed up against the cage. Bradbury has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hate down to the mat. Hate avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bradbury throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hate's waist but Hate gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bradbury off to one side.
Harry Hate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hollis Bradbury.
Bradbury has Hate up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bradbury drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hate pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bradbury looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
An inside leg kick lands from Hate.
Bradbury tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hate connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hate rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bradbury moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bradbury looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradbury fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hate throws a body kick that misses.
Bradbury throws a sloppy body shot
and Hate counters with a stiff right hand.
Hate throws a hook but Bradbury avoids it easily.
Bradbury feints the counter takedown.
Bradbury shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hate as he avoids it easily.
Bradbury gets a clinch.
Bradbury drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hate pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bradbury fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bradbury throws a lazy uppercut
and Hate counters by clinching up.
Bradbury wants a takedown but no success here.
Bradbury throws a punch but it's blocked by Hate.
Hate's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Hate finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bradbury's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hate connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bradbury scrambles back to his feet.
Nice body punch from Hate.
Hate definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bradbury tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hate sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bradbury somewhat.
Hate appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bradbury looks winded!
A head kick misses from Hate.
Bradbury turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hate throws a leg kick but Bradbury sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bradbury rushes Hate and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hate fails to pull guard.
Bradbury wants to take the fight to the mat but Hate manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bradbury has Hate pressed against the cage, preventing Hate from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hate jumps guard but Bradbury stands there with Hate around his waist. Hate gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Hate dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hate.
Hate avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bradbury tries to clinch up.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hate.
Bradbury avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hate lands with an uppercut that bounces Bradbury off the cage and back into range.
Hate throws a head kick but Bradbury moves out of range.
Hate scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hate throws a body kick that misses.
A big left from Bradbury misses.
Hate is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bradbury can do to turn this around?
Bradbury goes for a double leg but Hate avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hate continues to drive forward.
Bradbury moves out of range as Hate throws a body kick.
Hate gets caught flat footed, as Bradbury shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bradbury showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradbury wants to control from the top but Hate keeps moving.
Hate wants to stand and escape but Bradbury is having none of it.
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.
Bradbury drops back looking for a leg! Hate is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hate manages to kick Bradbury off! Bradbury jumps back into Hate's guard.
Bradbury is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hate gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bradbury to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bradbury stops Hate from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradbury is stalling in the full guard.
Bradbury is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bradbury showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bradbury stands up over Hate, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bradbury content to stall in guard here.
Bradbury is working Hate over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hollis Bradbury will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Bradbury looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bradbury throws a nice looking combination but Hate bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hate attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hate defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bradbury.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hate!
Harry Hate is winning the standup battle so far.
Bradbury looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hate is fending him off so far but Bradbury persists. Nope, Hate circles away and we're back to standing.
Hate throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bradbury's head.
Hate fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bradbury manages to avoid it.
Bradbury misses with a leg kick
and Hate counters with a nice kick to the body.
Bradbury tries to clinch but Hate is having none of it.
Hollis Bradbury seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bradbury takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bradbury stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hate.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bradbury closes the distance and clinches.
Bradbury has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hate.
Bradbury working aggressively here.
Bradbury is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hate is defending well.
Harry Hate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hollis Bradbury.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hate managing to block the knees to the body from Bradbury.
Bradbury jumps into guard, dragging Hate to the mat.
Bradbury escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hate gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bradbury takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bradbury bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hate's guard.
Bradbury not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hate knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bradbury on the ground.
Bradbury throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradbury works over Hate with some ground and pound from guard.
Bradbury's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hate wants to stand and escape but Bradbury is having none of it.
Bradbury controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bradbury is continuing to stall.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hate.
Bradbury tries to clinch there but Hate circles away.
As Bradbury backs away, Hate returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bradbury shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hate defends it nicely.
Hate throws a quick counter kick to the body but Bradbury avoids it.
Bradbury closes the distance and clinches.
Hate is trying to break the clinch but Bradbury is controlling him.
Hate has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bradbury after a bit of a struggle.
Bradbury has Hate pressed against the cage, preventing Hate from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bradbury.
Hate changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bradbury fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradbury closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hate circles away.
Bradbury moves out of range of the body kick from Hate.
Hate avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hate circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bradbury avoids the head kick by Hate.
Bradbury tries to clinch but Hate moves out of range.
Bradbury tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hate manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bradbury misses with a takedown attempt
and Hate counters with a two punch combo.
Bradbury fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bradbury tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hate counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hate tries to land a front kick but Bradbury steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bradbury wants to counter the offense by Hate and move into the clinch position.
Bradbury moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hate has had enough of the clinch but Bradbury keeps him there for the moment.
Hate jumps guard but Bradbury stands there with Hate around his waist. Hate gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Hate showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hate has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Hate!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jason Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Papa Shango (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Papa Shango has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jason Smith's chin.
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166 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jason Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Papa Shango!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Peter Branson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Smith.
Smith looking to score a takedown here. Shango is defending well but Smith drives through and ends up in Shango's guard.
Smith drops back, looking for a kneebar! Shango looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Shango looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Shango!
Smith is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
I've been told that Shango has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Shango is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Smith has escaped the position, nice work there.
Smith has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shango thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Shango slows the pace down.
Smith prevents Shango from moving into mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shango tries for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Smith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smith is looking to regain half guard here but Shango keeps moving and retains side control.
Shango looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Smith is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Shango content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Shango is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Smith has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Shango. Oh but Smith has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Shango goes limp - he's gone! Smith jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jason Smith!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Carl Sheppards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gottlieb Hiebknecht (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carl Sheppards has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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160 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Carl Sheppards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gottlieb Hiebknecht!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Michael Johnstone and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sheppards looks to score with a jab to the body but Hiebknecht is just out of range.
Hiebknecht swings for the body but Sheppards moves out of range.
Sheppards is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sheppards. Hiebknecht does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sheppards tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hiebknecht swivels and escapes.
Sheppards throws a hook but Hiebknecht blocks it.
We've been told by Sheppards's head coaches at The GYM (19 elite coaches on the Island !!!) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sheppards will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sheppards misses with a wild combination.
Hiebknecht misses with a wild body shot.
Hiebknecht connects with the punch.
Hiebknecht swings for the body but Sheppards moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheppards falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hiebknecht cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Carl Sheppards has been cut.
Sheppards shoots in but no luck this time.
Hiebknecht takes one on the button.
Sheppards keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheppards misses with a lunging right hand
and Hiebknecht counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A big left from Sheppards misses.
Hiebknecht looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hiebknecht keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sheppards throws a poor cross that misses
and Hiebknecht makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hiebknecht fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sheppards on the side of the head.
Hiebknecht's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sheppards under the eye.
Sheppards throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hiebknecht.
Sheppards fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Sheppards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hiebknecht connects with the punch.
Sheppards misses the shot to the body.
Hiebknecht cracks Sheppards with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gottlieb Hiebknecht is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hiebknecht stuffs the takedown.
Hiebknecht appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sheppards misses with a lunging right hand
and Hiebknecht counters by moving into the clinch.
Hiebknecht scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hiebknecht is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sheppards to keep the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheppards has Hiebknecht pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hiebknecht manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hiebknecht breaks the clinch.
Sheppards drops his hands momentarily and Hiebknecht takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hiebknecht scores with a body shot.
Hiebknecht showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sheppards.
Sheppards is breathing heavily.
Sheppards misses with a lunging right hand
and Hiebknecht counters with a left to the body.
Sheppards throws a lazy uppercut
and Hiebknecht counters with a left to the body.
Sheppards throws out a loose jab but Hiebknecht uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sheppards misses with a hook. Hiebknecht ducked under it nicely.
Hiebknecht swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sheppards throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hiebknecht lands a nice hook to Sheppards's body. Sheppards takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sheppards with a poor takedown
and Hiebknecht counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hiebknecht scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sheppards in his tracks.
A combination from Sheppards does no damage.
Oooooh!!! Hiebknecht has knocked Sheppards down with a huge combo! Hiebknecht steps away and waves a wobbly Sheppards back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Sheppards is rocked!
Hiebknecht is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sheppards rather than just go for the knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiebknecht dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Sheppards is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hiebknecht misses with a few strikes there.
Hiebknecht plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Sheppards swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Sheppards face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gottlieb Hiebknecht!
After winning the bout, Gottlieb Hiebknecht thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Bob Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Dennis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobby Bob Bob has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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142 lbs
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135 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Bobby Bob Bob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Daniel Dennis!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Michael Johnstone and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dennis throws a body punch but Bob Bob moves out of range.
Dennis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dennis bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bob Bob's head backwards.
Bob Bob avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Dennis misses its intended target.
Daniel Dennis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bob Bob fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bob Bob dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dennis lands with a hook. Bob Bob tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bob Bob takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bob Bob throws a poor cross that misses
and Dennis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dennis's coach down at Foot Loves was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dennis's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bob Bob waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dennis.
Bob Bob throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob Bob lands the left hand.
Dennis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bob Bob misses with a body punch
enabling Dennis to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheers as Dennis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bob Bob doesn't seem phased though.
Bob Bob throws a hook to the side of Dennis's head but Dennis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Dennis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dennis misses with a hook. Bob Bob ducked under it nicely.
Bob Bob takes a swing at Dennis's ribcage but misses.
Bob Bob swings widly with a right hand
and Dennis counters with a two punch combo.
Dennis goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bob Bob is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dennis scores with a shot to the body.
Bob Bob tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dennis was well out of range. Poor timing from Bob Bob.
Dennis scores with a nice head shot.
Oh Bob Bob is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dennis throws a series of punches but Bob Bob moves out of range.
Dennis darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Bob Bob's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Dennis before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daniel Dennis!
A victorious Daniel Dennis thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tom Franks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jet Hemi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hemi has chosen Satyricon - Fuel For Hatred as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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25
133 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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25
140 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tom Franks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jet Hemi!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Peter Branson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franks misses with a left hand
and Hemi counters with a nice uppercut.
Hemi has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Franks is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Franks misses the shot to the body.
Hemi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Franks just misses with a punch to the body.
Hemi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Franks moves out of range of the strikes.
Franks takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hemi throws a right and a left that Franks avoids nicely.
Hemi misses with a looping right.
Franks works over Hemi's head and body with a nice combination.
Franks fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've been told by Franks's head coaches at The GYM (19 elite coaches on the Island !!!) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hemi moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hemi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Franks backwards.
Franks is working for takedown but Hemi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hemi misses with a knee to the head.
Franks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Franks on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hemi tries a knee to the head but Franks blocks it.
Hemi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hemi throws a head punch that misses.
Hemi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Franks blocks it with crossed arms.
Franks blocking some punches.
Franks tries for a takedown but Hemi manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Franks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hemi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hemi can't find room to land a body shot as Franks controls the action.
Hemi misses with a punch on the inside.
Hemi tries to land a knee to the head but Franks blocks with his arms.
Franks wants a takedown but no success here.
Hemi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Franks lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hemi tries a body shot but Franks blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hemi tries a knee to the head but Franks blocks it.
Hemi throws a head punch that misses.
Hemi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hemi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hemi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hemi scores with a shoulder strike.
Hemi misses with the head strike.
Hemi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hemi lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Tom Franks has been cut.
Hemi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Franks backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hemi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Franks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hemi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Franks drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hemi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Franks.
Hemi lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Franks.
Still in the clinch, Hemi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hemi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Franks lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Franks lands a really nice looking cross but Hemi seems unphased.
Franks lands with a hook. Hemi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Franks scores with a nice right hand.
Hemi is rocked!
Franks looks to score with a jab to the body but Hemi is just out of range.
Hemi is still on wobbly legs! Can Franks finish him?
Franks takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hemi seems to have recovered his senses.
Hemi throws out a loose jab but Franks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hemi misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franks lands a slapping body shot.
Hemi needs to keep his hands up - Franks had a free shot at his head there.
Hemi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Franks is able to avoid easily.
Franks swinging wildly here.
A jab from Hemi misses.
Franks swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Franks as he connects with a hook.
Franks walks into a jab.
Franks fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hemi throws a body punch but Franks moves out of range.
Franks misses with a series of wild punches.
Hemi throws a head kick but Franks moves out of range.
Franks lands with a straight right. Hemi didn't see that one coming.
Hemi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jet Hemi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tom Franks's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hemi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Franks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Franks avoids the body shot from Hemi.
Hemi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Franks was well out of range. Poor timing from Hemi.
Franks slips a straight right by Hemi.
Hemi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hemi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Franks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hemi.
Franks misses with a straight left.
Franks is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hemi.
Decent striking displayed by Franks there.
Franks misses with a jab, cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Franks lands with a good body shot.
Hemi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hemi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Franks lands with a straight right. Hemi didn't see that one coming.
Franks takes a swing at Hemi's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franks throws a right and a left that Hemi avoids nicely.
Hemi steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Franks.
Franks checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A little feinted left hand from Franks on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hemi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Franks moves away.
Hemi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Franks has time to react.
Tom Franks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Franks misses with a few strikes there.
Franks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hemi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Franks.
Hemi stuns Franks with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hemi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Franks. Franks circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Franks throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Franks throws a jab when Hemi was well out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Hemi. That snapped Franks's head back.
Hemi defending well as Franks loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Franks throws out a powerful jab.
Franks sizes up Hemi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Franks throws out a loose jab but Hemi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hemi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franks walks into a left hand.
Hemi throws a jab but it's blocked by Franks.
Hemi takes one to the side of the head.
Franks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Franks looks to land a left hand but Hemi moved out of range nicely.
Franks feints a jab promting Hemi to slip. Franks then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hemi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A punch combination from Hemi misses.
Franks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hemi.
Franks uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hemi has time to react.
Franks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hemi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hemi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hemi scores with a body shot.
Hemi lands a nice hook to Franks's body. Franks takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tom Franks is winning the standup battle so far.
Franks avoids the body shot from Hemi.
Franks walks into a straight right hand from Hemi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hemi throws a leg kick
and Franks counters with a stiff right hand.
Franks throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Franks misses with a shot to the body
and Hemi counters with a one-two to the body.
Hemi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Franks has time to react.
Franks is rocked!
Good work by Franks as he checks the leg kick.
Franks scores with a jab.
Hemi throws a lazy uppercut
and Franks counters with a straight right hand.
Franks throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hemi closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hemi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hemi breaks from the clinch.
Franks moves out of range as Hemi strikes.
Franks bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hemi's head backwards.
Franks fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hemi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Franks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Franks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hemi throws a hook but Franks avoids it easily.
Hemi just misses with a punch to the body.
Franks throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hemi slips a jab and a cross from Franks.
Franks lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hemi backs up against the cage.
Hemi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Franks tries to bum rush Hemi with a series of wild strikes but Hemi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hemi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Franks to score with a decent uppercut.
Franks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hemi.
Hemi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hemi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hemi connects with a body shot that sends Franks's belly button to the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Franks dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tom Franks'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. This is the final round!
Hemi swings widly with a right hand
letting Franks counter with a right hand.
Hemi takes one to the chin there.
Hemi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Franks's head backwards.
Franks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hemi throws a leg kick that misses.
Franks appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hemi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Franks lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Hemi sprawling to the canvas. Franks follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Hemi hang on?
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Franks is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hemi defends it well.
Hemi wants to get back to full guard.
Franks is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hemi defends it well.
Hemi is defending against the submission attempts here by Franks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franks is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hemi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Franks is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hemi!
Franks looking for a guillotine from mount but Hemi is having none of it.
Franks looking to secure an arm triangle but Hemi defends it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hemi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Franks is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hemi to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hemi shrugs it off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franks is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hemi has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hemi!
Franks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Franks working for a triangle but Hemi defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hemi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Franks wants to sweep here but Hemi controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Franks 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! Hemi rolls with it to try and escape but Franks cranks on the arm and Hemi is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tom Franks!
A very excited looking Tom Franks rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yip Kai Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ska Asap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kai Man might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Grandmaster. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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175 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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25
170 lbs
6 - 0 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Basic striking
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Yip Kai Man!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Ska Asap!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Daniel Franklin and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kai Man falls off balance throwing a combination
and Asap counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kai Man won't be happy with that.
You can see the frustration on Kai Man's face as Asap controls the position.
Asap gets to mount! Kai Man was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Asap controlling his opponent.
Asap looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asap moves to take his opponent's back.
Asap biding his time, controlling Kai Man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kai Man wants to escape the position.
Asap biding his time, looking for the opening.
Kai Man can't escape the position.
Kai Man definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Asap working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Asap slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Asap is not going to allow Kai Man to sit and survive in this position.
Asap biding his time, controlling Kai Man.
Kai Man turns into Asap and is now in his guard.
Kai Man has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asap keeping moving, preventing Kai Man from controlling successfully.
Asap looking for a sweep. Not yet Asap, not yet.
Asap pulls Kai Man in close to his closed guard and prevents Kai Man from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Asap keeping moving, preventing Kai Man from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Asap holds on and takes a little breather.
Kai Man wants to control from the top but Asap keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Asap will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ska Asap dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Asap drives through with a takedown into Kai Man's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kai Man is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kai Man wants to pass the guard but Asap is defending well.
Asap keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Asap is staying active underneath Kai Man, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ska Asap has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asap controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kai Man wants to work for an arm triangle but Asap is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Asap is looking to improve his position.
Kai Man stalling away here and it's allowed Asap to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kai Man trying to control but Asap is working from the bottom.
Asap seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kai Man stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Asap swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Asap looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Asap on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Kai Man misses
and Asap counters with a takedown into side control.
Asap is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kai Man will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
You can see the frustration on Kai Man's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kai Man is trying to work for a sweep but Asap has mounted him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asap looking to control and managing it successfully.
Asap jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kai Man manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Asap happy to just control the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Asap has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Asap is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kai Man is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Who's going to make the next move?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kai Man tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ska Asap showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kai Man cracks the inside of Asap's front leg.
Kai Man throws a right and a left that Asap avoids nicely.
Asap has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kai Man drives through and clinches with Asap against the cage.
Asap blocking some punches.
Kai Man has a couple of punches blocked by Asap.
Asap is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kai Man is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Asap is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kai Man gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kai Man taking a breather.
Kai Man is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Yip Kai Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ska Asap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kai Man scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kai Man throws a head punch that misses.
Kai Man fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kai Man is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Asap is keeping busy.
Asap blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asap drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kai Man pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kai Man throws a half hearted mid kick.
A low kick from Kai Man misses
so Asap counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kai Man wants to sweep but no luck.
Kai Man working a defensive guard here.
Asap is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kai Man manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Asap manages to get himself to full guard.
Kai Man is looking to pass into half guard but Asap pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Asap is in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asap content to stall in guard here.
Kai Man escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Asap gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Asap passes Kai Man's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Asap is taking a breather. Kai Man says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asap's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Asap.
Kai Man is looking for a sweep. Asap is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kai Man is looking to improve his position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Asap tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kai Man defends well and Asap ends up having to push Kai Man into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kai Man misses with a few strikes there.
Asap steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kai Man.
Kai Man lands a jab.
Asap shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kai Man as he avoids it easily.
Kai Man throws a half hearted mid kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kai Man darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Asap dives in and scores a takedown into Kai Man's guard.
Asap sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kai Man's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kai Man wants to get back to full guard but Asap has mounted him!
Kai Man is controlling an arm, preventing Asap from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Yip Kai Man did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Asap blocks a head kick by Kai Man.
Kai Man misses with a series of wild punches.
Asap drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kai Man defends it well.
Kai Man misses with the combination.
Kai Man throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Asap looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Asap passes the guard and advances to mount!
Asap controlling from mount.
Asap wants to finish this one by submission but Kai Man is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Asap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asap tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kai Man is trying to reverse the position but instead Asap has taken his back - oops!
Asap biding his time, controlling Kai Man.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Asap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kai Man is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Asap is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Kai Man showing good submission defense here.
Asap looking to break Kai Man's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kai Man remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Asap will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Asap biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asap has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Kai Man is in real trouble here. Asap gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Kai Man is tapping out! Asap wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ska Asap!
Ska Asap is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ska Asap thanked Vikai Gear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between San Terra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Porcelain Punisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Matt Porcelain Punisher 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, San Terra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Matt Porcelain Punisher!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Dirk Anderson and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Terra lands with a straight right. Porcelain Punisher didn't see that one coming.
Terra throws a lazy head kick
and Porcelain Punisher counters with a one-two to the body.
Porcelain Punisher keeps the fight on the outside.
Porcelain Punisher misses with an uppercut.
Terra misses with a body shot.
Terra displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Porcelain Punisher throws out the jab.
Porcelain Punisher's coach down at The GYM (19 elite coaches on the Island !!!) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Porcelain Punisher's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Terra throws a head kick that misses.
San Terra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Terra fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Terra throws a lazy head kick
and Porcelain Punisher counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Terra!
It looks like Matt Porcelain Punisher has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Terra throws a series of punches but Porcelain Punisher moves out of range.
Terra looks to land a combination but Porcelain Punisher avoids it well.
Porcelain Punisher scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Terra doesn't seem bothered though.
Terra misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Porcelain Punisher tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terra misses with a double jab.
Terra falls off balance throwing a combination
and Porcelain Punisher counters by clinching up.
Terra is trying to push Porcelain Punisher away but Porcelain Punisher has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Porcelain Punisher slowing the pace effectively.
Terra is trying to break the clinch but Porcelain Punisher is controlling him.
Terra wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Porcelain Punisher is struggling to control the position.
Terra looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Terra is trying to force a seperation but Porcelain Punisher has the dominant position.
Porcelain Punisher keeps control of Terra as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terra is trying to break the clinch but Porcelain Punisher has him pressed against the cage.
Terra can't break the clinch.
Porcelain Punisher keeps control of Terra as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Porcelain Punisher's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Porcelain Punisher keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Terra's efforts to push away.
Terra manages to break the clinch.
Terra throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Porcelain Punisher throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Terra sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Terra uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Porcelain Punisher.
Terra misses with a low kick.
Terra throws a lazy head kick
and Porcelain Punisher counters with a stiff right hand.
Terra bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Porcelain Punisher circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little jabbing left from Porcelain Punisher on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terra ducks under a wild hook from Porcelain Punisher.
A little feinted left hand from Terra on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Porcelain Punisher misses the target.
Terra swings widly with a right hand
and Porcelain Punisher cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like San Terra has been cut.
Terra throws an off balance right hand
and Porcelain Punisher counters by clinching up.
Terra wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Terra is trying to break free.
Terra can't break the clinch.
Terra breaks from the clinch.
A combination from Terra does no damage.
Porcelain Punisher throws a body punch but Terra moves out of range.
Terra wants to clinch up but Porcelain Punisher keeps it at a distance.
Terra keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Porcelain Punisher.
Terra lands a glancing blow to the side of Porcelain Punisher's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Terra lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Terra slips under a jab from Porcelain Punisher.
Terra throws a quick counter head kick but Porcelain Punisher was just out of range.
Porcelain Punisher misses with the combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Terra throws a head kick that misses.
Terra slips under a jab from Porcelain Punisher.
Terra tries to close the distance and clinch but Porcelain Punisher swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Terra moves in looking to clinch but Porcelain Punisher pushes him off.
Porcelain Punisher tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Porcelain Punisher slips a straight right by Terra.
Porcelain Punisher might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Terra tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Porcelain Punisher paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Terra tries to close the distance and clinch up but Porcelain Punisher swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Terra misses with a head kick.
Terra throws a sloppy head kick and Porcelain Punisher moves out of range easily.
Porcelain Punisher swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that San Terra will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Terra's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A punch combination from Terra misses.
Porcelain Punisher throws out a loose jab but Terra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Terra throws a lazy uppercut
and Porcelain Punisher counters with a nice uppercut.
San Terra is winning the standup battle so far.
Terra misses with a head kick.
Porcelain Punisher looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Terra tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Terra throws a left and a right that both miss
and Porcelain Punisher counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Porcelain Punisher throws out a loose jab but Terra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Porcelain Punisher rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Terra moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Porcelain Punisher chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Terra can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porcelain Punisher throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Terra scores with a crisp jab that stopped Porcelain Punisher in his tracks.
Porcelain Punisher blocks a jab.
Porcelain Punisher looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Terra was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terra doesn't manage to clinch there - Porcelain Punisher circles away.
Terra missing with a left hand there. Porcelain Punisher was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Terra misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Terra sets himself, and Porcelain Punisher steps forward looking for the clinch! Terra avoids it this time.
Terra misses with a double jab
and Porcelain Punisher counters by clinching up.
Terra wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Terra has had enough of the clinch but Porcelain Punisher keeps him there for the moment.
Terra keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Porcelain Punisher's efforts to push away.
Terra wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Terra tries to break the clinch but Porcelain Punisher is controlling the position.
Porcelain Punisher prevents Terra from breaking the clinch.
Porcelain Punisher is pushing Terra up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Terra escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Terra misses with a double jab
and Porcelain Punisher counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Porcelain Punisher.
Porcelain Punisher manages to break the clinch.
Nice cross by Terra.
Terra throws a head kick that misses.
San Terra is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Terra tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Porcelain Punisher slips under a jab from Terra.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Porcelain Punisher! But no joy.
Porcelain Punisher takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Terra misses with a lunging right hand
and Porcelain Punisher counters by moving into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Terra looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Porcelain Punisher just leaning against Terra, taking a breather.
Terra looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Terra manages to break the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Porcelain Punisher.
Porcelain Punisher waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Terra.
Terra swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Terra misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Porcelain Punisher tries to counter with a clinch but Terra shakes him off and moves away.
Terra throws a head kick that misses
and Porcelain Punisher counters by moving into the clinch.
Terra wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Porcelain Punisher is struggling to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Terra looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Terra is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Porcelain Punisher lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Porcelain Punisher pressing his opponent against the cage.
Terra working hard to break the clinch.
Porcelain Punisher leaning his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Matt Porcelain Punisher.
Terra fails to land with a series of punches.
As Terra backs off Porcelain Punisher throws a huge counter combo but Terra manages to avoid it all.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Porcelain Punisher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Terra's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Terra tries to close the distance and clinch up but Porcelain Punisher swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Terra tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Porcelain Punisher counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Porcelain Punisher swats away the attempt to clinch by Terra.
Porcelain Punisher bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Terra tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Porcelain Punisher manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Porcelain Punisher looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Terra throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Terra throws a body punch but Porcelain Punisher moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Porcelain Punisher on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Porcelain Punisher bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Porcelain Punisher avoids the body shot from Terra.
Terra throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Porcelain Punisher sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Porcelain Punisher cracks Terra with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Terra looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Porcelain Punisher finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terra takes the fight into the clinch.
Terra being controlled against the cage.
Terra wants to get back to striking at distance but Porcelain Punisher won't allow it.
Porcelain Punisher is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Terra pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Porcelain Punisher staying out of range there.
Terra misses with an uppercut
and Terra takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Terra lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Terra pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Terra waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Porcelain Punisher.
Terra listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Porcelain Punisher fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Porcelain Punisher blocks a head kick by Terra.
Terra misses with a hook. Porcelain Punisher ducked under it nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Porcelain Punisher, as that shot connected.
Terra throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Porcelain Punisher shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Terra takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Porcelain Punisher sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Terra bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matt Porcelain Punisher!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Teuvo Loman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bunaidi Pakpahan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Teuvo Loman had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Teuvo Loman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bunaidi Pakpahan!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Bart Greer and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pakpahan misses the shot to the body.
Loman lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Bunaidi Pakpahan has been cut.
Teuvo Loman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loman scores with a jab to the head.
Pakpahan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Loman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No luck for Pakpahan with that takedown attempt.
Loman lands with a left to the head.
Pakpahan is trying to drag Loman to the mat but Loman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pakpahan wants to take the fight to the mat but Loman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Teuvo Loman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bunaidi Pakpahan.
Pakpahan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Loman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Loman scores with a hook to the body.
A short body shot lands from Loman as the two fighters clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loman gets underhooks to prevent Pakpahan's takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loman struggles to land a body shot inside as Pakpahan controls his hands.
Loman lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Loman.
Pakpahan looks winded!
A body shot lands from Loman.
A right hand to the body from Loman.
Loman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Loman on the inside.
Loman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Loman is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Loman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Loman lands a body shot.
Loman pushes Pakpahan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Loman works on Pakpahan's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loman pushes Pakpahan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Loman has Pakpahan pressed against the cage.
Loman is leaning against Pakpahan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Loman lands a body shot.
A right hand to the body from Loman.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A hook to the body from Loman.
Loman lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Loman as the two fighters clinch.
Loman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pakpahan.
A right hook to the body lands for Loman.
A right hand to the body from Loman.
Loman digs a right hand into Pakpahan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pakpahan's gas tank.
Loman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Loman.
Loman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Loman misses with a body punch.
Loman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pakpahan or not.
Loman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pakpahan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Loman after a bit of a struggle.
Loman scores with a hook to the body.
Loman lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Pakpahan has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loman scores with a hook to the body.
Loman lands a body punch.
Loman is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Loman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Loman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Loman.
Loman pushes Pakpahan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Loman.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Loman lands a hook that snaps the head of Pakpahan backwards.
A hook to the body from Loman.
Loman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Come on Loman - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Loman pushes Pakpahan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teuvo Loman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bunaidi Pakpahan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Oooooh!!! Loman has knocked Pakpahan down with a huge combo! Loman steps away and waves a wobbly Pakpahan back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Pakpahan is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Loman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pakpahan can do to turn this around?
Loman fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Pakpahan square on the jaw! Damn, Pakpahan is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Teuvo Loman!
Teuvo Loman retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Teuvo Loman 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Darth Vader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Serge Ibaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ibaka has chosen S.A.R.S. - Lutka as his entrance music. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight 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, Darth Vader !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Serge Ibaka!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Bart Greer and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vader looks to throw a body kick
and Ibaka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ibaka has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Vader shoots in looking for a takedown but Ibaka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vader 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vader thumps Ibaka with a low kick.
Ibaka clinches up with Vader and pushes him back against the cage.
Vader drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice body punch from Ibaka.
Nice body punch from Ibaka.
Vader misses with a body punch.
Vader tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ibaka's elbow.
Ibaka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vader 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ibaka tries to clinch up.
Ibaka closes the distance and pushes Vader back into the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vader .
Vader fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ibaka.
Vader 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Vader fails to land.
Vader throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ibakas head.
Ibaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ibaka digs a right hand into Vader 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vader 's gas tank.
Ibaka is working Vader over against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Vader fails to land.
Vader tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ibaka's elbow.
A short uppercut from Ibaka.
Vader tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ibaka's elbow.
Vader swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ibaka misses with a punch on the inside.
Ibaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ibaka prevents a body shot from Vader .
Vader swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vader has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ibaka is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darth Vader . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vader swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Ibaka scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vader working aggressively here.
Vader misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice left hand lands by Ibaka.
Ibaka lands an uppercut.
Vader has a couple of punches blocked by Ibaka.
Vader throws a punch but it's blocked by Ibaka.
Ibaka stops a takedown attempt from Vader .
A short uppercut from Ibaka.
Ibaka effectively controlling the action here.
Ibaka lands a hook that snaps the head of Vader backwards.
Ibaka prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ibaka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vader fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vader fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vader throws a head punch that misses.
Ibaka stalling the fight.
Vader misses with the head strike.
Vader misses with a punch on the inside.
Vader lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vader .
Vader has been working on his balance at The GYM (19 elite coaches on the Island !!!), so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Ibaka.
Ibaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ibaka.
Vader blocks an uppercut.
Ibaka tries a body shot but Vader blocks it.
Vader misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ibaka lands a shoulder strike.
Vader looking for a takedown.
Vader misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ibaka blocking some punches.
Ibaka blocks an uppercut.
Vader misses with a punch on the inside.
Vader has a couple of punches blocked by Ibaka.
A frustrated look appears on Vader 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vader misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ibaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ibaka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vader throws a punch but it's blocked by Ibaka.
A short right from Ibaka.
Ibaka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vader drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ibaka gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vader tries to work over Ibaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibaka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vader s head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vader has a couple of punches blocked by Ibaka.
Vader lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Ibaka.
Ibaka lands a body punch.
Ibaka blocking some punches.
Vader throws a punch but it's blocked by Ibaka.
Ibaka digs a right hand into Vader 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vader 's gas tank.
Vader is breathing heavily.
Vader misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vader working aggressively here.
Ibaka scores with a shot to the side of Vader 's head.
Ibaka lands a shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Ibaka.
Ibaka works on Vader 's body with a couple of short punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ibaka.
Ibaka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vader backwards.
Good body shot from Ibaka.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ibaka throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ibaka lands a nice shot to the body.
Ibaka lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Serge Ibaka dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ibaka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vader paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vader throws a leg kick
and Ibaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vader tries to keep at a distance but Ibaka has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vader misses with a punch on the inside.
Vader misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vader .
Vader misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ibaka lands a shot to the body.
Ibaka prevents Vader from breaking the clinch.
Ibaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Serge Ibaka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ibaka is working Vader over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vader misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Ibaka on the inside.
Vader working aggressively here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ibaka takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ibaka blocking some punches.
Vader tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vader has a couple of punches blocked by Ibaka.
Vader has a couple of punches blocked by Ibaka.
Ibaka lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vader or not.
Ibaka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vader backwards.
Ibaka stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Still in the clinch, Ibaka scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vader tries a body shot but Ibaka blocks it.
Ibaka prevents a body shot from Vader .
Vader tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ibaka's elbow.
Vader takes a shot to the head.
Vader has a couple of punches blocked by Ibaka.
Ibaka lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vader misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vader swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ibaka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vader backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vader .
Vader misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ibaka struggles to land a body shot inside as Vader controls his hands.
Ibaka lands a hook that snaps the head of Vader backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vader drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ibaka gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vader struggles to land a body shot inside as Ibaka controls his hands.
Ibaka cracks Vader with a nice body shot.
Ibaka scores with a shoulder strike.
Vader has a couple of punches blocked by Ibaka.
Ibaka pushes Vader back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ibaka lands with a short shot to the head.
Vader doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vader fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vader throws a head punch that misses.
Ibaka lands a nice shot to the body.
Ibaka scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ibaka pushes Vader back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ibaka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice body punch from Ibaka - that landed with a thud.
Ibaka lands a body shot.
Ibaka is leaning against Vader and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ibaka will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Vader up against the cage.
Ibaka lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vader tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ibaka's elbow.
Vader swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ibaka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Ibaka as the two fighters clinch.
Ibaka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ibaka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ibaka.
A short right from Ibaka on the inside.
Vader is rocked!
Vader misses with a punch to the body.
Oh Vader is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ibaka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vader backwards.
Vader blocks a body shot from Ibaka.
Vader seems to have got his legs back now.
Ibaka lands a right hand.
Ibaka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vader misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ibaka leaning against his opponent.
Ibaka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vader misses with a body punch.
Vader has a couple of punches blocked by Ibaka.
Vader fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vader misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ibaka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vader scores with a hook to the body.
Vader misses with the head strike.
Ibaka lands a shoulder strike.
Ibaka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ibaka lands a hook that snaps the head of Vader backwards.
Ibaka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vader backwards.
Ibaka creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Vader with a big uppercut! Vader tries to clinch up but Ibaka pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Vader to the mat! Vader covers up and Ibaka unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Serge Ibaka!
Serge Ibaka is the new bantamweight champion!
A victorious Serge Ibaka thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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