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AFL. 19 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bryce Fellows (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Reese (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reese is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Person of Interest OST - Knock Knock . John Reese 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 light heavyweight 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, Bryce Fellows!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Reese!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Santiago Holmes and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fellows looks to land a combination but Reese avoids it well.
Bryce Fellows seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Reese lands.
Reese fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fellows shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Reese pinned against the cage. Reese gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fellows misses with a combination
and Reese counters with a stiff right hand.
Some wild striking there from Reese.
Fellows misses with a double jab
letting Reese counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fellows defending well as Reese loads up on a big left hand.
Reese takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A little jabbing left from Reese on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fellows misses with a takedown attempt
and Reese counters with a right hand to the body.
Reese avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fellows connects with an inside leg kick.
Fellows tries to keep at a distance but Reese has taken the fight into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Reese.
Fellows definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Reese is trying to push Fellows away but Fellows has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fellows is trying to break free.
Reese lands a left hand.
A short right from Reese on the inside.
Reese lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reese lands with a light punch inside.
Fellows can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryce Fellows. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fellows is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A left hand lands to the body for Reese.
Fellows is breathing heavily.
Good body shot from Reese.
Reese works on Fellows's body with a couple of short punches.
Reese lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reese creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reese breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reese gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Reese digs a right hand into Fellows's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fellows's gas tank.
Reese works on Fellows's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Reese.
Reese is trying to break free.
A left hand lands to the body for Reese.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reese wants to break free but Fellows has control.
Reese lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reese lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fellows backwards.
Good body shot from Reese.
Reese is trying to break the clinch but Fellows is controlling him.
Reese lands with a short shot to the head.
Reese is trying to break the clinch but Fellows has him pressed against the cage.
Reese gets underhooks to prevent Fellows's takedown attempt.
Reese breaks the clinch.
Reese gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Reese makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Reese working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reese tries to break free but Fellows pushes him back against the cage.
Reese lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reese.
Fellows is rocked!
Reese lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Oh Fellows is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reese is trying to force a seperation but Fellows has the dominant position.
Reese lands a right hand.
Fellows is trying to pull guard but Reese has him pressed against the cage.
Fellows keeps control of Reese as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Reese lands a nice shot to the body.
Reese cracks Fellows with a nice body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reese.
Nice body punch from Reese.
Reese lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fellows seems to have got his legs back now.
Reese lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Reese dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Reese drives through and clinches with Fellows against the cage.
A short right from Reese on the inside.
Reese tries to circle away but Fellows has him pinned against the cage.
Reese lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fellows.
Fellows keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Reese's efforts to push away.
Reese tries to break free but Fellows pushes him back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Reese.
Fellows looking to throw knees to the head but Reese is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Reese's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Reese wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
John Reese seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reese lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Reese makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reese lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reese lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fellows backwards.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fellows looking for a takedown.
Reese wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fellows is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Reese dips a shoulder and cracks Fellows with a mighty uppercut! Fellows falls back against the cage and Reese unloads with a barrage of strikes! Fellows is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Reese screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Reese!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Buff Crow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Bullard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bullard is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Wrecking Ball. Tony Bullard has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Buff Crow!
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, Tony Bullard!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, David Hoff and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bullard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bullard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Tony Bullard has been cut.
Crow throws a looping overhand right but Bullard ducks down to avoid it.
Bullard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bullard leaves Crow with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bullard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crow.
Bullard closes the distance and clinches.
Crow definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crow.
Bullard lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bullard lands with a left to the head.
Bullard scores with a shoulder strike.
Bullard misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crow.
Crow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bullard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bullard misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bullard misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bullard misses with a punch on the inside.
Bullard lands a left hand.
Bullard working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Crow fails to land.
Bullard scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bullard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bullard lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Bullard.
Crow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crow's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bullard pushes Crow back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crow struggles to land a body shot inside as Bullard controls his hands.
Crow tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bullard smiles and moves away.
Crow thows a leg kick but Bullard checks it
and Bullard counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bullard is looking to stand up but Crow won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bullard wants to stand and escape but instead Crow has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Crow is standing up over Bullard. Bullard looks to escape but Crow dives into side control.
Bullard stops Crow from passing to mount.
Bullard pushes Crow away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Crow gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crow tries to advance to mount but Bullard denies him.
Bullard is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Crow has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Bullard tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Bullard avoids a series of strikes thrown by Crow.
Bullard is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bullard is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Bullard blocking the ground and pound.
Crow unloads with some shots from mount but Bullard bucks and avoids them well.
Bullard is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Bullard is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Bullard is trying to stand up.
Crow misses with a head shot.
Bullard squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Crow trying to control but Bullard is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Bullard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tony Bullard's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Crow swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bullard tries to counter with a clinch but Crow shakes him off and moves away.
Crow throws a leg kick
and Bullard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crow listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Crow fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bullard with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Crow to score with a decent uppercut.
Crow tries for a takedown but Bullard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Crow stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bullard misses with a straight right.
Crow lands a head shot.
Bullard rushes Crow and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bullard lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bullard lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crow is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bullard is keeping busy.
Bullard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Bullard.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bullard.
Crow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bullard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bullard pushes Crow back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crow throws a head punch that misses.
Crow wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bullard scores with a nice hook to the head.
Crow has a couple of punches blocked by Bullard.
A short uppercut from Bullard.
Crow throws a head punch that misses.
Bullard lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bullard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bullard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Crow backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bullard misses with some punches.
Crow blocks an uppercut.
Bullard gets through Crow's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bullard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bullard swings wildly with an uppercut but Crow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bullard lands a left hand.
Bullard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bullard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crow tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bullard just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bullard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crows head.
Bullard lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Bullard on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Bullard.
Bullard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Crow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Bullard on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crow misses with a body punch.
Bullard scores with a nice hook to the head.
Crow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bullard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tony Bullard seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bullard lands a right hand.
Bullard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crows head.
A head punch on the inside from Bullard fails to land.
Bullard lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crow is rocked!
Bullard misses with a punch on the inside.
Oh Crow is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bullard.
Crow jumps guard but Bullard turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buff Crow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bullard swings wildly with an uppercut but Crow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crow seems to have got his legs back now.
Bullard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bullard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Crow backwards.
Crow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Bullard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bullard misses with a punch on the inside.
Crow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bullard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Crow backwards.
Bullard dips a shoulder and cracks Crow with a mighty uppercut! Crow falls back against the cage and Bullard unloads with a barrage of strikes! Crow is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Bullard screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Bullard!
Tony Bullard was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yanko Brajic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magnus Cross has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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287 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Magnus Cross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Yanko Brajic!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, David Hoff and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brajic tries to clinch up.
Cross throws a right and a left that Brajic avoids nicely.
Brajic ducks under a wild hook from Cross.
Brajic has closed the distance and engaged Cross in a clinch.
Cross lands a nice uppercut.
Brajic misses with some punches.
Brajic throws a punch but it's blocked by Cross.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brajic.
Brajic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cross tries to work over Brajic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Brajic.
Brajic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brajic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cross's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brajic closes the distance and pushes Cross back into the cage.
Brajic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cross's efforts to push away.
Brajic misses with some punches.
Cross is looking to break free of the clinch but Brajic has double underhooks.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Brajic has eaten all the pies!
Cross is looking to break free of the clinch but Brajic has double underhooks.
Brajic takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross wants to get back to striking at distance but Brajic won't allow it.
Cross takes a shot to the head.
Cross tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brajic swings wildly with an uppercut but Cross uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Brajic fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brajic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brajic pushes Cross back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brajic throws a head punch that misses.
Cross decides to pull guard.
Brajic trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cross's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cross is looking to stand up but Brajic isn't so interested in that idea.
Cross looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Cross has a closed guard, preventing Brajic from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brajic won't allow Cross to get back to his feet.
Brajic wanted to stand there but Cross had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cross trying to control the position.
Cross wriggles free and stands up.
Brajic rushes Cross and presses him up against the cage.
Cross wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cross wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brajic has him pressed against the cage.
Brajic has Cross pressed against the cage, preventing Cross from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brajic has Cross pressed against the cage, preventing Cross from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Brajic lands with a light punch inside.
Brajic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brajic misses with some punches.
Brajic throws a head punch that misses.
Cross breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cross swings for the body but Brajic moves out of range.
Brajic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brajic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cross, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brajic.
Brajic pushes Cross back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brajic keeps control of Cross as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Brajic presses Cross against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Brajic swings wildly with an uppercut but Cross uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Brajic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Brajic.
Brajic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brajic misses with a punch on the inside.
Brajic throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cross is trying to force a seperation but Brajic has the dominant position.
Brajic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cross backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brajic lands with a short shot to the head.
Brajic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cross blocks an uppercut.
Cross is trying to push Brajic away but Brajic has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cross prevents a body shot from Brajic.
Cross pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brajic misses with a two punch combination.
Brajic tries to clinch but Cross is having none of it.
Brajic doesn't manage to clinch there - Cross circles away.
Brajic rushes Cross and presses him up against the cage.
Brajic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brajic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brajic swings wildly with an uppercut but Cross uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brajic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brajic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brajic lands with a light punch inside.
Cross fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yanko Brajic 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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brajic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
An attempted straight right counter from Cross misses the target.
Cross cracks Brajic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
It looks like Yanko Brajic has been cut.
Cross tries to keep at a distance but Brajic has taken the fight into the clinch.
Brajic swings wildly with an uppercut but Cross uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brajic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brajic scores with a shoulder strike.
Brajic throws a punch but it's blocked by Cross.
Cross looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brajic.
Brajic tries to work over Cross's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Brajic.
Yanko Brajic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cross working hard to break the clinch.
Brajic tries to throw a body punch but Cross avoids it by throwing Brajic back against the cage.
Cross pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cross keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Brajic has managed to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brajic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Brajic walks away with a smile on his face. Cross gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cross thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brajic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cross paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cross went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cross jabs at Brajic's body.
Cross cracks Brajic with a left hook right on the temple and Brajic goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Cross lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Brajic is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Magnus Cross!
Magnus Cross thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between ZyD XyD (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edson Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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138 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, ZyD XyD!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Edson Santos!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Bart Greer and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
XyD with a hook.
It looks like Edson Santos has been cut.
XyD lands a nice hook to Santos's body. Santos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
XyD throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
XyD ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
XyD is looking to slow Santos down with leg kicks.
Santos sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Santos throws a jab but it's blocked by XyD.
XyD tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santos was well out of range. Poor timing from XyD.
XyD works Santos's body with a nice hook.
XyD digs a good hook to Santos's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santos moves out of range of the body kick.
Santos misses with a body shot.
XyD scores with a jab to the body.
XyD lands a head kick. Santos smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
XyD fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santos manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
XyD goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
XyD is looking to wear down Santos with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A telegraphed right hand from Santos misses the target.
Santos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
ZyD XyD seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
XyD comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
ZyD XyD is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
XyD lands a nice looking body shot.
Santos misses with a straight right.
XyD throws a head kick that misses.
XyD pushes Santos away with a front kick.
XyD scores with a jab. Santos acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
XyD swings and misses with a hook to the body.
XyD connects with a single shot there.
Santos misses the jab.
XyD lands with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
XyD fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
XyD throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by XyD.
XyD staying out of range there.
Santos looks to score with a jab to the body but XyD is just out of range.
XyD swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
XyD darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Santos fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but XyD avoids it really well and circles away.
Santos throws a jab when XyD was well out of range.
XyD scores with a jab. Santos acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
XyD fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
XyD lands a jab to Santos's midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
XyD lands a body shot.
XyD fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
XyD throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Santos has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
XyD throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Santos steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from XyD. That one must have hurt.
XyD ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A slapping body kick lands there for XyD.
Santos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Santos looks winded!
XyD scores with a kick to the midsection.
XyD scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
XyD lands with a cross.
XyD connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Santos moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
XyD uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Santos.
Santos tries to move into range but XyD moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That has opened up Edson Santos's cut even more.
XyD lunges at Santos with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Santos's hand.
XyD is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
XyD misses the shot to the body.
XyD ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santos moves away.
Santos drops down looking to force a counter takedown but XyD defends it well.
A big right from Santos misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from XyD. Santos does a little dance to reset his feet.
XyD swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
XyD tries a head kick but it misses.
XyD just misses with a punch to the body.
XyD changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
ZyD XyD dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Edson Santos's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Santos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
XyD scores with a hook to the body. Santos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
XyD scores with a body shot.
XyD fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santos manages to avoid it.
Santos with the counter takedown but XyD avoids it easily.
Santos misses with an uppercut.
XyD punishes Santos's body with a nice straight punch.
Santos throws the left hand but XyD avoids the punch easily.
Santos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
XyD works Santos's body with a nice hook.
XyD throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
XyD lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Santos has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from XyD.
Santos is breathing heavily.
XyD throws a front kick that sends Santos stumbling back into the cage.
XyD is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santos can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
XyD lands a body shot.
XyD wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
XyD thuds his shin into the meat of Santos's side.
Santos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from XyD.
XyD fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
XyD lands a front kick.
XyD scores with a nice right hand.
XyD just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by XyD. Beautiful body shot.
Nice shot lands for XyD.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
XyD throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nice body kick there by XyD.
Santos ducks right into an uppercut from XyD.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos walks into a stiff left hand from XyD.
XyD goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
XyD lands a brutal head kick. Santos looks out on his feet and XyD throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). ZyD XyD!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sfly Asap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronald Raygun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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145 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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25
143 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Good knees
Good chin |
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Basic striking
Powerful |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sfly Asap!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ronald Raygun!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, David Hoff and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asap tries to clinch but Raygun is having none of it.
Asap wants to clinch but Raygun slips to the side
and Raygun counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Raygun content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Raygun working over Asap with some ground and pound. Asap looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Raygun landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Raygun is controlling the pace.
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.
Asap is refusing to be controlled, as Raygun sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raygun scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Asap knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Raygun on the ground.
Asap taking some punishment here, with Raygun in his half guard.
Raygun lands strikes from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Raygun connects with a nice short shot to Asap's temple.
Nice strikes from Raygun there.
Asap is rocked!
Raygun has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Foot Loves. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Raygun not doing much here.
Oh Asap is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Raygun lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Asap quite badly. Asap pulls Raygun in close trying to recover. Raygun postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Asap on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Asap doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ronald Raygun!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sam MacLeod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Psycho Island (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacLeod comes to the cage accompanied by Braveheart Freedom Speech. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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178 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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175 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sam MacLeod!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Psycho Island !
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Santiago Holmes and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacLeod swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Island lands a leg kick that knocks MacLeod off balance momentarily.
MacLeod definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Island has managed to clinch.
The referee calls for MacLeod to work.
MacLeod blocks a body shot from Island .
Island tries to work over MacLeod's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
MacLeod is trying to stall.
Island doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MacLeod doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacLeod is trying to stall.
MacLeod is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Island blocks an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on MacLeod's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Island swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacLeod is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Island is keeping busy.
A nice right hand lands inside from Island .
MacLeod is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Island is working MacLeod over against the cage.
MacLeod blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Island misses with a hook to the ribs.
MacLeod is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Island is keeping busy.
Island digs a right hand underneath MacLeod's ribcage. MacLeod let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Island tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
MacLeod's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
MacLeod taking a breather.
MacLeod takes a shot to the head.
Island misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Island 's elbow.
Island lands a left hand.
MacLeod is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
MacLeod blocks an uppercut.
MacLeod blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Island 's coach down at The GYM (19 elite coaches on the Island !!!) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Island 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Island lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of MacLeod backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Island .
Island scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Island - that landed with a thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Island is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
MacLeod is trying to break the clinch but Island is controlling him.
MacLeod wants to get back to striking at distance but Island won't allow it.
Island tries to work over MacLeod's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Island can't find room to land a body shot as MacLeod controls the action.
Island doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MacLeod wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Island has him pressed against the cage.
Island digs a right hand into MacLeod's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on MacLeod's gas tank.
A right hand to the body from Island .
Island lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Island .
Island lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of MacLeod backwards.
Island lands a left hand.
MacLeod misses with a punch on the inside.
MacLeod is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Island misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Island has MacLeod pressed against the cage.
Island tries a body shot but MacLeod blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Island .
Island lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down MacLeod.
Island lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Island .
Island tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Island lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt MacLeod or not.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Island lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Island as MacLeod tries to tie him up.
Island lands a body punch in the clinch.
Island lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Island .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Psycho Island dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Island keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Island has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
MacLeod jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Island feints with a jab and clips MacLeod right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! MacLeod is sent crashing into the canvas and Island leaps in for the kill! MacLeod tries to get to his feet but Island is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that MacLeod is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Psycho Island !
An out of breath and clearly excited Psycho Island thanked Island Xtreme Fight-Gear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Sam MacLeod spoke after the fight, saying 'Aye, fight and you may die. Run, and you'll live... at least a while. And dying in your beds, many years from now, would you be willin' to trade ALL the days, from this day to that, for one chance, just one chance, to come back here and tell our enemies that they may take our lives, but they'll n'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carl Jessup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Koza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carl Jessup has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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25
214 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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215 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
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Great elbows
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Carl Jessup!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Damian Koza!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Bart Greer and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Koza tries to land knees in the clinch but Jessup avoids the damage to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jessup has a couple of punches blocked by Koza.
Jessup avoids a wild elbow strike from Koza.
Jessup throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jessup blocks an elbow strike from Koza.
Koza tries to land knees in the clinch but Jessup avoids the damage to the body.
Koza creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Koza lands a nice elbow.
Jessup is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Koza is keeping busy.
Jessup is struggling to control the position.
Koza controlling the action here for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koza using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jessup has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jessup misses with a punch on the inside.
Jessup has a couple of punches blocked by Koza.
Jessup misses with an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koza missing with knees to the body.
Jessup pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jessup blocks the elbow strike.
Koza using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jessup has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Koza takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jessup avoids a wild elbow strike from Koza.
Jessup tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jessup misses with a punch on the inside.
Jessup avoids a wild elbow strike from Koza.
Koza lands an elbow inside.
Koza throws an elbow but it misses.
Jessup with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jessup trying to stall but Koza improves his position.
Jessup on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Koza looking to throw knees to the head but Jessup is blocking nicely.
Jessup misses with a knee strike.
Jessup managing to block the knees to the body from Koza.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koza lands an elbow just above Jessup 's eye.
Koza misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jessup.
Koza working Jessup over with knees 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!
A head punch on the inside from Jessup fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Jessup fails to land.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Koza missing with knees to the body.
Koza lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Koza is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jessup is defending well for now.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jessup as Koza tries to tie him up.
Koza avoids a wild elbow strike from Jessup.
Jessup dodges an elbow strike from Koza.
Jessup lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Koza throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jessup trying to control the position but instead, Koza has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jessup into the cage.
Jessup blocks an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koza pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Koza tries to land knees in the clinch but Jessup avoids the damage to the body.
Jessup lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Koza backwards.
Jessup avoids a wild elbow strike from Koza.
Jessup dodges an elbow strike from Koza.
Jessup can't find room to land a body shot as Koza controls the action.
A short right from Jessup on the inside.
Koza lands a nice knee to the body.
Koza is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jessup is defending well for now.
Jessup misses with a hook from the clinch.
Koza landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Koza blocking some punches.
Jessup taking a breather.
Koza tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jessup avoids it.
Jessup scores with a shoulder strike.
Koza lands an elbow that stopped Jessup in his tracks for a moment.
Jessup tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koza's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koza landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jessup is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koza will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jessup up against the cage.
Koza lands a knee to the body.
Koza tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jessup avoids it.
Jessup blocks an elbow strike.
Knees to the body from Koza.
Koza lands a nice elbow.
Koza utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Koza has Jessup pressed against the cage.
Jessup avoiding damage as Koza throws knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Koza throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Koza just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jessup's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Koza dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Koza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jessup was well out of range. Poor timing from Koza.
Koza tries to clinch up.
Jessup drives through and clinches with Koza against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jessup misses with a short punch on the inside.
Koza scores a nice knee to the body.
Jessup takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from Koza.
Koza throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jessup blocks it with crossed arms.
Koza using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Koza with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jessup avoiding damage as Koza throws knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Koza.
Koza misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jessup.
Koza pushes off an throws an elbow but Jessup leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Koza missing with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Koza crunches a lovely knee into Jessup's ribcage.
Damian Koza seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koza tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jessup avoids it.
Koza tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jessup avoids it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Koza obliges.
Koza missing with knees to the body.
Jessup missing with knees to the body.
Jessup takes a knee to the side of the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Koza.
Koza missing with knees to the body.
Jessup avoids the elbow strike from Koza, against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Koza obliges.
Koza utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Koza controlling the action here for a moment.
Jessup looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jessup tries a knee to the head but Koza blocks it.
Jessup throws a head punch that misses.
Koza has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Koza creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jessup's defenses.
Jessup tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Koza creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jessup's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koza lands a nice elbow.
Jessup managing to block the knees to the body from Koza.
Jessup managing to block the knees to the body from Koza.
Koza trying to land knees to the body.
Koza looking to throw knees to the head but Jessup is blocking nicely.
Jessup is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Koza is defending well for now.
Jessup blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jessup throws a punch but it's blocked by Koza.
Jessup working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Koza gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Jessup on the inside.
Koza misses with a knee to the head.
Koza letting Jessup take a breather here.
Koza is pushing Jessup up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Koza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Koza landing knees to the body.
Koza missing with knees to the body.
Jessup with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Koza.
Jessup swings wildly with an uppercut but Koza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koza throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Koza avoids the elbow strike from Jessup, against the cage.
Jessup avoiding damage as Koza throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koza throws an elbow that misses.
Koza pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jessup taking a breather.
Jessup missing with knees to the body.
Koza is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jessup is defending well for now.
Jessup blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jessup on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Koza scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koza lands a damaging elbow.
Koza gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Koza lands an elbow inside.
Koza is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Koza pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jessup tries to land knees in the clinch but Koza avoids the damage to the body.
Koza trying to land knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jessup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Koza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Koza tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jessup swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jessup rushes Koza and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Koza creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Koza misses with a knee to the head.
Koza is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jessup is defending well for now.
Koza lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Koza lands an elbow inside.
Koza lands an elbow inside.
Jessup on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jessup blocks an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koza misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jessup.
Koza stalling the fight.
Koza creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jessup's defenses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jessup.
Koza misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jessup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koza lands a damaging elbow.
Jessup takes an elbow to the forehead.
Koza lands a damaging elbow.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Koza lands a damaging elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Koza throws an elbow but misses.
Koza missing with knees to the body.
Koza tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jessup avoids it.
Koza lands an elbow inside.
Koza misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jessup.
Koza throws a knee to the head but misses.
Koza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Koza tries a knee to the head but Jessup blocks it.
Koza throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Koza comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Koza tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jessup avoids it.
Nice elbow from Koza.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jessup misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Jessup.
Jessup throws a punch but it's blocked by Koza.
Koza blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Koza.
Jessup fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Koza gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Koza lands a damaging elbow.
Jessup stalling in the clinch but Koza improves position.
Koza blocks an elbow strike.
Koza letting Jessup take a breather here.
Koza misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jessup.
Koza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jessup avoids the elbow strike from Koza, against the cage.
Koza just leaning against Jessup, taking a breather.
Nice elbow from Koza.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jessup avoiding damage as Koza throws knees to the body.
Koza misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jessup.
Jessup landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Koza.
Jessup misses with a knee to the head.
Koza is trying to stall.
Jessup blocks an elbow strike from Koza.
Koza tries to land knees in the clinch but Jessup avoids the damage to the body.
Jessup misses with an elbow over the top.
Koza trying to land knees to the body.
Jessup blocks an elbow strike.
Koza landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jessup blocks an elbow strike.
Jessup misses with the head strike.
Jessup dodges an elbow strike from Koza.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jessup misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jessup digs a right hand underneath Koza's ribcage. Koza let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jessup blocks the elbow strike.
Koza tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Koza misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jessup.
Jessup connects with a knee to the head.
Jessup tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Koza avoids it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jessup creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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!
Koza scores a nice knee to the body.
Koza lands a damaging elbow.
Jessup is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Koza is defending well for now.
Koza comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Koza lands an elbow just above Jessup 's eye.
Koza blocks an uppercut.
Jessup stalling in the clinch but Koza improves position.
Carl Jessup has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jessup avoiding damage as Koza throws knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damian Koza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Koza winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Koza!
The defeated Carl Jessup had this to say: '
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jilly Bean McQueen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergey Vasilyev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sergey Vasilyev has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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208 lbs
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215 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jilly Bean McQueen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sergey Vasilyev!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, David Hoff and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McQueen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vasilyev is trying hard to land a takedown here. McQueen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vasilyev's coach down at Fitness elite 24/7 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Vasilyev's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
McQueen throws a jab but it's blocked by Vasilyev.
McQueen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Vasilyev!
Vasilyev is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McQueen trying to control the action but Vasilyev is working from the bottom.
Vasilyev tries to bench press McQueen off him but McQueen keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasilyev wants to control but McQueen postures up.
McQueen tries to move to mount but Vasilyev blocks the move with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McQueen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vasilyev keeps working.
Vasilyev struggling a bit here.
Vasilyev is not content to let McQueen control the position.
Vasilyev is looking for a sweep.
Vasilyev struggling a bit here.
McQueen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vasilyev has escaped the position, nice work there.
Vasilyev wants to control but McQueen postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vasilyev tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McQueen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McQueen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Vasilyev struggling a bit here.
McQueen wants to take a breather but Vasilyev manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for McQueen.
Vasilyev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McQueen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasilyev keeping full guard, as McQueen tries to pass.
Vasilyev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McQueen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McQueen tries to stand but Vasilyev is controlling from the bottom.
Vasilyev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McQueen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vasilyev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McQueen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McQueen trying to control but Vasilyev is working from the bottom.
That's four 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.
McQueen tries to free his leg and advance position but Vasilyev is retaining full guard.
McQueen wants to control from the top but Vasilyev keeps moving.
Vasilyev controls McQueen momentarily but McQueen frees himself.
McQueen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vasilyev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McQueen defends well.
McQueen wants to control from the top but Vasilyev keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vasilyev looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McQueen passes into half guard.
McQueen is looking for a kimura but Vasilyev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McQueen to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jilly Bean McQueen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Vasilyev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McQueen looks to land a right hand but Vasilyev moved out of range.
Vasilyev misses with a left hand
and Vasilyev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McQueen lands with a shot to the body.
Vasilyev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McQueen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vasilyev can do to turn this around?
McQueen throws the left hand but Vasilyev avoids the punch easily.
Vasilyev shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McQueen is trying to defend but Vasilyev finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
McQueen tries to get to full guard but Vasilyev has control of the leg.
McQueen is pressing down on Vasilyev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McQueen has his foot on Vasilyev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vasilyev works his way back into a safe position though.
McQueen has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Vasilyev looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McQueen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McQueen is working hard here to advance position.
Vasilyev wants to control from the top but McQueen keeps moving.
Vasilyev is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Vasilyev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McQueen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
Vasilyev trying to control but McQueen is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vasilyev tries to sprawl but McQueen drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Vasilyev gets back to full guard.
Vasilyev working for a triangle but McQueen defends it easily.
McQueen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vasilyev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vasilyev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vasilyev is looking for a triangle but McQueen pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McQueen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McQueen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McQueen looking to pass the guard.
Vasilyev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McQueen is aware though and is defending well.
McQueen is looking to work some ground and pound but Vasilyev has wrist control.
McQueen trying to control but Vasilyev is working from the bottom.
Vasilyev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vasilyev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vasilyev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McQueen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McQueen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vasilyev is trying to keep McQueen in close.
Vasilyev has his foot on McQueen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McQueen works his way back into a safe position though.
McQueen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vasilyev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McQueen wants to control from the top but Vasilyev keeps moving.
Vasilyev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McQueen is aware though and is defending well.
McQueen trying to control the position from guard on top but Vasilyev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sergey Vasilyev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McQueen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vasilyev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jilly Bean McQueen will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
McQueen throws a shot from downtown. Vasilyev moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from McQueen.
Vasilyev throws a lazy uppercut
and Vasilyev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vasilyev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McQueen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McQueen throws a series of punches but Vasilyev moves out of range.
McQueen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vasilyev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vasilyev shoots in and drives through. McQueen sprawls well.
Vasilyev shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McQueen's guard.
McQueen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Vasilyev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vasilyev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasilyev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McQueen trying to control but Vasilyev is working from the bottom.
McQueen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Vasilyev is trying to improve his position.
Vasilyev is trying to control McQueen's posture but McQueen avoids it.
McQueen trying to control the position but Vasilyev is working away.
McQueen is working Vasilyev over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasilyev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Vasilyev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McQueen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vasilyev can't do much from the bottom here.
McQueen is looking to take a break and control but Vasilyev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jilly Bean McQueen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McQueen throws a strike aimed at the side of Vasilyev's head but Vasilyev avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasilyev manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
McQueen works his foot free and advances to mount.
Vasilyev tries to lock up and control but McQueen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McQueen is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Vasilyev has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Vasilyev really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jilly Bean McQueen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McQueen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Vasilyev tries to hold on but McQueen pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McQueen tries to control but Vasilyev wriggling away.
McQueen is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Vasilyev is surviving well by controlling McQueen's body position as best he can.
Vasilyev tries to hold on but McQueen pushes him away.
Sergey Vasilyev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vasilyev is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McQueen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Vasilyev is working to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jilly Bean McQueen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McQueen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jilly Bean McQueen!
Jilly Bean McQueen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Neil Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sindri Haraldsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sindri Haraldsson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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144 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Neil Drake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sindri Haraldsson!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Bart Greer and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Haraldsson.
Drake swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Drake smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Drake throws a hook but Haraldsson avoids it easily.
Haraldsson scores with a shot to the body.
Drake definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Drake throws a right hand that misses
and Haraldsson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Drake's knee momentarily.
Sloppy strikes from Drake. Those never looked like landing.
Haraldsson lands a nice hook to Drake's body. Drake takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Haraldsson keeps Drake at a distance using the push kick.
Drake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haraldsson manages to avoid it.
Haraldsson looks to throw a body kick
and Drake counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Haraldsson!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drake is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Haraldsson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Drake tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haraldsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Haraldsson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Drake. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Drake wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Haraldsson, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drake tries to move into full mount but can't pass Haraldsson's legs.
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.
Haraldsson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Drake has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Haraldsson blocking the ground and pound.
Drake has control of Haraldsson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Haraldsson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Drake is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Haraldsson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Drake has hold of Haraldsson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Haraldsson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Drake moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Haraldsson has worked his arm free - good work by Haraldsson!
Drake is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Haraldsson looks calm but he's in trouble here. Drake gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Haraldsson is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Drake lets go of the hold and Haraldsson can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Neil Drake!
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