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Highland Games 55 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kofi Amankwah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ardian Kurniawan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kofi Amankwah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ardian Kurniawan!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Michael Johnstone and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurniawan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kurniawan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Amankwah defends it nicely.
Kurniawan shoots in looking for a takedown. Amankwah tries to sprawl out of it but Kurniawan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Amankwah manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kofi Amankwah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ardian Kurniawan.
Amankwah looking to score a takedown here. Kurniawan is defending well but Amankwah drives through and ends up in Kurniawan's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Amankwah trying to control but Kurniawan is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amankwah is looking to stand up but Kurniawan won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amankwah trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurniawan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Amankwah is working Kurniawan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amankwah in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Amankwah missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Amankwah drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Amankwah jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kurniawan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kurniawan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Amankwah.
Kurniawan looking for a sweep. Not yet Kurniawan, not yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Amankwah dives in and scores a takedown into Kurniawan's guard.
Kurniawan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Amankwah controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amankwah trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurniawan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Amankwah missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Amankwah trying to control but Kurniawan is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Amankwah lands with a right hand.
Kurniawan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Amankwah attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kurniawan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kurniawan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Amankwah's guard.
Kurniawan forces his way into half guard.
Amankwah is holding on to half guard well.
Kurniawan is pressing down on Amankwah's thigh, looking to free his foot. Amankwah is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amankwah is looking to improve his position.
Kurniawan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Amankwah is just riding it out for now. Kurniawan eventually gives up the hold.
Kurniawan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kofi Amankwah dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Amankwah slaps away a takedown attempt from Kurniawan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kurniawan goes for a double leg but Amankwah avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Amankwah continues to drive forward.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kurniawan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kurniawan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Amankwah fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kofi Amankwah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ardian Kurniawan.
Kurniawan doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Amankwah counter with a right hand.
Kurniawan scores with a takedown into Amankwah's guard.
Amankwah pulls Kurniawan in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurniawan advances to half guard.
Amankwah is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kurniawan can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurniawan wants to work for an arm triangle but Amankwah is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Amankwah moves into full guard.
Amankwah wants to sweep here but Kurniawan controlling him for the moment.
Kurniawan postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Amankwah is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kurniawan, into his guard.
Kurniawan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amankwah preventing the sweep.
Amankwah wants to control from the top but Kurniawan keeps moving.
Amankwah trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kurniawan's guard.
Amankwah trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurniawan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Amankwah drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kurniawan dives on top into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurniawan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Amankwah manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kurniawan has Amankwah in his guard.
Amankwah is stalling in the full guard.
Kurniawan working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Amankwah wants to stand but Kurniawan is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kurniawan keeping moving, preventing Amankwah from controlling successfully.
Amankwah throws a strike but Kurniawan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kurniawan wants to control from the top but Amankwah keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kurniawan postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Amankwah is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kurniawan, into his guard.
Kurniawan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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 Kofi Amankwah will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Amankwah closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kurniawan to the mat! Kurniawan manages to get full guard.
Amankwah drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kurniawan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kurniawan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kurniawan!
Amankwah wants to control but Kurniawan postures up.
Kurniawan is trying to get an arm triangle but Amankwah is defending well.
Amankwah tries to bench press Kurniawan off him but Kurniawan keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amankwah gets back to half guard.
Amankwah looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kurniawan seems to be working for a kimura but Amankwah defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amankwah slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kurniawan trying to control but Amankwah is working from the bottom.
Kurniawan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Amankwah looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Amankwah looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Amankwah!
Amankwah swings around for an armbar but Kurniawan sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Amankwah's guard.
Kofi Amankwah is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurniawan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kurniawan wants to control from the top but Amankwah keeps moving.
Kurniawan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kurniawan postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Amankwah is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kurniawan, into his guard.
Amankwah got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kurniawan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Amankwah has managed to get both his arms back between Kurniawan's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurniawan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kurniawan keeping moving, preventing Amankwah from controlling successfully.
Amankwah is looking to stand up but Kurniawan won't let him.
Amankwah is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kurniawan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kurniawan working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Amankwah slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Amankwah moves in looking to clinch but Kurniawan pushes him off.
Amankwah rushes Kurniawan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kurniawan gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kurniawan trying to control the action but Amankwah is working from the bottom.
Amankwah pushes Kurniawan off looking to stand but Kurniawan dives back in and keeps control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ardian Kurniawan.
I think Amankwah 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 David Hoff scores the fight 30:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kofi Amankwah!
After winning the bout, Kofi Amankwah 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between KR AD (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micky Oniel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). KR AD could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Micky Oniel's chin.
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165 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
Knockout power |
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, KR AD!
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, Micky Oniel!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Daniel Franklin and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
AD throws a body shot but no joy.
Oniel moves out of range of the body kick.
Oniel misses with a two punch combination.
AD throws a big shot that misses.
Oniel's coach down at Fitness elite 24/7 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Oniel's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nice defenses there by Oniel.
AD tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oniel was well out of range. Poor timing from AD.
Oniel lands a nice shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Oniel.
AD throws a body punch but Oniel moves out of range.
Oniel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but AD manages to avoid it.
AD throws a body punch but Oniel moves out of range.
A nice side step and Oniel releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
AD misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
AD displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oniel throws out the jab.
AD takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
AD misses with a hook.
AD takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Oniel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
AD ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oniel moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from AD. Oniel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oniel blocks a head kick by AD.
Oniel misses with a hook to the body
and AD counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
AD works the jab nicely.
Oniel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
AD looks to land a body kick but Oniel moved away.
AD looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Oniel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oniel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but AD circles away quickly and effectively.
Oniel misses with a wild body shot.
AD checks a leg kick.
Oniel throws a series of punches but AD moves out of range.
AD misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
AD takes a swing at Oniel's ribcage but misses.
Oniel tries to work over AD's front leg with a kick but AD checks it.
Oniel fails to land with a series of punches.
AD throws a lazy head kick
and Oniel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
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!
AD throws a body punch but Oniel moves out of range.
Oniel stuns AD with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Oniel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but AD moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
AD is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Oniel lands a right hook to the body.
AD misses with an uppercut.
Oniel throws a nice looking combination but AD bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oniel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
AD misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oniel.
AD slips a jab and a cross from Oniel.
AD is looking to wear down Oniel with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
AD connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
AD swings for the body but Oniel moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
AD is looking to land body kicks.
Oniel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from AD.
Oniel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
AD blocks a low kick nicely.
Oniel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oniel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
AD fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oniel manages to avoid it.
AD keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oniel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
AD dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
AD misses with a looping left.
Oniel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Oniel works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
AD moves out of range as Oniel throws a body kick.
Oniel is looking to chop away at AD's legs.
AD connects with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
AD throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
AD throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oniel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Oniel misses with a low kick.
AD tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oniel was well out of range. Poor timing from AD.
Oniel swings for the body but AD moves out of range.
Nice jab there from AD.
AD works the jab nicely.
AD takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Oniel tries to land a front kick but AD steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A kick lands to the mid section there for AD.
AD scores with a spinning back kick!
Oniel looks winded!
Oniel slips a jab from AD.
AD fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oniel manages to avoid it.
AD jabs Oniel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
KR AD 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.
AD ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oniel moves away.
AD looks to score with a jab to the body but Oniel is just out of range.
AD looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
AD fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
AD looks for the body kick but Oniel saw that one coming.
Oniel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Oniel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Oniel throws a one two combo.
A combination from Oniel does no damage.
Oniel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by AD.
AD throws a body punch but Oniel moves out of range.
Oniel throws a body shot but no joy.
AD thinks about countering with a body kick.
AD fakes the leg kick and cracks Oniel in the body.
AD tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oniel was well out of range. Poor timing from AD.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
AD throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oniel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
AD lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Oniel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Oniel misses.
AD misses with a few strikes there.
Oniel stuns AD with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Oniel thows a leg kick but AD checks it
and AD counters with a nice low kick that buckles Oniel's knee momentarily.
Sloppy strikes from Oniel. Those never looked like landing.
Oniel is breathing heavily.
AD throws a body punch but Oniel moves out of range.
KR AD is winning the standup battle so far.
Oniel throws a left and a right that both miss
and AD counters with a left to the body.
Oniel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
AD catches Oniel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Oniel misses with a leg kick.
AD takes a swing at Oniel's ribcage but misses.
AD misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oniel lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oniel takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
AD throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oniel throws a counter combo.
AD scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Oniel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oniel misses with a jab, cross combination.
A shot to the liver by AD. Beautiful body shot.
AD looks to land a body kick but Oniel moved away.
AD lunges at Oniel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Oniel's hand.
Oniel is rocked!
AD thows a body kick. Oniel tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Oniel is still on wobbly legs! Can AD finish him?
Oniel has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from AD.
AD throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
AD scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Oniel doesn't seem bothered though.
Oniel seems to have recovered his senses.
AD looks to land a body kick but Oniel moved away.
AD lands a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
AD's corner calls for a 1-2. AD obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
AD throws a nice inside leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - AD finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Oniel avoids the body shot from AD.
AD cracks Oniel on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Oniel falls backwards against the cage. AD follows up with more strikes that drop Oniel to his knees. AD keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Oniel! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). KR AD!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mairbek Krylov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexis Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexis Sanchez has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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209 lbs
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207 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mairbek Krylov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alexis Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Michael Johnstone and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Krylov connects with a crisp jab.
Sanchez misses with a hook. Krylov ducked under it nicely.
Krylov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Krylov.
Sanchez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Krylov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanchez.
Krylov looks to land a left hand but Sanchez moved out of range nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Sanchez scores with a four punch combination!
Sanchez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krylov manages to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Krylov.
Sanchez misses with a wild body shot.
Krylov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Krylov scores with a jab.
Krylov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krylov works Sanchez's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krylov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sanchezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Krylov misses with a body shot.
Krylov drops his hands momentarily and Sanchez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Krylov wants to clinch.
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Krylov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Krylov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanchez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Krylov connects with a single shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krylov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Sanchez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Krylov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Krylov throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez slips a straight right by Krylov.
Krylov throws a lazy uppercut
and Sanchez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sanchez tries to move into range but Krylov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez throws a looping overhand right but Krylov ducks down to avoid it.
Krylov misses with a body shot
and Sanchez counters with a straight right hand.
Krylov misses with a hook to the body
and Sanchez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Krylov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Sanchez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Krylov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krylov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Krylov misses the body punch
and Sanchez counters with a stiff right hand.
Sanchez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Alexis Sanchez has been cut.
Krylov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Krylov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Krylov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sanchez takes a swing at Krylov's ribcage but misses.
A quick step to the side and Krylov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krylov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krylov with a jab.
Krylov misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krylov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sanchez being controlled against the cage.
Krylov lands with a light punch inside.
Sanchez tries to circle away but Krylov has him pinned against the cage.
Sanchez prevents a body shot from Krylov.
Krylov misses with the head strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Krylov scores with a decent looking hook.
Krylov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sanchez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mairbek Krylov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexis Sanchez's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Krylov.
Krylov misses with a body shot.
Krylov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Sanchez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Krylov.
Krylov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
Krylov misses with a hook.
Sanchez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mairbek Krylov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krylov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sanchez's head backwards.
Krylov drives through and clinches with Sanchez against the cage.
Krylov effectively controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krylov misses with some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Sanchez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sanchez is trying to break the clinch but Krylov is controlling him.
Sanchez being controlled against the cage.
Krylov keeps control of Sanchez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sanchez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Krylov misses its intended target.
Krylov 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.
Sanchez staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krylov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Krylov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sanchez avoids the body shot from Krylov.
Krylov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanchez takes a swing at Krylov's ribcage but misses.
Sanchez throws a right and a left that Krylov avoids nicely.
Sanchez misses the jab.
Krylov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanchez can do to turn this around?
Krylov throws a series of punches but Sanchez avoids them all with ease.
A slow jab from Krylov misses its intended target.
Sanchez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Krylov throws an off balance right hand
letting Sanchez counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krylov misses the shot to the body.
Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krylov was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanchez.
A swing and a miss from Krylov.
Sanchez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Krylov.
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Krylov misses with a hook.
Sanchez throws a nice looking combination but Krylov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mairbek Krylov is winning the standup battle so far.
Krylov lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanchez throws a body shot but no joy.
Krylov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Krylov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanchez! But no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez swings widly with a right hand
and Sanchez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Krylov throws a body shot but no joy.
Krylov throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez with a hook.
Krylov lands a jab.
Krylov lands a really nice looking cross but Sanchez seems unphased.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krylov misses the shot to the body.
Sanchez punishes Krylov's body with a nice straight punch.
Sanchez walks into a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mairbek Krylov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexis Sanchez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Sanchez moves out of range of the strikes.
Krylov throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Sanchez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Krylov misses with a looping right.
Krylov throws the left hand but Sanchez avoids the punch easily.
Krylov scores with the left hand. Sanchez knows he should have avoided that one.
Krylov throws a hook but Sanchez blocks it.
Sanchez keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krylov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sanchezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sanchez stuns Krylov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Krylov throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Krylov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanchez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez lands a jab to Krylov's midsection.
Krylov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sanchez momentarily.
Sanchez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Krylov throws out the jab.
Krylov misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Krylov misses the target.
Donk. Sanchez catches Krylov right on the button with a cross.
Sanchez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Krylov. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanchez is looking for the big counter here.
Sanchez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Krylov scores with a decent looking hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krylov throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanchez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sanchez unleashes a big counter combination but Krylov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Krylov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Krylov cracks Sanchez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sanchez is rocked!
Sanchez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krylov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sanchez is still on wobbly legs! Can Krylov finish him?
Sanchez is trying to break the clinch but Krylov has him pressed against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Krylov.
Sanchez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Krylov lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanchez seems to have recovered his senses.
Sanchez blocking some punches.
Krylov taking a breather.
Sanchez is trying to break the clinch but Krylov is controlling him.
Krylov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krylov swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krylov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanchez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sanchez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krylov.
Krylov throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
A jab from Krylov does it's job there.
Krylov scores with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krylov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Krylov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Sanchez misses.
Krylov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice side step and Sanchez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sanchez throws a wild hook but Krylov just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Sanchez gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Krylov raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mairbek Krylov!
A victorious Mairbek Krylov 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeffery Lebowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hideki Higkiko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hideki Higkiko has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jeffery Lebowski 's chin.
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161 lbs
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150 lbs
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jeffery Lebowski !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hideki Higkiko!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Michael Johnstone and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lebowski blocks a jab.
Higkiko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Higkiko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Higkiko misses with a straight right.
Lebowski wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Higkiko.
Lebowski moves into range and clinches up with Higkiko.
Lebowski tries to score a body lock takedown but Higkiko shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Higkiko tries to throw a body punch but Lebowski avoids it by throwing Higkiko back against the cage.
Higkiko is trying to break the clinch but Lebowski has him pressed against the cage.
Lebowski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Higkiko gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Higkiko tries to work over Lebowski 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Higkiko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lebowski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Higkiko gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeffery Lebowski . That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higkiko managing to block the knees to the body from Lebowski .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lebowski .
Lebowski trying to land knees to the body.
Higkiko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Higkiko struggles to land a body shot inside as Lebowski controls his hands.
Lebowski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lebowski has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Higkiko after a bit of a struggle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higkiko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Higkiko gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lebowski .
Higkiko working aggressively here.
Higkiko misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Higkiko.
Higkiko struggles to land a body shot inside as Lebowski controls his hands.
Higkiko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lebowski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Higkiko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Higkiko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hideki Higkiko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A right-left combo lands from Higkiko.
Higkiko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lebowski .
Lebowski tries to score with a low kick but Higkiko moves his leg out of the way.
Jab, jab by Higkiko - just one landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higkiko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lebowski holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lebowski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Higkiko tries a body shot but Lebowski blocks it.
Higkiko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Higkiko misses with a body punch.
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!
Higkiko prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lebowski goes for a takedown in the clinch but Higkiko prevents it.
Higkiko prevents a takedown attempt there.
Higkiko misses with a punch to the body.
Lebowski has been working on his balance at The GYM (20 elite coaches on the Island !!!), so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Higkiko.
Higkiko misses with a punch on the inside.
Higkiko working hard to break the clinch.
Lebowski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lebowski blocks a body shot from Higkiko.
Lebowski has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Higkiko is trying to keep an underhook but Lebowski manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Higkiko won't allow Lebowski to pass to mount.
Lebowski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lebowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Higkiko keeps working.
Lebowski not doing much here.
Lebowski wants to pass to mount but Higkiko is defending the position.
Lebowski passes to full mount!
Higkiko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lebowski . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lebowski looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lebowski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Higkiko is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lebowski looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lebowski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Higkiko is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hideki Higkiko dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lebowski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Higkiko can pounce on him.
Higkiko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lebowski wants to clinch up but Higkiko keeps it at a distance.
Lebowski blocks the body kick.
Higkiko scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lebowski misses with a takedown attempt
and Higkiko counters with a good low kick that Lebowski was not able to check.
Higkiko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lebowski fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lebowski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lebowski clinches.
Higkiko misses with a body punch.
Higkiko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lebowski blocks a body shot from Higkiko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lebowski is trying to drag Higkiko to the mat but Higkiko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeffery Lebowski . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Higkiko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lebowski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Higkiko gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Higkiko prevents a takedown attempt there.
Higkiko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Higkiko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lebowski looking to stall.
Higkiko is trying to break the clinch but Lebowski is controlling him.
Higkiko misses with a punch to the body.
Higkiko is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lebowski avoiding damage.
Lebowski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Higkiko.
Higkiko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lebowski 's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Higkiko.
Lebowski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Higkiko is defending well for now.
Higkiko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lebowski is trying to maintain a safe position but Higkiko gets an underhook and turns Lebowski into the cage.
Higkiko is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Higkiko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Higkiko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Higkiko working aggressively here.
Higkiko can't find room to land a body shot as Lebowski controls the action.
Higkiko misses with a body punch.
Higkiko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Higkiko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lebowski 's elbow.
Higkiko misses with a body punch.
Higkiko can't find room to land a body shot as Lebowski controls the action.
Higkiko prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lebowski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Higkiko gets underhooks to prevent Lebowski 's takedown attempt.
Higkiko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lebowski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higkiko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Higkiko working aggressively here.
Lebowski is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Higkiko can't break the clinch.
Higkiko misses with a body punch.
Higkiko prevents the takedown attempt.
Lebowski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Higkiko gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lebowski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Higkiko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lebowski is looking for a takedown.
Higkiko breaks from the clinch.
Higkiko lands a jab to the head.
Lebowski instigates a clinch.
Lebowski prevents a body shot from Higkiko.
Higkiko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Higkiko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lebowski 's elbow.
Higkiko has a couple of punches blocked by Lebowski .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Higkiko breaks from the clinch.
Higkiko lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lebowski tries to work over Higkiko's front leg with a kick but Higkiko checks it.
Lebowski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Higkiko.
Higkiko scores with a spinning back kick!
Hideki Higkiko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Higkiko throws a nice looking combination but Lebowski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lebowski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Higkiko checks a leg kick nicely.
Lebowski gets a double leg takedown into Higkiko's guard.
Higkiko can't keep his opponent in guard - Lebowski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lebowski stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hideki Higkiko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Higkiko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Lebowski .
Higkiko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lebowski .
Higkiko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lebowski 's calf.
A nice leg kick lands there from Higkiko.
Lebowski walks into a left hand.
Lebowski shoots in for a takedown but Higkiko shows good takedown defense.
Higkiko only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lebowski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hideki Higkiko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lebowski rushes Higkiko and presses him up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lebowski is looking to take this one to the mat.
Higkiko is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeffery Lebowski . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Higkiko is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lebowski misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higkiko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Higkiko is pressed up against the cage. Lebowski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Higkiko down to the mat. Higkiko avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lebowski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Higkiko. Higkiko obviously looking to wear him down.
Higkiko bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lebowski shoots in looking for a takedown but Higkiko manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lebowski 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Higkiko has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Higkiko, right into the meat.
Higkiko connects with a solid leg kick.
Higkiko lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A left and a right from Higkiko both land. Nice combination.
Higkiko just misses with a punch to the body.
Lebowski takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Higkiko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lebowski has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Higkiko.
Higkiko throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Higkiko, right into the meat.
Higkiko scores with a nice head shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Higkiko, right into the meat.
Lebowski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Higkiko throws a leg kick which misses Lebowski 's front leg but catches the back leg as Lebowski tries to avoid it.
Higkiko lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lebowski takes a step back to recover.
Higkiko lands a jab-cross combination.
Lebowski shoots in for a double leg but Higkiko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Higkiko shapes to counter with a head kick.
Higkiko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice body kick from Higkiko.
Lebowski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lebowski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Higkiko keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higkiko bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lebowski steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Higkiko. That one must have hurt.
Higkiko lands a leg kick that knocks Lebowski off balance momentarily.
Lebowski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Higkiko avoids it really well and circles away.
Higkiko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lebowski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Higkiko finds it's way round the side to connect with Lebowski 's head.
Higkiko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lebowski looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Higkiko thuds his shin into the meat of Lebowski 's side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Higkiko. Lebowski shrugs it off though.
Lebowski needs to keep his hands up - Higkiko had a free shot at his head there.
Higkiko thuds his right hand into Lebowski 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good exchange - Higkiko coming out on top.
Higkiko scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lebowski misses with a leg kick
and Higkiko counters with a nice leg kick.
Higkiko cracks the inside of Lebowski 's front leg.
Lebowski throws a hook but Higkiko avoids it easily.
Higkiko lands with a good body shot.
Lebowski doesn't manage to clinch there - Higkiko circles away.
Lebowski tries to clinch but Higkiko is having none of it.
Jeffery Lebowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Higkiko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hideki Higkiko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Higkiko 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 26:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 26:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hideki Higkiko!
In defeat, Jeffery Lebowski stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck it'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ronald Raygun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Naankuse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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139 lbs
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ronald Raygun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jacob Naankuse!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, David Hoff and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naankuse moves out of range of the body kick from Raygun.
Raygun misses with a low kick.
Naankuse throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Naankuse looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Raygun swats away the attempt to clinch by Naankuse.
Naankuse throws a hook but Raygun avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Naankuse.
Raygun seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raygun chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Naankuse can pounce on him.
Raygun swings for the body but Naankuse moves out of range.
Raygun takes a swing at Naankuse's ribcage but misses.
Naankuse throws a lazy head kick
and Raygun counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naankuse fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Raygun checks it well.
Naankuse looks to land a left hand but Raygun moved out of range nicely.
Jacob Naankuse is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Naankuse will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Naankuse misses with a jab, cross combination.
A head kick misses from Naankuse.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Naankuse has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Naankuse throws a solid leg kick but Raygun takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Naankuse.
Naankuse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raygun.
Naankuse blocks the body kick.
Naankuse unleashes a big counter combination but Raygun bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Raygun swats away the attempt to clinch by Naankuse.
A punch combination from Naankuse misses.
Naankuse goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Raygun on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naankuse attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Naankuse staying out of range there.
Naankuse fails in his attempt to clinch.
Raygun misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raygun. Naankuse does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Raygun misses its intended target.
Raygun fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Naankuse is out of range.
Naankuse throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Raygun's head.
Raygun throws a hook but Naankuse blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Naankuse misses with a low kick.
A big left from Raygun misses.
Naankuse throws a sloppy head kick and Raygun moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naankuse lands a jab.
Raygun pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Naankuse swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Naankuse throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Raygun swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Raygun attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Naankuse throws a nice looking combination but Raygun bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Raygun blocks a head kick by Naankuse.
Naankuse lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Raygun misses with a looping left.
Raygun loads up on a big right hand but Naankuse slips the punch.
Naankuse tries to clinch up.
Naankuse throws a head kick that misses.
A slow jab from Raygun misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raygun blocks a head kick by Naankuse.
Raygun lands a body shot.
Naankuse thuds his right hand into Raygun's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raygun throws a front kick aimed at Naankuse's knee but Naankuse avoids it well.
Raygun tries to land a front kick but Naankuse steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A little jabbing left from Naankuse on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Naankuse wants to clinch up but Raygun keeps it at a distance.
A head kick misses from Naankuse.
Naankuse moves out of range of the body kick from Raygun.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Naankuse lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Raygun has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Raygun and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Raygun throws a front kick aimed at Naankuse's knee but Naankuse avoids it well.
Naankuse only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Raygun takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Raygun walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Naankuse checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Naankuse 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.
Raygun is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Naankuse.
Naankuse looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Raygun looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Naankuse swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Naankuse throws out a loose jab but Raygun uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raygun misses with a looping right.
Naankuse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raygun.
Raygun tried to score with a low kick but Naankuse checks it.
Naankuse throws a leg kick but Raygun sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raygun scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Raygun is controlling the pace.
Raygun takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raygun is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Naankuse 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.
Raygun punishing his opponent with strikes.
It looks like Jacob Naankuse has been cut.
Raygun landing shots from mount.
Naankuse is rocked!
Raygun looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Naankuse covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ronald Raygun!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Short Fuse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Better Dead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dead has chosen Better off Dead as his entrance music. Better Dead will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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153 lbs
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168 lbs
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Short Fuse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Better Dead!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Daniel Franklin and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Dead, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fuse shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dead but Dead pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dead misses with an uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Fuse blocks the low kick.
Fuse walks into a jab.
Fuse defending well as Dead loads up on a big left hand.
Dead throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fuse counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Dead throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dead fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fuse fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dead avoids it really well and circles away.
Dead misses with a shot to the body
and Fuse counters with a nice kick to the body.
Fuse shoots in for a takedown but Dead shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Short Fuse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dead displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fuse.
Dead scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dead feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fuses jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuse throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dead's waist but Dead gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fuse off to one side.
Dead appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A lazy left from Dead finds it's target.
Dead cracks Fuse with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fuse fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dead avoids it really well and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fuse is defended easily by Dead.
Fuse misses with a takedown attempt - Dead sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dead connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dead catches Fuse with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Fuse forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Better Dead!
Better Dead decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bhola Djin Djin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Moshington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Djin Djin kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Matadjem Yinmixan. Moshington has chosen Common Enemny - Pit Trilogy as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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165 lbs
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169 lbs
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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, Bhola Djin Djin!
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, George Moshington!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Dirk Anderson and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moshington lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Bhola Djin Djin has been cut.
Moshington pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Djin Djin back to the cage. Moshington follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Moshington misses with a hook.
Moshington walks into a stiff left hand from Djin Djin.
Moshington cracks Djin Djin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Djin Djin is rocked!
Moshington lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Djin Djin falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). George Moshington!
Our winner, George Moshington, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eirikur Adalsteinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ludko Struja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Eirikur Adalsteinn has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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211 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eirikur Adalsteinn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ludko Struja!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Winston Alpacca and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adalsteinn scores with a three punch combo!
Struja throws a wild body kick that Adalsteinn sees coming a mile off.
Adalsteinn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A nice combination there by Adalsteinn.
Struja has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Adalsteinn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And Struja tries to counter it with a takedown but Adalsteinn pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Struja has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Struja there as he acknowledges the shot.
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!
Adalsteinn just misses with a punch to the body.
Adalsteinn misses with a wild body shot.
And Struja tries to counter it with a takedown but Adalsteinn pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Struja moves to clinch but Adalsteinn breaks away
and Adalsteinn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Adalsteinn digs a good hook to Struja's body.
Adalsteinn really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Adalsteinn throws a sloppy body shot
so Struja counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Struja scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Struja has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Adalsteinn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Struja lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Struja scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Struja drops back looking for a leg! Adalsteinn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Adalsteinn manages to kick Struja off! Struja jumps back into Adalsteinn's guard.
Adalsteinn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Struja on the ground.
Adalsteinn keeping moving, preventing Struja from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Struja postures up and lands a big shot to Adalsteinn's brow.
Struja stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Adalsteinn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Adalsteinn is trying to control the position but Struja postures up.
Struja connects with a couple of short punches.
Struja with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Struja chips away with some ground and pound.
Struja stands and throws Adalsteinn's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Struja lands a decent elbow from side control.
Struja is looking to take a break and control but Adalsteinn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Struja scoring with punches and elbows.
Struja working the ground and pound.
Adalsteinn is rocked!
A big shot lands for Struja! That's hurt Adalsteinn! Will he recover? Struja fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ludko Struja!
During a confident post fight interview, Ludko Struja 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Massa Hurmaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnavut Sevket (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arnavut Sevket has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Massa Hurmaaja!
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, Arnavut Sevket!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, David Hoff and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sevket gets caught flat footed, as Hurmaaja shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hurmaaja working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hurmaaja wants to pass the guard but Sevket is keeping the position.
Hurmaaja loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hurmaaja in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hurmaaja missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sevket looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hurmaaja is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sevket avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sevket keeping moving, preventing Hurmaaja from controlling successfully.
Hurmaaja with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sevket 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.
Sevket preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Massa Hurmaaja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hurmaaja cracks a nice hook into Sevket's ribs.
Sevket throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hurmaaja on the side of the head.
It looks like Massa Hurmaaja has been cut.
Sevket digs a good body shot into Hurmaaja's ribs.
Hurmaaja shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hurmaaja drops an elbow to the side of Sevket's head.
Hurmaaja looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hurmaaja throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hurmaaja throwing shots but Sevket is blocking nicely.
Hurmaaja sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sevket defending well though.
Hurmaaja working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hurmaaja lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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!
Sevket avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hurmaaja.
Sevket felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Sevket is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hurmaaja scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hurmaaja is trying to work for a kimura but Sevket is defending well.
Nice strikes from Hurmaaja there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurmaaja thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sevket's head.
Sevket regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hurmaaja.
Hurmaaja throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sevket works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hurmaaja throwing strikes from guard but Sevket blocks nicely.
Hurmaaja preventing the sweep.
Hurmaaja throws a big elbow that misses.
Hurmaaja postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hurmaaja scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sevket preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hurmaaja throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sevket works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hurmaaja throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sevket works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sevket has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sevket misses with a wild body shot.
Sevket throws a shot from downtown. Hurmaaja moves away and avoids it.
Hurmaaja changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sevket lands with a hook. Hurmaaja tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hurmaaja feints and as Sevket raises his hands in defense, Hurmaaja changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sevket preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hurmaaja is looking to work some ground and pound but Sevket has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Massa Hurmaaja dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Massa Hurmaaja's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hurmaaja swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hurmaaja dives in and scores a takedown into Sevket's guard.
Massa Hurmaaja overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hurmaaja postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hurmaaja stands up over Sevket, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hurmaaja trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hurmaaja loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hurmaaja throws a strike but Sevket rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hurmaaja looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurmaaja looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hurmaaja being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurmaaja had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sevket defends it easily.
Hurmaaja trying to control the position.
Hurmaaja looking for a sweep. Not yet Hurmaaja, not yet.
Hurmaaja wants to control but Sevket passes easily into half guard.
That's two 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.
Sevket prevents Hurmaaja from improving his position.
Hurmaaja is pressing down on Sevket's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sevket must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sevket trying to control but Hurmaaja is working from the bottom.
Hurmaaja lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Hurmaaja working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hurmaaja working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sevket's head.
Hurmaaja postures up in Sevket's guard and throws a big left but Sevket blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurmaaja cracks Sevket with a solid left hand.
Hurmaaja pushes down on Sevket's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sevket wants to get back to full guard but Hurmaaja has mounted him!
Hurmaaja is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Sevket can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Sevket tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hurmaaja thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Hurmaaja trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sevket avoids a series of strikes thrown by Hurmaaja.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sevket can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hurmaaja in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
It looks like Arnavut Sevket has been cut.
Hurmaaja working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Sevket slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Sevket blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hurmaaja.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hurmaaja takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hurmaaja is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sevket sees it coming and defends easily.
Hurmaaja with the ground and pound but Sevket uses the opportunity to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Massa Hurmaaja dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Hurmaaja scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hurmaaja is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hurmaaja wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sevket keeps working.
Sevket is controlling Hurmaaja's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Sevket has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hurmaaja is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurmaaja thows a huge punch but Sevket dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurmaaja uses his free foot to push down on Sevket's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sevket.
Sevket wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hurmaaja.
Hurmaaja lands a nice shot to the head.
Poor strikes thrown by Hurmaaja there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Hurmaaja looking to ground and pound but Sevket is blocking nicely.
Sevket is squirming around, avoiding Hurmaaja's attempts to control the action.
Hurmaaja definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hurmaaja dominating with strikes here.
Arnavut Sevket has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hurmaaja thowing shots but they're missing.
Hurmaaja misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Sevket tries to hold on but Hurmaaja pushes him away.
Hurmaaja looking to land elbow strikes but Sevket uses the position to regain half guard.
Hurmaaja passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sevket!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hurmaaja goes for an armbar but Sevket turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Sevket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurmaaja throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sevket escapes and throws Hurmaaja's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Hurmaaja is looking for a sweep.
Hurmaaja sneaks back into half guard.
Hurmaaja tries to roll over but Sevket keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hurmaaja wants to sweep but Sevket has passed to side control!
A control attempt from Hurmaaja but he's now mounted!
Sevket dominating with strikes here.
Massa Hurmaaja is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sevket looking to finish Hurmaaja with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hurmaaja!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hurmaaja sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hurmaaja trying to control but Sevket postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Massa Hurmaaja showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hurmaaja, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Massa Hurmaaja!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mustafa Shabazz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gottlieb Hiebknecht (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mustafa Shabazz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gottlieb Hiebknecht!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Santiago Holmes and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hiebknecht throws a right hand that misses
and Shabazz counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hiebknecht misses with a body punch.
Shabazz blocks a body shot from Hiebknecht.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hiebknecht on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Shabazz has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Shabazz is working for takedown but Hiebknecht is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hiebknecht misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shabazz pulls Hiebknecht into guard.
Hiebknecht postures up.
Shabazz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hiebknecht trying to control the position from guard on top but Shabazz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hiebknecht must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shabazz pulls Hiebknecht in close to his closed guard and prevents Hiebknecht from doing any damage or advancing position.
Shabazz working a defensive guard but Hiebknecht manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiebknecht is looking to take a break and control but Shabazz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hiebknecht might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Shabazz haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Shabazz is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Shabazz actively working from the bottom here.
Shabazz wants to improve his position but Hiebknecht is controlling well.
Shabazz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hiebknecht is working away from the top position though.
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.
Hiebknecht is looking for a kimura here.
Shabazz moves into full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hiebknecht stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shabazz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shabazz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hiebknecht defends it easily.
Hiebknecht trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shabazz has Hiebknecht pulled in close to control his posture.
Hiebknecht avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shabazz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shabazz working for submissions but it's allowed Hiebknecht to get to half guard.
Shabazz won't allow Hiebknecht to pass to mount.
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.
Shabazz is trying to control but can't.
Hiebknecht passes to full mount!
Shabazz is desperately trying to improve his position but Hiebknecht has a good base and remains in mount.
Shabazz tries to hold on but Hiebknecht pushes him away.
Shabazz working to try and regain half guard.
Hiebknecht really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shabazz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hiebknecht looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shabazz wants to hold on but Hiebknecht pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hiebknecht tries to control but Shabazz wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gottlieb Hiebknecht will probably get the nod.
That's time! Shabazz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hiebknecht is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shabazz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hiebknecht.
Hiebknecht has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Hiebknecht avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hiebknecht doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Shabazz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hiebknecht.
Shabazz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Shabazz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hiebknecht punishes Shabazz's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiebknecht misses with a hook
and Shabazz counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hiebknecht!
Hiebknecht manages to work his way to half guard, despite Shabazz's best efforts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shabazz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hiebknecht doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shabazz.
Shabazz is looking to advance position but Hiebknecht won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shabazz trying to control from half guard but Hiebknecht is working away.
Shabazz is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hiebknecht is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Shabazz passes to full mount!
Shabazz tries to control but Hiebknecht wriggling away.
Shabazz avoids the attempt from Hiebknecht to control.
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.
Shabazz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hiebknecht tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shabazz punching from mount but Hiebknecht doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Shabazz is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hiebknecht to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hiebknecht shrugs it off.
Hiebknecht is trying to escape the mount.
Shabazz looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Shabazz goes for an armbar but Hiebknecht turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hiebknecht.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shabazz working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hiebknecht has passed into half guard!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hiebknecht not doing much here.
Shabazz is looking to improve his position.
Hiebknecht is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
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.
Shabazz trying to control here.
Shabazz won't allow Hiebknecht to pass to mount.
Hiebknecht is trying to control the action in half guard but Shabazz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shabazz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shabazz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hiebknecht trying to control but Shabazz is working from the bottom.
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 Mustafa Shabazz will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Shabazz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hiebknecht misses with a two punch combination.
Shabazz wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hiebknecht scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shabazz doesn't seem bothered though.
Shabazz tries to clinch up but Hiebknecht circles away and keeps his distance.
Shabazz staying out of range there.
Shabazz dives in and grabs Hiebknecht's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hiebknecht pushes down on Shabazz's head and hops out.
Shabazz tries to clinch up but Hiebknecht circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiebknecht tests Shabazz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Some wild striking there from Hiebknecht.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shabazz takes one on the button.
Hiebknecht ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shabazz moves away.
Shabazz rushes Hiebknecht and presses him up against the cage.
Shabazz trying to land knees to the body.
Hiebknecht working aggressively here.
Shabazz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hiebknecht.
Shabazz has clasped his hands together around Hiebknecht's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Hiebknecht tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shabazz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hiebknecht has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shabazz trying to control the action but Hiebknecht is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiebknecht is trying to improve his position.
Shabazz trying to control the position but Hiebknecht is working away.
Hiebknecht is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Shabazz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiebknecht tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shabazz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hiebknecht is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Shabazz misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Shabazz moves into full mount!
Shabazz wants to control the pace but Hiebknecht is squirming around nicely.
Shabazz sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shabazz has hold of Hiebknecht's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hiebknecht manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Hiebknecht working to try and regain half guard.
Hiebknecht wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Shabazz.
Shabazz goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Hiebknecht is on top in guard.
Shabazz controls Hiebknecht momentarily but Hiebknecht frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hiebknecht stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shabazz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Gottlieb Hiebknecht just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hiebknecht connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shabazz's hands.
Shabazz closes the distance and clinches.
Shabazz wants the takedown. Hiebknecht is fighting it off but Shabazz persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hiebknecht's guard against the cage.
Shabazz trying to control the position from guard on top but Hiebknecht is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hiebknecht is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shabazz trying to control but Hiebknecht is working from the bottom.
Mustafa Shabazz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shabazz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Shabazz tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiebknecht gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Shabazz passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hiebknecht!
Shabazz jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hiebknecht is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hiebknecht and Shabazz has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Shabazz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hiebknecht has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hiebknecht looks to move to half guard but instead Shabazz has passed into mount! Damn!
Shabazz goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Hiebknecht turns into him and now he's in Shabazz's guard.
Hiebknecht pushes down on Shabazz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Shabazz tries to roll over but Hiebknecht keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiebknecht wants to pass the guard but Shabazz is defending well.
Shabazz wants to control but Hiebknecht is keeping busy.
Shabazz is looking to improve his position.
Hiebknecht seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shabazz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hiebknecht is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shabazz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four 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.
Shabazz wants to control but Hiebknecht is keeping busy.
Shabazz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shabazz wants to control but Hiebknecht is keeping busy.
Shabazz is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shabazz actively working from the bottom here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Mustafa Shabazz will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Hiebknecht connects with a body shot that sends Shabazz's belly button to the back.
The fighters circling - Hiebknecht throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shabazz avoids the body shot from Hiebknecht.
Hiebknecht throws a body punch but Shabazz moves out of range.
Hiebknecht lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shabazz circles away quickly and effectively.
Hiebknecht throws a combination that misses
and Shabazz counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shabazz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shabazz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hiebknecht gets back to full guard.
Shabazz won't allow Hiebknecht to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shabazz passes into half guard.
Hiebknecht gets back to full guard.
Shabazz trying to control but Hiebknecht is working from the bottom.
Hiebknecht controlling Shabazz's posture.
Shabazz trying to control but Hiebknecht is working from the bottom.
Hiebknecht had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shabazz defends it easily.
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.
Shabazz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hiebknecht keeping full guard, as Shabazz tries to pass.
Hiebknecht is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shabazz defends well.
Shabazz looking to sit in guard and control but Hiebknecht gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shabazz keeping full guard, as Hiebknecht tries to pass.
Shabazz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shabazz working for a triangle but Hiebknecht defends it easily.
Shabazz pulls Hiebknecht in to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shabazz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hiebknecht gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hiebknecht got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shabazz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hiebknecht has managed to get both his arms back between Shabazz's legs - danger averted.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Shabazz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hiebknecht is aware though and is defending well.
Hiebknecht wants to pass the guard but Shabazz is keeping the position.
Hiebknecht slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hiebknecht trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gottlieb Hiebknecht.
I think Hiebknecht has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 48:49
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 46:49
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gottlieb Hiebknecht!
Gottlieb Hiebknecht is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Gottlieb Hiebknecht thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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