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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lendog Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gjallahorn Nukington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Nukington's choice of entrance music: Go Straight. Lendog Hunter could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gjallahorn Nukington's chin.
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205 lbs
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213 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Decent boxing
Solid 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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lendog Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gjallahorn Nukington!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Bart Greer and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nukington misses with a two punch combination.
Nukington tries to bum rush Hunter with a series of wild strikes but Hunter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hunter feinted with a counter takedown.
Nukington throws a series of punches but Hunter avoids them all with ease.
Nukington falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hunter counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunter is looking for a kimura here.
Hunter is trying to work for a kimura but Nukington is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter wants to work for an arm triangle but Nukington is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hunter wants to work for an arm triangle but Nukington is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hunter is trying to work for a kimura but Nukington is defending well.
Nukington is defending against the submission attempts here by Hunter.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nukington manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nukington has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hunter off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Nukington jabs Hunter to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gjallahorn Nukington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nukington throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice takedown defense from Nukington. No joy for Hunter on that attempt.
Nukington looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nukington connects with a superb combination that knocks Hunter out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Nukington before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Hunter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gjallahorn Nukington!
Gjallahorn Nukington decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mark Munoz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Martell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Charles Martell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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186 lbs
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184 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mark Munoz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Charles Martell!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Michael Johnstone and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munoz blocks a head kick by Martell.
Martell throws a head kick that misses.
Martell misses with a kick to the body.
Martell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Munoz sprawls well. Munoz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Martell gets slowly back to his feet.
Martell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Munoz avoids it really well and circles away.
Munoz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munoz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Martell.
Mark Munoz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Martell.
Martell misses with a takedown
and Munoz counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munoz tries to close the distance and clinch but Martell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Martell jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Martell shoots in and drives through. Munoz sprawls well.
Munoz throws a big counter combination but Martell scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Munoz gets a clinch.
Munoz gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Munoz throws a strike but Martell avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Munoz is breathing heavily.
Munoz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Munoz being controlled here momentarily.
Munoz stopping the sweep attempt from Martell.
Martell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munoz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Martell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Martell is trying to control the position but Munoz postures up.
Martell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Munoz's guard.
Martell stopping the sweep attempt from Munoz.
Martell postures up.
Munoz is working an open guard so Martell takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martell tries for a takedown but Munoz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Martell throws a low kick but Munoz moves out of range easily.
Munoz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Munoz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martell moves in looking to clinch but Munoz pushes him off.
Martell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Munoz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Martell somewhat.
Martell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Munoz swivels and escapes.
Munoz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Martell was covering up waiting for the punch and Munoz finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Martell looking to control.
Munoz trying to control the position from guard on top but Martell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munoz is looking to work some ground and pound but Martell has wrist control.
Munoz trying to control but Martell is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Munoz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Munoz postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Martell is on top in guard.
Munoz controls Martell momentarily but Martell frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martell is stalling in the full guard.
Martell gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mark Munoz will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Munoz stuffs the takedown attempt from Martell. Martell gets slowly back to his feet.
Martell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Munoz swivels and escapes.
Munoz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Munoz as Martell shoots in.
Mark Munoz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Martell.
Martell closes the distance and clinches up with Munoz, looking for a takedown. Martell pushes Munoz against the cage but Munoz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Munoz avoids the head kick by Martell.
Munoz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Martell fails with the takedown
and Munoz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mark Munoz 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.
Martell misses with a takedown attempt - Munoz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Munoz throws a big counter combination but Martell scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Martell fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martell shoots in but Munoz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A combination from Martell does no damage.
Munoz with a poor takedown
and Martell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Martell lands a jab to Munoz's midsection.
Martell fails with a takedown attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Munoz misses its target.
Munoz rushes Martell and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munoz turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Munoz manages to end up in side control.
Munoz working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Munoz working the head and body with strikes.
Martell takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Munoz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Munoz taking a break here but Martell is having none of it and regains half guard.
Martell gets full guard.
Munoz looking to pass the guard.
Martell manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munoz stops a takedown attempt from Martell.
Munoz has Martell pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Martell manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Martell tries to circle away but Munoz has him pinned against the cage.
Martell missing with knees to the body.
Martell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Martell wants a takedown but no success here.
Martell working hard to break the clinch.
Martell is trying to force a seperation but Munoz has the dominant position.
Munoz has Martell pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Martell manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Martell pulls guard successfully.
Munoz is fighting to break Martell's control of his arms but Martell is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Munoz postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martell is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Munoz is in close to Martell's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Martell striking off his back but it's not causing Munoz any problems.
Munoz throws a big elbow that misses.
Munoz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Martell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Munoz defends it easily.
Munoz with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Munoz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
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 Mark Munoz will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Munoz leaves Martell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Munoz doesn't manage to clinch there - Martell circles away.
Munoz shoots in and drives through. Martell sprawls well.
Mark Munoz is winning the standup battle so far.
Munoz tries to keep at a distance but Martell has taken the fight into the clinch.
Martell gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Munoz.
Martell fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Martell pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Munoz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Martell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Martell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martell is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Martell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Munoz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Martell.
Martell trying to control the pace.
Munoz tries to roll over but Martell keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Munoz looks like he's trying to stand up.
Martell is keen to just control but Munoz is a slippery customer.
Munoz is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at All Time Wrestling - 12 ELITE COACHES, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Munoz is looking for a sweep. Martell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Martell controlling the action here.
Munoz looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martell takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Martell trying to mount his opponent but Munoz defends it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Martell shoots in and drives through. Munoz sprawls well.
Mark Munoz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Martell.
Martell fails with a takedown attempt.
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.
Munoz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Martell.
Martell has his takedown stuffed
and Munoz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Munoz moves into the clinch.
Martell tries to score a body lock takedown but Munoz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mark Munoz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Munoz has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Martell is trying to keep an underhook but Munoz manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Martell manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Martell gets caught napping as Munoz dives in and scores a takedown. Martell manages to retain guard.
Martell has his feet on Munoz's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Munoz has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Martell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Munoz 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julius Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by 2pac - All Eyez On Me. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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215 lbs
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200 lbs
1 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Julius Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bill Wright!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Michael Johnstone and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wright darts in and clinches Jackson up against the cage.
Jackson tries to break the clinch but Wright is controlling the position.
Jackson tries to circle away but Wright has him pinned against the cage.
Wright breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Bill Wright has been cut.
Wright scores with a kick to the body.
Jackson lands with a nice combination. Wright backs away looking to recover.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson lands a head shot.
Julius Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wright shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jackson sprawls well. Jackson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wright gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson drops Wright with a beautiful combination! Wright stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Jackson is looking for the KO!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson dances in with a quick combination. Wright is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Jackson snaps Wright's head back. Wright stumbles backwards against the cage. Jackson steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Wright's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Wright just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Julius Jackson!
A less than humble Julius Jackson misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jhonny Iskandar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jens Klandtman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jhonny Iskandar had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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185 lbs
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194 lbs
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jhonny Iskandar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jens Klandtman!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Sandra Marshall and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klandtman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Iskandar circles away.
Klandtman shoots in for a double leg but Iskandar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Iskandar connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Jens Klandtman has been cut.
Klandtman tries for a takedown but Iskandar circles away easily
and Iskandar counters with a crisp right that sends Klandtman to the canvas! Iskandar follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jhonny Iskandar!
A relieved looking Jhonny Iskandar thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luciano Andrade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hery Rabemananjara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hery Rabemananjara is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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200 lbs
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205 lbs
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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, Luciano Andrade!
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, Hery Rabemananjara!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Peter Branson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrade lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rabemananjara lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Andrade backs up against the cage.
It looks like Luciano Andrade has been cut.
Andrade has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rabemananjara connects with a crisp jab.
Andrade misses with a few strikes there.
It seemed like Rabemananjara was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Andrade lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rabemananjara takes one on the button.
Andrade lands a lovely overhand right.
Andrade waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rabemananjara.
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!
Andrade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rabemananjara manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Rabemananjara was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Andrade swings widly with a right hand
and Rabemananjara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Andrade throws a combination that misses
letting Rabemananjara counter with a right hand.
Rabemananjara moves into range and connects with a jab.
Andrade misses with a shot to the body
and Andrade takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Andrade misses with a hook. Rabemananjara ducked under it nicely.
Andrade sets himself, and Rabemananjara steps forward looking for the clinch! Andrade avoids it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabemananjara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andrade.
Andrade takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Andrade misses with an uppercut. Rabemananjara saw that one coming.
Andrade ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rabemananjara moves away.
Andrade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rabemananjara doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A low kick from Andrade is predictable there
and Andrade takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Andrade misses with a hook
and Rabemananjara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Andrade throws a lazy uppercut
and Rabemananjara counters with a stiff right hand.
Andrade is rocked!
Luciano Andrade's cut is getting worse.
Rabemananjara lands a nice shot to the body.
Oh Andrade is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Andrade is aggressively charging in as Rabemananjara backs up avoiding any damage. Rabemananjara tosses out a jab and Andrade runs right into it face first! Andrade is out cold! Rabemananjara dropped down on all fours and is barking in Andrade's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hery Rabemananjara!
In his post fight interview, Hery Rabemananjara started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joey Mandana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luk Yuha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joey Mandana has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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162 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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181 lbs
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Good takedowns
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Joey Mandana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Luk Yuha!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Sandra Marshall and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mandana uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yuha.
Yuha getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mandana avoids the body shot from Yuha.
Mandana is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Yuha's half guard.
Yuha pushes Mandana off and gets back to his feet.
Yuha throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice takedown defense from Yuha. No joy for Mandana on that attempt.
Mandana needs to keep his hands up - Yuha had a free shot at his head there.
Yuha cracks Mandana with a hook to the temple - Mandana is on wobbly legs here! Yuha swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Mandana falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Yuha wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Luk Yuha!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Austin Radovan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franklin Fitzgerald (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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179 lbs
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180 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Austin Radovan!
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, Franklin Fitzgerald!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Dirk Anderson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzgerald misses with a body kick.
Radovan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fitzgerald to score with a decent uppercut.
Fitzgerald fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fitzgerald throws a low kick but Radovan moves out of range easily.
Fitzgerald avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good exchange - Fitzgerald coming out on top.
Nice straight punches there by Fitzgerald. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fitzgerald.
Radovan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fitzgerald.
Radovan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Radovan misses with a few strikes there.
Fitzgerald scores with a hook.
Fitzgerald throws a jab when Radovan was well out of range.
Radovan darts in and clinches Fitzgerald up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzgerald throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Radovans head.
Radovan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Radovan lands with a right to the head.
Radovan scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzgerald is trying to break the clinch but Radovan is controlling him.
Radovan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fitzgerald backwards.
Radovan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Radovan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A left hand lands to the body for Radovan.
Fitzgerald manages to break the clinch.
Fitzgerald throws a body kick that misses.
Franklin Fitzgerald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Radovan checks the leg kick.
Radovan tries to clinch there but Fitzgerald circles away.
Radovan walks into a straight right hand from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald throws out a loose jab but Radovan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzgerald throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A left lands for Radovan.
Fitzgerald is looking to land body kicks.
The fighters circling - Fitzgerald throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fitzgerald fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Radovan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fitzgerald misses with a straight left.
Fitzgerald takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald throws a nice head kick!
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!
Radovan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzgerald circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fitzgerald misses the jab.
Fitzgerald throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Radovan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Radovan darts in and clinches Fitzgerald up against the cage.
Radovan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Radovan blocking some punches.
Radovan tries to throw a body punch but Fitzgerald avoids it by throwing Radovan back against the cage.
Fitzgerald wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Radovan has him pressed against the cage.
Radovan tries to throw a body punch but Fitzgerald avoids it by throwing Radovan back against the cage.
Fitzgerald can't break the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Radovan.
Fitzgerald has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Radovan seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Fitzgerald can turn it around.
Radovan misses with a body punch.
Fitzgerald blocks an uppercut.
Radovan struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzgerald controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radovan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Radovan tries to land knees in the clinch but Fitzgerald avoids the damage to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fitzgerald blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fitzgerald working hard to break the clinch.
Radovan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Radovan swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzgerald uses good head movement to avoid it.
Radovan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fitzgerald looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fitzgerald wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fitzgerald wants to get back to striking at distance but Radovan won't allow it.
Radovan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fitzgerald's efforts to push away.
Radovan tries a body shot but Fitzgerald blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Radovan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Radovan is struggling to control the position.
Radovan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Radovan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fitzgerald is defending well for now.
Radovan tries to work over Fitzgerald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Radovan struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzgerald controls his hands.
Fitzgerald breaks from the clinch.
Fitzgerald fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice shot lands for Radovan.
Fitzgerald thows a leg kick but Radovan checks it
and Radovan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Radovan takes a swing at Fitzgerald's ribcage but misses.
Radovan ducks under a wild hook from Fitzgerald.
Radovan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fitzgerald jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Radovan stuns Fitzgerald with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Austin Radovan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Radovan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Radovan ducks under a wild hook from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald misses with a lunging right hand
and Radovan counters by clinching up.
Radovan misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Radovan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Radovan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzgerald blocks a body shot from Radovan.
Radovan misses with the head strike.
Radovan pushes Fitzgerald back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Radovan tries to throw a body punch but Fitzgerald avoids it by throwing Radovan back against the cage.
Austin Radovan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fitzgerald tries to circle away but Radovan has him pinned against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Radovan.
Fitzgerald's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzgerald jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Franklin Fitzgerald seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fitzgerald lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Radovan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Radovan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Radovan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzgerald was well out of range. Poor timing from Radovan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzgerald lands a jab.
Radovan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzgerald was well out of range. Poor timing from Radovan.
Fitzgerald tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fitzgerald paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Radovan throws an off balance right hand
enabling Fitzgerald to counter with a crisp jab.
Good shot there by Fitzgerald.
Radovan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jab by Fitzgerald.
Radovan has managed to clinch.
Radovan misses with a body punch.
Fitzgerald can't break the clinch.
Fitzgerald blocks a body shot from Radovan.
Fitzgerald misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Radovan misses with a punch on the inside.
Fitzgerald doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fitzgerald blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Radovan tries to throw a body punch but Fitzgerald avoids it by throwing Radovan back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Radovan tries a body shot but Fitzgerald blocks it.
Fitzgerald tries to circle away but Radovan has him pinned against the cage.
Radovan misses with a punch to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Fitzgerald's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Radovan lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Radovan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Radovan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Radovan has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzgerald.
Radovan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fitzgerald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Radovan scores with a hook to the body. Fitzgerald takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Radovan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fitzgerald.
Nice shot lands for Fitzgerald.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzgerald bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Radovan's head.
Radovan connects with a single shot there.
Fitzgerald moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fitzgerald clobbers Radovan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Radovan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fitzgerald on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Radovan throws a lazy right hand but Fitzgerald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fitzgerald tries a quick counter leg kick but Radovan is wise to it.
Radovan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fitzgerald scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzgerald looks for the body kick but Radovan saw that one coming.
Fitzgerald tests Radovan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fighters circling - Fitzgerald throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fitzgerald swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Radovan finds it's way round the side to connect with Fitzgerald's head.
Some bone on bone action there as Radovan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Radovan misses with a looping left.
Radovan gets a clinch.
Radovan tries a body shot but Fitzgerald blocks it.
Fitzgerald is trying to push Radovan away but Radovan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fitzgerald wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Radovan has him pressed against the cage.
Fitzgerald looking for a takedown.
Fitzgerald tries to pull guard but Radovan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Radovan misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzgerald throws a punch but it's blocked by Radovan.
Fitzgerald breaks from the clinch.
Radovan looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzgerald is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Franklin Fitzgerald will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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.
Radovan moves out of range of the strikes.
Radovan slips a straight right by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald looks to land a left hand but Radovan moved out of range nicely.
Fitzgerald thows a leg kick but Radovan checks it
and Radovan counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Fitzgerald misses.
Radovan has managed to clinch.
Radovan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Radovan swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzgerald uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzgerald has had enough of the clinch but Radovan keeps him there for the moment.
Fitzgerald is looking to break free of the clinch but Radovan has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Radovan has Fitzgerald pressed against the cage, preventing Fitzgerald from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Radovan blocks a body shot from Fitzgerald.
Radovan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Radovan pushes Fitzgerald back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fitzgerald wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Radovan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fitzgerald backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Fitzgerald's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Radovan tries to throw a body punch but Fitzgerald avoids it by throwing Radovan back against the cage.
Radovan can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzgerald controls the action.
Radovan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Radovan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fitzgerald tries to stall but Radovan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Radovan blocks a body shot from Fitzgerald.
Radovan lands an uppercut.
Radovan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Radovan lands a right hand.
Radovan swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzgerald uses good head movement to avoid it.
Radovan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Radovan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Radovan lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Radovan slowing the pace effectively.
Radovan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fitzgerald is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fitzgerald is trying to force a seperation but Radovan has the dominant position.
Radovan digs a right hand underneath Fitzgerald's ribcage. Fitzgerald let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Radovan cracks Fitzgerald with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Radovan.
Radovan is working Fitzgerald over against the cage.
Fitzgerald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Radovan lands with a cross.
Radovan throws a hook to the side of Fitzgerald's head but Fitzgerald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Radovan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Radovan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick from Fitzgerald misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radovan instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzgerald.
Radovan can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzgerald controls the action.
Radovan has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzgerald.
Radovan throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzgerald.
Radovan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Radovan misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzgerald.
Radovan lands a nice uppercut.
Radovan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Radovan lands an uppercut.
Fitzgerald letting Radovan take a breather here.
Radovan misses with some punches.
Radovan keeps control of Fitzgerald as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Radovan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald successfully pulls guard.
Radovan looking to pass the guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fitzgerald can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fitzgerald controlling Radovan's posture.
Radovan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fitzgerald swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fitzgerald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Radovan is one step ahead there.
Radovan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fitzgerald swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fitzgerald has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Austin Radovan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Radovan 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Austin Radovan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Demitrious Dalby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cheng Ki Won (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dalby's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, TOM PETTY - I WON'T BACK DOWN. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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25
215 lbs
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26
215 lbs
8 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Demitrious Dalby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Cheng Ki Won!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Winston Alpacca and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dalby tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dalby moves into range and clinches up with Ki Won.
Dalby gets underhooks to prevent Ki Won's takedown attempt.
Dalby tries a body shot but Ki Won blocks it.
Ki Won has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dalby avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Dalby.
It looks like Cheng Ki Won has been cut.
Dalby lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dalby lands a nice elbow.
Dalby lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dalby connects with a knee to the head.
Dalby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ki Won lands a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dalby wants to stand up but Ki Won is controlling him.
Ki Won trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dalby wants to stand and escape but Ki Won is having none of it.
Dalby will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalby utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ki Won advances to half guard.
Dalby tries to kick Ki Won off but Ki Won keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ki Won seems to be looking for submissions.
Ki Won stops Dalby from getting back to his feet.
Ki Won maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Dalby could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Ki Won has cracked it and Dalby is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Ki Won!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cheng Ki Won!
In his post fight interview, Cheng Ki Won started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bernardo Muriel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Pilou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bernardo Muriel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jean Pilou!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Bart Greer and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pilou misses with a looping right.
Muriel lands a glancing blow to the side of Pilou's head.
Muriel has closed the distance and engaged Pilou in a clinch.
Muriel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Muriel.
Muriel throws a head punch that misses.
Pilou looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pilou manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Muriel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Muriel misses with some punches.
Muriel misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Muriel avoiding damage.
Muriel lands a left hand.
Muriel lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pilou lands a right hand that snaps the head of Muriel backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Muriel fails to land.
Pilou misses with a hook from the clinch.
Muriel working aggressively here.
Muriel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pilou throws a punch but it's blocked by Muriel.
Pilou working aggressively here.
Muriel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pilou backwards.
Pilou blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Muriel throws a punch but it's blocked by Pilou.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pilou goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pilou fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muriel working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muriel.
Pilou blocking some punches.
Muriel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pilou's elbow.
Muriel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pilou.
Muriel has a couple of punches blocked by Pilou.
Pilou trying to land knees to the body.
Muriel can't find room to land a body shot as Pilou controls the action.
Muriel swings wildly with an uppercut but Pilou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muriel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pilou misses with the head strike.
Muriel lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Muriel.
A nice left hand lands by Muriel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muriel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pilou backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pilou.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Muriel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Muriel lands with a light punch inside.
Muriel tries to throw a body punch but Pilou avoids it by throwing Muriel back against the cage.
Muriel stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pilou misses with the head strike.
The referee calls for Muriel to work.
Muriel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pilou.
Muriel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muriel tries to throw a body punch but Pilou avoids it by throwing Muriel back against the cage.
Pilou blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pilou.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pilou.
Muriel taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Muriel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Muriel content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Muriel working aggressively here.
Muriel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Muriel misses with the head strike.
Pilou scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muriel will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pilou up against the cage.
Muriel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Muriel digs a right hand underneath Pilou's ribcage. Pilou let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Muriel can't find room to land a body shot as Pilou controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernardo Muriel dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pilou has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pilou slows down the pace here.
Muriel has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Muriel swings wildly with an uppercut but Pilou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pilou scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Muriel misses with a body punch.
Pilou blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pilou.
Pilou taking a breather.
Pilou continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muriel.
Pilou misses with some punches.
A short left from Muriel.
Pilou goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Muriel.
Pilou blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Muriel misses with a punch to the body.
Pilou is working Muriel over against the cage.
Muriel swings wildly with an uppercut but Pilou uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Muriel.
Pilou blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Muriel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Muriel tries to work over Pilou's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pilou fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muriel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Muriel lands a shot to the body.
Muriel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Muriel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Muriel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Muriel lands with a short shot to the head.
Muriel throws a head punch that misses.
Muriel misses with a punch on the inside.
Muriel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pilou backwards.
Pilou takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pilou throws a head punch that misses.
Pilou throws a head punch that misses.
Muriel trying to stall but Pilou improves his position.
Muriel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pilou being controlled against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pilou tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Muriel.
Muriel working aggressively here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pilou blocking some punches.
Pilou blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Muriel gets through Pilou's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Muriel tries a body shot but Pilou blocks it.
Pilou misses with a hook from the clinch.
Muriel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Muriel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pilou can do to turn this around?
Muriel struggles to land a body shot inside as Pilou controls his hands.
Pilou is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pilou prevents a body shot from Muriel.
Muriel working aggressively here.
Muriel struggles to land a body shot inside as Pilou controls his hands.
Muriel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Muriel misses with the head strike.
Muriel lands an uppercut.
Pilou displaying some good clinch control by pressing Muriel up against the cage.
Muriel lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pilou misses with the head strike.
Pilou blocks a body shot from Muriel.
A head punch on the inside from Muriel fails to land.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernardo Muriel dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Muriel takes the fight into the clinch.
Muriel has a couple of punches blocked by Pilou.
Pilou fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muriel working aggressively here.
Muriel struggles to land a body shot inside as Pilou controls his hands.
Muriel displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pilou up against the cage.
Muriel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pilou.
Pilou leaning against his opponent.
Muriel tries a body shot but Pilou blocks it.
Pilou blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muriel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pilou blocking some punches.
Muriel is leaning against Pilou and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Muriel misses with a punch to the body.
Muriel just leaning against Pilou, taking a breather.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Muriel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pilou misses with a punch on the inside.
Pilou misses with some punches.
Muriel lands a right hand.
Pilou trying to stall but Muriel improves his position.
Muriel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pilou fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bernardo Muriel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muriel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pilou or not.
Muriel lands a shoulder strike.
Muriel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Muriel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muriel lands a shot to the body.
Muriel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Muriel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Muriel.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muriel.
Muriel lands a right hand.
Muriel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pilou's elbow.
Muriel slowing the pace effectively.
Muriel blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muriel will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pilou up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Muriel fails to land.
Good body shot from Muriel.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Muriel.
Pilou pushes Muriel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Muriel lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Muriel misses with the head strike.
Muriel controlling the action here for a moment.
Muriel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Muriel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pilou trying to stall but Muriel improves his position.
A body shot lands from Muriel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pilou struggles to land a body shot inside as Muriel controls his hands.
Muriel lands a body punch in the clinch.
Muriel working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Muriel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Muriel throws a head punch that misses.
Muriel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pilou working aggressively here.
Muriel lands with a left to the head.
Pilou blocks an uppercut.
Muriel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Muriel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Muriel tries to work over Pilou's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Muriel.
Muriel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernardo Muriel clearly takes that round.
That's time! Muriel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Muriel rushes Pilou and presses him up against the cage.
Muriel throws a punch but it's blocked by Pilou.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Muriel misses with some punches.
Muriel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pilou backwards.
Muriel stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short left from Muriel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muriel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pilou backwards.
Muriel misses with a punch to the body.
Pilou working aggressively here.
Muriel lands a right hand.
Pilou swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muriel stalling the fight.
Still in the clinch, Muriel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pilou blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Muriel.
Muriel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muriel throws a head punch that misses.
Muriel throws a punch but it's blocked by Pilou.
Muriel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Muriel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Muriel scores with a shot to the side of Pilou's head.
Muriel is working Pilou over against the cage.
Muriel effectively controlling the action here.
Muriel has a couple of punches blocked by Pilou.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Muriel.
Pilou doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Muriel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pilou backwards.
Muriel tries a body shot but Pilou blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Muriel.
The referee is keeping an eye on Muriel - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Muriel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muriel working aggressively here.
Muriel throws a head punch that misses.
Pilou is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Muriel is defending well for now.
Muriel misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Muriel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pilou trying to control the position but instead, Muriel has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pilou into the cage.
Pilou tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Muriel misses with a punch on the inside.
Pilou is looking to control Muriel's arms but Muriel gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pilou has his back to the cage.
Muriel has Pilou pressed against the cage.
Muriel stalling the fight.
Muriel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Muriel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pilou misses with the head strike.
Muriel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pilou prevents a body shot from Muriel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muriel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Muriel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Muriel takes a shot to the head.
Muriel can't find room to land a body shot as Pilou controls the action.
Pilou is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Muriel is defending well for now.
Muriel scores with a hook to the body.
Muriel misses with a punch on the inside.
Muriel managing to block the knees to the body from Pilou.
Muriel is pushing Pilou up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Muriel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Muriel misses with a punch to the body.
Muriel scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernardo Muriel had his way with Jean Pilou in that round.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Pilou with a jab.
Pilou throws a body shot but no joy.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Muriel clinches.
Muriel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Muriel scores with a shoulder strike.
Muriel working aggressively here.
Muriel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Muriel stalling.
Muriel blocks an uppercut.
Muriel misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muriel lands a body punch.
Muriel misses with some punches.
Muriel misses with the head strike.
Muriel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Muriel lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muriel holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Muriel displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pilou up against the cage.
Muriel seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Come on Muriel - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Muriel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Muriel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Muriel stalling in the clinch.
Muriel blocks an uppercut.
Pilou blocking some punches.
Muriel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muriel blocks an uppercut.
Pilou lands with a short shot to the head.
Muriel tries to work over Pilou's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muriel.
Muriel misses with a punch on the inside.
Pilou misses with a punch on the inside.
Muriel throws a punch but it's blocked by Pilou.
Muriel lands with a left to the head.
Muriel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Muriel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Muriel struggles to land a body shot inside as Pilou controls his hands.
Pilou misses with a punch on the inside.
Pilou has a couple of punches blocked by Muriel.
Pilou trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muriel tries a body shot but Pilou blocks it.
Muriel throws a punch but it's blocked by Pilou.
Muriel throws a head punch that misses.
Pilou tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Muriel working aggressively here.
Pilou misses with a body punch.
Pilou has a couple of punches blocked by Muriel.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pilou.
A head punch on the inside from Muriel fails to land.
Muriel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pilou swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Muriel.
Muriel tries to throw a body punch but Pilou avoids it by throwing Muriel back against the cage.
Muriel misses with some punches.
Bernardo Muriel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muriel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Muriel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Muriel blocking some punches.
Muriel pushes Pilou back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Muriel fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Muriel.
A head punch on the inside from Muriel fails to land.
Jean Pilou has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pilou lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bernardo Muriel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Muriel, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 50:45
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bernardo Muriel!
Bernardo Muriel retains his light heavyweight title!
Bernardo Muriel was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fernardu Palmier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teppo Tavi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Teppo Tavi has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Fernardu Palmier!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Teppo Tavi!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Michael Johnstone and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palmier blocks a leg kick.
Tavi misses the shot to the body.
Palmier tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tavi manages to circle out of the way.
Tavi darts in trying to clinch
and Palmier counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tavi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Palmier, pushing him back against the cage.
Palmier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tavi's elbow.
Tavi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tavi prevents a body shot from Palmier.
Tavi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tavi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tavi's elbow.
Tavi can't find room to land a body shot as Palmier controls the action.
Tavi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tavi throws a body shot but no joy.
A low kick from Tavi is predictable there
and Palmier counters with a straight right hand.
Tavi misses with a shot to the body
and Palmier counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Palmier.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Palmier lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tavi tries to throw a body punch but Palmier avoids it by throwing Tavi back against the cage.
Tavi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tavi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Palmier lands a nice uppercut.
Palmier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tavi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tavi trying to stall but Palmier improves his position.
Palmier digs a right hand into Tavi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tavi's gas tank.
Tavi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Palmier gets through Tavi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Palmier avoids the elbow strike from Tavi, against the cage.
Palmier scores with a hook to the body.
A short left from Palmier.
Palmier misses with a body punch.
Palmier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Palmier.
The referee is keeping an eye on Palmier - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tavi taking a breather.
Palmier lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tavi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Palmier lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tavi looks winded!
Palmier lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Palmier.
Palmier lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tavi tries to work over Palmier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tavi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short uppercut from Palmier.
Palmier blocks an elbow strike from Tavi.
Tavi takes a shot to the head.
Palmier lands with a short shot to the head.
Tavi misses with a punch to the body.
Tavi prevents a body shot from Palmier.
A short left from Palmier.
Tavi takes a shot to the head.
Tavi is rocked!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tavi is still on wobbly legs! Can Palmier finish him?
Palmier throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tavis head.
Palmier lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Palmier.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavi blocks a body shot from Palmier.
Palmier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tavi takes a shot to the head.
Palmier blocking some punches.
Palmier works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Palmier tries to work over Tavi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Palmier - that landed with a thud.
Palmier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tavi misses with a body punch.
Tavi seems to have recovered his senses.
Palmier lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tavi manages to break the clinch.
Tavi misses with a wild body shot.
Tavi closes the distance but Palmier moves to the side
and Palmier connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tavi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Palmier throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tavis head.
A shot in the inside from Palmier.
Tavi can't find room to land a body shot as Palmier controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Palmier struggles to land a body shot inside as Tavi controls his hands.
Palmier lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tavi misses with a punch to the body.
Palmier lands a shoulder strike.
Palmier pushes Tavi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Palmier lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Tavi to his knees! Palmier keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fernardu Palmier!
Fernardu Palmier retains his welterweight title!
A less than humble Fernardu Palmier misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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