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Going Crazy PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Stelling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander comes into the arena with Superheroes blaring out of the sound system. Stelling has chosen London Calling as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jack Stelling will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Michael Alexander!
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, Jack Stelling !
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Winston Alpacca and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stelling fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stelling lands a high kick!
Stelling is looking to clinch but Alexander is avoiding it.
Alexander drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Stelling working a defensive guard here.
Stelling has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Hut - $50. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Alexander has gone for a leg lock! Stelling slips out almost immediately though and dives into Alexander's guard.
Alexander is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stelling lands a couple of digs.
Alexander looking for a sweep. Not yet Alexander, not yet.
Stelling is fighting to break Alexander's control of his arms but Alexander is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Alexander keeping moving, preventing Stelling from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alexander closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stelling did well to prevent Alexander getting side control.
Nice strikes from Alexander there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stelling is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alexander pulls his head out easily.
Alexander looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander drops an elbow to the side of Stelling 's head.
Alexander prevents Stelling from improving his position.
Stelling taking some punishment here, with Alexander in his half guard.
Alexander seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Alexander seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Stelling for as long as he can get away with.
Alexander has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Alexander.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stelling punching from the bottom.
Alexander slows the pace down in half guard.
Alexander is looking for a kimura but Stelling is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Alexander to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Alexander missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Alexander knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stelling on the ground.
Alexander is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stelling defends it well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Alexander in particular looking to stall.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Stelling tries to clinch but Alexander moves out of range.
Alexander tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stelling swivels and escapes.
Stelling dives in for a single leg takedown but Alexander sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Alexander throws a hook but Stelling blocks it.
Stelling feints the counter takedown.
Alexander looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stelling has a takedown stuffed.
Michael Alexander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Stelling .
Excellent takedown into side control there by Alexander.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Alexander dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Alexander throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stelling dives in and grabs Alexander's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alexander pushes down on Stelling 's head and hops out.
Stelling throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Alexander.
Alexander lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Alexander closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Stelling quickly recovers to half guard.
Alexander seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Alexander continues to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stelling keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Stelling has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Alexander is on him like a limpet, forcing Stelling back against the cage.
Stelling stops a takedown attempt from Alexander.
Alexander goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stelling escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Alexander.
Stelling is breathing heavily.
Stelling is working to avoid the ground and pound but Alexander connects with a decent elbow.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Alexander cracks Stelling with a big right hand but Stelling just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander swings around for an armbar but Stelling sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Alexander's guard.
Stelling loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Alexander is controlling Stelling 's posture.
Alexander working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stelling .
Alexander has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Stelling is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
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!
Alexander is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Stelling can't fight it off and eventually Alexander manages to take the fight to the floor. Stelling looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Alexander stands up over Stelling , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander looking to sit in guard and control but Stelling gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Stelling working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Michael Alexander overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alexander pulls Stelling in to control the position.
Alexander has a closed guard, preventing Stelling from standing up.
Alexander throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Stelling escapes and throws Alexander's legs to the side, diving into side control!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Stelling trying to control the position but Alexander is working away.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Alexander closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Alexander tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stelling smiles and moves away.
Stelling scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Alexander lands a two punch combo.
Stelling takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Alexander scores with the left hand. Stelling knows he should have avoided that one.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Alexander.
Alexander is putting a hurting on Stelling here, landing some big shots from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Alexander dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Alexander lands a nice shot that snaps Stelling 's head back.
Stelling tries to clinch there but Alexander circles away.
Stelling closes the distance and clinches up with Alexander, looking for a takedown. Stelling pushes Alexander against the cage but Alexander circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Alexander fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stelling is out of range.
Alexander gets a takedown into half guard.
Stelling blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alexander.
Alexander trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander working Stelling over with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander is controlling the pace.
Alexander prevents Stelling from standing back up.
Stelling takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alexander passes the guard and advances to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stelling wants to control but Alexander is having none of it.
Stelling taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander landing strikes from the mount.
Stelling takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Alexander looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Alexander is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stelling can do to turn this around?
Stelling tries to buck Alexander off but he can't manage it.
Alexander takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Alexander cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Alexander jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Stelling is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Stelling and Alexander has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Stelling takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander is working Stelling over with some ground and pound from side control.
Alexander moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Alexander wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stelling keeps working.
Michael Alexander is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alexander cracks Stelling with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jack Stelling has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A lull in the action here as Alexander stalls from top position.
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.
Alexander continues to hold on tight.
Alexander lands an elbow.
Alexander looks up at the clock and then as Stelling takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Alexander smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Alexander in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Alexander showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alexander has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:26
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:26
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Alexander!
Michael Alexander seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Jack Stelling was interviewed post fight and said 'Don't Worries Fans, I Will Come Back And Win For My UK Fans'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Canela De La Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roscoe Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roscoe Jenkins is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Blue 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Canela De La Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Roscoe Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, David Hoff and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. De La Cruz sprawls well initially but Jenkins persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jenkins 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.
Jenkins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jenkins throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
De La Cruz works his way to full guard. Good work.
De La Cruz has momentary wrist control but Jenkins slips an elbow through the middle.
Jenkins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jenkins drops back looking for a leg! De La Cruz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and De La Cruz manages to kick Jenkins off! Jenkins jumps back into De La Cruz's guard.
Jenkins lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins stands up from guard. Let's bang!
De La Cruz fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De La Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jenkins as he avoids it easily.
Jenkins dives in for a single leg takedown but De La Cruz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
De La Cruz is looking to clinch but Jenkins is avoiding it.
Roscoe Jenkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De La Cruz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
De La Cruz scores with a decent looking hook.
Jenkins looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jenkins postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
De La Cruz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jenkins defends well.
De La Cruz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jenkins cracks De La Cruz with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins landing some decent shots from guard.
Jenkins content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
De La Cruz is rocked!
It looks like Canela De La Cruz has been cut.
De La Cruz wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Jenkins manages to pass to side control.
Oh De La Cruz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jenkins throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing De La Cruz to regain full guard.
De La Cruz seems to have got his legs back now.
De La Cruz wants to sweep but no luck.
Jenkins with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jenkins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
De La Cruz has an active guard here but Jenkins has managed to pass into half guard.
Jenkins stands up out of the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jenkins lands in his opponent's guard.
Jenkins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jenkins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jenkins makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jenkins throws a big elbow that misses.
De La Cruz is working an open guard so Jenkins takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
De La Cruz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Canela De La Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from De La Cruz.
Jenkins shoots in and bounces De La Cruz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
De La Cruz will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of De La Cruz's head.
De La Cruz can't keep his opponent in guard - Jenkins advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jenkins throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
De La Cruz tries to roll over but Jenkins keeps him under control.
De La Cruz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jenkins scoring with some ground and pound.
De La Cruz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
De La Cruz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jenkins.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roscoe Jenkins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Canela De La Cruz's cut.
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.
Jenkins dives in and scores a takedown into De La Cruz's guard.
De La Cruz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jenkins stands up and waves to De La Cruz to follow him.
Canela De La Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
De La Cruz fails to land the takedown.
Jenkins tries to counter with a clinch but De La Cruz shakes him off and moves away.
Jenkins stuffs the takedown.
Jenkins closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. De La Cruz quickly recovers to half guard.
Jenkins throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
De La Cruz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jenkins's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jenkins's back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - De La Cruz's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
De La Cruz is striking well from the back but Jenkins escapes and manages to control the positon and works his way to half guard. A much better position - the crisis is over for the time being.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins is looking to escape.
De La Cruz drops an elbow to the side of Jenkins's head.
De La Cruz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jenkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jenkins wants to control but De La Cruz is keeping busy.
De La Cruz throwing shots but Jenkins is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De La Cruz looks to land a strike but Jenkins avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Roscoe Jenkins has got the better of the ground game so far.
De La Cruz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jenkins is keeping the position for now.
De La Cruz throws an elbow that misses. Jenkins uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in De La Cruz's guard. Nice move by Jenkins!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jenkins keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of De La Cruz's head.
De La Cruz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jenkins defends it easily.
De La Cruz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
De La Cruz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jenkins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jenkins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jenkins works over De La Cruz with some ground and pound from guard.
Jenkins postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
De La Cruz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jenkins defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
De La Cruz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
De La Cruz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
De La Cruz has his foot on Jenkins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jenkins works his way back into a safe position though.
Jenkins stands and steps away. De La Cruz gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jenkins feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jenkins is in close to De La Cruz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jenkins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as De La Cruz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jenkins lands a couple of elbows.
Jenkins chips away with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are working up against the cage. De La Cruz manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Jenkins gets control of De La Cruz's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jenkins will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jenkins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
De La Cruz throws an elbow that misses. Jenkins uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in De La Cruz's guard. Nice move by Jenkins!
Jenkins postures up in De La Cruz's guard and throws a big left but De La Cruz blocks it.
De La Cruz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jenkins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jenkins lands a couple of decent looking shots.
De La Cruz has momentary wrist control but Jenkins slips an elbow through the middle.
De La Cruz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jenkins landing some decent shots from guard.
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 Canela De La Cruz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Canela De La Cruz's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
De La Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jenkins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
De La Cruz shoots for a double leg takedown but Jenkins sprawls well. He's pushed De La Cruz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
De La Cruz tries to clinch but Jenkins moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
De La Cruz looks for a takedown but Jenkins sprawls well.
Jenkins drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jenkins tries to advance to mount but De La Cruz denies him.
De La Cruz on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Jenkins closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jenkins looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks De La Cruz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De La Cruz wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De La Cruz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jenkins.
De La Cruz pushes Jenkins off looking to stand but Jenkins dives back in and keeps control.
Ground and pound from Jenkins.
Jenkins scoring with strikes to the body and head.
De La Cruz wants to control but Jenkins is keeping busy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jenkins scores with a big shot! De La Cruz's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save De La Cruz! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roscoe Jenkins!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Colt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). West has chosen J.Cole - No Role Modelz as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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183 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
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184 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jackson Colt!
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, Andrew West!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Michael Johnstone and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
West tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Colt defends well and West ends up having to push Colt into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Colt appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
West thuds a left hand into Colt's body.
A telegraphed right hand from West misses the target.
Colt wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
West scores with a hook to the body. Colt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A slow jab from West misses its intended target.
West throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Colt's waist but Colt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing West off to one side.
Colt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Colt feinted with a counter takedown.
Jackson Colt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew West.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Colt is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
West misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
West throws an overhand right that lands on Colt's shoulder, as Colt tries to avoid the shot.
Colt changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Colt is on the wrong end of a nice combination from West.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colt slips under a jab from West.
West pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Colt is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from West.
West missing with a left hand there. Colt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Colt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
West throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Colt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
West misses with a hook. Colt ducked under it nicely.
Colt checks a leg kick nicely.
West misses with a combination
and Colt counters with a two punch combo.
Jackson Colt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
West rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Colt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
West shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Colt sprawls well. Colt wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. West gets slowly back to his feet.
Colt changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colt moves away from the strike by West.
Colt is looking for a counter combo.
Andrew West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Colt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Colt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Some bone on bone action there as Colt checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
West throws a jab but it's blocked by Colt.
West misses with an uppercut.
As West looks to move away, Colt throws a big counter combo bu West just gets out of the way.
Colt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from West.
West has his takedown stuffed
and Colt counters by clinching up.
West breaks the clinch.
Colt ducks under a wild hook from West.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colt slips under a jab.
Colt went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
West takes a swing at Colt's ribcage but misses.
As West looks to move away, Colt throws a big counter combo bu West just gets out of the way.
West throws an off balance right hand
and Colt holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Colt prevents the takedown attempt.
West manages to break the clinch.
West tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Colt defends well and West ends up having to push Colt into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Colt throws a big counter combination but West scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Colt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Colt. No joy for West on that attempt.
Colt appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A bone on bone clash there as Colt blocks the leg kick.
West fails with a takedown attempt.
Colt changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
West throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
West throws a series of punches but Colt moves out of range.
Colt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As West looks to move away, Colt throws a big counter combo bu West just gets out of the way.
West throws a lazy uppercut
and Colt moves into the clinch.
Colt keeps the fight in the clinch, despite West's efforts to push away.
West breaks from the clinch.
Colt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Colt tries to counter by moving into the clinch but West manages to circle out of the way.
West fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Colt manages to avoid it.
Colt is looking for a counter combo.
A big right from West misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew West dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A jab from West misses.
Colt seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
West has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
West misses the jab.
West throws a looping overhand right but Colt ducks down to avoid it.
Colt seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
West throws a body shot but no joy.
Colt tries to counter by moving into the clinch but West manages to circle out of the way.
West shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Colt but Colt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
West closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Colt to the mat! Colt manages to get full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colt has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Colt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
West postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West scoring with punches to the head and body.
Colt looking for a sweep. Not yet Colt, not yet.
West passes Colt's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Colt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Colt keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
West thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Colt's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. West connects with a nice short shot to Colt's temple.
Colt keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Colt blocking the ground and pound attempt from West.
Colt on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
West is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Colt is just riding it out for now. West eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colt gets back to full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Colt holds on and takes a little breather.
Colt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. West doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. West manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
West throwing strikes from guard but Colt blocks nicely.
West decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West throws a body punch but Colt moves out of range.
Colt defending well as West loads up on a big left hand.
A punch combination from West misses.
West darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A big left from West misses.
Colt seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've been informed that West has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
West gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Colt counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
West looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
West not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Colt tries to get to full guard but West has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West is pressing down on Colt's thigh, looking to free his foot. Colt is holding on for now.
West throws a strike but Colt avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
West working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Colt keeping moving, preventing West from controlling successfully.
Colt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
West throws a big elbow that misses.
Colt is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Colt keeping moving, preventing West from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Colt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew West showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
West misses with a left hand
and Colt counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
West throws a left and a right that both miss
and Colt counters with a series of strikes. West will be more careful next time no doubt.
West cracks Colt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
West loads up on a big right hand but Colt slips the punch.
Colt drops down looking for a counter takedown but West sprawls and moves away.
Colt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from West.
A telegraphed right hand from West misses the target.
A slow jab from West misses its intended target.
Colt is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West misses with an uppercut
and Colt counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The fighters circling - West throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
No luck for West with that takedown attempt.
Colt is looking for a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West shoots in looking for a takedown. Colt tries to sprawl out of it but West keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Colt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Colt drops down looking for a counter takedown but West sprawls and moves away.
West changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Colt tries to avoid it but West manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Colt to the ground. Colt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Colt seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jackson Colt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew West.
West rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Colt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Colt seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Colt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as West throws out the jab.
Colt wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Colt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
West throws a poor cross that misses
and Colt counters with a two punch combo.
Andrew West seems to be getting the better of the standup.
West closes the distance and clinches up with Colt, looking for a takedown. West pushes Colt against the cage but Colt circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Colt half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
West throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Colt is looking for a counter combo.
West misses the jab.
Colt appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
West throws a left and a right that both miss
and Colt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
West closes this distance looking for a takedown but Colt circles away.
Colt went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
West takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
West throws a jab when Colt was well out of range.
Colt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from West.
Colt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from West.
West scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Colt staying out of range there.
Colt seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A big right from West misses.
As West looks to move away, Colt throws a big counter combo bu West just gets out of the way.
West thows a left - swing and a miss!
Colt ducks under a wild hook from West.
As West looks to move away, Colt throws a big counter combo bu West just gets out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West thows a left - swing and a miss!
As West tries to get set, Colt tries to push him back and clinch up but West manages to avoid the attempt.
Colt moves out of range as West strikes.
Colt is looking to counter the offense by West and move into the clinch.
West misses with a takedown attempt
and Colt counters with a three punch combo that has West backing up. West nods at Colt to acknowledge the strikes.
West misses with a looping left.
Colt half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
West shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Colt defends it nicely.
West fails with the takedown
and Colt counters with a one-two to the body.
Colt checks a low kick from West.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West misses with an uppercut.
West throws a right and a left that Colt avoids nicely.
Colt tries to counter by clinching up but West breaks away and moves out of range.
West throws a body punch but Colt moves out of range.
West lands a head shot.
West closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
West misses with a wild body shot.
West throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson Colt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
West throws a jab but it's blocked by Colt.
Colt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Colt throws a big counter combination but West scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
West looks for the body kick but Colt saw that one coming.
Jackson Colt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andrew West is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Colt slips a straight right by West.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jackson Colt.
I think West 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew West!
Andrew West bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Virgulino Ferreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Violentia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Violentia has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Virgulino Ferreira's chin.
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Virgulino Ferreira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Violentia!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Daniel Franklin and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Violentia shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ferreira napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ferreira sneaks out the side door and pushes Violentia away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Ferreira throws a hook to the side of Violentia's head but Violentia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Violentia feints the counter takedown.
Violentia misses with a jab to the body
and Ferreira counters with a stiff right hand.
Ferreira cracks Violentia with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Violentia misses with a left hand
and Ferreira counters with a low kick, right behind Violentia 's knee.
Violentia takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
It looks like John Violentia has been cut.
Violentia throws a lazy right hand but Ferreira sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Violentia takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ferreira bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ferreira connects with a single shot there.
Ferreira lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Violentia is rocked!
Ferreira is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ferreira scoring well with a low kick there.
Violentia is still on wobbly legs! Can Ferreira finish him?
Violentia walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Violentia limp body while Ferreira jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Virgulino Ferreira!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fredric Brannon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Martell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Fredric Brannon has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Fredric Brannon seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Fredric Brannon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Charles Martell!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Michael Johnstone and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brannon loads up on a big right hand but Martell slips the punch.
Martell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brannon.
Martell throws a solid leg kick but Brannon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Martell.
Brannon swinging wildly here.
Brannon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Martell.
Brannon scores with a nice head shot.
Martell closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Martell is looking to advance position but Brannon won't allow it.
Brannon trying to hold on to Martell's head to control him but Martell postures up.
Martell wants to free his trapped foot but Brannon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Martell seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Martell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brannon is looking to control Martell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brannon avoid being mounted?
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Martell trying to control from half guard but Brannon is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Martell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Martell stalling.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Martell takes the fight into the clinch.
Martell throws an elbow that misses.
Brannon looking for a takedown.
I was talking to Brannon's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Martell has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Brannon uses from the top position.
Brannon is looking to advance position but Martell has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Brannon wants to hold on but Martell pushes him away.
Martell can't control as he wanted to and Brannon manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brannon is not content to let Martell control the position.
Brannon tries to get to full guard but Martell has control of the leg.
Martell performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Martell is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Martell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brannon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brannon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Martell's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Martell's back!
Martell is trying to stand back up.
Brannon has the hooks in. Martell is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Charles Martell 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.
Martell has his takedown stuffed
and Brannon counters with a straight right hand.
Brannon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Martell in his tracks.
Sloppy strikes from Brannon. Those never looked like landing.
Brannon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Martell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brannon.
Martell is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fredric Brannon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martell swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Martell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Martell takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Martell tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Brannon defends well and Martell ends up having to push Brannon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fredric Brannon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Martell.
Martell slips a straight right by Brannon.
Brannon misses with a double jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Brannon throws a nice looking combination but Martell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brannon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Martell.
Martell takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Brannon misses with a two punch combination.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Martell stops a takedown attempt from Brannon.
Martell manages to pull guard.
Martell controls Brannon momentarily but Brannon frees himself.
Brannon drops back looking for a leg! Martell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Martell manages to kick Brannon off! Brannon jumps back into Martell's guard.
Brannon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martell can do to turn this around?
Martell is trying to keep Brannon in close.
Brannon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brannon postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Martell is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Brannon, into his guard.
Martell throwing strikes but missing.
Brannon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Martell trying to control but Brannon is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brannon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brannon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Martell.
Despite the aggression on Martell's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fredric Brannon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice defenses there by Martell.
Brannon clinches up with Martell and pushes him back against the cage.
Brannon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Martell after a bit of a struggle.
Martell is looking for a takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Martell.
Martell is pressed up against the cage. Brannon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Martell down to the mat. Martell avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Brannon. No joy for Martell on that attempt.
Brannon is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A jab from Brannon misses.
Martell closes the distance and clinches.
Martell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brannon fails to land the takedown.
As Brannon backs off Martell throws a huge counter combo but Brannon manages to avoid it all.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brannon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Martell closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martell is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brannon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Brannon struggling a bit here.
Charles Martell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brannon is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fredric Brannon dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Brannon with a jab.
Brannon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Martell shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Brannon manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Martell stands and throws Brannon's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Martell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brannon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Martell looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brannon sneaks back into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martell is looking for a kimura but Brannon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Martell to get the leverage.
Martell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brannon defending well though.
Martell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brannon preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martell throwing shots but Brannon is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Martell stands up out of the half guard.
Brannon misses with the combination.
Martell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brannon, pushing him back against the cage.
Martell ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Martell no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Martell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brannon defends it easily.
Brannon postures up in Martell's guard and throws a big left but Martell blocks it.
Brannon wants to control from the top but Martell keeps moving.
Martell trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brannon is looking to work some ground and pound but Martell has wrist control.
Brannon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brannon trying to control the position from guard on top but Martell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brannon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brannon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Martell is looking for a sweep.
Brannon is looking to take a break and control but Martell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Martell is trying to get back to half guard.
Martell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brannon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Martell, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brannon working away.
Brannon creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Martell sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The ground and pound from Brannon seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Martell is looking to regain half guard here but Brannon keeps moving and retains side control.
Brannon throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Brannon misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brannon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Martell is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Brannon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Martell keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Fredric Brannon.
I think Brannon 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fredric Brannon!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rashid Djumagaliev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georges Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Georges Hughes has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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180 lbs
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26
170 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rashid Djumagaliev!
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, Georges Hughes!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Peter Branson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Djumagaliev.
Hughes ducks under a wild hook from Djumagaliev.
Djumagaliev instigates a clinch.
Djumagaliev is trying to break free.
Hughes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Djumagaliev lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hughes misses with a body punch.
Djumagaliev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hughes backwards.
Hughes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Djumagaliev.
Djumagaliev throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hughes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hughes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hughes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hughes throws an elbow but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Djumagaliev avoids a wild elbow strike from Hughes.
Hughes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Djumagaliev dodges an elbow strike from Hughes.
Djumagaliev is pressed up against the cage. Hughes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Djumagaliev down to the mat. Djumagaliev avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Djumagaliev scores with a hook to the body. Hughes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Djumagaliev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hughes counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hughes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes prevents Djumagaliev from escaping the position.
Hughes tries to advance to mount but can't.
Hughes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Djumagaliev is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Djumagaliev wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Hughes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hughes prevents Djumagaliev from escaping the position.
Hughes has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Djumagaliev is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Hughes yanks on the arm and Djumagaliev is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Hughes.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Georges Hughes!
An out of breath Georges Hughes 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sonny Bradford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iswan Dono (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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190 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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185 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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, Sonny Bradford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Iswan Dono!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Michael Johnstone and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bradford lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dono has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dono checks a leg kick nicely.
Bradford scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bradford waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dono.
Bradford throws a head kick but Dono moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Bradford.
A nice side step and Dono releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dono takes a swing at Bradford's ribcage but misses.
Sonny Bradford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dono thumps Bradford with a low kick.
Dono moves out of range of the body kick.
Bradford scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bradford throws a right and a left that Dono avoids nicely.
Bradford checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bradford appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bradford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A low kick from Bradford is predictable there
enabling Dono to counter with a crisp jab.
Bradford avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dono pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bradford looks for the body kick but Dono saw that one coming.
Bradford takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dono feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bradfords jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bradford. Dono shrugs it off though.
Dono looks winded!
Bradford throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bradford lands a leg kick that knocks Dono off balance momentarily.
Dono throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bradford counters with an inside leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bradford.
Dono ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bradford moves away.
Dono throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bradford throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dono.
Dono fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bradford checks it well.
Bradford pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bradford.
Dono misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bradford.
Bradford throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bradford bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Dono blocks a head kick by Bradford.
Dono moves out of range as Bradford throws a body kick.
Dono sizes up Bradford with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
An inside leg kick lands from Bradford.
Dono clobbers Bradford with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bradford throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bradford is looking to land body kicks.
Dono fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bradford has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dono throws a sloppy head kick
and Bradford counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dono let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dono throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bradford lands a big head kick that sends Dono tumbling to the mat! Bradford takes a step backwards and waves Dono back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Dono is rocked!
It looks like Iswan Dono has been cut.
Dono wants to stay close but Bradford steps back to make room for something. Dono seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Bradford and Dono drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sonny Bradford!
Sonny Bradford took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quill Styles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Hoffmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aaron Hoffmann has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
212 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
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25
215 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Experienced |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Quill Styles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Aaron Hoffmann!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Peter Branson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick from Styles misses.
Hoffmann throws a right and a left that both miss.
Styles swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A punch combination from Hoffmann misses.
Styles moves forwards but Hoffmann connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hoffmann throws a nice looking combination but Styles bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hoffmann blocks the body kick.
A shot to the body from Hoffmann misses
and Hoffmann takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Styles throws a head kick that Hoffmann semi-blocks.
Styles bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Styles uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hoffmann.
Hoffmann uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
It looks like Quill Styles has been cut.
Styles shoots in looking for a takedown. Hoffmann tries to sprawl out of it but Styles keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hoffmann manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffmann looks to land a combination but Styles avoids it well.
Styles avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hoffmann misses the jab.
Styles tried to counter with a leg kick but Hoffmann avoided it.
Hoffmann lands a body shot.
Aaron Hoffmann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Styles.
Styles working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Styles postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hoffmann really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Styles. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Styles in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hoffmann struggling a bit here.
Hoffmann tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Styles scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hoffmann to see if he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoffmann takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hoffmann tries to bench press Styles off him but Styles keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Styles works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hoffmann is looking to reverse the position.
Styles working the ground and pound.
Styles working the ground and pound from side control.
Styles cracks Hoffmann with a big right hand but Hoffmann just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hoffmann is not content to let Styles control the position.
Hoffmann is looking to reverse the position.
Styles scoring with punches from side control.
Styles working the head with strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hoffmann can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hoffmann taking punishment in the form of punches.
Styles cracks Hoffmann with a big elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Styles grinds an elbow into Hoffmann's temple.
Styles connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hoffmann some visible discomfort.
Hoffmann is trying to work for a sweep but Styles has mounted him!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Styles cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Styles fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
We've been hearing that Styles has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Styles prevents Hoffmann from getting the reversal.
Styles looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Styles with a couple of short strikes.
Styles landing punches.
BOOM! Styles connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hoffmann is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoffmann takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hoffmann is still in real trouble! Can Styles finish him?
Styles postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Hoffmann in real trouble here! The ref calls for Hoffmann to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quill Styles!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Edward Copeland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Troy Kirkland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Troy Kirkland is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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196 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Edward Copeland!
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, Troy Kirkland!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Bart Greer and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Copeland shoots in for a double leg but Kirkland sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Copeland has a takedown stuffed.
Kirkland with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kirkland connects with a nice looking jab.
Kirkland looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kirkland cracks Copeland with an open hand slap.
Kirkland scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice uppercut there from Kirkland.
Kirkland looks to score with a jab to the body but Copeland is just out of range.
Copeland swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kirkland throws a lazy right hand but Copeland sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Copeland on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kirkland scores with a nice right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Copeland.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edward Copeland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kirkland connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Copeland shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kirkland defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Copeland walks into a left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Copeland misses the target.
Copeland goes for a double leg but Kirkland avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kirkland continues to drive forward.
Kirkland only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Copeland takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Copeland is breathing heavily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Still in the clinch, Kirkland scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kirkland is stalling here.
A right hook to the body lands for Kirkland.
Kirkland lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Copeland.
Kirkland lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kirkland stalling in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirkland stalling the fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kirkland.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kirkland lands a left hand that snaps the head of Copeland backwards.
Copeland is rocked!
Kirkland lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Copeland backwards.
Oh Copeland is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kirkland pushes Copeland back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kirkland stalling the fight.
Kirkland unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Copeland! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Kirkland is unloading with more strikes now! Copeland drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Troy Kirkland!
A victorious Troy Kirkland thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sonny Corinthos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ranko Vrhovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
195 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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26
194 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
Solid chin |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sonny Corinthos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ranko Vrhovski!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Bart Greer and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from Corinthos misses
and Vrhovski counters with a straight right hand.
Corinthos throws a leg kick but Vrhovski moved away.
A combination from Vrhovski does no damage.
Corinthos is looking to counter with head kicks.
A jab from Vrhovski does it's job there.
Corinthos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vrhovski holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Vrhovski gets underhooks to prevent Corinthos's takedown attempt.
Vrhovski throws a head punch that misses.
Vrhovski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Corinthos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vrhovski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vrhovski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vrhovski throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Vrhovski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vrhovski misses with some punches.
Corinthos missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corinthos stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Corinthos lands with a left to the head.
Corinthos tries to throw a body punch but Vrhovski avoids it by throwing Corinthos back against the cage.
Vrhovski misses with some punches.
Corinthos is looking to control Vrhovski's arms but Vrhovski gets an underhook and turns him. Now Corinthos has his back to the cage.
Vrhovski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Corinthos's elbow.
Vrhovski swings wildly with an uppercut but Corinthos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corinthos tries to throw a body punch but Vrhovski avoids it by throwing Corinthos back against the cage.
Vrhovski has Corinthos pushed against the cage.
Corinthos taking a breather.
Corinthos slowing the pace effectively.
Vrhovski stalls.
Corinthos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Corinthos blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vrhovski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Corinthos misses with a punch on the inside.
Corinthos effectively controlling the action here.
A short right from Vrhovski on the inside.
Corinthos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vrhovski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Corinthos tries to score a body lock takedown but Vrhovski shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Corinthos tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vrhovski avoids it.
Corinthos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vrhovski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vrhovski tries to work over Corinthos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vrhovski has a couple of punches blocked by Corinthos.
Corinthos misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corinthos.
Vrhovski throws a punch but it's blocked by Corinthos.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vrhovski.
Corinthos lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Vrhovski fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Corinthos looking to throw knees to the head but Vrhovski is blocking nicely.
Vrhovski misses with a punch on the inside.
Vrhovski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vrhovski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vrhovski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vrhovski has a couple of punches blocked by Corinthos.
Vrhovski scores with a shot to the side of Corinthos's head.
Vrhovski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Vrhovski.
Corinthos stalling against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vrhovski.
A short right from Corinthos.
Corinthos misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Vrhovski.
Corinthos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Corinthos pushes Vrhovski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vrhovski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Corinthos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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!
Vrhovski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Corinthos has had enough of the clinch but Vrhovski keeps him there for the moment.
Vrhovski misses with a punch on the inside.
Corinthos pushes Vrhovski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vrhovski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vrhovski blocks a body shot from Corinthos.
Corinthos manages to break the clinch.
Corinthos misses with a body shot.
Vrhovski gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Corinthos throws a series of punches but Vrhovski avoids them all with ease.
Vrhovski replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Corinthos blocks it well.
Vrhovski throws a leg kick but Corinthos sees it coming and moves out of range.
Corinthos thows a leg kick but Vrhovski checks it
and Vrhovski counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vrhovski.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corinthos.
Vrhovski has a couple of punches blocked by Corinthos.
Vrhovski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ranko Vrhovski 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.
Corinthos lunges at Vrhovski with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vrhovski's hand.
Vrhovski misses with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Vrhovski.
Corinthos lands a glancing blow to the side of Vrhovski's head.
Corinthos misses the body punch
letting Vrhovski counter with a right hand.
Vrhovski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Corinthos throws a series of punches but Vrhovski avoids them all with ease.
Corinthos misses with a body kick.
Corinthos throws a leg kick but Vrhovski sees it coming and moves out of range.
Vrhovski is looking for the big counter here.
Vrhovski blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Vrhovski finds it's target.
Vrhovski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Corinthos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vrhovski is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Vrhovski tries to clinch up but Corinthos circles away and keeps his distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vrhovski misses with a few strikes there.
Corinthos looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corinthos throws a wild body kick that Vrhovski sees coming a mile off.
Corinthos lands a nice looking kick to the body. Vrhovski takes a step back to recover.
Vrhovski misses with a two punch combination.
Corinthos throws a leg kick that misses.
Corinthos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vrhovski.
Corinthos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vrhovski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vrhovski wants to counter the offense by Corinthos and move into the clinch position.
Vrhovski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corinthos moves away.
Corinthos jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Vrhovski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Corinthos throws a low kick but Vrhovski avoids it.
Vrhovski motions for Corinthos to come forward. Vrhovski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vrhovski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sonny Corinthos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vrhovski is looking to clinch.
A lazy body kick from Corinthos
and Vrhovski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vrhovski checks a leg kick.
Corinthos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vrhovski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corinthos misses with a left hand
and Vrhovski counters with a one-two to the body.
Corinthos looking to land some kicks to the body here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corinthos misses the shot to the body.
Corinthos misses with an uppercut.
Vrhovski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Corinthos was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sonny Corinthos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vrhovski misses with a double jab.
Corinthos shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A nice combination there by Vrhovski.
A low kick from Corinthos is predictable there
and Vrhovski counters with a one-two to the body.
Corinthos throws out a leg kick but Vrhovski moves out of range and Corinthos only half commits.
Corinthos missing with a left hand there. Vrhovski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A bone on bone clash there as Vrhovski blocks the leg kick.
Ranko Vrhovski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Corinthos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vrhovski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vrhovski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Corinthos to score with a decent uppercut.
Vrhovski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Corinthos misses with a double jab
and Vrhovski counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Corinthos presses Vrhovski against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vrhovski looking to throw knees to the head but Corinthos is blocking nicely.
Corinthos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vrhovski backwards.
Vrhovski misses with the head strike.
Vrhovski throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vrhovski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vrhovski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vrhovski missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corinthos.
Vrhovski has a couple of punches blocked by Corinthos.
Vrhovski misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vrhovski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vrhovski misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vrhovski looking to stall.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Vrhovski takes a shot to the head.
Vrhovski swings wildly with an uppercut but Corinthos uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Corinthos.
Ranko Vrhovski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Corinthos as Vrhovski tries to tie him up.
Vrhovski throws a punch but it's blocked by Corinthos.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Corinthos obliges.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Vrhovski swings wildly with an uppercut but Corinthos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corinthos tries to circle away but Vrhovski has him pinned against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ranko Vrhovski 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! This is the final round!
Vrhovski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Corinthos looks to land a body kick but Vrhovski moved away.
Corinthos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vrhovski counters by moving into the clinch.
Corinthos blocking some punches.
Vrhovski throws a punch but it's blocked by Corinthos.
Vrhovski working aggressively here.
Corinthos tries a body shot but Vrhovski blocks it.
Corinthos lands an uppercut.
Corinthos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vrhovski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Corinthos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Corinthos throws a body shot but no joy.
Vrhovski tries to counter with a clinch but Corinthos shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Corinthos misses.
Corinthos misses with a wild body shot.
Corinthos moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Corinthos looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vrhovski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Corinthos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vrhovski throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Vrhovski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Corinthos walks into a stiff left hand from Vrhovski.
Vrhovski moves into the clinch successfully.
Vrhovski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corinthos.
Vrhovski misses with some punches.
Vrhovski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Corinthos scores with a hook to the body.
Corinthos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vrhovski backwards.
Vrhovski working aggressively here.
A bit of stalling here from Corinthos.
Corinthos being controlled against the cage.
Corinthos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sonny Corinthos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vrhovski misses with a punch on the inside.
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!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Vrhovski throws a head punch that misses.
Vrhovski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Corinthos scores with a shot to the side of Vrhovski's head.
Vrhovski is trying to maintain a safe position but Corinthos gets an underhook and turns Vrhovski into the cage.
Vrhovski misses with a punch on the inside.
Corinthos tries a body shot but Vrhovski blocks it.
Vrhovski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Corinthos is trying to push Vrhovski away but Vrhovski has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vrhovski dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Corinthos blocking some punches.
Corinthos lands with a right to the head.
Vrhovski throws a head punch that misses.
Corinthos pushes Vrhovski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Corinthos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vrhovski lands with a light punch inside.
Vrhovski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vrhovski has a couple of punches blocked by Corinthos.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corinthos.
Vrhovski tries to stall but Corinthos uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Vrhovski has a couple of punches blocked by Corinthos.
Corinthos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Corinthos prevents a body shot from Vrhovski.
Ranko Vrhovski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Corinthos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Corinthos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Corinthos tries to break the clinch but Vrhovski is controlling the position.
Vrhovski tries to throw a body punch but Corinthos avoids it by throwing Vrhovski back against the cage.
Vrhovski avoiding damage as Corinthos throws knees to the body.
Corinthos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corinthos tries to throw a body punch but Vrhovski avoids it by throwing Corinthos back against the cage.
Corinthos is trying to break the clinch but Vrhovski is controlling him.
Corinthos tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vrhovski avoids it.
A head punch on the inside from Corinthos fails to land.
Corinthos is working Vrhovski over against the cage.
Corinthos stalling.
Nice body punch from Corinthos - that landed with a thud.
Vrhovski wants to stall.
Corinthos has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vrhovski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Corinthos has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vrhovski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vrhovski.
Corinthos tries to land knees in the clinch but Vrhovski avoids the damage to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sonny Corinthos.
Well Vrhovski has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ranko Vrhovski!
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