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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Julio Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boipelo Chibuzo Ihejirika (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Julio Cruz could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Boipelo Chibuzo Ihejirika's chin.
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185 lbs
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195 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
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Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Julio Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Boipelo Chibuzo Ihejirika!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Daniel Franklin and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ihejirika shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cruz napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ihejirika tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cruz is trying to improve his position.
Cruz tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ihejirika presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Ihejirika lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ihejirika lands a heavy elbow.
Cruz is bucking up trying to escape but Ihejirika cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Ihejirika landing strikes from the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ihejirika lands with some strikes.
Cruz is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ihejirika looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ihejirika controlling from the full mount.
Ihejirika has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Cruz's face.
Cruz is rocked!
Ihejirika postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Cruz badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Ihejirika around the waist but Ihejirika pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Ihejirika is the winner by TKO! Ihejirika jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boipelo Chibuzo Ihejirika!
Our winner, Boipelo Chibuzo Ihejirika, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mikko Haapalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Thachticov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haapalainen kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Lentävä Kalakukko. Thachticov has chosen Lil Jon - Get Crunk as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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175 lbs
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168 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mikko Haapalainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Thachticov!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, David Hoff and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haapalainen wants to clinch
and Thachticov counters with a nice uppercut.
Thachticov throws a series of strikes that have Haapalainen backpedaling.
It looks like Mikko Haapalainen has been cut.
Thachticov thuds a left hand into Haapalainen's body.
A bone on bone clash there as Haapalainen blocks the leg kick.
Haapalainen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Thachticov sprawls well initially but Haapalainen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Haapalainen wants to work for an arm triangle but Thachticov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Haapalainen trying to control the action but Thachticov is working from the bottom.
Thachticov trying to control from the bottom.
Haapalainen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Haapalainen is trying to control. Thachticov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Haapalainen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Thachticov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thachticov trying to control but Haapalainen postures up.
Haapalainen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thachticov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Haapalainen.
Thachticov is defending against the submission attempts here by Haapalainen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haapalainen wants to take a breather but Thachticov is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Thachticov tries to get to full guard but Haapalainen has control of the leg.
Haapalainen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mikko Haapalainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haapalainen tries to keep at a distance but Thachticov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Haapalainen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Thachticov wants to get back to striking at distance but Haapalainen won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thachticov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thachticov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Haapalainen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Thachticov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Haapalainen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Thachticov defends well and Haapalainen ends up having to push Thachticov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Thachticov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Haapalainen dives in and grabs Thachticov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thachticov pushes down on Haapalainen's head and hops out.
Haapalainen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikko Haapalainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thachticov throws a hook to the side of Haapalainen's head but Haapalainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thachticov connects with a body shot.
Haapalainen gets tackled into the cage by Thachticov. Thachticov maintains the clinch.
Haapalainen crunches a lovely knee into Thachticov's ribcage.
Thachticov lands with a light punch inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Thachticov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Haapalainen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Thachticov to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thachticov scores with the left hand. Haapalainen knows he should have avoided that one.
Thachticov slaps away a takedown attempt from Haapalainen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haapalainen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Thachticov!
Thachticov lands a jab.
Haapalainen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Thachticov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Haapalainen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thachticov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Haapalainen somewhat.
Thachticov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Haapalainen is breathing heavily.
Nice uppercut there from Thachticov.
Haapalainen is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Thachticov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mikko Haapalainen's cut.
That's time! Haapalainen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Haapalainen slips a jab from Thachticov.
Thachticov connects with a single shot there.
Haapalainen has his takedown stuffed
and Thachticov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oh Haapalainen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Haapalainen walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Haapalainen limp body while Thachticov jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Thachticov!
A very excited looking John Thachticov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tomasz Kowalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Basil McCrystal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tomasz Kowalski has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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199 lbs
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190 lbs
4 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tomasz Kowalski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Basil McCrystal!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Michael Johnstone and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kowalski is defended easily by McCrystal.
McCrystal takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kowalski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McCrystal lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McCrystal jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McCrystal lands a body shot.
McCrystal lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McCrystal.
Kowalski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McCrystal scores with the left hand. Kowalski knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCrystal lands a jab to Kowalski's midsection.
McCrystal throws a series of punches but Kowalski moves out of range.
Kowalski is looking to clinch but McCrystal is avoiding it.
Kowalski misses with a takedown attempt
and McCrystal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski instigates a clinch.
McCrystal stops a takedown attempt from Kowalski.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomasz Kowalski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kowalski drops down looking for an ankle pick but McCrystal pulls his leg out and moves away.
McCrystal wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McCrystal tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kowalski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McCrystal somewhat.
McCrystal blocks the body kick.
McCrystal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kowalski circles away quickly and effectively.
Kowalski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McCrystal pinned against the cage. McCrystal gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kowalski misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCrystal swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McCrystal displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kowalski.
McCrystal with a jab.
McCrystal circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd cheers as McCrystal lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kowalski doesn't seem phased though.
Good shot there by McCrystal.
McCrystal rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kowalski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kowalski is looking to counter with a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCrystal throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kowalski.
McCrystal scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kowalski has closed the distance and engaged McCrystal in a clinch.
Kowalski pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McCrystal being controlled against the cage.
Kowalski's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
McCrystal looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski effectively controlling the action here.
McCrystal is looking to break free of the clinch but Kowalski has double underhooks.
Kowalski tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kowalski prevents McCrystal from breaking the clinch.
Kowalski tries to pull guard but McCrystal holds him up against the cage and eventually Kowalski drops back down to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kowalski missing with knees to the body.
McCrystal gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kowalski.
Kowalski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McCrystal smiles and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kowalski. McCrystal does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCrystal stuns Kowalski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kowalski has McCrystal up against the cage in a clinch.
Kowalski breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Basil McCrystal 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.
Kowalski throws a half hearted mid kick.
McCrystal changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Basil McCrystal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kowalski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kowalski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tomasz Kowalski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good standup being displayed there by McCrystal as he connects with a hook.
McCrystal swats away the attempt to clinch by Kowalski.
McCrystal lands a jab-cross combination.
Kowalski closes the distance and clinches up with McCrystal, looking for a takedown. Kowalski pushes McCrystal against the cage but McCrystal circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McCrystal misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCrystal stuffs the takedown.
McCrystal circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kowalski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McCrystal fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kowalski on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCrystal scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCrystal moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kowalski moves into the clinch.
Kowalski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McCrystal just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomasz Kowalski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kowalski breaks from the clinch.
McCrystal scores with a hook.
McCrystal scores with a nice right hand.
McCrystal with a poor takedown
and Kowalski counters with a series of strikes. McCrystal will be more careful next time no doubt.
McCrystal scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McCrystal instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kowalski throws a head punch that misses.
McCrystal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kowalski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCrystal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kowalski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McCrystal swats away the attempt to clinch by Kowalski.
It seemed like McCrystal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McCrystal connects with a body shot.
McCrystal shoots for a double leg takedown but Kowalski sprawls well. He's pushed McCrystal's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McCrystal scores with a shot to the body.
McCrystal lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McCrystal keeps the fight on the outside.
A momentary lapse in concentration from McCrystal enables Kowalski to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McCrystal manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kowalski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kowalski wants to control from the top but McCrystal keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCrystal wants to stand but Kowalski is controlling the position.
Kowalski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kowalski gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kowalski tries for a takedown but McCrystal circles away easily
and McCrystal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A right-left combo lands from McCrystal.
Kowalski shoots in but McCrystal avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCrystal darts in and clinches Kowalski up against the cage.
Kowalski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McCrystal throws a series of punches but Kowalski avoids them all with ease.
McCrystal clinches up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kowalski just misses with a elbow thrown towards McCrystal's brow.
Kowalski is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McCrystal on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kowalski breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Basil McCrystal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kowalski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kowalski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McCrystal lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McCrystal lands with a cross.
McCrystal tries to clinch up.
Kowalski shoots and misses
and McCrystal counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kowalski dodges the punch combination from McCrystal.
Kowalski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McCrystal clinches up against the cage.
Kowalski looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McCrystal working hard to break the clinch.
Kowalski successfully pulls guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCrystal decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kowalski, up you get!
McCrystal lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McCrystal lands a head shot.
McCrystal lands a jab to Kowalski's midsection.
McCrystal ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kowalski is looking to clinch.
McCrystal scores with a body shot.
Kowalski looks to land a body kick but McCrystal moved away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kowalski shoots in for a takedown but McCrystal shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomasz Kowalski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCrystal lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kowalski backs up against the cage.
Kowalski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McCrystal.
McCrystal scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
McCrystal misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kowalski tries to clinch but McCrystal moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McCrystal.
Kowalski throws a head kick but McCrystal moves out of range.
McCrystal unleashes a big counter combination but Kowalski bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kowalski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McCrystal instigates a clinch.
McCrystal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kowalski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McCrystal lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McCrystal connects with a looping right hand.
McCrystal lands with a hook. Kowalski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McCrystal stalks Kowalski and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kowalski's face. Kowalski staggers backwards, shaken.
Kowalski is rocked!
Kowalski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Oh Kowalski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McCrystal looks to land a combination but Kowalski avoids it well.
Kowalski seems to have got his legs back now.
McCrystal lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McCrystal jabs Kowalski right on the nose. Kowalski blinks but takes it well.
Kowalski shoots in for a takedown but McCrystal shows good takedown defense.
McCrystal connects with the punch.
McCrystal connects with a body shot that sends Kowalski's belly button to the back.
McCrystal has closed the distance and engaged Kowalski in a clinch.
Kowalski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kowalski jumps guard but McCrystal stands there with Kowalski around his waist. Kowalski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McCrystal can't break the clinch.
Kowalski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Basil McCrystal is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McCrystal fails to land with a series of punches.
McCrystal fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McCrystal lands with a shot to the body.
McCrystal smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCrystal jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McCrystal ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McCrystal throws a one two combo.
Kowalski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McCrystal is looking for the big counter here.
McCrystal gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tomasz Kowalski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kowalski throws an elbow but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Basil McCrystal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McCrystal winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Basil McCrystal!
An out of breath Basil McCrystal 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Laaka Mato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Klay Montez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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185 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Laaka Mato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Klay Montez!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, David Hoff and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mato throws out a powerful jab.
Mato throws a hook but Montez avoids it easily.
Montez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mato circles away.
Montez shoots in but Mato avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mato digs a good body shot into Montez's ribs.
Mato listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mato fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Montez on the side of the head.
Montez ducks right into an uppercut from Mato.
It looks like Klay Montez has been cut.
Mato getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Montez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Montez 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mato loads up on a big right hand but Montez slips the punch.
Montez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Montez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mato defends well and Montez ends up having to push Mato into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Laaka Mato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Klay Montez.
Mato lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Laaka Mato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mato lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mato swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Montez looks for a takedown but Mato sprawls well.
It looked like Mato wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mato looks to land a right hand but Montez moved out of range.
Mato scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Montez misses with a head kick.
Mato scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mato wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mato stuns Montez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Montez looks winded!
Montez walks into a stiff left hand from Mato.
Montez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Montez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mato finds it's way round the side to connect with Montez's head.
Mato is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mato lands with a shot to the body.
Montez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mato fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mato, as that shot connected.
Mato ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mato looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mato lands a nice hook to Montez's body. Montez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Laaka Mato is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mato lands a nice shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mato darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That has opened up Klay Montez's cut even more.
Mato lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mato works the jab nicely.
Montez is rocked!
Mato smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Montez is still on wobbly legs! Can Mato finish him?
Mato sends Montez crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Mato is motioning to the referee to let Montez up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Mato circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Montez tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Mato wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Laaka Mato!
After winning the bout, Laaka Mato thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Benny Lawlor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corak Hoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lawlor comes to the cage accompanied by I Have A Dream. The key to victory for Benny Lawlor has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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187 lbs
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165 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Benny Lawlor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Corak Hoon!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Winston Alpacca and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoon takes one to the side of the head.
Hoon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lawlor tries to avoid it but Hoon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lawlor to the ground. Lawlor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lawlor cracks Hoon with an open hand slap.
Lawlor has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Lawlor works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lawlor lands the left hand.
Lawlor thuds a left hand into Hoon's body.
Lawlor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lawlor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hoon at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hoon is defended easily by Lawlor.
A quick step to the side and Lawlor tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benny Lawlor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice combination there by Lawlor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawlor throws out a powerful jab.
A jab from Lawlor finds it's way through Hoon's defenses.
Nice shot by Lawlor.
Hoon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hoon has his takedown stuffed
and Lawlor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Benny Lawlor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corak Hoon.
Lawlor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hoon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Danga de danga de dang - Lawlor scores with a four punch combination!
Hoon is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lawlor lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Hoon falls backwards - clearly groggy! Lawlor dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benny Lawlor!
Benny Lawlor was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Danny Charles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kobe Kage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Charles comes to the cage accompanied by Have Heart - Armed With A Mind. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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183 lbs
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Danny Charles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kobe Kage!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Dirk Anderson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kage with a poor takedown
enabling Charles to counter with a crisp jab.
Kage gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Charles keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kage.
Kage misses with an uppercut. Charles saw that one coming.
Kage throws a big shot that misses.
Charles appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kage throws an off balance right hand
and Charles connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charles uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kage.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Charles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kage was well out of range. Poor timing from Charles.
Kage tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Charles defends well and Kage ends up having to push Charles into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Charles misses its target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles just misses with a punch to the body.
Kage throws a jab when Charles was well out of range.
Charles swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from Charles.
Kage misses with an uppercut. Charles saw that one coming.
Kage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Charles.
Kage with the counter takedown but Charles avoids it easily.
Jab from Charles.
Kage fails with the takedown
and Charles counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Danny Charles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kobe Kage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kage listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kage misses with a body shot
and Charles counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kage throws a lazy uppercut
and Charles connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Charles slaps away a takedown attempt from Kage, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Charles appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kage shoots in looking for a takedown. Charles tries to sprawl out of it but Kage keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Charles manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kage shoots in and gets a takedown into Charles's guard.
Charles is pulling down on Kage's head. It's preventing any offense from Kage, at least for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kage accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kage tries to free his leg and advance position but Charles is retaining full guard.
Charles is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Highland Brawl Academy that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Kage postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kage throwing strikes from guard but Charles blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kage wants to control from the top but Charles keeps moving.
Charles throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Charles utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kage in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Charles working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kage.
Charles being controlled here, momentarily.
Kage missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Charles pulls Kage in close to his closed guard and prevents Kage from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kage throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Charles works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Charles 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.
Kage shoots in and bounces Charles off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Charles has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Kage is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Stalling in the clinch from Kage.
Charles successfully pulls guard.
Kage looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Charles wants to stand and escape but Kage is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kage throwing strikes from guard but Charles blocks nicely.
Kage thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kage trying to control but Charles is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kage preventing the sweep.
Kage has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kage controls from within his opponent's guard.
Charles preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kage wants to control from the top but Charles keeps moving.
Kage looking to pass the guard.
Kage cracks Charles with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kage postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kage wants to pass the guard but Charles is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kage passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Charles tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kage wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kage lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Charles down.
Kage creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Charles is trying to improve his position.
Kage wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Charles, who protects the arm well.
Charles tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ground and pound from Kage seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charles is trying to improve his position.
Charles wants to control but Kage postures up.
Kage working the head with strikes.
Kage in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kage is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Charles is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Charles is pushing Kage's head away, looking to escape. Kage manages to hold on to the position though.
Kage has hold of Charles's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Charles seems comfortable defending it but Kage has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Charles is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Charles is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Kage couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kobe Kage!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrew West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georges Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). West comes into the arena with Roy Jones - Can't be touched blaring out of the sound system. Andrew West had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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170 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Andrew West!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Georges Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Santiago Holmes and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes shoots in looking for a takedown but West manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hughes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hughes shoots in for a double leg but West sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hughes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jab by West.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from West, right into the meat.
Hughes darts in and clinches West up against the cage.
West dodges an elbow strike from Hughes.
West breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
West lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hughes throws the kick towards the body but West avoids it.
West throws a hook to the side of Hughes's head but Hughes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
West throws a right and a left that both miss.
West jabs Hughes right on the nose. Hughes blinks but takes it well.
West throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
West throws the kick towards the body but Hughes avoids it.
Hughes throws a low kick but West avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hughes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hughes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A counter left hand to the body from West misses its target.
West's corner calls for a 1-2. West obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hughes misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from West misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as West checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hughes slips a jab and a cross from West.
Hughes throws a hook but West avoids it easily.
West was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hughes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
It looks like West has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Andrew West is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hughes misses with a leg kick.
West throws a leg kick but Hughes sees it coming and checks it nicely.
West moves out of range as Hughes strikes.
Hughes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hughes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hughes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hughes blocks an elbow strike from West.
West escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hughes falls off balance throwing a combination
and West counters with a one-two to the body.
Hughes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hughes checks the leg kick.
West slips under a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice cross by West.
West takes a swing at Hughes's ribcage but misses.
Hughes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but West defends it well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes dives in and scores a takedown into West's guard.
Hughes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hughes postures up.
West wants to sweep but no luck.
Hughes tries to free his leg and advance position but West is retaining full guard.
Hughes stopping the sweep attempt from West.
Hughes drops back looking for a leg! West is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and West manages to kick Hughes off! Hughes jumps back into West's guard.
West looking to control.
Hughes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. West is keeping the position for now.
West on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if West tries to get out of the position.
West has his hands on Hughes's head, controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes looking to pass the guard.
Hughes keeps trying to improve his position.
Hughes passes easily into side control. Nice work.
West wants to control but Hughes postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
West is looking for a sweep.
Hughes passes to full mount! That's big trouble for West!
Hughes is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. West can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
West is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
West defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hughes.
Hughes swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and West is now in Hughes's guard. A big mistake from Hughes there, giving up the dominant position!
West cracks Hughes with a solid left hand.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Hughes has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. West doesn't defend quickly enough and Hughes has managed to lock this one up! Can West escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Hughes on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Georges Hughes!
During a confident post fight interview, Georges Hughes thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luna Gatmaitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Sokolov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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198 lbs
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26
185 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Granite chin |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Luna Gatmaitan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Fedor Sokolov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Bart Greer and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gatmaitan throws a low kick but Sokolov moves out of range easily.
Sokolov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sokolov scores with a body shot.
Sokolov misses with a looping left.
Sokolov misses with an uppercut. Gatmaitan saw that one coming.
Gatmaitan motions for Sokolov to come forward. Gatmaitan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sokolov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gatmaitan.
Sokolov throws a jab when Gatmaitan was well out of range.
Sokolov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gatmaitan.
Sokolov looks to throw the jab but Gatmaitan is out of range.
Gatmaitan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sokolov.
A swing and a miss from Sokolov.
Sokolov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gatmaitan manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gatmaitan is looking to clinch but Sokolov is avoiding it.
Gatmaitan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gatmaitan is looking to clinch but Sokolov is avoiding it.
Sokolov looks to score with a jab to the body but Gatmaitan is just out of range.
Gatmaitan tries to move into range but Sokolov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gatmaitan throws a jab but it's blocked by Sokolov.
Sokolov misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatmaitan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
As Gatmaitan backs off Sokolov throws a huge counter combo but Gatmaitan manages to avoid it all.
Gatmaitan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gatmaitan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sokolov manages to avoid it.
Gatmaitan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sokolov at a distance.
Gatmaitan lands with a good body shot.
Gatmaitan swings for the body but Sokolov moves out of range.
Sokolov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gatmaitan with a body shot.
Gatmaitan is looking to wear down Sokolov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sokolov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gatmaitan momentarily.
A shot to the liver by Sokolov. Beautiful body shot.
Gatmaitan just misses with a punch to the body.
Sokolov jabs Gatmaitan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gatmaitan misses with a kick to the body
and Sokolov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gatmaitan misses with a kick to the body
and Sokolov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sokolov fails in his attempt to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sokolov misses the shot to the body.
Gatmaitan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sokolov.
Gatmaitan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sokolov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gatmaitan throws a wild body kick that Sokolov sees coming a mile off.
Gatmaitan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sokolov was well out of range. Poor timing from Gatmaitan.
Sloppy strikes from Gatmaitan. Those never looked like landing.
Sokolov misses with a body shot.
Gatmaitan gets a clinch.
Sokolov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gatmaitan up against the cage.
Gatmaitan misses with a knee to the head.
Gatmaitan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sokolov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sokolov avoids a wild elbow strike from Gatmaitan.
Gatmaitan misses with an elbow strike.
Sokolov pushes Gatmaitan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sokolov just leaning against Gatmaitan, taking a breather.
Sokolov avoiding damage as Gatmaitan throws knees to the body.
Sokolov lands with a short shot to the head.
Sokolov avoids the elbow strike from Gatmaitan, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokolov pushes Gatmaitan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sokolov avoiding damage as Gatmaitan throws knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Sokolov.
Gatmaitan is breathing heavily.
Sokolov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Sokolov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sokolov pushes Gatmaitan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gatmaitan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sokolov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sokolov scores with a shot to the side of Gatmaitan's head.
Sokolov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gatmaitan backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sokolov.
Sokolov stalling.
Sokolov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gatmaitan or not.
Gatmaitan lands with a short shot to the head.
Sokolov lands a hook that snaps the head of Gatmaitan backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sokolov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gatmaitan backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gatmaitan throws an elbow but misses.
Sokolov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gatmaitan has had enough of the clinch but Sokolov keeps him there for the moment.
Sokolov has a couple of punches blocked by Gatmaitan.
Sokolov is working Gatmaitan over against the cage.
Sokolov lands with a left to the head.
Sokolov lands with a light punch inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sokolov is pushing Gatmaitan up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sokolov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gatmaitans head.
Sokolov tries to throw a body punch but Gatmaitan avoids it by throwing Sokolov back against the cage.
Sokolov blocks an elbow strike.
A shot in the inside from Sokolov.
Gatmaitan takes a shot to the head.
Sokolov cracks Gatmaitan with a nice body shot.
Sokolov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sokolov misses with a punch on the inside.
Gatmaitan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sokolov blocks it with crossed arms.
A short body shot lands from Sokolov as the two fighters clinch.
Sokolov is pushing Gatmaitan up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sokolov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sokolov lands with a left to the head.
Sokolov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gatmaitans head.
Sokolov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Sokolov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Sokolov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luna Gatmaitan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sokolov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sokolov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gatmaitan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sokolov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sokolov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gatmaitan backwards.
Sokolov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gatmaitan's efforts to push away.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sokolov.
Gatmaitan is trying to break the clinch but Sokolov has him pressed against the cage.
Sokolov misses with some punches.
Sokolov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gatmaitan backwards.
Sokolov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fedor Sokolov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sokolov misses with some punches.
Sokolov misses with a punch on the inside.
Sokolov misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sokolov slows down the pace here.
Gatmaitan missing with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Gatmaitan.
It looks like Fedor Sokolov has been cut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sokolov stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokolov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gatmaitan throws an elbow but it misses.
Gatmaitan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sokolov.
Gatmaitan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sokolov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gatmaitan.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sokolov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sokolov lands a left hand.
Sokolov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gatmaitan backwards.
Sokolov lands with a light punch inside.
Sokolov throws a head punch that misses.
Sokolov digs a right hand into Gatmaitan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gatmaitan's gas tank.
Sokolov scores with a hook to the body.
Good body shot from Sokolov.
Sokolov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sokolov is working Gatmaitan over against the cage.
Sokolov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A body shot lands from Sokolov.
A short right from Sokolov on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sokolov.
Sokolov scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Sokolov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sokolov.
Sokolov is working Gatmaitan over against the cage.
Sokolov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sokolov stalling the fight.
Sokolov lands a left hand.
Sokolov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gatmaitans head.
Sokolov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gatmaitan blocks a body shot from Sokolov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sokolov.
Gatmaitan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sokolov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sokolov.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sokolov.
Gatmaitan is rocked!
Sokolov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gatmaitans head.
Oh Gatmaitan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sokolov has Gatmaitan pressed against the cage.
Sokolov scores with a shot to the side of Gatmaitan's head.
Sokolov lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Gatmaitan to his knees! Sokolov keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fedor Sokolov!
After the fight, Fedor Sokolov was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Demitrious Dalby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cheng Ki Won (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dalby comes to the cage accompanied by TOM PETTY - I WON'T BACK DOWN. Cheng Ki Won has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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215 lbs
9 - 5 - 1 |
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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Demitrious Dalby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Cheng Ki Won!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Ki Won misses.
Ki Won shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dalby as he jumps to the side.
Ki Won scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ki Won misses with the ground and pound.
Ki Won misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Dalby wants to get back to his feet.
Ki Won with the ground and pound but Dalby regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ki Won stops Dalby from getting back to his feet.
Ki Won lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ki Won missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ki Won missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dalby blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ki Won.
Ki Won not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dalby is trying to stand.
Ki Won is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ki Won lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dalby is trying to stand back up but Ki Won is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ki Won lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dalby blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ki Won.
Ki Won throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Dalby to regain full guard.
Ki Won postures up in Dalby's guard and throws a big left but Dalby blocks it.
Ki Won won't allow Dalby to get back to his feet.
Dalby utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ki Won with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ki Won postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dalby is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ki Won, into his guard.
Ki Won is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dalby is aware though and is defending well.
Ki Won has his foot on Dalby's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dalby works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ki Won is looking for a triangle but Dalby pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dalby would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ki Won is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dalby is aware though and is defending well.
Ki Won looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dalby preventing the sweep.
Dalby wanted to stand there but Ki Won had control of the position.
Ki Won isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dalby stacks Ki Won on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Dalby!
Ki Won is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dalby has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Ki Won changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dalby tries to avoid it but Ki Won manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dalby to the ground. Dalby escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ki Won closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dalby circles away.
Demitrious Dalby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cheng Ki Won.
Dalby clinches with his opponent.
Dalby lands a nice knee to the body.
Ki Won jumps guard but Dalby turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dalby using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Our sources have told us that Dalby has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Ki Won looks winded!
Dalby prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ki Won takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ki Won tries for a takedown but Dalby manages to get underhooks.
Ki Won is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dalby is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dalby lands an elbow inside that Ki Won shrugs off.
Ki Won takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dalby blocks a body shot from Ki Won.
Ki Won is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dalby is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Demitrious Dalby will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dalby misses the shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dalby looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dalby wants to clinch.
And Ki Won tries to counter it with a takedown but Dalby pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ki Won fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dalby avoids it really well and circles away.
Dalby defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ki Won.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ki Won misses with a few strikes there.
Ki Won shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ki Won was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dalby is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ki Won has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalby trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Ki Won throws an elbow but Dalby slips to the side and avoids it well.
Dalby is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Ki Won lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Dalby taking a bit of punishment here - Ki Won scoring with strikes.
Ki Won misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dalby is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ki Won has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ki Won working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Dalby pushes Ki Won away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ki Won gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Ki Won scores with punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ki Won misses with the ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Ki Won.
Ki Won in side control lands a decent elbow.
Dalby taking punishment in the form of punches.
Dalby is rocked!
Ki Won working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Ki Won throwing strikes but Dalby manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ki Won tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dalby tries to stand but Ki Won is controlling his head.
Ki Won is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dalby wants to stand but Ki Won has his arm trapped.
Ki Won is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ki Won is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ki Won trying to get back to full guard but Dalby takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Ki Won is in all sorts of trouble here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ki Won can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ki Won slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ki Won is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Dalby jumps into side control!
Ki Won tries to bench press Dalby off him but Dalby keeps the position.
Dalby tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dalby stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Dalby tries to clinch up.
Ki Won goes for a double leg but Dalby avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dalby continues to drive forward.
Demitrious Dalby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cheng Ki Won.
Dalby is looking to clinch.
Ki Won let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dalby wants to clinch up but Ki Won keeps it at a distance.
Ki Won clinches up with Dalby and pushes him back against the cage.
Dalby crunches a lovely knee into Ki Won's ribcage.
Ki Won is breathing heavily.
Ki Won jumps guard.
Ki Won working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dalby doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dalby manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dalby wants to get up but he can't break Ki Won's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cheng Ki Won showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Dalby's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ki Won misses with a takedown attempt - Dalby sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dalby takes the fight into the clinch.
Ki Won jumps guard but Dalby stands there with Ki Won around his waist. Ki Won gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dalby using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dalby putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ki Won in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Dalby.
It looks like Cheng Ki Won has been cut.
Dalby lands a damaging elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalby is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dalby lands a damaging elbow.
Ki Won takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ki Won works on Dalby's body with a couple of short punches.
Dalby gets underhooks to prevent Ki Won's takedown attempt.
Demitrious Dalby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cheng Ki Won.
Ki Won tries to pull guard but Dalby won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalby lands an elbow inside.
Ki Won is looking for a takedown.
Ki Won blocking some punches.
Demitrious Dalby has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ki Won has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dalby after a bit of a struggle.
Dalby throws a punch but it's blocked by Ki Won.
Ki Won is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dalby is defending well.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dalby obliges.
Dalby lands a knee to the body.
Dalby struggles to land a body shot inside as Ki Won controls his hands.
Dalby lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dalby lands an elbow inside.
Ki Won takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dalby working Ki Won over with knees to the body.
Ki Won takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ki Won takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dalby unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ki Won lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dalby gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Dalby.
Dalby lands an elbow that stopped Ki Won in his tracks for a moment.
Dalby lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dalby is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dalby crunches a lovely knee into Ki Won's ribcage.
Dalby using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dalby with a knee to the head.
Dalby comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dalby lands a nice knee to the body.
Dalby lands an uppercut.
Dalby is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ki Won can do to turn this around?
Ki Won drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dalby pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ki Won keeps the fight on the outside.
Dalby wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ki Won fails with a takedown attempt.
Dalby displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ki Won.
Ki Won fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dalby tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ki Won doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dalby instigates a clinch.
Ki Won tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nice elbow from Dalby.
Dalby gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dalby tries a body shot but Ki Won blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Dalby.
Ki Won blocks an uppercut.
Dalby with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Dalby.
Ki Won takes an elbow to the forehead.
That has opened up Cheng Ki Won's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dalby putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ki Won in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dalby lands a damaging elbow.
Dalby landing knees to the body.
Dalby landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ki Won takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ki Won is rocked!
Dalby lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ki Won is still on wobbly legs! Can Dalby finish him?
Dalby scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dalby unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dalby scores a nice knee to the body.
Dalby is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Clinched against the cage, Dalby lands a big elbow that drops Ki Won! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Ki Won is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Demitrious Dalby!
A victorious Demitrious Dalby thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Gerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Winters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gerson comes to the cage accompanied by RAP JIU-JITSU. Winters comes into a darkened arena with his song building. US Army - We Are Soldiers kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ricardo Gerson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Richard Winters!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Daniel Franklin and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gerson looks for a takedown but Winters sprawls well.
Gerson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Winters finds it's way round the side to connect with Gerson's head.
Winters catches Gerson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Winters dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Richard Winters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winters lands a right hook to the body.
Winters throws out a loose jab but Gerson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gerson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winters throws a right and a left that Gerson avoids nicely.
Winters shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gerson eats them both and turns towards Winters to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Gerson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gerson closes the distance and clinches up with Winters, looking for a takedown. Gerson pushes Winters against the cage but Winters circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winters throws out a loose jab but Gerson uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Gerson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Winters fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Winters misses the jab.
Winters misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Gerson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Winters misses with an uppercut. Gerson saw that one coming.
Winters misses the shot to the body.
Gerson thinks about countering with a head kick.
A punch combination from Winters misses.
Gerson throws a big counter combination but Winters scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Winters swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gerson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Winters.
Winters looks to land a combination but Gerson avoids it well.
Gerson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gerson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gerson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winters throws a body punch but Gerson moves out of range.
Gerson ducks under a wild hook from Winters.
Gerson slips under a jab from Winters.
Gerson appears to be looking for a big counter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gerson dodges the punch combination from Winters.
Winters bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gerson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Winters.
Gerson throws a big counter combination but Winters scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Winters looks to score with a jab to the body but Gerson is just out of range.
It looked like Gerson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winters fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Winters's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gerson under the eye.
Winters looks to land a right hand but Gerson moved out of range.
Winters will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Winters looks to land a left hand but Gerson moved out of range nicely.
Gerson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Winters ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gerson moves away.
Gerson tries to counter by clinching up but Winters breaks away and moves out of range.
Winters throws a body shot but no joy.
As Winters tries to get set, Gerson tries to push him back and clinch up but Winters manages to avoid the attempt.
Gerson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
No joy there for Winters, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Winters swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Winters looks to move away, Gerson throws a big counter combo bu Winters just gets out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winters scores with a decent looking hook.
Gerson slips a jab from Winters.
Gerson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gerson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Winters misses with a looping left.
Gerson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Winters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Winters connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gerson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gerson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Winters sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Gerson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gerson fails with a takedown attempt.
Winters is looking for the big counter here.
Winters scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Winters dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Winters fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Winters scores with a body shot.
Gerson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gerson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Winters.
Gerson is looking for a counter combo.
Ricardo Gerson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Winters slaps away a takedown attempt from Gerson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gerson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Winters.
Gerson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winters throws a shot from downtown. Gerson moves away and avoids it.
Winters paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Winters lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winters jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gerson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Winters.
Richard Winters is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Winters throws an off balance right hand
and Gerson counters with a shoot takedown. Winters fights it but they end up in guard.
Winters keeping full guard, as Gerson tries to pass.
Gerson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gerson drops back looking for a leg! Winters is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Winters manages to kick Gerson off! Gerson jumps back into Winters's guard.
Gerson trying to control but Winters is working from the bottom.
Gerson throwing strikes from guard but Winters blocks nicely.
Gerson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Winters controlling the position.
Winters has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winters controls Gerson momentarily but Gerson frees himself.
Gerson is pushing down on Winters's leg trying to pass to half guard. Winters is fighting to maintain full guard but Gerson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gerson wants to work for an arm triangle but Winters is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gerson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Winters on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Winters is trying to get back to full guard.
Gerson wants to work for an arm triangle but Winters is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gerson is working for a submission of some sort.
Winters tries to get to full guard but Gerson has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gerson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gerson 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.
Gerson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Winters wants to improve his position but Gerson is controlling well.
Winters keeping hold of Gerson's head, controlling as best he can.
Winters is defending against the submission attempts here by Gerson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winters wants to get back to full guard but Gerson has passed into side control.
Gerson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gerson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Winters, who protects the arm well.
Gerson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Winters, who protects the arm well.
Gerson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Winters is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Winters tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Gerson presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Gerson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Winters connects with a right hand. Gerson shakes it off.
Winters misses with the combination.
Gerson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Winters gets caught flat footed, as Gerson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gerson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gerson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gerson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winters is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gerson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gerson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gerson trying to control the position from guard on top but Winters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winters trying to keep a closed guard but Gerson is proving a slippery customer.
Gerson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gerson wants to control from the top but Winters keeps moving.
Winters 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.
Gerson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Winters trying to control the position.
Gerson pushes down on Winters's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gerson is working for a submission of some sort.
Winters is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gerson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Winters has managed to free his arm - good work.
Winters is trying to get back to full guard.
Gerson is trying to work for a kimura but Winters is defending well.
Gerson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gerson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gerson maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Winters could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Gerson has cracked it and Winters is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Gerson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ricardo Gerson!
A victorious Ricardo Gerson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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