The Island Season 4, 155 lbs, Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mashrafe Mortaza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quintonio Vazquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mortaza
vs
Vazquez

170 cm
27
155 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

166 cm
27
162 lbs
9 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Highland Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mashrafe Mortaza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Quintonio Vazquez!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Daniel Franklin and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vazquez scores with a hook.
Vazquez lands a slapping body shot.

Mortaza closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mortaza lands in his opponent's guard.
Vazquez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Vazquez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mortaza defends well.
Mortaza throwing strikes from guard but Vazquez blocks nicely.

Mortaza drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mortaza jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mortaza in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mortaza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mortaza is working hard here to advance position.
Mortaza being controlled here momentarily.
Mortaza in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Mortaza thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mortaza passes Vazquez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mortaza not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mortaza not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Mortaza is working for a submission of some sort.
Vazquez is refusing to be controlled, as Mortaza sits in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mortaza trying to mount his opponent but Vazquez defends it.
Vazquez is looking for a sweep. Mortaza is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mortaza thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vazquez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vazquez felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.

Mortaza is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vazquez defends it well.
Mortaza sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vazquez defending well though.
Mortaza uses his free foot to push down on Vazquez's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Vazquez.
Vazquez is looking to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Mortaza there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Mortaza looking to ground and pound but Vazquez is blocking nicely.
Vazquez holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Mortaza tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Mortaza misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

Mortaza working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Vazquez turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Mortaza off and cradles Vazquez's limp body as Mortaza celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Mashrafe Mortaza!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tim Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moe Szyslak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Thomas
vs
Szyslak

175 cm
27
163 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

177 cm
27
164 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tim Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Moe Szyslak!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Santiago Holmes and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Thomas closes the distance and pushes Szyslak back into the cage.
Thomas misses with some punches.
Szyslak blocks a body shot from Thomas.
Szyslak blocks an uppercut.
Szyslak blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Szyslak presses Thomas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thomas misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Szyslak.
Thomas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Szyslak backwards.
Thomas wants to break the clinch but can't.
Szyslak scores with a hook to the body.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Szyslak gets through Thomas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Szyslak lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Szyslak scores with a nice short uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Szyslak.
A shot in the inside from Szyslak.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Szyslak lands a nice uppercut.
Szyslak lands a hook to the side of the head.
Szyslak lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Thomas tries a body shot but Szyslak blocks it.
Szyslak lands a body shot in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Thomas's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Szyslak lands a shoulder strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Szyslak scores with a nice hook to the head.

Thomas is rocked!
Szyslak lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Thomas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Szyslak lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thomas.
Szyslak lands with a left to the head.
Szyslak lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Szyslak lands a big right hand that drops Thomas! The killer instinct kicks in and Szyslak finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Szyslak!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Moe Szyslak!
Moe Szyslak thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Remy Palmar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Twinkle Twinkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Twinkle comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Twinkle Twinkle Little Star 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!

Palmar
vs
Twinkle

175 cm
27
158 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

175 cm
26
165 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Remy Palmar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Twinkle Twinkle!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Bart Greer and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Twinkle drops Palmar with a beautiful combination! Palmar stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Twinkle is looking for the KO!

Palmar is rocked!
Twinkle throws a monster overhand right that drops Palmar! Twinkle follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Twinkle Twinkle!
Twinkle Twinkle decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Remy Palmar was interviewed post fight and said 'To , tough fight tonight, man. Good thing for you that I don't want to die without any scars. Till next time, bro.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Glorious Superior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jahll Gunacrii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Superior
vs
Gunacrii

167 cm
27
160 lbs
11 - 2 - 0

176 cm
22
162 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

Highland Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Glorious Superior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jahll Gunacrii!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Santiago Holmes and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunacrii throws a jab but it's blocked by Superior.
Superior seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gunacrii slips a jab from Superior.
Gunacrii misses with a few strikes there.
Gunacrii throws a lazy right hand but Superior sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gunacrii throws out a loose jab but Superior uses good head movement to avoid it.

Superior has Gunacrii up against the cage in a clinch.
Gunacrii misses with a punch on the inside.
Superior tries a body shot but Gunacrii blocks it.
Gunacrii's coach down at All Time Wrestling - 12 ELITE COACHES was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gunacrii's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Superior goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gunacrii.
Superior scores with a shot to the side of Gunacrii's head.
Gunacrii's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Gunacrii fails to land.
Superior scores with a hook to the body.
Superior misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Superior blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gunacrii tries to stall but Superior uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gunacrii misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Superior.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gunacrii.
Gunacrii swings wildly with an uppercut but Superior uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gunacrii has a couple of punches blocked by Superior.
Superior blocks a body shot from Gunacrii.

Superior has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Gunacrii regains guard immediately.
Superior wants to pass the guard but Gunacrii is keeping the position.
Superior stays in close to Gunacrii's body and controls the position.
Gunacrii is trying to keep Superior in close.
Superior controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Superior pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gunacrii is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Superior postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gunacrii is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Superior, into his guard.

Gunacrii trying to control the position from guard on top but Superior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gunacrii trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Superior manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Superior slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Superior wants to control from the top but Gunacrii keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gunacrii trying to keep a closed guard but Superior is proving a slippery customer.
Superior looking to pass the guard.

Superior drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gunacrii manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Superior has Gunacrii in his guard.

Gunacrii stopping the sweep attempt from Superior.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Superior controlling Gunacrii's posture.
Gunacrii is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gunacrii trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gunacrii stopping the sweep attempt from Superior.
Gunacrii trying to control but Superior is working from the bottom.

Superior working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gunacrii doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Superior is tightening it up a little... Gunacrii has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Gunacrii reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Gunacrii taps out! Nice BJJ there by Superior!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Glorious Superior!
Glorious Superior took some time post fight to say the following; 'Bow before your Glorious Superior!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joey Mandana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and IB Strokin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joey Mandana has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Mandana
vs
Strokin

172 cm
26
162 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

150 cm
27
155 lbs
9 - 2 - 1

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Fast

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Joey Mandana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of The Island, IB Strokin!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Santiago Holmes and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mandana uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Strokin.
Strokin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mandana momentarily.
Mandana moves out of range as Strokin strikes.
Mandana half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Strokin looks to land a left hand but Mandana moved out of range nicely.
Mandana half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Strokin misses with a hook. Mandana ducked under it nicely.
Mandana tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Strokin defends well and Mandana ends up having to push Strokin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Strokin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mandana looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Strokin is fending him off so far but Mandana persists. Nope, Strokin circles away and we're back to standing.
Strokin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strokin lands with a nice body punch.
Strokin scores with a hook to the body. Mandana takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mandana is breathing heavily.
Mandana with a poor takedown
and Strokin counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Mandana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mandana takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strokin lands with a right and another and another! Mandana is in big trouble! Strokin lands again and this time it's lights out for Mandana! A quality knockout there for Strokin.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). IB Strokin!
Our winner, IB Strokin, 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fred Alsop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Jimenez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fred Alsop has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Alsop
vs
Jimenez

176 cm
27
150 lbs
13 - 2 - 0

175 cm
26
165 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Highland Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Fred Alsop!
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, Hugo Jimenez!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Dirk Anderson and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alsop tries to close the distance and clinch but Jimenez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alsop moves forwards but Jimenez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Alsop throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jimenez throws out a loose jab but Alsop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jimenez swings for the body but Alsop moves out of range.
Jimenez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alsop moves forwards but Jimenez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A big right from Jimenez misses.
Jimenez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alsop sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Alsop was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jimenez.
Jimenez throws a chopping leg kick but Alsop manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
As Jimenez looks to move away, Alsop throws a big counter combo bu Jimenez just gets out of the way.
Alsop ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jimenez moves away.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jimenez has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimenez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Alsop lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Alsop misses with a straight right.
Alsop slips a straight right by Jimenez.
Jimenez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hugo Jimenez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimenez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alsop moves away.
Alsop definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Alsop throws a jab but it's blocked by Jimenez.
Jimenez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Alsop on the side of the head.
Alsop ducks under a wild hook from Jimenez.
Jimenez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Alsop checks it well.
Alsop takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jimenez throws a shot to the body.
Alsop throws a front kick aimed at Jimenez's knee but Jimenez avoids it well.
Jimenez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jimenez throws an overhand right that lands on Alsop's shoulder, as Alsop tries to avoid the shot.
Alsop seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Jimenez misses the target.
Jimenez looks to land a right hand but Alsop moved out of range.
It looked like Alsop was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jimenez.
Alsop throws a nice looking combination but Jimenez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jimenez! But no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jimenez. Alsop does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alsop swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Alsop gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jimenez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A lazy left from Jimenez finds it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alsop displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jimenez throws out the jab.
Alsop takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A big right from Jimenez misses.
Alsop blocks a low kick nicely.
Alsop checks the leg kick.
Alsop is looking to score with low kicks.
A combination from Jimenez does no damage.
Alsop avoids the body shot from Jimenez.
Alsop tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jimenez manages to circle out of the way.
A big right from Jimenez misses.
Alsop keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Alsop tries to counter by clinching up but Jimenez breaks away and moves out of range.
Jimenez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alsop misses with a straight left.
Jimenez throws a leg kick but Alsop checks it.
Alsop is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jimenez.
Alsop works the jab nicely.
Alsop takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Jimenez.
Alsop tries to clinch there but Jimenez circles away.
A punch combination from Alsop misses.
Jimenez missing with a left hand there. Alsop was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jimenez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jimenez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Alsop lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jimenez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jimenez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Alsop throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jimenez connects with a body shot.
Alsop throws a leg kick but Jimenez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Alsop connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jimenez cracks Alsop with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Alsop cracks a nice hook into Jimenez's ribs.
Jimenez misses the shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alsop swinging wildly here.
Alsop lands a really nice looking cross but Jimenez seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jimenez tried to score with a low kick but Alsop checks it.
Alsop tries to counter by clinching up but Jimenez breaks away and moves out of range.
Jimenez throws an overhand right that lands on Alsop's shoulder, as Alsop tries to avoid the shot.
Jimenez lands a slapping body shot.
Alsop throws a combination that misses
and Jimenez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alsop ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jimenez moves away.
A shot to the liver by Jimenez. Beautiful body shot.
Jimenez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alsop.
Jimenez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Alsop had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Alsop keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alsop tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jimenez manages to circle out of the way.
Jimenez lands with a right hand.
Alsop throws a shot from downtown. Jimenez moves away and avoids it.
Jimenez tries to work over Alsop's front leg with a kick but Alsop checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hugo Jimenez dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Jimenez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alsop throws out the jab.
Alsop ducks under a wild hook from Jimenez.
Jimenez misses with a straight left.
Jimenez throws a body shot but no joy.
Jimenez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alsop tries to counter by clinching up but Jimenez breaks away and moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Alsop. Beautiful body shot.
Jimenez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alsop.
Jimenez looks to land a left hand but Alsop moved out of range nicely.
Jimenez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alsop.
Alsop lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jimenez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alsop checks a low kick from Jimenez.
Alsop throws a low kick but Jimenez moves out of range easily.
Jimenez misses with an uppercut.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Alsop might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Jimenez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alsop.
Jimenez throws a hook to the side of Alsop's head but Alsop sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimenez throws a solid leg kick but Alsop takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jimenez.
Alsop tried to counter with a leg kick but Jimenez avoided it.
Jimenez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Alsop steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jimenez.
Alsop misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jimenez.
Jimenez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jimenez just misses with a punch to the body.
Alsop uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jimenez.
Jimenez misses with a looping right.
No joy there for Alsop, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from Alsop does no damage.
Jimenez just misses with a punch to the body.
Alsop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jimenez.
A telegraphed right hand from Jimenez misses the target.
Some bone on bone action there as Alsop checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jimenez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jimenez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alsop looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez checks a leg kick nicely.
Jimenez cracks Alsop with an open hand slap.
Jimenez throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alsop misses with a double jab.
Jimenez misses with a series of wild punches.
Alsop is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hugo Jimenez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alsop lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jimenez circles away quickly and effectively.
Alsop misses with a body shot.
Alsop connects with a body shot.
Jimenez misses with a hook.
Jimenez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alsop swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Alsop misses with a low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nice shot lands for Jimenez.
An inside leg kick from Jimenez misses.
Jimenez with a hook.
Jimenez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jimenez throws a jab but it's blocked by Alsop.
Alsop lands a nice shot that snaps Jimenez's head back.
A big right from Jimenez misses.
Alsop is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jimenez.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alsop.
Jimenez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Alsop swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jimenez misses with an uppercut. Alsop saw that one coming.
Jimenez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jimenez moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jimenez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Alsop closes the distance and clinches.
Jimenez struggles to land a body shot inside as Alsop controls his hands.
Jimenez lands a right hand.

Jimenez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jimenez misses with a straight left.
Jimenez throws a jab but it's blocked by Alsop.
Alsop throws a series of strikes that have Jimenez backpedaling.
Jimenez throws a body shot but no joy.
Jimenez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Alsop's hands.
Jimenez throws a front kick aimed at Alsop's knee but Alsop avoids it well.
Alsop slips under a jab from Jimenez.
Alsop rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jimenez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jimenez throws a looping overhand right but Alsop ducks down to avoid it.
Alsop scores with a decent looking hook.
Alsop avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hugo Jimenez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

A big right from Jimenez misses.
Alsop looks to score with a jab to the body but Jimenez is just out of range.
Jimenez misses with a straight left.
As Jimenez tries to get set, Alsop tries to push him back and clinch up but Jimenez manages to avoid the attempt.
Jimenez looks to throw the jab but Alsop is out of range.
Alsop connects with a body shot that sends Jimenez's belly button to the back.
Jimenez looks to score with a jab to the body but Alsop is just out of range.
Jimenez throws an overhand right that lands on Alsop's shoulder, as Alsop tries to avoid the shot.
Jimenez is looking to score with low kicks.
Jimenez loads up on a big right hand but Alsop slips the punch.
Jimenez connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimenez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alsop is looking to counter the offense by Jimenez and move into the clinch.
Jimenez lands an overhand right.
A telegraphed right hand from Jimenez misses the target.
Jimenez misses with an uppercut.
Alsop misses the body punch
and Jimenez counters with a stiff right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Alsop.
Good exchange - Jimenez coming out on top.
Jimenez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alsop takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jimenez lands with a shot to the body.
Alsop misses with a hook.
A low kick from Jimenez is predictable there
and Alsop counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jimenez lands a jab to the head.
Alsop lands with an overhand left.
Jimenez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Alsop to score with a decent uppercut.
An inside leg kick lands from Jimenez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut lands for Alsop. That snapped Jimenez's head back.
Alsop takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jimenez scores with a nice strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alsop jabs at Jimenez's body.
Jimenez tried to score with a low kick but Alsop checks it.
Jimenez misses with a straight right.
Alsop was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big right from Jimenez misses.
Jimenez throws a lazy right hand but Alsop sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alsop tries to counter by clinching up but Jimenez breaks away and moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Alsop.
Jimenez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jimenez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alsop's head backwards.
A swing and a miss from Jimenez.
Jimenez dips to his left and cracks Alsop with an uppercut!
Jimenez misses with an uppercut. Alsop saw that one coming.
Alsop is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Alsop looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jimenez swings for the body but Alsop moves out of range.
Alsop swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jimenez lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Jimenez. Beautiful body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Alsop defending well as Jimenez loads up on a big left hand.
Alsop lands with a shot to the body.
Alsop misses with a wild body shot.
Alsop is looking to clinch but Jimenez is avoiding it.
Alsop blocks a low kick nicely.
Alsop checks a low kick from Jimenez.
Fred Alsop has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jimenez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A slow jab from Jimenez misses its intended target.
Jimenez throws a lazy right hand but Alsop sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alsop ducks under a wild hook from Jimenez.
Alsop seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alsop.
Jimenez throws a front kick aimed at Alsop's knee but Alsop avoids it well.
Jimenez misses with a straight left.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Jimenez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jimenez dips to his left and cracks Alsop with an uppercut!
Alsop looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A slow jab from Jimenez misses its intended target.
Alsop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jimenez.
Alsop keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jimenez tries to work over Alsop's front leg with a kick but Alsop checks it.
Jimenez misses with a straight left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot by Alsop.

It looks like Hugo Jimenez has been cut.
Jimenez misses with an uppercut.
Jimenez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alsop.
Jimenez throws out a counter right but Alsop avoids it with no problem.
Alsop avoids the body shot from Jimenez.
Alsop tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jimenez manages to circle out of the way.
Jimenez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hugo Jimenez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alsop tries a low kick but Jimenez avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hugo Jimenez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jimenez 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Hugo Jimenez!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Hugo Jimenez!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Hugo Jimenez!

Hugo Jimenez wins by unanimous decision!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Hugo Jimenez waved his t-shirt featuring Highland Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bert Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mathew The Devil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Drago
vs
The Devil

167 cm
19
160 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

170 cm
26
168 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bert Drago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mathew The Devil!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Dirk Anderson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drago staying out of range there.
The Devil tries to score a power double leg takedown but Drago sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten The Devil somewhat.
The Devil closes the distance and clinches up with Drago, looking for a takedown. The Devil pushes Drago against the cage but Drago circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Drago on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The Devil misses with a takedown attempt
and Drago counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Drago definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bert Drago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mathew The Devil.
Drago avoids the body shot from The Devil.

The Devil scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Devil stops Drago from getting back to his feet.
Drago on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Drago tries to get out of the position.

The Devil is looking for a kimura here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago wants to get back to full guard.
The Devil missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The Devil prevents Drago from standing back up.

The Devil seems to be looking for submissions.

The Devil is working for a kimura but Drago is defending it quite comfortably.
The Devil trying to control from half guard but Drago is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Drago is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and The Devil has latched onto it... Big trouble! The Devil pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Drago is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from The Devil!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mathew The Devil!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wilson Wills (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niko Vetrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vetrov has chosen Enae Volare Mezzo as his entrance music. Wilson Wills has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Wills
vs
Vetrov

181 cm
27
159 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

178 cm
26
163 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Determined

Highland Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Wilson Wills!
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, Niko Vetrov!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Peter Branson and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wills dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vetrov. That did some damage!
Vetrov misses with an uppercut
and Wills counters with a stiff right hand.
Vetrov's coach down at All Time Wrestling - 12 ELITE COACHES was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Vetrov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Vetrov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wills.

Vetrov clinches up against the cage.
Vetrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
I was talking to Wills's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.

Wills gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Vetrov tries to kick Wills off in order to stand up. Wills Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.

Wills is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vetrov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wills staying calm.

Wills tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wills has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wills is working to tighten his grip on Vetrov's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Vetrov has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Wills is really squeezing tight and eventually Vetrov passes out! Wills breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Wilson Wills!
A victorious Wilson Wills thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.