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The Island Season 3, 265 lbs, Round 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adolf Oliver Nippels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donatello Flaminio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adolf Oliver Nippels is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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245 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Adolf Oliver Nippels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Donatello Flaminio!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Winston Alpacca and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flaminio fails with the takedown.
Flaminio throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Oliver Nippels's waist but Oliver Nippels gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Flaminio off to one side.
Flaminio shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Adolf Oliver Nippels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donatello Flaminio.
Flaminio decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Flaminio in particular looking to stall.
Flaminio should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Oliver Nippels is looking to improve his position.
Flaminio working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Flaminio controlling the pace.
Flaminio has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Flaminio lands a nice short elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliver Nippels wants to control but Flaminio is keeping busy.
Oliver Nippels keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Oliver Nippels on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Oliver Nippels tries to get out of the position.
Oliver Nippels taking some punishment here, with Flaminio in his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliver Nippels is staying active underneath Flaminio, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Flaminio working the head and body with strikes.
Flaminio is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Oliver Nippels defends it well.
Flaminio lands strikes from half guard.
Oliver Nippels definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Flaminio thows a huge punch but Oliver Nippels dodges it nicely.
Flaminio working the head and body with strikes.
Flaminio is trying to control. Oliver Nippels wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Flaminio connects with a nice short shot to Oliver Nippels's temple.
Flaminio lands with a punch from half guard.
Oliver Nippels on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Flaminio throwing shots but Oliver Nippels is blocking nicely.
Flaminio not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Oliver Nippels on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Flaminio sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Oliver Nippels defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliver Nippels won't allow Flaminio to pass to mount.
Flaminio with the ground and pound but Oliver Nippels uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Flaminio thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Flaminio wants to control from the top but Oliver Nippels keeps moving.
Oliver Nippels preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Oliver Nippels keeping moving, preventing Flaminio from controlling successfully.
Oliver Nippels working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Flaminio.
Oliver Nippels preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Flaminio drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Flaminio jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Flaminio 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.
Oliver Nippels looking for a sweep. Not yet Oliver Nippels, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flaminio is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Flaminio postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flaminio is working Oliver Nippels over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Oliver Nippels has momentary wrist control but Flaminio slips an elbow through the middle.
Flaminio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Flaminio throwing strikes from guard but Oliver Nippels blocks nicely.
Flaminio wants to control from the top but Oliver Nippels keeps moving.
Flaminio throws a big right hand that misses.
Flaminio wants to control from the top but Oliver Nippels keeps moving.
Oliver Nippels knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Flaminio on the ground.
Flaminio throwing strikes from guard but Oliver Nippels blocks nicely.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Oliver Nippels leaves Flaminio with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Flaminio shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Oliver Nippels pinned against the cage. Oliver Nippels gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Flaminio.
Flaminio tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Oliver Nippels swivels and escapes.
Flaminio tries for a takedown but Oliver Nippels circles away easily
so Oliver Nippels counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Flaminio looks winded!
Flaminio looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Oliver Nippels scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Flaminio keeping full guard, as Oliver Nippels tries to pass.
Oliver Nippels won't allow Flaminio to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donatello Flaminio dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Flaminio shoots in for a takedown but Oliver Nippels shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Oliver Nippels drops down looking for a counter takedown but Flaminio sprawls and moves away.
Oliver Nippels displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Flaminio.
Flaminio closes the distance and clinches up with Oliver Nippels, looking for a takedown. Flaminio pushes Oliver Nippels against the cage but Oliver Nippels circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Adolf Oliver Nippels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donatello Flaminio.
Flaminio shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Flaminio showed some decent athleticism there.
Oliver Nippels is looking for a sweep. Flaminio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Oliver Nippels is staying active underneath Flaminio, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Flaminio not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Flaminio slips a nice elbow through Oliver Nippels's hands, connecting with Oliver Nippels's forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flaminio missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Flaminio is looking to take a break and control but Oliver Nippels is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Flaminio not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Flaminio trying to control from half guard but Oliver Nippels is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliver Nippels is trying to get back to full guard.
Flaminio missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Flaminio works his way into side control.
Oliver Nippels struggling a bit here.
Flaminio working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Oliver Nippels can't do much from the bottom here.
Oliver Nippels is trying to work for a sweep but Flaminio has mounted him!
Oliver Nippels taking shots to the head.
Oliver Nippels working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliver Nippels is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Flaminio lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Oliver Nippels hang on?
Oliver Nippels is in a horrible position here. Flaminio smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Flaminio lands a big elbow.
Flaminio trying to control but Oliver Nippels is having none of it.
Oliver Nippels is trying desperately to improve position.
Donatello Flaminio has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flaminio trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Flaminio lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Oliver Nippels hang on?
Flaminio connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Flaminio scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Flaminio lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Oliver Nippels hang on?
Flaminio connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Oliver Nippels is bucking up trying to escape but Flaminio cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Oliver Nippels is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The referee warns Oliver Nippels that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flaminio lands a heavy elbow.
Flaminio working Oliver Nippels over with strikes here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flaminio wants to control the pace but Oliver Nippels is squirming around nicely.
Flaminio raining down shots from the mount!
Oliver Nippels is in all sorts of trouble here.
Flaminio trying to control but he's not successful this time.
BOOM! Flaminio connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Flaminio content just to control the position here.
Flaminio is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Oliver Nippels can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Oliver Nippels is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donatello Flaminio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Oliver Nippels connects with a crisp jab.
Flaminio dives in and grabs Oliver Nippels's left leg, looking for a takedown. Oliver Nippels pushes down on Flaminio's head and hops out.
Oliver Nippels defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Flaminio.
Flaminio looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Oliver Nippels is fending him off so far but Flaminio persists. Nope, Oliver Nippels circles away and we're back to standing.
Adolf Oliver Nippels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donatello Flaminio.
Oliver Nippels fails with a takedown attempt.
Flaminio has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Flaminio there as he acknowledges the shot.
Flaminio shoots in looking for a takedown but Oliver Nippels manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Flaminio's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Oliver Nippels stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Oliver Nippels wants it to stay on the feet.
Flaminio looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flaminio looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Oliver Nippels is fending him off so far but Flaminio persists. Nope, Oliver Nippels circles away and we're back to standing.
Oliver Nippels feinted with a counter takedown.
Flaminio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice cross by Oliver Nippels.
Flaminio gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Donatello Flaminio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flaminio shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Flaminio fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliver Nippels stuns Flaminio with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Flaminio walks into a left hand.
Nice straight punches there by Oliver Nippels. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Oliver Nippels.
Flaminio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Flaminio throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Oliver Nippels's waist but Oliver Nippels gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Flaminio off to one side.
Oliver Nippels shoots in and bounces Flaminio off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Flaminio is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Oliver Nippels is aware though and is defending well.
Oliver Nippels throws a big elbow that misses.
Oliver Nippels's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Oliver Nippels distracts Flaminio with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Oliver Nippels postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Oliver Nippels wants to control from the top but Flaminio keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliver Nippels got a little sloppy there for a moment and Flaminio has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Oliver Nippels has managed to get both his arms back between Flaminio's legs - danger averted.
Oliver Nippels is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Flaminio looking for a sweep. Not yet Flaminio, not yet.
Oliver Nippels has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Flaminio working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Oliver Nippels.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flaminio wants to sweep but no luck.
Oliver Nippels wants to control from the top but Flaminio keeps moving.
Oliver Nippels throwing strikes but missing.
Oliver Nippels working some strikes from top position.
Flaminio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Oliver Nippels can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flaminio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Flaminio bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Oliver Nippels's guard.
Well,Oliver Nippels is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Oliver Nippels is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Oliver Nippels looking for a sweep. Not yet Oliver Nippels, not yet.
Flaminio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Flaminio landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliver Nippels bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Flaminio's guard.
Oliver Nippels is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Flaminio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flaminio keeps trying to improve his position.
Flaminio is looking for a triangle but Oliver Nippels pushes his legs off easily.
Oliver Nippels stopping the sweep attempt from Flaminio.
Oliver Nippels lands a couple of elbows.
Oliver Nippels scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Oliver Nippels is in close to Flaminio's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Oliver Nippels stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flaminio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Oliver Nippels with a flurry of punches that miss.
Oliver Nippels chips away with some ground and pound.
Adolf Oliver Nippels has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Flaminio trying to keep a closed guard but Oliver Nippels is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adolf Oliver Nippels showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Flaminio has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Donatello Flaminio!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Donatello Flaminio!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Donatello Flaminio!
Donatello Flaminio wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Donatello Flaminio, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crazy Legs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Endleman Schubert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Legs comes into the arena with Low Profile - Pay Ya Dues blaring out of the sound system. Schubert is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Seve by Tez Cadey. Endleman Schubert has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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269 lbs
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273 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Crazy Legs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Endleman Schubert!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Bart Greer and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Legs scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Schubert's coach down at The Hut - $50 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Schubert's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Legs lands a left and a right that send Schubert crashing to the mat, dazed. Legs thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Endleman Schubert has been cut.
Legs throws a nice looking combination but Schubert bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've been told by Legs's head coaches at Storm Mtn Fighting Studios that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Legs lands a big right hand that sends Schubert crashing to the mat! Legs stays standing though and waves Schubert back to his feet!
Schubert is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schubert takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Schubert looks winded!
Legs lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Schubert up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Legs from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Schubert's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Crazy Legs!
Crazy Legs took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Highland Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Abreu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Honeybottom (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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250 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rafael Abreu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bruce Honeybottom!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Daniel Franklin and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Abreu. Honeybottom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Honeybottom rushes Abreu and presses him up against the cage.
Honeybottom effectively controlling the action here.
Honeybottom blocks an uppercut.
Abreu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Honeybottom scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abreu.
Abreu throws a punch but it's blocked by Honeybottom.
Honeybottom lands a shoulder strike.
Honeybottom lands a body shot in the clinch.
Abreu is breathing heavily.
Honeybottom is pushing Abreu up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A shot in the inside from Honeybottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Honeybottom.
Abreu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Honeybottom.
A right hook to the body lands for Honeybottom.
Good body shot from Honeybottom.
A nice right hand lands inside from Honeybottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Honeybottom working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Honeybottom creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Rafael Abreu has been cut.
Honeybottom slowing the pace effectively.
A nice right hand lands inside from Honeybottom.
Abreu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Honeybottom pushes Abreu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Honeybottom lands with a light punch inside.
Abreu tries a body shot but Honeybottom blocks it.
Honeybottom lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Abreu backwards.
Honeybottom lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Honeybottom taking a breather.
Honeybottom throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Abreus head.
Abreu 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!
Honeybottom lands a body shot.
Abreu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oh Abreu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Honeybottom dips a shoulder and cracks Abreu with a mighty uppercut! Abreu falls back against the cage and Honeybottom unloads with a barrage of strikes! Abreu is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Honeybottom screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Honeybottom!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Kettu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Ngolo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kalle Kettu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Christian Ngolo!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Winston Alpacca and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ngolo drives through and clinches with Kettu against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kettu.
It looks like Christian Ngolo has been cut.
Ngolo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kettu blocks an uppercut.
Kettu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ngolo misses with the head strike.
Kettu slows down the pace here.
Kettu 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.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kettu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kettu stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ngolo breaks the clinch.
Ngolo misses the shot to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kettu has Ngolo pushed against the cage.
Kettu is pushing Ngolo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kettu struggles to land a body shot inside as Ngolo controls his hands.
Ngolo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kettu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kettu.
Ngolo is working Kettu over against the cage.
Ngolo can't find room to land a body shot as Kettu controls the action.
A short uppercut from Kettu.
Ngolo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kettu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ngolo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kettu scores with a shot to the side of Ngolo's head.
Ngolo is rocked!
Kettu lands a big right hand that drops Ngolo! The killer instinct kicks in and Kettu finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Kettu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kalle Kettu!
Kalle Kettu managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Highland Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Otocanin Zmija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Otocanin Zmija has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Carlos Machado's chin.
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265 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Carlos Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Otocanin Zmija!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Peter Branson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machado closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Zmija manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Machado takes one to the chin there.
Machado takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Machado shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machado with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zmija to score with a decent uppercut.
Zmija dips to his left and cracks Machado with an uppercut!
Machado fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zmija avoids it really well and circles away.
Zmija connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Machado takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Machado misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zmija appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zmija swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zmija throws a combination that misses
and Machado counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Machado is working for a kimura but Zmija is defending it quite comfortably.
Machado is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zmija is just riding it out for now. Machado eventually gives up the hold.
Zmija tries to kick Machado off but Machado keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Zmija wants to improve his position but Machado is controlling well.
Machado is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zmija doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Machado.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Zmija works his way to full guard. Good work.
Machado advances position into side control!
Machado thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Zmija's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Machado definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zmija is looking for a sweep.
Machado wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zmija, who protects the arm well.
Machado trying to control the position but Zmija is working away.
Machado is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zmija knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Zmija struggling a bit here.
Machado wants to control but Zmija is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Machado is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zmija knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
A lull in the action here as Machado stalls from top position.
Machado is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Zmija has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Zmija's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Machado thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otocanin Zmija dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Machado moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zmija lands with a right hand.
Zmija lands a nice shot that snaps Machado's head back.
Machado dodges the punch combination from Zmija.
Good exchange - Zmija coming out on top.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Machado.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zmija throws a series of punches but Machado moves out of range.
Zmija has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Machado has a takedown stuffed.
Zmija feints a jab promting Machado to slip. Zmija then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Machado slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zmija lands with an uppercut that bounces Machado off the cage and back into range.
Machado on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Machado drops his hands momentarily and Zmija takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Machado is rocked!
Zmija misses with a jab, cross combination.
Machado tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zmija defends well and Machado ends up having to push Zmija into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Machado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zmija ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Machado on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Machado takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Oh Machado is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Otocanin Zmija seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Machado or perhaps it was just good defense by Zmija, which made it look bad.
Machado seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zmija scores with a jab to the body.
Zmija lands a jab to the nose.
Zmija might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Oooh a lovely combination from Zmija sends Machado down but not out. Zmija dives into side control looking to finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zmija is looking to take a break and control but Machado is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zmija has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Machado gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Machado sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Machado is refusing to be controlled, as Zmija sits in half guard.
Carlos Machado overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Machado looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zmija is working for a kimura but Machado is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado trying to control from the bottom.
Zmija is controlling the pace.
Zmija wants to pass the guard but Machado is defending well.
Zmija wants to work for an arm triangle but Machado is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Machado is looking to control Zmija's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Machado avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Zmija lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Zmija is working for a submission of some sort.
Machado moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Machado keeping moving, preventing Zmija from controlling successfully.
Zmija wants to stand but Machado is controlling his posture from full guard.
Machado working for a triangle but Zmija defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otocanin Zmija showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Machado throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Zmija was covering up waiting for the punch and Machado finishes the takedown easily into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Zmija holds on and takes a little breather.
Zmija trying to keep a closed guard but Machado is proving a slippery customer.
Machado looking to sit in guard and control but Zmija gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
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.
Zmija trying to control but Machado is working from the bottom.
Zmija wanted to stand there but Machado had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Machado is on top in guard.
Machado sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Zmija doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Machado paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Zmija - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Otocanin Zmija!
Otocanin Zmija very nearly forgot to thank Highland Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Vukovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Axe Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Killer has chosen Mouth for war as his entrance music. Axe Killer has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Josh Vukovic's chin.
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261 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
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20
275 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Very strong |
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Josh Vukovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Axe Killer!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Peter Branson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killer scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Killer scores with a jab to the body.
Killer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vukovic doesn't seem bothered though.
Vukovic misses with a head kick.
Vukovic has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Josh Vukovic has been cut.
We've been told by Vukovic's head coaches at RCJ Machado Jiu-Jitsu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Killer lands a hook that stumbles Vukovic back into the cage. Killer follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Vukovic to the canvas! Killer pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Vukovic has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Axe Killer!
Axe Killer looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'You do not deserve to watch me'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peper Panel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Aaron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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27
250 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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265 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Peper Panel!
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, Hank Aaron!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Santiago Holmes and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Panel tries a head kick but it misses.
Aaron bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Panel's head backwards.
Panel walks into a jab.
Panel connects with a high kick.
Peper Panel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aaron looks to land a body kick but Panel moved away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Panel - that will leave a mark!
Panel throws a sloppy head kick and Aaron moves out of range easily.
Aaron moves out of range of the strikes.
Aaron takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Panel cracks Aaron with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Panel has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Aaron to stand back up!
Aaron will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Panel misses with a head kick.
Panel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aaron scores with a kick to the midsection.
Aaron avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Panel throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Panel stalks Aaron and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Aaron's face. Aaron staggers backwards, shaken.
Panel cracks Aaron with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Panel has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Aaron to stand back up!
Aaron is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aaron blocks the body kick.
Panel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Aaron looks up at the clock. Bad move! Panel lands a right hand from hell, dropping Aaron. Panel pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peper Panel!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Ysengrin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grimpen Shatterstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ysengrin comes to the cage accompanied by Cheeky Nandos. Dave Ysengrin could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Grimpen Shatterstone's chin.
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238 lbs
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225 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dave Ysengrin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Grimpen Shatterstone!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Peter Branson and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ysengrin rushes Shatterstone and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Ysengrin fails to land.
Ysengrin misses with a punch to the body.
Ysengrin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shatterstone.
Ysengrin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ysengrin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ysengrin connects with a body shot that sends Shatterstone's belly button to the back.
Shatterstone takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Grimpen Shatterstone has been cut.
Ysengrin throws a body shot but no joy.
Ysengrin throws out a powerful jab.
Ysengrin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ysengrin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shatterstone was well out of range. Poor timing from Ysengrin.
Ysengrin lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Shatterstone is looking to close the distance but Ysengrin sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Shatterstone crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Shatterstone is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Dave Ysengrin!
After the fight, Dave Ysengrin 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bull Bullard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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270 lbs
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265 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bull Bullard !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hank Holmes!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Peter Branson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmes works Bullard 's body with a nice hook.
Bullard gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bullard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Holmes backwards.
Bullard 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Holmes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bullard misses with some punches.
Holmes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bullard after a bit of a struggle.
Bullard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bullard blocks an uppercut.
Holmes jumps guard and drags Bullard to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Holmes has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Hut - $50. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bullard tries to stand but Holmes is controlling from the bottom.
Holmes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bullard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bullard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holmes working a defensive guard here.
Bullard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Holmes can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bullard has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Holmes is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bullard defends well.
Bullard postures up.
Holmes is looking for a triangle but Bullard pushes his legs off easily.
Holmes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bullard 's guard.
Bullard is looking to stand up but Holmes isn't so interested in that idea.
Holmes 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.
Holmes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes wants to control but Bullard is keeping him busy.
Bullard is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Holmes asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Holmes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Holmes tries for a kimura but Bullard is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holmes advances to full mount.
Holmes working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Holmes is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Bullard is surviving well by controlling Holmes's body position as best he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Holmes is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Bullard has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Bullard !
Holmes has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Bullard doesn't defend quickly enough and Holmes has managed to lock this one up! Can Bullard escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Holmes on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hank Holmes!
A victorious Hank Holmes 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eli Frankham (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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270 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
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25
280 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
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Basic striking
Very quick |
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Roger Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eli Frankham!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Peter Branson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frankham tries to clinch but Machado is having none of it.
Frankham clinches.
Frankham lands a left hand that snaps the head of Machado backwards.
Machado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Frankham - that landed with a thud.
Machado is looking to take this one to the mat.
Frankham's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Frankham gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Machado looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Frankham being controlled against the cage.
Machado pulls guard effortlessly.
Frankham must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frankham would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Machado 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.
Machado is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Frankham is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado has a closed guard, preventing Frankham from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frankham avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Machado looking for a guillotine here but Frankham defends easily.
Frankham is posturing up here but Machado has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Frankham tries to roll out but it's too tight and Frankham has to tap! Slick submission there by Machado!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roger Machado!
After the fight, Roger Machado 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peyton Rudger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eldar Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rudger kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is 2pac When We Ride On Our Enemies. Eldar Smith has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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285 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Decent elbows
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Peyton Rudger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eldar Smith!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Winston Alpacca and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rudger.
Rudger tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big left from Smith misses.
Rudger looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Rudger seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Smith scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Peyton Rudger has been cut.
Smith throws a body punch but Rudger moves out of range.
A big right from Rudger misses.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Rudger.
Rudger forces Smith back against the cage and clinches.
Smith tries to break free but Rudger pushes him back against the cage.
Smith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rudger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rudger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smith takes an elbow to the forehead.
Smith blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rudger works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Smith takes an elbow to the forehead.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Rudger blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Rudger.
It looks like Eldar Smith has been cut.
A short right from Rudger on the inside.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Smith's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Good body shot from Rudger.
Rudger lands a nice elbow.
Good body shot from Rudger.
Smith looks winded!
Rudger lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Rudger.
Smith is trying to maintain a safe position but Rudger gets an underhook and turns Smith into the cage.
Rudger works on Smith's body with a couple of short punches.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rudger comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rudger pushes Smith back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rudger lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from Rudger.
Rudger lands a nice elbow.
Rudger has Smith pressed against the cage. He pushes Smith back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Rudger throws a beautiful elbow that sends Smith crashing to the floor! Rudger piles on the pressure with more strikes! Smith is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peyton Rudger!
Peyton Rudger thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doyle Brunson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryo Rossi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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260 lbs
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285 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Doyle Brunson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ryo Rossi!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Peter Branson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brunson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brunson, as that shot connected.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Brunson.
It looks like Ryo Rossi has been cut.
Rossi gets a clinch.
Brunson stops a takedown attempt from Rossi.
Nice elbow from Brunson.
Brunson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Brunson tries to work over Rossi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rossi is trying to drag Brunson to the mat but Brunson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rossi tries for a takedown but Brunson manages to get underhooks.
Doyle Brunson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryo Rossi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunson lands an elbow just above Rossi 's eye.
Brunson throws an elbow but it misses.
Rossi has hold of one of Brunson's legs. Brunson is fighting the takedown attempt but Rossi gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brunson controlling the position.
Brunson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brunson tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rossi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rossi drops back looking for a leg! Brunson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brunson manages to kick Rossi off! Rossi jumps back into Brunson's guard.
Rossi won't allow Brunson to sweep him here.
Rossi trying to control but Brunson is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rossi being controlled here momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Brunson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rossi on the side of the head.
That has opened up Ryo Rossi's cut even more.
A decent looking cross lands there for Brunson.
Rossi has managed to clinch.
Still in the clinch, Brunson scores with a nice short uppercut.
The cut above Ryo Rossi's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Brunson prevents the takedown attempt.
Brunson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Brunson can't find room to land a body shot as Rossi controls the action.
Brunson can't find room to land a body shot as Rossi controls the action.
Rossi takes an elbow to the temple.
Rossi is looking for a takedown.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Brunson.
Ryo Rossi's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ryo Rossi's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Doyle Brunson!
After the big win, Doyle Brunson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Highland Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paddy McGuiness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Furry Monster Truck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monster Truck has chosen Cradel to the Grave as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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275 lbs
7 - 8 - 0 |
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270 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Paddy McGuiness!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Furry Monster Truck!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Bart Greer and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuiness lands with an overhand left.
Monster Truck tries to clinch but McGuiness is having none of it.
Monster Truck blocks a jab.
Monster Truck misses with an uppercut
and McGuiness connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Monster Truck takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Monster Truck misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McGuiness counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGuiness slips a jab and a cross from Monster Truck.
McGuiness with a nice cross.
McGuiness slips under a jab.
It looked like McGuiness wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McGuiness lands a big right hand that sends Monster Truck crashing to the mat! McGuiness stays standing though and waves Monster Truck back to his feet!
Monster Truck 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!
McGuiness misses with an uppercut. Monster Truck saw that one coming.
Monster Truck is still on wobbly legs! Can McGuiness finish him?
McGuiness throws a hook but Monster Truck blocks it.
Monster Truck drops his hands momentarily. McGuiness doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Monster Truck staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Monster Truck doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paddy McGuiness!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Domani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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19
245 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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26
265 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Basic striking
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eric Domani !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Machado!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Bart Greer and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machado takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Machado throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Domani 's waist but Domani gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Machado off to one side.
Machado with a lazy takedown attempt
and Domani counters with a left to the body.
Machado misses with a takedown attempt
and Domani counters with a nice body shot.
Eric Domani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Machado.
Machado looks winded!
Domani jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
It looks like John Machado has been cut.
Domani changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Domani dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Machado takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A shot to the liver by Domani . Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Domani lands a really nice looking cross but Machado seems unphased.
Machado leaves his chin hanging out and Domani seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Machado crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eric Domani !
Eric Domani thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tito Kerr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Tow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Big Tow told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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27
285 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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276 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tito Kerr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Big Tow!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Sandra Marshall and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kerr closes the distance and clinches.
Kerr turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kerr manages to end up in side control.
Tow is trying to get back to half guard.
Kerr wants to control but Tow is keeping him busy.
Tow is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
It looks like Big Tow has been cut.
Tow is looking for a sweep.
Kerr trying to control the position but Tow is working away.
Tow manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kerr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tow is working away from the top position though.
Tow drops an elbow to the side of Kerr's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kerr keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerr tries to get to full guard but Tow has control of the leg.
Ground and pound from Tow.
It looks like Tito Kerr has been cut.
Tow thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kerr is looking for a sweep. Tow is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tow wants to control but Kerr is keeping him busy.
Tow has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tow thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kerr's head.
Tow missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tow lands strikes from half guard.
Tow looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kerr is not content to let Tow control the position.
Kerr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kerr tries to roll over but Tow keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tow lands strikes from half guard.
Tow is looking to take a break and control but Kerr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kerr trying to hold on to Tow's head to control him but Tow postures up.
Kerr taking some punishment here, with Tow in his half guard.
Tow prevents Kerr from improving his position.
Tow is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kerr regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tow wants to control from the top but Kerr keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tow wants to pass the guard but Kerr is keeping the position.
Tow stopping the sweep attempt from Kerr.
Kerr controls Tow momentarily but Tow frees himself.
Tow drops back looking for a leg! Kerr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kerr manages to kick Tow off! Tow jumps back into Kerr's guard.
Kerr looking for a sweep. Not yet Kerr, not yet.
Tow working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tow drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kerr dives on top into guard.
Tow looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kerr connects with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerr is looking to work some ground and pound but Tow has wrist control.
Kerr preventing the sweep.
Kerr is looking to advance position but Tow has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Tow lands a heavy elbow.
Kerr tries to hold on but Tow pushes him away.
Tow lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kerr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tow is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kerr has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kerr!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tow looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kerr is looking to work some ground and pound but Tow has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Tow dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Kerr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tow tries for a takedown but Kerr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kerr has managed to clinch.
Kerr is trying to drag Tow to the mat but Tow just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tow drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kerr pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tow looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kerr is fending him off so far but Tow persists. Nope, Kerr circles away and we're back to standing.
Tito Kerr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Tow.
Tow closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kerr circles away.
Kerr tries to counter with a takedown but Tow is quick to defend against it.
Tow misses with a takedown
and Kerr counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tow won't be happy with that.
Tow throws Kerr to one side and escapes!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kerr moves into the clinch.
Kerr has picked Tow up - he's going for a ride! Kerr dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Kerr wants to take a breather but Tow is having none of it.
Tow looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerr scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tow wants to control but Kerr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kerr is nestled in close to Tow, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That has opened up Big Tow's cut even more.
Kerr is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kerr working Tow over with strikes.
The cut above Big Tow's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tow is not content to let Kerr control the position.
Tow trying to control here.
Kerr takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Big Tow's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Big Tow's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tito Kerr!
A less than humble Tito Kerr misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rod Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rigan Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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27
280 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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26
250 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rod Black!
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, Rigan Machado!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Sandra Marshall and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machado gets a takedown into half guard.
Black is trying to get back to full guard.
Black is trying to control but can't.
Machado wants to free his trapped foot but Black is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Black tries to roll over but Machado keeps him under control.
Machado 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.
Machado seems to be looking for submissions.
Black on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Black tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado wants to work for an arm triangle but Black is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Black wants to get back to full guard but Machado has passed into side control.
Machado wants to control but Black is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Machado wants to control but Black is keeping him busy.
Black is looking to reverse the position.
Black is working hard here to advance position.
Black stops Machado from passing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machado wants to lay and pray for a moment but Black keeps working.
Black regains half guard.
Black is looking to improve his position.
Black knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Machado on the ground.
Machado is trying to work for a kimura but Black is defending well.
Black is trying to control but Machado passes into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black is looking to regain half guard here but Machado keeps moving and retains side control.
Machado wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Black, who protects the arm well.
Machado working away.
Machado is trying to get an arm triangle but Black is defending well.
Black isn't going anywhere.
Black is looking to reverse the position.
Black holds on to Machado's head and controls the position momentarily.
Machado tries for a kimura but Black is defending well.
Black tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Machado is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Black is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Black manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Black content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Machado is controlling Black's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Black lands with a punch from half guard.
Black looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Machado with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Black landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machado looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Black not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado gets full guard.
Machado looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Machado not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Black seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Black wants to control from the top but Machado keeps moving.
Black looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Black stopping the sweep attempt from Machado.
Machado looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Black controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rigan Machado dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Machado gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Black gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Machado is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rod Black!
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