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BAMF Island 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Walter White Iv (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zill McSwish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Walter White Iv!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Zill McSwish!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Michael Johnstone and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick from White Iv misses.
McSwish closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
White Iv has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but McSwish is on him like a limpet, forcing White Iv back against the cage.
McSwish gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
White Iv kicks McSwish off and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McSwish misses with a takedown attempt
and White Iv counters with a stiff right hand.
White Iv will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
White Iv looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Despite the aggression on McSwish's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McSwish swings for the body but White Iv moves out of range.
McSwish fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
White Iv takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McSwish moves into the clinch.
White Iv is trying to break the clinch but McSwish has him pressed against the cage.
McSwish effectively controlling the action here.
McSwish struggles to land a body shot inside as White Iv controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McSwish successfully pulls guard.
White Iv will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
White Iv drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and White Iv jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McSwish seems keen to control White Iv's posture.
McSwish controls White Iv momentarily but White Iv frees himself.
McSwish keeping full guard, as White Iv tries to pass.
McSwish wants to sweep but no luck.
McSwish avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
White Iv trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
White Iv lands a couple of elbows.
McSwish keeping moving, preventing White Iv from controlling successfully.
White Iv looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
White Iv trying to control but McSwish is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as White Iv accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McSwish 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.
White Iv tries to free his leg and advance position but McSwish is retaining full guard.
White Iv has gone for a leg lock! McSwish slips out almost immediately though and dives into White Iv's guard.
White Iv has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
White Iv is looking for a triangle but McSwish pushes his legs off easily.
White Iv looking for a guillotine here but McSwish defends easily.
McSwish's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White Iv looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
White Iv has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McSwish can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
White Iv has an active guard here but McSwish has managed to pass into half guard.
White Iv looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
White Iv is breathing heavily.
McSwish lands with a punch from half guard.
White Iv taking some punishment here, with McSwish in his half guard.
McSwish wants to lay and pray for a moment but White Iv keeps working.
The fighters are battling for position here. White Iv manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McSwish wants to control from the top but White Iv keeps moving.
White Iv has his foot on McSwish's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McSwish works his way back into a safe position though.
White Iv looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McSwish passes into half guard.
White Iv gets full guard.
McSwish lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
White Iv has his foot on McSwish's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McSwish works his way back into a safe position though.
McSwish preventing the sweep.
White Iv is looking for a triangle but McSwish pushes his legs off easily.
McSwish controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McSwish slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter White Iv dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McSwish closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
White Iv tries to get to full guard but McSwish has control of the leg.
White Iv is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McSwish pulls his head out easily.
McSwish tries to pass to full mount but White Iv defends it.
McSwish is looking to take a break and control but White Iv is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
White Iv taking some punishment here, with McSwish in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White Iv is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
White Iv looks like he's trying to stand up.
McSwish tries to pass the half guard into mount. White Iv knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White Iv looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McSwish wants to take a breather but White Iv is having none of it.
McSwish keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
White Iv is pressing down on McSwish's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
White Iv working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McSwish doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McSwish manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
White Iv is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McSwish passes easily into side control. Nice work.
White Iv tries to bench press McSwish off him but McSwish keeps the position.
White Iv is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McSwish wants to control but White Iv is keeping him busy.
McSwish wants to free his trapped foot but White Iv is holding on for dear life with his legs.
White Iv moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
White Iv has his feet on McSwish's thighs here. He's pushed McSwish off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! McSwish screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Walter White Iv!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Clinton Bill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Munoz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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178 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Clinton Bill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gabriel Munoz!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Sandra Marshall and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Bill misses the target.
Munoz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Munoz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Munoz connects with a looping right hand.
Bill loads up on a big right hand but Munoz slips the punch.
A low kick from Munoz is predictable there
and Bill counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bill throws a lazy right hand but Munoz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bill lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A swing and a miss from Bill.
Munoz throws a chopping leg kick but Bill manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bill misses with a looping left.
Bill misses the shot to the body.
Bill checks a leg kick.
Munoz with a hook.
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!
Munoz thuds his right hand into Bill's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bill misses with a hook. Munoz ducked under it nicely.
Bill sets himself, and Munoz steps forward looking for the clinch! Bill avoids it this time.
Clinton Bill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bill lands a jab to the head.
Bill moves away from the strike by Munoz.
A telegraphed right hand from Bill misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bill misses with a left hand
and Munoz moves into the clinch.
Munoz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bill backwards.
Munoz jumps into guard, dragging Bill to the mat.
Munoz has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Bill should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Munoz has tightened it up now! Bill should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gabriel Munoz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kadas Kurapanu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asato Mikio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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150 lbs
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148 lbs
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Good takedowns
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kadas Kurapanu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Asato Mikio!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Bart Greer and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mikio misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kurapanu counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mikio makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mikio.
Kurapanu preventing the sweep.
Kurapanu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kurapanu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kurapanu postures up and lands a big shot to Mikio's brow.
Mikio is trying to control the position but Kurapanu postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kurapanu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mikio is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kurapanu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kurapanu is in close to Mikio's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurapanu has gone for a leg lock! Mikio slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kurapanu's guard.
Kurapanu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mikio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikio passes Kurapanu's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kurapanu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mikio missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kurapanu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mikio on the ground.
Kurapanu is looking for a sweep. Mikio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mikio trying to control the pace.
Kurapanu wants to improve his position but Mikio is controlling well.
Mikio seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kurapanu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kurapanu is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mikio tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kurapanu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kurapanu is looking for a sweep. Mikio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kurapanu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kurapanu is looking to improve his position.
Kurapanu punching from the bottom.
Kurapanu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mikio is working away from the top position though.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Asato Mikio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Mikio, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mikio misses with a hook
and Kurapanu counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mikio won't be happy with that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurapanu is trying to get an arm triangle but Mikio is defending well.
Kurapanu wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mikio, who protects the arm well.
Mikio sneaks back into half guard.
Kurapanu 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.
Mikio has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kurapanu is working away from the top position though.
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.
Kurapanu is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mikio makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mikio.
Kurapanu drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mikio looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mikio looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mikio!
Kurapanu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mikio wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kadas Kurapanu will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mikio throws a body shot but no joy.
Mikio connects with the punch.
A jab from Kurapanu misses.
Mikio just misses with a punch to the body.
Mikio misses with a right hand
and Kurapanu counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kurapanu.
Kurapanu wants to control from the top but Mikio keeps moving.
Mikio wants to sweep but no luck.
Kurapanu cracks Mikio with a solid left hand.
Mikio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurapanu scoring with some ground and pound.
Kurapanu scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mikio manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kurapanu manages to get himself to full guard.
Kurapanu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurapanu trying to strike off his back.
Kurapanu has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mikio is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kurapanu.
Mikio tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kurapanu wants to control but Mikio postures up.
Kurapanu is looking to regain half guard here but Mikio keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kurapanu is working hard here to advance position.
Kurapanu can't do much from the bottom here.
Mikio tries for a kimura but Kurapanu is defending well.
Kadas Kurapanu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kurapanu is looking to reverse the position.
Mikio tries to advance to mount but Kurapanu denies him.
Kurapanu wants to control but Mikio postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurapanu tries to bench press Mikio off him but Mikio keeps the position.
Mikio sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kurapanu is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Mikio has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Mikio rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kurapanu decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mikio's guard.
Kurapanu lands a couple of digs.
Mikio is trying to keep Kurapanu in close.
Mikio is breathing heavily.
Kurapanu is in close to Mikio's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kurapanu postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kurapanu postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kurapanu with a nice head shot there.
Kurapanu trying to control the position from guard on top but Mikio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurapanu working some strikes from top position.
Kurapanu drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mikio manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kurapanu has Mikio in his guard.
Kurapanu working for submissions but it's allowed Mikio to get to half guard.
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!
Kurapanu is trying to stand up here but Mikio is controlling him well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mikio wants to control but Kurapanu is keeping him busy.
Mikio lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kadas Kurapanu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Mikio ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mikio swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kurapanu counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mikio won't be happy with that.
Kurapanu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kurapanu working the body and head with strikes.
Kurapanu is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Mikio will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Mikio wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurapanu is looking to take a break and control but Mikio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Mikio's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurapanu lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mikio down.
Mikio regains half guard.
Kurapanu is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mikio doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kurapanu.
Kurapanu is working for a submission of some sort.
Kurapanu lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mikio is defending against the submission attempts here by Kurapanu.
Kurapanu wants to control but Mikio is keeping him busy.
Mikio is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kurapanu's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kurapanu's back!
Kurapanu tries to break free.
Kurapanu trying to control the hands but Mikio breaks the grip.
Mikio missing with strikes from the back.
Kurapanu wants to control his opponent's hands but Mikio gets his hands free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Kurapanu right now.
Kurapanu looking very determined here, making life difficult for Mikio.
Mikio keeps control of the position as Kurapanu tries to break free.
Kadas Kurapanu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mikio is looking to control Kurapanu but Kurapanu is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Mikio working for a choke but Kurapanu is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mikio tries to get the hooks in deep but Kurapanu pushed the leg off.
Kurapanu is really stuck here.
Kurapanu trying to control but not successfully.
Kurapanu is trying to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kurapanu is in bad spot here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Asato Mikio.
I think Kurapanu has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kadas Kurapanu!
A very excited looking Kadas Kurapanu made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gaku Nakanishi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Neece (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Neece has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. The key to victory for Gaku Nakanishi has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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260 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gaku Nakanishi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Don Neece!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Sandra Marshall and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neece shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nakanishi defends it nicely.
Neece looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Nakanishi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Neece tries to close the distance and clinch but Nakanishi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Neece drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nakanishi looking for a sweep. Not yet Nakanishi, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neece wants to pass the guard but Nakanishi is keeping the position.
Neece stopping the sweep attempt from Nakanishi.
Nakanishi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakanishi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Neece's guard.
Nakanishi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakanishi throws a big elbow that misses.
Nakanishi trying to control the position from guard on top but Neece is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakanishi looking to pass the guard.
Nakanishi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nakanishi trying to control the position from guard on top but Neece is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakanishi with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakanishi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nakanishi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Neece can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nakanishi throwing strikes but missing.
Nakanishi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nakanishi tries to free his leg and advance position but Neece is retaining full guard.
Nakanishi is in close to Neece's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nakanishi postures up and lands a big shot to Neece's brow.
Nakanishi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nakanishi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Neece works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakanishi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ground and pound from Nakanishi.
Nakanishi is looking to take a break and control but Neece is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nakanishi works his foot free and advances to mount.
Nakanishi landing strikes from the mount and Neece is in trouble!
Nakanishi lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Neece hang on?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakanishi lands a heavy elbow.
A nice elbow there by Nakanishi.
Nakanishi putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Nakanishi really is a fat lump.
Nakanishi with good strikes from the mount here!
Neece is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Nakanishi! Neece is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gaku Nakanishi!
In defeat, Don Neece stepped up to the mic, saying 'Dammit'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Champ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladamir Hardenov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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25
213 lbs
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18
212 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Victor Champ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vladamir Hardenov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Sandra Marshall and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardenov throws a body shot but no joy.
Champ rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hardenov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Champ misses with a straight right.
Champ slips a jab from Hardenov.
Hardenov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Champ. Champ obviously looking to wear him down.
Champ takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hardenov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Champ showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hardenov.
Champ went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Champ connects with a nice looking jab.
It looks like Vladamir Hardenov has been cut.
A punch combination from Champ misses.
Hardenov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Champ is looking to counter punch.
Champ misses with a right hand
and Hardenov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hardenov moves into the clinch successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardenov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Champ.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardenov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hardenov misses with the head strike.
Hardenov tries a body shot but Champ blocks it.
Hardenov misses with a body punch.
Champ is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Champ blocking some punches.
Champ wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hardenov can't find room to land a body shot as Champ controls the action.
Hardenov cracks Champ with a nice body shot.
Champ blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hardenov tries a body shot but Champ blocks it.
Hardenov tries to throw a body punch but Champ avoids it by throwing Hardenov back against the cage.
Hardenov swings wildly with an uppercut but Champ uses good head movement to avoid it.
Champ wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Champ blocks a body shot from Hardenov.
Hardenov tries a knee to the head but Champ blocks it.
Hardenov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hardenov tries to throw a body punch but Champ avoids it by throwing Hardenov back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hardenov.
Hardenov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hardenov throws a punch but it's blocked by Champ.
Hardenov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hardenov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hardenov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hardenov struggles to land a body shot inside as Champ controls his hands.
Hardenov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hardenov tries to land a knee to the head but Champ blocks with his arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardenov lands a right hand.
Hardenov misses with a punch to the body.
Champ is trying to break the clinch but Hardenov has him pressed against the cage.
Hardenov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Champ managing to block the knees to the body from Hardenov.
Champ breaks the clinch.
Champ tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardenov was well out of range. Poor timing from Champ.
Champ throws a jab when Hardenov was well out of range.
Hardenov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Champ.
Champ throws a monster overhand right that drops Hardenov! Champ follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Victor Champ!
Victor Champ looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Thank all you fans for coming out tonight, the gang at Cozad The Island, all of my loved ones back home, and Jake Parkinson for letting me fight here in BAMF Island!!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rudy Mar Binay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jasper Pulis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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25
300 lbs
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290 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Intelligent |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rudy Mar Binay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jasper Pulis!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Daniel Franklin and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pulis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Binay paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Binay decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Binay seems to be working for a kimura but Pulis defends the submission attempt.
Binay seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Binay winds up and cracks Pulis with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pulis wants to improve his position but Binay is controlling well.
Pulis wants to control but Binay is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Binay 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.
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!
Binay thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pulis's head.
Binay has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Binay wants to work for an arm triangle but Pulis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Binay in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Pulis tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Binay!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rudy Mar Binay!
After the fight, Rudy Mar Binay 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Jude Jopperij (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silvio Provenza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Provenza has chosen Xzibit - Paparazzi (Instrumental) as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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18
180 lbs
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25
180 lbs
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Counter fighter
Inexperienced |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jude Jopperij!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Silvio Provenza!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Winston Alpacca and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jopperij misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Provenza counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Provenza.
Jopperij knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Provenza on the ground.
Provenza 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.
Provenza slips nicely into half guard.
Provenza is looking for a kimura here.
Provenza is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jopperij is just riding it out for now. Provenza eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Provenza trying to control the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Provenza is trying to work for a kimura but Jopperij is defending well.
Jopperij is staying active underneath Provenza, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jopperij trying to control from the bottom.
Provenza is trying to work for a kimura but Jopperij is defending well.
Provenza is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jopperij defends it well.
Provenza trying to control from half guard but Jopperij is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Provenza is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Jopperij is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Silvio Provenza!
In his post fight interview, Silvio Provenza started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chest Rockwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Warner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chest Rockwell has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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25
159 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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25
153 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Counter fighter
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chest Rockwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kurt Warner!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, David Hoff and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockwell swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Warner tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rockwell defends well and Warner ends up having to push Rockwell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rockwell misses with a low kick.
Rockwell throws a leg kick that misses.
Warner shoots and misses
and Warner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Warner walks into a left hand.
A low kick from Rockwell misses
so Warner counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rockwell definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rockwell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Warner on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockwell wants to stand up but Warner is controlling him.
Rockwell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Warner controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockwell keeping full guard, as Warner tries to pass.
Warner showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Warner drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Warner jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Warner engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Warner won't allow Rockwell to sweep him here.
Warner wants to pass the guard but Rockwell is keeping the position.
Rockwell wants to stand but Warner is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Warner 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.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Warner on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rockwell throws a leg kick which misses Warner's front leg but catches the back leg as Warner tries to avoid it.
Warner fails with a takedown attempt.
Chest Rockwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurt Warner.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warner darts in trying to clinch
and Rockwell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Warner is rocked!
Rockwell scores with a kick to the body.
Warner misses with a body punch
and Rockwell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Warner seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Rockwell shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Warner is backing up but Rockwell catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Warner covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Rockwell Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chest Rockwell!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between This Amateur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that This Amateur has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily This Amateur seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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25
269 lbs
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25
225 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter fighter
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, This Amateur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sam Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, David Hoff and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amateur closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jackson's guard.
Amateur looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Amateur stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Amateur really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jackson controlling the position.
Jackson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Amateur is trying to stand back up but Jackson is controlling him
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Amateur keeps working.
Jackson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jackson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Jackson is working for a guillotine from mount but Amateur frees his head quite easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson wants to control the pace but Amateur is squirming around nicely.
Jackson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Amateur manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Jackson moves into full mount!
Jackson working for a submission but Amateur is keeping him at bay.
Jackson is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Amateur is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sam Jackson!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ken Garrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Marcus Gracie was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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25
130 lbs
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25
134 lbs
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Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ken Garrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marcus Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Dirk Anderson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Garrison stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Gracie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Garrison attempts a counter takedown but Gracie avoids it well and moves away.
Garrison keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gracie misses with a body kick.
Gracie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gracie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Garrison drives through with a takedown into guard.
Garrison thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Garrison pushes down on Gracie's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gracie tries to roll over but Garrison keeps him under control.
Garrison is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.
Garrison is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garrison wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Garrison is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Garrison really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Garrison seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.
We've been hearing good reports from Garrison's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Garrison is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Garrison to get the leverage.
Garrison trying to work for an americana but Gracie has managed to regain full guard.
Garrison tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Garrison postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gracie is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Garrison, into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garrison pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
Garrison keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Garrison throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Garrison pulls Gracie in to control the position.
Garrison had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.
Garrison is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Garrison has Gracie pulled in close to control his posture.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Garrison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garrison is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Garrison is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garrison swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Garrison is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Garrison pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Garrison's guard.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Garrison knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Garrison is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marcus Gracie will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
Garrison throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gracie tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Garrison is in Gracie's guard.
Garrison 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.
Garrison drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Garrison jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ken Garrison overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Garrison is aware though and is defending well.
Garrison drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Garrison jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Garrison drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick Garrison off! Garrison jumps back into Gracie's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie trying to control the position.
Garrison has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garrison drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Garrison jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Garrison postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gracie is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Garrison, into his guard.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Garrison is retaining full guard.
Garrison has his hands on Gracie's head, controlling the position.
Garrison keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Garrison pulls Gracie in to control the position.
Gracie pushing down on Garrison's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Garrison knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Garrison looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garrison actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Garrison is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Garrison is defending well.
Garrison is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Garrison wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Garrison knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Garrison looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie is pressing down on Garrison's thigh, looking to free his foot. Garrison is holding on for now.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Garrison defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Garrison!
Garrison can't escape the position.
Garrison is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Garrison is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gracie with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Gracie tries to push Garrison's head away but Garrison is holding on tight.
Gracie wants to finish this one by submission but Garrison is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gracie.
Garrison 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Garrison is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Garrison wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Garrison works his way to full guard. Good work.
Garrison working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
Garrison pulls Gracie in to control the position.
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Garrison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Garrison struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marcus Gracie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Gracie looks to land a combination but Garrison avoids it well.
Garrison attempts a counter takedown but Gracie avoids it well and moves away.
Gracie misses with a double jab.
Ken Garrison is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Garrison looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Garrison is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
Gracie wants to control but Garrison is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garrison is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Garrison seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garrison is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Garrison is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Garrison seems to be looking for submissions.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Garrison has control of the leg.
Garrison is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Garrison is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Garrison is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well.
Garrison is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Garrison thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Garrison drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gracie looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gracie looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gracie!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garrison struggling a bit here.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Garrison tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.
Gracie has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Gracie is looking to work his way around to Garrison's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Gracie avoids the attempt from Garrison to control.
Gracie wants to take his opponent's back but Garrison doesn't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Garrison is looking to escape.
Gracie wants to take Garrison's back but he can't do it this time.
Garrison tries to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Gracie wants to finish this one by submission but Garrison is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gracie.
Gracie avoids the attempt from Garrison to control.
Gracie has hold of Garrison's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Garrison manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie wants to finish this one by submission but Garrison is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gracie.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marcus Gracie.
Well Gracie 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 28:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Gracie!
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