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HI13: Gordon/Polite PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Christian Reyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tusing Pocc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reyes comes into the arena with Legend by Drake blaring out of the sound system. Tusing Pocc is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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156 lbs
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150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Christian Reyes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tusing Pocc!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Sandra Marshall and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reyes dives in for a single leg takedown but Pocc sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pocc unleashes a big counter combination but Reyes bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reyes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Reyes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Reyes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Reyes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pocc just stands there and leans against the cage.
Reyes is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pocc to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Reyes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reyes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pocc gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Reyes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pocc drops down looking for an ankle pick but Reyes pulls his leg out and moves away.
Reyes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pocc.
Reyes shoots in but Pocc avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reyes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reyes tries to close the distance and clinch but Pocc swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Reyes as Pocc shoots in.
Pocc looks for a takedown but Reyes sprawls well.
Pocc closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Pocc trying to control the action but Reyes is working from the bottom.
Reyes is trying to get back to his feet.
Pocc has hold of Reyes's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Reyes tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Pocc cranks the arm and Reyes screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Reyes, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Tusing Pocc!
Christian Reyes was interviewed post fight and said '"Alam mo, natalo ako ngayon, pero hindi pa tapos ako maglaban. Babalik ako na mas malakas, at mananalo ako sa susunod" (I may have lost, but i will continue fighting, I will come back stronger and I will win next time."'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joe Yabuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Satoshi Masahira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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130 lbs
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170 cm
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Joe Yabuki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Satoshi Masahira!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Bart Greer and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masahira avoids the head kick by Yabuki.
Masahira tries for a takedown but Yabuki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Masahira doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Yabuki counters by moving into the clinch.
Masahira looking for a takedown.
Joe Yabuki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Satoshi Masahira.
Masahira drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yabuki pulls his leg out and moves away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Yabuki.
Yabuki clinches with his opponent.
Masahira takes a knee to the side of the body.
Masahira has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Yabuki avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yabuki displaying some good clinch control by pressing Masahira up against the cage.
Masahira is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Yabuki gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Yabuki gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Yabuki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Masahira's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yabuki is sitting in close to Masahira's body. Masahira has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Yabuki is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Yabuki is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Masahira.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Satoshi Masahira!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Taco MacArthur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Javier Reynaldo Alcaraz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taco MacArthur had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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180 lbs
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177 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Taco MacArthur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Javier Reynaldo Alcaraz!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Santiago Holmes and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alcaraz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacArthur.
Alcaraz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alcaraz just misses with a punch to the body.
Alcaraz lands with a nice combination. MacArthur backs away looking to recover.
Alcaraz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
MacArthur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alcaraz.
Alcaraz just misses with a punch to the body.
MacArthur looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Alcaraz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alcaraz has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
MacArthur looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Alcaraz swings away with a body shot that misses
and MacArthur counters with a nice body kick.
Alcaraz misses with a wild body shot.
Alcaraz just misses with a punch to the body.
MacArthur tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacArthur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alcaraz.
MacArthur definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
MacArthur slips a jab and a cross from Alcaraz.
MacArthur lands with a kick to the temple. Alcaraz shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
MacArthur wants to clinch up but Alcaraz keeps it at a distance.
MacArthur throws a shot to the body.
Alcaraz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacArthur was well out of range. Poor timing from Alcaraz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur lands with a kick to the temple. Alcaraz shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
MacArthur moves out of range of the strikes.
MacArthur lands a front kick.
MacArthur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alcaraz just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alcaraz. MacArthur does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacArthur throws a looping overhand right but Alcaraz ducks down to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by MacArthur. That's going to slow Alcaraz down.
Alcaraz avoids the body shot from MacArthur.
MacArthur misses with a body shot.
Alcaraz takes a swing at MacArthur's ribcage but misses.
MacArthur lands a head kick. Alcaraz smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alcaraz. MacArthur does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacArthur chopping away at his opponent's legs.
MacArthur tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alcaraz was well out of range. Poor timing from MacArthur.
Alcaraz avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alcaraz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alcaraz just misses with a punch to the body.
MacArthur lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from MacArthur - that will leave a mark!
Alcaraz lands a two punch combo.
Alcaraz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
MacArthur chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A good leg kick by MacArthur.
Alcaraz moves out of range of the strikes.
Alcaraz takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
MacArthur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alcaraz.
MacArthur is looking to wear down Alcaraz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
MacArthur bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alcaraz's head backwards.
Alcaraz looks to score with a jab to the body but MacArthur is just out of range.
MacArthur throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alcaraz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
MacArthur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacArthur keeps Alcaraz at a distance using the push kick.
Alcaraz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as MacArthur throws out the jab.
MacArthur avoids the body shot from Alcaraz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alcaraz misses with a wild body shot.
Alcaraz just misses with a punch to the body.
Alcaraz thows a left - swing and a miss!
MacArthur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alcaraz.
MacArthur buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
MacArthur with a body punch. A glancing blow.
MacArthur missing with a left hand there. Alcaraz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alcaraz throws a body punch but MacArthur moves out of range.
MacArthur looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Alcaraz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
MacArthur looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Alcaraz misses with a body shot.
MacArthur is looking for a counter combo.
Alcaraz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alcaraz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alcaraz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from MacArthur.
Alcaraz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alcaraz cracks a nice hook into MacArthur's ribs.
MacArthur uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alcaraz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacArthur takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Alcaraz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alcaraz swings for the body but MacArthur moves out of range.
Alcaraz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. MacArthur looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Alcaraz swings for the body but MacArthur moves out of range.
MacArthur punishes Alcaraz's body with a nice straight punch.
Alcaraz takes a kick to the side of the head.
MacArthur feints and then cracks Alcaraz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alcaraz down.
MacArthur darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Alcaraz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
MacArthur throws a wild body kick that Alcaraz sees coming a mile off.
Nice body punch from Alcaraz.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alcaraz throws a body punch but MacArthur moves out of range.
MacArthur throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Alcaraz walks into a straight right hand from MacArthur.
MacArthur takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
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 Taco MacArthur will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Alcaraz looks to score with a jab to the body but MacArthur is just out of range.
Alcaraz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacArthur moves away.
A good leg kick by MacArthur.
MacArthur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alcaraz.
MacArthur buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Alcaraz keeps the fight on the outside.
Alcaraz doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Alcaraz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Alcaraz has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from MacArthur.
Alcaraz misses the shot to the body.
Alcaraz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacArthur.
MacArthur throws a shot to the body.
Alcaraz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alcaraz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
MacArthur on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alcaraz takes a swing at MacArthur's ribcage but misses.
Alcaraz just misses with a punch to the body.
Alcaraz throws a body punch but MacArthur moves out of range.
Alcaraz lands with an overhand left.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from MacArthur, right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacArthur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alcaraz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alcaraz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from MacArthur.
Alcaraz misses with a straight right.
MacArthur is looking to slow Alcaraz down with leg kicks.
MacArthur takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Alcaraz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacArthur was well out of range. Poor timing from Alcaraz.
An attempted straight right counter from MacArthur misses the target.
MacArthur throws a hook to the side of Alcaraz's head but Alcaraz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alcaraz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacArthur. Alcaraz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taco MacArthur is winning the standup battle so far.
Alcaraz throws a predictable looking body shot
and MacArthur counters with a big head kick but Alcaraz shrugs it off.
Alcaraz scores with a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
MacArthur scoring well with a low kick there.
MacArthur misses with a head kick.
MacArthur throws the kick towards the body but Alcaraz avoids it.
MacArthur misses with a straight left.
Alcaraz looks to score with a jab to the body but MacArthur is just out of range.
MacArthur lands with an overhand left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacArthur misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alcaraz takes a kick to the side of the head.
Alcaraz swings for the body but MacArthur moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alcaraz. MacArthur does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacArthur lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Alcaraz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacArthur throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alcaraz. MacArthur does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacArthur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alcaraz.
It looked like MacArthur wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
MacArthur scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Alcaraz lands a right hook to the body.
MacArthur throws a quick inside leg kick.
Alcaraz misses the shot to the body.
And MacArthur counters with a quick kick to the body but Alcaraz blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alcaraz. MacArthur does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alcaraz misses with a wild body shot.
Alcaraz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacArthur moves away.
Alcaraz lands with a nice body punch.
Alcaraz misses with a body shot.
MacArthur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alcaraz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alcaraz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from MacArthur.
MacArthur takes a swing at Alcaraz's ribcage but misses.
Alcaraz takes a swing at MacArthur's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from MacArthur on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alcaraz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacArthur was well out of range. Poor timing from Alcaraz.
MacArthur appears to be looking for a big counter.
Alcaraz throws a right and a left that MacArthur avoids nicely.
Alcaraz looks to score with a jab to the body but MacArthur is just out of range.
MacArthur chopping away at his opponent's legs.
MacArthur takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
MacArthur throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Alcaraz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
MacArthur showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alcaraz.
MacArthur lands with a nice body kick.
Alcaraz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacArthur is looking to slow Alcaraz down with leg kicks.
Alcaraz throws a body punch but MacArthur moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alcaraz.
Alcaraz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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!
Alcaraz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
MacArthur buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Alcaraz throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab from MacArthur does it's job there.
Alcaraz throws a body shot but no joy.
MacArthur buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Alcaraz takes a swing at MacArthur's ribcage but misses.
Alcaraz scores with a nice strike.
MacArthur throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Alcaraz.
Alcaraz throws a body punch but MacArthur moves out of range.
Alcaraz lands a head shot.
MacArthur throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from MacArthur misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick lands there from MacArthur.
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 Taco MacArthur will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
MacArthur doesn't manage to clinch there - Alcaraz circles away.
MacArthur wants to clinch.
Alcaraz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacArthur was well out of range. Poor timing from Alcaraz.
MacArthur feints and then cracks Alcaraz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alcaraz down.
MacArthur lands with a hook. Alcaraz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
MacArthur throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alcaraz swings and misses with a shot to the body
and MacArthur counters with a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alcaraz. MacArthur does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacArthur tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alcaraz was well out of range. Poor timing from MacArthur.
Alcaraz misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alcaraz misses with a body shot.
MacArthur appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
MacArthur connects with a solid leg kick.
Alcaraz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacArthur manages to avoid it.
MacArthur thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Alcaraz if he has to take too many more of those.
MacArthur looks to throw the jab but Alcaraz is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur throws a head kick but Alcaraz moves out of range.
MacArthur doesn't manage to clinch there - Alcaraz circles away.
Alcaraz misses with a body shot.
Alcaraz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
MacArthur throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Alcaraz swings for the body but MacArthur moves out of range.
MacArthur looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Alcaraz avoids the head kick by MacArthur.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
MacArthur scoring well with a low kick there.
Alcaraz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from MacArthur.
Alcaraz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and MacArthur makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
MacArthur lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Alcaraz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alcaraz misses the shot to the body.
Alcaraz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and MacArthur counters with a stiff right hand.
Alcaraz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacArthur manages to avoid it.
MacArthur jabs Alcaraz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Good standup being displayed there by MacArthur as he connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alcaraz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
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!
MacArthur throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Alcaraz just misses with a punch to the body.
Alcaraz works MacArthur's body with a nice hook.
Alcaraz checks a low kick from MacArthur.
Alcaraz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and MacArthur counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alcaraz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alcaraz looks to score with a jab to the body but MacArthur is just out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Alcaraz. Those never looked like landing.
MacArthur throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Alcaraz throws a series of punches but MacArthur moves out of range.
MacArthur comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by MacArthur!
Alcaraz misses with a few strikes there.
MacArthur looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
MacArthur fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alcaraz.
Alcaraz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alcaraz misses with a shot to the body
and MacArthur counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
MacArthur throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
MacArthur takes a body punch but keeps moving.
MacArthur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alcaraz.
MacArthur throws a head kick that misses.
MacArthur thows a body kick. Alcaraz tries to catch it but that hurt him.
MacArthur misses with a body kick.
A shot to the liver by Alcaraz. Beautiful body shot.
Alcaraz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alcaraz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacArthur throws a shot from downtown. Alcaraz moves away and avoids it.
MacArthur drives through and clinches with Alcaraz against the cage.
MacArthur tries to land a knee to the head but Alcaraz blocks with his arms.
MacArthur can't break the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Alcaraz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alcaraz is leaning against MacArthur and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Alcaraz is trying to force a seperation but MacArthur has the dominant position.
Alcaraz lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hand to the body from Alcaraz.
MacArthur prevents a body shot from Alcaraz.
Alcaraz blocks the elbow strike.
Alcaraz is struggling to control the position.
MacArthur throws a knee to the head but misses.
Alcaraz blocks an elbow strike.
Alcaraz prevents MacArthur from breaking the clinch.
MacArthur can't break the clinch.
Javier Reynaldo Alcaraz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alcaraz misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taco MacArthur showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for MacArthur, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taco MacArthur!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Pimpin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abdul Khaliq Khalid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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220 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart |
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BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Big Pimpin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Abdul Khaliq Khalid!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Dirk Anderson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khaliq Khalid throws a body kick that misses.
Khaliq Khalid scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Khaliq Khalid swings for the body but Pimpin moves out of range.
Pimpin tries to counter with a takedown but Khaliq Khalid is quick to defend against it.
Pimpin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Khaliq Khalid gets caught flat footed, as Pimpin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Khaliq Khalid can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pimpin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pimpin passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pimpin remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pimpin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Khaliq Khalid for as long as he can get away with.
Khaliq Khalid sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khaliq Khalid trying to control from the bottom.
Pimpin slows the pace down in half guard.
Khaliq Khalid looking for submissions off his back.
Khaliq Khalid tries to roll over but Pimpin keeps him under control.
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.
Pimpin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pimpin is working for a kimura but Khaliq Khalid is defending it quite comfortably.
Pimpin is controlling the pace.
Khaliq Khalid really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pimpin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pimpin is pressing down on Khaliq Khalid's thigh, looking to free his foot. Khaliq Khalid is holding on for now.
Pimpin is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khaliq Khalid is looking to control Pimpin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Khaliq Khalid avoid being mounted?
Pimpin is taking a breather. Khaliq Khalid says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Pimpin's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Khaliq Khalid connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pimpin momentarily.
Good exchange - Khaliq Khalid coming out on top.
Pimpin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Khaliq Khalid tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pimpin is in Khaliq Khalid's guard.
Pimpin preventing the sweep.
Pimpin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Khaliq Khalid is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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 Big Pimpin will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice cross by Khaliq Khalid.
Khaliq Khalid lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Khaliq Khalid gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pimpin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Khaliq Khalid looking to control.
Pimpin advances position into side control!
Pimpin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Khaliq Khalid is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Pimpin stalls from top position.
Pimpin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Khaliq Khalid knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pimpin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Khaliq Khalid looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Big Pimpin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Khaliq Khalid struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khaliq Khalid is trying to escape the position but Pimpin is controlling the position.
Khaliq Khalid is looking to reverse the position.
Pimpin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Khaliq Khalid has escaped the position, nice work there.
Khaliq Khalid tries to improve position but can't.
Khaliq Khalid trying to remain calm as Pimpin controls from the top position.
Pimpin continues to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khaliq Khalid is trying to improve his position.
Khaliq Khalid is trying to control Pimpin's posture but Pimpin avoids it.
Khaliq Khalid trying to remain calm as Pimpin controls from the top position.
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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Further stalling from Pimpin.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Khaliq Khalid throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khaliq Khalid connects with the punch.
Pimpin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pimpin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Khaliq Khalid misses with a body shot.
Pimpin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pimpin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Khaliq Khalid circles away.
Khaliq Khalid connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pimpin. Pimpin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Pimpin dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A big left from Khaliq Khalid misses.
Khaliq Khalid has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sloppy strikes from Khaliq Khalid. Those never looked like landing.
Pimpin drops his hands momentarily and Khaliq Khalid takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pimpin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Khaliq Khalid sprawls well. Khaliq Khalid wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pimpin gets slowly back to his feet.
Pimpin dives in and scores a takedown into Khaliq Khalid's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pimpin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Khaliq Khalid is keeping the position for now.
Pimpin stopping the sweep attempt from Khaliq Khalid.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pimpin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
More hug and hope from Pimpin.
Pimpin won't allow Khaliq Khalid to sweep him here.
Khaliq Khalid is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pimpin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Pimpin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice cross by Khaliq Khalid.
Abdul Khaliq Khalid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pimpin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Khaliq Khalid.
Khaliq Khalid looks to land a body kick but Pimpin moved away.
Pimpin feinted with a counter takedown.
A low kick from Khaliq Khalid is predictable there
and Pimpin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Pimpin is looking to advance position but Khaliq Khalid won't allow it.
Pimpin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Khaliq Khalid wants to get back to full guard.
Pimpin trying to pass the guard but Khaliq Khalid defending well.
Khaliq Khalid wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pimpin controlling the action here.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Pimpin.
Khaliq Khalid tries to get to full guard but Pimpin has control of the leg.
Pimpin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Pimpin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Khaliq Khalid as he avoids it easily.
Pimpin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Khaliq Khalid is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pimpin with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Pimpin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pimpin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Khaliq Khalid circles away.
A cross from Khaliq Khalid lands.
Khaliq Khalid throws a hook to the side of Pimpin's head but Pimpin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pimpin tries to counter with a takedown but Khaliq Khalid is quick to defend against it.
Abdul Khaliq Khalid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Khaliq Khalid throws a head kick but Pimpin moves out of range.
Khaliq Khalid throws a hook but Pimpin blocks it.
Pimpin checks the leg kick.
Pimpin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Khaliq Khalid drives through and clinches with Pimpin against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khaliq Khalid gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Khaliq Khalid.
Big Pimpin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A short left from Khaliq Khalid.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abdul Khaliq Khalid comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pimpin 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 David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Big Pimpin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Uiva Nakki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tangaroa Ngata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ngata has chosen Soundcritters - Haka War Chant as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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25
188 lbs
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25
187 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Uiva Nakki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tangaroa Ngata!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Michael Johnstone and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ngata forces Nakki back against the cage and clinches.
Nakki has Ngata pressed against the cage, preventing Ngata from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ngata is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nakki has a couple of punches blocked by Ngata.
A head punch on the inside from Nakki fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ngata.
A head punch on the inside from Ngata fails to land.
Ngata pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ngata tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nakki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ngata tries to clinch there but Nakki circles away.
Nakki ducks under a wild hook from Ngata.
Ngata tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nakki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngata gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nakki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nakki can't find room to land a body shot as Ngata controls the action.
Nakki lands a nice uppercut.
Nakki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nakki tries to work over Ngata's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ngata digs a right hand into Nakki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nakki's gas tank.
Nakki keeps control of Ngata as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nakki lands a shot to the body.
Ngata breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nakki misses with a straight left.
Nakki throws a big shot that misses.
Nice straight punches there by Nakki. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nakki.
Ngata has Nakki up against the cage in a clinch.
Ngata looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nakki lands with a light punch inside.
Nakki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ngata wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ngata takes a shot to the head.
Ngata is trying to push Nakki away but Nakki has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ngata swings wildly with an uppercut but Nakki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nakki avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ngata looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nakki is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A body shot lands from Nakki.
Ngata wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nakki has him pressed against the cage.
Ngata is trying to break the clinch but Nakki has him pressed against the cage.
Nakki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nakki misses with a body punch.
Nakki working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nakki.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ngata.
A short body shot lands from Nakki as the two fighters clinch.
Nakki misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ngata.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Nakki.
Nakki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ngata.
Ngata is trying to force a seperation but Nakki has the dominant position.
Ngata is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nakki prevents Ngata from breaking the clinch.
Nakki will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ngata up against the cage.
Nakki struggles to land a body shot inside as Ngata controls his hands.
Nakki stalling the fight.
Nakki looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nakki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ngata lands a hook that snaps the head of Nakki backwards.
Ngata blocks a body shot from Nakki.
Ngata breaks from the clinch.
Nakki misses the shot to the body.
Ngata tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nakki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nakki appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nakki circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakki misses with a straight left.
Nakki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ngata takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nakki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ngata stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ngata moves into range and clinches up with Nakki.
Nakki lands a hook that snaps the head of Ngata backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nakki.
Ngata misses with a hook to the ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ngata fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ngata looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nakki taking a breather.
Ngata has had enough of the clinch but Nakki keeps him there for the moment.
Ngata escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ngata just misses with a punch to the body.
Ngata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uiva Nakki dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ngata moves out of range as Nakki strikes.
Nakki smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ngata is looking to clinch.
Nakki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nakki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ngata.
Ngata is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ngata rushes Nakki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nakki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ngata's efforts to push away.
Nakki gets through Ngata's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ngata is trying to force a seperation but Nakki has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakki throws a punch but it's blocked by Ngata.
Nakki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ngata can do to turn this around?
Nice body punch from Nakki - that landed with a thud.
Nakki lands with a right to the head.
Nakki lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Nakki.
Nakki has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Ngata working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakki is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nakki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ngata backwards.
Nakki lands a shoulder strike.
Nakki pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nakki gets through Ngata's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Uiva Nakki has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A body shot lands from Nakki.
A body shot lands from Nakki.
Nakki throws a head punch that misses.
Nakki blocks an uppercut.
Ngata has a couple of punches blocked by Nakki.
Nakki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ngata backwards.
Nakki working aggressively here.
Nakki lands a left hand.
Ngata is trying to force a seperation but Nakki has the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ngata is trying to break the clinch but Nakki has him pressed against the cage.
Nakki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ngata breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nakki misses with a body shot.
Ngata wants to counter the offense by Nakki and move into the clinch position.
Nakki has managed to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakki lands a body shot.
Ngata is breathing heavily.
A short right from Nakki on the inside.
Ngata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ngata escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nakki lands a slapping body shot.
Ngata fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ngata takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ngata misses with a lunging right hand
and Nakki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nakki misses with a straight left.
Ngata tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nakki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ngata doesn't manage to clinch there - Nakki circles away.
Uiva Nakki is winning the standup battle so far.
Ngata tries to close the distance and clinch but Nakki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ngata tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nakki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nakki takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ngata slips a straight right by Nakki.
Nakki feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ngatas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ngata tries to clinch but Nakki is having none of it.
Nakki seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ngata slips a straight right by Nakki.
Nakki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ngata breaks from the clinch.
Ngata doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nakki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ngata moves away.
Nakki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ngata counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakki stuns Ngata with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakki has closed the distance and engaged Ngata in a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A right handed body shot lands from Nakki.
Nakki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ngata's efforts to push away.
Ngata can't break the clinch.
Nakki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Stalling in the clinch from Nakki.
Ngata breaks from the clinch.
Nakki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ngata, pushing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uiva Nakki dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Ngata tries to clinch up.
Nakki misses with an uppercut. Ngata saw that one coming.
Nakki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nakki instigates a clinch.
Nakki is pushing Ngata up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ngata being controlled against the cage.
Ngata lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakki lands a hook that snaps the head of Ngata backwards.
Nakki prevents Ngata from breaking the clinch.
Ngata throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ngata pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ngata is looking to clinch.
Nakki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ngata tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nakki swings for the body but Ngata moves out of range.
Ngata is looking to clinch.
Nakki smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ngata throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nakki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nakki clinches up with Ngata and pushes him back against the cage.
Ngata swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nakki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nakki lands a right hand.
Nakki has a couple of punches blocked by Ngata.
Nakki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nakki blocks an uppercut.
Ngata tries to circle away but Nakki has him pinned against the cage.
Nakki misses with the head strike.
Ngata blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nakki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Nakki.
Nakki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ngata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nakki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ngata backwards.
Nakki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nakki can't find room to land a body shot as Ngata controls the action.
Nakki tries to throw a body punch but Ngata avoids it by throwing Nakki back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ngata blocking some punches.
Ngata misses with some punches.
Ngata is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nakki stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nakki misses with a body punch.
Nakki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ngata or not.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nakki as Ngata tries to tie him up.
A short left from Nakki.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ngata pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ngata rushes Nakki and presses him up against the cage.
Ngata breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nakki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ngata wants to counter with a clinch but Nakki pushes him away.
Ngata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ngata closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nakki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nakki lands a jab to the head.
Nakki just misses with a punch to the body.
Nakki sets himself, and Ngata steps forward looking for the clinch! Nakki avoids it this time.
Ngata looks to clinch
and Nakki counters with a right hand to the body.
Nakki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ngata swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ngata tests Nakki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nakki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ngata slips under a jab from Nakki.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ngata fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nakki clinches up against the cage.
Ngata wants to stall.
Ngata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nakki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ngata is trying to break the clinch but Nakki is controlling him.
Nakki throws a head punch that misses.
Tangaroa Ngata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nakki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ngata.
Nakki blocks a body shot from Ngata.
Ngata misses with a punch to the body.
Nakki holding his opponent close, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Uiva Nakki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nakki has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uiva Nakki!
A relieved looking Uiva Nakki thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Venables (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isailo Ljotic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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18
200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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193 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Joseph Venables!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Isailo Ljotic!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Sandra Marshall and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ljotic drives through and clinches with Venables against the cage.
Venables tries to break free but Ljotic pushes him back against the cage.
Venables misses with the head strike.
Ljotic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ljotic has clasped his hands together around Venables's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Ljotic landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Venables knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ljotic on the ground.
Ljotic lands an elbow.
Venables tries to improve position but can't.
Ljotic scoring with punches and elbows.
Venables taking a bit of punishment here - Ljotic scoring with strikes.
Ljotic scoring with punches and elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ljotic working the ground and pound.
Ljotic lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Ljotic works to advance to full mount. Venables defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Ljotic working the ground and pound effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ljotic lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
It looks like Joseph Venables has been cut.
Venables definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Venables is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ljotic cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ljotic controlling from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ljotic cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Joseph Venables's cut is getting worse.
Ljotic is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Venables can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Venables is rocked!
Jeez, Joseph Venables's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Joseph Venables's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Isailo Ljotic!
An out of breath Isailo Ljotic thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dion Lovejoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilmari Rannikko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
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25
210 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dion Lovejoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ilmari Rannikko!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Winston Alpacca and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rannikko throws a hook but Lovejoy avoids it easily.
Rannikko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rannikko tries a low kick but Lovejoy avoids it.
Rannikko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lovejoy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rannikko moves away.
Rannikko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rannikko tries to score with a low kick but Lovejoy moves his leg out of the way.
Lovejoy misses with a looping right.
Lovejoy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rannikko.
Lovejoy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rannikko.
Rannikko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rannikko drops his hands momentarily and Lovejoy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lovejoy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lovejoy is looking to counter the offense by Rannikko and move into the clinch.
A good leg kick by Rannikko.
Ilmari Rannikko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lovejoy checks the leg kick.
Lovejoy lands a really nice looking cross but Rannikko seems unphased.
Rannikko looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rannikko moves away from the strike by Lovejoy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rannikko.
Rannikko takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rannikko avoids the body shot from Lovejoy.
Lovejoy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rannikko now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rannikko, right into the meat.
Lovejoy takes one to the chin there.
Rannikko has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lovejoy finds it's way round the side to connect with Rannikko's head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rannikko.
Rannikko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lovejoy manages to avoid it.
Lovejoy waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Rannikko. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Rannikko to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Rannikko 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!
Lovejoy wants to control from the top but Rannikko keeps moving.
Rannikko is still in real trouble! Can Lovejoy finish him?
Rannikko is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rannikko seems to have recovered his senses.
Rannikko 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.
Lovejoy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lovejoy trying to control but Rannikko is working from the bottom.
Lovejoy won't allow Rannikko to get back to his feet.
Rannikko trying to keep a closed guard but Lovejoy is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lovejoy wants to control from the top but Rannikko keeps moving.
Rannikko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lovejoy passes into half guard.
Lovejoy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rannikko defending well though.
Lovejoy working Rannikko over with strikes.
Rannikko is defending against the submission attempts here by Lovejoy.
Lovejoy prevents Rannikko from improving his position.
Lovejoy working Rannikko over with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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. Lovejoy connects with a nice short shot to Rannikko's temple.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rannikko can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lovejoy seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Rannikko is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dion Lovejoy!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Noah Gundersen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akim Aleesio (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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25
164 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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25
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Intelligent |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Noah Gundersen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Akim Aleesio!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Santiago Holmes and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gundersen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aleesio.
Some wild striking there from Aleesio.
Aleesio misses with a head kick.
Aleesio has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Aleesio misses with a looping right.
No joy there for Aleesio, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aleesio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gundersen moves away.
Aleesio looks to land a right hand but Gundersen moved out of range.
Gundersen closes the distance and clinches.
Aleesio wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gundersen has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aleesio is trying to break free.
Gundersen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gundersen lands a nice shot to the body.
Aleesio is looking to break free of the clinch but Gundersen has double underhooks.
Gundersen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aleesio is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gundersen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gundersen lands a hook that snaps the head of Aleesio backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gundersen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gundersen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Gundersen.
Gundersen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gundersen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aleesio backwards.
Gundersen tries to work over Aleesio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Gundersen.
Gundersen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gundersen lands a right hand.
Gundersen misses with a punch to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gundersen.
Gundersen lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aleesio wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gundersen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gundersen lands a left hand.
A bit of stalling here from Gundersen.
Gundersen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Gundersen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gundersen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aleesio backwards.
Gundersen lands a nice shot to the body.
Gundersen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aleesio is trying to force a seperation but Gundersen has the dominant position.
Gundersen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Aleesio is trying to push Gundersen away but Gundersen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gundersen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Aleesio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aleesio wants to get back to striking at distance but Gundersen won't allow it.
Gundersen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gundersen pushes Aleesio back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gundersen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gundersen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gundersen cracks Aleesio with a nice body shot.
Gundersen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gundersen keeps control of Aleesio as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Aleesio is trying to break free.
Gundersen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Aleesio is trying to push Gundersen away but Gundersen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gundersen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Aleesio's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gundersen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Gundersen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Aleesio wants to get back to striking at distance but Gundersen won't allow it.
Gundersen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A frustrated look appears on Aleesio's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Aleesio's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gundersen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Aleesio wants to break free but Gundersen has control.
Gundersen keeps control of Aleesio as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Aleesio is trying to force a seperation but Gundersen has the dominant position.
Gundersen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Gundersen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noah Gundersen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gundersen moves out of range of the strikes.
Gundersen avoids the head kick by Aleesio.
Aleesio misses with a body shot.
Gundersen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gundersen scores with a jab to the body.
Gundersen has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Gundersen connects with the punch.
Nice shot by Aleesio.
Aleesio dips to his left and cracks Gundersen with an uppercut!
Gundersen closes the distance and pushes Aleesio back into the cage.
Gundersen can't find room to land a body shot as Aleesio controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gundersen is leaning against Aleesio and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gundersen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gundersen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aleesio takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gundersen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gundersen is leaning against Aleesio and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Noah Gundersen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Aleesio can't break the clinch.
Gundersen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gundersen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Aleesio working hard to break the clinch.
Aleesio is trying to push Gundersen away but Gundersen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gundersen lands with a short shot to the head.
Gundersen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gundersen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aleesio can do to turn this around?
Gundersen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Aleesio prevents a body shot from Gundersen.
Nice body punch from Gundersen.
Aleesio wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gundersen has him pressed against the cage.
Gundersen scores with a shot to the side of Aleesio's head.
Gundersen can't find room to land a body shot as Aleesio controls the action.
Gundersen controlling the action here for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aleesio is trying to break the clinch but Gundersen has him pressed against the cage.
A body shot lands from Gundersen.
A nice left hand lands by Gundersen.
Aleesio tries to circle away but Gundersen has him pinned against the cage.
Gundersen is pushing Aleesio up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gundersen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aleesio backwards.
Aleesio prevents a body shot from Gundersen.
A short right from Gundersen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gundersen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aleesios head.
A short left from Gundersen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gundersen slowing the pace effectively.
Gundersen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Gundersen tries to throw a body punch but Aleesio avoids it by throwing Gundersen back against the cage.
Gundersen avoiding damage.
Gundersen has Aleesio pressed against the cage, preventing Aleesio from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Aleesio working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Aleesio's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Aleesio tries to circle away but Gundersen has him pinned against the cage.
A short left from Gundersen.
Gundersen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short left from Gundersen.
Gundersen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gundersen misses with a punch to the body.
Gundersen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gundersen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gundersen lands with a short shot to the head.
Gundersen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Gundersen.
Gundersen is pushing Aleesio up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gundersen lands with a light punch inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gundersen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aleesio is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gundersen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Aleesio or not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noah Gundersen dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Gundersen slips a jab from Aleesio.
Gundersen lands with a straight right. Aleesio didn't see that one coming.
Aleesio lands with a cross.
Aleesio fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gundersen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Aleesio looks to land a left hand but Gundersen moved out of range nicely.
Aleesio just misses with a punch to the body.
Aleesio staying out of range there.
Aleesio throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gundersen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gundersen has Aleesio pressed against the cage, preventing Aleesio from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gundersen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Aleesio takes a shot to the head.
Gundersen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gundersen is working Aleesio over against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gundersen lands a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Gundersen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Aleesio wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gundersen lands a left hand.
Aleesio tries to circle away but Gundersen has him pinned against the cage.
Gundersen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gundersen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gundersen pushes Aleesio back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gundersen.
Gundersen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gundersen taking a breather.
Gundersen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Aleesio.
Akim Aleesio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aleesio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gundersen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Aleesio's efforts to push away.
Gundersen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Aleesio is trying to force a seperation but Gundersen has the dominant position.
Nice body punch from Gundersen.
Aleesio has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Aleesio prevents a body shot from Gundersen.
Gundersen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gundersen is leaning against Aleesio and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gundersen digs a right hand underneath Aleesio's ribcage. Aleesio let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gundersen gets through Aleesio's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Gundersen.
Gundersen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gundersen is working Aleesio over against the cage.
Gundersen scores with a hook to the body.
Gundersen lands a left hand.
Aleesio looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gundersen pushes Aleesio back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gundersen cracks Aleesio with a nice body shot.
Gundersen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gundersen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aleesio backwards.
Aleesio wants to break free but Gundersen has control.
Aleesio's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gundersen scores with a shot to the side of Aleesio's head.
A short right from Gundersen on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gundersen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Gundersen - that landed with a thud.
Aleesio takes a shot to the head.
Gundersen lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Gundersen.
A hook to the body from Gundersen.
Gundersen pushes Aleesio back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Aleesio being controlled against the cage.
Aleesio tries to break the clinch but Gundersen is controlling the position.
Aleesio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aleesio working hard to break the clinch.
Gundersen presses Aleesio against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gundersen lands a body shot.
Noah Gundersen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gundersen lands a hook that snaps the head of Aleesio backwards.
Aleesio throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Noah Gundersen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gundersen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Noah Gundersen!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ken Roussow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and CeeTee Fletcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ken Roussow has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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25
168 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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25
163 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ken Roussow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, CeeTee Fletcher!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Michael Johnstone and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roussow comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fletcher swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fletcher will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Roussow looks to throw the jab but Fletcher is out of range.
Fletcher flicks out a counter leg kick but Roussow steps away.
Fletcher ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fletcher lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Roussow at a distance.
Fletcher defending well as Roussow loads up on a big left hand.
Fletcher looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Roussow has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fletcher.
The fighters circling - Roussow throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Roussow lands a jab to the head.
Fletcher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roussow lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fletcher circles away quickly and effectively.
Fletcher looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fletcher avoids the body shot from Roussow.
Fletcher now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Roussow fails to land the takedown.
CeeTee Fletcher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fletcher throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Ken Roussow has been cut.
Fletcher goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fletcher scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Roussow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fletcher was well out of range. Poor timing from Roussow.
Roussow throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Roussow just misses with a punch to the body.
Roussow fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fletcher staying out of range there.
Roussow takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Roussow fails to land with a series of punches.
Fletcher throws a leg kick but Roussow moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher scores with a nice head shot.
Roussow throws an overhand right that lands on Fletcher's shoulder, as Fletcher tries to avoid the shot.
Roussow lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fletcher ducks under a wild hook from Roussow.
Fletcher throws a fast counter high kick but Roussow manages to duck under it in time.
Fletcher takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fletcher lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Roussow on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fletcher connects with a solid leg kick.
Fletcher connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Roussow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fletcher.
Roussow checks a leg kick.
Fletcher doesn't manage to clinch there - Roussow circles away.
Fletcher throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roussow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fletcher.
Roussow gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fletcher.
Fletcher moves away from the strike by Roussow.
A jab from Fletcher does it's job there.
Roussow throws a right hand that Fletcher ducks under and follows up with a left that Fletcher also avoids with ease.
Fletcher tries to work over Roussow's front leg with a kick but Roussow checks it.
Roussow is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Fletcher.
A jab from Fletcher finds it's way through Roussow's defenses.
Fletcher scores with the left hand. Roussow knows he should have avoided that one.
Roussow takes one on the button.
Roussow is rocked!
Fletcher slips under a jab from Roussow.
Fletcher avoids the body shot from Roussow.
Fletcher scores with a hook to the body. Roussow takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher thows a left - swing and a miss!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roussow keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
CeeTee Fletcher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roussow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fletcher misses with a head kick.
Fletcher ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fletcher tries to sprawl but Roussow drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fletcher trying to hold on to Roussow's head to control him but Roussow postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Roussow working Fletcher over with strikes.
Fletcher is looking to escape.
Roussow keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Roussow throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CeeTee Fletcher dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ken Roussow's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice shot by Fletcher.
Roussow shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fletcher but Fletcher pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Roussow rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fletcher moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fletcher misses with a wild body shot.
Roussow misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fletcher throws a leg kick but Roussow sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fletcher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roussow was well out of range. Poor timing from Fletcher.
Roussow takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roussow throws a right and a left that Fletcher avoids nicely.
Fletcher has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fletcher lands a leg kick that knocks Roussow off balance momentarily.
Roussow avoids the body shot from Fletcher.
CeeTee Fletcher seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fletcher dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Roussow. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fletcher throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Roussow feinted with a counter takedown.
Fletcher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roussow.
Fletcher thuds his right hand into Roussow's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fletcher gets tackled into the cage by Roussow. Roussow maintains the clinch.
Roussow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fletcher tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fletcher lands a left hand that snaps the head of Roussow backwards.
Roussow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fletcher throws a head punch that misses.
Fletcher blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roussow misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Roussow.
Roussow pressing his opponent against the cage.
Fletcher is working Roussow over against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roussow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fletcher lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Roussow blocks a body shot from Fletcher.
Roussow has hold of one of Fletcher's legs. Fletcher is fighting the takedown attempt but Roussow gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roussow engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fletcher really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Roussow. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Roussow landing with the ground and pound.
Fletcher 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roussow wants to pass the guard but Fletcher is keeping the position.
Roussow controls from within his opponent's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Roussow trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Roussow looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Roussow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fletcher sees it coming and avoids it easily.
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.
Fletcher looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Roussow doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fletcher throws a jab when Roussow was well out of range.
Fletcher throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Roussow throws an overhand right that lands on Fletcher's shoulder, as Fletcher tries to avoid the shot.
Fletcher doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fletcher throws a body kick that misses.
A shot to the liver by Fletcher. Beautiful body shot.
Fletcher works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fletcher ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fletcher pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Roussow half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fletcher.
Roussow shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CeeTee Fletcher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ken Roussow's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Roussow takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fletcher changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Fletcher. Beautiful body shot.
Fletcher scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Roussow has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Fletcher.
Fletcher lands with an overhand left.
Oh Roussow is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Roussow with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fletcher to score with a decent uppercut.
Roussow drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roussow is in close to Fletcher's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Roussow seems to have got his legs back now.
Fletcher is looking to stand up but Roussow isn't so interested in that idea.
Roussow controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roussow is looking to work some ground and pound but Fletcher has wrist control.
Roussow controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Roussow trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Fletcher being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
CeeTee Fletcher is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Roussow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fletcher.
Fletcher is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Roussow.
Fletcher scores with a jab.
Fletcher lands with a shot to the body.
Fletcher cracks Roussow with an open hand slap.
Roussow misses with an uppercut. Fletcher saw that one coming.
Roussow misses with an uppercut
letting Fletcher counter with a right hand.
Fletcher lands a nice leg kick that just misses Roussow's sensitive parts.
Roussow jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Roussow looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fletcher throws a leg kick but Roussow sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Roussow throws a jab when Fletcher was well out of range.
Roussow closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Roussow lands in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roussow is working Fletcher over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fletcher is trying to hold Roussow in close to prevent damage but Roussow has managed to pass into half guard.
Roussow lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roussow lands strikes from half guard.
Roussow stalling.
Fletcher is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fletcher avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Roussow.
Fletcher on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Roussow passes the guard and advances to mount!
Roussow tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Roussow is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Fletcher can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Roussow lands a couple of good shots and Fletcher has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Roussow slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Ken Roussow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
I really don't envy Fletcher right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to CeeTee Fletcher.
I've got Fletcher winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... CeeTee Fletcher!
After winning the bout, CeeTee Fletcher thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Polite Efficient (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Skip Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gordon is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Long Hard Times to Come. Polite Efficient has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Polite Efficient!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Skip Gordon!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, David Hoff and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Efficient keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gordon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gordon moves in looking to clinch but Efficient pushes him off.
Gordon has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Gordon moves into the clinch.
Gordon blocks an elbow strike from Efficient.
Gordon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Efficient throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Efficient throws an elbow that misses.
Gordon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gordon pushes off an throws an elbow but Efficient leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Efficient.
Efficient blocks an elbow strike from Gordon.
Efficient throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gordon can't find room to land a body shot as Efficient controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gordon.
Efficient blocks an elbow strike from Gordon.
Gordon misses with an elbow over the top.
Efficient looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Efficient creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Efficient blocks the elbow strike.
Gordon blocks the elbow strike.
Gordon tries to work over Efficient's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Efficient dodges an elbow strike from Gordon.
Gordon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gordon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gordon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Efficient throws an elbow but it misses.
Efficient throws an elbow but it misses.
Efficient creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gordon avoids a wild elbow strike from Efficient.
Gordon avoids the elbow strike from Efficient, against the cage.
Efficient blocking some punches.
Efficient blocks the elbow strike.
Efficient throws an elbow but it misses.
Gordon blocks an elbow strike.
Gordon throws an elbow that misses.
Efficient lands an elbow just above Gordon 's eye.
It looks like Skip Gordon has been cut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Efficient throws an elbow but misses.
Efficient looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gordon dodges an elbow strike from Efficient.
Efficient blocks the elbow strike.
Gordon misses with an elbow over the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Efficient pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gordon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Efficient looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Efficient throws an elbow but it misses.
Efficient throws an elbow but it misses.
Efficient pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Efficient avoids a wild elbow strike from Gordon.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gordon throws an elbow but misses.
Gordon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gordon blocks the elbow strike.
A shot in the inside from Gordon.
Efficient blocks an elbow strike.
Efficient creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Efficient gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gordon misses with an elbow strike.
Efficient avoids a wild elbow strike from Gordon.
Efficient dodges an elbow strike from Gordon.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gordon.
Efficient looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Efficient lands a nice elbow.
Gordon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Efficient throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gordon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gordon misses with an elbow over the top.
Gordon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gordon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Efficient avoids the elbow strike from Gordon, against the cage.
Gordon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gordon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Efficient throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gordon avoids a wild elbow strike from Efficient.
Efficient throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Efficient just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gordon's brow.
Efficient takes an elbow to the temple.
Efficient throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gordon throws an elbow that misses.
Efficient blocks the elbow strike.
Gordon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gordon blocks an elbow strike.
Efficient lands an elbow just above Gordon 's eye.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Efficient just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gordon's brow.
Efficient lands an elbow that stopped Gordon in his tracks for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Efficient misses with an elbow over the top.
Gordon throws an elbow but it misses.
Efficient works on Gordon's body with a couple of short punches.
Gordon avoids the elbow strike from Efficient, against the cage.
Efficient misses with an elbow strike.
Gordon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gordon throws an elbow that misses.
Gordon avoids a wild elbow strike from Efficient.
Efficient misses with an elbow strike.
Gordon dodges an elbow strike from Efficient.
Gordon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Efficient.
Gordon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gordon has a couple of punches blocked by Efficient.
Gordon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gordon misses with an elbow strike.
Efficient blocks an elbow strike from Gordon.
Efficient creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gordon's defenses.
Gordon blocks an elbow strike.
Efficient lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Efficient looks to throw an elbow but misses.
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 Polite Efficient will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Skip Gordon's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Efficient gets tackled into the cage by Gordon. Gordon maintains the clinch.
Skip Gordon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Efficient dodges an elbow strike from Gordon.
Gordon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gordon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gordon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gordon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gordon pushes off an throws an elbow but Efficient leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Efficient takes an elbow to the forehead.
Efficient blocks an elbow strike.
Efficient pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Efficient throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gordon misses with the head strike.
Efficient blocks an elbow strike.
Efficient misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Efficient gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Efficient struggles to land a body shot inside as Gordon controls his hands.
Gordon misses with a punch to the body.
Gordon misses with an elbow strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gordon.
Gordon takes an elbow to the temple.
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!
Efficient dodges an elbow strike from Gordon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon avoids a wild elbow strike from Efficient.
Efficient pushes off an throws an elbow but Gordon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Efficient.
Efficient gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Efficient lands an elbow that stopped Gordon in his tracks for a moment.
Efficient creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gordon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Efficient creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Efficient misses with an elbow strike.
Gordon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Efficient digs a right hand into Gordon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gordon's gas tank.
Gordon dodges an elbow strike from Efficient.
Gordon lands with a light punch inside.
Efficient looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gordon lands a nice elbow.
Gordon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Efficient throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Efficient throws an elbow but misses.
Gordon misses with a body punch.
Efficient lands an elbow inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hook to the body lands for Efficient.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon dodges an elbow strike from Efficient.
Gordon throws an elbow that misses.
Gordon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Efficient blocks the elbow strike.
Efficient comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That has opened up Skip Gordon's cut even more.
Nice elbow from Gordon.
Gordon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gordon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gordon throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gordon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Efficient's brow.
Efficient blocks the elbow strike.
Efficient throws an elbow that misses.
Gordon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Efficient blocks an uppercut.
Efficient looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Efficient avoids a wild elbow strike from Gordon.
Gordon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gordon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Efficient misses with an elbow over the top.
Efficient misses with an elbow over the top.
Efficient throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon misses with an elbow strike.
Gordon throws an elbow but it misses.
Gordon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gordon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gordon misses with a punch to the body.
Nice elbow from Gordon.
Gordon blocks an elbow strike.
Efficient throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gordon throws an elbow but misses.
Gordon blocks an elbow strike from Efficient.
Gordon misses with an elbow strike.
Efficient dodges an elbow strike from Gordon.
Efficient throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Efficient throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Efficient pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gordon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gordon tries a body shot but Efficient blocks it.
Gordon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gordon lands a damaging elbow.
Gordon prevents a body shot from Efficient.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Efficient blocks an elbow strike.
Gordon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Efficient blocks an elbow strike from Gordon.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Efficient throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Efficient blocks an elbow strike from Gordon.
Gordon swings wildly with an uppercut but Efficient uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gordon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gordon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Efficient looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Efficient pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Efficient just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gordon's brow.
Gordon takes an elbow to the temple.
Efficient throws an elbow but it misses.
Efficient lands a nice shot to the body.
Efficient goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gordon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Efficient throws an elbow that misses.
Efficient creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Efficient creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Skip Gordon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Skip Gordon's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gordon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gordon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Efficient.
Gordon misses with a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Efficient.
Gordon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Efficient circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gordon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Efficient was well out of range. Poor timing from Gordon.
An inside leg kick from Gordon misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Efficient misses the target.
Gordon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gordon staying out of range there.
Efficient misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Efficient throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon blocks a jab.
Gordon doesn't manage to clinch there - Efficient circles away.
Gordon is looking to clinch but Efficient is avoiding it.
Some bone on bone action there as Efficient checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gordon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gordon tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Skip Gordon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon defending well as Efficient loads up on a big left hand.
Nice straight punches there by Efficient. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Efficient.
Efficient misses with a looping left.
Gordon wants to land a leg kick but Efficient is out of range.
Gordon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Gordon.
A swing and a miss from Efficient.
Gordon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gordon wants to clinch up but Efficient keeps it at a distance.
Gordon misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Efficient misses the target.
A jab from Efficient misses.
Gordon forces Efficient back against the cage and clinches.
Gordon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Efficient avoids a wild elbow strike from Gordon.
Gordon misses with an elbow strike.
Gordon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Efficient lands an elbow just above Gordon 's eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Efficient creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Efficient lands an elbow that stopped Gordon in his tracks for a moment.
Efficient misses with an elbow strike.
Gordon avoids the elbow strike from Efficient, against the cage.
Efficient dodges an elbow strike from Gordon.
Gordon dodges an elbow strike from Efficient.
A left hand lands to the body for Gordon.
Gordon misses with an elbow strike.
Gordon throws an elbow but it misses.
Efficient pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Efficient creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gordon's defenses.
Efficient creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gordon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Efficient lands an elbow just above Gordon 's eye.
Gordon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Efficient just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gordon's brow.
Efficient throws an elbow but it misses.
Gordon misses with an elbow strike.
Efficient tries to throw a body punch but Gordon avoids it by throwing Efficient back against the cage.
Efficient throws an elbow but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Efficient throws an elbow that misses.
Efficient avoids a wild elbow strike from Gordon.
Efficient lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Efficient.
Gordon blocks an elbow strike.
Gordon blocks an elbow strike.
Gordon blocks an elbow strike.
Gordon misses with an elbow strike.
Gordon throws an elbow that misses.
Gordon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Efficient prevents a body shot from Gordon.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gordon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Efficient's brow.
Gordon blocks the elbow strike.
Gordon throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Efficient throws an elbow but misses.
Gordon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Efficient blocks an elbow strike from Gordon.
Gordon blocks the elbow strike.
Efficient pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gordon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Efficient throws an elbow but it misses.
Efficient throws an elbow that misses.
Efficient looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Efficient blocks an elbow strike from Gordon.
Gordon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Efficient throws an elbow but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Efficient blocks an elbow strike.
Gordon lands an elbow just above Efficient 's eye.
Gordon dodges an elbow strike from Efficient.
Gordon dodges an elbow strike from Efficient.
Efficient avoids a wild elbow strike from Gordon.
Efficient blocks an elbow strike from Gordon.
Gordon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gordon lands a nice elbow.
Gordon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gordon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Efficient's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gordon lands an elbow just above Efficient 's eye.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Efficient just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gordon's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Polite Efficient did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Skip Gordon's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Gordon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Efficient throws a jab but it's blocked by Gordon.
Gordon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gordon tries to clinch there but Efficient circles away.
Gordon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Efficient.
Gordon avoids the body shot from Efficient.
Efficient ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gordon moves away.
Gordon lands a jab to the head.
Gordon slips a jab from Efficient.
Gordon throws a leg kick but Efficient checks it.
It looked like Efficient wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gordon throws a head kick that misses.
Gordon forces Efficient back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon avoids a wild elbow strike from Efficient.
Gordon lands a nice uppercut.
Efficient creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Efficient avoids a wild elbow strike from Gordon.
Gordon avoids a wild elbow strike from Efficient.
Gordon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gordon blocks the elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Efficient pushes off an throws an elbow but Gordon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Efficient pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gordon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gordon blocks the elbow strike.
Efficient misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Efficient blocks the elbow strike.
Gordon avoids the elbow strike from Efficient, against the cage.
Efficient throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Efficient blocks an elbow strike.
Gordon throws an elbow that misses.
Efficient throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gordon throws an elbow but misses.
Gordon blocks the elbow strike.
Gordon lands an elbow inside that Efficient shrugs off.
It looks like Polite Efficient has been cut.
Gordon blocks an elbow strike from Efficient.
Efficient looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Efficient tries a body shot but Gordon blocks it.
Gordon avoids a wild elbow strike from Efficient.
Efficient dodges an elbow strike from Gordon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gordon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Efficient misses with an elbow over the top.
Efficient pushes off an throws an elbow but Gordon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Efficient throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gordon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gordon blocks an elbow strike from Efficient.
Efficient tries to work over Gordon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Efficient avoids a wild elbow strike from Gordon.
Efficient throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gordon avoids a wild elbow strike from Efficient.
Gordon blocks an elbow strike from Efficient.
Gordon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gordon dodges an elbow strike from Efficient.
Gordon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gordon lands an elbow that stopped Efficient in his tracks for a moment.
Gordon lands an elbow inside.
Efficient tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Efficient dodges an elbow strike from Gordon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon pushes off an throws an elbow but Efficient leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Efficient looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Efficient misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gordon avoids the elbow strike from Efficient, against the cage.
Efficient misses with an elbow over the top.
Gordon blocks an elbow strike from Efficient.
Gordon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gordon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gordon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gordon avoids the elbow strike from Efficient, against the cage.
Gordon throws an elbow but it misses.
Gordon misses with some punches.
Gordon lands a damaging elbow.
Efficient blocks an elbow strike from Gordon.
Gordon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gordon lands an elbow inside.
Gordon lands an elbow inside that Efficient shrugs off.
Efficient lands a damaging elbow.
Efficient avoids a wild elbow strike from Gordon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Efficient dodges an elbow strike from Gordon.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Efficient just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gordon's brow.
Efficient is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Gordon's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Gordon throws an elbow but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Efficient misses with an elbow strike.
Efficient blocks a body shot from Gordon.
Efficient pushes off an throws an elbow but Gordon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Efficient avoids a wild elbow strike from Gordon.
Efficient misses with an elbow over the top.
Efficient blocks an elbow strike.
Gordon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gordon blocks an elbow strike from Efficient.
With the fighters up against the cage, Efficient throws an elbow but misses.
Efficient pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Gordon.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Gordon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gordon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gordon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Efficient creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gordon takes an elbow to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Skip Gordon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Efficient's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Gordon closes the distance and clinches.
Efficient pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Efficient takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gordon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gordon avoids the elbow strike from Efficient, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Gordon.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gordon throws an elbow but misses.
Gordon pushes off an throws an elbow but Efficient leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Efficient throws an elbow but it misses.
Gordon throws an elbow that misses.
Gordon blocks an elbow strike from Efficient.
Efficient takes a shot to the head.
Gordon lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gordon dodges an elbow strike from Efficient.
Gordon dodges an elbow strike from Efficient.
Gordon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Efficient throws an elbow that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Efficient takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gordon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gordon misses with an elbow over the top.
Gordon pushes off an throws an elbow but Efficient leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gordon lands an elbow inside that Efficient shrugs off.
Efficient misses with an elbow strike.
Gordon dodges an elbow strike from Efficient.
Efficient throws an elbow but it misses.
Efficient avoids a wild elbow strike from Gordon.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gordon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Efficient's brow.
Efficient blocks the elbow strike.
Efficient pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Efficient pushes off an throws an elbow but Gordon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gordon.
Gordon throws an elbow but it misses.
Efficient avoids a wild elbow strike from Gordon.
Gordon avoids a wild elbow strike from Efficient.
Gordon avoids a wild elbow strike from Efficient.
Gordon throws an elbow but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gordon throws an elbow but misses.
Gordon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Efficient blocks an elbow strike.
Efficient throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gordon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Efficient's brow.
Efficient avoids a wild elbow strike from Gordon.
Efficient lands an elbow just above Gordon 's eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Efficient looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gordon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Efficient just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gordon's brow.
Gordon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Efficient lands an elbow that stopped Gordon in his tracks for a moment.
Gordon misses with some punches.
Efficient looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Efficient tries a body shot but Gordon blocks it.
Gordon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gordon misses with an elbow over the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Efficient blocks an elbow strike.
Gordon blocks the elbow strike.
Gordon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gordon blocks an elbow strike from Efficient.
Efficient misses with an elbow over the top.
Gordon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gordon avoids the elbow strike from Efficient, against the cage.
Efficient blocks the elbow strike.
Efficient pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Efficient dodges an elbow strike from Gordon.
Gordon pushes off an throws an elbow but Efficient leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Efficient lands an elbow that stopped Gordon in his tracks for a moment.
Gordon lands a nice uppercut.
Gordon throws a head punch that misses.
Efficient lands a damaging elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gordon.
Nice elbow from Gordon.
Gordon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Efficient's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Efficient misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Efficient just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gordon's brow.
Gordon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gordon throws an elbow but misses.
Gordon gets through Efficient's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gordon pushes off an throws an elbow but Efficient leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Efficient throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Efficient throws an elbow that misses.
Gordon blocks an elbow strike.
Efficient comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gordon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Efficient's brow.
Efficient pushes off an throws an elbow but Gordon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Efficient throws an elbow but it misses.
Gordon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gordon blocks an elbow strike from Efficient.
Gordon misses with a punch to the body.
Efficient pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Efficient.
Efficient blocks the elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Skip Gordon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gordon 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 46:50
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 47:49
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Skip Gordon! Skip Gordon retains his light heavyweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Skip Gordon waved his t-shirt featuring Hellraiser Fightgear's logo in front of the cameras.
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