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ISLAND FC 22 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Sloane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, James Howard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Frank Sloane!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Santiago Holmes and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howard shoots in for a double leg but Sloane sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sloane scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sloane postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
You can see the frustration on Howard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Howard gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sloane seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sloane seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Howard does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sloane thows a huge punch but Howard dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howard flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Howard wants to improve his position but Sloane is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Howard manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sloane got a little sloppy there for a moment and Howard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sloane has managed to get both his arms back between Howard's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sloane.
Sloane with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sloane accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sloane looking to pass the guard.
Sloane stopping the sweep attempt from Howard.
Sloane passes into half guard.
Howard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Howard is refusing to be controlled, as Sloane sits in half guard.
Sloane stops Howard from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Howard is trying to get back to full guard.
Sloane missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sloane is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Howard has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sloane thows a huge punch but Howard dodges it nicely.
Sloane with the ground and pound but Howard uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Sloane slips nicely into half guard.
Sloane is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Howard has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sloane missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sloane blocks the strikes from Howard.
Howard wants to get back to full guard.
Sloane trying to control from half guard but Howard is working away.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Howard wants to get back to full guard but Sloane has passed into side control.
Sloane tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
An elbow from Sloane crashes against the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sloane is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Howard knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Howard is looking to reverse the position.
Howard prevents Sloane from moving into mount.
Sloane working the ground and pound but Howard is defending the strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sloane goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Howard rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sloane's guard! Nice work there by Howard!
Howard looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Sloane escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Howard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Sloane dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sloane doesn't manage to clinch there - Howard circles away.
Sloane has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sloane fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Howard leaves Sloane with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Howard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sloane.
James Howard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Sloane.
Howard moves into the clinch.
Howard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Howard misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloane circles away from the clinch attempt.
Despite the aggression on Sloane's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sloane dives in and grabs Howard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Howard pushes down on Sloane's head and hops out.
Howard fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloane moves into range and clinches up with Howard.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sloane.
Howard breaks the clinch.
Howard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Despite the aggression on Sloane's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sloane fails with an attempt to clinch.
Howard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sloane.
Sloane moves into the clinch.
Howard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Howard lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sloane takes a step back to recover.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard closes the distance and clinches.
Howard drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sloane pulls his leg out and moves away.
James Howard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Howard has a takedown stuffed.
Howard tries to keep at a distance but Sloane has taken the fight into the clinch.
Howard is trying to force a seperation but Sloane has the dominant position.
Sloane throws a punch but it's blocked by Howard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sloane with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sloane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Howard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Howard just misses with a punch to the body.
Sloane tries to clinch up but Howard circles away and keeps his distance.
Sloane moves into the clinch.
Howard is trying to force a seperation but Sloane has the dominant position.
Howard is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Howard jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sloane walks away with a smile on his face. Howard gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloane gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sloane avoiding damage.
Sloane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Howard is looking for a takedown.
Howard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sloane is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sloane keeps control of Howard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Howard looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sloane stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Howard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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 James Howard will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Sloane moves into the clinch.
Sloane misses with a body punch.
Howard tries to land a knee to the head but Sloane blocks with his arms.
Sloane tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Howard just stands there and leans against the cage.
Howard has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Howard wants a takedown.
Howard is looking for a takedown.
Howard blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howard looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Howard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Howard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sloane closes the distance and pushes Howard back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloane tries to pull guard but Howard forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sloane jumps guard but Howard stands there with Sloane around his waist. Sloane gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Howard looking to slow down the pace here.
Sloane tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Howard smiles and moves away.
Sloane shoots for a takedown but Howard saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sloane moves into the clinch successfully.
Howard is trying to push Sloane away but Sloane has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Howard manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sloane stops a takedown attempt from Howard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloane has a couple of punches blocked by Howard.
Sloane breaks from the clinch.
Howard throws a jab when Sloane was well out of range.
Sloane clinches up with Howard and pushes him back against the cage.
Howard tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sloane just stands there and leans against the cage.
Howard manages to break the clinch.
Sloane tries a head kick but it misses.
Howard misses with a takedown
and Sloane counters with a left and a right that stings Howard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sloane is looking for the big counter here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sloane clinches.
Howard wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sloane has him pressed against the cage.
Howard is trying to break free.
Howard letting Sloane take a breather here.
Sloane tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Howard just stands there and leans against the cage.
Howard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sloane manages to break the clinch.
James Howard is winning the standup battle so far.
Howard throws a head kick but Sloane moves out of range.
Sloane tries to clinch but Howard is having none of it.
Nice takedown defense from Sloane. No joy for Howard on that attempt.
Despite the aggression on Sloane's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sloane clinches.
Howard tries for a takedown but Sloane manages to get underhooks.
Howard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sloane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sloane will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Howard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sloane moves into the clinch successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Sloane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sloane has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Sloane!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Herschel Pettaway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lukas Zmrd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Pettaway might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Empire State of Mind - Jay Z. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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150 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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Brawler
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Herschel Pettaway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lukas Zmrd!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Santiago Holmes and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pettaway darts in and clinches Zmrd up against the cage.
Zmrd is trying to break free.
Good body shot from Pettaway.
Zmrd goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pettaway prevents it.
Pettaway is working Zmrd over against the cage.
Pettaway just leaning against Zmrd, taking a breather.
Pettaway breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pettaway darts in and clinches Zmrd up against the cage.
Pettaway misses with a knee to the head.
A short left from Pettaway.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pettaway - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zmrd tries to pull guard but Pettaway forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pettaway throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zmrd blocks it with crossed arms.
Pettaway effectively controlling the action here.
Zmrd avoiding damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettaway slows down the pace here.
Pettaway lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pettaway stalling against the cage.
Pettaway being controlled against the cage.
Zmrd has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Pettaway uses from the top position.
Pettaway controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zmrd working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pettaway controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Zmrd is looking for a triangle but Pettaway pushes his legs off easily.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zmrd takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pettaway closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pettaway stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pettaway pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pettaway rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zmrd moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zmrd is looking to clinch but Pettaway is avoiding it.
Pettaway has closed the distance and engaged Zmrd in a clinch.
Pettaway is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zmrd is defending well for now.
Pettaway tries to land a knee to the head but Zmrd blocks with his arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pettaway breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pettaway drives through and clinches with Zmrd against the cage.
Zmrd fails to pull guard.
Herschel Pettaway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lukas Zmrd.
A nice left hand lands by Pettaway.
Pettaway lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zmrd gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Pettaway has his feet on Zmrd's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zmrd is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pettaway sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pettaway gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Zmrd has had enough of the clinch but Pettaway keeps him there for the moment.
Zmrd tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pettaway just stands there and leans against the cage.
Zmrd looks winded!
Zmrd tries to pull guard but Pettaway holds him up against the cage and eventually Zmrd drops back down to his feet.
Pettaway pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herschel Pettaway dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Zmrd clinches with his opponent.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Zmrd is trying to force a seperation but Pettaway has the dominant position.
Pettaway breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A low kick from Zmrd misses
and Pettaway counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pettaway stalks Zmrd and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Zmrd's face. Zmrd staggers backwards, shaken.
Zmrd misses with a takedown attempt - Pettaway sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pettaway is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Zmrd.
Zmrd fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pettaway has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettaway gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Zmrd works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Pettaway pushes Zmrd off and gets back to his feet.
Zmrd is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pettaway moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettaway's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pettaway clinches up with Zmrd and pushes him back against the cage.
Pettaway lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Pettaway.
Pettaway avoiding damage.
Pettaway is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zmrd can do to turn this around?
Pettaway slows down the pace here.
Pettaway breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pettaway rushes Zmrd and presses him up against the cage.
Zmrd's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zmrd tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pettaway breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zmrd misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Herschel Pettaway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lukas Zmrd.
Pettaway lands a jab to Zmrd's midsection.
A left lands for Pettaway.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pettaway lands with a shot to the body.
Pettaway thuds his right hand into Zmrd's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Herschel Pettaway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pettaway scores with a three punch combo!
Pettaway ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pettaway with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pettaway scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zmrd doesn't seem bothered though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zmrd fails to land the takedown.
Pettaway is looking to counter the offense by Zmrd and move into the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pettaway just leaning against Zmrd, taking a breather.
Pettaway lands a shoulder strike.
Pettaway breaks from the clinch.
Zmrd misses with a takedown
and Pettaway counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zmrd looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pettaway lands a slapping body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pettaway wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pettaway pushes Zmrd up against the cage in a clinch.
Zmrd drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pettaway pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pettaway punishes Zmrd's body with a nice straight punch.
Pettaway has managed to clinch.
Pettaway lands with a right to the head.
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!
Pettaway stalling.
Pettaway unloads a knee to the mid-section. Zmrd lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Pettaway stalls.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pettaway.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herschel Pettaway 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!
Pettaway takes the fight into the clinch.
Pettaway scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zmrd is looking to break free of the clinch but Pettaway has double underhooks.
Zmrd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zmrd shoots for a takedown but Pettaway saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pettaway lands a jab to Zmrd's midsection.
Pettaway lands with a good body shot.
Pettaway works Zmrd's body with a nice hook.
Pettaway throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettaway connects with a body shot that sends Zmrd's belly button to the back.
Zmrd takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pettaway scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zmrd takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pettaway clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettaway stalling in the clinch.
Pettaway scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pettaway breaks the clinch.
Pettaway moves into the clinch.
Pettaway is leaning against Zmrd and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pettaway lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knees to the body from Pettaway.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pettaway.
Pettaway lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pettaway slows down the pace here.
Pettaway working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pettaway dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettaway has Zmrd pressed against the cage.
A short right from Pettaway.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pettaway lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zmrd is rocked!
Zmrd has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pettaway is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pettaway gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Zmrd is still on wobbly legs! Can Pettaway finish him?
It looks like Lukas Zmrd has been cut.
Pettaway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pettaway lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zmrd backwards.
Pettaway escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pettaway with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pettaway connects with a right that clearly hurt Zmrd. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Pettaway proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Zmrd collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herschel Pettaway!
A less than humble Herschel Pettaway misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Huan Tai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Neece (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Don Neece acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Huan Tai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Don Neece!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Peter Branson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tai lands a head kick. Neece smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tai, right into the meat.
Tai thows a body kick. Neece tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tai lands a leg kick that knocks Neece off balance momentarily.
Tai connects with a leg kick. Neece looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tai, right into the meat.
Neece takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tai.
Tai is looking to slow Neece down with leg kicks.
Neece misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tai lands a nice looking body kick.
Tai lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Neece looks winded!
Tai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tai.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tai misses with a head kick.
Huan Tai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tai lands a leg kick that knocks Neece off balance momentarily.
Neece looks for the body kick but Tai saw that one coming.
Tai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Neece has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Neece takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tai.
Neece has a takedown stuffed.
Tai throws a leg kick which misses Neece's front leg but catches the back leg as Neece tries to avoid it.
Neece has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tai.
Tai swats away the attempt to clinch by Neece.
Tai throws a counter high kick but Neece was just alert enough to avoid it.
Tai definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Neece on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tai. Tai obviously looking to wear him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tai throws a leg kick which misses Neece's front leg but catches the back leg as Neece tries to avoid it.
Tai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tai - that will leave a mark!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tai lands a big head kick that sends Neece tumbling to the mat! Tai takes a step backwards and waves Neece back to his feet - he wants the finish!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tai.
Tai cracks the inside of Neece's front leg.
Neece on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tai.
Tai lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tai keeps Neece at a distance using the push kick.
Huan Tai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tai circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Neece drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Tai follows Neece to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Huan Tai!
The defeated Don Neece had this to say: 'Dammit'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Paul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kromog The Terror Of The Island (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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270 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Justin Paul!
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, Kromog The Terror Of The Island!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Winston Alpacca and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paul wants to clinch
and The Terror Of The Island counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The Terror Of The Island is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Terror Of The Island slips a nice elbow through Paul's hands, connecting with Paul's forehead.
It looks like Justin Paul has been cut.
The Terror Of The Island is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Paul on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Paul tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The Terror Of The Island perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The Terror Of The Island thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The Terror Of The Island lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The Terror Of The Island slows the pace down in half guard.
The Terror Of The Island's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The Terror Of The Island prevents Paul from standing back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Terror Of The Island shoots for a takedown but Paul saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Terror Of The Island. Paul does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paul tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Terror Of The Island paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Paul tries to clinch but The Terror Of The Island is having none of it.
The Terror Of The Island pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Paul is looking to counter punch.
Paul fails in his attempt to clinch.
Paul tries to clinch there but The Terror Of The Island circles away.
The Terror Of The Island rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Paul moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Paul was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Paul tries to clinch there but The Terror Of The Island circles away.
The Terror Of The Island loads up on a big right hand but Paul slips the punch.
The Terror Of The Island throws a body punch but Paul moves out of range.
Paul wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paul tries to clinch but The Terror Of The Island is having none of it.
Paul throws a lazy head kick
and The Terror Of The Island counters with a nice double leg into side control. Paul won't be happy with that.
Paul knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for The Terror Of The Island on the ground.
The Terror Of The Island content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Paul on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The Terror Of The Island scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Paul is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and The Terror Of The Island can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kromog The Terror Of The Island!
In his post fight interview, Kromog The Terror Of The Island gave a big smile as he said 'BRAINS!!!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Campion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grimson Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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19
230 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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21
250 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Michael Campion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Grimson Bob!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Bart Greer and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campion walks into a left hand.
Decent striking displayed by Bob there.
Campion tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bob sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Campion somewhat.
Bob appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Campion ducks under a wild hook from Bob.
Bob misses with an uppercut. Campion saw that one coming.
Bob misses with a low kick.
Campion half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bob defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Campion.
Campion is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bob's half guard.
Bob wants to control but Campion is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bob tries to get to full guard but Campion has control of the leg.
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. Campion connects with a nice short shot to Bob's temple.
Bob wants to improve his position but Campion is controlling well.
Campion lands strikes from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bob wants to improve his position but Campion is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campion maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Bob could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Campion has cracked it and Bob is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Campion!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michael Campion!
A victorious Michael Campion thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tony Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Munoz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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25
170 lbs
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26
175 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tony Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gabriel Munoz!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Peter Branson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz tries a head kick but it misses.
Diaz lands with a slapping head kick.
Diaz throws an overhand right that lands on Munoz's shoulder, as Munoz tries to avoid the shot.
Munoz clinches up against the cage.
Munoz is working Diaz over against the cage.
Diaz misses with a knee to the head.
Diaz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Munoz decides to pull guard.
Munoz has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Diaz should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Munoz has tightened it up now! Diaz should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gabriel Munoz!
Gabriel Munoz got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
Tony Diaz was interviewed post fight and said 'I lost to a fucking fighter'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hyman Krustofski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Probst (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hyman Krustofski had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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173 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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173 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hyman Krustofski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jeff Probst!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Winston Alpacca and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Krustofski.
A solid leg kick lands there for Krustofski.
Probst misses with a wild body shot.
A leg kick checked by Krustofski.
Krustofski has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rabid Dog in the buildup to the fight.
Probst misses with a hook. Krustofski ducked under it nicely.
Krustofski thows a body kick. Probst tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Krustofski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Krustofski looks to land a combination but Probst avoids it well.
Krustofski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Probst.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krustofski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Krustofski.
Krustofski throws a body kick that misses.
Krustofski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Probst.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krustofski connects with a good right hand that stumbles Probst. Probst circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Krustofski with a hook.
Krustofski throws out a leg kick but Probst moves out of range and Krustofski only half commits.
Probst fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Krustofski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Probst sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Probst takes one to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Krustofski.
Probst walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Krustofski checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Krustofski pushes Probst away with a front kick.
Krustofski misses with a low kick.
Probst misses with an uppercut. Krustofski saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krustofski misses with a low kick.
Probst fails with the takedown
enabling Krustofski to counter with a crisp jab.
Krustofski throws a leg kick but Probst moved away.
Probst now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Krustofski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Probst.
Probst let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Krustofski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Probst moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Krustofski.
Probst checks the leg kick nicely there.
A shot to the liver by Krustofski. Beautiful body shot.
A big left from Krustofski misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Krustofski. That's going to slow Probst down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Probst 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Krustofski throws a front kick that sends Probst stumbling back into the cage.
Hyman Krustofski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some bone on bone action there as Probst checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Krustofski gets caught flat footed, as Probst shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Probst thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Krustofski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Krustofski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Probst tries to free his leg and advance position but Krustofski is retaining full guard.
Probst throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krustofski keeping moving, preventing Probst from controlling successfully.
Probst loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Probst pushes down on Krustofski's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Probst throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Krustofski is refusing to be controlled, as Probst sits in half guard.
Krustofski on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Krustofski tries to get out of the position.
Krustofski tries to roll over but Probst keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hyman Krustofski dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Krustofski throws a hook to the side of Probst's head but Probst sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Krustofski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Probst can do to turn this around?
Krustofski misses with a body kick.
Krustofski throws a chopping leg kick but Probst manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A clash of legs there as Probst blocks the low kick.
Probst waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Krustofski.
Krustofski checks the leg kick nicely there.
Good standup being displayed there by Krustofski as he connects with a hook.
Krustofski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krustofski throws a push kick but Probst slaps the foot to one side.
Probst swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Krustofski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Probst looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Probst throws a shot from downtown. Krustofski moves away and avoids it.
Krustofski is looking to counter with a body kick.
Krustofski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krustofski throws a jab but it's blocked by Probst.
Decent striking displayed by Krustofski there.
Krustofski looks for the body kick but Probst saw that one coming.
Probst swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Probst misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krustofski.
Krustofski explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Krustofski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Probst misses the shot to the body.
Krustofski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Probst on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Probst misses with a low kick.
Krustofski scores with a crisp jab that stopped Probst in his tracks.
Krustofski lands with a cross.
A big right from Krustofski misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krustofski moves out of range as Probst throws a body kick.
As Probst backs away, Krustofski returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Krustofski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Probst throws a shot from downtown. Krustofski moves away and avoids it.
Probst checks a leg kick nicely.
Probst misses with a low kick as Krustofski jumps back.
Probst on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krustofski misses with an attempted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Probst! But no joy.
Krustofski throws a body kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Krustofski.
Krustofski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Probst was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Probst moves out of range of the leg kick from Krustofski.
Krustofski defending well as Probst loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krustofski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
An inside leg kick lands from Krustofski.
Probst checks a leg kick.
Probst feints a counter leg kick.
Krustofski slips under a jab from Probst.
Krustofski throws the left hand but Probst avoids the punch easily.
Krustofski jabs Probst right on the nose. Probst blinks but takes it well.
Krustofski throws a jab but it's blocked by Probst.
A big right from Krustofski misses.
Probst bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Krustofski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Krustofski feints and then cracks Probst's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Probst down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Probst takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Probst ducks under a wild hook from Krustofski.
Probst's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Probst swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Krustofski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Probst manages to avoid it.
Probst on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Krustofski misses with a body kick.
Probst appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Krustofski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Probst uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krustofski.
Probst throws a lazy right hand but Krustofski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Krustofski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Probst throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Probst moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hyman Krustofski dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Krustofski is looking to chop away at Probst's legs.
Probst on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Krustofski. Krustofski obviously looking to wear him down.
Probst takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Probst slips a straight right by Krustofski.
Probst avoids the head kick by Krustofski.
A nice inside leg kick there by Krustofski. That's going to slow Probst down.
Probst uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krustofski.
Probst fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Krustofski is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krustofski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Probst throws a lazy right hand but Krustofski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Krustofski throws a leg kick which misses Probst's front leg but catches the back leg as Probst tries to avoid it.
Krustofski throws the left hand but Probst avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krustofski tries to land a front kick but Probst steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It seemed like Probst was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Krustofski lands a nice shot to the body.
Hyman Krustofski is winning the standup battle so far.
Krustofski throws a looping overhand right but Probst ducks down to avoid it.
Probst keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Krustofski tried to score with a low kick but Probst checks it.
Probst moves out of range as Krustofski throws a body kick.
That kick from Krustofski tenderised Probst's leg. Probst is trying to keep his angry face on.
Krustofski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Probst takes a swing at Krustofski's ribcage but misses.
Krustofski misses with a straight left.
Probst closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Probst lands in his opponent's guard.
Krustofski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jeff Probst has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Probst has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Probst drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Probst seems to have locked his on tight now - Krustofski screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Probst, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jeff Probst!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tweedle Dum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Santana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Damian Santana will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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26
185 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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176 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tweedle Dum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Damian Santana!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Sandra Marshall and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santana closes the distance but Dum moves to the side
and Dum connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circling - Santana throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Santana takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Santana misses with a series of wild punches.
Santana connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A big right from Dum misses.
Santana has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Santana avoids the body shot from Dum.
A left lands for Dum.
Dum instigates a clinch.
Dum tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Santana pulls guard successfully.
Dum is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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!
Dum'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.
Santana is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dum defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dum is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dum knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Santana on the ground.
Santana looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dum slips nicely into half guard.
Santana looking for submissions off his back.
Santana is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dum pulls his head out easily.
Dum seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dum is looking to advance position but Santana won't allow it.
Santana wants to get back to full guard.
Dum with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Santana gets full guard.
Dum is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dum has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santana is looking for a triangle but Dum pushes his legs off easily.
Dum engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Santana lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Santana won't allow Dum to sweep him here.
Santana drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dum dives on top into guard.
Santana looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dum avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Santana pushes a forearm under Dum's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Dum is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Damian Santana!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Theodore Thundercunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Papa Shango (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shango has chosen Shango Tango as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Theodore Thundercunt!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Papa Shango!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Bart Greer and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thundercunt throws a hook to the side of Shango's head but Shango sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shango moves out of range as Thundercunt strikes.
Thundercunt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shango.
A big left from Thundercunt misses.
Shango has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
The crowd cheers as Thundercunt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shango doesn't seem phased though.
It looks like Papa Shango has been cut.
Shango misses with a hook.
Shango moves into the clinch successfully.
Shango lands a shoulder strike.
Thundercunt struggles to land a body shot inside as Shango controls his hands.
Thundercunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shango throws a punch but it's blocked by Thundercunt.
Thundercunt stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Still in the clinch, Thundercunt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shango misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thundercunt definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A head punch on the inside from Thundercunt fails to land.
Thundercunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thundercunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shango's elbow.
Shango misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shango.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shango swings wildly with an uppercut but Thundercunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thundercunt blocks an uppercut.
Shango fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thundercunt misses with a body punch.
Thundercunt misses with a body punch.
Shango misses with a body punch.
Thundercunt blocks a body shot from Shango.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shango.
Shango misses with a body punch.
Shango swings wildly with an uppercut but Thundercunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thundercunt misses with a body punch.
Thundercunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Shango uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thundercunt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thundercunt working aggressively here.
Thundercunt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thundercunt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thundercunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shango tries to work over Thundercunt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shango lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thundercunt backwards.
Thundercunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shango throws a punch but it's blocked by Thundercunt.
Thundercunt takes a shot to the head.
Shango tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shango scores with a shot to the side of Thundercunt's head.
Thundercunt lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thundercunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Shango on the inside.
Shango swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thundercunt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shango scores with a shot to the side of Thundercunt's head.
A head punch on the inside from Shango fails to land.
Thundercunt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shango.
Shango tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thundercunt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Thundercunt pushes Shango back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Thundercunt works on Shango's body with a couple of short punches.
Shango can't find room to land a body shot as Thundercunt controls the action.
Thundercunt misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shango.
Thundercunt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thundercunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shango's elbow.
Shango trying to control the position but instead, Thundercunt has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shango into the cage.
Shango tries a body shot but Thundercunt blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thundercunt.
Thundercunt presses Shango against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shango lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thundercunt backwards.
Thundercunt lands a shoulder strike.
Thundercunt misses with some punches.
Shango struggles to land a body shot inside as Thundercunt controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Shango fails to land.
Shango misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shango swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thundercunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thundercunt can't find room to land a body shot as Shango controls the action.
Thundercunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Shango.
Thundercunt misses with the head strike.
Thundercunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thundercunt lands with a right to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thundercunt can't find room to land a body shot as Shango controls the action.
Thundercunt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shango swings wildly with an uppercut but Thundercunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shango misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shango blocks a body shot from Thundercunt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short body shot lands from Thundercunt as the two fighters clinch.
Shango tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thundercunt's elbow.
Thundercunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thundercunt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shango misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shango has a couple of punches blocked by Thundercunt.
Shango prevents a body shot from Thundercunt.
Shango misses with the head strike.
A short right from Thundercunt.
Shango lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Thundercunt.
Shango looks winded!
Thundercunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Shango uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shango tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Papa Shango will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Papa Shango'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.
Jab from Thundercunt.
Thundercunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shango.
Thundercunt misses with an uppercut. Shango saw that one coming.
Shango swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shango.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thundercunt.
Shango prevents a body shot from Thundercunt.
Thundercunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shango misses with some punches.
Thundercunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thundercunt misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thundercunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shango gets through Thundercunt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thundercunt lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shango is trying to stall.
Shango throws a punch but it's blocked by Thundercunt.
Thundercunt wants to break free but Shango has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shango swings wildly with an uppercut but Thundercunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shango swings wildly with an uppercut but Thundercunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thundercunt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shango.
Shango misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thundercunt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thundercunt.
A head punch on the inside from Shango fails to land.
Shango lands a right hand.
Shango swings wildly with an uppercut but Thundercunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shango lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shango makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shango misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thundercunt blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thundercunt.
Thundercunt can't find room to land a body shot as Shango controls the action.
Shango swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shango's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thundercunt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thundercunt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thundercunt cracks Shango with a nice body shot.
Shango is breathing heavily.
Thundercunt misses with a body punch.
Shango fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shango struggles to land a body shot inside as Thundercunt controls his hands.
Shango misses with a body punch.
Thundercunt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thundercunt.
Thundercunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Thundercunt.
A shot in the inside from Shango.
Thundercunt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shangos head.
Shango misses with a body punch.
Thundercunt tries to work over Shango's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shango prevents a body shot from Thundercunt.
Thundercunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thundercunt tries to break the clinch but Shango is controlling the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thundercunt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shango swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shango throws a head punch that misses.
Thundercunt lands a body shot.
Shango lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shango keeps control of Thundercunt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thundercunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shango misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shango has a couple of punches blocked by Thundercunt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thundercunt.
Shango tries to work over Thundercunt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Shango fails to land.
Thundercunt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thundercunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thundercunt is trying to push Shango away but Shango has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Thundercunt blocking some punches.
Shango can't find room to land a body shot as Thundercunt controls the action.
Shango working aggressively here.
Thundercunt misses with a punch on the inside.
Thundercunt tries to work over Shango's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thundercunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shango throws a head punch that misses.
Thundercunt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shango backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Shango.
Shango misses with the head strike.
Thundercunt lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in the clinch, Thundercunt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shango tries a body shot but Thundercunt blocks it.
Shango fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shango swings wildly with an uppercut but Thundercunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thundercunt lands a hook that snaps the head of Shango backwards.
Shango tries a body shot but Thundercunt blocks it.
Thundercunt blocking some punches.
Shango tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Thundercunt - that landed with a thud.
Thundercunt misses with a punch to the body.
Shango tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shango misses with a punch on the inside.
Shango doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
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 Theodore Thundercunt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Papa Shango's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Thundercunt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thundercunt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Thundercunt with a nice cross.
Thundercunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shango manages to avoid it.
Thundercunt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shango moves into range and clinches up with Thundercunt.
Shango goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thundercunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thundercunt can't find room to land a body shot as Shango controls the action.
Shango blocks a body shot from Thundercunt.
Shango throws a punch but it's blocked by Thundercunt.
Shango misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thundercunt working aggressively here.
Thundercunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shango's elbow.
Thundercunt lands a hook that snaps the head of Shango backwards.
Thundercunt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shangos head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thundercunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thundercunt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Thundercunt lands a right hand.
That has opened up Papa Shango's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thundercunt works on Shango's body with a couple of short punches.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Thundercunt here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Shango takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shango blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shango working aggressively here.
Thundercunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thundercunt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shango blocks a body shot from Thundercunt.
Shango blocks a body shot from Thundercunt.
Shango misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shango lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thundercunt blocking some punches.
Shango misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Thundercunt.
Shango throws a punch but it's blocked by Thundercunt.
Thundercunt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thundercunt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thundercunt misses with some punches.
Shango blocks a body shot from Thundercunt.
Thundercunt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Shango fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shango fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thundercunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Thundercunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shango throws a head punch that misses.
Theodore Thundercunt has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thundercunt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shango backwards.
Thundercunt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The cut above Papa Shango's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Thundercunt can't find room to land a body shot as Shango controls the action.
Thundercunt lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Thundercunt as the two fighters clinch.
Thundercunt can't find room to land a body shot as Shango controls the action.
Good body shot from Thundercunt.
Thundercunt lands an uppercut.
Thundercunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thundercunt wants to break free but Shango has control.
Thundercunt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thundercunt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shango has Thundercunt pressed against the cage, preventing Thundercunt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thundercunt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shango is rocked!
Papa Shango's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thundercunt.
Shango is still on wobbly legs! Can Thundercunt finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thundercunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shango seems to have recovered his senses.
Thundercunt is trying to break free.
Thundercunt blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from Thundercunt as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shango.
Thundercunt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Thundercunt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thundercunt scores with a shoulder strike.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Papa Shango's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Theodore Thundercunt!
Theodore Thundercunt retains his heavyweight title!
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