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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between George Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexei Lopatin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). George Murray has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, George Murray!
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, Alexei Lopatin!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Murray as Lopatin shoots in.
Murray's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Murray duly obliges.
Murray misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lopatin tries to clinch up
and Murray counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alexei Lopatin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lopatin.
Lopatin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Murray counters with a nice uppercut.
Lopatin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Murray tries to avoid it but Lopatin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Murray to the ground. Murray escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
George Murray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexei Lopatin.
Sloppy strikes from Murray. Those never looked like landing.
Murray looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lopatin is fending him off so far but Murray persists. Nope, Lopatin circles away and we're back to standing.
Lopatin seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Murray shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Lopatin is backing up but Murray catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Lopatin covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Murray Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Murray!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Herring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Qi Yinlong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jordan Herring!
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, Qi Yinlong!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Winston Alpacca and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Herring.
Herring connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Yinlong's hands.
Yinlong wants to clinch up but Herring keeps it at a distance.
Herring half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Herring throws out a leg kick but Yinlong moves out of range and Herring only half commits.
Yinlong moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Yinlong takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Yinlong doesn't manage to clinch there - Herring circles away.
It looked like Herring wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Herring throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Qi Yinlong has been cut.
Yinlong shoots for a double leg takedown but Herring sprawls well. He's pushed Yinlong's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Herring catches Yinlong with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yinlong scores with a leg kick.
Herring scores with a kick to the midsection.
Herring is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Yinlong has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Herring throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Herring steps in with a hook that catches Yinlong right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Herring follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Yinlong looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jordan Herring!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rala Mord (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johmarcus Webb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johmarcus Webb told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rala Mord!
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, Johmarcus Webb!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Michael Johnstone and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mord feints and as Webb raises his hands in defense, Mord changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mord in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Webb is looking for a triangle but Mord pushes his legs off easily.
Mord has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Webb to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Mord is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Webb pulls down on the head and he's put Mord to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Johmarcus Webb!
Johmarcus Webb spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tobious Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Wikkers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tobious Khan!
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, John Wikkers!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Peter Branson and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan with a hook.
Khan lands a left and a right that send Wikkers crashing to the mat, dazed. Khan thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like John Wikkers has been cut.
Khan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wikkers changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Khan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Khan catches Wikkers with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khan cracks Wikkers with an open hand slap.
Khan with a jab.
Khan swings for the body but Wikkers moves out of range.
Wikkers with the counter takedown but Khan avoids it easily.
Khan cracks Wikkers with a good jab.
Khan lands with a good body shot.
Wikkers shoots in but Khan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wikkers on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Khan scores with a nice right hand.
Khan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wikkers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Khan throws a big shot that misses.
Wikkers fails with the takedown
and Khan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wikkers decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Khan has one foot on Wikkers's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wikkers's hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Khan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Khan.
Wikkers's coach down at Highland CT & Spar was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Wikkers's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Wikkers goes for a double leg but Khan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Khan continues to drive forward.
Tobious Khan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Wikkers.
Khan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Khan throws a right hand that Wikkers ducks under and follows up with a left that Wikkers also avoids with ease.
Khan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wikkers in his tracks.
Tobious Khan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Khan jabs Wikkers to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Khan looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wikkers takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wikkers looks winded!
Khan drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Wikkers right on the button. Wikkers goes down! Khan follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Khan gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tobious Khan!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Prze Huj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocco Antonio Siffredi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Siffredi is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Kill them all. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Prze Huj!
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, Rocco Antonio Siffredi!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Winston Alpacca and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huj shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Siffredi pinned against the cage. Siffredi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Siffredi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Huj fails with the takedown
enabling Siffredi to counter with a crisp jab.
Siffredi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Siffredi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Prze Huj has been cut.
Huj fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Prze Huj. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Huj goes for a double leg but Siffredi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Siffredi continues to drive forward.
Siffredi cracks Huj with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Huj has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Siffredi finds it's way round the side to connect with Huj's head.
Siffredi cracks Huj with a right hand to the side of the head.
Huj is rocked!
Huj misses with a takedown attempt
and Siffredi counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rocco Antonio Siffredi!
A very excited looking Rocco Antonio Siffredi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Galvin Tse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Legend Wait For It (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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, Galvin Tse!
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, Legend Wait For It!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wait For It throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tse counters with a right hand to the body.
No joy there for Wait For It, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tse is looking to counter punch.
Tse throws a one two combo.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tse, as that shot connected.
Tse catches Wait For It with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wait For It misses with the combination.
Tse slips a jab and a cross from Wait For It.
Wait For It shoots for a takedown but Tse saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wait For It misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tse throws a jab but it's blocked by Wait For It.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tse waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wait For It.
Wait For It is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tse with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wait For It looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wait For It throws a series of punches but Tse avoids them all with ease.
An attempted straight right counter from Tse misses the target.
Wait For It tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tse was well out of range. Poor timing from Wait For It.
Wait For It takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
It looks like Legend Wait For It has been cut.
Tse scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tse works Wait For It's body with a nice hook.
Tse fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wait For It is rocked!
Wait For It backs away from a small jab... but Tse lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Wait For It crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Tse with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Galvin Tse!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Walton Kunz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Potato The Dog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kunz comes to the cage accompanied by Dutchland Heil. Potato The Dog has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Walton Kunz!
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, Potato The Dog!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Michael Johnstone and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Dog misses with a looping left.
Kunz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Dog.
The Dog misses with a double jab
and The Dog takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Dog uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kunz.
The Dog is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The Dog misses with the combination.
The Dog throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kunz.
It looked like Kunz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The Dog lands with a cross.
Kunz shoots for a double leg takedown but The Dog sprawls well. He's pushed Kunz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The Dog misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Dog ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kunz moves away.
The Dog throws a looping overhand right but Kunz ducks down to avoid it.
The Dog ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kunz moves away.
The Dog lands an overhand right.
The Dog looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The Dog misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kunz avoids a punch combination nicely.
A cross from Kunz lands.
The Dog misses with a hook.
The Dog swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Dog throws a series of punches but Kunz avoids them all with ease.
Kunz is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from The Dog.
The Dog lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by The Dog.
The Dog looks winded!
The Dog takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The Dog dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Dog is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kunz rather than just go for the knockout.
The Dog slaps away a takedown attempt from Kunz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kunz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kunz feinted with a counter takedown.
The Dog swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kunz tries to counter by moving into the clinch but The Dog manages to circle out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Dog throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The Dog throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Kunz to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
The Dog ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kunz moves away.
Potato The Dog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Dog throws out a loose jab but Kunz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kunz lands a body shot.
The Dog throws a jab when Kunz was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from The Dog misses the target.
Kunz pushes The Dog up against the cage in a clinch.
The Dog scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kunz misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Dog tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Dog can't find room to land a body shot as Kunz controls the action.
The Dog goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kunz decides to pull guard.
Kunz has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kunz is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but The Dog frees his head nicely. Oh but Kunz has switched to an armbar! The Dog is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Walton Kunz!
An out of breath and clearly excited Walton Kunz thanked Clearance sale for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chance Bennett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Machan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richard Machan has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Chance Bennett's 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chance Bennett!
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, Richard Machan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Winston Alpacca and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bennett goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Machan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bennett as he jumps to the side.
Machan takes one on the button.
Bennett tests Machan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bennett seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bennett shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Machan eats them both and turns towards Bennett to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bennett lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Richard Machan has been cut.
Bennett throws a head kick that misses
and Machan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bennett's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Machan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bennett's head.
Machan landing with the ground and pound.
Bennett keeping moving, preventing Machan from controlling successfully.
Machan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Machan postures up in Bennett's guard and throws a big left but Bennett blocks it.
Machan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Let's hope that Machan has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Machan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Machan looking to sit in guard and control but Bennett gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Machan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Machan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bennett's head.
Machan wants to work for an arm triangle but Bennett is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Machan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Machan is looking for a kimura here.
Machan is nestled in close to Bennett, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machan not doing much here.
Bennett keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Machan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bennett sees it coming and defends easily.
Machan wants to control but Bennett is keeping him busy.
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.
Machan slips a nice elbow through Bennett's hands, connecting with Bennett's forehead.
Bennett is defending against the submission attempts here by Machan.
Machan is looking for a kimura here.
Bennett avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Machan.
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 Chance Bennett will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Richard Machan'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.
Bennett sizes up Machan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bennett throws a sloppy head kick
and Machan counters with a single leg into guard. Bennett didn't expect that.
Machan stands up over Bennett, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Machan advances to half guard.
Bennett is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Machan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bennett is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Machan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bennett is rocked!
Machan is nestled in close to Bennett, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Oh Bennett is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Machan is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Bennett is hurt! He's hurt bad - Machan fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Bennett from any more punishment! Congratulations to Machan! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Machan!
Richard Machan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Herminio Herculano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gulun Shulun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Herminio Herculano could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gulun Shulun's chin.
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4 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Herminio Herculano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gulun Shulun!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Winston Alpacca and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shulun throws a sloppy body shot
and Herculano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shulun swings away with a body shot that misses
and Herculano counters with a straight right hand.
Shulun throws a body shot but no joy.
Herculano is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Shulun.
Shulun misses with a double jab
and Herculano counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Herculano digs a right hand underneath Shulun's ribcage. Shulun let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herculano lands a body punch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Herculano - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Shulun is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The referee calls for Herculano to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herculano dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Herculano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Herculano manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Herculano slowing the pace effectively.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Herminio Herculano.
Herculano defending well as Shulun loads up on a big left hand.
Herculano tries to counter by clinching up but Shulun breaks away and moves out of range.
Herculano slips a jab and a cross from Shulun.
Herminio Herculano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shulun misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Herculano.
Herculano slips a jab from Shulun.
Herculano is looking to counter the offense by Shulun and move into the clinch.
Shulun throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shulun. Herculano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Herculano is looking to counter the offense by Shulun and move into the clinch.
Herculano takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shulun misses with a lunging right hand
and Herculano counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Herculano.
Herculano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Herculano.
Herculano digs a right hand into Shulun's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shulun's gas tank.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Herculano takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A left hand lands to the body for Herculano.
Herculano manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Shulun letting Herculano take a breather here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Herculano.
Herculano just leaning against Shulun, taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Herminio Herculano.
Shulun throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Herculano seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shulun throws a lazy uppercut
and Herculano counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shulun throws a sloppy body shot
and Herculano counters with a stiff right hand.
Shulun shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Herculano defends it nicely.
No joy there for Shulun, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Herculano is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Shulun.
Herculano definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Herculano stuffs the takedown.
Herculano is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Shulun.
Shulun misses with a body shot
and Shulun takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herminio Herculano dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Shulun throws a sloppy body shot
and Herculano counters by moving into the clinch.
Herculano leaning against his opponent.
Herculano pushes Shulun back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Herculano stalling in the clinch.
Herculano stalling.
Herculano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shuluns head.
Herculano's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Herculano lands a shoulder strike.
Shulun is rocked!
Herculano stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herculano lands a body punch.
Herculano lands a hook that snaps the head of Shulun backwards.
Shulun is still on wobbly legs! Can Herculano finish him?
Herculano pushes Shulun against the cage. Herculano is working some dirty boxing. Herculano pushes off with a quick right hook! Shulun goes down! Shulun tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Herculano moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herminio Herculano!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Herminio Herculano made sure he mentioned Sully's Bar & Grill, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kingsley Babajide (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Diamond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kingsley Babajide!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of The Island, King Diamond!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Winston Alpacca and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Babajide fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A low kick from Diamond is predictable there
and Babajide counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Babajide working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diamond blocks a body shot from Babajide.
Babajide is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Babajide misses with some punches.
Diamond tries to throw a body punch but Babajide avoids it by throwing Diamond back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diamond.
Diamond lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Babajide misses with the head strike.
Babajide tries to work over Diamond's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babajide throws a head punch that misses.
Diamond is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Babajide is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Diamond is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kingsley Babajide. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Diamond takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Diamond continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Babajide wants a takedown.
Babajide fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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.
Babajide misses with a punch to the body.
Babajide tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Babajide tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Babajide misses with a punch on the inside.
Babajide has hold of one of Diamond's legs. Diamond is fighting the takedown attempt but Babajide gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Babajide is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Babajide tries to free his leg and advance position but Diamond is retaining full guard.
Babajide stays in close to Diamond's body and controls the position.
Babajide tries to free his leg and advance position but Diamond is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babajide avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Babajide pushing down on Diamond's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Babajide is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Babajide is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Babajide works his way into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diamond is trying to get back to his feet.
Babajide tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Babajide has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Diamond has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Diamond is trying to improve his position.
Diamond really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Babajide. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Babajide just content to control the position.
Babajide looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diamond stops Babajide from passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kingsley Babajide dominated that round.
That's time! Babajide's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A big right from Babajide misses.
Diamond moves into the clinch successfully.
Diamond blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Babajide is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Diamond is defending well.
Diamond blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Babajide looking to slow down the pace here.
Diamond looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babajide lands a right hand.
Babajide lands a right hand.
A short right from Babajide.
The referee calls for Diamond to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diamond prevents a body shot from Babajide.
Babajide tries to work over Diamond's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diamond prevents the takedown attempt.
Babajide wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kingsley Babajide. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Babajide misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kingsley Babajide has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Diamond wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Babajide has him pressed against the cage.
Diamond gets underhooks to prevent Babajide's takedown attempt.
Diamond blocks an uppercut.
Babajide tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Babajide working aggressively here.
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.
Babajide lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Diamond or not.
Babajide tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diamond prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diamond.
Diamond blocking some punches.
Diamond wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Diamond breaks the clinch.
Diamond shoots in and drives through. Babajide sprawls well.
As Diamond tries to get set, Babajide tries to push him back and clinch up but Diamond manages to avoid the attempt.
Diamond closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Babajide tries to bench press Diamond off him but Diamond keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diamond throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babajide tries to improve position but can't.
Babajide is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Babajide actively working from the bottom here.
Babajide is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Diamond's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Diamond's back!
Babajide is looking to control Diamond but Diamond is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Diamond tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Babajide swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Diamond is now in Babajide's guard. A big mistake from Babajide there, giving up the dominant position!
Babajide is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babajide slows the pace down in half guard.
Babajide is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diamond can do to turn this around?
Babajide trying to control the action but Diamond is working from the bottom.
Babajide is looking for a kimura but Diamond is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Babajide to get the leverage.
Diamond wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Babajide is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diamond sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kingsley Babajide dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Diamond moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Diamond shoots in but no luck this time.
Babajide tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Diamond manages to circle out of the way.
Diamond misses with a two punch combination.
Babajide gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Babajide blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Babajide is working for takedown but Diamond is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babajide wants a takedown.
Babajide avoiding damage as Diamond throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babajide blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diamond blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Babajide wants to take the fight to the mat but Diamond manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kingsley Babajide. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Babajide tries for a takedown. No joy.
Babajide is working for takedown but Diamond is calmly controlling the position for now.
Babajide tries to work over Diamond's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diamond will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Babajide up against the cage.
Babajide misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diamond tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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.
Diamond wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Diamond's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Babajide goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Babajide drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Diamond gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Babajide lands with a short shot to the head.
Diamond tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Babajide's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diamond misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Babajide.
Babajide goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diamond misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Babajide.
Babajide lands a body punch.
Diamond taking a breather.
Babajide lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diamond backwards.
Babajide has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Diamond is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Babajide drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diamond being controlled against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babajide misses with the head strike.
Diamond leaning his opponent against the cage.
Diamond takes a shot to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Babajide stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Diamond blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kingsley Babajide clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Diamond has managed to clinch.
Babajide misses with the head strike.
Diamond working aggressively here.
Babajide is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Diamond gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Babajide struggles to land a body shot inside as Diamond controls his hands.
Diamond has Babajide pressed against the cage.
Babajide misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diamond pressing his opponent against the cage.
Babajide throws a punch but it's blocked by Diamond.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diamond lands a body shot.
Babajide lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Babajide tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Babajide is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Diamond working hard to break the clinch.
Babajide working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diamond is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Babajide misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diamond lands a hook that snaps the head of Babajide backwards.
Babajide has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Diamond is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kingsley Babajide. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diamond blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Babajide misses with a body punch.
Babajide swings wildly with an uppercut but Diamond uses good head movement to avoid it.
Babajide lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diamond working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diamond is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Babajide working aggressively here.
Babajide tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babajide misses with the head strike.
Babajide is working for takedown but Diamond is calmly controlling the position for now.
Babajide misses with a punch on the inside.
Babajide misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diamond tries to throw a body punch but Babajide avoids it by throwing Diamond back against the cage.
Babajide makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diamond breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Babajide throws a body punch but Diamond moves out of range.
Diamond keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diamond pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Babajide misses with a hook
enabling Diamond to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babajide fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Diamond pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Babajide back to the cage. Diamond follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Kingsley Babajide has been cut.
Babajide with a poor takedown
and Diamond counters with a right hand to the body.
Diamond fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Babajide is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
King Diamond is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Diamond.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diamond avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Babajide dodges the punch combination from Diamond.
Diamond misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Babajide.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Babajide misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Diamond rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Babajide moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Diamond dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Kingsley Babajide's cut.
That's time! Babajide's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Diamond closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Babajide goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diamond can't break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Babajide.
A right hook to the body lands for Babajide.
Babajide tries to work over Diamond's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diamond tries to circle away but Babajide has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babajide lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diamond is trying to break the clinch but Babajide is controlling him.
Diamond blocking some punches.
Babajide wants a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diamond is trying to push Babajide away but Babajide has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diamond.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diamond.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Babajide.
Babajide misses with a punch on the inside.
Babajide throws a head punch that misses.
Babajide drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Diamond gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Diamond gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Babajide.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kingsley Babajide. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Babajide slows down the pace here.
Babajide misses with a hook from the clinch.
Babajide can't get the takedown.
Babajide misses with a hook from the clinch.
Babajide misses with a hook from the clinch.
Babajide is looking to control Diamond's arms but Diamond gets an underhook and turns him. Now Babajide has his back to the cage.
King Diamond has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diamond lands a shoulder strike.
Babajide managing to block the knees to the body from Diamond.
Babajide tries to score a body lock takedown but Diamond shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Babajide misses with some punches.
Diamond misses with a punch to the body.
Babajide is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Diamond is defending well.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Babajide.
Diamond leaning his opponent against the cage.
Babajide misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diamond is trying to break the clinch but Babajide is controlling him.
A hook to the body from Diamond.
A nice right hand lands inside from Babajide.
A short right from Babajide on the inside.
Babajide doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Babajide dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Diamond lands a body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diamond misses with a hook to the ribs.
Babajide goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diamond is pressed up against the cage. Babajide has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Diamond down to the mat. Diamond avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kingsley Babajide showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Babajide 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 49:46
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 49:46
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kingsley Babajide!
Kingsley Babajide retains his lightweight title!
The defeated King Diamond had this to say: 'Thanks to all the fans, I'll be back!!'.
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