The Island Season 5, 145 lbs, Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Heaney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hop Sing Jung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jung has chosen Jiu Jitsu as his entrance music. Kyle Heaney has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Heaney
vs
Sing Jung

180 cm
20
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

150 cm
27
155 lbs
13 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Self confident

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Sully's Bar & Grill
Leviathan Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kyle Heaney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hop Sing Jung!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Dirk Anderson and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jung swats away the attempt to clinch by Heaney.
Jung slaps away a takedown attempt from Heaney, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And Jung tries to counter it with a takedown but Heaney pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Heaney tries to clinch but Jung moves away

and Jung counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Well, if Jung is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Jung moves into full mount! Heaney won't be happy about that!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung controlling from the full mount.

Jung is working for a guillotine from mount but Heaney frees his head quite easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jung seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Heaney is holding on tight.
Jung content just to control the position here.

Jung looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

Jung throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Heaney has his hands clasped together but Jung breaks the hold and Heaney is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Jung!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hop Sing Jung!
After winning the bout, Hop Sing Jung thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gulun Shulun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexei Lopatin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lopatin has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Shulun
vs
Lopatin

188 cm
26
155 lbs
7 - 6 - 1

180 cm
25
155 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power

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 7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Gulun Shulun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alexei Lopatin!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, David Hoff and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopatin is looking to clinch.
Shulun ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lopatin tries to clinch but Shulun moves away
and Shulun counters with a nice body shot.
Shulun ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lopatin darts in looking for a takedown but Shulun gets double underhooks and turns Lopatin into the cage.
Lopatin looks winded!
Shulun looks to score with a jab to the body but Lopatin is just out of range.

Shulun drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Shulun cracks Lopatin with a big elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shulun advances nicely into full mount.
Lopatin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shulun. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shulun unloading with bombs!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shulun with a couple of short strikes.
Shulun takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
A nice elbow there by Shulun.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee warns Lopatin that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

Lopatin is rocked!
Shulun loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Lopatin scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Shulun land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Shulun stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gulun Shulun!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Callum Welsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samwell Tarly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Welsh
vs
Tarly

198 cm
22
155 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

169 cm
25
151 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

Good wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Heavy handed

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Callum Welsh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Samwell Tarly!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Michael Johnstone and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Welsh throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Welsh has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.

Welsh gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Welsh dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tarly looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Welsh pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tarly blocks the elbow strike.
Welsh throws an elbow but it misses.
Tarly lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Tarly.
Tarly lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tarly lands a hook that snaps the head of Welsh backwards.
Tarly lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Welsh is rocked!
Tarly throws a big uppercut that drops Welsh! More strikes from Tarly and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Welsh lies dazed against the cage as Tarly celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samwell Tarly!

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C
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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kieta Vivian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Doge (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?

Vivian
vs
Doge

180 cm
26
155 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

170 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kieta Vivian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bob Doge!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Sandra Marshall and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vivian dives in for a single leg takedown but Doge sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Vivian looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Vivian slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Doge is looking for a sweep.

Vivian is working to tighten his grip on Doge's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Doge has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Vivian is really squeezing tight and eventually Doge passes out! Vivian breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kieta Vivian!
Kieta Vivian decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kingsley Babajide (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!

Torres
vs
Babajide

170 cm
19
153 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

169 cm
27
157 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Sully's Bar & Grill

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jesus Torres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kingsley Babajide!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Dirk Anderson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Babajide is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Torres.

It looks like Kingsley Babajide has been cut.

Babajide darts in and clinches Torres up against the cage.
Babajide cracks Torres with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Babajide - that landed with a thud.
A short left from Babajide.
Babajide throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Torress head.

Babajide is trying to trip Torres. He has hold of a leg but Torres is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Babajide persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Torres is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Babajide dives into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Babajide is working to tighten his grip on Torres's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Torres has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Babajide is really squeezing tight and eventually Torres passes out! Babajide breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kingsley Babajide!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tusing Pocc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Krupok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Pocc
vs
Krupok

165 cm
25
150 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

180 cm
20
150 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tusing Pocc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Patrick Krupok!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, David Hoff and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krupok wants to clinch.
Pocc goes for a double leg but Krupok avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Krupok continues to drive forward.
Pocc swats away the attempt to clinch by Krupok.
Krupok lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Krupok lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pocc is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Krupok.
Krupok tries to close the distance and clinch but Pocc swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pocc with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Krupok to score with a decent uppercut.
Krupok tries to bum rush Pocc with a series of wild strikes but Pocc uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pocc gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Krupok counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krupok misses with a series of wild punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pocc shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pocc slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Pocc has an Americana. Krupok didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Pocc is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Pocc hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Tusing Pocc!
Tusing Pocc 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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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marlon Jogos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jyoti MacArthur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jogos is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. 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.

Jogos
vs
MacArthur

171 cm
26
155 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

178 cm
27
155 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marlon Jogos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jyoti MacArthur!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Daniel Franklin and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts MacArthur, as that shot connected.
Jogos is breathing heavily.
Jogos gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! MacArthur gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jyoti MacArthur!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pyry Kontio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lukas Zmrd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Kontio
vs
Zmrd

174 cm
27
159 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

180 cm
19
150 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Leviathan Clothing

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 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pyry Kontio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lukas Zmrd!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kontio has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zmrd.

Kontio scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nice strikes from Kontio there.
Kontio is nestled in close to Zmrd, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kontio controlling the action here.

Zmrd looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zmrd has hold of Kontio's hands but Kontio slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kontio lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Kontio is trying for a kimura here. Zmrd looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Kontio wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pyry Kontio!
Pyry Kontio thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Boris Em (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arjan Kush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Em has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. The key to victory for Boris Em has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Em
vs
Kush

175 cm
18
155 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

156 cm
26
145 lbs
11 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Powerful

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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Boris Em!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Arjan Kush!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Peter Branson and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kush closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kush lands in his opponent's guard.
Em is breathing heavily.
Kush with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kush content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kush chips away with some ground and pound.
Kush pushes down on Em's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kush takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Kush is working for a kimura but Em is defending it quite comfortably.
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. Kush connects with a nice short shot to Em's temple.
Kush looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
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. Kush connects with a nice short shot to Em's temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kush controlling the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kush is trying to control the action in half guard but Em is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kush lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kush looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Em is rocked!
Kush is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Em!
Oh Em is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Em is in a horrible position here. Kush smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

Kush is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Em is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Em flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Kush anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Em and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Kush slips an arm under Em chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Kush has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Kush is squeezing on Em like an anaconda would it's prey. Em fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Arjan Kush!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Paolo Jean Siena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Climaxia (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.

Jean Siena
vs
Climaxia

167 cm
25
145 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

175 cm
26
155 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Paolo Jean Siena!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Roberto Climaxia!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Bart Greer and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Climaxia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jean Siena moves away.
Jean Siena moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jean Siena misses with a takedown attempt - Climaxia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jean Siena swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Climaxia thuds his right hand into Jean Siena's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Climaxia misses the shot to the body.
Climaxia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jean Siena.
Jean Siena definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Climaxia looks to score with a jab to the body but Jean Siena is just out of range.
Jean Siena moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jean Siena fails with the takedown.
Jean Siena shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Climaxia as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paolo Jean Siena. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jean Siena shoots for a takedown but Climaxia saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Climaxia takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jean Siena shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Climaxia but Climaxia pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Climaxia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Climaxia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jean Siena misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Climaxia.
Climaxia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jean Siena has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Climaxia.
Jean Siena tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Climaxia swivels and escapes.
Jean Siena scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Climaxia moves out of range of the strikes.
Climaxia feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jean Siena's calf.
Climaxia missing with a left hand there. Jean Siena was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jean Siena looks to land a right hand but Climaxia moved out of range.
Climaxia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A big right from Climaxia misses.
Jean Siena connects with the punch.
Jean Siena shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Climaxia defends it nicely.
Climaxia lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Climaxia lands a head kick. Jean Siena smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jean Siena loads up on a big right hand but Climaxia slips the punch.
Climaxia stuffs the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jean Siena is defended easily by Climaxia.
Climaxia wants to clinch.
Jab by Jean Siena.
Jean Siena throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Climaxia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jean Siena ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jean Siena misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Climaxia stuns Jean Siena with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Climaxia thuds his shin into the meat of Jean Siena's side.
Climaxia displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jean Siena.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Climaxia! But no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Climaxia forces Jean Siena back against the cage and clinches.
Climaxia with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jean Siena working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jean Siena.
Jean Siena jumps guard but Climaxia stands there with Jean Siena around his waist. Jean Siena gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Climaxia misses with an elbow strike.
Jean Siena working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jean Siena lands with a short shot to the head.
Climaxia lands an elbow inside that Jean Siena shrugs off.
Climaxia blocking some punches.
Climaxia misses with an elbow over the top.
Jean Siena working aggressively here.
Jean Siena throws a punch but it's blocked by Climaxia.
Climaxia throws an elbow that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jean Siena.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jean Siena swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jean Siena avoiding damage as Climaxia throws knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Climaxia.

Jean Siena gets control of Climaxia's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jean Siena will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Climaxia wants to stand but Jean Siena is controlling his posture from full guard.

Jean Siena looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Climaxia passes into side control.
Climaxia wants to stand but Jean Siena has his arm trapped.
Jean Siena is looking to regain half guard here but Climaxia keeps moving and retains side control.
Jean Siena sneaks back into half guard.
Climaxia tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

Jean Siena actively working from the bottom here.

Jean Siena is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Climaxia is tapping! Great win for Jean Siena!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Paolo Jean Siena!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Li Jiaxing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jiaxing
vs
Hill

174 cm
19
152 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

165 cm
25
145 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Li Jiaxing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rocky Hill!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Sandra Marshall and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hill throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Jiaxing counters with a shoot takedown. Hill fights it but they end up in guard.
Jiaxing looking to pass the guard.
Hill is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jiaxing trying to control but Hill is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jiaxing chips away with some ground and pound.
Jiaxing knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hill on the ground.
Hill wants to get back to his feet but Jiaxing is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Hill pushes a forearm under Jiaxing's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Jiaxing is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rocky Hill!
Rocky Hill decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Royce Disgracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Meowss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Disgracie comes to the cage accompanied by I kill cause im hungry. Royce Disgracie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Disgracie
vs
Meowss

163 cm
26
135 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

175 cm
21
146 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Royce Disgracie!
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, Jon Meowss!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Santiago Holmes and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meowss throws a left and a right that both miss
and Disgracie counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Meowss. Those never looked like landing.
Disgracie dips to his left and cracks Meowss with an uppercut!
Meowss throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Disgracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Disgracie.
Disgracie scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, jab by Disgracie - just one landing.

Meowss instigates a clinch.
Disgracie blocks an uppercut.
Meowss's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from Disgracie.
Disgracie blocks an elbow strike.
Disgracie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Meowsss head.
Disgracie lands a right hand that snaps the head of Meowss backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Disgracie.
Meowss trying to land knees to the body.
Disgracie is working Meowss over against the cage.
Disgracie lands a left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Disgracie lands an uppercut.
Disgracie lands a right hand.

Meowss is rocked!
Disgracie lands with a right to the head.
Meowss is still on wobbly legs! Can Disgracie finish him?
Meowss jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Disgracie walks away with a smile on his face. Meowss gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Meowss. Disgracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Meowss seems to have recovered his senses.
Meowss takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Meowss throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Disgracie counters with a crisp right hand that drops Meowss! Disgracie lets Meowss back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meowss tries to clinch but Disgracie is having none of it.

Disgracie cracks Meowss with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Meowss looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Disgracie finish him?
Meowss gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Disgracie gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Meowss is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Royce Disgracie!
Our winner, Royce Disgracie, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ira Funesta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Allahu Akbar (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.

Funesta
vs
Akbar

175 cm
25
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
19
148 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ira Funesta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Allahu Akbar!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Daniel Franklin and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Funesta walks into a jab.
Akbar throws a combination. Funesta tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Akbar scores with a body shot.
Akbar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Funesta tries to clinch up but Akbar circles away and keeps his distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Funesta or perhaps it was just good defense by Akbar, which made it look bad.
Funesta tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Akbar swivels and escapes.
Akbar throws a series of punches but Funesta avoids them all with ease.

Funesta shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Akbar's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Funesta stands and steps away. Akbar gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Akbar uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Funesta fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ira Funesta. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Akbar jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A cross from Akbar lands.
Akbar works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Akbar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Funesta doesn't seem bothered though.
Funesta fails with a takedown attempt.
Funesta doesn't manage to clinch there - Akbar circles away.
Akbar with the counter takedown but Funesta avoids it easily.
Akbar scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Akbar misses with the combination.
Funesta misses with a takedown attempt - Akbar sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Akbar lands a left and a right that send Funesta crashing to the mat, dazed. Akbar thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Funesta is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Akbar finds it's way through Funesta's defenses.
Oh Funesta is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Funesta looks to score with a jab to the body but Akbar is just out of range.

Akbar lands a left and a right that send Funesta crashing to the mat, dazed. Akbar thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Akbar knocks Funesta out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Allahu Akbar!
Allahu Akbar made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Praise Allah! '.

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mark Corden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rock Mountain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Corden comes to the cage accompanied by Osmani Garcia - El Taxi . Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Corden
vs
Mountain

162 cm
27
145 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

180 cm
26
147 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mark Corden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rock Mountain!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Michael Johnstone and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mountain has managed to clinch.
Corden misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Corden fails to land.
Mountain slowing the pace effectively.
The referee calls for Corden to work.
Mountain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mountain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Corden controlling the action here for a moment.
Mountain working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mountain working aggressively here.
Mountain lands a body shot.
Mountain is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Corden's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Corden swats away the attempt to clinch by Mountain.
Corden swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Corden misses the target.
Mountain fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mountain takes one to the side of the head.
Mountain misses with a takedown attempt
and Corden counters with a series of strikes. Mountain will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mountain tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Corden counters with a nice uppercut.

Mountain drives through and clinches with Corden against the cage.

Corden breaks the clinch.
Mountain showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Corden.
Corden scores with a body shot.
Mountain doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corden listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mark Corden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Corden loads up on a big right hand but Mountain slips the punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Corden forces Mountain back against the cage and clinches.
Corden'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.

Corden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mountain shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Corden pinned against the cage. Corden gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A quick step to the side and Corden tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mark Corden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rock Mountain.
Mountain moves in looking to clinch but Corden pushes him off.
Corden misses with a body shot.
Mountain is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mountain is looking to clinch.
Mountain wants to clinch but Corden slips to the side
and Corden counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mountain darts in looking for a takedown but Corden gets double underhooks and turns Mountain into the cage.
Corden throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mountain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Corden slaps away a takedown attempt from Mountain, before circling back to the center of the mat.
An attempted straight right counter from Corden misses the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corden looks to score with a jab to the body but Mountain is just out of range.
Mountain throws a fast counter high kick but Corden manages to duck under it in time.

Mountain tries to keep at a distance but Corden has taken the fight into the clinch.
Corden lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Corden lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Corden's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Corden throws an off balance right hand
and Mountain counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Corden shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mountain eats them both and turns towards Corden to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

Mountain is rocked!
Mountain is holding his hands too far apart here. Corden throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Mountain is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mark Corden!
A very excited looking Mark Corden 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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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Timo Skottilaine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miesha Tate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Skottilaine
vs
Tate

185 cm
19
155 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

166 cm
26
140 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

Leviathan Clothing

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Timo Skottilaine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Miesha Tate!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Dirk Anderson and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Tate has hold of one of Skottilaine's legs. Skottilaine is fighting the takedown attempt but Tate gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Skottilaine can't keep his opponent in guard - Tate advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Skottilaine is looking for a sweep. Tate is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Tate is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Skottilaine is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Miesha Tate!
A relieved looking Miesha Tate thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Timo Skottilaine stepped up to the mic, saying 'Vittusaatanaperkele!'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Vermeer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lotus Pod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Vermeer
vs
Pod

175 cm
27
151 lbs
10 - 2 - 1

174 cm
27
160 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Sully's Bar & Grill

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 10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Alexander Vermeer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lotus Pod!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Michael Johnstone and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vermeer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pod avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pod steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Vermeer.
Vermeer looks to score with a jab to the body but Pod is just out of range.
Vermeer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vermeer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vermeer lands a slapping body shot.
Vermeer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pod jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pod on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vermeer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pod sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pod moves in looking to clinch but Vermeer pushes him off.
An attempted straight right counter from Vermeer misses the target.
Vermeer swats away the attempt to clinch by Pod.
Pod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vermeer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Vermeer misses.
Pod wants to counter with a clinch but Vermeer pushes him away.
Alexander Vermeer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vermeer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vermeer lands the left hand.
Pod moves in looking to clinch but Vermeer pushes him off.
Vermeer throwing a counter right hand but Pod manages to avoid it.
Pod fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vermeer connects with a right hand. Pod shakes it off.

It looks like Lotus Pod has been cut.
Vermeer throws a body shot but no joy.
Pod is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Vermeer stuns Pod with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A cross from Vermeer lands.
Pod takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vermeer works Pod's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pod tries to clinch but Vermeer is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pod takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

Vermeer drops Pod with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Pod looks back up at him and smiles so Vermeer waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Pod is rocked!
Vermeer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pod is still on wobbly legs! Can Vermeer finish him?
Vermeer drops Pod with a straight right hand, right on the button! Vermeer follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Vermeer!
Alexander Vermeer decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.