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The Island Season 5, 205 lbs, Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Lewin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Polite Efficient (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Polite Efficient has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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215 lbs
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220 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mark Lewin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Polite Efficient!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Sandra Marshall and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
It looks like Mark Lewin has been cut.
Efficient jabs Lewin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Efficient has taken the fight to the clinch.
Efficient lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Efficient.
Lewin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mark Lewin's cut is getting worse.
Lewin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Efficient lands with a left to the head.
Mark Lewin's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Efficient keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lewin's efforts to push away.
Lewin has been working on his balance at Cozad The Island, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Efficient.
Lewin trying to stall but Efficient improves his position.
Efficient scores with a hook to the body.
Efficient lands a damaging elbow.
Jeez, Mark Lewin's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mark Lewin's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Polite Efficient!
Polite Efficient bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martyn Ford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mzai Uno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martyn Ford could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mzai Uno's chin.
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218 lbs
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205 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Martyn Ford!
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, Mzai Uno!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Michael Johnstone and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ford dives in and scores a takedown into Uno's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ford wants to control from the top but Uno keeps moving.
Ford trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Uno manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Ford 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.
Ford working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Uno doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Ford is tightening it up a little... Uno has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Uno reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Uno taps out! Nice BJJ there by Ford!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Martyn Ford!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Taran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Hojackin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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206 lbs
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212 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alexander Taran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, David Hojackin!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hojackin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Taran under the eye.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hojackin enables Taran to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hojackin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hojackin is pulling down on Taran's head to control his posture.
Taran wants to stand but Hojackin is controlling his posture from full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hojackin is on top in guard.
Taran seems keen to control Hojackin's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taran can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hojackin controls the pace.
Hojackin is looking to work some ground and pound but Taran has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taran is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hojackin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Taran on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Taran tries to get out of the position.
Hojackin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hojackin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hojackin trying to control the position from guard on top but Taran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taran escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hojackin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hojackin throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Taran is pulling down on Hojackin's head to control his posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Taran avoids a kick to the body.
Taran misses with a hook.
Hojackin jabs Taran right on the nose. Taran blinks but takes it well.
Hojackin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taran has closed the distance and engaged Hojackin in a clinch.
Taran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Taran successfully pulls guard.
Hojackin content to stall in guard here.
Hojackin scoring with some ground and pound.
Taran is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hojackin is aware though and is defending well.
Hojackin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hojackin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Taran. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Taran wants to get back to his feet but Hojackin passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taran has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hojackin is working away from the top position though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
More stalling from Hojackin.
Taran wants to get back to his feet.
Taran is in trouble now - Hojackin has advanced to mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taran wants to control but Hojackin is having none of it.
Hojackin controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Hojackin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hojackin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Taran finds it's way round the side to connect with Hojackin's head.
Taran closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hojackin's guard.
Taran tries to stand but Hojackin is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taran slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hojackin struggling a bit here.
Hojackin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Taran's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hojackin has his hands clasped together around Taran's back. He's all about the action.
Taran is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hojackin tries to roll over but Taran keeps him under control.
Hojackin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Taran.
Hojackin tries to get to full guard but Taran has control of the leg.
Hojackin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hojackin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Taran is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hojackin pulls Taran in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taran wants to stand but Hojackin has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hojackin wants to sweep but no luck.
Alexander Taran overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Taran has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hojackin is proving hard to escape from.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Taran trying to control the position from guard on top but Hojackin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Taran darts in trying to clinch
and Hojackin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Taran tries to clinch but Hojackin moves away
and Hojackin counters with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hojackin misses with a body kick.
Alexander Taran is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice shot by Hojackin.
Hojackin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Taran looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice cross by Hojackin.
Taran misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Taran tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hojackin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Taran has Hojackin up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hojackin.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hojackin.
Hojackin lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taran takes a shot to the head.
Taran is rocked!
Hojackin works on Taran's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hojackin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hojackin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hojackin lands with a good body shot.
Hojackin scores with a body shot.
Hojackin clobbers Taran with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Oh Taran is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hojackin scores with a hook to the body. Taran takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Taran seems to have got his legs back now.
Hojackin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Taran.
Taran shoots in and drives through. Hojackin sprawls well.
We've been told by Taran's head coaches at Cozad The Island that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Taran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taran needs to keep his hands up - Hojackin had a free shot at his head there.
Taran on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hojackin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Taran ducks into an uppercut from Hojackin and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). David Hojackin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kaleva Vettenranta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Green (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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205 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kaleva Vettenranta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bob Green!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Santiago Holmes and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vettenranta looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Green!
Green is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vettenranta scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Green to see if he's OK.
It looks like Bob Green has been cut.
Vettenranta has control of an arm but Green manages to advance to Vettenranta's back!
Vettenranta manages to reverse the position and now he's in Green's guard. Nice work there by Vettenranta.
Vettenranta with a nice head shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vettenranta controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vettenranta stands up over Green, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vettenranta throws a big right hand that misses.
Green keeping full guard, as Vettenranta tries to pass.
Vettenranta is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Vettenranta stopping the sweep attempt from Green.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vettenranta wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving.
Vettenranta is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Vettenranta throwing strikes but missing.
Vettenranta controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Green preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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.
Vettenranta landing some decent shots from guard.
Vettenranta is working Green over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vettenranta passes Green's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Vettenranta lands with a punch from half guard.
That has opened up Bob Green's cut even more.
Green has hold of Vettenranta's hands but Vettenranta slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Green trying to control here.
Vettenranta seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Green is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kaleva Vettenranta!
Our winner, Kaleva Vettenranta, 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Jamal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uzziah Judah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Judah is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: We Ready. King Jamal has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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212 lbs
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212 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, King Jamal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Uzziah Judah!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, David Hoff and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Judah throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jamal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jamal shoots in and drives through. Judah sprawls well.
Jamal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jamal appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Judah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Judah moves into range and connects with a jab.
Judah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jamal was well out of range. Poor timing from Judah.
No luck for Jamal with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judah throws a lazy right hand but Jamal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Judah is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Judah throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jamal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jamal half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamal showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Judah.
Jamal tries to counter with a takedown but Judah is quick to defend against it.
Jamal is looking to clinch but Judah is avoiding it.
Judah looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Judah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jamal was well out of range. Poor timing from Judah.
Nice body punch from Judah.
Jamal shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Judah pinned against the cage. Judah gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for King Jamal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jamal gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
It looks like King Jamal has been cut.
Uzziah Judah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Judah cracks Jamal with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Jamal looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Judah finish him?
Jamal is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Judah drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Jamal's head, knocking him out cold! Judah is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Uzziah Judah!
A victorious Uzziah Judah thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kromog Island (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Skip Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gordon has chosen Long Hard Times to Come as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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215 lbs
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217 lbs
5 - 6 - 1 |
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kromog Island!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Skip Gordon!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, David Hoff and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gordon scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like Kromog Island has been cut.
Gordon wants to clinch.
Gordon slips under a jab from Island.
Gordon closes the distance and clinches.
Island blocking some punches.
Gordon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gordon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gordon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gordon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Island swings wildly with an uppercut but Gordon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Island lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon prevents a body shot from Island.
Island definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Island misses with a short punch on the inside.
Island blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gordon lands with a light punch inside.
Gordon misses with an elbow strike.
Island cracks Gordon with a nice body shot.
Gordon tries to work over Island's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon misses with an elbow over the top.
Gordon misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gordon throws an elbow but misses.
Island swings wildly with an uppercut but Gordon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gordon takes a shot to the head.
Gordon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Island as the two fighters clinch.
Gordon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gordon blocks an uppercut.
Island blocks the elbow strike.
Island tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gordon throws an elbow but misses.
Island tries to work over Gordon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Island lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gordon backwards.
Island pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gordon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Island staying out of range there.
Island is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gordon.
Gordon missing with a left hand there. Island was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon fails with an attempt to clinch.
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!
Gordon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Island swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gordon doesn't manage to clinch there - Island circles away.
Island seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nice body punch from Island.
Gordon throws a jab but it's blocked by Island.
Gordon misses with a low kick.
Island tries to counter by clinching up but Gordon breaks away and moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Gordon. That snapped Island's head back.
Gordon looks for the body kick but Island saw that one coming.
Island slips a jab from Gordon.
Gordon throws a head kick but Island moves out of range.
Island avoids the head kick by Gordon.
Gordon misses with a low kick.
Island walks into a jab.
A swing and a miss from Island.
Jab from Gordon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon looks to land a body kick but Island moved away.
Island swings for the body but Gordon moves out of range.
Island avoids the body shot from Gordon.
Island keeps the fight on the outside.
As Gordon tries to get set, Island tries to push him back and clinch up but Gordon manages to avoid the attempt.
Gordon moves in looking to clinch but Island pushes him off.
As Gordon tries to get set, Island tries to push him back and clinch up but Gordon manages to avoid the attempt.
Island staying out of range there.
Skip Gordon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gordon tries to clinch up but Island circles away and keeps his distance.
Island wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gordon misses with an uppercut.
Island avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gordon throws a leg kick that misses.
Gordon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gordon misses the jab.
Island seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Island has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Island there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gordon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Island fails to land.
Island scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Island scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gordon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Island's brow.
Island breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gordon throws a sloppy head kick and Island moves out of range easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gordon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gordon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Island was well out of range. Poor timing from Gordon.
Island swats away the attempt to clinch by Gordon.
Gordon looks to land a right hand but Island moved out of range.
Gordon misses with an uppercut.
Gordon throws a big shot that misses.
Gordon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Island seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gordon wants to clinch up but Island keeps it at a distance.
Island swats away the attempt to clinch by Gordon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Skip Gordon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kromog Island's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gordon tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Island works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gordon moves out of range as Island strikes.
Island lunges at Gordon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gordon's hand.
Gordon throws a sloppy head kick and Island moves out of range easily.
Island moves out of range as Gordon strikes.
Gordon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gordon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Island manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Island lands with a hook. Gordon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gordon misses with an uppercut. Island saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gordon misses with a head kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Island checks a leg kick.
Gordon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Island.
Gordon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Island manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Island tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gordon manages to circle out of the way.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Gordon in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Island wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gordon throws out a loose jab but Island uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gordon swings for the body but Island moves out of range.
Gordon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Islands jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kromog Island's cut is getting worse.
Gordon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gordon misses with a straight left.
Good shot there by Island.
Gordon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Island swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Island tries to counter by clinching up but Gordon breaks away and moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Island throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gordon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Island.
Gordon throws a sloppy head kick
and Island counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Island.
Island blocks an uppercut.
Island lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gordon backwards.
Island breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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!
Island throws an overhand right that lands on Gordon's shoulder, as Gordon tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon misses with a hook
and Island counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Island.
Island swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gordon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Island swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gordon lands an elbow just above Island 's eye.
A nice left hand lands by Island.
Island lands with a light punch inside.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gordon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Island blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gordon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gordon misses with an elbow over the top.
Island takes a shot to the head.
Island fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Island has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gordon swings wildly with an uppercut but Island uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gordon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short right from Island.
Island breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon tries to close the distance and clinch but Island swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Island wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Island takes one on the button.
Kromog Island's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Gordon throws out a loose jab but Island uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gordon throws a half hearted mid kick.
As Gordon tries to get set, Island tries to push him back and clinch up but Gordon manages to avoid the attempt.
Gordon looks to land a right hand but Island moved out of range.
Island tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gordon manages to circle out of the way.
Gordon throws the left hand but Island avoids the punch easily.
Island tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gordon manages to circle out of the way.
Gordon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Island.
As Gordon tries to get set, Island tries to push him back and clinch up but Gordon manages to avoid the attempt.
A big right from Gordon misses.
Gordon darts in and clinches Island up against the cage.
Island blocks the elbow strike.
Gordon prevents a body shot from Island.
Gordon lands an elbow inside that Island shrugs off.
Gordon swings wildly with an uppercut but Island uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gordon throws an elbow but it misses.
Gordon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Island misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gordon lands a nice uppercut.
Gordon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Island's defenses.
Jeez, Kromog Island's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Gordon pushes off an throws an elbow but Island leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Island escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gordon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gordon.
Island is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kromog Island's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Skip Gordon!
Skip Gordon really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sully's Bar & Grill logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luiz Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rico Mera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Luiz Da Silva has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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210 lbs
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210 lbs
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Luiz Da Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rico Mera!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Sandra Marshall and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A lazy body kick from Mera
and Da Silva moves into the clinch.
Mera misses with an elbow over the top.
Da Silva slowing the pace effectively.
Da Silva stalling.
Mera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mera throws an elbow but misses.
Da Silva avoids a wild elbow strike from Mera.
Da Silva avoids the elbow strike from Mera, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mera throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mera throws an elbow but misses.
Da Silva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Da Silva definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Da Silva blocks an elbow strike from Mera.
Mera blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Da Silva.
Mera throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mera should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Da Silva lands a shot to the body.
Mera looks winded!
Da Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Da Silva lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mera misses with an elbow strike.
Mera throws an elbow that misses.
Da Silva lands with a light punch inside.
Da Silva scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mera is rocked!
Da Silva is stalling here.
Mera is still on wobbly legs! Can Da Silva finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva lands a body punch in the clinch.
Da Silva taking a breather.
Mera seems to have recovered his senses.
Mera misses with an elbow strike.
Da Silva throws a big uppercut that drops Mera! More strikes from Da Silva and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Mera lies dazed against the cage as Da Silva celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luiz Da Silva!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ding Dong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deez Nuts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ding Dong has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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215 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ding Dong!
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, Deez Nuts!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Winston Alpacca and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Dong does no damage.
Dong takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nuts tries for a takedown but Dong circles away easily
and Nuts takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nuts fails with the takedown
and Dong counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nuts thinking.
Dong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nuts has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nuts with a poor takedown
and Dong counters with a left to the body.
Ding Dong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deez Nuts.
Dong misses with a body shot.
Nuts throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dong counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nuts looks winded!
Dong throws a wild body kick that Nuts sees coming a mile off.
Nuts shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dong counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong throws a leg kick but Nuts sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nuts moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dong feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Nuts sprawling to the canvas! Nuts rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Dong finish him?!
Nuts is rocked!
Dong is looking to wear down Nuts with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dong.
Nuts is still on wobbly legs! Can Dong finish him?
Dong punishes Nuts's body with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dong lands an uppercut, right on the button! Nuts tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ding Dong!
A victorious Ding Dong thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Terry Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rich Piana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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218 lbs
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204 lbs
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Terry Allen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rich Piana!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Michael Johnstone and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Piana looks to land a right hand but Allen moved out of range.
Piana darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
It looks like Terry Allen has been cut.
Piana uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Allen.
Allen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Piana takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Piana misses with a double jab.
Piana's coach down at Rabid Dog was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Piana's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Piana chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Allen can pounce on him.
Piana misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Allen tries to clinch up
and Piana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Allen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A low kick from Allen is predictable there
and Piana counters with a left to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Piana keeps the fight on the outside.
Allen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Piana.
Piana appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piana misses the shot to the body.
Piana throws a shot to the body.
Allen wants to clinch but Piana slips to the side
enabling Piana to counter with a crisp jab.
Allen tries to clinch but Piana is having none of it.
Allen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Allen is breathing heavily.
Good standup being displayed there by Piana as he connects with a hook.
Piana lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Piana blocks a head kick by Allen.
Piana scores with a jab.
Piana finds Allen's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Allen flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Piana lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Allen will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rich Piana!
Rich Piana 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Karlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mick Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karlsson comes to the cage accompanied by The Game-Motörhead. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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210 lbs
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210 lbs
5 - 1 - 1 |
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Frank Karlsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Mick Carter!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Dirk Anderson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karlsson lands with an overhand left.
Karlsson gets tackled into the cage by Carter. Carter maintains the clinch.
Carter is trying to maintain a safe position but Karlsson gets an underhook and turns Carter into the cage.
Karlsson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Carter taking a breather.
A right handed body shot lands from Karlsson.
Karlsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Carter takes a shot to the head.
Carter taking a breather.
A shot in the inside from Karlsson.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Carter has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Karlsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Carter is trying to maintain a safe position but Karlsson gets an underhook and turns Carter into the cage.
Carter throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Karlsson blocks the elbow strike.
Carter takes a shot to the head.
Carter leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Karlsson as Carter tries to tie him up.
A nice left hand lands by Karlsson.
Karlsson lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson avoids a wild elbow strike from Carter.
Karlsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Carter pushes off an throws an elbow but Karlsson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Karlsson works on Carter's body with a couple of short punches.
Carter creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Karlsson lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short left from Karlsson.
Karlsson blocks the elbow strike.
Carter is trying to stall.
Karlsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Karlsson blocks the elbow strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Karlsson as Carter tries to tie him up.
A right hook to the body lands for Karlsson.
Carter looks winded!
Carter looking to slow down the pace here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Carter seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Karlsson.
Karlsson gets through Carter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Karlsson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Karlsson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karlsson lands with a right to the head.
A right hand to the body from Karlsson.
Karlsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
A short body shot lands from Karlsson as the two fighters clinch.
Karlsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Karlsson lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short left from Karlsson.
Karlsson lands a right hand.
A short left from Karlsson.
Karlsson lands a left hand.
Karlsson effectively controlling the action here.
Karlsson lands an uppercut.
Karlsson gets through Carter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Karlsson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Karlsson lands an uppercut.
Karlsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Karlsson.
Karlsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Karlsson.
Karlsson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Karlsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
Karlsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Karlsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Carter looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Karlsson avoids the elbow strike from Carter, against the cage.
Karlsson lands with a right to the head.
Karlsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hand to the body from Karlsson.
With the fighters up against the cage, Carter throws an elbow but misses.
A short uppercut from Karlsson.
Karlsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
Nice body punch from Karlsson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karlsson pushes Carter back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Karlsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Karlsson lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Karlsson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Carter is rocked!
Karlsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Carter is still on wobbly legs! Can Karlsson finish him?
Karlsson throws a big uppercut that drops Carter! More strikes from Karlsson and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Carter lies dazed against the cage as Karlsson celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Karlsson!
In his post fight interview, Frank Karlsson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Walter White Iv (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ed Driver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walter White Iv has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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212 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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215 lbs
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Walter White Iv!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ed Driver!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Michael Johnstone and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Driver misses with a hook
and Driver takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Driver misses with a wild body shot.
Driver throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
White Iv misses with a lunging right hand
and Driver counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
White Iv throws a lazy body kick
and Driver connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Driver avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Driver looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
White Iv changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Driver tries to avoid it but White Iv manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Driver to the ground. Driver escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Driver swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Driver fakes high and swings low for a body shot but White Iv manages to avoid it.
White Iv misses with a few strikes there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Driver, as that shot connected.
Driver looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Driver swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from White Iv misses the target.
A shot to the body from White Iv misses
and Driver counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White Iv with a lazy takedown attempt
and Driver counters with a nice uppercut.
Driver lands with a straight right. White Iv didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White Iv throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Driver throws a shot from downtown. White Iv moves away and avoids it.
Driver swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Driver throws an off balance right hand
and White Iv counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Driver defending well as White Iv loads up on a big left hand.
White Iv pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Driver misses the jab.
Driver moves out of range of the body kick.
Ed Driver is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
White Iv scores with a spinning back kick!
Walter White Iv seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White Iv connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
White Iv ducks under a wild hook from Driver.
Driver slaps away a takedown attempt from White Iv, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walter White Iv. That's going to take a lot out of him.
White Iv misses with a head kick.
Driver throws a counter combo.
White Iv looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White Iv lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
White Iv slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Driver scores with a jab to the jaw.
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!
Driver misses with a series of wild punches.
White Iv went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Driver showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from White Iv.
White Iv lands a jab to the head.
White Iv slips a jab and a cross from Driver.
White Iv lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
White Iv throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Driver misses with a straight left.
White Iv seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Driver might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
White Iv takes one on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Driver there.
White Iv is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Driver is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! White Iv had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Driver takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Driver avoids a kick to the body.
White Iv throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Driver counters with a nice uppercut.
White Iv throws a right hand that misses
and Driver counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Driver pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Driver throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts White Iv, as that shot connected.
Driver scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
White Iv fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Driver avoids it really well and circles away.
Driver is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Driver blocks a head kick by White Iv.
Driver looks to land a left hand but White Iv moved out of range nicely.
White Iv lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White Iv moves out of range of the strikes.
White Iv turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
White Iv throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Driver is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
White Iv closes the distance and clinches up with Driver, looking for a takedown. White Iv pushes Driver against the cage but Driver circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Driver misses with a looping right.
White Iv fires out a quick counter leg kick but Driver just manages to avoid it.
White Iv darts in looking for a takedown but Driver gets double underhooks and turns White Iv into the cage.
White Iv rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Driver moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
White Iv tries to bum rush Driver with a series of wild strikes but Driver uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Driver throws a counter combo.
Driver has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Driver tests White Iv's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A cross from White Iv lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Driver dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
White Iv is trying hard to land a takedown here. Driver sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
White Iv doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Driver misses with a wild combination.
Driver swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Driver displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from White Iv.
Walter White Iv is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
White Iv throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
White Iv throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Driver swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
White Iv connects with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White Iv closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Driver to the mat! Driver manages to get full guard.
White Iv throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White Iv throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Driver works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Driver wants to get back to his feet but White Iv is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White Iv tries to free his leg and advance position but Driver is retaining full guard.
White Iv prevents Driver from getting back to his feet.
White Iv won't allow Driver to sweep him here.
White Iv throws a big elbow that misses.
White Iv is looking to advance position but Driver has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Driver looking to control but White Iv is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
White Iv tries to hold on but Driver pushes him away.
White Iv sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
White Iv regains full guard. Nicely done.
Driver is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but White Iv has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Driver is looking to defend but White Iv has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Driver! White Iv pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Driver taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Walter White Iv!
Walter White Iv decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Long (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Maroga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Lance Maroga enters the cage!
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219 lbs
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220 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
Very quick |
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kyle Long!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lance Maroga!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Dirk Anderson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Long closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Maroga is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Long pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Maroga takes an elbow to the forehead.
Long comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Lance Maroga has been cut.
Maroga tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Long smiles and moves away.
Long has managed to clinch.
Long lands an elbow that stopped Maroga in his tracks for a moment.
Long gets through Maroga's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Long is leaning against Maroga and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Long creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Maroga's defenses.
Long landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Long drops Maroga onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Maroga is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Maroga is rocked!
Maroga is pressed against the cage. Long pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Maroga! Two more big strikes from Long and Maroga crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kyle Long!
Our winner, Kyle Long, 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Willie Blue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mercy Myers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Willie Blue!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mercy Myers!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Sandra Marshall and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Myers scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Blue tries to clinch up but Myers circles away and keeps his distance.
Myers looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Blue tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Myers's coach down at Rabid Dog was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Myers's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Blue throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Blue gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Blue throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Myers lands a high kick!
Myers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Myers moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Myers drives through and clinches with Blue against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blue's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Myers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Myers gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A shot to the liver by Myers. Beautiful body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Myers.
Myers scores with a nice right hand.
Myers throws a body punch but Blue moves out of range.
Myers throws a hook to the side of Blue's head but Blue sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circle momentarily. Myers darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Willie Blue's cut is getting worse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myers lands a jab to Blue's midsection.
Blue lands a two punch combo.
Blue sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Myers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab from Myers.
Mercy Myers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Myers cracks Blue with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Myers connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Myers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Myers. Blue does a little dance to reset his feet.
Myers keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blue looks to land a right hand but Myers moved out of range.
Myers connects with a solid leg kick.
Myers cracks Blue with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mercy Myers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Myers lands a nice hook to Blue's body. Blue takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Myers.
Myers is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Blue had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Blue will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Myers - just one landing.
Myers is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Myers displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Blue.
Myers connects with a right hand. Blue shakes it off.
Myers fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Blue throws a combination that misses
and Myers counters with a nice body shot.
Myers turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Myers connects with a jab.
Myers moves into the clinch.
Blue wants to break free but Myers has control.
Myers pushes Blue back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Myers pushes Blue back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Myers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Blue is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myers dips a shoulder and cracks Blue with a mighty uppercut! Blue falls back against the cage and Myers unloads with a barrage of strikes! Blue is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Myers screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mercy Myers!
During a confident post fight interview, Mercy Myers thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darth Sidious (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Gustav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carl Gustav has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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204 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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217 lbs
12 - 12 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very quick |
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Darth Sidious!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Carl Gustav!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Bart Greer and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Gustav looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gustav lands a nice shot that snaps Sidious's head back.
Gustav shoots for a takedown but Sidious saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gustav swings widly with a right hand
and Sidious counters with a stiff right hand.
Sidious tries to clinch there but Gustav circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gustav! But no joy.
Decent striking displayed by Sidious there.
Gustav misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustav scores with a jab to the head.
Gustav's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gustav's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sidious cracks Gustav with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sidious gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gustav.
Gustav with a poor takedown
and Sidious counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gustav tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sidious swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustav throws a looping overhand right but Sidious ducks down to avoid it.
Sidious swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sidious avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gustav moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sidious displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gustav throws out the jab.
Sidious is looking to counter punch.
Sidious defending well as Gustav loads up on a big left hand.
Sidious defending well as Gustav loads up on a big left hand.
Sidious with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gustav to score with a decent uppercut.
Gustav takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sidious avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice uppercut there from Sidious.
Gustav is rocked!
Gustav throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sidious counters with a left to the body.
Gustav looks winded!
Sidious digs a good body shot into Gustav's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sidious fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Gustav out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Darth Sidious!
Darth Sidious seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Carl Gustav stepped up to the mic, saying 'I just wanna dance'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abdul Khaliq Khalid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Cirkunov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cirkunov has chosen Eye of the Tiger as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
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205 lbs
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Abdul Khaliq Khalid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alex Cirkunov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khaliq Khalid stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cirkunov missing with a left hand there. Khaliq Khalid was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Khaliq Khalid cracks Cirkunov with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Cirkunov looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Khaliq Khalid finish him?
Cirkunov is rocked!
It looks like Alex Cirkunov has been cut.
Khaliq Khalid gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Khaliq Khalid working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khaliq Khalid creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cirkunov's defenses.
Khaliq Khalid lands a nice shot to the body.
Cirkunov gets control of Khaliq Khalid's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cirkunov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Khaliq Khalid wants to control from the top but Cirkunov keeps moving.
Cirkunov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cirkunov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Khaliq Khalid doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Khaliq Khalid manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cirkunov working for submissions but it's allowed Khaliq Khalid to get to half guard.
Cirkunov is trying to maintain the position but Khaliq Khalid is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cirkunov is looking to improve his position.
Khaliq Khalid seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cirkunov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Khaliq Khalid is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Khaliq Khalid is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cirkunov sees it coming and defends easily.
Khaliq Khalid throwing shots but Cirkunov is blocking nicely.
Khaliq Khalid missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Khaliq Khalid knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cirkunov on the ground.
Cirkunov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Khaliq Khalid thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cirkunov wants to control but Khaliq Khalid passes into side.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cirkunov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Khaliq Khalid tries to advance to mount but can't.
Khaliq Khalid working away.
Khaliq Khalid has knee on belly and moves into mount.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cirkunov tries to lock up and control but Khaliq Khalid gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Khaliq Khalid controlling the position easily from mount.
Cirkunov tries to reverse the position but Khaliq Khalid maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cirkunov tries to hold on but Khaliq Khalid pushes him away.
Khaliq Khalid lands with some strikes.
Cirkunov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Khaliq Khalid keeping moving, preventing Cirkunov from controlling successfully.
Khaliq Khalid has a closed guard, preventing Cirkunov from standing up.
Cirkunov trying to control the position from guard on top but Khaliq Khalid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cirkunov throws an elbow that misses. Khaliq Khalid uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cirkunov's guard. Nice move by Khaliq Khalid!
Khaliq Khalid trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Khaliq Khalid postures up in Cirkunov's guard and throws a big left but Cirkunov blocks it.
Khaliq Khalid has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cirkunov is trying to keep Khaliq Khalid in close.
Khaliq Khalid is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cirkunov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Khaliq Khalid is aware though and is defending well.
Cirkunov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Khaliq Khalid can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cirkunov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cirkunov working for a triangle but Khaliq Khalid defends it easily.
Cirkunov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdul Khaliq Khalid dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alex Cirkunov'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.
Khaliq Khalid with a nice cross.
Cirkunov sizes up Khaliq Khalid with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cirkunov swings widly with a right hand
and Khaliq Khalid counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cirkunov misses with a hook.
Khaliq Khalid tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Khaliq Khalid fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cirkunov, pushing him back against the cage.
Khaliq Khalid is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Khaliq Khalid is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cirkunov can do to turn this around?
Cirkunov tries to pull guard but Khaliq Khalid forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cirkunov jumps guard but Khaliq Khalid stands there with Cirkunov around his waist. Cirkunov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Khaliq Khalid.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cirkunov jumps guard but Khaliq Khalid turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Abdul Khaliq Khalid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Cirkunov.
Cirkunov tries to pull guard but Khaliq Khalid forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Khaliq Khalid creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cirkunov's defenses.
Khaliq Khalid is struggling to control the position.
Khaliq Khalid lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Khaliq Khalid.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Khaliq Khalid.
Khaliq Khalid misses with a body punch.
Khaliq Khalid has Cirkunov pushed against the cage.
Cirkunov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Khaliq Khalid.
Cirkunov letting Khaliq Khalid take a breather here.
Khaliq Khalid lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cirkunov backwards.
Khaliq Khalid is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Cirkunov is breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Khaliq Khalid.
Knees to the body from Khaliq Khalid.
Abdul Khaliq Khalid has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Khaliq Khalid effectively controlling the action here.
Khaliq Khalid avoiding damage.
Khaliq Khalid lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cirkunov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cirkunov letting Khaliq Khalid take a breather here.
Cirkunov takes an elbow to the temple.
Cirkunov fails to pull guard.
Khaliq Khalid scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khaliq Khalid lands an uppercut.
Khaliq Khalid putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cirkunov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Khaliq Khalid putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cirkunov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Khaliq Khalid dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short right from Khaliq Khalid on the inside.
Cirkunov is still on wobbly legs! Can Khaliq Khalid finish him?
Cirkunov fails to pull guard.
Cirkunov seems to have recovered his senses.
Khaliq Khalid comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Khaliq Khalid lands an elbow that stopped Cirkunov in his tracks for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khaliq Khalid landing knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Khaliq Khalid.
Khaliq Khalid has Cirkunov pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Cirkunov is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Khaliq Khalid - that's hurt Cirkunov badly! Oh, another knee lands and Cirkunov is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Cirkunov doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Abdul Khaliq Khalid!
Our winner, Abdul Khaliq Khalid, 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alonzo Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Buchanan (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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alonzo Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Matthew Buchanan!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Santiago Holmes and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Harris lands in his opponent's guard.
Buchanan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Harris keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Buchanan's head.
Harris postures up and lands a big shot to Buchanan's brow.
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Buchanan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harris postures up and lands a big shot to Buchanan's brow.
Harris works over Buchanan with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Buchanan is keeping the position for now.
Buchanan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Buchanan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Buchanan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Harris throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Harris scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buchanan has his hands on Harris's head, controlling the position.
Harris passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Harris sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Buchanan is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Buchanan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Harris is putting a hurting on Buchanan here, landing some big shots from side control.
Buchanan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Harris scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Buchanan to see if he's OK.
Harris is looking to take a break and control but Buchanan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Harris working the ground and pound but Buchanan is defending the strikes.
Harris has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris is looking to take a break and control but Buchanan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Harris throws a strike aimed at the side of Buchanan's head but Buchanan avoids it well.
Harris looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Buchanan is avoiding damage well.
Buchanan wants to get back to his feet but Harris drags him back down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sloppy strikes there by Harris.
Buchanan avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Harris.
Buchanan struggling a bit here.
Buchanan tries to bench press Harris off him but Harris keeps the position.
Harris cracks Buchanan with a big right hand but Buchanan just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Harris lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Buchanan down.
Harris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Buchanan keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buchanan gets back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Harris's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Buchanan manages to get to full guard.
Buchanan trying to control the position.
Harris pushes down on Buchanan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris lands strikes from half guard.
Harris scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Harris working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Buchanan is trying to get back to full guard.
Buchanan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Harris. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Harris scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Harris missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Buchanan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Buchanan trying to control the position.
Harris cracks Buchanan with a solid left hand.
Harris trying to control but Buchanan is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alonzo Harris dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Harris thuds a left hand into Buchanan's body.
Harris lands with a hook. Buchanan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Harris keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Buchanan shoots for a takedown but Harris saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Buchanan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Harris lands the left hand.
Buchanan is rocked!
Harris gets a takedown into half guard.
Buchanan is still in real trouble! Can Harris finish him?
Harris seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Harris content to control rather than advance.
Buchanan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Harris.
Buchanan seems to have recovered his senses.
Buchanan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Harris.
Harris not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Harris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Buchanan can do to turn this around?
Buchanan is looking to improve his position.
Harris looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Harris wants to take a breather but Buchanan is having none of it.
Harris thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Buchanan's head.
Buchanan wants to get back to full guard.
Harris seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris is nestled in close to Buchanan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Harris thows a huge punch but Buchanan dodges it nicely.
Harris lands strikes from half guard.
Alonzo Harris overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Harris is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Buchanan tries to kick Harris off but Harris keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Buchanan wants to improve his position but Harris is controlling well.
Harris thows a huge punch but Buchanan dodges it nicely.
Buchanan taking some punishment here, with Harris in his half guard.
Nice strikes from Harris there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harris sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Harris lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Buchanan! More strikes land and this one is all over! Harris jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alonzo Harris!
Our winner, Alonzo Harris, 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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