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The Island Season 5, 145 lbs, Round 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gulun Shulun (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. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 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
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hop Sing Jung!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Peter Branson and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jung shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shulun sprawls well. Shulun wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jung gets slowly back to his feet.
Shulun seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Shulun tries for a takedown but Jung circles away easily
and Jung counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jung is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jung wants to pass to mount but Shulun is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shulun is in trouble now - Jung has advanced to mount!
Jung controlling from the full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shulun tries to lock up and control but Jung gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Shulun slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Jung wants to pass to mount but Shulun is defending the position.
Jung is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shulun doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jung.
Jung is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shulun sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Shulun is looking to control Jung's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shulun avoid being mounted?
Jung with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Shulun wants to improve his position but Jung is controlling well.
Shulun won't allow Jung to pass to mount.
Shulun wants to improve his position but Jung is controlling well.
Jung content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jung is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jung content to control rather than advance.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shulun throws a nice looking combination but Jung bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shulun rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jung moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jung tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jung takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jung moves out of range as Shulun strikes.
Jung takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shulun stuns Jung with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jung moves out of range as Shulun strikes.
Shulun throws a right hand that Jung ducks under and follows up with a left that Jung also avoids with ease.
Shulun misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shulun dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shulun lands a head shot.
Shulun misses with a looping left.
Jung shoots in looking for a takedown. Shulun tries to sprawl out of it but Jung keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shulun manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gulun Shulun dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Shulun misses the shot to the body.
Jung misses with a hook. Shulun ducked under it nicely.
Shulun fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jung looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shulun lands a nice looking body shot.
Jung moves out of range as Shulun strikes.
Jung tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jung shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shulun as he avoids it easily.
Shulun misses with a body shot.
Jung with the counter takedown but Shulun avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung shoots in for a takedown but Shulun shows good takedown defense.
Shulun half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Shulun fails with a takedown attempt.
Shulun rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jung moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shulun misses the shot to the body.
Shulun slips under a jab.
Shulun swings for the body but Jung moves out of range.
Jung throws a jab but it's blocked by Shulun.
Shulun is looking to wear down Jung with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Shulun lands a slapping body shot.
Shulun fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jung manages to avoid it.
Jung keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shulun tries to sprawl but Jung drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Shulun tries to roll over but Jung keeps him under control.
Shulun wants to control but Jung is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jung with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shulun won't allow Jung to pass to mount.
Shulun slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hop Sing Jung has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jung pushing down on Shulun's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jung controlling the pace.
Shulun is staying active underneath Jung, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jung 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 is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jung pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jung wants to pass to mount but Shulun is defending the position.
Jung is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jung has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jung controlling the position easily from mount.
Shulun really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shulun bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Jung is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jung looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shulun is one step ahead there.
Shulun got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jung has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shulun has managed to get both his arms back between Jung's legs - danger averted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shulun trying to control the position from guard on top but Jung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gulun Shulun will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Shulun misses the body punch
and Jung counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jung.
Jung tries to free his leg and advance position but Shulun is retaining full guard.
Jung trying to move into half guard but instead Shulun has managed to sweep!
Shulun trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shulun in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jung working for a triangle but Shulun defends it easily.
Shulun trying to control but Jung is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shulun is looking to work some ground and pound but Jung has wrist control.
Shulun distracts Jung with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jung keeping moving, preventing Shulun from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jung is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shulun defends well.
Shulun wants to control from the top but Jung keeps moving.
Shulun postures up in Jung's guard and throws a big left but Jung blocks it.
Jung looking for a sweep. Not yet Jung, not yet.
Shulun with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shulun lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jung utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jung looking for a guillotine here but Shulun defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jung has Shulun pulled in close to control his posture.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shulun's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jung working for a triangle but Shulun defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shulun wants to pass the guard but Jung is keeping the position.
Shulun drops back looking for a leg! Jung is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jung manages to kick Shulun off! Shulun jumps back into Jung's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shulun looking to pass the guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jung looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shulun is one step ahead there.
Shulun in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jung manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shulun manages to get himself to full guard.
Jung looking to pass the guard.
Shulun tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jung passes Shulun's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jung keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jung prevents Shulun from improving his position.
Jung tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shulun knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jung passes the guard and advances to mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jung content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hop Sing Jung comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shulun has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Hop Sing Jung!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Hop Sing Jung!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Hop Sing Jung!
Hop Sing Jung wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Hop Sing Jung made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kieta Vivian (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.
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151 lbs
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Brawler
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Samwell Tarly!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Daniel Franklin and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vivian shoots in looking for a takedown. Tarly tries to sprawl out of it but Vivian keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tarly manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vivian's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tarly connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vivian scrambles back to his feet.
Vivian will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vivian fails with a takedown attempt.
Tarly wants to counter the offense by Vivian and move into the clinch position.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kieta Vivian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tarly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vivian was well out of range. Poor timing from Tarly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vivian will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tarly is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Vivian gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tarly counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vivian shoots and misses
and Tarly counters by clinching up.
Tarly softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vivian is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tarly pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tarly scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tarly gets through Vivian's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tarly working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A hook to the body from Tarly.
Tarly stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vivian is breathing heavily.
Tarly lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tarly works on Vivian's body with a couple of short punches.
Tarly presses Vivian against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tarly lands a hook that snaps the head of Vivian backwards.
Nice body punch from Tarly.
Tarly'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.
Vivian is trying to drag Tarly to the mat but Tarly just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tarly looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tarly pushes Vivian back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tarly pushes Vivian back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Tarly.
Tarly lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vivian drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tarly gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vivian tries to score a body lock takedown but Tarly shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short uppercut from Tarly.
Vivian 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.
Tarly lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vivian backwards.
Tarly is pressed up against the cage. Vivian has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tarly down to the mat. Tarly avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tarly rushes Vivian and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tarly lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vivian backwards.
Tarly lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tarly gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vivian.
Still in the clinch, Tarly scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tarly.
Tarly lands with a light punch inside.
Tarly lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Tarly.
Tarly presses Vivian against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tarly lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vivian backwards.
Tarly scores with a hook to the body.
Still in the clinch, Tarly scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tarly makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tarly.
A short body shot lands from Tarly as the two fighters clinch.
Tarly throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vivians head.
Tarly lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tarly lands a nice shot to the body.
Tarly lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Tarly.
Nice body punch from Tarly.
A right handed body shot lands from Tarly.
Tarly lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tarly lands an uppercut.
Tarly lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tarly.
Tarly is stalling here.
A short uppercut from Tarly.
Tarly scores with a shot to the side of Vivian's head.
Tarly lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tarly lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Tarly.
Tarly lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tarly softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tarly working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vivian is rocked!
Tarly lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tarly gets through Vivian's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oh Vivian is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vivian tries for a takedown but Tarly manages to get underhooks.
Vivian seems to have got his legs back now.
Tarly lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tarly lands with a left to the head.
Tarly stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tarly lands a hook that snaps the head of Vivian backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tarly.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tarly.
Tarly lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tarly lands a left hand.
Tarly scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tarly lands an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tarly.
Tarly creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Vivian with a big uppercut! Vivian tries to clinch up but Tarly pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Vivian to the mat! Vivian covers up and Tarly unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Samwell Tarly!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tusing Pocc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kingsley Babajide (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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157 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 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
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kingsley Babajide!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Dirk Anderson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Babajide tests Pocc's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Babajide scores with a one two! Pocc had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Pocc fails with the takedown.
Babajide closes the distance and clinches.
A short body shot lands from Babajide as the two fighters clinch.
Pocc has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Babajide is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pocc blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pocc tightens his grip and picks Babajide up, before dumping him to the ground. Babajide manages to land in guard.
Pocc content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Babajide has locked up a guillotine! Babajide's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Pocc is holding on here and Babajide must be using up a lot of energy. Pocc has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Babajide gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kingsley Babajide!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pyry Kontio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jyoti MacArthur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jyoti MacArthur!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Michael Johnstone and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kontio changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. MacArthur looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kontio trying to control the position but MacArthur is working away.
Kontio working the ground and pound.
Kontio trying to control the action but MacArthur is working from the bottom.
MacArthur is trying to get back to half guard.
Kontio lands an elbow.
Kontio trying to control the action but MacArthur is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kontio tries to advance to mount but can't.
MacArthur is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kontio's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kontio looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kontio wants to pass the guard but MacArthur is defending well.
MacArthur wants to improve his position but Kontio is controlling well.
Kontio not doing much here.
Kontio lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kontio is trying to work for a kimura but MacArthur is defending well.
MacArthur is looking to control Kontio's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can MacArthur avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kontio wants to free his trapped foot but MacArthur is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kontio is working hard here to advance position.
Kontio is nestled in close to MacArthur, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kontio has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kontio raining down hammerfists from mount.
Kontio breaks from MacArthur's wrist control and lands an elbow.
MacArthur wants to control but Kontio is having none of it.
Kontio dominating with strikes here.
Kontio has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kontio landing strikes from the mount.
Kontio lands with some strikes.
Kontio landing strikes from the mount and MacArthur is in trouble!
MacArthur tries to reverse the position but Kontio maintains control.
Kontio pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
MacArthur tries to hold on but Kontio postures up.
Kontio scoring with strikes but MacArthur is staying in there.
Kontio lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kontio controlling from the full mount.
Kontio lands with some vicious ground and pound - can MacArthur hang on?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
MacArthur 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.
Kontio 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Kontio is thwarting MacArthur's attempts to control the position.
Kontio lands strikes from half guard.
MacArthur is trying to stand.
Kontio lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
MacArthur wants to control but Kontio passes into side.
Kontio wants to control but MacArthur is keeping him busy.
Kontio scoring with punches from side control.
MacArthur is trying to improve his position.
A control attempt from MacArthur but he's now mounted!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pyry Kontio dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kontio looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kontio shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and MacArthur counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice jab there from MacArthur.
Kontio shoots and misses
and MacArthur counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kontio takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kontio closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
MacArthur jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kontio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MacArthur can do to turn this around?
Kontio changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. MacArthur looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacArthur is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kontio connects with a decent elbow.
MacArthur can't do much from the bottom here.
Kontio working the head and body with strikes.
MacArthur is trying to control Kontio's posture but Kontio avoids it.
Kontio scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at MacArthur to see if he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur is trying to control Kontio's posture but Kontio avoids it.
MacArthur takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kontio thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
MacArthur struggling a bit here.
Kontio is trying to get an arm triangle but MacArthur is defending well.
Kontio working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
MacArthur is not content to let Kontio control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kontio grinds an elbow into MacArthur's temple.
Kontio working the ground and pound.
Kontio lands a decent elbow from side control.
Kontio is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but MacArthur is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
MacArthur is trying to escape the position but Kontio is controlling the position.
Pyry Kontio overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
MacArthur is trying to control Kontio's posture but Kontio avoids it.
MacArthur is not content to let Kontio control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kontio works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
MacArthur tries to bench press Kontio off him but Kontio keeps the position.
Kontio cracks MacArthur with a big right hand but MacArthur just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kontio working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kontio working away.
Kontio wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacArthur keeps working.
MacArthur takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kontio working away.
Kontio slows the pace down.
Kontio landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
MacArthur on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kontio taking a breather here.
Kontio tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kontio has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pyry Kontio dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Kontio walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kontio shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and MacArthur cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kontio is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in MacArthur's half guard.
Kontio tries to pass to full mount but MacArthur defends it.
MacArthur wants to control but Kontio passes into side.
MacArthur sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacArthur on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
MacArthur wants to control but Kontio is keeping busy.
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. Kontio connects with a nice short shot to MacArthur's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kontio trying to control the action but MacArthur is working from the bottom.
MacArthur is trying to maintain the position but Kontio is very close to passing his half guard.
Kontio scoring with strikes to the body and head.
MacArthur taking some punishment here, with Kontio in his half guard.
Kontio takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kontio trying to control the action but MacArthur is working from the bottom.
Kontio trying to mount his opponent but MacArthur defends it.
MacArthur looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jyoti MacArthur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Kontio seems content to control.
Kontio working over MacArthur with some ground and pound. MacArthur looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
MacArthur actively working from the bottom here.
Kontio looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
MacArthur wants to improve his position but Kontio is controlling well.
Kontio is thwarting MacArthur's attempts to control the position.
MacArthur looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kontio is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so MacArthur is just riding it out for now. Kontio eventually gives up the hold.
Ground and pound from Kontio.
Kontio looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kontio scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
MacArthur is trying to get back to full guard.
Kontio is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kontio is looking to stall here but MacArthur recovers full guard.
Kontio postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
MacArthur is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Kontio frees his head nicely. Oh but MacArthur has switched to an armbar! Kontio is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jyoti MacArthur!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Paolo Jean Siena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arjan Kush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paolo Jean Siena has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 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
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Arjan Kush!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Bart Greer and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jean Siena lands with a hook. Kush tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jean Siena clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Kush fails to land.
Kush blocking some punches.
Kush tries to pull guard but Jean Siena forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kush has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jean Siena after a bit of a struggle.
Kush swings wildly with an uppercut but Jean Siena uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kush's coach down at Rabid Dog was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kush's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kush swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jean Siena blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jean Siena lands an uppercut.
Kush throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jean Siena.
Jean Siena drags the fight down to the ground.
Jean Siena looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kush passes into side control.
Jean Siena is trying to work for a sweep but Kush has mounted him!
Kush postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jean Siena looks a forlorn figure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kush scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jean Siena knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kush on the ground.
Jean Siena is trying desperately to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kush has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kush working Jean Siena over with strikes here.
Jean Siena is looking to improve his position but Kush isn't that keen on the idea.
Kush lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jean Siena takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Jean Siena is trying to escape the mount.
The referee warns Jean Siena that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Jean Siena is squirming around, avoiding Kush's attempts to control the action.
Kush working for a submission but Jean Siena is keeping him at bay.
Kush lands a couple of good shots and Jean Siena has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kush punishes Jean Siena with strikes from the back mount.
Jean Siena is rocked!
I really don't envy Jean Siena right now.
Jean Siena is taking damage to the body and head.
Oh Jean Siena is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jean Siena is in bad spot here.
Jean Siena seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kush has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Jean Siena.
Jean Siena can't escape the position.
Kush cracks Jean Siena with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Jean Siena from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Kush keeps control of the position as Jean Siena tries to break free.
Jean Siena is trapped and Kush is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Kush scoring with big shots to the body. Jean Siena is looking for a way out. A despairing look towards the ref and the official steps in to stop the fight. Jean Siena was obviously done but didn't want to tap out.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arjan Kush!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Royce Disgracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Disgracie comes to the cage accompanied by I kill cause im hungry. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Rocky Hill enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rocky Hill!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, David Hoff and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hill rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Disgracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hill misses with a hook. Disgracie ducked under it nicely.
Hill throws a right and a left that both miss.
Disgracie is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hill 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.
Disgracie's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hill under the eye.
Hill on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Disgracie connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hill moves out of range as Disgracie strikes.
Disgracie comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Disgracie blocks a jab.
Disgracie scores with a jab to the head.
Disgracie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Disgracie uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Disgracie darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hill misses with a double jab
and Disgracie counters with a straight right hand.
Hill moves forwards but Disgracie connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hill misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Disgracie.
Disgracie feints a jab promting Hill to slip. Disgracie then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hill slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Rocky Hill has been cut.
Disgracie's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hill under the eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Disgracie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Disgracie lands with a hook. Hill tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Disgracie lands a jab to the nose.
Hill is rocked!
Disgracie throws a hook but Hill blocks it.
Hill is still on wobbly legs! Can Disgracie finish him?
Hill closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Disgracie is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hill throws a series of punches but Disgracie moves out of range.
Disgracie lands a nice hook to Hill's body. Hill takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hill throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Disgracie counters with a straight right hand.
Disgracie connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hill momentarily.
Disgracie scores with a shot to the body.
Hill scores with a nice strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hill fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Disgracie lands with a shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hill misses with a two punch combination.
Hill seems to have recovered his senses.
Disgracie misses with a wild body shot.
Disgracie looks to throw the jab but Hill is out of range.
Hill is looking for the big counter here.
Disgracie lands with a straight right. Hill didn't see that one coming.
Rocky Hill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Disgracie misses.
Hill throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hill closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A big left from Disgracie misses.
Hill unleashes a big counter combination but Disgracie bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Disgracie is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Disgracie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Disgracie has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Disgracie there as he acknowledges the shot.
Disgracie works Hill's body with a nice hook.
Hill throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hill tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Disgracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Hill.
Hill on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hill gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hill misses with a body shot.
Hill scores with a body shot.
Disgracie cracks Hill with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Disgracie steps in with a hook that catches Hill right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Disgracie follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Hill looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Royce Disgracie!
Royce Disgracie 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Mark Corden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Allahu Akbar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Corden comes to the cage accompanied by Osmani Garcia - El Taxi . Allahu Akbar will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Allahu Akbar!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Daniel Franklin and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akbar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Corden definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Akbar moves out of range of the strikes.
Akbar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Akbar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Corden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akbar.
Corden swings widly with a right hand
and Akbar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Akbar has Corden up against the cage in a clinch.
Akbar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Akbar.
Corden swings wildly with an uppercut but Akbar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corden lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Akbar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Corden is pushing Akbar up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
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!
Akbar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Akbar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akbar pushes Corden back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Corden taking a breather.
Akbar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Corden's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Corden misses with the head strike.
Corden misses with a body punch.
Corden scores with a nice hook to the head.
Corden lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Akbar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Corden blocks an uppercut.
Akbar tries a body shot but Corden blocks it.
Akbar has a couple of punches blocked by Corden.
Akbar misses with a punch on the inside.
Akbar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Akbar misses with a punch on the inside.
Corden misses with the head strike.
Corden misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corden pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corden tries a body shot but Akbar blocks it.
Corden lands a left hand that snaps the head of Akbar backwards.
Corden lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Akbar wants to stall.
Corden lands an uppercut.
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.
Still in the clinch, Corden scores with a nice short uppercut.
Corden lands with a light punch inside.
Corden scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Corden working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Corden lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Corden fails to land.
A bit of stalling here from Corden.
Akbar has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Corden seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Akbar can turn it around.
Corden misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akbar swings wildly with an uppercut but Corden uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Corden.
Akbar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Corden lands a right hand.
Corden cracks Akbar with a nice body shot.
Corden is pushing Akbar up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Corden lands a left hand that snaps the head of Akbar backwards.
Corden throws a head punch that misses.
Corden working aggressively here.
Corden leaning against his opponent.
Akbar lands a nice uppercut.
Corden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Corden has Akbar pushed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Corden fails to land.
Corden lands a right hand that snaps the head of Akbar backwards.
Corden holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corden blocks an uppercut.
Corden fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Akbar lands a body shot in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Corden displaying some good clinch control by pressing Akbar up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Corden.
Corden is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Corden stalls.
Corden tries to throw a body punch but Akbar avoids it by throwing Corden back against the cage.
Corden is trying to stall.
Akbar throws a punch but it's blocked by Corden.
Akbar misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Corden.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Corden dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Akbar lands a really nice looking cross but Corden seems unphased.
Corden throws a good cross that connects.
Akbar slips under a jab.
Allahu Akbar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters circle momentarily. Akbar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice jab there from Akbar.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Akbar!
Akbar lands with a hook. Corden tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A nice combination there by Akbar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akbar.
Akbar lands with a nice body punch.
Akbar misses with a two punch combination.
Corden throws a big shot that misses.
Akbar tries to counter by closing the distance.
Corden looks to throw the jab but Akbar is out of range.
Corden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akbar misses with a body shot.
Akbar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Corden.
Akbar misses with a double jab.
Akbar loads up on a big right hand but Corden slips the punch.
Corden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Corden misses.
Akbar staying out of range there.
A punch combination from Akbar misses.
Akbar connects with a right hand. Corden shakes it off.
Akbar misses with a double jab.
Akbar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Corden lands a slapping body shot.
Corden connects with a nice looking jab.
Corden takes the fight into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Corden.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corden.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akbar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akbar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Corden.
Corden taking a breather.
Corden gets through Akbar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Akbar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Stalling in the clinch from Corden.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Corden lands a right hand.
Corden can't find room to land a body shot as Akbar controls the action.
Corden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Corden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akbar.
Corden lands a right hand.
Corden is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corden tries to work over Akbar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Corden.
A short left from Akbar.
A hook to the body from Corden.
Akbar lands with a short shot to the head.
Corden displaying some good clinch control by pressing Akbar up against the cage.
Corden scores with a nice hook to the head.
Corden lands a hook that snaps the head of Akbar backwards.
Corden misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akbar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Corden has Akbar pressed against the cage, preventing Akbar from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Akbar being controlled against the cage.
Akbar has a couple of punches blocked by Corden.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akbar.
Corden blocking some punches.
Akbar misses with some punches.
Corden misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akbar working aggressively here.
Corden lands a body shot in the clinch.
Corden pushes Akbar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Corden.
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!
A short right from Corden on the inside.
Corden is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Corden stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Corden for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Akbar throws a head punch that misses.
Akbar letting Corden take a breather here.
Akbar lands with a right to the head.
Corden scores with a shot to the side of Akbar's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corden misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mark Corden will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Akbar misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Corden misses the target.
Corden tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Akbar misses with a hook
and Corden counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Corden lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corden.
Akbar digs a right hand into Corden's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Corden's gas tank.
Akbar tries to work over Corden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Corden takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Corden lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Akbar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Akbar has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akbar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Akbar wants to stall.
Akbar blocks an uppercut.
Corden has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Corden taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Akbar lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akbar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akbar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Corden prevents a body shot from Akbar.
Akbar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Corden lands a nice uppercut.
Corden has Akbar pressed against the cage.
Mark Corden has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Akbar lands a shoulder strike.
Akbar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Akbar blocks an uppercut.
Akbar has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Corden lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Corden.
Akbar tries to stall but Corden uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right from Corden.
A nice right hand lands inside from Akbar.
Akbar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akbar blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corden.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Corden.
Corden gets through Akbar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Corden tries to throw a body punch but Akbar avoids it by throwing Corden back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Corden.
Corden misses with some punches.
Akbar misses with some punches.
Akbar is trying to break free.
Corden blocking some punches.
Corden scores with a hook to the body.
Corden slowing the pace effectively.
Corden is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Corden fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Corden has Akbar pressed against the cage.
Corden lands a right hand that snaps the head of Akbar backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akbar lands a hook that snaps the head of Corden backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Corden.
Akbar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Corden stalling in the clinch.
Corden blocking some punches.
Corden working aggressively here.
Corden keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Akbar's efforts to push away.
Akbar being controlled against the cage.
Akbar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Corden blocking some punches.
Corden digs a right hand into Akbar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Akbar's gas tank.
A nice right hand lands inside from Corden.
Akbar swings wildly with an uppercut but Corden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akbar can't break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corden pushes Akbar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Corden.
Corden has Akbar pressed against the cage.
Corden taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Allahu Akbar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akbar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Corden lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Corden throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Corden is struggling to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akbar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Corden's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Akbar.
Akbar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Corden on the inside.
Corden lands a right hand that snaps the head of Akbar backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Corden.
Nice body punch from Akbar - that landed with a thud.
Corden blocking some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Corden showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Corden, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Mark Corden!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Mark Corden!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Mark Corden!
Mark Corden wins by unanimous decision!
Mark Corden seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Allahu Akbar spoke after the fight, saying 'Death to America!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Vermeer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miesha Tate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Miesha Tate!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Sandra Marshall and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vermeer loads up on a big right hand but Tate slips the punch.
Miesha Tate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tate shoots and misses
and Vermeer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Miesha Tate has been cut.
Tate shoots in for a takedown but Vermeer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tate shoots in and drives through. Vermeer sprawls well.
Alexander Vermeer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miesha Tate.
Tate with a poor takedown
and Vermeer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vermeer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tate was well out of range. Poor timing from Vermeer.
Vermeer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tate misses with a body shot.
Tate tries for a takedown but Vermeer circles away easily
and Vermeer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vermeer throws a body shot but no joy.
Vermeer cracks Tate with an open hand slap.
Tate shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vermeer pinned against the cage. Vermeer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tate misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tate closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vermeer circles away.
Vermeer throwing a counter right hand but Tate manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vermeer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Alexander Vermeer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vermeer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tate with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vermeer counters with a straight right hand.
Vermeer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vermeer misses the body punch
and Tate counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Tate looking to pass the guard.
Tate drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Vermeer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tate has Vermeer in his guard.
Tate looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tate has his foot on Vermeer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vermeer works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tate looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Vermeer has picked Tate up and slammed him! Tate can't keep hold of the triangle and Vermeer manages to pass to side control!
Vermeer is staying tight to Tate's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Vermeer'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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tate is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vermeer throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Vermeer decides to stand back up. Vermeer steps back and let's Tate get back to his feet.
Tate fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tate shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vermeer as he avoids it easily.
Tate gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tate with a poor takedown
letting Vermeer counter with a right hand.
Vermeer connects with a crisp jab.
Vermeer lands with a shot to the body.
Vermeer connects with a single shot there.
Tate is rocked!
Tate bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Vermeer comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Tate falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Tate was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexander Vermeer!
In his post fight interview, Alexander Vermeer started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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