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Lighthouse 1: Strife vs Hooper PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uber Reem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jhefersson Rodrigues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jhefersson Rodrigues was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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240 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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225 cm
25
270 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Uber Reem!
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, Jhefersson Rodrigues!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Daniel Franklin and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reem closes the distance and clinches.
Reem throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rodrigues is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Reem pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rodrigues blocking some punches.
Rodrigues is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Reem keeps control of Rodrigues as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Reem tries a body shot but Rodrigues blocks it.
Our sources have told us that Reem has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Rodrigues blocking some punches.
Rodrigues drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Reem gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rodrigues will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Reem up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reem is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Uber Reem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jhefersson Rodrigues.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reem throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rodrigues blocks it with crossed arms.
Rodrigues pulls guard effortlessly.
Reem has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rodrigues is proving hard to escape from.
Reem postures up.
Reem has gone for a leg lock! Rodrigues slips out almost immediately though and dives into Reem's guard.
Rodrigues engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Reem working a defensive guard but Rodrigues manages to pass into side control anyway.
Reem knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rodrigues on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Rodrigues's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rodrigues thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Rodrigues lands the left hand.
Rodrigues bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rodrigues fails with the takedown.
Reem throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rodrigues.
Reem throws a low kick but Rodrigues avoids it.
Rodrigues appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Reem ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodrigues moves away.
Reem misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reem throws a jab but it's blocked by Rodrigues.
Reem misses with a body kick.
Rodrigues avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Reem drops Rodrigues with a beautiful combination! Rodrigues stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Reem is looking for the KO!
Rodrigues is rocked!
It looks like Jhefersson Rodrigues has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reem keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rodrigues fails with a takedown attempt.
Reem displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rodrigues.
Reem lands a leg kick that knocks Rodrigues off balance momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reem fails to land with a series of punches.
Reem throws a right and a left that both miss.
Reem throws a leg kick but Rodrigues moved away.
Rodrigues lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uber Reem dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jhefersson Rodrigues's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Reem throws a hook but Rodrigues avoids it easily.
Reem tries a head kick but it misses.
Rodrigues fails to land the takedown.
A quick step to the side and Reem tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reem misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rodrigues slips a jab from Reem.
Rodrigues shoots in for a takedown but Reem shows good takedown defense.
Uber Reem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reem looks for the body kick but Rodrigues saw that one coming.
Rodrigues tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reem swivels and escapes.
Uber Reem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jhefersson Rodrigues.
Reem loads up on a big right hand but Rodrigues slips the punch.
Reem throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rodrigues is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Rodrigues. Beautiful body shot.
Reem throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reem throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rodrigues.
Reem is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodrigues can do to turn this around?
Rodrigues avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rodrigues moves in looking to clinch but Reem pushes him off.
Uber Reem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No luck for Rodrigues with that takedown attempt.
Reem misses with a jab, cross combination.
Reem throws a sloppy head kick
and Rodrigues counters with a series of strikes. Reem will be more careful next time no doubt.
Reem tries to work over Rodrigues's front leg with a kick but Rodrigues checks it.
Rodrigues is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Reem tries to work over Rodrigues's front leg with a kick but Rodrigues checks it.
We've been informed that Rodrigues has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Rodrigues shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Reem pinned against the cage. Reem gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rodrigues is breathing heavily.
Reem misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rodrigues shoots in and drives through. Reem sprawls well.
Reem misses with a looping right.
Rodrigues avoids the head kick by Reem.
Rodrigues tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rodrigues is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rodrigues tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Reem defends well and Rodrigues ends up having to push Reem into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Uber Reem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reem tries to land a front kick but Rodrigues steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Reem misses with a right hand
and Rodrigues counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
Reem throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rodrigues is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Reem takes a swing at Rodrigues's ribcage but misses.
Reem looks to land a body kick but Rodrigues moved away.
Reem throws a looping overhand right but Rodrigues ducks down to avoid it.
Reem avoids the head kick by Rodrigues.
Reem swinging wildly here.
Rodrigues tries to close the distance and clinch but Reem swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reem looks to land a body kick but Rodrigues moved away.
Reem on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reem misses with a wild body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rodrigues or perhaps it was just good defense by Reem, which made it look bad.
Rodrigues fails to land with a series of punches.
Reem is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Rodrigues's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Reem throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Reem misses with a kick to the body.
Reem leaves Rodrigues with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Reem misses with a low kick.
Rodrigues shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Reem pinned against the cage. Reem gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Reem takes a swing at Rodrigues's ribcage but misses.
Reem throws a hook but Rodrigues blocks it.
Nice jab there from Reem.
Uber Reem is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reem pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rodrigues has a takedown stuffed.
Rodrigues keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reem gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Rodrigues counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Reem chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Reem throws a leg kick which misses Rodrigues's front leg but catches the back leg as Rodrigues tries to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodrigues misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rodrigues fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Reem throws a right hand that Rodrigues ducks under and follows up with a left that Rodrigues also avoids with ease.
Reem misses with a hook. Rodrigues ducked under it nicely.
Reem scoring well with a low kick there.
Rodrigues throws a body shot but no joy.
Reem swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uber Reem dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jhefersson Rodrigues's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Rodrigues shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Reem as he jumps to the side.
Rodrigues throws a head kick that misses.
Rodrigues ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reem misses with a body kick.
Rodrigues throws a counter combo.
Reem swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rodrigues makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Reem here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Rodrigues looks for a takedown but Reem sprawls well.
Rodrigues ducks under a wild hook from Reem.
Reem swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Reem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reem pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rodrigues takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reem leaves Rodrigues with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Uber Reem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jhefersson Rodrigues.
Reem misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reem fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reem looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A nice side step and Rodrigues releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rodrigues forces Reem back against the cage and clinches.
Reem misses with a punch on the inside.
Rodrigues is trying to push Reem away but Reem has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rodrigues is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Reem gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Reem lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rodrigues has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Reem uses from the top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Reem's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Reem has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rodrigues has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Reem is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rodrigues.
Rodrigues tries to control but Reem manages to take his back.
Uber Reem is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reem trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Rodrigues doesn't escape.
Rodrigues is keeping busy.
Rodrigues is really stuck here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reem struggling to keep hold of the position.
Reem keeps control of the position as Rodrigues tries to break free.
Rodrigues rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Rodrigues wants to control but Reem is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rodrigues works his way to full guard. Good work.
Reem wants to stand but Rodrigues has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Reem is fighting to break Rodrigues's control of his arms but Rodrigues is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Reem defends well.
Reem trying to control but Rodrigues is working from the bottom.
Rodrigues tries to strike from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reem tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodrigues is retaining full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jhefersson Rodrigues has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rodrigues checks a low kick from Reem.
Rodrigues falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Reem to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Uber Reem showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Reem, 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uber Reem!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rick Lattimore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Hackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hackett has chosen Genesis - Firth of Fith as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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202 lbs
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193 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Good chin |
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Good kicks
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rick Lattimore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Steve Hackett!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Dirk Anderson and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hackett looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hackett.
Lattimore has Hackett up against the cage in a clinch.
Lattimore blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hackett lands a shot to the body.
Hackett pushes Lattimore back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lattimore blocks a body shot from Hackett.
Hackett takes a shot to the head.
Hackett misses with a punch to the body.
Hackett letting Lattimore take a breather here.
Lattimore can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackett lands a body shot.
Lattimore fails to pull guard.
Hackett tries a body shot but Lattimore blocks it.
Lattimore blocks a body shot from Hackett.
A short body shot lands from Hackett as the two fighters clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lattimore is trying to pull guard but Hackett turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lattimore goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hackett prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Lattimore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hackett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hackett cracks Lattimore with a nice body shot.
Lattimore manages to break the clinch.
Lattimore fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hackett scores with a kick to the midsection.
A solid body kick from Hackett.
Lattimore is breathing heavily.
Lattimore swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hackett counters with a nice body kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hackett.
Steve Hackett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hackett thumps Lattimore with a low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hackett.
Hackett scores with a nice body kick.
Nice body kick from Hackett.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hackett bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lattimore will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hackett throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hackett scores with a push kick.
Hackett dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lattimore. That did some damage!
Hackett thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lattimore if he has to take too many more of those.
Hackett lands a nice looking body kick.
Hackett throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hackett fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lattimore has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hackett keeps Lattimore at a distance using the push kick.
Lattimore steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hackett. That one must have hurt.
Nice body kick from Hackett.
Hackett moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hackett stuns Lattimore with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lattimore has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hackett.
Lattimore walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hackett.
Hackett scores with a kick to the body.
Hackett scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hackett scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hackett keeps Lattimore at a distance using the push kick.
Hackett lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hackett thuds his shin into the meat of Lattimore's side.
Hackett lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hackett connects with a nice looking jab.
It looks like Rick Lattimore has been cut.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hackett. Lattimore shrugs it off though.
Lattimore takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hackett connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hackett.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hackett tries a head kick but it misses.
Lattimore throws a big counter combination but Hackett scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hackett scores with a spinning back kick!
Hackett lands with a nice body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hackett.
Lattimore misses with a kick to the body
and Hackett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steve Hackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hackett throws a head kick that misses
and Hackett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lattimore crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hackett - the referee stops the clock and Lattimore gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hackett. Lattimore manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lattimore steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hackett. That one must have hurt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hackett.
Lattimore walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hackett.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hackett, right into the meat.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hackett, right into the meat.
Hackett connects with a looping right hand.
Good leg kick by Hackett there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hackett turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lattimore lands a nice hook to Hackett's body. Hackett takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lattimore is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hackett lands a leg kick that knocks Lattimore off balance momentarily.
Hackett cracks the inside of Lattimore's front leg.
Hackett connects with a leg kick. Lattimore looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Hackett dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rick Lattimore's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Both fighters circling a little - Hackett finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hackett tries a head kick but it misses.
As Hackett tries to get set, Lattimore tries to push him back and clinch up but Hackett manages to avoid the attempt.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hackett!
Lattimore tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hackett.
Hackett lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Good exchange - Hackett coming out on top.
Lattimore's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Nice body kick there by Hackett.
Hackett throws a nice head kick!
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hackett 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.
Lattimore takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hackett scores with a leg kick.
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!
Lattimore stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hackett.
Lattimore steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hackett. That one must have hurt.
Hackett throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hackett throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hackett scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hackett connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hackett thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lattimore if he has to take too many more of those.
Hackett keeps Lattimore at a distance using the push kick.
Hackett lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hackett explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hackett lands a nice looking body kick.
Rick Lattimore is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hackett buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lattimore tries to clinch there but Hackett circles away.
Lattimore takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lattimore closes the distance and clinches up with Hackett, looking for a takedown. Lattimore pushes Hackett against the cage but Hackett circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hackett throws a front kick that sends Lattimore stumbling back into the cage.
Nice body kick from Hackett.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hackett.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hackett.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lattimore stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hackett.
That kick from Hackett tenderised Lattimore's leg. Lattimore is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lattimore clinches.
Lattimore has Hackett pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hackett manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lattimore drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Lattimore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hackett breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lattimore walks into a stiff left hand from Hackett.
Hackett throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lattimore takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hackett throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lattimore walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hackett.
Hackett connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hackett scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lattimore tries to clinch there but Hackett circles away.
Hackett slips a jab and a cross from Lattimore.
Lattimore walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hackett.
Hackett throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hackett throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hackett lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lattimore fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lattimore takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hackett moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lattimore shoots in and drives through. Hackett sprawls well.
Hackett pushes Lattimore away with a front kick.
Hackett moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hackett thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lattimore if he has to take too many more of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both fighters circling a little - Hackett finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lattimore takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hackett lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lattimore's sensitive parts.
Nice body kick from Hackett.
Hackett scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hackett bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hackett.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hackett.
Hackett buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hackett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lattimore takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hackett throws a leg kick which misses Lattimore's front leg but catches the back leg as Lattimore tries to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hackett!
Lattimore on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hackett keeps Lattimore at a distance using the push kick.
Steve Hackett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hackett lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Hackett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rick Lattimore's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Hackett lands with an overhand left.
Hackett blocks a head kick by Lattimore.
Lattimore tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hackett swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hackett - that will leave a mark!
Lattimore misses with a takedown
and Hackett counters with a solid body kick.
Hackett getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice body kick there by Hackett.
Lattimore takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hackett, right into the meat.
Lattimore takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lattimore takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hackett - that will leave a mark!
A chopping leg kick lands by Hackett.
A punch combination from Lattimore misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hackett, right into the meat.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hackett.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hackett, as that shot connected.
Lattimore walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hackett.
Hackett throws a front kick that sends Lattimore stumbling back into the cage.
Lattimore takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Good exchange - Hackett coming out on top.
Lattimore tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hackett defends well and Lattimore ends up having to push Hackett into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A solid body kick from Hackett.
Hackett uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hackett thuds his shin into the meat of Lattimore's side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lattimore dives in for a single leg takedown but Hackett sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Lattimore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lattimore shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hackett lands with a thumping leg kick.
Steve Hackett is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hackett.
Hackett scores with a sloppy right hand. Lattimore should have avoided that one.
Hackett fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hackett thumps Lattimore with a low kick.
Lattimore throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hackett.
Hackett lands a leg kick that knocks Lattimore off balance momentarily.
A head kick misses from Lattimore.
Lattimore backing away here, and Hackett unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hackett connects with a solid leg kick.
Lattimore sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lattimore wants to clinch
and Hackett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lattimore takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hackett scores with a leg kick.
Lattimore tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hackett swivels and escapes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hackett throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hackett lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hackett - that will leave a mark!
Lattimore misses with a low kick.
Hackett digs a good hook to Lattimore's body.
Lattimore misses with a kick to the body.
Lattimore is looking to clinch but Hackett is avoiding it.
Hackett throws a fast counter high kick but Lattimore manages to duck under it in time.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hackett.
Hackett lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hackett lands with a slapping head kick.
Nice body kick there by Hackett.
Lattimore fails with the takedown.
Hackett lands a front kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hackett scoring well with a low kick there.
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!
Lattimore takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hackett throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hackett connects with a jab.
Hackett lands a head kick!
Hackett connects with a crisp jab.
Hackett takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lattimore shoots in for a takedown but Hackett shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That kick from Hackett tenderised Lattimore's leg. Lattimore is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lattimore throws a head kick but Hackett moves out of range.
Hackett connects with an inside leg kick.
Rick Lattimore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hackett keeps Lattimore at a distance using the push kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Hackett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hackett has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 24:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 25:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Hackett!
Steve Hackett managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Island's Forbidden Fruits, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Carlixto Campana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kia Nav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlixto Campana has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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135 lbs
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Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Carlixto Campana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kia Nav!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Sandra Marshall and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campana shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Campana is nestled in close to Nav, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Campana working the head and body with strikes.
Campana lands with a punch from half guard.
Campana not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nav is not content to let Campana control the position.
Campana is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nav is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Campana not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campana seems to be working for a kimura but Nav defends the submission attempt.
Nav is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Campana pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campana wants to take a breather but Nav is having none of it.
Campana drops an elbow to the side of Nav's head.
Nav trying to control from the bottom.
Campana lands with a punch from half guard.
Nav tries to get to full guard but Campana has control of the leg.
Campana scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nav moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Campana throws an elbow that misses. Nav uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Campana's guard. Nice move by Nav!
Campana is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campana trying to control the position.
Campana looking for a sweep. Not yet Campana, not yet.
Nav is pushing down on Campana's leg trying to pass to half guard. Campana is fighting to maintain full guard but Nav has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nav is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nav is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Campana sees it coming and defends easily.
Campana tries to get to full guard but Nav has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campana makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Campana.
Campana working a defensive guard but Nav passes into half guard.
Campana looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Campana tries to roll over but Nav keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Campana is working hard here to advance position.
Campana wants to control but Nav is keeping busy.
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.
Campana wants to improve his position but Nav is controlling well.
Campana makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Campana.
Campana knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nav on the ground.
Campana is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nav defends well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Campana lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlixto Campana dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nav closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Campana did well to prevent Nav getting side control.
Campana wants to get back to full guard.
Nav tries to pass to full mount but Campana defends it.
Campana is looking to improve his position.
Campana on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Campana tries to get out of the position.
Campana trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nav seems to be looking for submissions.
Campana keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nav sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Campana wants to get back to full guard.
Campana regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nav won't allow Campana to sweep him here.
Nav engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nav throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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.
Nav throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nav tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Campana counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Campana landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nav wants to get back to full guard.
Campana trying to control from Nav's half guard. Nav has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Campana has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Campana looking to pass the guard.
Campana is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campana trying to control the position from guard on top but Nav is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Campana lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Campana missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Campana accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nav lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Campana trying to keep a closed guard but Nav is proving a slippery customer.
Campana looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nav trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nav is looking to work some ground and pound but Campana has wrist control.
Nav is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nav wants to control from the top but Campana keeps moving.
Campana looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Campana is on top in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Campana trying to control the position from guard on top but Nav is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Campana scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kia Nav will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Campana's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nav feints and as Campana raises his hands in defense, Nav changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Campana tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Campana looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nav passes into half guard.
Campana trying to hold on to Nav's head to control him but Nav postures up.
Campana is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Carlixto Campana overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nav missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campana is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Nav seems content to control.
Nav stalling away here and it's allowed Campana to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Campana has a closed guard, preventing Nav from standing up.
Campana looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nav is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Campana is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nav's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nav fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Campana to the ground. Nav is now in Campana's guard.
Campana is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nav slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nav stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Campana swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campana looking for a sweep. Not yet Campana, not yet.
Nav trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Campana is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nav throws a big right hand that misses.
Nav pushes down on Campana's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nav content to control rather than advance.
Campana is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nav wants to control but Campana is keeping him busy.
Nav is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nav closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nav lands in his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kia Nav comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nav has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kia Nav!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between De Lima Russo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kari Karhu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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178 lbs
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183 lbs
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Basic striking
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, De Lima Russo!
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, Kari Karhu!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Bart Greer and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karhu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Russo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Karhu sprawls well. Karhu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Russo gets slowly back to his feet.
Russo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Karhu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Russo moves out of range as Karhu strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Russo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Karhu sprawls well. Karhu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Russo gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for De Lima Russo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karhu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russo has a takedown stuffed.
Karhu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Russo.
Karhu cracks Russo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Karhu is leaning against Russo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Russo is breathing heavily.
Russo fails to pull guard.
Karhu lands a hook that snaps the head of Russo backwards.
Karhu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Russo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Karhu just stands there and leans against the cage.
Karhu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Karhu.
Karhu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Russo backwards.
Russo is rocked!
Good body shot from Karhu.
Russo takes a shot to the head.
Oh Russo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Karhu lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Karhu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karhu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Russo or not.
A short left from Karhu.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Karhu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Russos head.
Russo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Karhu lands a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Karhu as the two fighters clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karhu just leaning against Russo, taking a breather.
The referee calls for Karhu to work.
Karhu unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Russo! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Karhu is unloading with more strikes now! Russo drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kari Karhu!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hessu Hopo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mitchell's entrance music is Baha Men - Island Boy. A fine choice. Tom Mitchell had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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211 lbs
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216 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tom Mitchell!
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, Hessu Hopo!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Sandra Marshall and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hopo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hopo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mitchell with a body shot.
Hopo scores with a jab.
Hopo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mitchell.
Hopo forces Mitchell back against the cage and clinches.
Mitchell looking to slow down the pace here.
Mitchell tries to circle away but Hopo has him pinned against the cage.
Mitchell takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Hopo.
Hopo lands with a short shot to the head.
Hopo lands with a short shot to the head.
Mitchell taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell is looking to break free of the clinch but Hopo has double underhooks.
Mitchell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mitchell can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Mitchell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Hopo.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hopo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Hopo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mitchell pushes Hopo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hopo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mitchell backwards.
Mitchell is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A left hand lands to the body for Hopo.
I was talking to Mitchell's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hopo lands with a right to the head.
Mitchell wants a takedown but no success here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopo effectively controlling the action here.
A short uppercut from Hopo.
Hopo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mitchell backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mitchell.
Hopo stalling against the cage.
Hopo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hopo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hopo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hopo stalling.
Mitchell is trying to force a seperation but Hopo has the dominant position.
Mitchell takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mitchell.
Hopo lands an uppercut.
Mitchell is rocked!
A shot in the inside from Hopo.
Oh Mitchell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mitchell can't break the clinch.
Hopo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hopo.
Hopo dips a shoulder and cracks Mitchell with a mighty uppercut! Mitchell falls back against the cage and Hopo unloads with a barrage of strikes! Mitchell 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 - Hopo screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hessu Hopo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake Houghton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herra Hiiri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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172 lbs
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168 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jake Houghton!
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, Herra Hiiri!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Bart Greer and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hiiri pushes Houghton up against the cage in a clinch.
Houghton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hiiri's elbow.
Houghton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Houghton misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Houghton.
Houghton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Houghton working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Houghton.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Houghton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hiiri content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hiiri cracks Houghton with a nice body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hiiri - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Houghton throws a punch but it's blocked by Hiiri.
Houghton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Houghton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Houghton throws a punch but it's blocked by Hiiri.
Hiiri scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Houghton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hiiri's elbow.
Hiiri holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hiiri lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hiiri throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiiri lands a body shot.
Houghton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Houghton blocks a body shot from Hiiri.
Hiiri blocks an uppercut.
Houghton struggles to land a body shot inside as Hiiri controls his hands.
Houghton tries to throw a body punch but Hiiri avoids it by throwing Houghton back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Houghton fails to land.
A short body shot lands from Houghton as the two fighters clinch.
Houghton misses with the head strike.
Houghton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Houghton working aggressively here.
Houghton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hiiri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hiiri is looking to control Houghton's arms but Houghton gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hiiri has his back to the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Houghton fails to land.
Houghton throws a punch but it's blocked by Hiiri.
Houghton tries a body shot but Hiiri blocks it.
Nice body punch from Houghton - that landed with a thud.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiiri scores with a shot to the side of Houghton's head.
Hiiri can't find room to land a body shot as Houghton controls the action.
Houghton throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Hiiri.
Hiiri blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Houghton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hiiri blocking some punches.
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!
Hiiri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Houghton lands a shoulder strike.
Houghton blocks an uppercut.
Hiiri gets through Houghton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Houghton looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Houghton lands a body shot.
Hiiri prevents a body shot from Houghton.
Hiiri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Houghton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Houghton misses with some punches.
Houghton throws a punch but it's blocked by Hiiri.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiiri lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hiiri content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hiiri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Houghton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hiiri lands a right hand.
Hiiri tries to throw a body punch but Houghton avoids it by throwing Hiiri back against the cage.
We've been informed that Hiiri has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Houghton throws a punch but it's blocked by Hiiri.
Houghton tries to throw a body punch but Hiiri avoids it by throwing Houghton back against the cage.
Hiiri is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Houghton scores with a shoulder strike.
Hiiri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Houghton fails to land.
Houghton has a couple of punches blocked by Hiiri.
Houghton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Houghton is working Hiiri over against the cage.
Houghton has a couple of punches blocked by Hiiri.
Houghton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Houghton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Hiiri scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hiiri throws a punch but it's blocked by Houghton.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Houghton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Houghton as Hiiri tries to tie him up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Houghton as Hiiri tries to tie him up.
Hiiri seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Houghton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hiiri's elbow.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hiiri scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right handed body shot lands from Houghton.
Hiiri is struggling to control the position.
Hiiri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Houghton.
Hiiri is rocked!
Houghton gets through Hiiri's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hiiri is still on wobbly legs! Can Houghton finish him?
Houghton unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Hiiri! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Houghton is unloading with more strikes now! Hiiri drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Houghton!
An out of breath Jake Houghton thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Cormier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malaquias Teixeira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anthony Cormier has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Anthony Cormier !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Malaquias Teixeira!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Peter Branson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teixeira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cormier avoids the body shot from Teixeira.
Cormier cracks a nice hook into Teixeira's ribs.
Teixeira moves in looking to clinch but Cormier pushes him off.
Teixeira wants to clinch up but Cormier keeps it at a distance.
Cormier looks to score with a jab to the body but Teixeira is just out of range.
Teixeira tries to clinch up but Cormier circles away and keeps his distance.
Cormier appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Teixeira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cormier throws a shot from downtown. Teixeira moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Teixeira misses.
Teixeira looks to score with a jab to the body but Cormier is just out of range.
Teixeira swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cormier connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Teixeira misses the body punch
letting Cormier counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teixeira throws a jab when Cormier was well out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cormier darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Teixeira walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Teixeira is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cormier rather than just go for the knockout.
Teixeira sizes up Cormier with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Teixeira with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cormier to score with a decent uppercut.
Cormier keeps the fight on the outside.
Cormier connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Teixeira momentarily.
Teixeira tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cormier makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice body punch from Cormier .
Cormier misses with a wild body shot.
Some wild striking there from Teixeira.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Teixeira misses with a body shot.
Teixeira defending well as Cormier loads up on a big left hand.
Teixeira throws a body shot but no joy.
Teixeira moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Teixeira - that landed with a thud.
Teixeira can't find room to land a body shot as Cormier controls the action.
Cormier looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Teixeira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Teixeira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Teixeira looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Teixeira lands with a left to the head.
Teixeira working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Teixeira has a couple of punches blocked by Cormier .
A nice left hand lands by Teixeira.
Cormier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Cormier .
Cormier lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cormier swings wildly with an uppercut but Teixeira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Teixeira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cormier tries a body shot but Teixeira blocks it.
Cormier lands a right hand.
Teixeira misses with a hook from the clinch.
Teixeira scores with a nice hook to the head.
Teixeira trying to control the position but instead, Cormier has worked for underhooks and has pushed Teixeira into the cage.
Teixeira's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Teixeira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cormier 's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Cormier .
Teixeira is leaning against Cormier and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cormier blocking some punches.
Teixeira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cormier throws a punch but it's blocked by Teixeira.
Teixeira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Teixeira.
Cormier swings wildly with an uppercut but Teixeira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Teixeira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cormier 's elbow.
Teixeira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Teixeira working aggressively here.
Teixeira working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Teixeira takes a shot to the head.
Cormier lands with a left to the head.
Teixeira holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Cormier fails to land.
Cormier swings wildly with an uppercut but Teixeira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Teixeira misses with a punch to the body.
Cormier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Teixeira misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Teixeira.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Anthony Cormier will probably get the nod.
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.
Teixeira throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cormier stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Teixeira moves into the clinch successfully.
Cormier throws a punch but it's blocked by Teixeira.
Cormier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cormier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Teixeira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Teixeira lands a shoulder strike.
Cormier lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Teixeira backwards.
Cormier digs a right hand underneath Teixeira's ribcage. Teixeira let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cormier swings wildly with an uppercut but Teixeira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Teixeira has a couple of punches blocked by Cormier .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cormier throws a head punch that misses.
Teixeira taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cormier .
Teixeira stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cormier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cormier takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cormier lands with a short shot to the head.
Cormier lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Teixeira throws a head punch that misses.
Cormier can't find room to land a body shot as Teixeira controls the action.
Teixeira creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cormier 's defenses.
Cormier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Teixeira lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cormier backwards.
Teixeira lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Teixeira creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cormier lands with a short shot to the head.
Cormier cracks Teixeira with a nice body shot.
Teixeira working aggressively here.
Teixeira prevents a body shot from Cormier .
Cormier lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cormier misses with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Cormier throws a head punch that misses.
Malaquias Teixeira seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Teixeira controlling the action here for a moment.
Teixeira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cormier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cormier lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Cormier .
Cormier lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Teixeira backwards.
Cormier lands a right hand that snaps the head of Teixeira backwards.
Cormier misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Cormier .
Cormier has a couple of punches blocked by Teixeira.
Cormier misses with some punches.
Cormier misses with a punch to the body.
Teixeira softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cormier misses with a punch on the inside.
Teixeira lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Cormier .
Cormier misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Teixeira.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Teixeira blocks an uppercut.
Cormier blocking some punches.
Teixeira has a couple of punches blocked by Cormier .
Cormier softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cormier avoids a wild elbow strike from Teixeira.
Teixeira scores with a nice hook to the head.
Teixeira struggles to land a body shot inside as Cormier controls his hands.
Cormier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Teixeira's elbow.
Teixeira misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Teixeira fails to land.
Teixeira has a couple of punches blocked by Cormier .
Teixeira displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cormier up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Cormier .
A nice right hand lands inside from Teixeira.
Teixeira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cormier lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Teixeira creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cormier 's defenses.
Cormier misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Teixeira as the two fighters clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cormier lands with a left to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Teixeira.
Cormier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Teixeira lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cormier backwards.
Teixeira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Teixeira misses with a punch on the inside.
Teixeira works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Teixeira lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Teixeira fails to land.
Teixeira lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Cormier fails to land.
Cormier 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Teixeira lands a damaging elbow.
Teixeira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Malaquias Teixeira will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Teixeira gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Teixeira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cormier swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cormier throws the left hand but Teixeira avoids the punch easily.
Teixeira closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Cormier fails to land.
Teixeira lands an elbow inside.
Teixeira throws a head punch that misses.
Teixeira looking to slow down the pace here.
Teixeira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teixeira lands an elbow that stopped Cormier in his tracks for a moment.
Teixeira tries to throw a body punch but Cormier avoids it by throwing Teixeira back against the cage.
Teixeira can't find room to land a body shot as Cormier controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Teixeira.
Cormier lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Teixeira backwards.
Cormier has a couple of punches blocked by Teixeira.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cormier pushes Teixeira back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cormier avoids a wild elbow strike from Teixeira.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cormier .
Teixeira misses with a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Teixeira lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cormier lands a nice uppercut.
Teixeira throws a punch but it's blocked by Cormier .
Cormier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Teixeira lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cormier tries to work over Teixeira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cormier misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Teixeira.
Cormier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Teixeira.
Teixeira lands a right hand.
Cormier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cormier blocks an elbow strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cormier has a couple of punches blocked by Teixeira.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cormier blocking some punches.
Teixeira misses with an elbow over the top.
Teixeira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Teixeira swings wildly with an uppercut but Cormier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cormier throws a head punch that misses.
Teixeira swings wildly with an uppercut but Cormier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cormier blocks a body shot from Teixeira.
Cormier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Teixeira pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Cormier fails to land.
Teixeira tries to throw a body punch but Cormier avoids it by throwing Teixeira back against the cage.
Teixeira creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cormier 's defenses.
Cormier avoids a wild elbow strike from Teixeira.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cormier throws a head punch that misses.
Cormier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Teixeira fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Teixeira creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Teixeira struggles to land a body shot inside as Cormier controls his hands.
Cormier scores with a hook to the body.
Cormier makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cormier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cormier avoids a wild elbow strike from Teixeira.
Cormier misses with some punches.
Cormier prevents a body shot from Teixeira.
Teixeira lands with a right to the head.
Teixeira misses with the head strike.
Cormier takes an elbow to the temple.
Teixeira lands with a light punch inside.
Teixeira throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cormier lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cormier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cormier throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short uppercut from Cormier .
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Teixeira creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cormier tries a body shot but Teixeira blocks it.
Cormier throws a head punch that misses.
Teixeira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Teixeira has a couple of punches blocked by Cormier .
Teixeira tries to throw a body punch but Cormier avoids it by throwing Teixeira back against the cage.
Teixeira comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cormier misses with some punches.
Teixeira lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Teixeira blocking some punches.
Cormier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Teixeira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Teixeira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Teixeira - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malaquias Teixeira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Teixeira has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Malaquias Teixeira!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Dodson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Laponov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Igor Laponov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Dodson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Igor Laponov!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Daniel Franklin and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laponov misses with a head kick.
Laponov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Laponov throws a leg kick
and Dodson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Laponov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dodson counters with a straight right hand.
Dodson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Laponov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Laponov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dodson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dodson lands a jab.
Laponov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Dodson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laponov tries a low kick but Dodson avoids it.
Laponov fails to land the takedown.
John Dodson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Laponov.
Dodson scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dodson scores with a hook to the body. Laponov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Laponov throws a looping overhand right but Dodson ducks down to avoid it.
Laponov misses with a takedown attempt
and Dodson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Laponov is rocked!
Laponov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dodson rattles Laponov with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Laponov tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Dodson dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Laponov stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). John Dodson !
John Dodson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cloud Strife (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francis Hooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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255 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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195 cm
25
273 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Cloud Strife!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Francis Hooper!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Winston Alpacca and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strife thows a left - swing and a miss!
Francis Hooper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hooper has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hooper misses with some punches.
Hooper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strife tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hooper tries to work over Strife's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hooper blocks an uppercut.
Hooper blocks a body shot from Strife.
Strife gets through Hooper's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hooper throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hooper leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hooper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooper lands a body shot in the clinch.
Strife misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strife lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hooper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strife's elbow.
Hooper blocks an uppercut.
Hooper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hooper slows down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strife struggles to land a body shot inside as Hooper controls his hands.
Strife throws a punch but it's blocked by Hooper.
Hooper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hooper trying to stall but Strife improves his position.
Strife misses with a punch to the body.
Strife definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Strife throws a punch but it's blocked by Hooper.
Good body shot from Hooper.
Strife swings wildly with an uppercut but Hooper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hooper has Strife pushed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Strife scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hooper tries a body shot but Strife blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Strife fails to land.
Hooper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strife blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strife working aggressively here.
Strife prevents a body shot from Hooper.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hooper misses with a punch to the body.
Hooper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Strife backwards.
Strife blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hooper.
Strife tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hooper's elbow.
Strife misses with the head strike.
Strife misses with the head strike.
Strife tries to throw a body punch but Hooper avoids it by throwing Strife back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Strife working aggressively here.
Strife misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Strife.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Strife.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strife misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hooper creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Strife doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Strife throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hoopers head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Strife.
Strife makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hooper looks winded!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hooper creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Strife as Hooper tries to tie him up.
Hooper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've been informed that Hooper has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hooper has a couple of punches blocked by Strife.
Strife presses Hooper against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Strife.
Hooper tries to stall but Strife uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Strife scores with a shot to the side of Hooper's head.
Hooper can't find room to land a body shot as Strife controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Strife.
Strife throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hoopers head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Strife as Hooper tries to tie him up.
Strife misses with a hook to the ribs.
Strife lands a hook that snaps the head of Hooper backwards.
Hooper wants to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strife lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strife lands a left hand.
Hooper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Strife lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Strife scores with a nice short uppercut.
Strife scores with a nice hook to the head.
Strife works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Strife lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Strife lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hooper.
Strife scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Strife - that landed with a thud.
Strife lands a hook that snaps the head of Hooper backwards.
Strife lands with a right to the head.
Strife makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Strife lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Strife lands with a light punch inside.
Strife lands with a short shot to the head.
Strife lands a body shot in the clinch.
Strife lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cloud Strife dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Strife thuds a left hand into Hooper's body.
A slow jab from Hooper misses its intended target.
Strife scores with a punch to the head.
Strife moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hooper is looking to clinch.
Hooper throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Strife to counter with a crisp jab.
Strife lands a jab to Hooper's midsection.
Strife cracks Hooper with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hooper looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Strife finish him?
Hooper is rocked!
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Strife here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strife ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Hooper out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cloud Strife!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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