Kong's Island PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Hendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Satya Mahi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hendricks comes to the cage accompanied by Wheelz of Steel by Outkast. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Hendricks
vs
Mahi

178 cm
19
168 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

180 cm
19
179 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mickey Hendricks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Satya Mahi!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, David Hoff and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hendricks is looking to counter punch.
Mahi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Hendricks was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mahi tries to clinch but Hendricks moves out of range.
Hendricks definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circling - Mahi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Mahi misses.
Hendricks is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahi fails with an attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Hendricks misses the target.
Nice cross by Mahi.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks misses with the combination.
Satya Mahi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mahi tries to clinch up but Hendricks circles away and keeps his distance.
Hendricks is looking to counter punch.
Hendricks scores with a shot to the body.
Mahi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hendricks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hendricks throwing a counter right hand but Mahi manages to avoid it.
Hendricks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mahi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mahi misses with a hook.
Hendricks throwing a counter right hand but Mahi manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahi throws a lazy right hand but Hendricks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mahi thuds a left hand into Hendricks's body.
A swing and a miss from Mahi.
Mahi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A quick step to the side and Hendricks tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mahi is looking to clinch but Hendricks is avoiding it.
Hendricks was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hendricks keeps the fight on the outside.
Mahi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mahi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

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

Hendricks is rocked!
Mahi tries to clinch up
and Hendricks counters with a right hand to the body.
Oh Hendricks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hendricks stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mahi cracks Hendricks with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Satya Mahi!
A very excited looking Satya Mahi 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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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Master Roshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Balka Islander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Islander is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by We will rock you. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Roshi
vs
Islander

195 cm
25
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
26
185 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful

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, Master Roshi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Balka Islander!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Sandra Marshall and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Islander tries to clinch
and Islander takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Balka Islander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Islander is looking to clinch.
Roshi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Islander darts in trying to clinch
and Roshi counters with a straight right hand.
Roshi misses with a body shot.
Islander appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Islander closes the distance but Roshi moves to the side
and Roshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Roshi jabs Islander right on the nose. Islander blinks but takes it well.
Islander darts in trying to clinch
and Roshi counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roshi throws a shot from downtown. Islander moves away and avoids it.
Roshi connects with a jab.
Roshi missing with a left hand there. Islander was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Islander wants to clinch
and Roshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Roshi lands a lovely overhand right.
Islander looks to clinch
and Roshi counters with a left to the body.
Islander moves out of range of the strikes.
Islander fails in his attempt to clinch.
Islander doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Roshi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Islander fails in his attempt to clinch.
Islander tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Roshi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Roshi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Roshi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Islander walks into a left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roshi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Islander was well out of range. Poor timing from Roshi.
Roshi throws a shot to the body.
Roshi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Islander wants to clinch
and Roshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roshi scores with a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Roshi.
Islander tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Roshi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Islander tries to clinch
and Roshi counters with a stiff right hand.
Roshi digs a good body shot into Islander's ribs.
Roshi scores with a jab.
Islander tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Roshi counters with a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Roshi.
Roshi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Roshi connects with a jab.
Roshi lands a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Islander looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Islander looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Roshi's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Roshi duly obliges.
Nice uppercut lands for Roshi. That snapped Islander's head back.
Islander wants to clinch but Roshi slips to the side
letting Roshi counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roshi throws a hook but Islander blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Islander looks to clinch
letting Roshi counter with a right hand.
Roshi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Roshi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Islanders jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Roshi looks to throw the jab but Islander is out of range.
Islander wants to clinch.
Islander tries to clinch but Roshi is having none of it.
A quick step to the side and Roshi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roshi's corner calls for a 1-2. Roshi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A left and a right from Roshi both land. Nice combination.
Islander walks into a left hand.
Roshi lands a slapping body shot.
Nice shot lands for Roshi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Master Roshi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Islander is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Roshi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Islander doesn't manage to clinch there - Roshi circles away.
Roshi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Islander gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Islander might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Roshi has got the better of the exchanges.
Roshi sizes up Islander with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Islander tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Roshi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Roshi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Islander tries to clinch but Roshi is having none of it.
Islander has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Roshi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Islander swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Roshi cracks Islander with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Islander tries to close the distance and clinch but Roshi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Roshi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Islander is looking to clinch.
Roshi's corner calls for a 1-2. Roshi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Islander tries to clinch but Roshi moves away
letting Roshi counter with a right hand.
Master Roshi is winning the standup battle so far.
Islander on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Roshi jabs at Islander's body.
Roshi lands a jab to Islander's midsection.
Roshi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Islander wants to clinch
and Roshi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Balka Islander is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Islander walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Roshi scores with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roshi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Roshi throws an overhand right that lands on Islander's shoulder, as Islander tries to avoid the shot.
Roshi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Islander moves to clinch but Roshi breaks away
and Roshi counters with a nice uppercut.
Roshi misses with a hook.
Jab, jab by Roshi - just one landing.
Islander tries to clinch but Roshi moves away
and Roshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Islander is rocked!
Roshi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Islander can do to turn this around?
Islander is looking to clinch.
Roshi misses with a looping right.
Islander tries to counter by closing the distance.
Islander tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Roshi is looking to counter punch.
Roshi keeps the fight on the outside.
Islander is looking to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roshi loads up on a big right hand but Islander slips the punch.
Islander closes the distance but Roshi moves to the side
and Roshi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Islander wants to clinch.
Roshi lands a head shot.
Islander tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Roshi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Roshi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Islander tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Roshi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Islander on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Roshi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Islander wants to clinch but Roshi slips to the side
and Roshi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Islander tries to clinch up but Roshi circles away and keeps his distance.
Roshi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Roshi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Roshi takes a swing at Islander's ribcage but misses.
Islander slips under a jab from Roshi.
Islander on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Roshi lands a head shot.
Islander closes the distance but Roshi moves to the side
and Roshi counters with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd cheers as Roshi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Islander doesn't seem phased though.
Roshi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Islander in his tracks.
Islander tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Roshi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Master Roshi dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Islander doesn't manage to clinch there - Roshi circles away.
Roshi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Roshi lands a jab to the head.
Roshi throws an overhand right that lands on Islander's shoulder, as Islander tries to avoid the shot.
Islander tries to clinch up.
Islander fails in his attempt to clinch.
Roshi lands a nice shot to the body.
Islander tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Roshi counter with a right hand.
Islander walks into a jab.
Roshi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Islander showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Roshi.
Roshi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Islander wants to clinch up but Roshi keeps it at a distance.
Roshi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Roshi lands a lovely overhand right.
Islander looks to clinch
letting Roshi counter with a right hand.
Islander is still on wobbly legs! Can Roshi finish him?
Islander tries to clinch up.
Islander seems to have recovered his senses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Roshi!
Islander tries to clinch up but Roshi circles away and keeps his distance.
Roshi swats away the attempt to clinch by Islander.
Islander moves to clinch but Roshi breaks away
and Roshi counters with a nice uppercut.
Islander tries to clinch but fails miserably
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Roshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Islander moves in looking to clinch but Roshi pushes him off.
Islander fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roshi looks to land a left hand but Islander moved out of range nicely.
Roshi throws a hook to the side of Islander's head but Islander sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Roshi backs off Islander throws a huge counter combo but Roshi manages to avoid it all.
Roshi loads up on a big right hand but Islander slips the punch.
Roshi misses with the combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roshi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Islander is looking to clinch.
Islander looks to clinch
enabling Roshi to counter with a crisp jab.
Roshi scores with the left hand. Islander knows he should have avoided that one.
Islander wants to clinch up but Roshi keeps it at a distance.
Islander is looking to clinch but Roshi is avoiding it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Islander avoids the body shot from Roshi.
Islander tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Roshi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Islander wants to clinch up but Roshi keeps it at a distance.
Islander takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Islander looks to clinch
and Roshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Islander tries to clinch up
letting Roshi counter with a right hand.
Islander takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Islander closes the distance but Roshi moves to the side
and Roshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Roshi circles away from the clinch attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Roshi misses the target.
Roshi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Roshi does it's job there.
Islander tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roshi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Islander tries to clinch up.
Islander slips a jab from Roshi.
Islander tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Islander looks to clinch
and Roshi counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Islander tries to clinch but Roshi is having none of it.
Roshi sizes up Islander with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Islander tries to clinch but Roshi moves away
and Roshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Islander tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Roshi counter with a right hand.
A slow jab from Roshi misses its intended target.
Balka Islander has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Master Roshi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Roshi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Islander's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Master Roshi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Roshi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:24
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:24
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Master Roshi!
The defeated Balka Islander had this to say: 'I have chosen to retire from mma. Going back to the island life. Thank you.'.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Big Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gjalund Saltsage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Big Guy's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, riz ortolani - oh my love (feat. katyna ranieri).. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Big Guy
vs
Saltsage

210 cm
26
295 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

200 cm
25
300 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mario Big Guy!
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, Gjalund Saltsage!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, David Hoff and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Big Guy tries a head kick but it misses.
Saltsage throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Big Guy on the side of the head.

It looks like Mario Big Guy has been cut.

Saltsage takes the fight into the clinch.
Saltsage misses with an elbow over the top.
Saltsage misses with an elbow over the top.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Saltsage.
Big Guy is trying to break free.
Saltsage lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Big Guy has hold of one of Saltsage's legs. Saltsage is fighting the takedown attempt but Big Guy gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Saltsage is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Saltsage really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Big Guy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Big Guy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Big Guy with a nice head shot there.
Big Guy trying to control but Saltsage is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Saltsage looking for a guillotine here but Big Guy defends easily.
Saltsage utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Big Guy trying to control but Saltsage is working from the bottom.
Big Guy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Saltsage 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.
Big Guy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Saltsage keeping moving, preventing Big Guy from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Saltsage can do anything to dispel that myth.
Saltsage thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

Saltsage has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Big Guy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

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.

Big Guy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Saltsage looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Big Guy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Big Guy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Saltsage wants to sweep here but Big Guy controlling him for the moment.
Big Guy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Saltsage's head.
Saltsage keeping moving, preventing Big Guy from controlling successfully.
Saltsage looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Big Guy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Saltsage has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Big Guy has managed to get both his arms back between Saltsage's legs - danger averted.
Big Guy wants to control from the top but Saltsage keeps moving.
Saltsage striking off his back but it's not causing Big Guy any problems.

Saltsage has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Big Guy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Big Guy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Saltsage to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Big Guy striking from the bottom.

Saltsage got a little sloppy there for a moment and Big Guy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Saltsage has managed to get both his arms back between Big Guy's legs - danger averted.
Saltsage throws an elbow that misses. Big Guy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Saltsage's guard. Nice move by Big Guy!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Big Guy throwing strikes but missing.
Big Guy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Big Guy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Saltsage wants to sweep here but Big Guy controlling him for the moment.
Big Guy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Big Guy trying to control but Saltsage is working from the bottom.
Big Guy landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Big Guy wants to control from the top but Saltsage keeps moving.
Big Guy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Big Guy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mario Big Guy's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Big Guy works the jab nicely.

Saltsage moves into the clinch successfully.
Saltsage'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.
Saltsage pushes Big Guy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Saltsage lands a hook to the side of the head.
Big Guy jumps guard but Saltsage stands there with Big Guy around his waist. Big Guy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Big Guy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saltsage is leaning against Big Guy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've been informed that Saltsage has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Saltsage lands an uppercut.
Saltsage working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Saltsage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Saltsage moves into range and clinches up with Big Guy.
Big Guy takes a shot to the head.

Big Guy is rocked!
A short left from Saltsage.
Oh Big Guy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Mario Big Guy's cut is getting worse.
Saltsage creates a little bit of space and unloads with a massive uppercut! Big Guy drops to the mat, out cold! Wow, that was brutal! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gjalund Saltsage!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nig Nig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ludwig Von Mises (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Nig
vs
Von Mises

190 cm
26
195 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

180 cm
26
195 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nig Nig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ludwig Von Mises!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Santiago Holmes and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Von Mises rushes Nig and presses him up against the cage.
Nig blocks an uppercut.
Nig fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Von Mises works on Nig's body with a couple of short punches.
Von Mises lands a shot to the body.
Nig swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Mises uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nig has a couple of punches blocked by Von Mises.
Von Mises tries to throw a body punch but Nig avoids it by throwing Von Mises back against the cage.
Von Mises tries to throw a body punch but Nig avoids it by throwing Von Mises back against the cage.
Von Mises looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Von Mises struggles to land a body shot inside as Nig controls his hands.
Von Mises blocks an uppercut.
Von Mises lands with a short shot to the head.
Nig blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Von Mises.
Von Mises tries to work over Nig's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nig definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Mises swings wildly with an uppercut but Nig uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Mises struggles to land a body shot inside as Nig controls his hands.
Von Mises goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Von Mises lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Von Mises stalling in the clinch.
Von Mises blocks an uppercut.
Von Mises blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Mises lands with a light punch inside.
Nig misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Nig scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Von Mises on the inside.
Nig is trying to break the clinch but Von Mises has him pressed against the cage.
Nig works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Von Mises misses with a body punch.
Von Mises digs a right hand into Nig's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nig's gas tank.
Von Mises is leaning against Nig and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Von Mises stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Von Mises digs a right hand into Nig's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nig's gas tank.
Nig is breathing heavily.
Nig lands a hook to the side of the head.

Nig breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Von Mises wants to clinch.
Nig takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Von Mises looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Von Mises rushes Nig and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Nig pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nig slips a jab from Von Mises.
Nig throwing a counter right hand but Von Mises manages to avoid it.
Von Mises wants to clinch but Nig slips to the side
letting Nig counter with a right hand.
Von Mises looks to land a right hand but Nig moved out of range.
Von Mises bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Von Mises ducks under a wild hook from Nig.
Von Mises wants to counter with a clinch but Nig pushes him away.
Nig misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Mises.
The fight stays on the outside here - Von Mises looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Von Mises darts in trying to clinch
letting Nig counter with a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Mises misses with an uppercut
and Nig counters with a stiff right hand.
Von Mises doesn't manage to clinch there - Nig circles away.

Von Mises has closed the distance and engaged Nig in a clinch.
Von Mises goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Von Mises lands with a right to the head.
Von Mises swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Von Mises gets through Nig's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Nig manages to break the clinch.
Nig moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Nig.
Von Mises slips under a jab.
Nig scores with a punch to the head.
Nig swings for the body but Von Mises moves out of range.
Von Mises tries to counter with a clinch but Nig shakes him off and moves away.
Von Mises tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nig paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Von Mises forces Nig back against the cage and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nig misses with some punches.
Von Mises pushes Nig back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice left hand lands by Nig.
Nig swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nig tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nig working aggressively here.
Von Mises gets through Nig's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Von Mises.
Von Mises lands with a short shot to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Von Mises.
Von Mises misses with a punch to the body.
Von Mises lands a body shot.
Von Mises doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Von Mises lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Von Mises on the inside.
Von Mises misses with a body punch.
Von Mises lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Nig is rocked!
Von Mises throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Oh Nig is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Von Mises.
Von Mises lands a body shot.
Von Mises digs a right hand into Nig's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nig's gas tank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ludwig Von Mises dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Von Mises closes the distance and clinches.
Nig tries to break the clinch but Von Mises is controlling the position.
Nig seems to have got his legs back now.
Nig misses with a punch to the body.
Von Mises keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nig's efforts to push away.
Nig being controlled against the cage.
Nig throws a punch but it's blocked by Von Mises.

Nig breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nig lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Von Mises scores with a body shot.
Nig looks to throw the jab but Von Mises is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nig. Von Mises does a little dance to reset his feet.
Von Mises is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Von Mises bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nig avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Von Mises has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Von Mises gets a clinch.
Von Mises blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nig being controlled against the cage.
Von Mises cracks Nig with a nice body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Von Mises.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Von Mises lands a body punch in the clinch.
Von Mises lands with a light punch inside.
Von Mises lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Von Mises softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Von Mises blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ludwig Von Mises seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A shot in the inside from Von Mises.
Von Mises throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Von Mises works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nig blocks a body shot from Von Mises.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Von Mises.
Von Mises blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Mises lands an uppercut.
Von Mises stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Von Mises dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Mises lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nig or not.
Von Mises lands a hook that snaps the head of Nig backwards.
Von Mises lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A hook to the body from Von Mises.
Von Mises creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Nig with a big uppercut! Nig tries to clinch up but Von Mises pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Nig to the mat! Nig covers up and Von Mises unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ludwig Von Mises!
Ludwig Von Mises tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between James Bates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Kannberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bates comes to the cage accompanied by Gentleman. Kannberg has chosen Pavement: 'Date with IKEA' as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. James Bates has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Bates
vs
Kannberg

172 cm
26
146 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

167 cm
19
141 lbs
3 - 0 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, James Bates!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Scott Kannberg!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, David Hoff and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kannberg throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kannberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bates sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Bates gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kannberg to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bates definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kannberg lands a couple of digs.
Kannberg is in close to Bates's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bates keeping full guard, as Kannberg tries to pass.
Kannberg lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kannberg wants to control from the top but Bates keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kannberg won't allow Bates to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kannberg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kannberg with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bates keeping moving, preventing Kannberg from controlling successfully.
Kannberg is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Bates knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kannberg on the ground.
Kannberg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kannberg looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kannberg with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bates keeping moving, preventing Kannberg from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
James Bates is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kannberg fails to land the takedown.
Kannberg throws a combination that misses
and Bates counters with a nice uppercut.
Bates takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Kannberg misses the target.

Kannberg dives in and scores a takedown into Bates's guard.
Bates trying to control the position here.
Bates is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kannberg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kannberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bates is keeping the position for now.
Bates is trying to keep Kannberg in close.
Kannberg working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kannberg wants to control from the top but Bates keeps moving.
Kannberg scoring with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kannberg wants to pass the guard but Bates is keeping the position.
Kannberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Bates is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kannberg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bates keeping moving, preventing Kannberg from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kannberg is in close to Bates's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kannberg with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kannberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Bates is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Kannberg dominated that round.
That's time! Bates's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Bates scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bates takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

Bates is rocked!
Kannberg throws a lazy right hand but Bates sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oh Bates is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jab by Kannberg.
Kannberg looks to land a combination but Bates avoids it well.
Bates jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bates paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kannberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kannberg fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kannberg misses the body punch
and Bates counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kannberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Bates seems to have got his legs back now.
Kannberg misses with a combination
and Bates cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bates lands an overhand right.

Kannberg shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bates napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bates tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Kannberg is landing with strikes from the back.
Kannberg scores with punches to the body.

Kannberg is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Bates has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Kannberg has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Bates taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Kannberg doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Scott Kannberg!
After winning the bout, Scott Kannberg thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
James Bates was interviewed post fight and said 'All I can say man is, props to my opponent tonight. He was a tough son of a bitch, and tonight he was the better man. I just wanna thank all you fans, and I promise I'll come back next time better, and stronger!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edipo Abner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konstantin Zuev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edipo Abner has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Abner
vs
Zuev

177 cm
26
205 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

185 cm
26
215 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Edipo Abner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Konstantin Zuev !
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Michael Johnstone and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zuev .
As Zuev tries to get set, Abner tries to push him back and clinch up but Zuev manages to avoid the attempt.
Zuev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zuev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abner is looking to counter the offense by Zuev and move into the clinch.
Zuev throws a big shot that misses.
Zuev is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

It looks like Edipo Abner has been cut.
Zuev throws a right and a left that both miss.
A big left from Abner misses.
Zuev 's coach down at KING OF PAIN was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Zuev 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Abner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zuev .
Abner misses with a body shot
and Zuev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Abner takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A big left from Zuev misses.
Zuev cracks Abner with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Konstantin Zuev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zuev defending well as Abner loads up on a big left hand.
Zuev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Abner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Abner seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zuev throws an overhand right that lands on Abner's shoulder, as Abner tries to avoid the shot.
Abner throws a jab when Zuev was well out of range.
Nice shot by Zuev .
Abner misses with a looping left.
A nice combination there by Zuev .
Abner swings widly with a right hand
and Zuev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abner jabs at Zuev 's body.
Zuev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Abner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Zuev tries to get set, Abner tries to push him back and clinch up but Zuev manages to avoid the attempt.
Zuev might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Abner moves forwards but Zuev connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zuev takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zuev has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Zuev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Zuev . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zuev .
Abner is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Zuev 's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Zuev lands a body shot.
Zuev missing with a left hand there. Abner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zuev lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Abner is rocked!
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!
Abner throws an overhand right that lands on Zuev 's shoulder, as Zuev tries to avoid the shot.
Zuev tries to bum rush Abner with a series of wild strikes but Abner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zuev looks to land a right hand but Abner moved out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zuev , as that shot connected.
Oh Abner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Abner gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Zuev gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Konstantin Zuev !
In his post fight interview, Konstantin Zuev started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Do Hoo Jung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Pappalardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Do Hoo Jung has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hoo Jung
vs
Pappalardo

170 cm
26
168 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

175 cm
26
166 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Island's Forbidden Fruits
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Do Hoo Jung!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Derek Pappalardo!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Dirk Anderson and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pappalardo lands the left hand.

It looks like Do Hoo Jung has been cut.
Pappalardo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jung's head backwards.
Pappalardo 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.
Jung doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pappalardo counters with a nice uppercut.

Pappalardo closes the distance and pushes Jung back into the cage.
Pappalardo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Pappalardo.
Jung trying to control the position but instead, Pappalardo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jung into the cage.
Pappalardo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jungs head.
Pappalardo swings wildly with an uppercut but Jung uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pappalardo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jung is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pappalardo to keep the fight standing.
Jung jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pappalardo walks away with a smile on his face. Jung gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've been hearing reports that Jung has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Do Hoo Jung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab lands there for Pappalardo.

Jung is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pappalardo stuffs the takedown.
Oh Jung is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jung tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pappalardo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jung somewhat.
Pappalardo closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Jung out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Derek Pappalardo!
Derek Pappalardo is the new lightweight champion!
Derek Pappalardo decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Macho Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marc Shelton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Man
vs
Shelton

180 cm
26
280 lbs
10 - 0 - 0

190 cm
26
235 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Macho Man!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marc Shelton!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, David Hoff and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man walks into a left hand.
Man throws a poor cross that misses
and Shelton counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Man instigates a clinch.
Man doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shelton throws a head punch that misses.
Shelton's coach down at Young Achievers (All Elite Coach) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Shelton's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Shelton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shelton tries a body shot but Man blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Man.

It looks like Marc Shelton has been cut.
Shelton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Man swings wildly with an uppercut but Shelton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shelton gets through Man's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Man tries to throw a body punch but Shelton avoids it by throwing Man back against the cage.
A short left from Man.
Shelton prevents a body shot from Man.
A head punch on the inside from Shelton fails to land.
Man blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Man.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Man tries a body shot but Shelton blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Man goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shelton is working Man over against the cage.
Man tries to work over Shelton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shelton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Man lands with a left to the head.
Man misses with a punch to the body.
Man digs a right hand underneath Shelton's ribcage. Shelton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Man scores with a nice short uppercut.
Man lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shelton backwards.
Shelton misses with a body punch.
Shelton swings wildly with an uppercut but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man struggles to land a body shot inside as Shelton controls his hands.
Shelton misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Man.
Shelton throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Man - that landed with a thud.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man tries a body shot but Shelton blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Shelton.
Man lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from Shelton.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Man lands with a left to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Man.
Shelton looks winded!
Man tries to throw a body punch but Shelton avoids it by throwing Man back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Man.
Man lands a nice uppercut.
Shelton misses with a body punch.
Man goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Man lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shelton scores with a nice hook to the head.
Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shelton's elbow.
Man lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shelton.
Man doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Man.
Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shelton's elbow.
Man has a couple of punches blocked by Shelton.
Man throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shelton takes a shot to the head.
Shelton swings wildly with an uppercut but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shelton misses with the head strike.
Shelton blocks a body shot from Man.
Shelton misses with some punches.
Shelton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Man lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That has opened up Marc Shelton's cut even more.
Shelton throws a punch but it's blocked by Man.
Man lands with a right to the head.
Man lands a hook that snaps the head of Shelton backwards.
Shelton misses with some punches.
Shelton tries to throw a body punch but Man avoids it by throwing Shelton back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man pushes Shelton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Man lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shelton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Man drops Shelton onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Shelton is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!

Shelton is rocked!
Man creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Shelton with a big uppercut! Shelton tries to clinch up but Man pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Shelton to the mat! Shelton covers up and Man unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Macho Man!
Macho Man retains his super heavyweight title!
Macho Man decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.