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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Bickle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricky James has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?



170 cm
25
230 lbs
1 - 1 - 0
198 cm
27
280 lbs
12 - 11 - 0
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cuts easily
Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Knockout power


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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ricky James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Travis Bickle!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Dirk Anderson and David Hoff.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James shoots for a double leg takedown but Bickle sprawls well. He's pushed James's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've been hearing reports that James has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bickle connects with the punch.
Decent striking displayed by Bickle there.

It looks like Ricky James has been cut.
James gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bickle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bickle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bickle is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bickle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bickle throws a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Bickle lands an impressive looking overhand right. James doesn't seem phased though.
Bickle keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

Ricky James's cut is getting worse.
James takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

James is rocked!
James takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
BOOM! Bickle lands a beautiful left hook that drops James. James tries to recover but Bickle is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and James lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Travis Bickle!
Travis Bickle looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'i'm gonna clean these streets'.
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
53%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lenny Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masaaki Kanagawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!



190 cm
27
220 lbs
5 - 4 - 0
186 cm
27
211 lbs
11 - 7 - 0
BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Very strong
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite 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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lenny Gordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Masaaki Kanagawa!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Sandra Marshall and Peter Branson.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gordon misses with a hook. Kanagawa ducked under it nicely.
Kanagawa throws a jab but it's blocked by Gordon.
Gordon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kanagawa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gordon in his tracks.
Kanagawa digs a good hook to Gordon's body.
Kanagawa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gordon.
Kanagawa throws out a counter right but Gordon avoids it with no problem.
Kanagawa just misses with a punch to the body.
Kanagawa scores with a three punch combo!
Kanagawa lands a nice hook to Gordon's body. Gordon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kanagawa throws a body shot but no joy.
Gordon went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Masaaki Kanagawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kanagawa looks to score with a jab to the body but Gordon is just out of range.
A jab from Kanagawa does it's job there.

It looks like Lenny Gordon has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon defending well as Kanagawa loads up on a big left hand.
A combination from Kanagawa does no damage.
Gordon wants to clinch up but Kanagawa keeps it at a distance.
Gordon moves in looking to clinch but Kanagawa pushes him off.
Kanagawa missing with a left hand there. Gordon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gordon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kanagawa scores with a nice head shot.
Kanagawa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gordon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kanagawa misses with a double jab
and Gordon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

It looks like Masaaki Kanagawa has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Kanagawa finds it's target.
Nice body punch from Kanagawa.
Kanagawa throws a lazy uppercut
and Gordon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kanagawa throws a hook to the side of Gordon's head but Gordon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kanagawa swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gordon counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kanagawa misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Gordon to counter with a crisp jab.
Kanagawa loads up on a big right hand but Gordon slips the punch.
Gordon tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kanagawa manages to circle out of the way.
Gordon throws an off balance right hand
and Kanagawa counters with a one-two to the body.
Kanagawa throws out a loose jab but Gordon uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Kanagawa misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Kanagawa there.
Nice uppercut lands for Kanagawa. That snapped Gordon's head back.
Kanagawa lands with a good body shot.
Kanagawa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gordon was well out of range. Poor timing from Kanagawa.
Gordon tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kanagawa manages to circle out of the way.
Kanagawa looks to land a left hand but Gordon moved out of range nicely.
Gordon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gordon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kanagawa throws a looping overhand right but Gordon ducks down to avoid it.
Gordon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kanagawa. Gordon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kanagawa swats away the attempt to clinch by Gordon.
Kanagawa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kanagawa looks to land a right hand but Gordon moved out of range.
Kanagawa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gordon throws out the jab.
Kanagawa looks to land a combination but Gordon avoids it well.
Kanagawa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kanagawa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gordon is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kanagawa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kanagawa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gordon at a distance.
Kanagawa slips a straight right by Gordon.
Gordon staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Masaaki Kanagawa dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.


Kanagawa misses with the combination.
Kanagawa loads up on a big right hand but Gordon slips the punch.
Kanagawa misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Gordon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kanagawa throws a lazy uppercut
and Kanagawa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kanagawa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kanagawa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gordon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kanagawa throws a jab but it's blocked by Gordon.
Kanagawa takes a swing at Gordon's ribcage but misses.
Kanagawa takes one on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanagawa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gordon on the side of the head.
Kanagawa throws an overhand right that lands on Gordon's shoulder, as Gordon tries to avoid the shot.
Gordon is looking for a counter combo.
Kanagawa misses with a looping right.
Masaaki Kanagawa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kanagawa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kanagawa misses with a double jab.
Kanagawa looks to land a combination but Gordon avoids it well.
Kanagawa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gordon throws a jab but it's blocked by Kanagawa.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Gordon might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kanagawa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kanagawa throws a nice looking combination but Gordon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kanagawa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gordon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kanagawa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kanagawa. Gordon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kanagawa misses with an uppercut. Gordon saw that one coming.
Kanagawa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gordon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kanagawa throws an off balance right hand
and Gordon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kanagawa throws a body punch but Gordon moves out of range.
Kanagawa misses with an uppercut. Gordon saw that one coming.
Gordon is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kanagawa throws a nice looking combination but Gordon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kanagawa misses with a series of wild punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanagawa lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gordon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gordon looks to land a combination but Kanagawa avoids it well.
Kanagawa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gordon.
Kanagawa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gordon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kanagawa.
Gordon throws a big counter combination but Kanagawa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kanagawa throws the left hand but Gordon avoids the punch easily.
Gordon is looking to counter punch.
Kanagawa misses with a hook. Gordon ducked under it nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Gordon misses its target.
A jab from Kanagawa misses.
Kanagawa throws a looping overhand right but Gordon ducks down to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gordon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gordon throws a good cross that connects.
Kanagawa just misses with a punch to the body.
Kanagawa throws a jab but it's blocked by Gordon.

Gordon closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Kanagawa fails to land.
Gordon blocks a body shot from Kanagawa.
Kanagawa dodges an elbow strike from Gordon.
Kanagawa blocks an elbow strike from Gordon.
Gordon blocks an uppercut.
Gordon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gordon lands an elbow that stopped Kanagawa in his tracks for a moment.
Kanagawa misses with a punch to the body.
Kanagawa lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Masaaki Kanagawa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!


Gordon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kanagawa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gordon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kanagawa was well out of range. Poor timing from Gordon.
Kanagawa misses with a left hand
and Gordon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kanagawa throws a body shot but no joy.
Gordon is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kanagawa.
Kanagawa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kanagawa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kanagawa digs a good hook to Gordon's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kanagawa.
Kanagawa throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gordon counters with a straight right hand.
Gordon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon ducks under a wild hook from Kanagawa.
Gordon went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
An inside leg kick from Gordon misses.
Kanagawa looks to throw the jab but Gordon is out of range.
Kanagawa misses with a jab to the body
and Gordon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gordon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kanagawa's head.
Gordon defending well as Kanagawa loads up on a big left hand.
Gordon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kanagawa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some wild striking there from Kanagawa.
Kanagawa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kanagawa throws the left hand but Gordon avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kanagawa. Gordon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kanagawa misses with a wild body shot.
Kanagawa throws a right hand that misses
and Gordon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kanagawa misses with a hook to the body
and Gordon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kanagawa thinking.
Kanagawa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gordon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gordon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kanagawa throws a right and a left that Gordon avoids nicely.
Gordon is looking to counter punch.
Kanagawa takes a swing at Gordon's ribcage but misses.
Gordon tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kanagawa manages to circle out of the way.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon slips a jab from Kanagawa.
Gordon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gordon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kanagawa.
Kanagawa throws a hook to the side of Gordon's head but Gordon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lenny Gordon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kanagawa moves out of range as Gordon strikes.
Gordon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kanagawa takes a swing at Gordon's ribcage but misses.
Gordon is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kanagawa.
Kanagawa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kanagawa lands with a nice combination. Gordon backs away looking to recover.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kanagawa cracks a nice hook into Gordon's ribs.
Gordon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gordon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kanagawa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gordon on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kanagawa throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Gordon to counter with a crisp jab.
Kanagawa just misses with a punch to the body.
Gordon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kanagawa misses with a hook. Gordon ducked under it nicely.
Gordon went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kanagawa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kanagawa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Masaaki Kanagawa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kanagawa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gordon manages to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Masaaki Kanagawa.
I've got Kanagawa winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masaaki Kanagawa!
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G S C G energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
54%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yormomza Thundercunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Caffey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.



225 cm
20
300 lbs
8 - 1 - 1
188 cm
20
285 lbs
6 - 4 - 0
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank


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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 8 - 1 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Yormomza Thundercunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dave Caffey!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Sandra Marshall and Michael Johnstone.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thundercunt lands a jab.
Thundercunt throws a shot from downtown. Caffey moves away and avoids it.
Caffey throws a shot from downtown. Thundercunt moves away and avoids it.
Thundercunt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Caffey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thundercunt manages to avoid it.
Thundercunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Caffey.
Thundercunt dodges the punch combination from Caffey.
Caffey walks into a jab.
Caffey swings widly with a right hand
and Thundercunt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thundercunt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Caffey at a distance.
Thundercunt is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Caffey misses with a hook

and Thundercunt counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

Caffey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Caffey slips a straight right by Thundercunt.
Thundercunt slips a straight right by Caffey.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Caffey misses with a straight right.
Caffey misses the jab.
Thundercunt seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Caffey throws a jab when Thundercunt was well out of range.
Thundercunt swings for the body but Caffey moves out of range.
Caffey missing with a left hand there. Thundercunt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Caffey swings widly with a right hand
and Thundercunt counters with a straight right hand.
Caffey throws a hook but Thundercunt blocks it.
Thundercunt swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Caffey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thundercunt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thundercunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thundercunt lands with a straight right. Caffey didn't see that one coming.
Caffey misses with a right hand
and Thundercunt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Thundercunt forces Caffey back against the cage and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thundercunt.
Caffey prevents a body shot from Thundercunt.
Thundercunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A bit of stalling here from Caffey.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thundercunt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thundercunt misses with a punch on the inside.
Thundercunt lands a right hand.
Thundercunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thundercunt throws a head punch that misses.
Thundercunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Caffey is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Thundercunt tries to throw a body punch but Caffey avoids it by throwing Thundercunt back against the cage.
Thundercunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Caffey uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thundercunt.
Thundercunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Caffey uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caffey blocks an uppercut.
Thundercunt lands a shoulder strike.
Thundercunt is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Thundercunt letting Caffey take a breather here.
Caffey wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Caffey blocking some punches.
Thundercunt tries a body shot but Caffey blocks it.
Thundercunt misses with a punch on the inside.
Thundercunt lands with a left to the head.
Thundercunt misses with the head strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Caffey.
Caffey slowing the pace effectively.
Thundercunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Thundercunt fails to land.
Thundercunt lands with a right to the head.
Thundercunt misses with a punch on the inside.
Thundercunt lands a hook that snaps the head of Caffey backwards.
Caffey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Thundercunt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Caffey tries to break free but Thundercunt pushes him back against the cage.
Caffey is trying to push Thundercunt away but Thundercunt has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Thundercunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Caffey uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yormomza Thundercunt dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!



Caffey sends Thundercunt crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Caffey is motioning to the referee to let Thundercunt up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

It looks like Yormomza Thundercunt has been cut.
Caffey misses with a lunging right hand
and Caffey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Caffey cracks Thundercunt with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Caffey has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Thundercunt to stand back up!

Thundercunt is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thundercunt staying out of range there.
Oh Thundercunt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thundercunt misses with a wild body shot.
Thundercunt slips under a jab.
Thundercunt seems to have got his legs back now.
Caffey misses with a hook
and Thundercunt counters with a nice uppercut.
Caffey has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Thundercunt avoids the body shot from Caffey.
Caffey misses with a left hand

and Thundercunt counters with a crisp right hand that drops Caffey! Thundercunt lets Caffey back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
BOOM! Thundercunt lands a beautiful left hook that drops Caffey. Caffey tries to recover but Thundercunt is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Caffey lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yormomza Thundercunt!
Yormomza Thundercunt was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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FIGHT
RATING
62%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexey Oleynik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!



186 cm
27
209 lbs
8 - 5 - 0
191 cm
26
220 lbs
5 - 4 - 0
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin
Decent wrestler
Great elbows
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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alexey Oleynik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Jones!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Dirk Anderson and Michael Johnstone.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Oleynik darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

It looks like John Jones has been cut.

Jones darts in and clinches Oleynik up against the cage.
Oleynik'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.
Oleynik blocks the elbow strike.
Oleynik takes an elbow to the temple.
Jones lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Alexey Oleynik has been cut.
Oleynik works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Oleynik wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Oleynik presses Jones against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oleynik dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jones just misses with a elbow thrown towards Oleynik's brow.
A left hand lands to the body for Oleynik.
Oleynik is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Oleynik avoids a wild elbow strike from Jones.
Jones tries a body shot but Oleynik blocks it.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Oleynik fails to land.
Jones pushes off an throws an elbow but Oleynik leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Oleynik throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Oleynik pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Jones.
Oleynik blocks an elbow strike from Jones.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Oleynik on the inside.
Jones pushes off an throws an elbow but Oleynik leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Oleynik works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Oleynik blocks the elbow strike.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jones gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Oleynik avoids a wild elbow strike from Jones.
Jones throws an elbow that misses.
Oleynik dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses.
Jones lands a damaging elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Oleynik.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jones just misses with a elbow thrown towards Oleynik's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jones just misses with a elbow thrown towards Oleynik's brow.
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Oleynik takes an elbow to the temple.
Jones misses with an elbow over the top.
Jones pushes off an throws an elbow but Oleynik leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Oleynik avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Oleynik lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Our sources have told us that Oleynik has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oleynik.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oleynik's elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jones just misses with a elbow thrown towards Oleynik's brow.
Oleynik has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Oleynik blocks an elbow strike from Jones.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oleynik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oleynik working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oleynik blocks the elbow strike.
Jones lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jones lands an elbow inside that Oleynik shrugs off.
Oleynik looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Oleynik lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jones digs a right hand into Oleynik's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Oleynik's gas tank.
Jones lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jones has Oleynik pressed against the cage, preventing Oleynik from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jones.
Jones lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jones misses with an elbow over the top.
Oleynik blocks an elbow strike from Jones.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jones.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oleynik working aggressively here.
Jones lands a damaging elbow.
Jones lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
Jones gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jones lands an elbow just above Oleynik 's eye.
Oleynik has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Jones gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jones lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Oleynik swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones lands an elbow inside.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Oleynik avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the cage.
Jones misses with an elbow over the top.
Oleynik lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oleynik takes an elbow to the temple.
Jones lands an elbow just above Oleynik 's eye.
Oleynik takes an elbow to the temple.
Oleynik avoids a wild elbow strike from Jones.
Jones looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Jones dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Oleynik's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.


Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Oleynik circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Oleynik misses the target.

Jones gets a clinch.
Oleynik swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oleynik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jones lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oleynik blocks the elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jones.
Jones lands an elbow that stopped Oleynik in his tracks for a moment.
Oleynik tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Oleynik back against the cage.
Jones blocking some punches.
Oleynik takes an elbow to the temple.
Oleynik is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Oleynik avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones lands an elbow inside.
Oleynik dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
Jones creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Oleynik's defenses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jones just misses with a elbow thrown towards Oleynik's brow.
Jones lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jones lands an elbow that stopped Oleynik in his tracks for a moment.
John Jones seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jones just misses with a elbow thrown towards Oleynik's brow.
Oleynik takes an elbow to the temple.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Oleynik's defenses.
Oleynik misses with the head strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jones just misses with a elbow thrown towards Oleynik's brow.
Oleynik takes an elbow to the temple.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oleynik misses with a punch on the inside.
Oleynik takes an elbow to the forehead.
Oleynik is trying to maintain a safe position but Jones gets an underhook and turns Oleynik into the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jones.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Oleynik controls the action.
Jones gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones tries a body shot but Oleynik blocks it.
Jones throws an elbow that misses.
Jones looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Oleynik takes an elbow to the forehead.
Oleynik is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
Oleynik looking to stall.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Oleynik controls the action.
Jones lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Oleynik throws a head punch that misses.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Oleynik blocks an elbow strike.

Oleynik manages to break the clinch.

Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Oleynik, pushing him back against the cage.
Oleynik avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the cage.
Jones lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Oleynik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Oleynik blocks an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jones.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oleynik dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Oleynik is trying to maintain a safe position but Jones gets an underhook and turns Oleynik into the cage.
Oleynik trying to stall but Jones improves his position.
Nice elbow from Jones.
Oleynik blocks an elbow strike from Jones.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oleynik blocks an elbow strike.
Jones throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Oleynik avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the cage.
Oleynik blocks an elbow strike from Jones.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jones.
Jones lands a damaging elbow.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jones tries a body shot but Oleynik blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jones tries a body shot but Oleynik blocks it.
Oleynik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones lands a body punch.
Oleynik blocks an elbow strike from Jones.
Nice elbow from Jones.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jones throws an elbow that misses.
Oleynik tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Oleynik tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones lands an elbow just above Oleynik 's eye.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oleynik blocks an elbow strike from Jones.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Oleynik controls his hands.
Jones lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!



Jones rushes Oleynik and presses him up against the cage.
Jones lands an elbow that stopped Oleynik in his tracks for a moment.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jones just misses with a elbow thrown towards Oleynik's brow.
Jones gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jones.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Oleynik blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Oleynik cracks Jones with a nice body shot.
Oleynik is trying to maintain a safe position but Jones gets an underhook and turns Oleynik into the cage.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Oleynik takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jones just misses with a elbow thrown towards Oleynik's brow.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oleynik working aggressively here.
Oleynik lands a right hand.
Oleynik throws a head punch that misses.
Jones lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones lands an elbow just above Oleynik 's eye.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oleynik's elbow.
A hook to the body from Jones.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jones tries to work over Oleynik's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jones lands an elbow just above Oleynik 's eye.
Jones lands a nice elbow.
Oleynik takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jones lands an elbow just above Oleynik 's eye.
Oleynik throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Oleynik's defenses.
Jones lands a damaging elbow.
Jones works on Oleynik's body with a couple of short punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones lands an elbow inside that Oleynik shrugs off.
Jones lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Oleynik misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones lands an elbow just above Oleynik 's eye.
Jones creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Oleynik's defenses.
Jones gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jones.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jones just misses with a elbow thrown towards Oleynik's brow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jones.
Jones lands an elbow inside that Oleynik shrugs off.
Nice elbow from Jones.
Jones lands a nice elbow.

Oleynik is rocked!
Jones gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Oh Oleynik is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones lands a nice elbow.
Jones pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Oleynik! Jones unloads with more strikes and Oleynik sinks to his knees! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Jones!
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
90%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Bean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mitchell has chosen Baha Men - Island Boy as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.



190 cm
27
220 lbs
7 - 4 - 1
198 cm
27
211 lbs
8 - 6 - 0
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong
Good wrestler
Decent boxing
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 7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Johnny Bean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tom Mitchell!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Daniel Franklin and Dirk Anderson.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bean stuns Mitchell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bean throws a body punch but Mitchell moves out of range.
Mitchell has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bean is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Johnny Bean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Bean.
Mitchell misses with a takedown attempt - Bean sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bean missing with a left hand there. Mitchell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And Mitchell tries to counter it with a takedown but Bean pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bean throws a body shot but no joy.
Bean steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mitchell.

Bean takes the fight into the clinch.
Mitchell working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bean lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bean has a couple of punches blocked by Mitchell.
Bean tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mitchell tries to pull guard but Bean won't allow it.
Mitchell displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bean up against the cage.
Mitchell misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bean breaks the clinch.
Bean scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A big left from Bean misses.
Bean rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mitchell counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bean throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mitchell avoids the body shot from Bean.
Mitchell changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mitchell swats away the attempt to clinch by Bean.
Bean looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bean tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mitchell was well out of range. Poor timing from Bean.
Mitchell misses with a takedown attempt - Bean sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Bean on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnny Bean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Mitchell.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bean misses with an uppercut. Mitchell saw that one coming.
Bean is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.

Bean closes the distance and clinches.
Mitchell prevents Bean from breaking the clinch.
Mitchell can't find room to land a body shot as Bean controls the action.
Bean throws a head punch that misses.
Bean throws a head punch that misses.
Bean misses with some punches.
Bean misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bean gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mitchell.
Mitchell has Bean pressed against the cage.

Mitchell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mitchell moves away from the strike by Bean.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the body from Bean misses
and Mitchell counters with a nice uppercut.
Bean throws a lazy uppercut
and Mitchell counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bean thinking.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell tries to move into range but Bean moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bean, as that shot connected.
Bean throws a right hand that misses
and Mitchell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bean scores with a decent looking hook.
Bean loads up on a big right hand but Mitchell slips the punch.

Bean gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mitchell.
Bean lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Bean escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bean throws a right hand that misses
and Mitchell counters with a straight right hand.
Bean misses with a looping left.
Bean lands a lovely overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bean throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bean takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bean misses with a hook
and Bean takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bean misses with a double jab

so Mitchell counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Bean is rocked!
Mitchell passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Mitchell tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mitchell has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bean on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bean tries to get out of the position.
Bean manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Mitchell looking for submissions off his back.
Mitchell moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Bean dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.


Bean misses with a straight left.
Mitchell changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mitchell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bean avoids it really well and circles away.
Bean misses with a hook
and Mitchell counters with a stiff right hand.

Mitchell shoots in and bounces Bean off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bean keeping moving, preventing Mitchell from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell advances to half guard.
Still in half guard, Mitchell seems content to control.

Mitchell is looking for a kimura here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bean wants to get back to full guard.
Mitchell is trying to control the action in half guard but Bean is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bean is in trouble now - Mitchell has advanced to mount!
Bean knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mitchell on the ground.

Mitchell working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Mitchell with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

Mitchell is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Bean to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Bean shrugs it off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mitchell is working for a guillotine from mount but Bean frees his head quite easily.
Bean is trying to escape the mount.
Mitchell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bean is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bean is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bean tries to control Mitchell's body but Mitchell pushes him off. Bean squirms to his side and now Mitchell has his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bean trying to control but not successfully.

Mitchell is looking for the choke from the back position but Bean is controlling his hands well.
Bean trying to get back to his feet but Mitchell is in full control for now.
Bean trying to control the action but Mitchell just sinks the hooks in.
Bean is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Bean tries to escape but Mitchell has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bean looking very determined here, making life difficult for Mitchell.

Mitchell is persistently looking for the submission but Bean is defending it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mitchell is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bean is defending well though. Mitchell let's go of the attempt for now.

Mitchell looking to break Bean's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bean remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Mitchell will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Mitchell controlling the position well here. Bean rolled but Mitchell kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.

Mitchell has managed to slip his arm under Bean's chin. This could be all over... yep, Bean is tapping out! Submission win for Mitchell.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tom Mitchell!
Tom Mitchell thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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FIGHT
RATING
52%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lew Rockwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khabib Nurmagomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rockwell comes to the cage accompanied by Like a Rock. Nurmagomedov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. KHABIB ''The Eagle'' NURMAGOMEDOV kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Khabib Nurmagomedov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?



178 cm
26
192 lbs
6 - 2 - 0
180 cm
26
190 lbs
6 - 2 - 0
Good wrestling
Brawler
Experienced
Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite 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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lew Rockwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Khabib Nurmagomedov!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Bart Greer and Dirk Anderson.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nurmagomedov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nurmagomedov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Rockwell is looking for a triangle but Nurmagomedov pushes his legs off easily.
Rockwell has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.

Rockwell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Rockwell isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Nurmagomedov stacks Rockwell on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Nurmagomedov!
Rockwell is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov slows the pace down.
Rockwell is trying to control Nurmagomedov's posture but Nurmagomedov avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockwell tries to buck Nurmagomedov off but Nurmagomedov is having none of it.
The referee asks Nurmagomedov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Nurmagomedov prefers to stall for the moment though.
Rockwell is trying to improve his position.
Rockwell sneaks back into half guard.
Rockwell is controlling Nurmagomedov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Rockwell wants to improve his position but Nurmagomedov is controlling well.

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.
Nurmagomedov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rockwell is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Nurmagomedov jumps into side control!
Nurmagomedov remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Rockwell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nurmagomedov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nurmagomedov controlling the position from side mount.
Rockwell manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rockwell wants to work for an arm triangle but Nurmagomedov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nurmagomedov is trying to maintain the position but Rockwell is very close to passing his half guard.
Nurmagomedov wants to improve his position but Rockwell is controlling well.
Rockwell tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nurmagomedov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nurmagomedov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nurmagomedov gets back to full guard.
Rockwell pushes down on Nurmagomedov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a sweep. Rockwell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Rockwell is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockwell is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nurmagomedov!
Rockwell prevents Nurmagomedov from getting the reversal.
Nurmagomedov stops Rockwell from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.

Rockwell moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Nurmagomedov has worked his arm free - good work by Nurmagomedov!
Nurmagomedov tries to bench press Rockwell off him but Rockwell keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Rockwell is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nurmagomedov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rockwell tries to move into full mount but can't pass Nurmagomedov's legs.
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 Lew Rockwell will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!


Rockwell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Nurmagomedov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rockwell slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rockwell has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Nurmagomedov!
Nurmagomedov has given up his back.

Rockwell goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Nurmagomedov escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Rockwell moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rockwell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rockwell wants to improve his position but instead Nurmagomedov has moved into half guard.
Rockwell trying to control but Nurmagomedov postures up.
Rockwell is trying to control but Nurmagomedov manages to pass to mount!
Rockwell tries to lock up and control but Nurmagomedov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockwell is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nurmagomedov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Rockwell wants to hold on but Nurmagomedov pushes him away.
Rockwell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rockwell tries to hold on but Nurmagomedov pushes him away.
Rockwell is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rockwell wants to hold on but Nurmagomedov pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockwell can't escape the position.
Rockwell is working hard here to advance position.
Nurmagomedov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rockwell working to try and regain half guard.
Nurmagomedov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockwell is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rockwell is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rockwell really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmagomedov controlling from mount.
Rockwell is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!


Rockwell shoots in but Nurmagomedov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rockwell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nurmagomedov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rockwell somewhat.
Rockwell shoots in and drives through. Nurmagomedov sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lew Rockwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rockwell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nurmagomedov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rockwell somewhat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Nurmagomedov feints and as Rockwell raises his hands in defense, Nurmagomedov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nurmagomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Rockwell.

Rockwell looking for subs off his back but Nurmagomedov has passed one foot through into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockwell tries to roll over but Nurmagomedov keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rockwell looking for submissions off his back.

Rockwell looking for submissions off his back.
Nurmagomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Rockwell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov controlling the action here.
Let's hope that Nurmagomedov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

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.
Rockwell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nurmagomedov is working away from the top position though.

Rockwell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov prevents Rockwell from improving his position.
Nurmagomedov controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rockwell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nurmagomedov pulls his head out easily.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Nurmagomedov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Rockwell looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nurmagomedov is concentrating on defense, preventing Rockwell from advancing position.
Rockwell trying to pass the guard but Nurmagomedov defending well.

Rockwell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nurmagomedov has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockwell wants to pass the guard but Nurmagomedov is defending well.
Nurmagomedov is holding on to half guard well.
Rockwell is pressing down on Nurmagomedov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nurmagomedov is holding on for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Well Nurmagomedov 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
26%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francis Fitzpatrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!



185 cm
27
185 lbs
13 - 4 - 0
180 cm
20
165 lbs
7 - 6 - 0
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very quick
Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank


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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 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bobby Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Francis Fitzpatrick!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Winston Alpacca and Bart Greer.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzpatrick uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brown.
Fitzpatrick has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Brown is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Fitzpatrick throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brown stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fitzpatrick throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
Brown drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fitzpatrick tests Brown's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fitzpatrick misses with the combination.

Brown gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fitzpatrick misses with a body punch.
Fitzpatrick wants to stall.
Fitzpatrick tries a body shot but Brown blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzpatrick creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Brown tries to throw a body punch but Fitzpatrick avoids it by throwing Brown back against the cage.
Fitzpatrick throws a head punch that misses.
Fitzpatrick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brown tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fitzpatrick just stands there and leans against the cage.

Fitzpatrick breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Brown has taken the fight to the clinch.
Brown lands with a left to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Fitzpatrick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brown wants to clinch.
Fitzpatrick slips under a jab from Brown.
Brown has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fitzpatrick finds it's way round the side to connect with Brown's head.
Brown fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fitzpatrick looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Fitzpatrick darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

Brown is rocked!
BOOM! Fitzpatrick lands a beautiful left hook that drops Brown. Brown tries to recover but Fitzpatrick is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Brown lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Francis Fitzpatrick!
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B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
52%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Sands (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rei Higuchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sands comes to the cage accompanied by Irish Soldier Song ... Free & Green. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!



173 cm
21
150 lbs
10 - 3 - 0
163 cm
26
139 lbs
9 - 4 - 0
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin
Good wrestler
Basic striking
Knockout power


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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 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bobby Sands!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rei Higuchi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Bart Greer and Dirk Anderson.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Higuchi tries to keep at a distance but Sands has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sands lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sands makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Higuchi tries to pull guard but Sands holds him up against the cage and eventually Higuchi drops back down to his feet.
Sands lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sands lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sands digs a right hand underneath Higuchi's ribcage. Higuchi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sands works on Higuchi's body with a couple of short punches.
Higuchi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sands walks away with a smile on his face. Higuchi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Sands moves into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Sands.
Sands lands with a short shot to the head.
Sands lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sands scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sands throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Higuchis head.
Sands lands with a light punch inside.
Sands throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sands lands a body punch.
Higuchi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bobby Sands has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rei Higuchi.
Sands scores with a shoulder strike.
Higuchi trying to land knees to the body.
Sands prevents the takedown attempt.
A left hand lands to the body for Sands.
A short right from Sands.
Sands lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sands makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Higuchi is rocked!
Sands working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Higuchi is still on wobbly legs! Can Sands finish him?
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sands creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sands unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Higuchi! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Sands is unloading with more strikes now! Higuchi drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Sands!
Bobby Sands seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
66%

 

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kenji Watanabe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Black Sabbath - Children of the Sea. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.



180 cm
27
180 lbs
10 - 2 - 0
187 cm
27
180 lbs
13 - 3 - 0
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank


Island's Forbidden Fruits


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kenji Watanabe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Michael Jackson!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Bart Greer and Santiago Holmes.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson connects with a high kick.
We've been informed that Jackson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.

Jackson gets caught napping as Watanabe dives in and scores a takedown. Jackson manages to retain guard.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Watanabe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Watanabe is looking to work some ground and pound but Jackson has wrist control.
Watanabe throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
Watanabe throws a big right hand that misses.
Watanabe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Watanabe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Watanabe is proving a slippery customer.
Watanabe has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Watanabe is looking to work some ground and pound but Jackson has wrist control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Watanabe works over Jackson with some ground and pound from guard.
Watanabe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson controls Watanabe momentarily but Watanabe frees himself.
Jackson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Watanabe throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jackson controls Watanabe momentarily but Watanabe frees himself.
Watanabe throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
Watanabe throws a big elbow that misses.
Watanabe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Watanabe with a nice head shot there.
Watanabe scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Watanabe distracts Jackson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Watanabe throwing strikes but missing.
Watanabe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Watanabe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Watanabe trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Watanabe stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Watanabe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jackson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Watanabe controls the pace.
Watanabe looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Watanabe throws a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watanabe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Watanabe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Watanabe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Watanabe lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Watanabe distracts Jackson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Watanabe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Watanabe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Watanabe with a nice head shot there.
Watanabe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Watanabe controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Watanabe works over Jackson with some ground and pound from guard.
Watanabe throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
Jackson controls Watanabe momentarily but Watanabe frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watanabe lands a couple of digs.
Watanabe lands a couple of digs.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Watanabe from controlling successfully.
Watanabe chips away with some ground and pound.
Watanabe connects with a couple of short punches.
Watanabe passes into half guard.
Watanabe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson has hold of Watanabe's hands but Watanabe slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jackson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Watanabe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenji Watanabe dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.


Jackson leaves Watanabe with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Watanabe tries to move into range but Jackson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jackson stuffs the takedown.
Jackson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Watanabe fails with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenji Watanabe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson lands a really nice looking cross but Watanabe seems unphased.
A lazy left from Jackson finds it's target.
Watanabe takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Watanabe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Watanabe shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A little jabbing left from Jackson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Watanabe avoids it well.
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Jackson has managed to clinch.
Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Watanabe has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jackson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Watanabe is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jackson is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Watanabe is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Watanabe wants a takedown but no success here.
Watanabe goes for a takedown attempt but Jackson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jackson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab lands there for Jackson.
Watanabe shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jackson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Watanabe's head backwards.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jackson, right into the meat.
Jackson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Michael Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Watanabe shoots in.
Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for Watanabe on that attempt.
Jackson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Jackson does it's job there.
Watanabe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jackson finds it's way round the side to connect with Watanabe's head.
Jackson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jackson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Watanabe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson lands a head shot.
Jackson scoring well with a low kick there.

Jackson lands a big head kick that sends Watanabe tumbling to the mat! Jackson takes a step backwards and waves Watanabe back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Watanabe is rocked!
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Watanabe fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Jackson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!


Jackson tests Watanabe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Watanabe tries for a takedown but Jackson circles away easily
and Jackson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Watanabe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watanabe swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jackson connects with the punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Watanabe tries for a takedown but Jackson circles away easily
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenji Watanabe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Watanabe doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson lands a glancing blow to the side of Watanabe's head.
Jackson gets in close and tags Watanabe with a short punch that almost sends Watanabe to the mat! Oh Watanabe is in big trouble! He turns his back on Jackson, trying to create some distance but Jackson rushes him, striking wildly and Watanabe goes down! The referee tackles Jackson into the cage to end the fight! Jackson is one violent man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Jackson!
Michael Jackson is the new welterweight champion!
Michael Jackson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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G S C
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G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
52%

 

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vasilliy Kazakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thorn Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Black is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Enter the Sandman. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.



163 cm
27
146 lbs
12 - 1 - 0
160 cm
26
157 lbs
10 - 4 - 0
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Insanely flexible
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Good gas tank


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vasilliy Kazakov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Thorn Black!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Dirk Anderson and Santiago Holmes.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Black closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kazakov prevents a body shot from Black.
Black has a couple of punches blocked by Kazakov.
Black misses with a punch on the inside.
Kazakov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kazakov is trying to break free.
Black tries to work over Kazakov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Black misses with a punch on the inside.
Kazakov is trying to pull guard but Black turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kazakov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Black swings wildly with an uppercut but Kazakov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Black can't find room to land a body shot as Kazakov controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazakov scores with a shoulder strike.
Black doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Kazakov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Kazakov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kazakov tries to free his leg and advance position but Black is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Black looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Black is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kazakov defends well.
Kazakov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kazakov won't allow Black to sweep him here.
Kazakov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Black looking for a guillotine here but Kazakov defends easily.

Black throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kazakov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kazakov pushes down on Black's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kazakov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Black is looking to control Kazakov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Black avoid being mounted?
Black has a hand on Kazakov's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kazakov takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Kazakov tries to control but Black wriggling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black regains half guard.

Kazakov maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Black could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Kazakov has cracked it and Black is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Kazakov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vasilliy Kazakov!
Vasilliy Kazakov retains his featherweight title!
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
30%

 

 
 
 
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