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Fight Nights 4 - Bloodfest PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cory Booker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Ligambi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joseph Ligambi has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Cory Booker's chin.
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172 lbs
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179 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Cory Booker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Joseph Ligambi!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Michael Johnstone and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ligambi looks for a takedown but Booker sprawls well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ligambi is defended easily by Booker.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ligambi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Booker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ligambi somewhat.
Cory Booker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Ligambi.
Booker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ligambi's head.
Ligambi gets a double leg takedown into Booker's guard.
Booker is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Ligambi dives into side control.
Booker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Booker tries to get out of the position.
Ligambi fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Booker takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ligambi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Booker stops Ligambi from passing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ligambi fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Ligambi moves into full mount!
Ligambi has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Booker's face.
Ligambi controlling from mount.
Booker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ligambi on the ground.
Ligambi unloading with bombs!
Ligambi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ligambi throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ligambi controlling from the full mount.
Booker is in a horrible position here. Ligambi smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Booker avoids a series of strikes thrown by Ligambi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ligambi with the ground and pound from mount.
It looks like Cory Booker has been cut.
Ligambi postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Booker looks a forlorn figure.
Booker is rocked!
Ligambi lands a big shot there that rocks Booker but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Oh Booker is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ligambi lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Booker! Ligambi sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Booker and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Joseph Ligambi!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jamey Lungerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Android Thirteen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jamey Lungerson!
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, Android Thirteen!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Santiago Holmes and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lungerson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lungerson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Thirteen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Thirteen has a takedown stuffed.
Thirteen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lungerson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lungerson moves into the clinch.
Thirteen works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Lungerson pushes Thirteen off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Thirteen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lungerson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Thirteen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Thirteen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jamey Lungerson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Android Thirteen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thirteen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lungerson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sloppy strikes there by Thirteen.
Lungerson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thirteen on the ground.
Thirteen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Thirteen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thirteen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lungerson has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lungerson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thirteen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lungerson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lungerson is trying to control Thirteen's posture but Thirteen avoids it.
Thirteen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thirteen stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Thirteen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thirteen shoots in but no luck this time.
Lungerson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Thirteen defends well and Lungerson ends up having to push Thirteen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lungerson shoots in but Thirteen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lungerson shoots in for a takedown but Thirteen shows good takedown defense.
Thirteen fails with a takedown attempt.
Lungerson fails to land the takedown.
Thirteen tries for a takedown but Lungerson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As Thirteen looks to move away, Lungerson throws a big counter combo but Thirteen just gets out of the way.
Lungerson stuffs the takedown attempt from Thirteen. Thirteen gets slowly back to his feet.
Lungerson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lungerson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thirteen circles away.
Thirteen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lungerson is breathing heavily.
Thirteen shoots in but no luck this time.
Thirteen dives in for a single leg takedown but Lungerson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Thirteen shoots in for a double leg but Lungerson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thirteen shoots in and drives through. Lungerson sprawls well.
As Thirteen tries to get set, Lungerson tries to push him back and clinch up but Thirteen manages to avoid the attempt.
Thirteen shoots in for a takedown but Lungerson shows good takedown defense.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thirteen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thirteen tries for a takedown but Lungerson circles away easily
and Lungerson counters by clinching up.
Lungerson is trying to break free.
Lungerson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Thirteen.
Thirteen wants a takedown.
Thirteen has a couple of punches blocked by Lungerson.
Thirteen is working for takedown but Lungerson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lungerson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Thirteen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lungerson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thirteen backwards.
Lungerson jumps guard but Thirteen stands there with Lungerson around his waist. Lungerson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lungerson drags the fight down to the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lungerson is adopting a defensive guard.
Lungerson looking for a guillotine here but Thirteen defends easily.
Thirteen drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Thirteen as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Lungerson screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Thirteen! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Android Thirteen!
A very excited looking Android Thirteen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bud McKenney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raymundo Sweeney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McKenney comes to the cage accompanied by Releaser. Raymundo Sweeney has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bud McKenney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Raymundo Sweeney!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Peter Branson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKenney misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sweeney swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sweeney swats away the attempt to clinch by McKenney.
Sweeney is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sweeney scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McKenney doesn't seem bothered though.
Sweeney looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sweeney feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McKenneys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sweeney lands with a straight right. McKenney didn't see that one coming.
McKenney tries to move into range but Sweeney moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McKenney is rocked!
Sweeney cracks McKenney on the jaw with a powerful right hand and McKenney falls backwards against the cage. Sweeney follows up with more strikes that drop McKenney to his knees. Sweeney keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save McKenney! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raymundo Sweeney!
Raymundo Sweeney seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Bud McKenney stepped up to the mic, saying 'This is just the start. I got a lot to learn so I'll be back.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dick Tater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mehdi Aljaffa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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260 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Good chin |
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dick Tater!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mehdi Aljaffa!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Bart Greer and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aljaffa lands a jab to the head.
Tater gets the takedown into side control.
Tater fails to land a wild elbow strike.
You can see the frustration on Aljaffa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tater scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Aljaffa to see if he's OK.
Tater is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Aljaffa has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tater landing a few strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tater misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Tater misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Tater creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
You can see the frustration on Aljaffa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tater working the ground and pound but Aljaffa is defending the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tater in side control, throwing shots but Aljaffa defends.
Tater misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Tater postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Tater throws a strike aimed at the side of Aljaffa's head but Aljaffa avoids it well.
Tater creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Tater is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Aljaffa is trying to escape and Tater transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Aljaffa is forced to tap! Nice work there by Tater! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dick Tater!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donny Drumpf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eisenberger Schluzenphugher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drumpf's entrance music is King Gizard and The Lizard Wizard - Gamma Knife. A fine choice. Eisenberger Schluzenphugher has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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275 lbs
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247 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Donny Drumpf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eisenberger Schluzenphugher!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Michael Johnstone and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schluzenphugher tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Drumpf swings widly with a right hand
and Schluzenphugher holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Drumpf prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right from Drumpf on the inside.
Drumpf lands a shoulder strike.
Drumpf lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Schluzenphugher's coach down at The Sweatshop was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Schluzenphugher's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Schluzenphugher pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Drumpf changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Schluzenphugher moves into the clinch successfully.
Schluzenphugher can't find room to land a body shot as Drumpf controls the action.
Drumpf doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Drumpf prevents a body shot from Schluzenphugher.
Schluzenphugher changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Drumpf fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Drumpf misses with an uppercut.
Drumpf throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drumpf sends Schluzenphugher crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Drumpf is motioning to the referee to let Schluzenphugher up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
It looks like Eisenberger Schluzenphugher has been cut.
Schluzenphugher switches off momentarily and Drumpf cracks him with a monster right hand! Schluzenphugher topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Drumpf dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Drumpf!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Donny Drumpf!
In his post fight interview, Donny Drumpf started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Verheij (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ignatius Farray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Verheij's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Christon Gray - Stop Me. The crowd seem to be enjoying Farray's choice of entrance music: Jerry Reed - Amos Moses. Ignatius Farray is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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240 lbs
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245 lbs
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nick Verheij!
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, Ignatius Farray!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Winston Alpacca and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Verheij moves into the clinch.
Verheij throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Farrays head.
Verheij lands with a right to the head.
Verheij lands with a left to the head.
Verheij lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Verheij throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Verheij.
Verheij lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Farray.
Farray looks winded!
Verheij lands a nice uppercut.
It looks like Ignatius Farray has been cut.
Verheij lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Farray wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Verheij lands an uppercut.
A short left from Verheij.
Farray takes a shot to the head.
Farray's coach down at Gizmo's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Farray's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Farray tumbles to the floor! Verheij threw a big shot that dropped him and now Verheij is on top looking to finish! Farray has guard but can he survive?!
Farray is rocked!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verheij missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Farray is still in real trouble! Can Verheij finish him?
Farray preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Verheij is looking to work some ground and pound but Farray has wrist control.
Farray is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Farray seems to have recovered his senses.
Verheij is looking to work some ground and pound but Farray has wrist control.
Verheij definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Verheij postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Farray utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Verheij is looking to work some ground and pound but Farray has wrist control.
Farray keeping moving, preventing Verheij from controlling successfully.
Farray avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Verheij throws a big right hand that misses.
Verheij trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Verheij trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Verheij postures up in Farray's guard and throws a big left but Farray blocks it.
Verheij won't allow Farray to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farray working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Verheij.
Verheij throws a big elbow that misses.
Farray utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Farray avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Farray is looking to stand up but Verheij isn't so interested in that idea.
Farray avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Verheij throws a strike but Farray rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Farray would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Verheij is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Farray defends well.
Verheij has control of Farray's left arm, preventing Farray from doing any damage.
Verheij had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Farray defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farray would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Verheij 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.
Verheij is working an open guard so Farray takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Verheij has managed to clinch.
Farray prevents a body shot from Verheij.
A body shot lands from Verheij.
Verheij lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Verheij.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Verheij misses with a hook to the ribs.
Verheij lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Verheij.
Verheij pushes Farray back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That has opened up Ignatius Farray's cut even more.
Verheij floors Farray with a big punch on the inside! Farray is trying to recover but Verheij dives into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Verheij lands a big left to the face of Farray, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Verheij and another - Farray is out! Verheij stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nick Verheij!
A very excited looking Nick Verheij rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Egyptian Embalmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dolph Lingren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Embalmer comes to the cage accompanied by Katy Perry - Dark Horse ft. Juicy J. Egyptian Embalmer could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dolph Lingren's chin.
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167 lbs
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155 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Egyptian Embalmer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dolph Lingren!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Winston Alpacca and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Embalmer shoots in and bounces Lingren off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Embalmer passes Lingren's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Embalmer controlling the pace.
Embalmer is looking for a kimura but Lingren is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Embalmer to get the leverage.
Embalmer not doing much here.
Lingren looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Embalmer seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lingren for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Embalmer has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Lingren defend it? Embalmer steps over the head and cranks it - Lingren is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Embalmer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Egyptian Embalmer!
Egyptian Embalmer really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Ace of Spades Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mamoru Takamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Punchy McPunchface (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takamura comes to the cage accompanied by Pay Money To My Pain - Weight Of My Pride. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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160 lbs
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158 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mamoru Takamura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Punchy McPunchface!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Santiago Holmes and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McPunchface lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McPunchface lands a head shot.
Takamura will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Takamura attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Takamura takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mamoru Takamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McPunchface cracks Takamura with a right hand to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Takamura.
Takamura fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Takamura throws a head kick that McPunchface semi-blocks.
It looks like Punchy McPunchface has been cut.
Takamura tries to clinch there but McPunchface circles away.
McPunchface connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Takamura lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McPunchface has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McPunchface and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Takamura scores with a leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that McPunchface has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Takamura looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And McPunchface tries to counter it with a takedown but Takamura pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Takamura fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McPunchface.
Takamura misses with a low kick.
Takamura throws a leg kick
and McPunchface counters with a nice double leg into side control. Takamura won't be happy with that.
McPunchface passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Takamura!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, McPunchface cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McPunchface trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McPunchface working the ground and pound effectively.
Takamura working to try and regain half guard.
Takamura on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Takamura tries to get out of the position.
McPunchface wants to control the pace but Takamura is squirming around nicely.
Takamura is working to get back to half guard.
McPunchface lands a couple of good shots and Takamura has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McPunchface controls the action.
McPunchface lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Takamura tries to roll but McPunchface sticks to his back.
McPunchface has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McPunchface struggling to keep hold of the position.
Takamura wants to escape the position.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards McPunchface.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - McPunchface's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McPunchface scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
McPunchface cracks Takamura with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Takamura from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Takamura looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Takamura knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McPunchface on the ground.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Takamura is trying to break free.
McPunchface lands strikes to the head.
Takamura looking very determined here, making life difficult for McPunchface.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McPunchface lands punches and elbows.
McPunchface lands with a hammerfist to the side of Takamura's head.
McPunchface is looking to control Takamura but Takamura is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Takamura is trying to break free.
McPunchface punches Takamura on the ear.
McPunchface lands shots from the back.
McPunchface controlling well, preventing Takamura from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Punchy McPunchface dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Punchy McPunchface's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McPunchface scores with a hook to the body. Takamura takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Takamura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takamura fails in his attempt to clinch.
McPunchface drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Takamura defends it well.
McPunchface has a takedown stuffed.
Takamura wants to clinch up but McPunchface keeps it at a distance.
McPunchface is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McPunchface has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Takamura fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McPunchface.
The fighters circle momentarily. McPunchface darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Takamura misses with a low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. McPunchface darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Punchy McPunchface seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A thudding body kick lands there by Takamura!
Takamura gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McPunchface misses with the head strike.
McPunchface blocks an elbow strike from Takamura.
Takamura pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Takamura breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McPunchface takes a kick to the side of the head.
Takamura throws a head kick but McPunchface moves out of range.
McPunchface tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takamura fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McPunchface.
Danga de danga de dang - McPunchface scores with a four punch combination!
Takamura is rocked!
McPunchface fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Takamura to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Takamura looks to clinch but McPunchface throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Takamura taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Punchy McPunchface!
A victorious Punchy McPunchface thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eusebio Zapata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Hanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hanson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Seven Nation Army kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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174 lbs
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176 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Counter fighter
Solid chin |
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eusebio Zapata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, David Hanson!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Dirk Anderson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zapata lands a glancing blow to the side of Hanson's head.
Hanson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A jab from Zapata does it's job there.
Zapata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hanson manages to avoid it.
Zapata definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hanson goes for a double leg but Zapata avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zapata continues to drive forward.
Zapata lands a glancing blow to the side of Hanson's head.
Zapata bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hanson's head backwards.
Zapata misses with an uppercut. Hanson saw that one coming.
Zapata cracks Hanson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Zapata has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Hanson to stand back up!
Hanson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zapata ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Hanson out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eusebio Zapata!
After winning the bout, Eusebio Zapata thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mister Island (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marius Hercules (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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131 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mister Island!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marius Hercules!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Winston Alpacca and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hercules lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hercules scores with a hook to the body. Island takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hercules bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Island's head backwards.
Hercules clobbers Island with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Island shoots in but no luck this time.
Hercules works the jab nicely.
Hercules throws a combination that misses
and Island counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Island drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Island jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hercules is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Island dives into side control.
Island thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Island is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Hercules is trying to escape and Island transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Hercules is forced to tap! Nice work there by Island! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mister Island!
Mister Island retains his bantamweight title!
Mister Island decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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