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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Mulholland (ranked 7929 p4p, 619 weight class) and CM Yaj (ranked 7537 p4p, 608 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Daniel Mulholland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, CM Yaj!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Peter Branson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mulholland is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yaj sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It seemed like Yaj was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mulholland shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yaj as he jumps to the side.
Mulholland throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yaj ducks under a wild hook from Mulholland.
Yaj slips under a jab from Mulholland.
Mulholland misses with a takedown attempt - Yaj sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Yaj looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Mulholland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Mulholland.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mulholland defending well as Yaj loads up on a big left hand.
Mulholland throws a poor cross that misses
and Yaj counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mulholland closes the distance and clinches up with Yaj, looking for a takedown. Mulholland pushes Yaj against the cage but Yaj circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Yaj lands a body shot.
Mulholland looks to throw the jab but Yaj is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mulholland fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mulholland's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Yaj connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mulholland scrambles back to his feet.
Mulholland avoids the body shot from Yaj.
Yaj swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mulholland.
Nice body punch from Yaj.
Yaj punishes Mulholland's body with a nice straight punch.
Mulholland throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Yaj counter with a right hand.
Daniel Mulholland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mulholland shoots in but no luck this time.
Yaj lands with a shot to the body.
Yaj dips to his left and cracks Mulholland with an uppercut!
A big left from Yaj misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mulholland lands a jab to Yaj's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mulholland misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Yaj was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yaj lands with a nice body punch.
Mulholland fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mulholland throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Yaj was covering up waiting for the punch and Mulholland finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mulholland throwing strikes from guard but Yaj blocks nicely.
Yaj is looking to stand up but Mulholland isn't so interested in that idea.
Mulholland decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Yaj, up you get!
Mulholland shoots for a takedown but Yaj saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mulholland swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yaj connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mulholland momentarily.
Mulholland ducks under a wild hook from Yaj.
Yaj loads up on a big right hand but Mulholland slips the punch.
Yaj looks to land a combination but Mulholland avoids it well.
Yaj clinches.
Yaj lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mulholland backwards.
Mulholland goes for a takedown in the clinch but Yaj prevents it.
Mulholland is trying to break free.
Mulholland wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Yaj works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yaj lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short body shot lands from Yaj as the two fighters clinch.
Mulholland tries for a takedown but Yaj manages to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mulholland wants to get back to striking at distance but Yaj won't allow it.
Mulholland tries to circle away but Yaj has him pinned against the cage.
Mulholland looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mulholland is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Yaj works on Mulholland's body with a couple of short punches.
Mulholland is trying to break the clinch but Yaj is controlling him.
Mulholland is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mulholland is breathing heavily.
Yaj works on Mulholland's body with a couple of short punches.
Yaj working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yaj lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mulholland backwards.
Yaj working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yaj manages to break the clinch.
Mulholland looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mulholland shoots and misses
and Yaj counters with a nice uppercut.
Yaj lands a slapping body shot.
No luck for Mulholland with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CM Yaj dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Yaj scores with the left hand. Mulholland knows he should have avoided that one.
Mulholland is rocked!
Yaj misses with a looping right.
Mulholland throws a big counter combination but Yaj scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Daniel Mulholland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yaj connects with a right that clearly hurt Mulholland. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Yaj proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Mulholland collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). CM Yaj!
CM Yaj decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Antoni Gniewko (ranked 5654 p4p, 538 weight class) and Ben Seimens (ranked 8142 p4p, 623 weight class). Gniewko comes to the cage accompanied by Voodoo. Antoni Gniewko has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Antoni Gniewko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ben Seimens!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Michael Johnstone and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seimens digs a good hook to Gniewko's body.
Seimens lands a jab to the head.
Seimens pushes Gniewko up against the cage in a clinch.
Seimens lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Seimens working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seimens.
Gniewko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Seimens avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Seimens.
Gniewko is trying to drag Seimens to the mat but Seimens just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gniewko wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antoni Gniewko. 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.
Seimens misses with the head strike.
Seimens'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.
Gniewko changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Seimens fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seimens tries to clinch there but Gniewko circles away.
As Seimens looks to move away, Gniewko throws a big counter combo but Seimens just gets out of the way.
Gniewko takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Seimens paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A jab from Seimens finds it's way through Gniewko's defenses.
Gniewko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Seimens swivels and escapes.
Seimens fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ben Seimens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gniewko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Seimens has managed to clinch.
Seimens gets through Gniewko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gniewko drops down looking for an ankle pick but Seimens pulls his leg out and moves away.
Seimens scores with a nice right hand.
It looks like Antoni Gniewko has been cut.
Seimens looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seimens connects with a nice looking jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot lands for Seimens.
Gniewko is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Seimens! Gniewko is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Seimens!
Ben Seimens 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chiharu Shiba (ranked 4132 p4p, 432 weight class) and Dom Mal (ranked 4781 p4p, 486 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Shiba might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Godsmack - Immune & Sick Puppies - Survive . Dom Mal has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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, Chiharu Shiba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dom Mal!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, David Hoff and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shiba definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shiba wants to get back to striking at distance but Mal won't allow it.
Mal has Shiba pressed against the cage, preventing Shiba from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mal is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Shiba lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shiba.
Shiba manages to break the clinch.
Mal lands with an overhand left.
Shiba throws a big shot that misses.
Shiba scores with a one two! Mal had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mal wants to clinch up but Shiba keeps it at a distance.
Mal takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It looks like Dom Mal has been cut.
Shiba lunges at Mal with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mal's hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mal tries to clinch up.
Mal swinging wildly here.
Shiba rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mal counters with a nice uppercut.
Shiba throws a right hand that misses
and Mal counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shiba gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shiba lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mal or not.
Shiba stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mal looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Shiba.
A left hand lands to the body for Shiba.
Shiba makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shiba working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Shiba.
Shiba keeps control of Mal as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shiba.
Shiba gets through Mal's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mal tries a body shot but Shiba blocks it.
Mal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Shiba.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shiba darts in and clinches Mal up against the cage.
Shiba lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mal throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mal wants to break free but Shiba has control.
Shiba tries to circle away but Mal has him pinned against the cage.
Shiba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shiba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shiba seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Mal looks to move away, Shiba throws a big counter combo but Mal just gets out of the way.
Mal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shiba drives through and clinches with Mal against the cage.
Mal misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Shiba.
Mal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shiba stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shiba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mal fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shiba takes a swing at Mal's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mal! But no joy.
Mal is looking to clinch.
Shiba misses with a hook. Mal ducked under it nicely.
Shiba takes the fight into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Shiba.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shiba.
Mal struggles to land a body shot inside as Shiba controls his hands.
Mal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mal misses with a punch to the body.
Shiba lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shiba blocks an elbow strike.
Shiba lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mal backwards.
A right hand to the body from Shiba.
Shiba lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mal backwards.
Mal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mal misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shiba lands a nice uppercut.
Mal is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mal tries a body shot but Shiba blocks it.
Mal can't find room to land a body shot as Shiba controls the action.
Shiba throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mal tries to circle away but Shiba has him pinned against the cage.
Mal misses with a punch to the body.
Mal has a couple of punches blocked by Shiba.
Mal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mal looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nice body punch from Mal.
Mal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mal misses with a punch to the body.
Shiba working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shiba.
Shiba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shiba misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mal counters with a stiff right hand.
Shiba lands a right hook to the body.
Mal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shiba.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chiharu Shiba dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dom Mal's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Mal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shiba swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shiba moves into the clinch.
Shiba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shiba swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mal has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mal walks into a left hand.
Mal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shiba lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Shiba clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shiba lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shiba creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shiba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mal can do to turn this around?
Shiba breaks the clinch.
Shiba throws a series of punches but Mal moves out of range.
Mal is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shiba throws a lazy uppercut
and Mal counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mal.
Shiba lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mal backwards.
Shiba cracks Mal with a nice body shot.
Shiba has Mal pressed against the cage, preventing Mal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shiba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chiharu Shiba is winning the standup battle so far.
Mal tries to clinch up but Shiba circles away and keeps his distance.
Shiba swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mal counters with a nice body shot.
Chiharu Shiba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shiba.
A nice side step and Mal releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Shiba gets tackled into the cage by Mal. Mal maintains the clinch.
Mal is looking to control Shiba's arms but Shiba gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mal has his back to the cage.
Shiba working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shiba's elbow.
Shiba scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mal is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shiba is defending well for now.
Chiharu Shiba has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shiba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shiba throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Shiba darts in and clinches Mal up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shiba lands a right hand.
Mal tries a body shot but Shiba blocks it.
Shiba scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shiba digs a right hand into Mal's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mal's gas tank.
Mal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed right hand from Shiba misses the target.
Shiba throws a hook but Mal blocks it.
Mal lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Shiba clinches.
Mal keeps control of Shiba as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shiba's elbow.
Mal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mal takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mal is rocked!
Shiba fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Mal square on the jaw! Damn, Mal is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chiharu Shiba!
An out of breath Chiharu Shiba thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Truth (ranked 3486 p4p, 446 weight class) and Timothy Mcgrady (ranked 5078 p4p, 568 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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197 lbs
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212 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Johnny Truth!
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, Timothy Mcgrady!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Santiago Holmes and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice combination there by Truth.
Truth scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice shot lands for Truth.
Mcgrady misses with a takedown
and Truth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mcgrady is rocked!
Mcgrady shoots in but Truth avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mcgrady is still on wobbly legs! Can Truth finish him?
Truth circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Mcgrady to the canvas! Mcgrady doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Truth keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Truth!
After winning the bout, Johnny Truth 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between LeRoy Brown (ranked 3662 p4p, 460 weight class) and Rod Huricane (ranked 4706 p4p, 540 weight class). Brown's entrance music is Bad Bad Leroy Brown. A fine choice. Rod Huricane is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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200 lbs
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, LeRoy Brown!
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, Rod Huricane!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Santiago Holmes and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Huricane has managed to clinch.
Huricane leaning his opponent against the cage.
Huricane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Huricane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Huricane keeps control of Brown as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Brown breaks from the clinch.
Huricane instigates a clinch.
Brown has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown wants to break free but Huricane has control.
I was talking to Brown's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Huricane breaks from the clinch.
Huricane darts in and clinches Brown up against the cage.
Brown wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Huricane lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huricane throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Huricane lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Huricane breaks the clinch.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Huricane moves away.
Brown swings away with a body shot that misses
and Huricane makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Brown misses with a body shot.
Brown throws a series of punches but Huricane moves out of range.
Huricane has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Brown swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Huricane pushes Brown up against the cage in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Huricane.
Huricane throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Browns head.
Huricane digs a right hand underneath Brown's ribcage. Brown let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Huricane throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Huricane lands a left hand.
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!
Huricane keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brown's efforts to push away.
Huricane is struggling to control the position.
A frustrated look appears on Brown's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Huricane keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brown's efforts to push away.
Huricane working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Huricane lands with a light punch inside.
Huricane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Huricane manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brown. Huricane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Despite the aggression on Huricane's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Huricane moves into the clinch successfully.
Huricane working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brown has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huricane displaying some good clinch control by pressing Brown up against the cage.
Huricane lands with a right to the head.
Brown wants to get back to striking at distance but Huricane won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Brown's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Huricane.
A right hook to the body lands for Huricane.
Brown pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Huricane takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Huricane gets a clinch.
Brown has had enough of the clinch but Huricane keeps him there for the moment.
Brown is looking to break free of the clinch but Huricane has double underhooks.
Huricane lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Huricane lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huricane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brown uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Huricane.
Huricane catches Brown with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
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!
Brown misses with a jab to the body
and Huricane counters with a nice uppercut.
Brown slips under a jab.
A big right from Huricane misses.
Brown misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Huricane connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Huricane clinches with his opponent.
Brown wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Huricane misses with a knee strike.
Huricane lands a body punch.
Huricane slows down the pace here.
Huricane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rod Huricane dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Huricane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Huricane drives through and clinches with Brown against the cage.
Brown tries to break the clinch but Huricane is controlling the position.
Huricane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Huricane pushes Brown back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Huricane misses with an elbow over the top.
Huricane tries a body shot but Brown blocks it.
Huricane avoiding damage.
Brown has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown can't break the clinch.
Brown can't break the clinch.
Huricane slowing the pace effectively.
Huricane pushes Brown back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Huricane takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown working hard to break the clinch.
Brown tries to circle away but Huricane has him pinned against the cage.
Huricane keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brown's efforts to push away.
Brown is trying to break the clinch but Huricane has him pressed against the cage.
Huricane pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Huricane manages to break the clinch.
Huricane uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Brown has time to react.
Huricane is looking to clinch.
Brown is looking to counter punch.
Brown keeps the fight on the outside.
Brown jabs Huricane right on the nose. Huricane blinks but takes it well.
Brown swings for the body but Huricane moves out of range.
Huricane clinches up against the cage.
Huricane lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huricane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Huricane misses with an elbow strike.
Brown tries to circle away but Huricane has him pinned against the cage.
Brown is trying to break free.
Brown has had enough of the clinch but Huricane keeps him there for the moment.
Brown is looking to break free of the clinch but Huricane has double underhooks.
A bit of stalling here from Huricane.
Huricane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Huricane creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Huricane has Brown pressed against the cage, preventing Brown from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rod Huricane seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Brown is trying to break the clinch but Huricane is controlling him.
Huricane throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Huricane prevents Brown from breaking the clinch.
Huricane lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown wants to break free but Huricane has control.
Huricane misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huricane keeps control of Brown as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Brown is trying to break free.
Brown is trying to break free.
Brown wants to break the clinch but can't.
Brown tries to circle away but Huricane has him pinned against the cage.
Huricane softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Huricane pressing his opponent against the cage.
Huricane is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Huricane tries to land a knee to the head but Brown blocks with his arms.
Huricane lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huricane lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brown.
Huricane working aggressively here.
Brown has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Brown has had enough of the clinch but Huricane keeps him there for the moment.
Brown wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Huricane has him pressed against the cage.
Huricane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Huricane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Huricane has Brown pushed against the cage.
Huricane throws a punch but it's blocked by Brown.
Brown takes a shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Huricane lands a left hand.
Huricane lands a nice elbow.
It looks like LeRoy Brown has been cut.
Brown wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Brown wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rod Huricane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on LeRoy Brown's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Brown loads up on a big right hand but Huricane slips the punch.
Brown throws a predictable looking body shot
and Huricane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brown darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Huricane misses with an uppercut
and Brown counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Brown misses.
Brown throws a predictable looking body shot
and Huricane counters with a nice uppercut.
Brown misses the body punch
enabling Huricane to counter with a crisp jab.
Brown misses with a left hand
and Huricane counters with a crisp one two that drops Brown! Huricane thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Brown to his feet! Brown is in big trouble!
Brown is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Huricane tries to clinch but Brown is having none of it.
Huricane wants to clinch
letting Brown counter with a right hand.
Brown misses with a hook to the body
and Huricane counters with a crisp right hand that drops Brown! Huricane lets Brown back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Brown is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brown misses with a right hand
and Huricane counters with a right hand from hell and Brown is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rod Huricane!
Rod Huricane really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that ZZ POPS logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Doyle (ranked 2312 p4p, 255 weight class) and Raphael Lima (ranked 3865 p4p, 412 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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163 lbs
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160 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tommy Doyle !
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, Raphael Lima!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Daniel Franklin and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doyle catches Lima with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lima has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Doyle finds it's way round the side to connect with Lima's head.
Doyle fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lima looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A shot to the liver by Doyle . Beautiful body shot.
Lima closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Doyle to the mat! Doyle manages to get full guard.
Doyle wants to sweep here but Lima controlling him for the moment.
Lima seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lima passes Doyle 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lima moves nicely into side control.
Lima has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Doyle is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Lima yanks on the arm and Doyle is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Lima.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Raphael Lima!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Saffron Xanthous (ranked 1732 p4p, 226 weight class) and Braxxton Triggs (ranked 2908 p4p, 348 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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183 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Saffron Xanthous!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Braxxton Triggs !
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Santiago Holmes and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xanthous rushes Triggs and presses him up against the cage.
Xanthous blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Xanthous lands a hook that snaps the head of Triggs backwards.
Xanthous lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Triggs tries a body shot but Xanthous blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Triggs .
Triggs tries to work over Xanthous's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Xanthous tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Triggs blocks a body shot from Xanthous.
Triggs tries a body shot but Xanthous blocks it.
Triggs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xanthous's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Xanthous as the two fighters clinch.
Triggs swings wildly with an uppercut but Xanthous uses good head movement to avoid it.
Triggs misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xanthous cracks Triggs with a nice body shot.
Xanthous digs a right hand into Triggs 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Triggs 's gas tank.
Xanthous lands an uppercut.
Xanthous digs a right hand underneath Triggs 's ribcage. Triggs let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Xanthous lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Triggs is trying to break the clinch but Xanthous is controlling him.
Xanthous lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Triggs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Xanthous - that landed with a thud.
Xanthous scores with a hook to the body.
Xanthous lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Triggs backwards.
Xanthous lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Xanthous.
Triggs looks winded!
Xanthous lands a nice shot to the body.
Good body shot from Xanthous.
Triggs throws a punch but it's blocked by Xanthous.
A shot in the inside from Xanthous.
Triggs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xanthous's elbow.
Xanthous lands with a left to the head.
Xanthous pushes Triggs back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Xanthous lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xanthous lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Xanthous pushes Triggs back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Triggs .
Xanthous lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Triggs backwards.
A short right from Xanthous.
Xanthous lands a hook that snaps the head of Triggs backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xanthous makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Xanthous.
Triggs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Triggs swings wildly with an uppercut but Xanthous uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xanthous lands a body shot in the clinch.
Xanthous lands with a left to the head.
Xanthous blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Xanthous scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Triggs is rocked!
Triggs blocking some punches.
Triggs is still on wobbly legs! Can Xanthous finish him?
Xanthous misses with the head strike.
Triggs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Triggs is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Triggs seems to have recovered his senses.
Xanthous lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Triggs or not.
Still in the clinch, Xanthous scores with a nice short uppercut.
Xanthous digs a right hand underneath Triggs 's ribcage. Triggs let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Xanthous prevents a body shot from Triggs .
Xanthous unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Triggs ! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Xanthous is unloading with more strikes now! Triggs drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Saffron Xanthous!
A very excited looking Saffron Xanthous 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 Calvin Klein (ranked 2234 p4p, 249 weight class) and Hwai Ja (ranked 1918 p4p, 223 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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154 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Calvin Klein!
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, Hwai Ja!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Santiago Holmes and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Klein has his takedown stuffed
and Klein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice body punch from Ja.
The crowd cheers as Ja lands an impressive looking overhand right. Klein doesn't seem phased though.
Ja uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Klein.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ja! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klein shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Klein shoots in looking for a takedown. Ja tries to sprawl out of it but Klein keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ja manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It seemed like Ja was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ja misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Klein.
Ja scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Klein doesn't seem bothered though.
Klein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ja.
Ja paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ja cracks Klein with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Klein moves forwards but Ja connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ja cracks Klein with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Klein looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Ja finish him?
Klein is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ja uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Klein.
Klein walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ja has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klein doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ja counters with a crisp right hand that drops Klein! Ja lets Klein back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Klein is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Klein seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Calvin Klein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ja with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Klein seems to have got his legs back now.
Ja lands with a good body shot.
Ja fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hwai Ja is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Klein takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klein walks into a stiff left hand from Ja.
Klein is rocked!
Ja feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Klein sprawling to the canvas! Klein rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Ja finish him?!
Oh Klein is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Klein shoots for a takedown but Ja saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
It seemed like Ja was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Klein seems to have got his legs back now.
Ja comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ja connects with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hwai Ja dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ja scores with a nice head shot.
Klein avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Klein attempts a counter takedown but Ja avoids it well and moves away.
Ja lands a lovely overhand right.
Ja with a nice cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ja cracks Klein with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Klein looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Ja finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ja comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ja drops Klein with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Klein looks back up at him and smiles so Ja waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Ja cracks Klein with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Ja has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Klein to stand back up!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ja just misses with a punch to the body.
Ja lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Klein falls backwards - clearly groggy! Ja dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hwai Ja!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Laranja (ranked 2025 p4p, 270 weight class) and Edgar Boon (ranked 2639 p4p, 342 weight class). Laranja comes into the arena with Jimmy Cliff - Samba Reggae blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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208 lbs
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205 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rodrigo Laranja!
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, Edgar Boon!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Daniel Franklin and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laranja tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boon misses with a lunging right hand
and Laranja holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Laranja tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Boon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Laranja tries to pull guard but Boon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Laranja has been working on his balance at Island Safe Space, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Boon.
Boon throws a punch but it's blocked by Laranja.
Boon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Boon.
It looks like Rodrigo Laranja has been cut.
Laranja jumps guard but Boon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodrigo Laranja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boon lands a left hand.
A right hand to the body from Boon.
Boon stalls.
Laranja fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Laranja being controlled against the cage.
Laranja pulls guard effortlessly.
Boon stands up from Laranja's guard - Boon perhaps looking for a knockout.
Boon throws a pinpoint strike between Laranja's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Laranja crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Boon scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Edgar Boon!
In his post fight interview, Edgar Boon 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Ruben Nevez (ranked 1257 p4p, 159 weight class) and Jeff Bennington (ranked 2959 p4p, 333 weight class). Ruben Nevez is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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162 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ruben Nevez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jeff Bennington !
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, David Hoff and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nevez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bennington is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nevez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nevez tries to counter by clinching up but Bennington breaks away and moves out of range.
Bennington shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Nevez to counter with a crisp jab.
Bennington looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ruben Nevez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Bennington .
Bennington darts in looking for a takedown but Nevez gets double underhooks and turns Bennington into the cage.
Nevez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bennington manages to circle out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nevez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bennington at a distance.
Bennington with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Nevez to counter with a crisp jab.
Bennington throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nevez's waist but Nevez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bennington off to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nevez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bennington misses with a takedown attempt
and Nevez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bennington is rocked!
Nevez closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Bennington ! Nevez dives in looking to finish! Bennington is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ruben Nevez!
Ruben Nevez retains his lightweight title!
Ruben Nevez spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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