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IXF 26 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mowgli Muthia (ranked 5914 p4p, 188 weight class) and George Fredericks (ranked 5159 p4p, 175 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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284 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mowgli Muthia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, George Fredericks!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Bart Greer and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muthia scores with a jab.
It looks like George Fredericks has been cut.
Fredericks closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fredericks working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Fredericks trying to control from half guard but Muthia is working away.
Fredericks thows a huge punch but Muthia dodges it nicely.
Fredericks thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Muthia's head.
Fredericks is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Muthia sees it coming and defends easily.
Fredericks seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredericks winds up and cracks Muthia with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fredericks is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Muthia doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fredericks.
Fredericks is trying for a kimura here. Muthia looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Fredericks wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). George Fredericks!
Our winner, George Fredericks, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Filipovich (ranked 3683 p4p, 133 weight class) and Shaquille ONeal (ranked 4983 p4p, 169 weight class). Shaquille ONeal is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Fedor Filipovich!
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, Shaquille ONeal!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Michael Johnstone and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Filipovich.
Filipovich closes the distance and pushes ONeal back into the cage.
Filipovich swings wildly with an uppercut but ONeal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Filipovich scores with an uppercut up the middle.
ONeal wants to get back to striking at distance but Filipovich won't allow it.
Filipovich scores with a shot to the side of ONeal's head.
Filipovich swings wildly with an uppercut but ONeal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Filipovich pushes ONeal back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
ONeal throws a punch but it's blocked by Filipovich.
ONeal is trying to break free.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Filipovich creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Filipovich lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt ONeal or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filipovich makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Filipovich.
ONeal looks winded!
Filipovich has ONeal pressed against the cage.
Filipovich lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Filipovich lands a right hand that snaps the head of ONeal backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Filipovich lands a hook that snaps the head of ONeal backwards.
ONeal is looking to break free of the clinch but Filipovich has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ONeal takes a shot to the head.
Filipovich prevents ONeal from breaking the clinch.
Filipovich scores with a nice hook to the head.
Filipovich lands with a left to the head.
Filipovich is leaning against ONeal and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Filipovich softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Filipovich lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
ONeal is trying to break free.
Filipovich softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Filipovich softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Filipovich lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Filipovich.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short uppercut from Filipovich.
Filipovich works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Filipovich softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
ONeal's coach down at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on ONeal's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Filipovich lands a left hand.
ONeal is rocked!
Filipovich manages to break the clinch.
ONeal is still on wobbly legs! Can Filipovich finish him?
Filipovich finds ONeal's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! ONeal flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Filipovich lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure ONeal will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fedor Filipovich!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between CM Yaj (ranked 3104 p4p, 354 weight class) and Tyson Dyson (ranked 4848 p4p, 503 weight class). 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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160 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight 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, CM Yaj!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tyson Dyson!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Santiago Holmes and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yaj stalks Dyson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dyson's face. Dyson staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Tyson Dyson has been cut.
Dyson shoots and misses
and Yaj counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dyson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Yaj connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dyson has his takedown stuffed
and Yaj makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
CM Yaj has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Dyson.
Yaj cracks Dyson with a good jab.
Yaj scores with a hook.
Yaj scores with a jab.
Dyson is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dyson with a poor takedown
and Yaj counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dyson is still on wobbly legs! Can Yaj finish him?
Yaj lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dyson at a distance.
Dyson seems to have recovered his senses.
Dyson looks winded!
Yaj scores with a jab.
That has opened up Tyson Dyson's cut even more.
Dyson shoots and misses
and Yaj rattles Dyson with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Dyson tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Yaj dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Dyson stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). CM Yaj!
CM Yaj thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Doom (ranked 3210 p4p, 417 weight class) and Bryan Schaub (ranked 3349 p4p, 437 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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220 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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jay Doom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bryan Schaub!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Sandra Marshall and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doom blocks a jab.
Doom drops down looking for a counter takedown but Schaub sprawls and moves away.
Doom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Schaub.
Doom changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Doom uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Schaub.
Doom half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Schaub misses with an uppercut
and Doom counters with a nice double leg into side control. Schaub won't be happy with that.
Schaub is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ground and pound from Doom.
Schaub is looking to improve his position.
Schaub is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Doom pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schaub looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Schaub is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Doom pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schaub is trying to maintain the position but Doom is very close to passing his half guard.
Schaub looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Doom takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Schaub tries to roll over but Doom keeps him under control.
Schaub has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Doom escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Doom!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Doom tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doom wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schaub keeps working.
Schaub is looking to reverse the position.
Doom wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schaub keeps working.
Schaub is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A control attempt from Schaub but he's now mounted!
Schaub wants to control but Doom is having none of it.
Schaub tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Doom wants to control the pace but Schaub is squirming around nicely.
Schaub is wriggling around trying to escape.
Doom punishing his opponent with strikes.
Schaub is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schaub wants to hold on but Doom pushes him away.
Schaub is in all sorts of trouble here.
Doom with a couple of short strikes.
Schaub is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schaub gets back to half guard.
Doom seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Doom slips a nice elbow through Schaub's hands, connecting with Schaub's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Doom 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.
Schaub missing with a left hand there. Doom was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Schaub throws a left and a right that both miss
and Doom counters with a nice double leg into side control. Schaub won't be happy with that.
Schaub wants to control but Doom postures up.
Schaub takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Jay Doom overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Schaub tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Doom easily slips into full mount!
Schaub is looking to improve his position but Doom isn't that keen on the idea.
Doom scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Schaub?
Doom breaks from Schaub's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Doom is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schaub can do to turn this around?
Schaub is in all sorts of trouble here.
Schaub is still trying to improve position.
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!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doom tries to control but Schaub wriggling away.
Doom with the ground and pound from mount.
Schaub keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
BOOM! Doom connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Schaub is desperately trying to improve his position but Doom has a good base and remains in mount.
Schaub is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Doom landing shots from mount.
Schaub tries to reverse the position but Doom maintains control.
Doom looking to control but Schaub is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doom is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Schaub is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Schaub tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Schaub tries to hold on but Doom pushes him away.
Schaub is in all sorts of trouble here.
Schaub is squirming around, avoiding Doom's attempts to control the action.
Doom in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Schaub sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doom wants to pass the guard but Schaub is defending well.
Schaub trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Schaub sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Schaub is looking to improve his position.
Schaub looking for submissions off his back.
Doom looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Schaub holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Schaub manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Doom postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Doom lands a couple of digs.
Doom with a nice head shot there.
Schaub has an active guard here but Doom has managed to pass into half guard.
Schaub looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Doom content to control rather than advance.
Doom lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Doom dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Schaub misses with an uppercut. Doom saw that one coming.
Doom appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Schaub throws a poor cross that misses
and Doom counters with a single leg into guard. Schaub didn't expect that.
Schaub escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Doom gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Doom working some strikes from top position.
Doom slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Schaub has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Doom has passed into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schaub manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Schaub is looking for a sweep. Doom is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Schaub trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schaub is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Doom's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Doom's back!
Doom tries to break free.
Schaub is looking for a choke. Doom gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Doom manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Schaub has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Doom should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Schaub has tightened it up now! Doom should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bryan Schaub!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ernest Graves (ranked 2858 p4p, 330 weight class) and Flibberti Gibbet (ranked 2867 p4p, 332 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ernest Graves!
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, Flibberti Gibbet!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Dirk Anderson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graves misses the body punch
enabling Gibbet to counter with a crisp jab.
Gibbet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gibbet misses with a hook. Graves ducked under it nicely.
Graves's corner calls for a 1-2. Graves obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gibbet slips a straight right by Graves.
Gibbet scores with a nice head shot.
Graves misses with a straight right.
Gibbet looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gibbet throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Graves moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Graves takes a swing at Gibbet's ribcage but misses.
Gibbet scores with a nice right hand.
Gibbet scores with a hook to the body. Graves takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Graves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gibbet moves away.
Gibbet thinks about the counter body kick.
Ernest Graves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Graves misses its intended target.
Graves wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Gibbet does no damage.
It looked like Graves wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Graves throws a right hand that misses
and Gibbet counters with a crisp one two that drops Graves! Gibbet thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Graves to his feet! Graves is in big trouble!
Graves is rocked!
Gibbet knocks out Graves with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Gibbet before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Gibbet picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Flibberti Gibbet!
After winning the bout, Flibberti Gibbet 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 Johnny Truth (ranked 1761 p4p, 257 weight class) and Maunu Tua (ranked 3382 p4p, 441 weight class). Maunu Tua told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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197 lbs
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210 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
6 - 1 - 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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Maunu Tua!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Truth lands a body shot.
Truth lands with a nice body punch.
Truth with a jab.
It looks like Maunu Tua has been cut.
Truth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tua.
Truth lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tua staying out of range there.
We've been told by Truth's head coaches at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tua throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Truth throws a big counter combination but Tua scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jab, jab by Truth - just one landing.
Tua tries to move into range but Truth moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tua moves forwards but Truth connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tua is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Truth with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Truth connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tua momentarily.
Truth lands a nice shot to the body.
Tua moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tua is still on wobbly legs! Can Truth finish him?
Truth cracks Tua with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Tua looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Truth finish him?
Truth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tua seems to have recovered his senses.
Truth cracks Tua with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Truth has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Tua to stand back up!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Truth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tua.
Tua throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tua looks winded!
Truth keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tua shoots in for a takedown but Truth shows good takedown defense.
A big right from Tua misses.
Truth scores with a decent looking hook.
Truth cracks Tua with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Tua looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Truth finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Truth lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Tua out cold! Tua is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Johnny Truth!
A very excited looking Johnny Truth 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Cornell (ranked 2442 p4p, 258 weight class) and Pension Buckets (ranked 3423 p4p, 359 weight class). Buckets is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Candyman - Knockin' Boots. Pension Buckets will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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265 lbs
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chris Cornell!
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, Pension Buckets!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Sandra Marshall and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cornell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Buckets sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cornell somewhat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cornell or perhaps it was just good defense by Buckets, which made it look bad.
Buckets tries to counter with a clinch but Cornell shakes him off and moves away.
Cornell definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cornell fails with the takedown
and Buckets holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Buckets 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 Chris Cornell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cornell is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Buckets gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Buckets prevents the takedown attempt.
Buckets tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cornell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cornell wants a takedown.
Knees in the clinch landing for Buckets.
Cornell is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cornell tries to score a body lock takedown but Buckets shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Knees in the clinch landing for Buckets.
Cornell drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Buckets working Cornell over with knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Buckets.
Buckets lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckets lands a nice elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Buckets.
A short right from Buckets.
Cornell is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Buckets pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Buckets lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Buckets.
Buckets lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Buckets digs a right hand into Cornell's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cornell's gas tank.
Buckets working Cornell over with knees to the body.
Buckets lands an elbow inside.
Buckets utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buckets lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cornell backwards.
Buckets landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Buckets lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Chris Cornell has been cut.
Cornell takes an elbow to the forehead.
Buckets lands an elbow that stopped Cornell in his tracks for a moment.
Buckets lands a nice elbow.
Buckets with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Buckets lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buckets scores a nice knee to the body.
Buckets lands an elbow inside.
Buckets lands an elbow that stopped Cornell in his tracks for a moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Buckets creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Buckets is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Buckets lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Buckets connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cornell's face.
Buckets using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Buckets lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cornell or not.
Buckets lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Buckets creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cornell's defenses.
Buckets presses Cornell against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Buckets lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Buckets lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cornell tries for a takedown. No joy.
Buckets lands a shoulder strike.
Buckets landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Buckets connects with a knee to the head.
Buckets lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buckets lands a nice elbow.
Buckets lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Buckets scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Buckets landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Buckets using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Buckets scores with a knee to the head.
Buckets working Cornell over with knees to the body.
Cornell tries for a takedown. No joy.
Knees in the clinch landing for Buckets.
Buckets lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Buckets comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice elbow from Buckets.
Cornell wants to take the fight to the mat but Buckets manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Buckets.
Buckets lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cornell backwards.
Buckets lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Buckets.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Buckets.
Buckets tries a knee to the head but Cornell blocks it.
Cornell prevents a body shot from Buckets.
Cornell changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Buckets fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Buckets fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cornell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Buckets swivels and escapes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cornell.
Buckets changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Buckets has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cornell has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Buckets avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Buckets landing knees to the body.
Buckets lands an elbow just above Cornell 's eye.
Buckets gets through Cornell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Buckets lands an elbow just above Cornell 's eye.
Cornell takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pension Buckets dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Cornell's cut.
That's time! Cornell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cornell closes the distance and clinches up with Buckets, looking for a takedown. Cornell pushes Buckets against the cage but Buckets circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Buckets tries to counter by closing the distance.
Buckets gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Buckets makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Buckets with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Buckets scores with a knee to the head.
Buckets lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cornell is rocked!
Buckets lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cornell backwards.
Oh Cornell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Buckets prevents a takedown attempt there.
Buckets has Cornell pressed against the cage. He pushes Cornell back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Buckets throws a beautiful elbow that sends Cornell crashing to the floor! Buckets piles on the pressure with more strikes! Cornell is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pension Buckets!
A very excited looking Pension Buckets 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Chrisopher Ball (ranked 1416 p4p, 190 weight class) and Hal Jordan (ranked 2521 p4p, 309 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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192 lbs
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190 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chrisopher Ball!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hal Jordan!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Michael Johnstone and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jordan lunges at Ball with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ball's hand.
Ball misses with a wild combination.
Ball definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jordan misses with a body punch
and Jordan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Hal Jordan has been cut.
Ball throws out a powerful jab.
Jordan misses with a looping right.
Jordan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ball fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A nice side step and Jordan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ball throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ball drops his hands momentarily and Jordan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jordan lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan takes a swing at Ball's ribcage but misses.
Jordan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ball tries to close the distance and clinch but Jordan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jordan.
Jordan looks to throw the jab but Ball is out of range.
Jordan throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Jordan misses.
Jordan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jordan moves out of range of the strikes.
Ball wants to clinch
and Jordan counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ball with a jab.
A slow jab from Ball misses its intended target.
Ball lands a nice looking body shot.
Jordan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ball has time to react.
Ball is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Jordan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ball tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jordan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jordan misses with a hook. Ball ducked under it nicely.
Ball swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ball is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan lands a head shot.
Ball misses with an uppercut. Jordan saw that one coming.
Jordan looks to land a left hand but Ball moved out of range nicely.
Ball gets a clinch.
Ball scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Ball fails to land.
Jordan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ball gets through Jordan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ball blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Jordan.
Ball has a couple of punches blocked by Jordan.
Ball takes a shot to the head.
Jordan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ball lands with a short shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jordan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ball.
Jordan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ball has a couple of punches blocked by Jordan.
A head punch on the inside from Ball fails to land.
Ball fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ball blocks an uppercut.
Ball blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ball blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jordan.
Ball blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jordan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jordan misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Jordan.
Ball lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jordan tries to stall but Ball uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ball misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ball lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jordan.
Ball working aggressively here.
Ball misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ball lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jordan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Chrisopher Ball will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hal Jordan's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jordan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ball blocks a jab.
Jordan's corner calls for a 1-2. Jordan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jordan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jordan throws a looping overhand right but Ball ducks down to avoid it.
Ball is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ball has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ball there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ball fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Jordan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ball throws a lazy right hand but Jordan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice side step and Jordan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ball is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ball tests Jordan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jordan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ball on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ball avoids the body shot from Jordan.
Ball is looking to counter the offense by Jordan and move into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordan misses with a looping left.
Jordan misses the shot to the body.
Ball wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ball tries to clinch up.
Ball tries to clinch up.
Ball clinches up against the cage.
Ball lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ball working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jordan misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jordan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ball misses with a punch to the body.
Ball lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ball is working Jordan over against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Jordan fails to land.
Ball misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ball misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ball prevents a body shot from Jordan.
Ball blocks a body shot from Jordan.
Jordan swings wildly with an uppercut but Ball uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jordan.
Ball tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ball lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jordan backwards.
Ball throws a head punch that misses.
Jordan blocks an uppercut.
Jordan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jordan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jordan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ball backwards.
Ball working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jordan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ball fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chrisopher Ball has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jordan has a couple of punches blocked by Ball.
Ball struggles to land a body shot inside as Jordan controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jordan.
Ball lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jordan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ball fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ball blocks an uppercut.
Jordan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ball backwards.
Jordan throws a head punch that misses.
Jordan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Jordan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jordan blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jordan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ball.
Jordan throws a head punch that misses.
Jordan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ball.
Ball takes a shot to the head.
Ball blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ball lands with a short shot to the head.
Ball lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ball blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jordan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ball blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ball lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jordan backwards.
Jordan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ball lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jordan backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hal Jordan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hal Jordan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ball avoids the body shot from Jordan.
The fighters circling - Jordan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ball seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ball tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jordan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jordan! But no joy.
Ball fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jordan, pushing him back against the cage.
Jordan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jordan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ball swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jordan misses with a body punch.
Jordan takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordan working aggressively here.
Jordan pushes Ball back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jordan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jordan prevents a body shot from Ball.
Jordan has a couple of punches blocked by Ball.
Jordan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jordan misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Ball.
Jordan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jordan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jordan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ball blocking some punches.
Jordan scores with a shot to the side of Ball's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jordan.
Ball lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ball fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jordan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ball takes a shot to the head.
Jordan lands with a left to the head.
Ball misses with the head strike.
Jordan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jordan.
A shot in the inside from Jordan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jordan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jordan working aggressively here.
Ball misses with a punch on the inside.
Ball can't find room to land a body shot as Jordan controls the action.
Jordan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordan blocking some punches.
Ball tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Ball.
Jordan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ball throws a punch but it's blocked by Jordan.
Jordan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Balls head.
Ball swings wildly with an uppercut but Jordan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ball blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jordan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jordan trying to stall but Ball improves his position.
Ball blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Jordan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jordan lands a right hand.
Jordan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ball lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ball blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jordan.
Ball lands with a short shot to the head.
Ball blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ball misses with some punches.
Ball lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jordan backwards.
Ball lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ball misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jordan lands a nice uppercut.
Jordan misses with some punches.
Jordan working aggressively here.
Ball throws a punch but it's blocked by Jordan.
Ball has a couple of punches blocked by Jordan.
A head punch on the inside from Jordan fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Ball.
Ball blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jordan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ball misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jordan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jordan swings wildly with an uppercut but Ball uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jordan blocks an uppercut.
Jordan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jordan misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordan is working Ball over against the cage.
Jordan swings wildly with an uppercut but Ball uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jordan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jordan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Ball fails to land.
Jordan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jordan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ball blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jordan blocks an uppercut.
Jordan misses with a punch on the inside.
Ball fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jordan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ball backwards.
Jordan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ball blocking some punches.
Jordan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jordan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Jordan.
Jordan swings wildly with an uppercut but Ball uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ball blocking some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hal Jordan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jordan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Hal Jordan!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drake Fury (ranked 2712 p4p, 285 weight class) and Heavy HeavyWeight (ranked 1888 p4p, 200 weight class). Fury's entrance music is Run The Jewels - Legend Has It. A fine choice. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Drake Fury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Heavy HeavyWeight!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Santiago Holmes and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
HeavyWeight lands a jab to the head.
Fury misses with a takedown attempt - HeavyWeight sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
HeavyWeight throws a body shot but no joy.
Fury misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
HeavyWeight closes the distance and clinches.
Fury is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables HeavyWeight to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drake Fury. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fury jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as HeavyWeight walks away with a smile on his face. Fury gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fury with a poor takedown
and HeavyWeight counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Good body shot from HeavyWeight.
HeavyWeight stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
HeavyWeight lands a shoulder strike.
Fury trying to control the position but instead, HeavyWeight has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fury into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury wants to stall.
HeavyWeight cracks Fury with a nice body shot.
Fury tries to stall but HeavyWeight uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fury jumps guard but HeavyWeight turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Fury jumps guard but HeavyWeight stands there with Fury around his waist. Fury gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fury has been working on his balance at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by HeavyWeight.
HeavyWeight digs a right hand underneath Fury's ribcage. Fury let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fury is breathing heavily.
HeavyWeight scores with a shoulder strike.
Fury wants to break free but HeavyWeight has control.
HeavyWeight lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fury is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables HeavyWeight to keep the fight standing.
HeavyWeight works on Fury's body with a couple of short punches.
HeavyWeight lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
HeavyWeight lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
HeavyWeight working some nice short punches in the clinch.
HeavyWeight drops Fury onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Fury is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Fury is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
HeavyWeight lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from HeavyWeight.
Oh Fury is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
HeavyWeight's coach down at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on HeavyWeight's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A body shot lands from HeavyWeight.
Fury seems to have got his legs back now.
HeavyWeight gets through Fury's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
HeavyWeight lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
HeavyWeight drops Fury onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Fury is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
HeavyWeight lands a huge punch on the inside that knocks Fury senseless! Wow, what a way to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Heavy HeavyWeight!
Heavy HeavyWeight 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Black Guy (ranked 1053 p4p, 111 weight class) and Tchaka Heritageaka (ranked 1972 p4p, 213 weight class). Guy's entrance music is Prince of Bel-Air. A fine choice. The key to victory for Black Guy has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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275 lbs
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240 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Black Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tchaka Heritageaka!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Peter Branson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guy scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like Tchaka Heritageaka has been cut.
Heritageaka moves away from the strike by Guy.
Guy works Heritageaka's body with a nice hook.
Guy cracks a nice hook into Heritageaka's ribs.
Guy throws a big shot that misses.
Guy misses with a straight left.
Heritageaka fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Guy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Heritageaka takes one to the chin there.
Guy scores with a shot to the body.
Heritageaka looks winded!
Guy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Heritageaka circles away quickly and effectively.
A big right from Guy misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guy connects with the punch.
Guy lands with a straight right. Heritageaka didn't see that one coming.
That has opened up Tchaka Heritageaka's cut even more.
Guy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Heritageaka on the side of the head.
Guy sends Heritageaka crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Guy is motioning to the referee to let Heritageaka up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Heritageaka is rocked!
Heritageaka has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Guy closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Heritageaka out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Black Guy!
Black Guy 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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