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The Island Season 8, 185 lbs, Round 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rob Hammond (ranked 3110 p4p, 326 weight class) and Middle Weight (ranked 432 p4p, 54 weight class). Rob Hammond has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rob Hammond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Middle Weight!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Michael Johnstone and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weight takes one to the side of the head.
Hammond tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Weight was well out of range. Poor timing from Hammond.
Weight steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hammond.
Hammond swings widly with a right hand
and Weight connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Weight keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hammond.
Hammond moves away from the strike by Weight.
Weight throws a lazy right hand but Hammond sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hammond takes a swing at Weight's ribcage but misses.
Hammond's corner calls for a 1-2. Hammond obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Weight walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Weight bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hammond's head backwards.
Weight misses with a straight left.
Weight misses with a body shot.
Hammond missing with a left hand there. Weight was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Weight throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hammond stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weight works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Weight takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Weight's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Weight's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hammond slips a jab from Weight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammond sizes up Weight with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hammond throws a hook but Weight blocks it.
Weight on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Weight moves into the clinch successfully.
Hammond can't break the clinch.
Weight lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hammond.
A short right from Weight on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Hammond has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Hammond is trying to break the clinch but Weight has him pressed against the cage.
Hammond wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Weight has him pressed against the cage.
Weight lands an uppercut.
Hammond blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Weight scores with a nice short uppercut.
Weight makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hammond has had enough of the clinch but Weight keeps him there for the moment.
Hammond wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Weight has him pressed against the cage.
Weight scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammond is looking to break free of the clinch but Weight has double underhooks.
Weight misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hammond wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Weight has him pressed against the cage.
Hammond is trying to push Weight away but Weight has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Weight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Weight.
Hammond is looking to break free of the clinch but Weight has double underhooks.
Weight lands with a short shot to the head.
Weight lands with a short shot to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Hammond's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Weight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hammond has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hammond tries to circle away but Weight has him pinned against the cage.
Hammond pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Weight looks to land a right hand but Hammond moved out of range.
Hammond with a hook.
Weight throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weight ducks under a wild hook from Hammond.
Weight digs a good body shot into Hammond's ribs.
No joy there for Weight, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hammond throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Weight throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hammond lands a body shot.
Hammond takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hammond throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hammond bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Weight's head backwards.
Weight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hammond fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Weight manages to avoid it.
Weight lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Weight clinches up against the cage.
Hammond is trying to force a seperation but Weight has the dominant position.
Hammond has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammond looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hammond is trying to break free.
A right handed body shot lands from Weight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weight lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Weight working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hammond wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Weight has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Weight.
Weight prevents Hammond from breaking the clinch.
Weight scores with a shot to the side of Hammond's head.
Hammond wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hammond is trying to force a seperation but Weight has the dominant position.
Weight lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hammond is trying to break the clinch but Weight has him pressed against the cage.
Weight digs a right hand into Hammond's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hammond's gas tank.
Hammond is trying to break the clinch but Weight is controlling him.
Weight can't find room to land a body shot as Hammond controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Middle Weight dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice defenses there by Hammond.
Hammond throws a lazy uppercut
and Weight counters by moving into the clinch.
Weight lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hammond wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hammond wants to get back to striking at distance but Weight won't allow it.
Hammond wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Middle Weight seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from Weight on the inside.
Weight lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hammond is trying to push Weight away but Weight has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Weight lands a shot to the body.
Weight lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weight lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Weight gets through Hammond's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Weight as the two fighters clinch.
Hammond is trying to break the clinch but Weight has him pressed against the cage.
Weight lands an uppercut.
Weight lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammond is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hammond wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hammond tries to circle away but Weight has him pinned against the cage.
Hammond breaks the clinch.
Hammond takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Weight has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hammond uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Weight.
Hammond is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hammond fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Weight misses with an uppercut. Hammond saw that one coming.
Weight slips a straight right by Hammond.
Hammond takes a swing at Weight's ribcage but misses.
Hammond moves out of range as Weight strikes.
Hammond avoids the body shot from Weight.
Hammond swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Weight uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hammond.
Weight just misses with a punch to the body.
Hammond waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Weight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammond misses with a body shot.
Weight fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Weight avoids the body shot from Hammond.
Weight swings for the body but Hammond moves out of range.
Hammond throws a looping overhand right but Weight ducks down to avoid it.
Hammond jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Weight. Hammond does a little dance to reset his feet.
Weight misses with a body shot.
Hammond dips to his left and cracks Weight with an uppercut!
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!
Weight scores with a hook to the body. Hammond takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hammond blocks a jab.
Hammond connects with a crisp jab.
Weight comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hammond on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hammond doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammond scores with a jab. Weight acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Weight throws a hook but Hammond avoids it easily.
Weight slips under a jab.
Weight gets a clinch.
Hammond has had enough of the clinch but Weight keeps him there for the moment.
Weight scores with a shoulder strike.
Weight scores with a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Weight.
Hammond wants to break free but Weight has control.
Weight lands a hook to the side of the head.
Weight lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hammond.
Hammond is trying to force a seperation but Weight has the dominant position.
Hammond is looking to break free of the clinch but Weight has double underhooks.
Weight tries to work over Hammond's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hammond is trying to push Weight away but Weight has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weight keeps control of Hammond as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Weight creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Weight.
Hammond has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short uppercut from Weight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weight keeps control of Hammond as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Weight misses with a punch to the body.
Hammond is trying to force a seperation but Weight has the dominant position.
Weight stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Weight lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Weight cracks Hammond with a nice body shot.
Weight lands a nice uppercut.
Hammond is rocked!
Hammond breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Weight misses with a looping left.
Weight throws a jab but it's blocked by Hammond.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Middle Weight showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Weight defending well as Hammond loads up on a big left hand.
Weight scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hammond throws a looping overhand right but Weight ducks down to avoid it.
Weight misses with a hook
and Hammond counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hammond moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Weight drives through and clinches with Hammond against the cage.
A body shot lands from Weight.
Hammond looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hammond is trying to break free.
Weight lands a shot to the body.
Hammond is trying to force a seperation but Weight has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Hammond's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hammond tries to break the clinch but Weight is controlling the position.
Hammond wants to break free but Weight has control.
Hammond wants to break free but Weight has control.
A shot in the inside from Weight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weight lands a nice shot to the body.
Hammond tries to break the clinch but Weight is controlling the position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Weight creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Weight.
Weight tries to work over Hammond's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Weight lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hand to the body from Weight.
Weight lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oh Hammond is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Weight scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hammond is looking to break free of the clinch but Weight has double underhooks.
Hammond is trying to push Weight away but Weight has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Weight lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Weight unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Hammond! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Weight is unloading with more strikes now! Hammond drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Middle Weight!
An out of breath Middle Weight 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hal Jordan (ranked 1177 p4p, 147 weight class) and Thomas Turbano (ranked 1681 p4p, 200 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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7 - 2 - 0 |
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186 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hal Jordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Thomas Turbano!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Sandra Marshall and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turbano bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jordan's head backwards.
Turbano staying out of range there.
Turbano throws an overhand right that lands on Jordan's shoulder, as Jordan tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Jordan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Turbano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jordan.
Jordan misses with a straight right.
Jordan misses with a left hand
letting Turbano counter with a right hand.
Jordan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As Jordan backs off Turbano throws a huge counter combo but Jordan manages to avoid it all.
Turbano scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Hal Jordan has been cut.
Turbano takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jordan misses with a left hand
and Turbano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jordan throws a wild hook but Turbano just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Jordan gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Turbano raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Turbano!
Hal Jordan spoke after the fight, saying 'The Island is bullshit!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Felipe Oreiro (ranked 3942 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaz McStafferson (ranked 1141 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Felipe Oreiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kaz McStafferson!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Dirk Anderson and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oreiro shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Oreiro was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
McStafferson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Oreiro's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Oreiro works to advance to full mount. McStafferson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Oreiro goes for an armbar but McStafferson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from McStafferson.
Oreiro looking for a sweep. Not yet Oreiro, not yet.
McStafferson forces his way into half guard.
Oreiro is refusing to be controlled, as McStafferson sits in half guard.
McStafferson wants to pass the guard but Oreiro is defending well.
Oreiro wants to get back to full guard but McStafferson has passed into side control.
McStafferson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McStafferson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
I've been told that McStafferson has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Oreiro keeping his opponent close.
Oreiro is looking to reverse the position.
McStafferson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Oreiro is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McStafferson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Oreiro, who protects the arm well.
Oreiro wants to control but McStafferson postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Oreiro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McStafferson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McStafferson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Oreiro is not content to let McStafferson control the position.
Oreiro tries to improve position but can't.
Oreiro sneaks back into half guard.
Oreiro trying to control here.
Oreiro is looking for a sweep. McStafferson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McStafferson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Oreiro is just riding it out for now. McStafferson eventually gives up the hold.
Oreiro actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McStafferson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McStafferson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Oreiro doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McStafferson.
McStafferson seems to be working for a kimura but Oreiro defends the submission attempt.
Oreiro looking for submissions off his back.
McStafferson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Oreiro defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McStafferson wants to take a breather but Oreiro is having none of it.
Oreiro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Oreiro.
Oreiro keeping moving, preventing McStafferson from controlling successfully.
McStafferson postures up.
Oreiro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McStafferson defends well.
McStafferson trying to control the position from guard on top but Oreiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McStafferson passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oreiro is looking to control McStafferson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Oreiro avoid being mounted?
McStafferson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaz McStafferson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McStafferson dives in and scores a takedown into Oreiro's guard.
Oreiro trying to control the position.
Oreiro will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McStafferson slips nicely into half guard.
McStafferson is looking for a kimura here.
McStafferson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Oreiro sees it coming and defends easily.
McStafferson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McStafferson trying to control from half guard but Oreiro is working away.
McStafferson wants to work for an arm triangle but Oreiro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Oreiro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oreiro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McStafferson pulls his head out easily.
McStafferson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Oreiro is just riding it out for now. McStafferson eventually gives up the hold.
McStafferson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McStafferson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oreiro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kaz McStafferson has got the better of the ground game so far.
McStafferson prevents Oreiro from improving his position.
Oreiro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Oreiro keeping moving, preventing McStafferson from controlling successfully.
Oreiro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McStafferson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McStafferson wants to take a breather but Oreiro is having none of it.
Oreiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McStafferson wants to take a breather but Oreiro is having none of it.
Oreiro is defending against the submission attempts here by McStafferson.
Oreiro is trying to get back to full guard.
McStafferson wants to work for an arm triangle but Oreiro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McStafferson wants to work for an arm triangle but Oreiro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Oreiro tries to get to full guard but McStafferson has control of the leg.
Oreiro looking for submissions off his back.
McStafferson is trying to control. Oreiro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McStafferson wants to work for an arm triangle but Oreiro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Oreiro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McStafferson trying to control the action but Oreiro is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Oreiro wants to get back to full guard.
McStafferson wants to work for an arm triangle but Oreiro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McStafferson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Oreiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oreiro works his way to full guard. Good work.
McStafferson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
McStafferson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Oreiro dives on top into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaz McStafferson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Oreiro shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
McStafferson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Oreiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McStafferson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Oreiro's guard.
McStafferson trying to control the position from guard on top but Oreiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McStafferson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Oreiro haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McStafferson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
McStafferson trying to control the position but Oreiro is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McStafferson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Oreiro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McStafferson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McStafferson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Oreiro, who protects the arm well.
Oreiro is looking for a sweep.
McStafferson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Oreiro has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Oreiro is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McStafferson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
McStafferson passes the guard and advances to mount!
McStafferson is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Oreiro is in real trouble.
McStafferson is persistently looking for the submission but Oreiro is defending it well.
McStafferson looking to break Oreiro's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Oreiro remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise McStafferson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
McStafferson tightening his grip on Oreiro, looking for the choke.
McStafferson working for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oreiro just trying to survive but McStafferson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Oreiro can't escape the position.
McStafferson looking for the RNC.
Oreiro rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
McStafferson seems to be working for a kimura but Oreiro defends the submission attempt.
Oreiro is in trouble now - McStafferson has advanced to mount!
Oreiro is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Oreiro is desperately trying to improve his position but McStafferson has a good base and remains in mount.
McStafferson working for a submission but Oreiro is keeping him at bay.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oreiro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Oreiro has given up his back. Will we see McStafferson going for some submissions?
McStafferson looking for the choke from the back.
McStafferson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
McStafferson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McStafferson tightening his grip on Oreiro, looking for the choke.
McStafferson keeps control of the position as Oreiro tries to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McStafferson not allowing Oreiro to control his hands.
Felipe Oreiro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oreiro preventing the rear naked choke attempt from McStafferson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kaz McStafferson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McStafferson 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 Bart Greer scores the fight for Kaz McStafferson!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Kaz McStafferson!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Kaz McStafferson!
Kaz McStafferson wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chrisopher Ball (ranked 777 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chief Bear (ranked 2145 p4p, 0 weight class). Chief Bear 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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199 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
9 - 2 - 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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chief Bear!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Dirk Anderson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bear tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ball sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bear somewhat.
It looked like Ball was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ball keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ball lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Chief Bear has been cut.
Bear shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ball pushes Bear off looking to stand but Bear dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ball has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bear is on him like a limpet, forcing Ball back against the cage.
I was talking to Ball's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ball.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ball throws a punch but it's blocked by Bear.
Bear blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ball fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ball lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bear backwards.
Ball misses with some punches.
Bear has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ball is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chrisopher Ball has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chief Bear.
Ball misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Ball.
Ball lands with a right to the head.
Bear blocking some punches.
Ball swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bear blocking some punches.
Bear blocking some punches.
Ball lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ball misses with the head strike.
Ball misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Ball.
Ball lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bear backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ball.
Ball is working Bear over against the cage.
Bear looks winded!
A nice left hand lands by Ball.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ball misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ball lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ball lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ball lands a left hand.
Ball lands a hook that snaps the head of Bear backwards.
Ball scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ball lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bear backwards.
Ball lands an uppercut.
Ball lands a shoulder strike.
Ball presses Bear against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ball tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ball lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ball softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Ball.
Ball lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Ball.
Ball lands a right hand.
Ball lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bear.
Ball lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bear is rocked!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ball.
Bear is still on wobbly legs! Can Ball finish him?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A hook to the body from Ball.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ball.
Ball cracks Bear with a nice body shot.
Ball lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ball throws a big uppercut that drops Bear! More strikes from Ball and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Bear lies dazed against the cage as Ball celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chrisopher Ball!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cecil Scanlan (ranked 3471 p4p, 0 weight class) and Romulo Nascimento (ranked 713 p4p, 84 weight class). Cecil Scanlan could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Romulo Nascimento's chin.
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193 lbs
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191 lbs
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Cecil Scanlan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Romulo Nascimento!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, David Hoff and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scanlan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nascimento momentarily.
Scanlan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nascimento sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Scanlan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nascimento moves out of range as Scanlan strikes.
Nascimento tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nascimento throws a body punch but Scanlan moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Scanlan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nascimento misses with an uppercut
and Scanlan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nascimento moves away from the strike by Scanlan.
Scanlan throws an overhand right that lands on Nascimento's shoulder, as Nascimento tries to avoid the shot.
Scanlan throws a lazy uppercut
and Nascimento counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nascimento.
Nascimento is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Scanlan can't keep his opponent in guard - Nascimento advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nascimento trying to control the pace.
Nascimento seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Scanlan is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Romulo Nascimento!
After the fight, Romulo Nascimento was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Truth (ranked 956 p4p, 117 weight class) and Piotr Chojnowski (ranked 4026 p4p, 0 weight class). Chojnowski has chosen Nothing More - Do You Really Want It ? as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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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
9 - 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Piotr Chojnowski!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chojnowski darts in looking for a takedown but Truth gets double underhooks and turns Chojnowski into the cage.
Chojnowski moves out of range of the strikes.
Truth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chojnowski slips under a jab.
Truth looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Truth tries a low kick but Chojnowski avoids it.
Chojnowski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Piotr Chojnowski has been cut.
A jab from Truth misses.
Truth lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Truth moves out of range of the body kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chojnowski is defended easily by Truth.
Chojnowski moves out of range of the strikes.
A combination from Truth does no damage.
Truth stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Truth wants it to stay on the feet.
Johnny Truth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Piotr Chojnowski.
Truth scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Truth looks to land a right hand but Chojnowski moved out of range.
Truth works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Truth throws a lazy right hand but Chojnowski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Truth backs off Chojnowski throws a huge counter combo but Truth manages to avoid it all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chojnowski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chojnowski is looking to clinch.
Truth throws a big counter combination but Chojnowski scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Chojnowski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Chojnowski looks to move away, Truth throws a big counter combo but Chojnowski just gets out of the way.
Johnny Truth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Truth scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Truth blocks the body kick.
Truth tried to counter with a leg kick but Chojnowski avoided it.
Truth leaves Chojnowski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Chojnowski has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chojnowski scores with a shoulder strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Truth.
Truth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice defenses there by Chojnowski.
It seemed like Chojnowski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chojnowski moves in looking to clinch but Truth pushes him off.
A slow jab from Chojnowski misses its intended target.
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!
Chojnowski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chojnowski takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Truth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Truth misses with the combination.
Chojnowski wants to clinch up but Truth keeps it at a distance.
Truth throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chojnowski appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Truth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Truth tries to land a leg kick but Chojnowski saw it coming and moves away.
Truth misses with a jab, cross combination.
Truth tries to land a leg kick but Chojnowski saw it coming and moves away.
Chojnowski misses with a leg kick.
Chojnowski checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Chojnowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Left hook, right uppercut from Truth.
Chojnowski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chojnowski looks to land a left hand but Truth moved out of range nicely.
Chojnowski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Truth.
Truth lands a big uppercut and Chojnowski crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Chojnowski looks OK. Truth waves Chojnowski back to his feet!
Chojnowski is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Truth lands a brutal uppercut that launches Chojnowski off his feet! Chojnowski tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnny Truth!
Johnny Truth seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Piotr Chojnowski had this to say: 'I will be back !'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Conford (ranked 1606 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iwo Yaj (ranked 1153 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrew Conford has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
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195 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Andrew Conford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Iwo Yaj!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Santiago Holmes and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conford rushes Yaj and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Yaj tries to work over Conford's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yaj swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yaj misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yaj swings wildly with an uppercut but Conford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yaj blocks a punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Conford's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Yaj misses with some punches.
Yaj misses with a body punch.
Yaj blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yaj misses with the head strike.
Conford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yaj tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Conford's elbow.
Yaj tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yaj working aggressively here.
Yaj misses with a hook to the ribs.
Conford misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conford swings wildly with an uppercut but Yaj uses good head movement to avoid it.
Conford blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Conford.
Conford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yaj doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yaj misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Conford - that landed with a thud.
Yaj goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yaj.
Conford swings wildly with an uppercut but Yaj uses good head movement to avoid it.
Conford cracks Yaj with a nice body shot.
A short right from Conford on the inside.
Conford lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conford lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yaj backwards.
Yaj tries to throw a body punch but Conford avoids it by throwing Yaj back against the cage.
Conford blocks an uppercut.
Conford can't find room to land a body shot as Yaj controls the action.
Conford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yaj misses with a punch on the inside.
Conford misses with a body punch.
Conford prevents a body shot from Yaj.
Conford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Conford - that landed with a thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Conford lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yaj goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Conford scores with a hook to the body.
Yaj swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yaj struggles to land a body shot inside as Conford controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conford throws a punch but it's blocked by Yaj.
Yaj misses with a body punch.
Yaj misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Conford.
Conford takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Yaj.
Conford fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Conford lands a body shot in the clinch.
Yaj can't find room to land a body shot as Conford controls the action.
Yaj lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Yaj on the inside.
Yaj lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yaj is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Yaj misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yaj misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yaj swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yaj misses with a punch to the body.
Yaj goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Conford.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Conford gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Yaj.
Yaj tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Conford scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yaj has Conford pressed against the cage, preventing Conford from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Yaj tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Conford misses with the head strike.
Yaj swings wildly with an uppercut but Conford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Conford working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Iwo Yaj will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Yaj throws a big shot that misses.
Yaj gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Conford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Conford lands a shoulder strike.
Yaj misses with a punch on the inside.
Yaj misses with a hook from the clinch.
Conford working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yaj cracks Conford with a nice body shot.
Yaj goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yaj blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yaj swings wildly with an uppercut but Conford uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yaj tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yaj tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yaj lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Conford.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yaj blocking some punches.
Yaj takes a shot to the head.
Yaj throws a head punch that misses.
Conford misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yaj misses with a short punch on the inside.
Conford blocks an uppercut.
Conford lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yaj.
Yaj fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yaj can't find room to land a body shot as Conford controls the action.
Conford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Conford blocks a body shot from Yaj.
Conford has a couple of punches blocked by Yaj.
Yaj swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Conford has a couple of punches blocked by Yaj.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conford prevents a body shot from Yaj.
Conford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Conford lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Conford.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yaj.
A right hand to the body from Conford.
Yaj misses with a punch to the body.
Iwo Yaj seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Yaj misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yaj swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yaj prevents a body shot from Conford.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yaj working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yaj.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yaj.
Yaj misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yaj tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yaj misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Yaj.
A right handed body shot lands from Conford.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Conford.
Conford blocks a body shot from Yaj.
Yaj swings wildly with an uppercut but Conford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Conford prevents a body shot from Yaj.
Conford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yaj misses with the head strike.
Yaj tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Conford's elbow.
Conford struggles to land a body shot inside as Yaj controls his hands.
Conford blocking some punches.
Yaj is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yaj throws a punch but it's blocked by Conford.
Yaj misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Conford.
Yaj has a couple of punches blocked by Conford.
Yaj lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Conford backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yaj.
Yaj working aggressively here.
Yaj has a couple of punches blocked by Conford.
Conford breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Conford scores with the left hand. Yaj knows he should have avoided that one.
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!
Yaj tries to keep at a distance but Conford has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yaj struggles to land a body shot inside as Conford controls his hands.
Yaj throws a punch but it's blocked by Conford.
Yaj goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yaj lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iwo Yaj showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Yaj tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Conford paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yaj looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Conford gets tackled into the cage by Yaj. Yaj maintains the clinch.
Yaj throws a punch but it's blocked by Conford.
Conford cracks Yaj with a nice body shot.
Yaj is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Conford blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Conford scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Conford.
Yaj misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Conford tries to work over Yaj's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Conford.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Conford.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conford misses with a punch to the body.
Yaj tries to work over Conford's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yaj goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Conford.
The referee is keeping an eye on Conford - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Yaj misses with a body punch.
Conford lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Conford has a couple of punches blocked by Yaj.
Conford misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Yaj fails to land.
Conford is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Yaj lands a hook that snaps the head of Conford backwards.
A short right from Yaj.
Yaj fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Andrew Conford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Yaj fails to land.
Yaj doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Conford scores with a shot to the side of Yaj's head.
Yaj misses with a hook from the clinch.
Conford lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yaj backwards.
Yaj tries to work over Conford's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yaj misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yaj works on Conford's body with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yaj.
Conford lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Conford.
Yaj prevents a body shot from Conford.
Conford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Conford blocks a body shot from Yaj.
Yaj misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Yaj fails to land.
Yaj lands a hook to the side of the head.
Conford scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Conford misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yaj swings wildly with an uppercut but Conford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yaj tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yaj has a couple of punches blocked by Conford.
Yaj tries to throw a body punch but Conford avoids it by throwing Yaj back against the cage.
Yaj lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yaj lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Conford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yaj blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Conford lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conford blocks a body shot from Yaj.
Conford blocking some punches.
Yaj misses with a punch on the inside.
Conford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yaj misses with a punch to the body.
Yaj swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Conford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yaj doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Conford lands a hook that snaps the head of Yaj backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Conford lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yaj tries a body shot but Conford blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Conford fails to land.
Yaj misses with a short punch on the inside.
Conford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yaj lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Iwo Yaj.
I've got Yaj winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Iwo Yaj!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Iwo Yaj!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Iwo Yaj!
Iwo Yaj wins by unanimous decision!
Iwo 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Rees Mogg (ranked 318 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fernando Oreiro (ranked 2512 p4p, 0 weight class). Fernando Oreiro has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jacob Rees Mogg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Fernando Oreiro!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Michael Johnstone and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oreiro misses with a hook
and Oreiro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Fernando Oreiro has been cut.
Oreiro misses with a body punch
and Rees Mogg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rees Mogg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rees Mogg misses with a hook
and Oreiro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Some wild striking there from Rees Mogg.
Oreiro throws out a counter right but Rees Mogg avoids it with no problem.
Rees Mogg lands with a cross.
Rees Mogg misses with a hook. Oreiro ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oreiro thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Rees Mogg misses its intended target.
Rees Mogg thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oreiro sizes up Rees Mogg with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rees Mogg lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rees Mogg throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rees Mogg scores with a hook.
Rees Mogg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oreiro wants to counter the offense by Rees Mogg and move into the clinch position.
Oreiro misses the shot to the body.
Rees Mogg uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Oreiro misses with a jab to the body
and Rees Mogg counters with a nice right hand that sends Oreiro toppling to the canvas! Oreiro scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Rees Mogg finish him?!
Oreiro is rocked!
That has opened up Fernando Oreiro's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oreiro leaves his chin hanging out and Rees Mogg seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Oreiro crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jacob Rees Mogg!
A relieved looking Jacob Rees Mogg thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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