The Island Season 8, 265 lbs, Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pension Buckets (ranked 2817 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Schaub (ranked 272 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckets comes into the arena with Candyman - Knockin' Boots blaring out of the sound system. Bryan Schaub has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Buckets
vs
Schaub

200 cm
27
265 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

179 cm
19
220 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pension Buckets!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bryan Schaub!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, David Hoff and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schaub throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Buckets is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Schaub.
Schaub connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Buckets momentarily.

It looks like Pension Buckets has been cut.
Bryan Schaub seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schaub throws a hook but Buckets avoids it easily.
Buckets is looking to counter the offense by Schaub and move into the clinch.
Schaub looks to throw the jab but Buckets is out of range.
Schaub misses with a straight left.
Schaub misses with a double jab.
A jab from Schaub misses.
Buckets tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Schaub paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Schaub drops Buckets with a right and a left! Schaub comes rushing in but Buckets regains his composure and manages to keep Schaub in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schaub not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Schaub wants to control from the top but Buckets keeps moving.
Buckets is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Schaub drops back looking for a leg! Buckets is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Buckets manages to kick Schaub off! Schaub jumps back into Buckets's guard.
Schaub pushing down on Buckets's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Buckets is trying to maintain the position but Schaub is very close to passing his half guard.

Schaub is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Buckets sees it coming and defends easily.

Schaub is working for a submission of some sort.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schaub sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Schaub seems to be looking for submissions.
Buckets is trying to get back to full guard.
Buckets won't allow Schaub to pass to mount.
Schaub works his foot free and advances to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schaub wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Schaub can't control as he wanted to and Buckets manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Schaub works his foot free and advances to mount.
Schaub works his way to his opponent's back.
What can Buckets do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Buckets tries to escape but Schaub has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Schaub has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Buckets is in real trouble here. Schaub gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Buckets is tapping out! Schaub wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bryan Schaub!
The defeated Pension Buckets had this to say: 'Oh, well that was stupid of me. Womp womp!'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ron Deadly (ranked 1099 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Banner (ranked 1170 p4p, 113 weight class). Deadly comes to the cage accompanied by Bayou. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Deadly
vs
Banner

192 cm
27
254 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

198 cm
24
265 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ron Deadly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bruce Banner!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, David Hoff and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Banner throws an overhand right that lands on Deadly's shoulder, as Deadly tries to avoid the shot.
Deadly was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Deadly digs a good body shot into Banner's ribs.
Deadly scores with a one two! Banner had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

It looks like Bruce Banner has been cut.
Banner swings widly with a right hand
and Deadly counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Deadly feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Banner sprawling to the canvas! Banner rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Deadly finish him?!

Banner is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banner moves to clinch but Deadly breaks away
and Deadly counters with a big left hand that crumples Banner! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ron Deadly!
Ron Deadly was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tchaka Heritageaka (ranked 1631 p4p, 146 weight class) and Artur Kasza (ranked 912 p4p, 0 weight class). Artur Kasza will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Heritageaka
vs
Kasza

176 cm
26
240 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

200 cm
26
265 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Solid chin

ZZ POPS

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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tchaka Heritageaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Artur Kasza!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Bart Greer and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Heritageaka gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kasza is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Heritageaka gets underhooks to prevent Kasza's takedown attempt.
Heritageaka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kasza drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tchaka Heritageaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artur Kasza.
Still in the clinch, Heritageaka scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Heritageaka.
Kasza wants a takedown.
Heritageaka lands a body punch.
Kasza looks winded!
Good body shot from Heritageaka.
A short uppercut from Heritageaka.
Heritageaka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kasza backwards.
Heritageaka digs a right hand underneath Kasza's ribcage. Kasza let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Heritageaka works on Kasza's body with a couple of short punches.
Heritageaka digs a right hand into Kasza's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kasza's gas tank.
A right handed body shot lands from Heritageaka.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heritageaka cracks Kasza with a nice body shot.
Heritageaka scores with a shot to the side of Kasza's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Heritageaka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Heritageaka works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Heritageaka lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Heritageaka.
A short left from Heritageaka.
A left hand lands to the body for Heritageaka.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heritageaka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Heritageaka works on Kasza's body with a couple of short punches.
A short body shot lands from Heritageaka as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Heritageaka.
Heritageaka lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Heritageaka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Heritageaka.

Kasza is rocked!
Heritageaka is leaning against Kasza and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kasza is still on wobbly legs! Can Heritageaka finish him?
Heritageaka dips a shoulder and cracks Kasza with a mighty uppercut! Kasza falls back against the cage and Heritageaka unloads with a barrage of strikes! Kasza is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Heritageaka screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tchaka Heritageaka!
An out of breath Tchaka Heritageaka 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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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Timofei Rasputin (ranked 843 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrice Beaudry (ranked 1882 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Timofei Rasputin has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Rasputin
vs
Beaudry

182 cm
27
237 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

190 cm
27
235 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

ZZ POPS

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Timofei Rasputin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Patrice Beaudry!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Michael Johnstone and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rasputin misses with a wild body shot.
Rasputin throws a lazy uppercut

and Beaudry counters with a takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Beaudry wants to control but Rasputin is keeping him busy.

Beaudry has an Americana. Rasputin didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Beaudry is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Beaudry hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Patrice Beaudry!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sly Yaj (ranked 2802 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heavy HeavyWeight (ranked 507 p4p, 52 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Yaj
vs
HeavyWeight

196 cm
27
255 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

185 cm
27
280 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Brawler
Good gas tank

ZZ POPS

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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sly Yaj!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Heavy HeavyWeight!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Michael Johnstone and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

HeavyWeight rushes Yaj and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
HeavyWeight blocks a body shot from Yaj.
HeavyWeight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
HeavyWeight lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from HeavyWeight - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from HeavyWeight fails to land.
HeavyWeight misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yaj lands with a light punch inside.
HeavyWeight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, HeavyWeight creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Yaj.
Yaj working aggressively here.
Yaj misses with a hook from the clinch.
HeavyWeight swings wildly with an uppercut but Yaj uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by HeavyWeight as Yaj tries to tie him up.
Yaj throws a punch but it's blocked by HeavyWeight.
Yaj misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yaj misses with a punch to the body.
Yaj lands an uppercut.

It looks like Heavy HeavyWeight has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yaj lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
HeavyWeight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yaj's elbow.
HeavyWeight lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
HeavyWeight lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yaj.
HeavyWeight misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Yaj fails to land.
Yaj blocking some punches.
Yaj blocking some punches.
Yaj working some nice short punches in the clinch.
HeavyWeight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yaj misses with some punches.
Yaj has a couple of punches blocked by HeavyWeight.
Yaj blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
HeavyWeight lands with a right to the head.
Yaj fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
HeavyWeight misses with a punch on the inside.
Yaj misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
HeavyWeight works on Yaj's body with a couple of short punches.
HeavyWeight misses with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yaj tries a body shot but HeavyWeight blocks it.
HeavyWeight's coach down at 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.
Yaj throws a punch but it's blocked by HeavyWeight.
A short uppercut from Yaj.
Yaj misses with a punch to the body.
HeavyWeight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
HeavyWeight lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Yaj or not.
HeavyWeight lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yaj misses with some punches.
Yaj throws a punch but it's blocked by HeavyWeight.
Yaj doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
HeavyWeight working aggressively here.
HeavyWeight lands a nice uppercut.
HeavyWeight blocking some punches.
HeavyWeight has a couple of punches blocked by Yaj.
HeavyWeight misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by HeavyWeight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Yaj breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big right from HeavyWeight misses.

Yaj clinches with his opponent.
HeavyWeight misses with the head strike.
Yaj throws a head punch that misses.
HeavyWeight scores with a shoulder strike.
HeavyWeight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
HeavyWeight struggles to land a body shot inside as Yaj controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by HeavyWeight.
A short right from HeavyWeight.
HeavyWeight lands with a right to the head.
Yaj lands a body punch in the clinch.
Yaj lands with a short punch from the clinch.
HeavyWeight tries to throw a body punch but Yaj avoids it by throwing HeavyWeight back against the cage.
HeavyWeight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
HeavyWeight struggles to land a body shot inside as Yaj controls his hands.
HeavyWeight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from HeavyWeight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yaj misses with a shot to the kidneys.
HeavyWeight misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yaj.
A hook to the body from Yaj.
A nice left hand lands by HeavyWeight.
HeavyWeight tries to throw a body punch but Yaj avoids it by throwing HeavyWeight back against the cage.
Yaj struggles to land a body shot inside as HeavyWeight controls his hands.
HeavyWeight can't find room to land a body shot as Yaj controls the action.
Yaj misses with a punch on the inside.
Yaj blocking some punches.
Yaj working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for HeavyWeight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for HeavyWeight.
HeavyWeight lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yaj working aggressively here.
Yaj makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yaj misses with a short punch on the inside.
HeavyWeight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Heavy HeavyWeight dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Heavy HeavyWeight's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Yaj tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
HeavyWeight circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yaj tries to close the distance and clinch but HeavyWeight swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
HeavyWeight uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yaj has time to react.
HeavyWeight showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yaj.
Yaj fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yaj slips a jab from HeavyWeight.
HeavyWeight takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

HeavyWeight moves into the clinch.
HeavyWeight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Yaj fails to land.
HeavyWeight lands with a short shot to the head.
HeavyWeight misses with some punches.
Yaj doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by HeavyWeight.
HeavyWeight swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Heavy HeavyWeight seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yaj tries a body shot but HeavyWeight blocks it.
HeavyWeight tries a body shot but Yaj blocks it.
Yaj tries a body shot but HeavyWeight blocks it.
Yaj blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from HeavyWeight.
A short right from HeavyWeight on the inside.
HeavyWeight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yaj fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yaj tries a body shot but HeavyWeight blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by HeavyWeight.
Yaj doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
HeavyWeight misses with a body punch.
Yaj can't find room to land a body shot as HeavyWeight controls the action.
Yaj lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yaj tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
HeavyWeight lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by HeavyWeight.
HeavyWeight tries a body shot but Yaj blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from HeavyWeight fails to land.
Yaj doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from HeavyWeight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by HeavyWeight.

It looks like Sly Yaj has been cut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yaj goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by HeavyWeight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yaj misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, HeavyWeight scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yaj swings wildly with an uppercut but HeavyWeight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yaj misses with some punches.
HeavyWeight can't find room to land a body shot as Yaj controls the action.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from HeavyWeight in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
HeavyWeight lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by HeavyWeight.
HeavyWeight lands a body shot.
HeavyWeight lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Yaj or not.
A short uppercut from HeavyWeight.

HeavyWeight drops Yaj onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Yaj is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!

Yaj is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
HeavyWeight pushes off and lands a massive hook that knocks Yaj out cold! The fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Heavy HeavyWeight!
After winning the bout, Heavy HeavyWeight thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Kowalski (ranked 904 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arslan Clegg (ranked 1713 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kowalski
vs
Clegg

193 cm
27
235 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

180 cm
26
273 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Frank Kowalski!
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, Arslan Clegg!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, David Hoff and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clegg shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Clegg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Clegg takes one on the button.
Clegg throws an off balance right hand
and Kowalski counters with a right hand to the body.
Clegg misses with a body punch
and Kowalski counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

Clegg looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kowalski!

Clegg is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Kowalski looks calm but he's in trouble here. Clegg gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Kowalski is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Clegg lets go of the hold and Kowalski can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Arslan Clegg!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Black Guy (ranked 1072 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rhif Un (ranked 927 p4p, 0 weight class). Guy comes to the cage accompanied by Prince of Bel-Air. Black Guy could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rhif Un's chin.

Guy
vs
Un

197 cm
27
275 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

190 cm
26
270 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 - 3 - 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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rhif Un!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, David Hoff and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guy throws a combination. Un tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Un misses with a looping left.
Un scores with a body shot.
Guy misses with a straight right.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Un pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Guy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Un doesn't seem bothered though.
Guy scores with a jab to the body.
Un misses with a hook.
Guy scores with a decent looking hook.
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!
Un throws a nice looking combination but Guy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Guy misses the shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Guy, as that shot connected.
Un throws out a loose jab but Guy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Guy lands a slapping body shot.
Guy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Un looks winded!
Guy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Un under the eye.
Un keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Guy is looking to wear down Un with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
BOOM! Guy lands a beautiful left hook that drops Un. Un tries to recover but Guy is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Un lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Black Guy!
A very excited looking Black Guy rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between UberThor Hammerfall (ranked 60 p4p, 6 weight class) and Doink The Clown (ranked 2310 p4p, 212 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Hammerfall
vs
The Clown

180 cm
20
260 lbs
13 - 3 - 0

190 cm
27
240 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Dangerous knees
Powerful

ZZ POPS

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 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, UberThor Hammerfall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Doink The Clown!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Winston Alpacca and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Clown misses with a hook
and The Clown takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Clown tries to clinch there but Hammerfall circles away.
Hammerfall listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

Hammerfall has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hammerfall tries to throw a body punch but The Clown avoids it by throwing Hammerfall back against the cage.
Hammerfall avoiding damage as The Clown throws knees to the body.
Hammerfall blocks an uppercut.
Hammerfall working aggressively here.
The Clown misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hammerfall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Clown misses with a punch on the inside.
The Clown tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hammerfall avoids it.
Hammerfall avoiding damage as The Clown throws knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hammerfall.
Hammerfall throws a punch but it's blocked by The Clown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Clown misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hammerfall.
Hammerfall managing to block the knees to the body from The Clown.
The Clown with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hammerfall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hammerfall lands a nice uppercut.
The Clown misses with the head strike.
The Clown's coach down at Island Safe Space was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on The Clown's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
The Clown using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The Clown using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hammerfall has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hammerfall throws a punch but it's blocked by The Clown.
Hammerfall lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down The Clown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hammerfall.
The Clown misses with a knee to the head.
The Clown misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Clown unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hammerfall lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The Clown with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The Clown throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hammerfall blocks it with crossed arms.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hammerfall avoiding damage as The Clown throws knees to the body.
The Clown throws a knee to the head but misses.
The Clown working aggressively here.
Hammerfall swings wildly with an uppercut but The Clown uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Hammerfall on the inside.
The Clown lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hammerfall misses with some punches.
The Clown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hammerfall misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Clown with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for The Clown.
The Clown is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hammerfall is defending well for now.
A head punch on the inside from Hammerfall fails to land.
Hammerfall misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Clown swings wildly with an uppercut but Hammerfall uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Clown working aggressively here.
The Clown has a couple of punches blocked by Hammerfall.
The Clown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hammerfall blocks an uppercut.
The Clown tries to land knees in the clinch but Hammerfall avoids the damage to the body.
The Clown looking to throw knees to the head but Hammerfall is blocking nicely.
The Clown tries to land knees in the clinch but Hammerfall avoids the damage to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfall struggles to land a body shot inside as The Clown controls his hands.
The Clown missing with knees to the body.
Hammerfall avoiding damage as The Clown throws knees to the body.
Hammerfall throws a punch but it's blocked by The Clown.
The Clown misses with a knee to the head.
Hammerfall misses with the head strike.
Hammerfall misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hammerfall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Clown missing with knees to the body.
Hammerfall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Clown misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hammerfall misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hammerfall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Doink The Clown dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

The Clown throws a lazy right hand but Hammerfall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hammerfall lands a head shot.
Hammerfall swats away the attempt to clinch by The Clown.
As The Clown tries to get set, Hammerfall tries to push him back and clinch up but The Clown manages to avoid the attempt.

The Clown takes the fight into the clinch.
A short left from Hammerfall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Clown misses with a knee strike.
Hammerfall on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The Clown tries to land knees in the clinch but Hammerfall avoids the damage to the body.
The Clown tries to land knees in the clinch but Hammerfall avoids the damage to the body.
Hammerfall has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Hammerfall avoiding damage as The Clown throws knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfall lands a right hand that snaps the head of The Clown backwards.
Hammerfall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Clown trying to land knees to the body.
Hammerfall lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The Clown misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hammerfall.
Hammerfall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hammerfall managing to block the knees to the body from The Clown.
Still in the clinch, Hammerfall scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hammerfall tries to work over The Clown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Clown prevents a body shot from Hammerfall.
The Clown tries to land knees in the clinch but Hammerfall avoids the damage to the body.
Hammerfall tries to work over The Clown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hammerfall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Clown lands a knee to the body.
Hammerfall blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The Clown tries to land knees in the clinch but Hammerfall avoids the damage to the body.
Hammerfall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hammerfall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hammerfall scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from The Clown fails to land.
The Clown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Clown crunches a lovely knee into Hammerfall's ribcage.
Hammerfall swings wildly with an uppercut but The Clown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hammerfall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Clown missing with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfall misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hammerfall.
The Clown with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hammerfall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hammerfall blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hammerfall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The Clown tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hammerfall avoids it.
The Clown tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hammerfall avoids it.
The Clown misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hammerfall.
The Clown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hammerfall managing to block the knees to the body from The Clown.
Hammerfall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hammerfall working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The Clown lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfall takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like UberThor Hammerfall has been cut.
The Clown blocks an uppercut.
Hammerfall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hammerfall lands a body punch.
The Clown missing with knees to the body.
The Clown tries to land knees in the clinch but Hammerfall avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Hammerfall fails to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammerfall on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hammerfall on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The Clown lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hammerfall backwards.
Hammerfall lands with a left to the head.
The Clown trying to land knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Hammerfall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Doink The Clown will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on UberThor Hammerfall's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

The Clown tries to clinch but Hammerfall is having none of it.
Hammerfall moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

The Clown is rocked!
The Clown misses with an uppercut. Hammerfall saw that one coming.
The Clown is still on wobbly legs! Can Hammerfall finish him?
The Clown misses with a hook to the body
and Hammerfall counters with a stiff right hand.
Hammerfall misses with an uppercut. The Clown saw that one coming.
The Clown misses with a hook. Hammerfall ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Hammerfall misses.
The Clown seems to have recovered his senses.
Hammerfall throws a jab but it's blocked by The Clown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfall cracks The Clown with a right hand to the side of the head.

The Clown moves into the clinch.
The Clown scores a nice knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfall lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hammerfall misses with the head strike.
Hammerfall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Clown using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hammerfall has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hammerfall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Clown misses with some punches.
Hammerfall takes a knee to the side of the body.
The Clown tries to land knees in the clinch but Hammerfall avoids the damage to the body.
Hammerfall blocking some punches.
The Clown misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Clown blocking some punches.
The Clown throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hammerfall pushes The Clown back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfall takes a shot to the head.
The Clown connects with a knee to the head.
The Clown misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Clown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Clown tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hammerfall avoids it.
The Clown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Clown throws a punch but it's blocked by Hammerfall.
Hammerfall lands a right hand that snaps the head of The Clown backwards.
The Clown connects with a knee to the head.
Hammerfall pushes The Clown back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Clown trying to land knees to the body.
Doink The Clown seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hammerfall misses with a punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Clown throws a head punch that misses.
The Clown trying to land knees to the body.
The Clown blocks an uppercut.
Hammerfall softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The Clown tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The Clown misses with a knee to the head.
The Clown gets through Hammerfall's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hammerfall blocking some punches.
The Clown looking to throw knees to the head but Hammerfall is blocking nicely.
Hammerfall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hammerfall blocks an uppercut.
The Clown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Hammerfall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Clown missing with knees to the body.
The Clown with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hammerfall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hammerfall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. The Clown obliges.
Hammerfall lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Clown is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hammerfall is defending well for now.
Hammerfall lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of The Clown backwards.
Hammerfall misses with a body punch.
Hammerfall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hammerfall pushes The Clown back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hammerfall blocking some punches.
UberThor Hammerfall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Clown misses with some punches.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Doink The Clown!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Doink The Clown!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for UberThor Hammerfall!

Doink The Clown wins by split decision!