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The Island Season 8, 265+ lbs, Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blue Blue Crocodile (ranked 2693 p4p, 0 weight class) and Super SuperHeavyWeight (ranked 749 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Blue Blue Crocodile!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Super SuperHeavyWeight!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Peter Branson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crocodile takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Crocodile tries to keep at a distance but SuperHeavyWeight has taken the fight into the clinch.
SuperHeavyWeight breaks from the clinch.
SuperHeavyWeight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crocodile throws a big counter combination but SuperHeavyWeight scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
SuperHeavyWeight fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Crocodile, pushing him back against the cage.
SuperHeavyWeight pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've been hearing reports that Crocodile has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Crocodile drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
SuperHeavyWeight takes the fight into the clinch.
SuperHeavyWeight's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on SuperHeavyWeight's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
SuperHeavyWeight scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SuperHeavyWeight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
SuperHeavyWeight escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
SuperHeavyWeight dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crocodile takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice body punch from SuperHeavyWeight.
SuperHeavyWeight ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Crocodile is breathing heavily.
Crocodile defending well as SuperHeavyWeight loads up on a big left hand.
SuperHeavyWeight has Crocodile up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
SuperHeavyWeight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
SuperHeavyWeight lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crocodile circles away quickly and effectively.
SuperHeavyWeight lands a nice looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
SuperHeavyWeight misses with a right hand
and Crocodile cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crocodile takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts SuperHeavyWeight, as that shot connected.
It looks like Blue Blue Crocodile has been cut.
SuperHeavyWeight gets a clinch.
SuperHeavyWeight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SuperHeavyWeight with a hook.
SuperHeavyWeight moves into range and clinches up with Crocodile.
SuperHeavyWeight escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
SuperHeavyWeight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crocodile manages to avoid it.
SuperHeavyWeight throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Crocodile stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
SuperHeavyWeight catches Crocodile with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
SuperHeavyWeight lands a big uppercut and Crocodile crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Crocodile looks OK. SuperHeavyWeight waves Crocodile back to his feet!
Crocodile is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
SuperHeavyWeight throws an off balance right hand
and Crocodile counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Crocodile.
SuperHeavyWeight looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crocodile is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crocodile trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but SuperHeavyWeight manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
SuperHeavyWeight stays in close to Crocodile's body and controls the position.
Let's hope that SuperHeavyWeight has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crocodile wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Super SuperHeavyWeight dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Blue Blue Crocodile's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
SuperHeavyWeight missing with a left hand there. Crocodile was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Crocodile wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Super SuperHeavyWeight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crocodile doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Super SuperHeavyWeight seems to be getting the better of the standup.
SuperHeavyWeight takes a swing at Crocodile's ribcage but misses.
SuperHeavyWeight lands a left and a right that send Crocodile crashing to the mat, dazed. SuperHeavyWeight thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
SuperHeavyWeight misses with an uppercut.
Crocodile went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
SuperHeavyWeight misses with a lunging right hand
and Crocodile counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Super SuperHeavyWeight has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
SuperHeavyWeight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crocodile manages to avoid it.
SuperHeavyWeight fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
SuperHeavyWeight looks to throw the jab but Crocodile is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SuperHeavyWeight drives through and clinches with Crocodile against the cage.
SuperHeavyWeight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
SuperHeavyWeight has Crocodile up against the cage in a clinch.
SuperHeavyWeight manages to break the clinch.
A jab from SuperHeavyWeight misses.
SuperHeavyWeight closes the distance and clinches.
Crocodile tries for a takedown but SuperHeavyWeight manages to get underhooks.
SuperHeavyWeight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
SuperHeavyWeight closes the distance and pushes Crocodile back into the cage.
SuperHeavyWeight works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Super SuperHeavyWeight seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A shot in the inside from SuperHeavyWeight.
SuperHeavyWeight lands with a short shot to the head.
SuperHeavyWeight escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice defenses there by Crocodile.
Crocodile takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crocodile tries to keep at a distance but SuperHeavyWeight has taken the fight into the clinch.
SuperHeavyWeight lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Crocodile backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SuperHeavyWeight lands a body shot in the clinch.
SuperHeavyWeight breaks the clinch.
Jab, jab by SuperHeavyWeight - just one landing.
SuperHeavyWeight throws the left hand but Crocodile avoids the punch easily.
Crocodile looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
SuperHeavyWeight thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crocodile went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A big right from SuperHeavyWeight misses.
SuperHeavyWeight moves into the clinch.
SuperHeavyWeight lands a hook that snaps the head of Crocodile backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
SuperHeavyWeight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
SuperHeavyWeight has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crocodile takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Blue Blue Crocodile is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
SuperHeavyWeight scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
SuperHeavyWeight looks to land a left hand but Crocodile moved out of range nicely.
Crocodile is looking for a counter combo.
SuperHeavyWeight feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Crocodile sprawling to the canvas! Crocodile rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can SuperHeavyWeight finish him?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
SuperHeavyWeight throws a lazy right hand but Crocodile sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
SuperHeavyWeight goes for a small jab and connects. Now SuperHeavyWeight goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Crocodile stumbles back but SuperHeavyWeight runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Crocodile to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Crocodile will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Super SuperHeavyWeight!
Super SuperHeavyWeight seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mortimer Bob Holley (ranked 1181 p4p, 54 weight class) and Fedor Filipovich (ranked 1694 p4p, 0 weight class). Holley's entrance music is Grillmasters - Sizzling. A fine choice. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mortimer Bob Holley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Fedor Filipovich!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Sandra Marshall and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filipovich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holley.
It seemed like Filipovich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Filipovich has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Holley throws a body shot but no joy.
Holley just misses with a punch to the body.
Holley sets himself, and Filipovich steps forward looking for the clinch! Holley avoids it this time.
Holley has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Island Safe Space in the buildup to the fight.
Holley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Filipovich moves away.
Filipovich ducks under a wild hook from Holley.
Holley misses with a straight left.
Filipovich moves into range and clinches up with Holley.
A nice left hand lands by Holley.
Holley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Filipovich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holley presses Filipovich against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Filipovich fails to land.
Filipovich misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Holley.
Holley has a couple of punches blocked by Filipovich.
Still in the clinch, Holley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Holley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Filipovich looks winded!
Holley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Filipovich.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Filipovich's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Holley lands a nice shot to the body.
Holley pushes Filipovich back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Holley.
Holley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Filipovich misses with some punches.
Filipovich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Filipovich misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Holley.
Holley misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Holley.
A short uppercut from Holley.
Holley scores with a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Holley as the two fighters clinch.
Holley lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Holley.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holley lands a nice shot to the body.
Holley lands a hook that snaps the head of Filipovich backwards.
Filipovich working aggressively here.
Holley lands with a right to the head.
Holley lands a shoulder strike.
Filipovich avoiding damage as Holley throws knees to the body.
Holley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holley pushes Filipovich back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice elbow from Holley.
It looks like Fedor Filipovich has been cut.
Holley cracks Filipovich with a nice body shot.
Holley lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Filipovich.
Filipovich is pressed against the cage. Holley pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Filipovich! Two more big strikes from Holley and Filipovich crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mortimer Bob Holley!
Mortimer Bob Holley looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Come on, now give me food and fast. Im starving!
Hi mom!'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between THumongous Heritageaka (ranked 1597 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enoch Rubio (ranked 3342 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, THumongous Heritageaka!
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, Enoch Rubio!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Bart Greer and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rubio is looking to clinch.
Rubio fails with an attempt to clinch.
THumongous Heritageaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rubio gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Heritageaka is trying to pull guard but Rubio turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rubio obliges.
Rubio looking to throw knees to the head but Heritageaka is blocking nicely.
Heritageaka has been working on his balance at , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Rubio.
Nice elbow from Rubio.
It looks like THumongous Heritageaka has been cut.
Heritageaka dodges an elbow strike from Rubio.
Heritageaka tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rubio just stands there and leans against the cage.
Heritageaka manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Heritageaka has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Rubio should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Heritageaka has tightened it up now! Rubio should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). THumongous Heritageaka!
After winning the bout, THumongous Heritageaka thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Lesnar (ranked 148 p4p, 6 weight class) and Giant Giant (ranked 2174 p4p, 0 weight class). Giant Giant will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mark Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Giant Giant!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Santiago Holmes and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar staying out of range there.
Lesnar closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Giant quickly recovers to half guard.
Lesnar trying to control from half guard but Giant is working away.
Lesnar throwing shots but Giant is blocking nicely.
Giant really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lesnar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Giant is trying to stand up here but Lesnar is controlling him well.
Lesnar lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lesnar slips a nice elbow through Giant's hands, connecting with Giant's forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lesnar thows a huge punch but Giant dodges it nicely.
Lesnar has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lesnar is pressing down on Giant's thigh, looking to free his foot. Giant is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar misses with a head shot. Giant uses the momentum to regain guard.
Lesnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Giant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lesnar distracts Giant with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lesnar stops Giant from standing up.
Lesnar lands a couple of elbows.
Lesnar trying to control but Giant is working from the bottom.
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.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lesnar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Giant can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lesnar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lesnar is in close to Giant's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Giant preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lesnar cracks Giant with a solid left hand.
Lesnar throwing strikes from guard but Giant blocks nicely.
Giant is looking to stand up but Lesnar isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Giant taking punishment in the form of punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lesnar lands an elbow.
Lesnar landing strikes.
Lesnar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lesnar creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Giant sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Lesnar is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Giant's shoulder. That is not cool.
Lesnar cracks Giant with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Giant is rocked!
Lesnar happy to just control the position for now.
Giant is still in real trouble! Can Lesnar finish him?
Lesnar in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Giant looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Lesnar turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Lesnar!
In his post fight interview, Mark Lesnar started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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