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ROTI-19 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Edmonds (ranked 4398 p4p, 484 weight class) and Dae Won Bong (ranked 4608 p4p, 499 weight class). Edmonds kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Frankie Smith - Double Dutch Bus. Bong is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Cypress Hill - Hits From the Bong. John Edmonds could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dae Won Bong's chin.
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Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Edmonds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dae Won Bong!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Daniel Franklin and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edmonds misses with a series of wild punches.
Bong connects with a body shot that sends Edmonds's belly button to the back.
Bong lands a nice shot that snaps Edmonds's head back.
Edmonds definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bong avoids the body shot from Edmonds.
Edmonds fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bong avoids it really well and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bong! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmonds gets tackled into the cage by Bong. Bong maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Edmonds backwards.
Bong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bong gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Edmonds.
Bong prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Edmonds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bong lands a body shot.
Edmonds drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bong looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bong lands a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Bong.
Edmonds gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bong is looking to control Edmonds's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bong avoid being mounted?
Edmonds is looking for a kimura but Bong is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Edmonds to get the leverage.
Bong really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Edmonds. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bong tries to get to full guard but Edmonds has control of the leg.
Bong wants to control but Edmonds is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edmonds 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bong trying to control but Edmonds postures up.
Edmonds tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bong knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edmonds seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bong does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bong is defending against the submission attempts here by Edmonds.
Edmonds stalling.
Bong is looking to escape.
Bong is trying to get back to full guard.
Bong preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Edmonds is pressing down on Bong's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bong is holding on for now.
Edmonds is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bong defends it well.
Edmonds moves into full mount! Bong won't be happy about that!
Bong is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Edmonds looking for a guillotine from mount but Bong is having none of it.
Bong tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dae Won Bong will probably get the nod.
That's time! Edmonds's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Edmonds misses with a left hand
letting Bong counter with a right hand.
Edmonds misses with a lunging right hand
and Bong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bong misses with a series of wild punches.
Bong bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Edmonds's head backwards.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bong darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Bong.
Bong jabs Edmonds to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bong scores with a hook to the body. Edmonds takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Edmonds throws a right hand that misses
enabling Bong to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bong jabs Edmonds to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Edmonds misses with a body punch
and Edmonds takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bong slips a straight right by Edmonds.
Bong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bong checks the leg kick.
Bong tries to clinch there but Edmonds circles away.
Bong takes one to the chin there.
Jab from Bong.
Bong lands an overhand right.
Bong throws a good cross that connects.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edmonds shoots in but Bong avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bong! But no joy.
Bong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edmonds misses with a combination
and Bong counters with a stiff right hand.
Bong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Edmonds tries for a takedown but Bong circles away easily
and Bong counters with a nice body shot.
Bong works over Edmonds's head and body with a nice combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bong digs a good hook to Edmonds's body.
Bong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Edmonds throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bong lands a right hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Bong there.
Edmonds misses with a body shot
and Bong counters with a nice uppercut.
Edmonds looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bong is looking for a sweep. Edmonds is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edmonds is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bong trying to control from the bottom.
Edmonds is looking to take a break and control but Bong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Edmonds keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Edmonds 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.
Edmonds wants to pass the guard but Bong is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dae Won Bong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Bong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Edmonds.
Bong now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice takedown defense from Bong. No joy for Edmonds on that attempt.
Bong jabs Edmonds to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice straight punches there by Bong. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bong.
Bong scores with a jab to the body.
Bong thuds his right hand into Edmonds's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Edmonds misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bong lands with a good body shot.
Edmonds misses with a hook
and Bong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Edmonds's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bong connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Edmonds scrambles back to his feet.
Dae Won Bong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edmonds throws a jab but it's blocked by Bong.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bong lands a lovely overhand right.
Bong lands with a hook. Edmonds tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bong avoids the body shot from Edmonds.
Bong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Edmonds throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bong counters with a stiff right hand.
Edmonds misses with a body shot
letting Bong counter with a right hand.
Edmonds is rocked!
Edmonds looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bong lands with an overhand left.
Oh Edmonds is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice body punch from Edmonds.
Bong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick from Edmonds misses
and Bong counters with a straight right hand.
Nice cross by Bong.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edmonds takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Edmonds on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bong connects with a superb combination that knocks Edmonds out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Bong before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Edmonds!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dae Won Bong!
After winning the bout, Dae Won Bong 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Don Pelayo (ranked 4304 p4p, 475 weight class) and James Corbett (ranked 4108 p4p, 460 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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195 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Don Pelayo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, James Corbett!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Michael Johnstone and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pelayo lands a lovely overhand right.
Corbett fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Corbett's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pelayo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Corbett scrambles back to his feet.
Pelayo moves into the clinch.
Corbett wants a takedown.
Corbett changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pelayo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Don Pelayo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Corbett.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Corbett.
Pelayo clinches up against the cage.
Pelayo gets underhooks to prevent Corbett's takedown attempt.
Corbett goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pelayo prevents it.
Pelayo lands an uppercut.
Corbett tries to score a body lock takedown but Pelayo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pelayo lands with a left to the head.
Pelayo lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pelayo lands a right hand.
Corbett has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pelayo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pelayo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Corbett dodges an elbow strike from Pelayo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corbett avoids a wild elbow strike from Pelayo.
Pelayo gets through Corbett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pelayo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pelayo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Corbett is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Corbett looks winded!
Still in the clinch, Pelayo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pelayo prevents the takedown attempt.
Corbett is working for takedown but Pelayo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pelayo lands a shoulder strike.
Pelayo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Pelayo.
Pelayo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pelayo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pelayo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pelayo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corbett has Pelayo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pelayo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A hook to the body from Pelayo.
Pelayo lands a left hand.
Pelayo lands a nice uppercut.
Corbett is rocked!
It looks like James Corbett has been cut.
Pelayo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Corbett backwards.
Corbett is still on wobbly legs! Can Pelayo finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corbett avoids a wild elbow strike from Pelayo.
Corbett seems to have recovered his senses.
Pelayo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pelayo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pelayo scores with a hook to the body.
Pelayo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pelayo lands a shoulder strike.
Pelayo lands a hook that snaps the head of Corbett backwards.
Pelayo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Corbetts head.
Pelayo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Corbett is working for takedown but Pelayo is calmly controlling the position for now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pelayo.
Pelayo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pelayo.
Pelayo lands a left hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pelayo.
Corbett takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Pelayo on the inside.
Pelayo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pelayo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pelayo lands a right hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Pelayo.
Pelayo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Pelayo.
Pelayo misses with an elbow over the top.
Corbett's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pelayo lands a shoulder strike.
Pelayo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pelayo pushes Corbett back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Corbett blocks an elbow strike.
Pelayo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Corbett.
Pelayo lands a nice shot to the body.
Pelayo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Corbett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pelayo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Corbett backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pelayo.
Pelayo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pelayo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corbett has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pelayo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pelayo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pelayo gets underhooks to prevent Corbett's takedown attempt.
Pelayo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pelayo digs a right hand into Corbett's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Corbett's gas tank.
Pelayo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pelayo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pelayo lands a hook that snaps the head of Corbett backwards.
Pelayo lands a big right hand that drops Corbett! The killer instinct kicks in and Pelayo finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Pelayo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Pelayo!
Don Pelayo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aizah Burris (ranked 4113 p4p, 407 weight class) and Virgil Van Dijk (ranked 4046 p4p, 403 weight class). Aizah Burris could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Virgil Van Dijk's chin.
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175 lbs
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184 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Aizah Burris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Virgil Van Dijk!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Dirk Anderson and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Burris. No joy for Van Dijk on that attempt.
Van Dijk throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Dijk fails with a takedown attempt.
Burris is looking to score with low kicks.
Van Dijk throws a head kick but Burris moves out of range.
It looked like Burris wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Van Dijk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burris moves away.
As Van Dijk tries to get set, Burris tries to push him back and clinch up but Van Dijk manages to avoid the attempt.
Burris tries to score with a low kick but Van Dijk moves his leg out of the way.
Van Dijk fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Burris checks it well.
Burris sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Burris closes the distance looking to clinch
and Van Dijk counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Aizah Burris has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burris tries to clinch but Van Dijk moves out of range.
Burris scores with a spinning back kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Dijk looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Van Dijk connects with a high kick.
Van Dijk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Burris doesn't seem bothered though.
Van Dijk throws a head kick but Burris moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Burris looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Burris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burris lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Van Dijk circles away quickly and effectively.
Burris looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Burris throws a body kick that misses.
Burris tries to clinch up.
Burris goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Burris throws a poor cross that misses
and Van Dijk counters with an outside leg kick.
Van Dijk lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Van Dijk there.
Van Dijk throws a half hearted mid kick.
Burris tries a head kick but it misses.
Virgil Van Dijk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burris staying out of range there.
Van Dijk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Burris misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Dijk on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Van Dijk struggles to land a body shot inside as Burris controls his hands.
Burris tries a knee to the head but Van Dijk blocks it.
Burris misses with a body punch.
Burris utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Van Dijk takes a knee to the side of the body.
Burris gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Van Dijk.
Aizah Burris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Virgil Van Dijk.
Burris digs a right hand underneath Van Dijk's ribcage. Van Dijk let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burris tries to land knees in the clinch but Van Dijk avoids the damage to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Van Dijk.
Van Dijk blocks an uppercut.
Burris working Van Dijk over with knees to the body.
Burris tries to work over Van Dijk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Dijk prevents a body shot from Burris.
Van Dijk changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Burris fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Van Dijk looks for the body kick but Burris saw that one coming.
Burris tries to clinch there but Van Dijk circles away.
Burris avoids the head kick by Van Dijk.
Aizah Burris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Dijk fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Burris tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Dijk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Burris tries to land a leg kick but Van Dijk saw it coming and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Dijk tries a low kick but Burris avoids it.
Van Dijk keeps the fight on the outside.
Van Dijk throws a sloppy head kick and Burris moves out of range easily.
Van Dijk connects with a body shot.
Van Dijk blocks the body kick.
Burris goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Van Dijk now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Burris tries to land a front kick but Van Dijk steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Van Dijk drops Burris with a beautiful combination! Burris stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Van Dijk is looking for the KO!
Burris is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burris slips under a jab.
Oh Burris is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Burris blocks the body kick.
Burris seems to have got his legs back now.
Burris is looking to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Van Dijk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Van Dijk blocks a head kick by Burris.
Van Dijk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burris thinks about countering with a body kick.
Van Dijk tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Virgil Van Dijk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aizah Burris's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Burris just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Dijk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Burris misses with a body kick.
Van Dijk scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Van Dijk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burris wants to clinch.
Van Dijk pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Burris takes a swing at Van Dijk's ribcage but misses.
Burris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burris wants to clinch up but Van Dijk keeps it at a distance.
Van Dijk throws a push kick but Burris slaps the foot to one side.
Virgil Van Dijk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Dijk lands a big head kick that sends Burris tumbling to the mat! Van Dijk takes a step backwards and waves Burris back to his feet - he wants the finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burris moves to clinch but Van Dijk breaks away
and Van Dijk makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Dijk throws a low kick but Burris avoids it.
Burris fails with an attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Dijk! But no joy.
Van Dijk misses with a head kick.
Van Dijk throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Burris scores with a jab to the body.
Burris moves in looking to clinch but Van Dijk pushes him off.
Burris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burris throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Burris wants to clinch.
A head kick by Van Dijk - that's a beauty! Burris is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Van Dijk can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Virgil Van Dijk!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Owrip What (ranked 25286 p4p, 581 weight class) and Dino Pelayo (ranked 3412 p4p, 346 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Owrip What!
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, Dino Pelayo!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Sandra Marshall and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
What tries to clinch
and Pelayo counters with a three punch combo that has What backing up. What nods at Pelayo to acknowledge the strikes.
What lands a nice looking body shot.
Pelayo gets a clinch.
Pelayo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Pelayo.
Pelayo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
What is trying to maintain a safe position but Pelayo gets an underhook and turns What into the cage.
Pelayo tries to work over What's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
What is looking to control Pelayo's arms but Pelayo gets an underhook and turns him. Now What has his back to the cage.
Pelayo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pelayo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pelayo misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
What looking to slow down the pace here.
Pelayo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
What struggles to land a body shot inside as Pelayo controls his hands.
What stalling in the clinch but Pelayo improves position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pelayo pulls guard effortlessly.
What trying to control the position from guard on top but Pelayo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pelayo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Pelayo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
What can't keep his opponent in guard - Pelayo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pelayo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pelayo working What over with strikes.
Pelayo trying to control the pace.
Pelayo is continuing to stall.
Pelayo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks What with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pelayo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
What has hold of Pelayo's hands but Pelayo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pelayo connects with a nice short shot to What's temple.
Pelayo stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The adventures of Pelayo the control monster continue. Boring.
Pelayo drops an elbow to the side of What's head.
Pelayo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
What is trying to get back to full guard.
Pelayo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
What on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if What tries to get out of the position.
What trying to control from the bottom.
Pelayo lands with a punch from half guard.
Pelayo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
What is rocked!
Still in half guard, Pelayo seems content to control.
Oh What is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
What seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Let's hope that Pelayo 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dino Pelayo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pelayo scores with a body shot.
What uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pelayo has time to react.
Pelayo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from What.
What swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pelayo.
A shot to the liver by Pelayo. Beautiful body shot.
Some wild striking there from What.
Pelayo swats away the attempt to clinch by What.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
What fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pelayo manages to avoid it.
Pelayo closes the distance and pushes What back into the cage.
What digs a right hand underneath Pelayo's ribcage. Pelayo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
What's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
What misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pelayo.
Pelayo jumps guard and drags What to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Pelayo wants to sweep here but What controlling him for the moment.
Pelayo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. What doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. What manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pelayo punching to the body, from the bottom.
What definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pelayo looking to control.
What looking to sit in guard and control but Pelayo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
What knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pelayo on the ground.
Pelayo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pelayo throwing strikes from guard but What blocks nicely.
Pelayo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Pelayo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pelayo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pelayo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pelayo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Pelayo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pelayo postures up and lands a big shot to What's brow.
What being controlled here, momentarily.
Pelayo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pelayo 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.
Pelayo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pelayo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Pelayo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pelayo with a nice head shot there.
Pelayo throwing strikes but missing.
Dino Pelayo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pelayo gets to his feet and stands over What, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! What felt that one! Pelayo unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save What from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dino Pelayo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tom Thompson (ranked 7216 p4p, 543 weight class) and Trash Warmsley (ranked 7436 p4p, 549 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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165 lbs
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177 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tom Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Trash Warmsley!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, David Hoff and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Despite the aggression on Warmsley's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Warmsley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thompson throws out the jab.
Warmsley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thompson counters with a nice uppercut.
Warmsley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A head kick from Warmsley lands but Thompson takes it in his stride.
Warmsley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Warmsley lands with a nice combination. Thompson backs away looking to recover.
Warmsley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thompson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
An attempted straight right counter from Thompson misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson blocks a head kick by Warmsley.
Thompson is looking to counter punch.
Thompson slips a jab and a cross from Warmsley.
And Thompson counters with a quick kick to the body but Warmsley blocks it.
No joy there for Warmsley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Warmsley looks to land a combination but Thompson avoids it well.
Thompson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warmsley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thompson is looking to counter punch.
Warmsley misses with a series of wild punches.
Warmsley falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thompson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Warmsley avoids it.
Warmsley leaning against his opponent.
Warmsley's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Warmsley gets through Thompson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson tries to land knees in the clinch but Warmsley avoids the damage to the body.
Warmsley throws a head punch that misses.
Warmsley taking a breather.
Warmsley breaks from the clinch.
Warmsley misses with a two punch combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Thompson misses the target.
Warmsley doesn't manage to clinch there - Thompson circles away.
Warmsley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thompson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Warmsley manages to circle out of the way.
Warmsley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Warmsley throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Thompson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Warmsley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thompson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some wild striking there from Warmsley.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warmsley misses with a two punch combination.
Thompson avoids a punch combination nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Thompson misses the target.
Warmsley tries to close the distance and clinch but Thompson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Thompson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Warmsley tries to clinch up but Thompson circles away and keeps his distance.
Warmsley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thompson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Warmsley moves into range and clinches up with Thompson.
Thompson managing to block the knees to the body from Warmsley.
Warmsley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thompson tries to land knees in the clinch but Warmsley avoids the damage to the body.
Warmsley is looking to control Thompson's arms but Thompson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Warmsley has his back to the cage.
Thompson tries to land knees in the clinch but Warmsley avoids the damage to the body.
Warmsley breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warmsley tries to bum rush Thompson with a series of wild strikes but Thompson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Warmsley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Thompson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Warmsley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thompson circles away quickly and effectively.
A little feinted left hand from Thompson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Warmsley looks winded!
Warmsley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thompson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Warmsley swinging wildly here.
Warmsley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Thompson misses the target.
Warmsley tries to clinch there but Thompson circles away.
Thompson dodges the punch combination from Warmsley.
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!
Warmsley misses with a double jab.
It looked like Thompson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A head kick misses from Warmsley.
Thompson half committed to a counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trash Warmsley dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Warmsley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A quick step to the side and Thompson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thompson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Warmsley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thompson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Thompson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Warmsley tries to clinch
and Thompson counters with a left to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thompson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Warmsley is defending well for now.
Warmsley lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Warmsley.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Thompson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Warmsley is defending well for now.
Warmsley throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Warmsley stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warmsley lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
With the fighters up against the cage, Warmsley throws an elbow but misses.
Warmsley tries to land knees in the clinch but Thompson avoids the damage to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Warmsley.
Thompson trying to land knees to the body.
Warmsley dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Knees to the body from Thompson.
Warmsley misses with the head strike.
Warmsley throws a punch but it's blocked by Thompson.
Warmsley is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thompson is keeping busy.
Thompson missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Warmsley is defending well for now.
Warmsley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Warmsley misses with a few strikes there.
Thompson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Warmsley throws a head kick but Thompson moves out of range.
Trash Warmsley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Warmsley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Thompson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Warmsley is breathing heavily.
Warmsley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thompson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Warmsley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thompson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Warmsley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Warmsley drops his hands momentarily and Thompson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Warmsley fails to land with a series of punches.
Warmsley misses with the combination.
Thompson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Warmsley.
Warmsley closes the distance but Thompson moves to the side
and Warmsley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Warmsley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thompson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thompson keeps the fight on the outside.
Warmsley misses with a head kick.
Thompson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Warmsley has closed the distance and engaged Thompson in a clinch.
Warmsley is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Warmsley avoids it.
Warmsley tries to stall but Thompson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warmsley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Warmsley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Warmsley working aggressively here.
Thompson lands a good knee to the midsection. Warmsley won't want to take too many of those.
Warmsley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Warmsley avoiding damage as Thompson throws knees to the body.
Warmsley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Trash Warmsley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson misses with a two punch combination.
Warmsley lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A combination from Warmsley does no damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Thompson misses the target.
Warmsley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thompson was well out of range. Poor timing from Warmsley.
A little feinted left hand from Thompson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thompson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Thompson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thompson is looking to counter punch.
Warmsley tries to clinch up.
Warmsley tries to clinch up but Thompson circles away and keeps his distance.
Thompson is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trash Warmsley 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!
Warmsley swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Thompson counter with a right hand.
Warmsley throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thompson counters with a nice uppercut.
Warmsley throws a head kick that misses.
Warmsley lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Thompson blocks a head kick by Warmsley.
Warmsley fails to land with a series of punches.
Warmsley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Thompson swats away the attempt to clinch by Warmsley.
Thompson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Warmsley misses.
Thompson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Warmsley misses with a series of wild punches.
Thompson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warmsley throws a series of punches but Thompson avoids them all with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Thompson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Trash Warmsley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thompson throws an overhand right that lands on Warmsley's shoulder, as Warmsley tries to avoid the shot.
Warmsley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Warmsley stalks Thompson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Thompson's face. Thompson staggers backwards, shaken.
Warmsley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Warmsley doesn't manage to clinch there - Thompson circles away.
Thompson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Warmsley throws a wild body kick that Thompson sees coming a mile off.
Warmsley lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Thompson backs up against the cage.
Thompson cracks Warmsley with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Thompson misses with an uppercut. Warmsley saw that one coming.
Warmsley tries to bum rush Thompson with a series of wild strikes but Thompson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little feinted left hand from Thompson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Warmsley throws a series of punches but Thompson avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warmsley takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Thompson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Warmsley throws a sloppy head kick
and Thompson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Warmsley tries to clinch up.
Thompson is looking to counter punch.
Thompson throws a body punch but Warmsley moves out of range.
Warmsley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thompson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Thompson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thompson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Thompson misses the target.
Warmsley moves in looking to clinch but Thompson pushes him off.
Warmsley throws a right and a left that both miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Thompson misses the target.
Warmsley gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Decent striking displayed by Thompson there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warmsley fails to land with a series of punches.
Thompson doesn't manage to clinch there - Warmsley circles away.
Warmsley misses with a double jab.
Warmsley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Warmsley takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Warmsley takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Warmsley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thompson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Warmsley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Warmsley fails to land with a series of punches.
Thompson connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson scores with a jab. Warmsley acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Warmsley throws a head kick that misses
and Thompson counters with a right hand to the body.
Thompson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
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!
Thompson connects with a solid leg kick.
Warmsley throws a head kick that misses.
Thompson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Warmsley is looking to clinch but Thompson is avoiding it.
Warmsley tries a head kick but it misses.
Thompson misses with a hook. Warmsley ducked under it nicely.
Warmsley tries to clinch but Thompson moves away
and Thompson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Thompson misses the target.
Tom Thompson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Trash Warmsley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sloppy strikes from Warmsley. Those never looked like landing.
Thompson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tom Thompson.
Well Warmsley 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trash Warmsley!
A very excited looking Trash Warmsley rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ren Askcrew (ranked 4813 p4p, 459 weight class) and Xtreme Islander (ranked 4419 p4p, 433 weight class). Islander is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: You're Going Down. Ren Askcrew is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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173 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ren Askcrew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Xtreme Islander!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Daniel Franklin and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Askcrew throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Islander clinches.
Askcrew avoids a wild elbow strike from Islander.
A hook to the body from Islander.
Islander works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Islander lands an elbow inside that Askcrew shrugs off.
Askcrew is trying to break the clinch but Islander is controlling him.
Islander looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Islander wants to stall.
Islander struggles to land a body shot inside as Askcrew controls his hands.
Islander lands an elbow that stopped Askcrew in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Ren Askcrew has been cut.
Islander lands an elbow that stopped Askcrew in his tracks for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Islander misses with a short punch on the inside.
Islander tries to work over Askcrew's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Askcrew drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Islander comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askcrew is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Askcrew is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Islander to keep the fight standing.
Islander working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Islander doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Islander lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Askcrew.
Askcrew fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ren Askcrew. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Askcrew tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Islander smiles and moves away.
Islander misses with a two punch combination.
Islander throws a right and a left that Askcrew avoids nicely.
Askcrew keeps the fight on the outside.
Askcrew keeps the fight on the outside.
Islander throws a right hand that Askcrew ducks under and follows up with a left that Askcrew also avoids with ease.
Askcrew avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Islander is looking to clinch but Askcrew is avoiding it.
Islander fails in his attempt to clinch.
Askcrew appears to be looking for a big counter.
Askcrew closes the distance and clinches.
Islander misses with a hook to the ribs.
Askcrew is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Islander to keep the fight standing.
Islander stalling in the clinch but Askcrew improves position.
Nice body punch from Islander.
Askcrew fails to pull guard.
Islander blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
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!
Askcrew takes an elbow to the forehead.
Askcrew goes for a takedown attempt but Islander pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Askcrew throws a left and a right that both miss
and Islander counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Islander is looking to clinch.
Askcrew shoots and misses
and Islander counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Askcrew shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Islander counters with a crisp one two that drops Askcrew! Islander thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Askcrew to his feet! Askcrew is in big trouble!
Askcrew is rocked!
Askcrew is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Islander fails in his attempt to clinch.
Askcrew shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Islander's guard.
Askcrew is standing up over Islander. Islander looks to escape but Askcrew dives into side control.
Askcrew is trying to get an arm triangle but Islander is defending well.
Islander manages to get back to half guard.
Islander tries to roll over but Askcrew keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Askcrew working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Askcrew looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Askcrew missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Askcrew is trying to control the action in half guard but Islander is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Askcrew in particular looking to stall.
Askcrew looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Islander blocking the ground and pound attempt from Askcrew.
Askcrew seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Islander is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xtreme Islander dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ren Askcrew's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Askcrew swats away the attempt to clinch by Islander.
Askcrew bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Askcrew scores with a couple of short elbows.
Islander is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Askcrew's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Askcrew! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Islander has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ren Askcrew!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Will Kush (ranked 3740 p4p, 425 weight class) and Albert Melton (ranked 4016 p4p, 449 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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192 lbs
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190 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Will Kush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Albert Melton!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Winston Alpacca and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kush looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kush misses with a straight left.
Melton throws a hook but Kush blocks it.
Kush half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kush connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Melton avoids the body shot from Kush.
Kush tries to land a leg kick but Melton saw it coming and moves away.
Melton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kush fakes the leg kick and cracks Melton in the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Melton checks a leg kick.
Melton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kush as he jumps to the side.
Melton moves out of range as Kush strikes.
Melton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kush is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Melton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kush sees it coming and defends easily.
Melton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kush has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Kush moves into full guard.
Kush has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melton drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kush looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kush looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kush!
Kush wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Melton, who protects the arm well.
Melton is looking for a sweep.
Melton keeps trying to improve his position.
Melton wants to control but Kush postures up.
Melton is looking for a sweep.
Melton throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Kush looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kush is trying to get an arm triangle but Melton is defending well.
Melton manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kush wants to get back to full guard.
Melton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kush sees it coming and defends easily.
Melton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kush knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Melton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kush doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Melton.
Melton blocks the strikes from Kush.
Melton is thwarting Kush's attempts to control the position.
Kush striking from the bottom.
Melton is working for a submission of some sort.
Melton prevents Kush from improving his position.
Melton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melton blocks the strikes from Kush.
Melton seems to be looking for submissions.
Kush is trying to control but can't.
Kush punching from the bottom.
Melton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kush trying to control from the bottom.
Kush is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Melton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kush tries to roll over but Melton keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kush sees it coming and defends easily.
Melton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Melton 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kush is defending against the submission attempts here by Melton.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Melton is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Melton dominated that round.
That's time! Kush's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Melton misses with a looping left.
Melton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kush defends it nicely.
Kush looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kush moves out of range as Melton throws a body kick.
Kush checks a leg kick.
Kush misses with a straight left.
And Melton tries to counter it with a takedown but Kush pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Melton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Melton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Melton seems to be looking for submissions.
Melton is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kush is defending against the submission attempts here by Melton.
Kush wants to control but Melton is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kush is looking for a sweep. Melton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Melton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kush is just riding it out for now. Melton eventually gives up the hold.
Melton is working for a submission of some sort.
Melton is working for a submission of some sort.
Kush is looking to control Melton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kush avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Melton seems to be looking for submissions.
Kush is trying to control but can't.
Melton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kush won't allow Melton to pass to mount.
Kush moves into full guard.
Kush scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Kush throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Melton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kush swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Melton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Melton is trying to get an arm triangle but Kush is defending well.
Kush is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kush is working hard here to advance position.
Kush throws a couple of elbows from the bottom.
Melton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Melton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kush tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Melton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melton working away.
Kush tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Melton tries to move to mount but Kush blocks the move with his legs.
Melton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Melton tries for a kimura but Kush is defending well.
Kush tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Melton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Melton tries for a kimura but Kush is defending well.
Kush tries to strike but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Melton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Melton moves away from the strike by Kush.
Melton avoids the body shot from Kush.
Kush checks a leg kick nicely.
A quick step to the side and Kush tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kush blocks a head kick by Melton.
Kush lands a jab to the nose.
Kush lands the left hand.
Kush scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kush avoids the body shot from Melton.
Kush throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kush gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kush doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Kush throws a couple of heel strikes.
Kush will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Melton has gone for a leg lock! Kush slips out almost immediately though and dives into Melton's guard.
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!
Melton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Albert Melton has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Melton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kush is aware though and is defending well.
Kush trying to control but Melton is working from the bottom.
Melton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kush can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kush trying to control but Melton is working from the bottom.
Kush pushes down on Melton's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kush wants to work for an arm triangle but Melton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Melton is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melton actively working from the bottom here.
Melton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kush pulls his head out easily.
Melton trying to get back to full guard but Kush takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Kush working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Melton sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kush is working for a kimura but Melton is defending it quite comfortably.
Melton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kush is working for a kimura but Melton is defending it quite comfortably.
Melton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Melton looking for submissions off his back.
Kush is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Melton has managed to free his arm - good work.
Melton is staying active underneath Kush, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Melton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kush prevents Melton from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Melton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kush pulls his head out easily.
Melton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Will Kush has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Melton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kush is looking for a kimura here.
Kush is looking for a kimura here.
Melton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kush pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Melton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kush pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Will Kush showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Melton has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert Melton!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tottengill Bonariushausen (ranked 2389 p4p, 299 weight class) and Aniseto Tuungafasi (ranked 3727 p4p, 422 weight class). Bonariushausen's entrance music is Stink Foot. A fine choice. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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182 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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194 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple 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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tottengill Bonariushausen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Aniseto Tuungafasi!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Daniel Franklin and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuungafasi forces Bonariushausen back against the cage and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tuungafasi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tuungafasi digs a right hand into Bonariushausen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bonariushausen's gas tank.
Tuungafasi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bonariushausen or not.
Tuungafasi lands with a light punch inside.
Tuungafasi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bonariushausen or not.
Bonariushausen is breathing heavily.
Tuungafasi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick lands from Tuungafasi that sends Bonariushausen to the canvas. Bonariushausen tries to scramble back to his feet but Tuungafasi brings him back down into side control.
It looks like Tottengill Bonariushausen has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tuungafasi controlling the position from side mount.
Bonariushausen is trying to get back to half guard.
Bonariushausen wants to control but Tuungafasi postures up.
Tuungafasi wants to control but Bonariushausen is keeping him busy.
Bonariushausen is trying to escape the position but Tuungafasi is controlling the position.
Bonariushausen is looking to reverse the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonariushausen dodges the ground and pound from Tuungafasi.
Bonariushausen is not content to let Tuungafasi control the position.
Bonariushausen tries to improve position but can't.
Bonariushausen is pushing Tuungafasi's head away, looking to escape. Tuungafasi manages to hold on to the position though.
Bonariushausen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Tuungafasi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tuungafasi controlling the pace.
Bonariushausen wants to get back to full guard.
Bonariushausen wants to control but Tuungafasi is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Tuungafasi seems content to control.
Let's hope that Tuungafasi 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.
Bonariushausen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bonariushausen.
Tuungafasi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bonariushausen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tuungafasi trying to control the position from guard on top but Bonariushausen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bonariushausen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tuungafasi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bonariushausen looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Tuungafasi is defending well. Bonariushausen quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Tuungafasi has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Bonariushausen celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tottengill Bonariushausen!
A relieved looking Tottengill Bonariushausen 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Iti Malia (ranked 1815 p4p, 205 weight class) and Stojan Kostic (ranked 1772 p4p, 202 weight class). Kostic has chosen Skabo - Mare batice as his entrance music. Stojan Kostic is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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175 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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173 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Iti Malia!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Stojan Kostic!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Bart Greer and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kostic throws a poor cross that misses
and Malia counters with a straight right hand.
Kostic misses with a hook.
Kostic is looking to clinch.
Malia works the jab nicely.
Kostic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Malia.
Stojan Kostic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kostic drives through and clinches with Malia against the cage.
Malia working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kostic jumps guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kostic wants to sweep but no luck.
Kostic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Malia defends well.
Kostic can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Malia controls the pace.
Malia has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kostic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malia has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Kostic to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Malia is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Kostic pulls down on the head and he's put Malia to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Stojan Kostic!
Stojan Kostic is the new welterweight champion!
Our winner, Stojan Kostic, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luther Jackson (ranked 1509 p4p, 199 weight class) and Domenik Panayotov (ranked 1596 p4p, 206 weight class). Domenik Panayotov will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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197 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Luther Jackson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Domenik Panayotov!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Peter Branson and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panayotov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Panayotov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jackson dives in for a single leg takedown but Panayotov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Jackson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Panayotov lands with a good body shot.
Jackson throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Panayotov to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Luther Jackson has been cut.
Panayotov misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
Jackson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Panayotov is trying to defend but Jackson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jackson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Panayotov is just riding it out for now. Jackson eventually gives up the hold.
Jackson thows a huge punch but Panayotov dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson 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.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Panayotov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Panayotov is defending well.
Panayotov is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jackson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Panayotov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jackson.
Jackson is looking to advance position but Panayotov won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jackson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jackson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Panayotov is looking to improve his position.
Jackson 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.
Panayotov wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy.
Panayotov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jackson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Panayotov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jackson wants to work for an arm triangle but Panayotov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jackson passes to full mount!
Jackson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson punching from mount but Panayotov doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Panayotov tries to hold on but Jackson postures up.
Panayotov holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jackson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson throwing strikes here but Panayotov is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Jackson working for a guillotine from mount but Panayotov is in no mood to give up.
Jackson raining down shots from the mount!
Panayotov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jackson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Panayotov because Jackson loaded up on that one.
Jackson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Jackson has hold of Panayotov's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Panayotov manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panayotov blocking the ground and pound.
Jackson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jackson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Panayotov because Jackson loaded up on that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Panayotov is surviving well by controlling Jackson's body position as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Jackson working for a guillotine from mount but Panayotov is in no mood to give up.
Jackson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Panayotov is squirming around, avoiding Jackson's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luther Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luther Jackson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jackson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Panayotov to the mat! Panayotov manages to get full guard.
Panayotov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
Luther Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Panayotov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Panayotov has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panayotov controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself.
Jackson trying to control but Panayotov is working from the bottom.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The strikes coming from Jackson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Panayotov is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Jackson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Panayotov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jackson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jackson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jackson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
An elbow from Jackson crashes against the mat.
Panayotov tries to improve position but can't.
Jackson tries to score with some ground and pound. Panayotov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Jackson trying to control the action but Panayotov is working from the bottom.
Jackson working the ground and pound but Panayotov is defending the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to control but Panayotov is keeping him busy.
Jackson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Panayotov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jackson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Panayotov is avoiding damage well.
Panayotov is trying to improve his position.
Panayotov stops Jackson from passing to mount.
Jackson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Panayotov!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panayotov holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jackson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Jackson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Panayotov can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Panayotov tries to hold on but Jackson postures up.
Jackson misses with a head shot.
Panayotov wants to control but Jackson is having none of it.
Panayotov blocking the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Panayotov wants to control but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luther Jackson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Luther Jackson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Panayotov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jackson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Panayotov is trying to keep Jackson in close.
Jackson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Panayotov wants to control but Jackson postures up.
Jackson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panayotov dodges the ground and pound from Jackson.
Jackson has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Panayotov is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Jackson yanks on the arm and Panayotov is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Jackson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Luther Jackson!
Luther Jackson is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Luther Jackson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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