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SPARTA 18: Smit vs. Ndlandla PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Benny Urquidezzzz (ranked 4858 p4p, 473 weight class) and Hulk Hogan (ranked 4900 p4p, 477 weight class). Hogan has chosen My Time Is Now as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Hulk Hogan told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Benny Urquidezzzz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hulk Hogan!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, David Hoff and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Urquidezzzz misses with a hook. Hogan ducked under it nicely.
Urquidezzzz throws the left hand but Hogan avoids the punch easily.
Hogan drives through with a takedown into Urquidezzzz's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hogan with a nice head shot there.
It looks like Benny Urquidezzzz has been cut.
Hogan has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Temp Spar Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Hogan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hogan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Urquidezzzz is rocked!
Benny Urquidezzzz's cut is getting worse.
Hogan postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Urquidezzzz's head off the mat! Urquidezzzz is out! He's out! Hogan jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hulk Hogan!
A victorious Hulk Hogan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Juan Martin Espiga (ranked 4386 p4p, 431 weight class) and Frankie Sparks (ranked 5378 p4p, 472 weight class). Sparks has chosen thunderstruck as his entrance music. Juan Martin Espiga has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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, Juan Martin Espiga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Frankie Sparks!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Dirk Anderson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Espiga throws a jab but it's blocked by Sparks.
Sparks moves in looking to clinch but Espiga pushes him off.
Espiga takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice uppercut lands for Espiga. That snapped Sparks's head back.
Sparks shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Espiga counter with a right hand.
Sparks shoots in looking for a takedown but Espiga manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sparks's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sparks tries for a takedown but Espiga circles away easily
and Espiga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Juan Martin Espiga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie Sparks.
Sparks takes the fight into the clinch.
Espiga has Sparks pushed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Espiga.
Espiga gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sparks.
Sparks misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Espiga.
Espiga softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Espiga lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sparks backwards.
Espiga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Espiga swings wildly with an uppercut but Sparks uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Espiga.
Sparks breaks from the clinch.
Espiga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sparks shoots in but Espiga avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Espiga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Espiga definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sparks staying out of range there.
Sparks shoots and misses
and Espiga counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparks takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sparks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Espiga.
A telegraphed right hand from Espiga misses the target.
Espiga scores with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sparks goes for a double leg but Espiga avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Espiga continues to drive forward.
Espiga fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sparks looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sparks looks winded!
Sparks walks into a jab.
Espiga is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Espiga punishes Sparks's body with a nice straight punch.
Espiga misses with a straight left.
Espiga slaps away a takedown attempt from Sparks, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sparks closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sparks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sparks throws a leg kick but Espiga checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparks takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Espiga is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sparks slips a straight right by Espiga.
Espiga lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Espiga is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Espiga bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Espiga misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed right hand from Espiga misses the target.
Espiga cracks Sparks with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Espiga is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Espiga lands with a nice body punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Espiga.
Sparks takes one on the button.
Sparks fails to land the takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Espiga cracks Sparks with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sparks slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Espiga loads up on a big right hand but Sparks slips the punch.
Espiga connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sparks momentarily.
Espiga scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A slow jab from Espiga misses its intended target.
Espiga throws a hook to the side of Sparks's head but Sparks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Espiga scores with a jab to the jaw.
Espiga fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sparks displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Espiga takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sparks tries to work over Espiga's front leg with a kick but Espiga checks it.
Sparks moves away from the strike by Espiga.
Espiga dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Espiga scores with a punch to the head.
Sparks tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Espiga defends well and Sparks ends up having to push Espiga into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Martin Espiga dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sparks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Juan Martin Espiga is winning the standup battle so far.
Sparks takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sparks moves away from the strike by Espiga.
Espiga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sparks can do to turn this around?
Sparks closes the distance looking to clinch
and Espiga counters with a nice right hand that sends Sparks toppling to the canvas! Sparks scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Espiga finish him?!
Sparks is rocked!
It looks like Frankie Sparks has been cut.
Espiga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sparks.
Sparks is looking to clinch but Espiga is avoiding it.
Sparks clinches with his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sparks letting Espiga take a breather here.
Sparks blocks an uppercut.
Espiga breaks from the clinch.
Sparks moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Espiga scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Espiga keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Espiga fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sparks shoots in for a takedown but Espiga shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sparks tries for a takedown but Espiga sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Juan Martin Espiga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie Sparks.
Sparks is breathing heavily.
Sparks takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sparks misses with the combination.
Espiga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sparks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Espiga lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Juan Martin Espiga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Espiga.
Sparks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Espiga.
A head kick misses from Sparks.
Sparks closes the distance but Espiga moves to the side
and Espiga counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sparks is still on wobbly legs! Can Espiga finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sparks takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Espiga looks to throw the jab but Sparks is out of range.
Sparks slips under a jab from Espiga.
Sparks seems to have recovered his senses.
A telegraphed right hand from Espiga misses the target.
Espiga misses with an uppercut.
Sparks tries to clinch up.
Espiga misses with a looping right.
Espiga misses with a hook. Sparks ducked under it nicely.
Espiga misses with a hook. Sparks ducked under it nicely.
Espiga throws a hook to the side of Sparks's head but Sparks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sparks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Espiga.
Sparks moves out of range of the strikes.
Sparks let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparks looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Espiga is fending him off so far but Sparks persists. Nope, Espiga circles away and we're back to standing.
Sparks misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sparks shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Espiga counters with a straight right hand.
Sparks takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sparks takes one to the chin there.
Espiga misses with an uppercut.
Sparks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Espiga manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Espiga lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Espiga scores with a jab. Sparks acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Espiga tests Sparks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sparks throws a body shot but no joy.
Espiga swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sparks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Espiga misses with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sparks takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Espiga misses with an uppercut.
Sparks wants to counter with a clinch but Espiga pushes him away.
Espiga sends Sparks crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Espiga is motioning to the referee to let Sparks up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Sparks doesn't manage to clinch there - Espiga circles away.
Sparks looks to throw a body kick
and Sparks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sparks darts in looking for a takedown but Espiga gets double underhooks and turns Sparks into the cage.
Sparks has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Espiga takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sparks takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Espiga paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab by Espiga.
Espiga lunges at Sparks with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sparks's hand.
Nice defenses there by Sparks.
Sparks is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Martin Espiga dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Frankie Sparks's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Espiga connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Good exchange - Espiga coming out on top.
Sparks shoots in for a takedown but Espiga shows good takedown defense.
Espiga feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Sparks sprawling to the canvas! Sparks rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Espiga finish him?!
Espiga scores with a hook to the body. Sparks takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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!
Espiga closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Sparks out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Juan Martin Espiga!
A less than humble Juan Martin Espiga misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Frankie Sparks spoke after the fight, saying 'sorry better try harder I guess'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between BJ Penn (ranked 3680 p4p, 294 weight class) and Aaron Casaus (ranked 4211 p4p, 321 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, BJ Penn!
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, Aaron Casaus!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Winston Alpacca and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Casaus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Penn's hands.
It looks like BJ Penn has been cut.
Penn moves out of range of the strikes.
Casaus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Penn.
It looked like Penn was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Casaus.
Penn cracks Casaus with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Penn scores with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Penn misses the target.
Penn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at My Yard 'Alcatraz' in the buildup to the fight.
Casaus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Penn blocks a jab.
Casaus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Penn has time to react.
Casaus moves away from the strike by Penn.
Casaus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Casaus lands with an overhand left.
Casaus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Penn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Casaus moves away.
Penn's corner calls for a 1-2. Penn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Casaus throws a big shot that misses.
Casaus takes one on the button.
Casaus throws a lazy right hand but Penn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Casaus counters with a stiff right hand.
Casaus feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Penns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Casaus misses with an uppercut.
Casaus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Penn misses.
Casaus moves out of range as Penn strikes.
Penn looks to score with a jab to the body but Casaus is just out of range.
Penn misses with a low kick.
Penn throws a shot from downtown. Casaus moves away and avoids it.
Penn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Casaus takes a swing at Penn's ribcage but misses.
Penn throwing a counter right hand but Casaus manages to avoid it.
Casaus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Penn moves away from the strike by Casaus.
A looping hook to the body misses from Penn. Casaus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Penn throws an overhand right that lands on Casaus's shoulder, as Casaus tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Casaus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Penn.
Nice defenses there by Penn.
A punch combination from Penn misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Casaus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Penn.
Penn moves out of range as Casaus strikes.
Penn appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Penn ducks under a wild hook from Casaus.
Casaus moves out of range of the strikes.
Penn slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Penn. Casaus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Penn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Casaus misses with an uppercut. Penn saw that one coming.
Casaus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Casaus might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A slow jab from Casaus misses its intended target.
Penn is looking to counter punch.
Penn misses with a wild body shot.
Penn throws a body punch but Casaus moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Casaus looks to land a right hand but Penn moved out of range.
Casaus scores with a crisp jab that stopped Penn in his tracks.
Penn lands a right hook to the body.
Penn staying out of range there.
A quick step to the side and Penn tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Casaus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Penn slips a jab from Casaus.
Penn looks to throw the jab but Casaus is out of range.
Casaus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Penn works Casaus's body with a nice hook.
Penn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Casaus.
Penn looks to score with a jab to the body but Casaus is just out of range.
Casaus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Penn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Casaus lands a slapping body shot.
Casaus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Casaus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Casaus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A lazy left from Casaus finds it's target.
Penn looks to score with a jab to the body but Casaus is just out of range.
Casaus is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Penn had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Casaus scores with a jab.
Casaus misses with a hook.
Penn defending well as Casaus loads up on a big left hand.
Penn swings widly with a right hand
and Casaus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circling - Casaus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Penn slips under a jab.
Casaus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Penn.
Casaus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Casaus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Penn!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Casaus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Penn manages to avoid it.
Penn appears to be looking for a big counter.
Penn misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Casaus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on BJ Penn's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Casaus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Casaus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Penn throws a jab but it's blocked by Casaus.
Penn moves away from the strike by Casaus.
Casaus throws a shot from downtown. Penn moves away and avoids it.
Casaus looks to throw the jab but Penn is out of range.
Casaus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Penn counters with a nice uppercut.
Casaus ducks right into an uppercut from Penn.
Penn slips a straight right by Casaus.
Penn slips under a jab from Casaus.
Penn throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Casaus misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Penn counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circling - Casaus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Penn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Donk. Penn catches Casaus right on the button with a cross.
Casaus scores with a nice right hand.
Penn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Casaus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Casaus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Casaus digs a good hook to Penn's body.
Penn takes a swing at Casaus's ribcage but misses.
Casaus throws out a counter right but Penn avoids it with no problem.
Casaus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Casaus misses with a hook. Penn ducked under it nicely.
Casaus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Penn.
Penn swinging wildly here.
Penn misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Penn. Casaus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Penn ducks under a wild hook from Casaus.
Penn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Penn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Casaus.
Penn throws a hook but Casaus blocks it.
Casaus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Casaus misses.
A little feinted left hand from Penn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Casaus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Penn.
Casaus misses with a hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Penn lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Casaus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Casaus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Casaus misses with a hook
and Casaus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Casaus lands a jab to the nose.
Casaus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Casaus avoids the body shot from Penn.
Casaus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Penn moves out of range of the strikes.
Penn throws a hook but Casaus avoids it easily.
Penn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Penn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Casaus moves away.
Penn ducks under a wild hook from Casaus.
Casaus walks into a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Casaus ducks under a wild hook from Penn.
A decent looking cross lands there for Penn.
Penn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Casaus.
Casaus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Penn on the side of the head.
Casaus looks to land a right hand but Penn moved out of range.
Casaus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Penn counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Casaus scores with a jab. Penn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Penn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Casaus throws out the jab.
Penn moves out of range of the strikes.
Penn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Casaus manages to avoid it.
Penn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Casaus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Penn.
Casaus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Casaus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Penn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Casaus misses with a lunging right hand
and Penn counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Penn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Casaus.
Penn throws out a loose jab but Casaus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Casaus throws out a counter right but Penn avoids it with no problem.
Casaus misses with a lunging right hand
and Penn counters with a left to the body.
Penn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Penn throws a body shot but no joy.
Penn throws a poor cross that misses
and Casaus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nice uppercut there from Casaus.
Penn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Casaus was well out of range. Poor timing from Penn.
Casaus scores with a jab. Penn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Penn blocks a jab.
Casaus misses with a hook.
Casaus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Penn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Casaus scores with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Aaron Casaus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on BJ Penn's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Casaus misses with an uppercut. Penn saw that one coming.
Penn misses the jab.
Casaus throws a lazy uppercut
and Penn counters with a three punch combo that has Casaus backing up. Casaus nods at Penn to acknowledge the strikes.
It looks like Aaron Casaus has been cut.
Casaus digs a good hook to Penn's body.
Casaus loads up on a big right hand but Penn slips the punch.
Penn misses the body punch
and Casaus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aaron Casaus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Casaus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Casaus looks to land a right hand but Penn moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Casaus.
Penn looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Penn moves out of range as Casaus strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn cracks Casaus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Penn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Casaus.
Casaus misses with an uppercut.
Casaus swings widly with a right hand
and Penn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn throws a right hand that misses
and Casaus counters with a stiff right hand.
Casaus loads up on a big right hand but Penn slips the punch.
Casaus lands a glancing blow to the side of Penn's head.
Penn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Casaus.
Casaus throws a right hand that misses
and Penn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big left from Casaus misses.
Penn lands with a nice body punch.
Casaus looks to land a left hand but Penn moved out of range nicely.
Penn misses with a body shot.
Casaus lands a nice hook to Penn's body. Penn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Casaus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Penn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Casaus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Penn swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Casaus defending well as Penn loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn misses the shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Penn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Casaus on the side of the head.
Penn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Casaus.
The fighters circle momentarily. Casaus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Penn misses with a wild combination.
It seemed like Casaus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Penn misses with a straight left.
Casaus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Penn throws a sloppy body shot
and Casaus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Penn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Casaus throws out a loose jab but Penn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Penn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Casaus.
Penn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Casaus.
Casaus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Casaus checks a low kick from Penn.
Casaus misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Penn misses the target.
Casaus takes a jab right on the kisser.
Casaus moves out of range of the strikes.
Penn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Casaus to score with a decent uppercut.
Penn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Casaus.
Casaus lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Penn backs up against the cage.
BJ Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Casaus throws an off balance right hand
and Penn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Penn misses with a two punch combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Casaus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Casaus there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sloppy strikes from Penn. Those never looked like landing.
Casaus throws a hook to the side of Penn's head but Penn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donk. Casaus catches Penn right on the button with a cross.
Aaron Casaus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Casaus throws out a loose jab but Penn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Casaus scores with a jab. Penn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Penn throws a hook but Casaus avoids it easily.
Penn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Casaus.
Casaus lands a slapping body shot.
Penn misses with a wild body shot.
Penn misses with a double jab
enabling Casaus to counter with a crisp jab.
Casaus throws an off balance right hand
and Penn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Penn takes one to the chin there.
A jab from Casaus misses.
Penn ducks under a wild hook from Casaus.
Penn missing with a left hand there. Casaus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Casaus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Casaus 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Casaus!
Aaron Casaus bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Cena (ranked 4129 p4p, 477 weight class) and Flint Beaswood (ranked 4076 p4p, 473 weight class). Cena's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, My Time Is Now. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Cena!
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, Flint Beaswood!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Santiago Holmes and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cena throws a body punch but Beaswood moves out of range.
Beaswood gets tackled into the cage by Cena. Cena maintains the clinch.
Cena has a couple of punches blocked by Beaswood.
Cena misses with some punches.
Cena misses with some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cena as Beaswood tries to tie him up.
Beaswood has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cena is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cena gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Cena thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Beaswood's head.
Beaswood is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beaswood blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cena.
Beaswood looking for submissions off his back.
Cena looks to land a strike but Beaswood avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beaswood working a defensive guard here.
Cena is working Beaswood over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cena throws an elbow that misses. Beaswood uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cena's guard. Nice move by Beaswood!
Cena looking to hit a scissor sweep but Beaswood is one step ahead there.
Beaswood trying to control the position from guard on top but Cena is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beaswood pushes down on Cena's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cena wants to get back to full guard.
Beaswood is trying to work for a kimura but Cena is defending well.
Beaswood looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beaswood passes the guard and advances to mount!
Beaswood avoids the attempt from Cena to control.
Beaswood can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cena is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cena tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've been hearing good reports from Cena's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Beaswood has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Cena's face.
It looks like John Cena has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beaswood unloading with bombs!
Cena is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Beaswood cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Cena is wriggling around trying to escape.
Beaswood trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Beaswood is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Cena can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
John Cena's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Cena tries to hold on but Beaswood pushes him away.
Beaswood looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jeez, John Cena's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at John Cena's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Flint Beaswood!
A very excited looking Flint Beaswood made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
John Cena spoke after the fight, saying 'My time is not yet now.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Adams (ranked 3675 p4p, 53 weight class) and Coach Wrestley (ranked 3670 p4p, 52 weight class). Adams comes to the cage accompanied by stiff upper lip. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, George Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Coach Wrestley!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Winston Alpacca and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wrestley tries to buck Adams off but Adams is having none of it.
Adams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wrestley keeps working.
Adams lands some shots froms side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wrestley dodges the ground and pound from Adams.
Adams throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Wrestley manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Adams wants to get back to full guard.
Wrestley lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Adams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wrestley trying to control from half guard but Adams is working away.
Wrestley is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Adams on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Adams tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams gets full guard.
Wrestley is in close to Adams's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Adams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Adams lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Wrestley looking for a sweep. Not yet Wrestley, not yet.
Wrestley looking to control.
Wrestley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wrestley is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams tries to roll over but Wrestley keeps him under control.
Wrestley is nestled in close to Adams, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wrestley drops an elbow to the side of Adams's head.
Wrestley lands strikes from half guard.
Wrestley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wrestley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adams keeps working.
Adams wants to get back to full guard.
Adams definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Adams is working hard here to advance position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wrestley lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrestley working Adams over with strikes.
Wrestley is looking to take a break and control but Adams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wrestley is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wrestley wants to control but Adams is keeping him busy.
Wrestley working the head and body with strikes.
Wrestley seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wrestley is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Wrestley scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wrestley is looking to stall here but Adams recovers full guard.
Adams keeping moving, preventing Wrestley from controlling successfully.
Wrestley throws an elbow that misses. Adams uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wrestley's guard. Nice move by Adams!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adams throws an elbow that misses. Wrestley uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Adams's guard. Nice move by Wrestley!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Coach Wrestley will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Adams shoots in and drives through. Wrestley sprawls well.
Wrestley misses with a hook. Adams ducked under it nicely.
Adams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wrestley throws out the jab.
Wrestley misses with a hook. Adams ducked under it nicely.
Wrestley throws a lazy right hand but Adams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
George Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adams ducks under a wild hook from Wrestley.
Wrestley dives in for a single leg takedown but Adams sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wrestley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wrestley wants it to stay on the feet.
Wrestley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Adams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wrestley moves away.
Wrestley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Adams.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrestley loads up on a big right hand but Adams slips the punch.
Wrestley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wrestley changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wrestley closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Adams's guard.
Wrestley lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrestley postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wrestley working some strikes from top position.
Wrestley content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wrestley keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Adams's head.
Wrestley pushes down on Adams's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Adams makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Adams.
Wrestley's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Adams wants to sweep here but Wrestley controlling him for the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wrestley's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrestley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wrestley lands a couple of digs.
Wrestley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Adams works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wrestley postures up and lands a big shot to Adams's brow.
Wrestley trying to control the position from guard on top but Adams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wrestley sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wrestley stands and throws Adams's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrestley gets to mount! Adams was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Adams is looking to improve his position but Wrestley isn't that keen on the idea.
Wrestley is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Adams can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Adams slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Adams trying to control but Wrestley postures up.
Wrestley is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Adams wants to control but Wrestley is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wrestley is trying to control. Adams wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nice strikes from Wrestley there.
Adams slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wrestley throwing strikes but missing.
Wrestley content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wrestley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wrestley 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.
Adams looking for a sweep. Not yet Adams, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Coach Wrestley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Adams lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Adams.
Adams moves in looking to clinch but Wrestley pushes him off.
Adams fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Adams takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Adams shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wrestley pinned against the cage. Wrestley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wrestley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adams.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams scores with the left hand. Wrestley knows he should have avoided that one.
Adams shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wrestley counters with a single leg into guard. Adams didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adams is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wrestley defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrestley stands up over Adams, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Adams is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wrestley is aware though and is defending well.
Wrestley connects with a couple of short punches.
Wrestley stays in close to Adams's body and controls the position.
Wrestley landing some decent shots from guard.
Adams keeping moving, preventing Wrestley from controlling successfully.
Wrestley is pushing down on Adams's leg trying to pass to half guard. Adams is fighting to maintain full guard but Wrestley has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams is trying to maintain the position but Wrestley is very close to passing his half guard.
Wrestley takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Adams trying to control from the bottom.
Adams taking some punishment here, with Wrestley in his half guard.
Adams is trying to get back to full guard.
Wrestley is nestled in close to Adams, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Adams has hold of Wrestley's hands but Wrestley slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Adams is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wrestley scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wrestley takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wrestley drops an elbow to the side of Adams's head.
Wrestley seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wrestley lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wrestley looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Adams trying to control from the bottom.
Coach Wrestley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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.
Wrestley is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wrestley controlling the action here.
Coach Wrestley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Adams is staying active underneath Wrestley, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
George Adams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adams gets back to full guard.
Wrestley makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wrestley with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Adams had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wrestley defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Coach Wrestley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wrestley 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Coach Wrestley!
George Adams was interviewed post fight and said 'sorry my peeps'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dome Graybeard (ranked 3088 p4p, 266 weight class) and Shawn Arteezy (ranked 3639 p4p, 291 weight class). Graybeard's entrance music is Remember The Name. A fine choice. Shawn Arteezy is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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152 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dome Graybeard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Shawn Arteezy!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Sandra Marshall and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graybeard staying out of range there.
Arteezy throws a hook to the side of Graybeard's head but Graybeard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Graybeard has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Yaw-Yan Ardigma in the buildup to the fight.
Graybeard lands with an overhand left.
Graybeard connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jab by Graybeard.
Graybeard is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Graybeard scores with a body shot.
Graybeard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Arteezy has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Arteezy throws a body punch but Graybeard moves out of range.
Graybeard drops Arteezy with a straight right hand, right on the button! Graybeard follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dome Graybeard!
Our winner, Dome Graybeard, 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Small Show (ranked 1862 p4p, 186 weight class) and Samart Payakaroon (ranked 2852 p4p, 256 weight class). Show comes into the arena with My Time Is Now blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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146 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Small Show!
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, Samart Payakaroon!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Winston Alpacca and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Show tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Payakaroon was well out of range. Poor timing from Show.
A slow jab from Payakaroon misses its intended target.
Payakaroon misses with a looping right.
Show shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Payakaroon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Payakaroon.
Payakaroon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Payakaroon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Show throwing strikes but missing.
Show postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakaroon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Show trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Show throwing strikes from guard but Payakaroon blocks nicely.
Show in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payakaroon looking to control.
Show throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Payakaroon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Show lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've been hearing good reports from Show's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Show postures up and lands a big shot to Payakaroon's brow.
Payakaroon is rocked!
Show arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Payakaroon's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Small Show!
Small Show thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Samart Payakaroon was interviewed post fight and said 'You are just lucky today!'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kazushi Sakuraba (ranked 1839 p4p, 269 weight class) and Royce Gracie (ranked 1843 p4p, 271 weight class). Gracie has chosen Olha a Explosăo as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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211 lbs
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210 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kazushi Sakuraba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Royce Gracie!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Dirk Anderson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakuraba is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gracie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gracie looking to score a takedown here. Sakuraba is defending well but Gracie drives through and ends up in Sakuraba's guard.
Sakuraba has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sakuraba working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
Sakuraba definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sakuraba throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sakuraba is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
Gracie drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Gracie as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Sakuraba screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Gracie! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Royce Gracie!
After winning the bout, Royce Gracie 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Piet Smit (ranked 1080 p4p, 171 weight class) and Nqobile Ndlandla (ranked 1930 p4p, 279 weight class). Smit's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Baby Got Back. Piet Smit is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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210 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Piet Smit!
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, Nqobile Ndlandla!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Dirk Anderson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ndlandla cracks the inside of Smit's front leg.
Ndlandla misses with a straight left.
Smit ducks under a wild hook from Ndlandla.
Smit moves into the clinch.
Ndlandla doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Smit.
Smit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smit changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ndlandla fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ndlandla lands a leg kick that knocks Smit off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smit closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ndlandla escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smit clinches up with Ndlandla and pushes him back against the cage.
Ndlandla doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smit tries for a takedown but Ndlandla manages to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smit.
Smit blocks an uppercut.
Ndlandla breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ndlandla keeps the fight on the outside.
Smit has Ndlandla up against the cage in a clinch.
Ndlandla has had enough of the clinch but Smit keeps him there for the moment.
Ndlandla manages to break the clinch.
Smit looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Smit tries to close the distance and clinch but Ndlandla swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smit backing away here, and Ndlandla unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ndlandla throws a jab when Smit was well out of range.
Smit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ndlandla.
Smit tries to clinch but Ndlandla is having none of it.
Smit clinches.
Ndlandla is trying to push Smit away but Smit has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ndlandla prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Piet Smit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ndlandla manages to break the clinch.
Ndlandla looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Smit wants to clinch.
Ndlandla tests Smit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smit keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Smit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ndlandla.
Smit is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ndlandla! But no joy.
Ndlandla throws a shot from downtown. Smit moves away and avoids it.
Ndlandla throws a nice inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Smit.
Ndlandla swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ndlandla gets tackled into the cage by Smit. Smit maintains the clinch.
Ndlandla misses with some punches.
Smit's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smit tries to clinch but Ndlandla is having none of it.
Ndlandla misses with a low kick as Smit jumps back.
Smit swings for the body but Ndlandla moves out of range.
Smit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ndlandla.
Smit tries to clinch up.
A little jabbing left from Ndlandla on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smit darts in and clinches Ndlandla up against the cage.
Ndlandla misses with some punches.
Ndlandla wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smit has Ndlandla pressed against the cage.
Smit jumps guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smit escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ndlandla gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smit is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ndlandla defends well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ndlandla trying to control but Smit is working from the bottom.
Smit is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Ndlandla rolls with it to try and escape but Smit cranks on the arm and Ndlandla is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Piet Smit!
Piet Smit retains his light heavyweight title!
Piet Smit 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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