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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Porky Nobriega (ranked 24549 p4p, 561 weight class) and Sake Chu (ranked 3235 p4p, 360 weight class). Chu has chosen Daughtry - Renegade as his entrance music. Porky Nobriega has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Porky Nobriega!
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, Sake Chu!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Michael Johnstone and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chu swats away the attempt to clinch by Nobriega.
A nice side step and Chu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've been informed that Chu has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nobriega looks to land a combination but Chu avoids it well.
Nobriega throws a right and a left that Chu avoids nicely.
Nobriega closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Sake Chu has been cut.
Chu bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Nobriega! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nobriega wants to stand up but Chu is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nobriega definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nobriega might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Chu sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nobriega's guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chu in particular looking to stall.
Chu passes to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chu controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chu's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Chu 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.
Nobriega is trying to stand up.
Nobriega blocking the ground and pound.
Chu content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nobriega tries to buck Chu off but he can't manage it.
Chu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nobriega is trying to stand up.
Chu controlling his opponent.
Nobriega really wants to buck Chu off and get back to his feet.
Chu controlling his opponent.
Chu is continuing to stall.
Nobriega is trying to stand up.
Chu controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The adventures of Chu the control monster continue. Boring.
Nobriega is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Chu scoring with strikes but Nobriega is staying in there.
Chu throwing strikes here but Nobriega is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Nobriega is trying to stand.
Chu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nobriega wants to try and get back to his feet.
Chu throwing strikes here but Nobriega is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Chu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nobriega is trying to stand up.
Chu punishing his opponent with strikes.
Chu punching from mount but Nobriega doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Chu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nobriega is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Chu throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Chu content just to control the position here.
Nobriega wants to get back to his feet.
Chu looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chu postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Nobriega looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sake Chu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sake Chu's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Chu lands a head shot.
Nobriega walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chu lands a big shot that drops Nobriega! Can he finish him?
Nobriega is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nobriega can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chu controls the pace.
Oh Nobriega is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chu looking to pass the guard.
Chu sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nobriega seems to have got his legs back now.
Chu sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nobriega's guard.
Chu wants to free his trapped foot but Nobriega is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nobriega pushes Chu off looking to stand but Chu dives back in and keeps control.
Chu content to control rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nobriega is trying to stand.
Chu performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Chu tries to pass to full mount but Nobriega defends it.
Chu is controlling the pace.
Nobriega pushes Chu off looking to stand but Chu dives back in and keeps control.
Chu takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nobriega wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nobriega walks into a straight right hand from Chu.
Chu scores with a nice right hand.
and Chu counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Nobriega! He's just covering up as Chu starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sake Chu!
Sake Chu decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Newton Fandango (ranked 2900 p4p, 254 weight class) and Island King (ranked 3782 p4p, 299 weight class). Newton Fandango has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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145 lbs
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Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Newton Fandango!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Island King!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, David Hoff and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fandango closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fandango definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
King striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Fandango is working King over with some ground and pound from side control.
Fandango prevents King from escaping the position.
Fandango is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down King's shoulder. That is not cool.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Check out the look on Fandango's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
King throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Fandango blocks the strikes from King.
Fandango slows the pace down.
King sneaks back into half guard.
Fandango slips a nice elbow through King's hands, connecting with King's forehead.
Fandango is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fandango 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.
King looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fandango performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Fandango trying to control the action but King is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fandango working King over with strikes.
King pushes Fandango off looking to stand but Fandango dives back in and keeps control.
King has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fandango working over King with some ground and pound. King looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fandango trying to control from half guard but King is working away.
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. Fandango connects with a nice short shot to King's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fandango lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nice strikes from Fandango there.
Fandango knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for King on the ground.
King is trying to stand back up but Fandango is controlling him
King looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
King actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fandango 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.
Fandango lands strikes from half guard.
King on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fandango is working for a kimura but King is defending it quite comfortably.
King flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Fandango wants to take a breather but King is having none of it.
Fandango lands strikes from half guard.
King actively working from the bottom here.
Fandango seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
King is looking to improve his position.
Fandango is nestled in close to King, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fandango is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fandango working King over with strikes.
Fandango lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fandango stops King from getting back to his feet.
Fandango looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
King looking for submissions off his back.
Fandango landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fandango working over King with some ground and pound. King looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fandango in particular looking to stall.
King wants to get back to full guard.
Fandango 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.
King kicks off Fandango and gets to his feet.
King misses with a body shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from King misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - King looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fandango tries to counter with a takedown but King is quick to defend against it.
Fandango instigates a clinch.
Fandango is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but King is keeping busy.
Fandango is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
King drags the fight down to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fandango advances to half guard.
Fandango scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Newton Fandango dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
King tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fandango paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fandango half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fandango scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
King is trying to buck Fandango off.
Fandango lands a few punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on King's face as Fandango controls the position.
Fandango grinds an elbow into King's temple.
King on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Newton Fandango overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fandango is looking to take a break and control but King is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fandango staying calm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King is working to avoid the ground and pound but Fandango connects with a decent elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Fandango blocks the strikes from King.
Fandango takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fandango looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fandango is working hard here to advance position.
King is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fandango pulls his head out easily.
King on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fandango is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fandango seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
King misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Fandango looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fandango scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fandango lands a nice short elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fandango is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
King actively working from the bottom here.
King wants to get back to his feet.
King missing with punches from the bottom.
Fandango slows the pace down in half guard.
Ground and pound from Fandango.
Fandango prevents King from standing back up.
Fandango blocks the strikes from King.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Fandango slips a nice elbow through King's hands, connecting with King's forehead.
King is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fandango pulls his head out easily.
Fandango is taking a breather. King says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Fandango trying to control the action but King is working from the bottom.
King makes his way to full guard. A much better position for King.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fandango gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
King is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fandango defends well.
King has momentary wrist control but Fandango slips an elbow through the middle.
Fandango is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that King can do to turn this around?
Fandango landing some decent shots from guard.
King looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fandango connects with a couple of short punches.
Fandango engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fandango got a little sloppy there for a moment and King has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fandango has managed to get both his arms back between King's legs - danger averted.
Fandango sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fandango trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
King is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fandango defends well.
Fandango postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fandango with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fandango working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of King's head.
Fandango will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fandango scoring with some ground and pound.
Fandango is working King over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
King has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Fandango doesn't defend quickly enough and King has managed to lock this one up! Can Fandango escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to King on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Island King!
A very excited looking Island King 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.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dino Pelayo (ranked 2665 p4p, 288 weight class) and Ren Askcrew (ranked 5217 p4p, 471 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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182 lbs
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174 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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dino Pelayo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ren Askcrew!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Bart Greer and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Askcrew tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pelayo swivels and escapes.
Askcrew misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Askcrew shoots for a double leg takedown but Pelayo sprawls well. He's pushed Askcrew's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dino Pelayo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ren Askcrew.
Pelayo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pelayo digs a right hand into Askcrew's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Askcrew's gas tank.
Askcrew tries to pull guard but Pelayo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pelayo.
Askcrew tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pelayo avoids it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pelayo as Askcrew tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pelayo scores with a hook to the body.
Pelayo can't find room to land a body shot as Askcrew controls the action.
Askcrew ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Askcrew no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Pelayo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pelayo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Askcrew pushes a forearm under Pelayo's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Pelayo is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ren Askcrew!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nicholas Petrone (ranked 2767 p4p, 297 weight class) and Xtreme Islander (ranked 2875 p4p, 308 weight class). Islander has chosen You're Going Down as his entrance music. 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 welterweight 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, Nicholas Petrone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Xtreme Islander!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, David Hoff and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Islander tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Petrone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Islander tries to clinch up but Petrone circles away and keeps his distance.
Petrone shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Islander manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Islander can't keep his opponent in guard - Petrone advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Islander actively working from the bottom here.
Petrone is trying for a kimura here. Islander looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Petrone wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nicholas Petrone!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Genji Kamogawa (ranked 6506 p4p, 501 weight class) and Gianmarco Lobosco (ranked 3610 p4p, 375 weight class). Kamogawa comes to the cage accompanied by Rob Bailey & The Hustle Standard - Hungry. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Gianmarco Lobosco enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Genji Kamogawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gianmarco Lobosco!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Peter Branson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamogawa moves into the clinch.
Kamogawa digs a right hand into Lobosco's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lobosco's gas tank.
Kamogawa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lobosco has him pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Kamogawa.
Lobosco looking for a takedown.
Kamogawa gets through Lobosco's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kamogawa is pressed up against the cage. Lobosco has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kamogawa down to the mat. Kamogawa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lobosco looks winded!
Kamogawa moves into the clinch successfully.
Lobosco is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Genji Kamogawa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gianmarco Lobosco.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lobosco backwards.
Kamogawa breaks the clinch.
Kamogawa drops Lobosco with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Lobosco looks back up at him and smiles so Kamogawa waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Lobosco is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamogawa drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Lobosco's head, knocking him out cold! Kamogawa is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Genji Kamogawa!
Genji Kamogawa was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Macho Man Savage (ranked 2075 p4p, 239 weight class) and Kai Kealoha (ranked 3893 p4p, 392 weight class). Man Savage comes to the cage accompanied by Hey Freakshow!. Macho Man Savage had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Macho Man Savage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kai Kealoha!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Daniel Franklin and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man Savage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kealoha takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Man Savage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kealoha moves away.
Kealoha tries to keep at a distance but Man Savage has taken the fight into the clinch.
Man Savage working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kealoha wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kealoha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kealoha misses with a body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Man Savage misses its target.
Man Savage lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Man Savage connects with a body shot that sends Kealoha's belly button to the back.
A cross from Kealoha lands.
Man Savage walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man Savage tests Kealoha's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Man Savage closes the distance and clinches.
Kealoha tries to break the clinch but Man Savage is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man Savage misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Man Savage.
Man Savage goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kealoha working hard to break the clinch.
Man Savage cracks Kealoha with a nice body shot.
Kealoha wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kealoha blocks an uppercut.
Kealoha is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kealoha looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kealoha tries to break the clinch but Man Savage is controlling the position.
Man Savage lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kealoha.
Kealoha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot lands for Man Savage.
Kealoha gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Kealoha.
Kealoha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Man Savage.
It seemed like Kealoha was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kealoha misses with a straight left.
Man Savage slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Man Savage moves into the clinch.
Man Savage lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kealoha prevents a body shot from Man Savage.
Man Savage misses with the head strike.
Kealoha working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Man Savage fails to land.
Man Savage lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Man Savage fails to land.
Kealoha blocks a body shot from Man Savage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Man Savage creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kealoha tries to break the clinch but Man Savage is controlling the position.
Man Savage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kealoha has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Man Savage tries to work over Kealoha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Man Savage prevents Kealoha from breaking the clinch.
Kealoha wants to get back to striking at distance but Man Savage won't allow it.
Man Savage breaks from the clinch.
Man Savage lands an overhand right.
Kealoha misses with a left hand
and Man Savage cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Man Savage throws a nice looking combination but Kealoha bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Man Savage moves out of range as Kealoha strikes.
Man Savage misses with a right hand
and Kealoha counters with a series of strikes. Man Savage will be more careful next time no doubt.
Man Savage uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kealoha.
Man Savage lands a really nice looking cross but Kealoha seems unphased.
Man Savage definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kealoha swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Man Savage moves out of range as Kealoha strikes.
Kealoha misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kealoha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sloppy strikes from Man Savage. Those never looked like landing.
Kealoha misses the jab.
Kealoha takes one to the chin there.
Kealoha takes one to the chin there.
Man Savage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kealoha manages to avoid it.
Man Savage gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kealoha tries to break the clinch but Man Savage is controlling the position.
Kealoha wants to break free but Man Savage has control.
Man Savage scores with a shoulder strike.
Man Savage lands a body punch in the clinch.
Man Savage lands a hook that snaps the head of Kealoha backwards.
Kealoha is rocked!
Man Savage dips a shoulder and cracks Kealoha with a mighty uppercut! Kealoha falls back against the cage and Man Savage unloads with a barrage of strikes! Kealoha is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Man Savage screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Macho Man Savage!
After winning the bout, Macho Man Savage thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Iti Malia (ranked 1507 p4p, 175 weight class) and Whorely Alvarez (ranked 1747 p4p, 199 weight class). Iti Malia could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Whorely Alvarez's chin.
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Iti Malia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Whorely Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Winston Alpacca and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Malia connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Alvarez looks to land a body kick but Malia moved away.
A counter left hand to the body from Malia misses its target.
Alvarez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Malia defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alvarez.
Alvarez lands a high kick!
It looks like Iti Malia has been cut.
Alvarez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Malia lands a nice shot that snaps Alvarez's head back.
Malia avoids the head kick by Alvarez.
Alvarez darts in looking for a takedown but Malia gets double underhooks and turns Alvarez into the cage.
Malia tries to bum rush Alvarez with a series of wild strikes but Alvarez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Malia blocks a head kick by Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Malia counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Malia checks a leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Malia darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Alvarez is rocked!
Alvarez moves into the clinch.
Alvarez is still on wobbly legs! Can Malia finish him?
Malia stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Alvarez seems to have recovered his senses.
Malia pushes Alvarez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malia can't find room to land a body shot as Alvarez controls the action.
Malia is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Iti Malia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Whorely Alvarez.
Alvarez looks winded!
Malia throws a punch but it's blocked by Alvarez.
Malia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Malia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alvarez's elbow.
Malia is pressed up against the cage. Alvarez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Malia down to the mat. Malia avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Alvarez throws a lazy body kick
and Malia counters with a straight right hand.
Nice shot lands for Malia.
Alvarez lands a nice shot to the body.
Malia closes the distance and clinches.
Malia blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Malia.
Malia lands a hook to the side of the head.
Malia scores with a shoulder strike.
Malia blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvarez breaks the clinch.
Iti Malia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Alvarez. Malia shrugs it off though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malia lands a right hook to the body.
Alvarez tries to land a leg kick but Malia saw it coming and moves away.
Malia fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alvarez, pushing him back against the cage.
Malia lands a shoulder strike.
Malia lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Alvarez or not.
Malia lands a shot to the body.
Malia lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alvarez backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Malia.
Malia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Alvarez prevents a body shot from Malia.
Alvarez blocks a body shot from Malia.
Malia misses with some punches.
Alvarez struggles to land a body shot inside as Malia controls his hands.
Alvarez is working for takedown but Malia is calmly controlling the position for now.
Malia misses with some punches.
Alvarez has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Malia seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Alvarez can turn it around.
Malia misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alvarez gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Malia regains guard.
Malia pulls Alvarez in close to prevent any damage.
Alvarez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Malia wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Malia continues to stall.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Malia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvarez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Malia is keeping the position for now.
Malia on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Malia tries to get out of the position.
Malia keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Alvarez clinches up against the cage.
Malia lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alvarez backwards.
Malia misses with the head strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Alvarez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Malia's brow.
Malia tries a body shot but Alvarez blocks it.
Malia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alvarez tries to work over Malia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alvarez tries to work over Malia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Malia blocks a body shot from Alvarez.
Alvarez tries to throw a body punch but Malia avoids it by throwing Alvarez back against the cage.
Malia misses with a punch on the inside.
Malia prevents a body shot from Alvarez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iti Malia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Iti Malia's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Malia misses with a double jab
and Alvarez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Good body shot from Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Malia blocks it with crossed arms.
Malia gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Alvarez.
Malia misses with a punch on the inside.
Alvarez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Alvarez prevents a body shot from Malia.
Alvarez tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez tries to throw a body punch but Malia avoids it by throwing Alvarez back against the cage.
Malia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alvarez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Malia is defending well.
Iti Malia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Whorely Alvarez.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Malia.
Alvarez throws a punch but it's blocked by Malia.
Malia has a couple of punches blocked by Alvarez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Malia misses with some punches.
Alvarez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alvarez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malia working aggressively here.
Alvarez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Malia blocks it with crossed arms.
Malia blocks an uppercut.
Alvarez pushes Malia back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Malia misses with a punch on the inside.
Alvarez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Malia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alvarez can do to turn this around?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malia.
Malia misses with the head strike.
Malia prevents a body shot from Alvarez.
Alvarez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Malia blocks a body shot from Alvarez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez has a couple of punches blocked by Malia.
Malia blocks a body shot from Alvarez.
Alvarez has a couple of punches blocked by Malia.
Malia misses with a punch on the inside.
Alvarez blocks an uppercut.
Malia swings wildly with an uppercut but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malia blocks a body shot from Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a head punch that misses.
Malia throws a punch but it's blocked by Alvarez.
Alvarez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Malia is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Malia tries to throw a body punch but Alvarez avoids it by throwing Malia back against the cage.
Alvarez has Malia pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Malia manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Alvarez blocks a body shot from Malia.
Malia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Malia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alvarez.
Iti Malia has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malia scores with a shot to the side of Alvarez's head.
A shot in the inside from Malia.
Malia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Malia working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Malia misses with a body punch.
Alvarez tries to work over Malia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Malia lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Malia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Malia prevents a body shot from Alvarez.
Malia lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Malia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malia misses with the head strike.
Malia's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Malia's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Malia lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alvarez backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvarez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Malia prevents it.
Alvarez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malia lands with a short shot to the head.
Malia managing to block the knees to the body from Alvarez.
Alvarez can't find room to land a body shot as Malia controls the action.
Alvarez is trying to drag Malia to the mat but Malia just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short left from Malia.
Malia lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alvarez.
Alvarez is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Malia - that landed with a thud.
Malia misses with some punches.
Malia scores with a hook to the body.
Malia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malia cracks Alvarez with a nice body shot.
Malia blocks a body shot from Alvarez.
Malia misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iti Malia dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Iti Malia's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Malia circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Alvarez to the canvas! Alvarez doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Malia keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iti Malia!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aslanbek Barayev (ranked 947 p4p, 107 weight class) and Martin Eugen (ranked 593 p4p, 69 weight class). Barayev kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Antirespect - There. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Aslanbek Barayev!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Martin Eugen!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eugen looks to land a left hand but Barayev moved out of range nicely.
Martin Eugen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Eugen misses.
Barayev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eugen was well out of range. Poor timing from Barayev.
Eugen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Eugen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barayev.
Barayev drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Eugen misses with a body shot.
Barayev has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barayev trying to control the position but instead, Eugen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Barayev into the cage.
Eugen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eugen misses with a punch on the inside.
Eugen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Eugen letting Barayev take a breather here.
Barayev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Barayev missing with knees to the body.
Eugen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Eugen digs a right hand underneath Barayev's ribcage. Barayev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Barayev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Eugen struggles to land a body shot inside as Barayev controls his hands.
Eugen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Eugen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barayev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eugen works the jab nicely.
A lazy left from Eugen finds it's target.
Eugen misses with a right hand
and Barayev counters by clinching up.
Eugen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Eugen stalls.
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!
Come on Barayev - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Eugen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Eugen misses with a body punch.
The referee calls for Barayev to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barayev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Eugen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Eugen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Barayev slowing the pace effectively.
Eugen lands with a short shot to the head.
Barayev throws a head punch that misses.
Eugen can't find room to land a body shot as Barayev controls the action.
Barayev stalling in the clinch.
Barayev blocks an uppercut.
Barayev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barayev tries to land knees in the clinch but Eugen avoids the damage to the body.
Eugen lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Eugen.
Eugen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barayev's elbow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Eugen as Barayev tries to tie him up.
Eugen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Eugen swings wildly with an uppercut but Barayev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eugen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barayev tries to pull guard but Eugen won't allow it.
Eugen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barayev looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Eugen prevents a body shot from Barayev.
Eugen blocks a body shot from Barayev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Eugen dominated that round.
That's time! Barayev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Barayev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eugen.
Barayev takes a swing at Eugen's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Eugen! But no joy.
Eugen dips to his left and cracks Barayev with an uppercut!
Barayev throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Eugen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Eugen throws an overhand right that lands on Barayev's shoulder, as Barayev tries to avoid the shot.
Barayev slips under a jab from Eugen.
A counter left hand to the body from Barayev misses its target.
Eugen misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barayev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Eugen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Eugen throws a right and a left that Barayev avoids nicely.
Eugen slips under a jab from Barayev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eugen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barayev.
Eugen looks to throw the jab but Barayev is out of range.
Barayev swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Barayev uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Eugen has time to react.
Eugen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barayev.
Barayev was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Eugen cracks a nice hook into Barayev's ribs.
Eugen lands a slapping body shot.
Martin Eugen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from Eugen.
Eugen throws a body shot but no joy.
Barayev misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Eugen lands.
Barayev ducks under a wild hook from Eugen.
Eugen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Eugen throws a series of punches but Barayev moves out of range.
Barayev seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Eugen misses with a looping right.
Barayev misses with an uppercut.
Eugen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eugen connects with the punch.
Eugen has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Eugen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barayev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Eugen smiles and moves away.
Eugen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barayev.
Eugen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Barayev dodges the punch combination from Eugen.
Barayev misses with a looping right.
Eugen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Eugen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A slow jab from Eugen misses its intended target.
Barayev was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eugen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eugen. Barayev does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Barayev was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Eugen.
Eugen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The fighters circling - Eugen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Eugen staying out of range there.
Barayev looks to score with a jab to the body but Eugen is just out of range.
A combination from Eugen does no damage.
Barayev throwing a counter right hand but Eugen manages to avoid it.
Eugen cracks Barayev with a good jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eugen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Eugen throws a right hand that Barayev ducks under and follows up with a left that Barayev also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Eugen 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!
Barayev misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Eugen! But no joy.
Eugen moves away from the strike by Barayev.
Eugen digs a good body shot into Barayev's ribs.
A jab from Eugen does it's job there.
Eugen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barayev manages to avoid it.
Eugen misses with a wild body shot.
Barayev swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Barayev throws the left hand but Eugen avoids the punch easily.
Eugen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Barayev misses.
Barayev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eugen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barayevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Eugen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barayev circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from Eugen misses.
Eugen misses with a straight right.
Eugen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barayev.
Barayev throws a hook to the side of Eugen's head but Eugen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Eugen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barayev.
Eugen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Eugen cracks Barayev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Eugen looks to throw the jab but Barayev is out of range.
Barayev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eugen slips under a jab from Barayev.
Eugen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Eugen throws out a counter right but Barayev avoids it with no problem.
Eugen misses the shot to the body.
Barayev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barayev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Eugen loads up on a big right hand but Barayev slips the punch.
A quick step to the side and Barayev tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eugen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eugen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barayev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Eugen lands an overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barayev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Eugen.
Eugen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barayev throws a poor cross that misses
and Eugen counters with a straight right hand.
Barayev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Eugen.
Barayev was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Barayev just misses with a punch to the body.
Eugen misses with an uppercut. Barayev saw that one coming.
Barayev throws the left hand but Eugen avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Eugen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Eugen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barayev on the side of the head.
Eugen misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barayev. Eugen does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barayev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Barayev taking a breather.
Barayev blocking some punches.
Barayev jumps guard but Eugen stands there with Barayev around his waist. Barayev gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Barayev can't find room to land a body shot as Eugen controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barayev.
A nice left hand lands by Eugen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barayev has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Eugen uses from the top position.
Barayev looking for a guillotine here but Eugen defends easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barayev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Eugen really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Eugen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barayev's head backwards.
Eugen looks to throw the jab but Barayev is out of range.
Barayev seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Barayev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A shot to the body from Barayev misses
and Eugen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Eugen. Those never looked like landing.
Barayev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barayev misses with a body shot.
Eugen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barayev swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eugen looks to land a left hand but Barayev moved out of range nicely.
Barayev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Eugen lands with an uppercut that bounces Barayev off the cage and back into range.
Eugen throws a hook but Barayev blocks it.
A big left from Eugen misses.
Nice defenses there by Eugen.
Eugen throws out a counter right but Barayev avoids it with no problem.
Barayev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barayev scores with the left hand. Eugen knows he should have avoided that one.
Eugen misses with a hook. Barayev ducked under it nicely.
Barayev swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eugen scores with a jab to the body.
Barayev ducks under a wild hook from Eugen.
Barayev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice straight punches there by Eugen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Eugen.
Barayev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barayev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
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!
Eugen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Eugen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barayev looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Eugen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barayev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Eugen throws a shot from downtown. Barayev moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barayev throws a poor cross that misses
and Eugen counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Eugen misses its intended target.
Barayev is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A big right from Eugen misses.
Eugen misses with a looping right.
A jab from Barayev misses.
Eugen connects with a right hand. Barayev shakes it off.
Barayev takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barayev. Eugen does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barayev moves out of range as Eugen strikes.
Barayev looks to throw the jab but Eugen is out of range.
Eugen slips under a jab from Barayev.
Barayev looks to land a left hand but Eugen moved out of range nicely.
Barayev slips a jab from Eugen.
Eugen missing with a left hand there. Barayev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Eugen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barayev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Eugen 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.
Eugen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Eugen dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Barayev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barayev is looking to counter punch.
Eugen catches Barayev with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Barayev walks into a straight right hand from Eugen.
A slow jab from Eugen misses its intended target.
Barayev is looking to counter punch.
Eugen missing with a left hand there. Barayev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barayev misses with a body punch
and Eugen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eugen throws a hook but Barayev avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Barayev tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barayev misses with a lunging right hand
and Eugen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barayev is rocked!
BOOM! Eugen lands a beautiful left hook that drops Barayev. Barayev tries to recover but Eugen is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Barayev lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Eugen! Martin Eugen retains his featherweight title!
A relieved looking Martin Eugen 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 Stojan Kostic (ranked 548 p4p, 75 weight class) and Virgil Van Dijk (ranked 1538 p4p, 178 weight class). Kostic's entrance music is Skabo - Mare batice. A fine choice. Virgil Van Dijk has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Stojan Kostic's chin.
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184 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Stojan Kostic!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Virgil Van Dijk!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, David Hoff and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kostic slips under a jab.
Kostic tries to move into range but Van Dijk moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kostic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Van Dijk lands a head kick. Kostic smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kostic tries to clinch but Van Dijk moves out of range.
Van Dijk misses with a looping left.
Kostic wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Van Dijk circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kostic tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Van Dijk counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Dijk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van Dijk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Dijk with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Dijk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kostic is looking to clinch.
Van Dijk lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Dijk. Kostic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kostic wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Van Dijk misses the jab.
Van Dijk lands a body shot.
Kostic tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kostic seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A slow jab from Van Dijk misses its intended target.
As Van Dijk tries to get set, Kostic tries to push him back and clinch up but Van Dijk manages to avoid the attempt.
Kostic defending well as Van Dijk loads up on a big left hand.
Van Dijk throws out a loose jab but Kostic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kostic wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Van Dijk throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kostic avoids the body shot from Van Dijk.
Van Dijk looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Dijk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kostic is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Van Dijk.
Kostic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Dijk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kostic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van Dijk.
Kostic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Dijk lands a body shot.
Van Dijk fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kostic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A jab from Van Dijk misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kostic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Dijk.
A combination from Van Dijk does no damage.
Van Dijk keeps the fight on the outside.
Despite the aggression on Van Dijk's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Van Dijk throws a looping overhand right but Kostic ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Dijk with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A nice leg kick lands there from Van Dijk.
Van Dijk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kostic.
Van Dijk will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Van Dijk throws a nice head kick!
Van Dijk tries to score with a low kick but Kostic moves his leg out of the way.
Van Dijk tries to land a leg kick but Kostic saw it coming and moves away.
Kostic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Dijk circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick misses from Van Dijk.
Van Dijk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Dijk feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kostics jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kostic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Van Dijk manages to break the clinch.
Kostic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kostic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
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!
Kostic wants to clinch up but Van Dijk keeps it at a distance.
Kostic checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kostic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Van Dijk can pounce on him.
Van Dijk tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kostic is able to avoid easily.
Kostic is looking to counter the offense by Van Dijk and move into the clinch.
Van Dijk throws a lazy head kick
and Kostic counters by moving into the clinch.
Van Dijk is trying to break free.
Kostic tries to pull guard but Van Dijk holds him up against the cage and eventually Kostic drops back down to his feet.
Van Dijk manages to break the clinch.
Kostic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Van Dijk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Virgil Van Dijk dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Van Dijk pushes Kostic away with a front kick.
Van Dijk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Dijk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kostic wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Van Dijk throws a right and a left that both miss.
Van Dijk throws a head kick that misses
and Kostic counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kostic.
Kostic tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kostic tries to pull guard but Van Dijk won't allow it.
Kostic fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stojan Kostic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kostic is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Van Dijk to keep the fight standing.
Kostic tries to pull guard but Van Dijk won't allow it.
Van Dijk lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostic jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Van Dijk walks away with a smile on his face. Kostic gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Van Dijk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kostic.
Kostic checks a leg kick.
Van Dijk throws a jab when Kostic was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Dijk throws out a leg kick but Kostic moves out of range and Van Dijk only half commits.
Kostic moves in looking to clinch but Van Dijk pushes him off.
Kostic moves out of range of the strikes.
Kostic tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Van Dijk manages to circle out of the way.
Virgil Van Dijk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Dijk lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kostic avoids the head kick by Van Dijk.
Kostic blocks a head kick by Van Dijk.
A head kick by Van Dijk misses
and Kostic counters by clinching up.
Van Dijk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kostic keeps control of Van Dijk as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kostic ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kostic no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Van Dijk is looking to stand up but Kostic won't let him.
Kostic has his feet on Van Dijk's thighs here. He's pushed Van Dijk off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Van Dijk screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stojan Kostic!
Stojan Kostic retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Stojan Kostic 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.
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