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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Fathy Ahmad (ranked 24814 p4p, 295 weight class) and Ray Reaper (ranked 7190 p4p, 274 weight class). Ray Reaper will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Fathy Ahmad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ray Reaper!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, David Hoff and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Reaper. Those never looked like landing.
Ahmad just misses with a punch to the body.
Reaper misses with the combination.
Reaper misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sloppy strikes from Reaper. Those never looked like landing.
Ahmad throws a good cross that connects.
Reaper is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A combination from Ahmad does no damage.
Ahmad showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reaper.
Ahmad lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reaper circles away quickly and effectively.
Reaper fails to land with a series of punches.
Ahmad is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Reaper.
A punch combination from Reaper misses.
Reaper throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ahmad.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahmad misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ahmad tried to score with a low kick but Reaper checks it.
Reaper misses with a combination
and Ahmad counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reaper misses with a combination
and Ahmad counters with a stiff right hand.
Ahmad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reaper moves away.
Reaper throws a nice looking combination but Ahmad bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Reaper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahmad.
Ahmad misses with a few strikes there.
Ahmad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reaper manages to avoid it.
Reaper misses with a double jab.
Reaper throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ahmad.
Reaper misses with a double jab
and Ahmad counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Reaper moves out of range as Ahmad strikes.
A punch combination from Reaper misses.
Ray Reaper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reaper walks into a left hand.
Ahmad throws a right hand that Reaper ducks under and follows up with a left that Reaper also avoids with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Reaper. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahmad looks to score with a jab to the body but Reaper is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahmad misses with a wild body shot.
Some wild striking there from Reaper.
Ahmad throws a body punch but Reaper moves out of range.
Reaper misses with the combination.
The fighters circling - Ahmad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ahmad lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Reaper at a distance.
Ahmad misses with a few strikes there.
Reaper goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Reaper throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reaper looks winded!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reaper misses with a double jab.
Sloppy strikes from Reaper. Those never looked like landing.
Reaper misses with a two punch combination.
Ahmad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reaper moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ray Reaper will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ahmad's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ahmad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reaper.
Ahmad could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Reaper misses with a few strikes there.
Reaper misses with a few strikes there.
Reaper works over Ahmad's head and body with a nice combination.
No joy there for Reaper, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A punch lands to the side of Reaper 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ahmad swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ahmad dodges the punch combination from Reaper.
Reaper swinging wildly here.
Ahmad was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ahmad avoids a punch combination nicely.
Reaper misses with a combination
and Reaper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahmad scores with a crisp jab that stopped Reaper in his tracks.
Reaper drops his hands momentarily and Ahmad takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Reaper is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reaper throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
No joy there for Reaper, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Reaper looks to move away, Ahmad throws a big counter combo but Reaper just gets out of the way.
Reaper misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Reaper slips a jab and a cross from Ahmad.
Reaper on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Reaper misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ahmad fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Reaper looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ahmad slips a jab and a cross from Reaper.
Ahmad is looking to counter punch.
Ahmad moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Reaper in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahmad misses with a two punch combination.
Ahmad throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reaper.
Reaper showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ahmad.
Reaper throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ahmad appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ahmad throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reaper misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Reaper throws a series of punches but Ahmad moves out of range.
Ahmad throws a nice looking combination but Reaper bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ahmad fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reaper throws a combination that misses
and Ahmad counters with a left to the body.
Reaper throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ahmad counters with a nice uppercut.
Ahmad lands a nice shot to the body.
Reaper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ahmad.
Reaper misses with a few strikes there.
Ahmad tries to bum rush Reaper with a series of wild strikes but Reaper uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahmad throws a jab but it's blocked by Reaper.
Fathy Ahmad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reaper looks to land a combination but Ahmad avoids it well.
Ahmad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch combination from Reaper misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Fathy Ahmad will probably get the nod.
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.
Ahmad misses with a straight right.
Ray Reaper seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reaper throws a combination that misses
and Ahmad counters with a nice uppercut.
Reaper takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ahmad looks to score with a jab to the body but Reaper is just out of range.
Reaper throws a counter combo.
Ahmad showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reaper.
Reaper will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reaper throws a right hand that Ahmad ducks under and follows up with a left that Ahmad also avoids with ease.
Ahmad throws a right hand that Reaper ducks under and follows up with a left that Reaper also avoids with ease.
Ahmad misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reaper misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Reaper takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Some wild striking there from Reaper.
Ahmad slips a jab and a cross from Reaper.
Ahmad misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahmad misses with a wild body shot.
Ahmad misses with a double jab.
Ahmad swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ahmad slips a jab and a cross from Reaper.
Sloppy strikes from Reaper. Those never looked like landing.
Reaper misses with a combination
and Ahmad counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ahmad dodges the punch combination from Reaper.
Ahmad misses with a wild body shot.
Ahmad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reaper.
Reaper misses with a combination
and Ahmad counters with a one-two to the body.
Ahmad punishes Reaper's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reaper throws a nice looking combination but Ahmad bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ahmad looks to score with a jab to the body but Reaper is just out of range.
Ahmad misses with a wild combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahmad fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reaper misses with a series of wild punches.
Reaper swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Reaper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ahmad misses with a double jab.
Reaper looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ahmad swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ahmad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reaper.
Reaper lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ahmad connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Reaper misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fathy Ahmad showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ahmad has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Fathy Ahmad!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Ray Reaper!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight as a draw!
The fight ends as a draw!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rock Lee (ranked 6751 p4p, 264 weight class) and William Wolfe (ranked 6784 p4p, 265 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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143 lbs
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137 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Rock Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, William Wolfe!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Bart Greer and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee misses with a low kick.
Lee lands with an overhand left.
Lee finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wolfe let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rock Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolfe avoids the head kick by Lee.
Lee has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Island Sparring in the buildup to the fight.
Wolfe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lee defends it nicely.
Lee lands with a nice body kick.
Lee gets tackled into the cage by Wolfe. Wolfe maintains the clinch.
Wolfe jumps guard and drags Lee to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee trying to control but Wolfe is working from the bottom.
Wolfe has control of Lee's left arm, preventing Lee from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there.
Lee wants to control from the top but Wolfe keeps moving.
Wolfe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wolfe has Lee pulled in close to control his posture.
Lee wants to control from the top but Wolfe keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wolfe closes the distance and pushes Lee back into the cage.
Wolfe is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wolfe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lee thuds a left hand into Wolfe's body.
A punch combination from Lee misses.
Wolfe misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lee fails to land with a series of punches.
Wolfe blocks a low kick nicely.
And Wolfe tries to counter it with a takedown but Lee pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lee avoids the head kick by Wolfe.
Lee misses with a kick to the body.
Lee misses with a double jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wolfe checks the leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wolfe is defended easily by Lee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rock Lee dominated that round.
That's time! Lee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wolfe or perhaps it was just good defense by Lee, which made it look bad.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Wolfe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jab by Lee.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wolfe.
Rock Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Wolfe.
Lee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wolfe scores with a takedown into Lee's guard.
Wolfe engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee wants to sweep here but Wolfe controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee looking to control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wolfe looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wolfe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wolfe passes easily into side control. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Lee's face as Wolfe controls the position.
Wolfe working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sloppy strikes there by Wolfe.
Lee knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wolfe on the ground.
Wolfe content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Wolfe working away.
Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wolfe tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wolfe is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lee is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rock Lee will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Lee gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Wolfe to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wolfe is looking to stand up but Lee won't let him.
Wolfe stands up and waves to Lee to follow him.
Wolfe forces Lee back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolfe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lee.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wolfe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lee defends it well.
Lee throws a front kick aimed at Wolfe's knee but Wolfe avoids it well.
Lee tried to score with a low kick but Wolfe checks it.
Wolfe flicks out a counter leg kick but Lee steps away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfe takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Wolfe shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lee sprawls well. Lee wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wolfe gets slowly back to his feet.
Wolfe misses with a jab, cross combination.
A left lands for Lee.
Lee lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lee.
Wolfe darts in looking for a takedown but Lee gets double underhooks and turns Wolfe into the cage.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lee.
Wolfe shoots for a takedown but Lee saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rock Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Wolfe.
Lee lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rock Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wolfe tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body kick there by Lee.
Lee misses with a double jab.
Lee connects with a solid leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lee sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wolfe somewhat.
Wolfe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lee looks for the body kick but Wolfe saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Wolfe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wolfe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wolfe follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Wolfe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Wolfe.
Wolfe forces Lee back against the cage and clinches.
Lee working hard to break the clinch.
Lee is trying to break the clinch but Wolfe has him pressed against the cage.
Lee tries to circle away but Wolfe has him pinned against the cage.
Lee is trying to break the clinch but Wolfe has him pressed against the cage.
Wolfe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
William Wolfe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rock Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rock Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
Wolfe moves out of range of the body kick from Lee.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rock Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lee, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Rock Lee!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Rock Lee!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Rock Lee!
Rock Lee wins by unanimous decision!
William Wolfe was interviewed post fight and said 'G'day. Better luck next time.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Enzo Ali (ranked 3016 p4p, 293 weight class) and Jarrod Quincy (ranked 3846 p4p, 343 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jarrod Quincy enters the cage!
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255 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Enzo Ali!
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, Jarrod Quincy!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Michael Johnstone and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quincy clinches up with Ali and pushes him back against the cage.
Ali throws a punch but it's blocked by Quincy.
Ali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Quincy struggles to land a body shot inside as Ali controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ali.
Ali blocking some punches.
Ali blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Quincy stalling in the clinch but Ali improves position.
Ali blocking some punches.
Ali taking a breather.
A shot in the inside from Ali.
Ali lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Quincy scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Quincy.
Quincy struggles to land a body shot inside as Ali controls his hands.
Quincy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Quincy clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quincy tries to stall but Ali uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch on the inside from Quincy fails to land.
Quincy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Quincy breaks from the clinch.
Ali scores with a crisp jab that stopped Quincy in his tracks.
That has opened up Jarrod Quincy's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quincy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ali swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ali cracks Quincy with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Quincy looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Ali finish him?
Quincy is rocked!
Ali scores with a shot to the body.
Quincy is still on wobbly legs! Can Ali finish him?
Quincy looks winded!
Ali lands a slapping body shot.
Ali dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ali throws a pinpoint strike between Quincy's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Quincy crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Ali scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Enzo Ali!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matt Chiasson (ranked 4760 p4p, 464 weight class) and Samoa Samoa (ranked 3564 p4p, 383 weight class). Samoa is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Samoa. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Heavy handed |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Matt Chiasson!
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, Samoa Samoa!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Santiago Holmes and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chiasson dives in and scores a takedown into Samoa's guard.
Chiasson is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Samoa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Samoa looking for a guillotine here but Chiasson defends easily.
Samoa is looking for a triangle but Chiasson pushes his legs off easily.
Chiasson tries to free his leg and advance position but Samoa is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chiasson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Samoa tries to strike from the bottom.
Chiasson scoring with some ground and pound.
Samoa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chiasson defends well.
Chiasson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samoa is looking for a triangle but Chiasson pushes his legs off easily.
Chiasson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Samoa throws his legs up looking for a submission but Chiasson uses it to pass to side control.
Chiasson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Samoa keeps working.
Samoa wants to control but Chiasson postures up.
Chiasson is chipping away with strikes.
Samoa is looking to regain half guard here but Chiasson keeps moving and retains side control.
Chiasson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Samoa on the ground.
Chiasson lands some shots froms side control.
Samoa is working to avoid the ground and pound but Chiasson connects with a decent elbow.
Chiasson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson lands an elbow.
Samoa misses with a strike from the bottom.
Samoa wants to control but Chiasson postures up.
Chiasson working the head with strikes.
Chiasson working the ground and pound.
Chiasson working away.
Chiasson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
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!
Samoa on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Chiasson lands an elbow.
Chiasson is working Samoa over with some ground and pound from side control.
Chiasson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Samoa is rocked!
Chiasson working away.
Chiasson advances to full mount.
Samoa wants to hold on but Chiasson pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Chiasson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Chiasson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Chiasson advances position into side control!
Samoa takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Chiasson tries for a kimura but Samoa is defending well.
Chiasson working the head and body with strikes.
Samoa is trying to control Chiasson's posture but Chiasson avoids it.
Check out the look on Chiasson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samoa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Matt Chiasson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chiasson working the ground and pound from side control.
Chiasson working the ground and pound.
Chiasson cracks Samoa with a big elbow.
You can see the frustration on Samoa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chiasson working the ground and pound.
Check out the look on Chiasson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Samoa is still in real trouble! Can Chiasson finish him?
Chiasson working the ground and pound from side control.
You can see the frustration on Samoa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Samoa seems to have recovered his senses.
Chiasson working the ground and pound.
Samoa takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Samoa tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Chiasson controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Samoa's face.
Samoa wants to hold on but Chiasson pushes him away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Samoa is looking to get to half guard.
Samoa takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Chiasson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Samoa wants to hold on but Chiasson pushes him away.
Chiasson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Samoa can do to turn this around?
Samoa tries to reverse the position but Chiasson maintains control.
Samoa is bucking up trying to escape but Chiasson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Samoa tries to lock up and control but Chiasson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Chiasson dominated that second round.
That's time! Chiasson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Chiasson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Samoa did well to prevent Chiasson getting side control.
Chiasson wants to control but Samoa is keeping him busy.
Ground and pound from Chiasson.
Samoa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Samoa actively working from the bottom here.
Samoa looking for submissions off his back.
Samoa has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Island Sparring. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Samoa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chiasson is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samoa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chiasson pulls his head out easily.
Chiasson lands strikes from half guard.
Chiasson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Samoa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samoa trying to hold on to Chiasson's head to control him but Chiasson postures up.
Chiasson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Samoa actively working from the bottom here.
Samoa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chiasson blocks the strikes from Samoa.
Chiasson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
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. Chiasson connects with a nice short shot to Samoa's temple.
Chiasson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samoa has hold of Chiasson's hands but Chiasson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Samoa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Chiasson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Samoa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Samoa is trying to control but can't.
Samoa has hold of Chiasson's hands but Chiasson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Samoa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Samoa is trying to control but can't.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chiasson lands a nice short elbow.
Chiasson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Samoa looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Samoa has hold of Chiasson's hands but Chiasson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Chiasson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chiasson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Peter Branson scores the fight for Matt Chiasson!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Matt Chiasson!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Matt Chiasson!
Matt Chiasson wins by unanimous decision!
In defeat, Samoa Samoa stepped up to the mic, saying 'Samoa'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Island Bennett (ranked 2794 p4p, 343 weight class) and Freddie Money (ranked 2932 p4p, 362 weight class). Money has chosen Eric B. & Rakim - Paid In Full as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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180 lbs
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170 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Island Bennett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Freddie Money!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Dirk Anderson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bennett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Money.
We've been told by Bennett's head coaches at Buoy Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Money ducks under a wild hook from Bennett.
Bennett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Money manages to avoid it.
Money on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Money takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Money will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bennett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Money sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bennett digs a good body shot into Money's ribs.
Money lands a head shot.
A jab from Bennett misses.
Freddie Money seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Money misses.
Bennett swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Money jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Money avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bennett scores with a punch to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bennett misses with a wild body shot.
Money throws a combination. Bennett tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bennett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bennett avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Money throws a looping overhand right but Bennett ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Bennett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Money throws the left hand but Bennett avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Bennett misses the target.
Bennett misses with a straight right.
Money fails to land with a series of punches.
Money lands with a cross.
Money rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bennett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Money swings for the body but Bennett moves out of range.
Money fails to land with a series of punches.
Bennett avoids a punch combination nicely.
Money throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bennett throws a lazy right hand but Money sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bennett lands a right hook to the body.
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!
Bennett lands a nice shot to the body.
Bennett darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bennett punishes Money's body with a nice straight punch.
Money throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bennett misses with a wild body shot.
Bennett dodges the punch combination from Money.
Money moves out of range of the strikes.
Bennett misses with a looping left.
Money on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bennett lands a jab to Money's midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Money. Bennett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bennett lands the left hand.
Bennett cracks a nice hook into Money's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Money drops his hands momentarily and Bennett takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Money steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bennett.
Money misses with an uppercut. Bennett saw that one coming.
Money lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Island Bennett will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Money scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bennett misses with a looping right.
Money misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch combination from Money misses.
Bennett works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Money is rocked!
Bennett knocks out Money with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Bennett before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Bennett picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Island Bennett!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Julio Dean (ranked 3731 p4p, 392 weight class) and Edwin Jarvis (ranked 2833 p4p, 310 weight class). Dean comes to the cage accompanied by Zack Fox- Jesus Is The One (I Got Depression). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Julio Dean!
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, Edwin Jarvis!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Santiago Holmes and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dean tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jarvis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dean somewhat.
Jarvis throws out a counter right but Dean avoids it with no problem.
Dean gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dean has a takedown stuffed.
It seemed like Jarvis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarvis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jarvis! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Dean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jarvis's waist but Jarvis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dean off to one side.
Edwin Jarvis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dean has a takedown stuffed.
Jarvis throws out a counter right but Dean avoids it with no problem.
Dean doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jarvis counters with a nice uppercut.
Dean fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dean looks for a takedown but Jarvis sprawls well.
Jarvis is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dean with a body shot.
Dean is breathing heavily.
Jarvis scores with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dean with a poor takedown
and Jarvis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dean shoots in for a takedown but Jarvis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jarvis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dean fails with the takedown
and Jarvis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A left lands for Jarvis.
Dean shoots in looking for a takedown. Jarvis tries to sprawl out of it but Dean keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jarvis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jarvis lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edwin Jarvis dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jarvis's corner calls for a 1-2. Jarvis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jarvis misses with a hook.
Jarvis slaps away a takedown attempt from Dean, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jarvis was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dean shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jarvis moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jarvis works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dean fails with the takedown
and Jarvis counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Dean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean shoots in for a takedown but Jarvis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jarvis is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Edwin Jarvis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jarvis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dean.
Dean shoots and misses
and Dean takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Julio Dean is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dean misses with a takedown attempt
and Jarvis counters with a nice body shot.
Dean moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jarvis lands an overhand right.
Jarvis has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Dean shoots and misses
and Jarvis counters with a right hand to the body.
Dean takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jarvis thumps Dean with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarvis cracks Dean with an open hand slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dean will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jarvis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jarvis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dean takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jarvis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A jab from Jarvis does it's job there.
Jarvis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dean on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edwin Jarvis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Jarvis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dean on the side of the head.
Dean doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dean misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A countering left hand to the body from Jarvis misses.
Dean shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jarvis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dean shoots in but Jarvis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jarvis! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Dean. 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.
Dean misses with a takedown attempt
and Jarvis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Donk. Jarvis catches Dean right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarvis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jarvis scores with a jab to the head.
Jarvis connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dean's hands.
Jarvis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jarvis works Dean's body with a nice hook.
Nice jab there from Jarvis.
Dean tries for a takedown but Jarvis circles away easily
and Jarvis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jarvis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dean or perhaps it was just good defense by Jarvis, which made it look bad.
Jarvis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dean's sensitive parts.
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!
Jarvis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dean shoots and misses
and Jarvis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dean has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dean there as he acknowledges the shot.
Julio Dean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jarvis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edwin Jarvis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jarvis 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 Bart Greer scores the fight for Edwin Jarvis!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Edwin Jarvis!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Edwin Jarvis!
Edwin Jarvis wins by unanimous decision!
Edwin Jarvis 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.
The defeated Julio Dean had this to say: 'Praise Gaben'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Herlock Von Ryan (ranked 1634 p4p, 212 weight class) and Adel Kassib (ranked 5877 p4p, 493 weight class). Von Ryan comes to the cage accompanied by The Crystal Method - Play For Real (Dirtyphonics Remix). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Herlock Von Ryan!
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, Adel Kassib!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Daniel Franklin and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Ryan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kassib changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kassib looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Von Ryan is looking for a sweep. Kassib is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kassib is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Von Ryan reverses the position - he's now on top in Kassib's guard.
Kassib is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Ryan works over Kassib with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Ryan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kassib looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Von Ryan is looking to stand up but Kassib won't let him.
Kassib has momentary wrist control but Von Ryan slips an elbow through the middle.
Von Ryan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kassib has his foot on Von Ryan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Von Ryan works his way back into a safe position though.
Kassib wants to sweep here but Von Ryan controlling him for the moment.
Kassib looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Von Ryan has picked Kassib up and slammed him! Kassib can't keep hold of the triangle and Von Ryan manages to pass to side control!
Von Ryan in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Von Ryan landing a few strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Ryan is trying to get an arm triangle but Kassib is defending well.
Von Ryan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kassib is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Von Ryan working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
We've been hearing that Von Ryan has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kassib takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kassib tries to improve position but can't.
Von Ryan advances nicely into full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herlock Von Ryan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kassib looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Von Ryan is fending him off so far but Kassib persists. Nope, Von Ryan circles away and we're back to standing.
Adel Kassib seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kassib moves to clinch but Von Ryan breaks away
and Von Ryan counters with a one-two to the body.
Von Ryan lands a jab.
It looks like Adel Kassib has been cut.
Von Ryan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kassib can do to turn this around?
Kassib fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kassib tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Von Ryan jabs Kassib right on the nose. Kassib blinks but takes it well.
Von Ryan looks for a takedown but Kassib sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kassib goes for a double leg but Von Ryan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Von Ryan continues to drive forward.
Nice shot by Von Ryan.
Kassib gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Von Ryan counters with a crisp right that sends Kassib to the canvas! Von Ryan follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herlock Von Ryan!
In his post fight interview, Herlock Von Ryan started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jason Behar (ranked 1600 p4p, 176 weight class) and Ryan Texas (ranked 1759 p4p, 191 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Ryan Texas enters the cage!
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141 lbs
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156 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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jason Behar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ryan Texas!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Sandra Marshall and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Texas shoots in but Behar avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Behar ducks under a wild hook from Texas.
Behar looks to score with a jab to the body but Texas is just out of range.
Behar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Behar jabs at Texas's body.
Nice shot by Behar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Texas misses with a lunging right hand
and Behar counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Texas throws a hook but Behar avoids it easily.
Behar defending well as Texas loads up on a big left hand.
Texas throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Behar to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Texas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Behar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Texas tries to clinch up.
Behar is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Behar misses with a body shot.
Texas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Behar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Texas throws out the jab.
Texas misses with a hook. Behar ducked under it nicely.
Texas tries for a takedown but Behar circles away easily
and Behar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Behar looks to score with a jab to the body but Texas is just out of range.
Texas misses with a lunging right hand
and Behar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Texas clobbers Behar with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ryan Texas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Behar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Texas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Behar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jason Behar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Texas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Behar lands a jab to Texas's midsection.
Behar connects with a crisp jab.
Texas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Behar counters with a huge left! Texas is in big trouble! He's backing up but Behar isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Texas from any more damage. A dominating finish by Behar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Behar!
Jason Behar decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Boaler (ranked 749 p4p, 100 weight class) and Timo Juti (ranked 843 p4p, 112 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tom Boaler!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Timo Juti!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boaler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Juti but Juti pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Juti is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Boaler is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Juti.
It looks like Tom Boaler has been cut.
Juti throws a series of punches but Boaler moves out of range.
Boaler definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Boaler shoots in looking for a takedown. Juti tries to sprawl out of it but Boaler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Juti manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Juti gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Boaler tries for a takedown but Juti manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Boaler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boaler is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Juti pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boaler jumps guard but Juti turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Juti lands a nice elbow.
Juti crunches a lovely knee into Boaler's ribcage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Juti.
Boaler is breathing heavily.
Juti comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Juti utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Juti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juti lands a hook that snaps the head of Boaler backwards.
Juti is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Juti.
Juti looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Juti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Boalers head.
Juti unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Juti lands a hook to the side of the head.
Juti drops Boaler with a big knee straight up the middle! Boaler is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Boaler is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Juti cracks Boaler with a left hook right on the temple and Boaler goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Juti lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Boaler is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Timo Juti!
Timo Juti is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Satoru Yoshioka (ranked 493 p4p, 62 weight class) and Lucio Domicio (ranked 966 p4p, 109 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Lucio Domicio was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Satoru Yoshioka!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lucio Domicio!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Dirk Anderson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yoshioka's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Domicio connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Yoshioka scrambles back to his feet.
Yoshioka fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Domicio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yoshioka feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Domicio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Domicio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yoshioka is pushing down on Domicio's leg trying to pass to half guard. Domicio is fighting to maintain full guard but Yoshioka has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshioka is keen to just control but Domicio is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Domicio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Domicio wants to get back to full guard.
Yoshioka is trying to control the action in half guard but Domicio is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Domicio is defending against the submission attempts here by Yoshioka.
Domicio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yoshioka pulls his head out easily.
Yoshioka is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Domicio reverses the position - he's now on top in Yoshioka's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Domicio slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Domicio wants to pass the guard but Yoshioka is keeping the position.
Yoshioka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Domicio is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yoshioka is on top in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Domicio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Satoru Yoshioka will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Yoshioka misses with a double jab
and Domicio counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Yoshioka controls Domicio momentarily but Domicio frees himself.
Domicio wants to pass the guard but Yoshioka is keeping the position.
Yoshioka trying to control the position here.
Domicio controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Domicio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yoshioka is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Domicio advances position into side control!
Yoshioka struggling a bit here.
Yoshioka trying to remain calm as Domicio controls from the top position.
Domicio working away.
Domicio looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Yoshioka tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Domicio wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Domicio is looking to take a break and control but Yoshioka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Yoshioka's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Domicio is looking to take a break and control but Yoshioka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Domicio is trying to get an arm triangle but Yoshioka is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Domicio trying to control the action but Yoshioka is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucio Domicio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Yoshioka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Domicio.
Domicio shoots in for a double leg but Yoshioka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Domicio fails with the takedown.
Satoru Yoshioka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucio Domicio.
Domicio tests Yoshioka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Domicio misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshioka moves into the clinch successfully.
A short uppercut from Domicio.
Domicio misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Domicio.
Yoshioka's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshioka tries to land knees in the clinch but Domicio avoids the damage to the body.
Domicio is trying to pull guard but Yoshioka turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Domicio has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Yoshioka after a bit of a struggle.
Domicio lands an uppercut.
Domicio drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yoshioka looking to slow down the pace here.
Yoshioka tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Domicio just stands there and leans against the cage.
Domicio tries to pull guard but Yoshioka forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Domicio tries a body shot but Yoshioka blocks it.
Domicio has hold of one of Yoshioka's legs. Yoshioka is fighting the takedown attempt but Domicio gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yoshioka is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Domicio is aware though and is defending well.
Domicio wants to control from the top but Yoshioka keeps moving.
Yoshioka pushes a forearm under Domicio's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Domicio is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Satoru Yoshioka!
Satoru Yoshioka retains his featherweight title!
In his post fight interview, Satoru Yoshioka started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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