The Island Season 10, 265+ lbs, Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lardo Humpinator (ranked 3329 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiago Da Costa (ranked 1363 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Humpinator
vs
Da Costa

190 cm
27
291 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

199 cm
27
270 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Insanely flexible

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lardo Humpinator!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tiago Da Costa!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Santiago Holmes and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Humpinator scores with a takedown into Da Costa's guard.

Humpinator thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Humpinator got a little sloppy there for a moment and Da Costa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Humpinator has managed to get both his arms back between Da Costa's legs - danger averted.
Da Costa being controlled here, momentarily.
Humpinator tries to free his leg and advance position but Da Costa is retaining full guard.

Da Costa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Humpinator is aware though and is defending well.
Humpinator engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Da Costa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Humpinator is aware though and is defending well.

Da Costa has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Humpinator is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Da Costa.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Humpinator looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Humpinator trying to control the action but Da Costa is working from the bottom.
Humpinator has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Da Costa tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Humpinator presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Humpinator moves to the back position.

Da Costa showing good submission defense here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Da Costa wants to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Humpinator has the hooks in. Da Costa is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Humpinator passes his arm under Da Costa's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Da Costa taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lardo Humpinator!
After the fight, Lardo Humpinator was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Killer Bee (ranked 2377 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alberto Pardo (ranked 2438 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bee
vs
Pardo

199 cm
26
280 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

199 cm
27
299 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Hates pizza

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Killer Bee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alberto Pardo!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, David Hoff and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bee fails with the takedown.
Bee has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Island Sparring in the buildup to the fight.
Killer Bee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bee will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bee tries to clinch but Pardo moves away
letting Pardo counter with a right hand.
Pardo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bee shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pardo counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Killer Bee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bee misses with a takedown attempt
and Pardo counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Bee out cold! What a finish! Pardo is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alberto Pardo!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fat Man (ranked 2476 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Jones (ranked 2276 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Man
vs
Jones

191 cm
20
300 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

200 cm
27
295 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Fat Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, David Jones!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Dirk Anderson and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones lands with a thumping leg kick.
Man misses with a hook.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Man has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jones.
Man definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Man throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones scores with a jab.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Man needs to keep his hands up - Jones had a free shot at his head there.
Jones stuns Man with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Man misses with a looping left.
Jones looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones connects with a nice looking jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice jab there from Jones.
Jones connects with a nice looking jab.
Jones chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jones lands a nice shot that snaps Man's head back.
Man throws a poor cross that misses
and Jones counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Man is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jones drops Man with a naaaaasty hook - Man is in real trouble here! Jones dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Jones!
During a confident post fight interview, David Jones thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henry Hines (ranked 1727 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Mikhailov (ranked 3096 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Hines
vs
Mikhailov

186 cm
27
300 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

195 cm
27
270 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Henry Hines!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ivan Mikhailov!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Dirk Anderson and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hines misses with a hook.
Mikhailov misses with a takedown attempt - Hines sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hines ducks under a wild hook from Mikhailov.
Hines uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mikhailov.
Mikhailov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hines swings for the body but Mikhailov moves out of range.

Hines scores with a takedown into Mikhailov's guard.
Hines looking to pass the guard.
Mikhailov wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhailov being controlled here, momentarily.

Hines drops back looking for a leg! Mikhailov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mikhailov manages to kick Hines off! Hines jumps back into Mikhailov's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikhailov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mikhailov keeping full guard, as Hines tries to pass.
Hines definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hines is working hard here to advance position.
Mikhailov keeping moving, preventing Hines from controlling successfully.
Hines tries to free his leg and advance position but Mikhailov is retaining full guard.

Hines is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hines forces his way into half guard.

Hines is trying to work for a kimura but Mikhailov is defending well.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hines is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mikhailov is just riding it out for now. Hines eventually gives up the hold.
Mikhailov tries to get to full guard but Hines has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailov won't allow Hines to pass to mount.
Mikhailov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mikhailov.
Mikhailov looking for a sweep. Not yet Mikhailov, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mikhailov working a defensive guard here.
Hines is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Mikhailov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hines can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hines wants to control from the top but Mikhailov keeps moving.

Mikhailov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hines defends well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mikhailov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hines is one step ahead there.
Mikhailov keeping moving, preventing Hines from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mikhailov controls Hines momentarily but Hines frees himself.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Hines closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mikhailov's guard.
Hines preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mikhailov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mikhailov has his hands on Hines's head, controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Hines dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Mikhailov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mikhailov misses with a hook

and Hines counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mikhailov!
Mikhailov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hines wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hines wants to control but Mikhailov is keeping him busy.
Mikhailov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mikhailov can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hines is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mikhailov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mikhailov stops Hines from passing to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hines is looking to take a break and control but Mikhailov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mikhailov is trying to get back to half guard.
Hines is looking to take a break and control but Mikhailov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hines is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mikhailov can do to turn this around?
Mikhailov can't do much from the bottom here.
Hines tries to advance to mount but can't.
Mikhailov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hines off and has taken his back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailov not allowing Hines to control his hands.
Mikhailov missing with strikes from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Mikhailov's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Mikhailov throws a series of strikes and Hines wriggles onto his back, so he's now mounted. He's in real trouble here.
Hines sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mikhailov tries to pass to full mount but Hines defends it.
Hines blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mikhailov.
Hines tries to get to full guard but Mikhailov has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hines manages to get to full guard.
Mikhailov postures up in Hines's guard and throws a big left but Hines blocks it.
Mikhailov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Hines is looking for a triangle but Mikhailov pushes his legs off easily.
Mikhailov won't allow Hines to sweep him here.
Mikhailov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hines is keeping the position for now.
Mikhailov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mikhailov content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Hines has locked up a guillotine! Hines's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Mikhailov is holding on here and Hines must be using up a lot of energy. Mikhailov has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Hines gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Henry Hines!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Kruger (ranked 2647 p4p, 0 weight class) and Haki Hugbergsson (ranked 1826 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kruger
vs
Hugbergsson

185 cm
27
295 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
26
290 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Fast

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Paul Kruger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Haki Hugbergsson!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, David Hoff and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kruger throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hugbergsson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kruger is in Hugbergsson's guard.
Kruger advances to half guard.
Hugbergsson wants to get back to full guard.

Kruger is working for a kimura but Hugbergsson is defending it quite comfortably.
Hugbergsson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Buoy Training. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kruger is pressing down on Hugbergsson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hugbergsson is holding on for now.
Hugbergsson manages to get to full guard.
Kruger definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hugbergsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kruger defends it easily.

Kruger drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hugbergsson dives on top into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hugbergsson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kruger is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Hugbergsson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kruger, who protects the arm well.
Kruger is looking for a sweep.

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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kruger prevents Hugbergsson from moving into mount.
Hugbergsson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hugbergsson gets to mount! Kruger was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Kruger is desperately trying to improve his position but Hugbergsson has a good base and remains in mount.
Hugbergsson wants to take Kruger's back but he can't do it this time.
Kruger working to try and regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruger is working hard here to advance position.
Hugbergsson takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.

Hugbergsson seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Kruger's chin but Kruger turns very nicely into Hugbergsson's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Kruger.

Hugbergsson working for submissions but it's allowed Kruger to get to half guard.
Hugbergsson tries to roll over but Kruger keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hugbergsson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hugbergsson.
Hugbergsson keeping full guard, as Kruger tries to pass.

Kruger avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hugbergsson controls Kruger momentarily but Kruger frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hugbergsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kruger is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Haki Hugbergsson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kruger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hugbergsson misses the body punch

and Kruger counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hugbergsson wants to get back to full guard.
Hugbergsson moves into full guard.
Kruger won't allow Hugbergsson to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kruger advances position into side control!
Hugbergsson is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hugbergsson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hugbergsson wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kruger is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hugbergsson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hugbergsson keeping full guard, as Kruger tries to pass.

Kruger is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hugbergsson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hugbergsson has escaped and now he's on top!

Kruger keeping moving, preventing Hugbergsson from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruger can't keep his opponent in guard - Hugbergsson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hugbergsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kruger keeps working.

Hugbergsson is working for a kimura but Kruger is defending it quite comfortably.
Kruger gets back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kruger is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Hugbergsson frees his head nicely. Oh but Kruger has switched to an armbar! Hugbergsson is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Paul Kruger!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Augustus Hippobody (ranked 2002 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Large (ranked 2462 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Hippobody
vs
Large

193 cm
26
329 lbs
5 - 3 - 1

225 cm
26
300 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Augustus Hippobody!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mr Large!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Daniel Franklin and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hippobody misses the jab.
Large misses with a left hand
and Hippobody counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hippobody bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hippobody looks to land a left hand but Large moved out of range nicely.
Large lands an overhand right.

It looks like Augustus Hippobody has been cut.
A big right from Hippobody misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Large misses with a hook.
Large throws a hook to the side of Hippobody's head but Hippobody sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hippobody throws a lazy uppercut
and Large counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Large stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Large jabs Hippobody to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Large lands a nice shot that snaps Hippobody's head back.
Mr Large seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hippobody avoids the body shot from Large.
Large works Hippobody's body with a nice hook.
A jab lands there for Large.
Hippobody takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Large swings for the body but Hippobody moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hippobody throws a lazy uppercut
and Large counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Augustus Hippobody's cut is getting worse.
Large scores with a hook to the body. Hippobody takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Large scores with the left hand. Hippobody knows he should have avoided that one.
Large scores with a shot to the body.
Large dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hippobody is breathing heavily.
Large lands a nice shot to the body.
Large lunges at Hippobody with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hippobody's hand.
Large thuds a left hand into Hippobody's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Large moves into range and connects with a jab.
A shot to the liver by Large. Beautiful body shot.
Large is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hippobody takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Large scores with a leg kick.
Large is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hippobody had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.

Large lands a big uppercut and Hippobody crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hippobody looks OK. Large waves Hippobody back to his feet!

Augustus Hippobody's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Large engages and cracks Hippobody with a massive lead left hook - Hippobody tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Large is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mr Large!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alberto Luque (ranked 2421 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Curtis (ranked 2385 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Luque
vs
Curtis

200 cm
27
300 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

208 cm
27
300 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alberto Luque!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Matt Curtis!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Dirk Anderson and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luque uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Luque throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Curtis.
Luque blocks a jab.
Curtis misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Luque was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Curtis.
Curtis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

It looks like Alberto Luque has been cut.
Luque defending well as Curtis loads up on a big left hand.
Luque swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Luque looks to land a left hand but Curtis moved out of range nicely.
A nice side step and Curtis releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Curtis throws a shot from downtown. Luque moves away and avoids it.
Luque jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Luque throws a hook to the side of Curtis's head but Curtis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Curtis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Luque misses with a hook
and Curtis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Curtis misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Luque counters with a straight right hand.
Luque throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luque takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A swing and a miss from Curtis.
Luque takes one to the side of the head.
Curtis looks to land a right hand but Luque moved out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luque avoids the head kick by Curtis.
Curtis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Luque.
Nice jab there from Curtis.
Curtis throws a hook to the side of Luque's head but Luque sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Curtis feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Luques jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

Alberto Luque's cut is getting worse.
Luque throws a hook but Curtis blocks it.
Luque keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Luque definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Luque avoids the body shot from Curtis.
Curtis looks to score with a jab to the body but Luque is just out of range.
Curtis missing with a left hand there. Luque was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Luque takes a swing at Curtis's ribcage but misses.
Luque swings widly with a right hand
and Curtis counters with a leg kick.
Luque misses with a wild body shot.
Luque looks to land a left hand but Curtis moved out of range nicely.
Luque is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Curtis.
Luque swings for the body but Curtis moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Luque finds it's target.
Luque throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luque throws an overhand right that lands on Curtis's shoulder, as Curtis tries to avoid the shot.
Curtis looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luque missing with a left hand there. Curtis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Luque fails with an attempt to clinch.
Luque connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Luque takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Alberto Luque seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Curtis scores with a nice right hand.
Luque looks to throw the jab but Curtis is out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Curtis.
Curtis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Curtis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Curtis misses with a lunging right hand
and Luque counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Curtis misses with a low kick.
Curtis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Luque loads up on a big right hand but Curtis slips the punch.
Luque throws a big shot that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curtis connects with a nice looking jab.
Curtis misses with a body kick.
Curtis throws a jab but it's blocked by Luque.
Luque loads up on a big right hand but Curtis slips the punch.
Nice shot lands for Curtis.

Alberto Luque's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A telegraphed right hand from Luque misses the target.
Luque ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Curtis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Luque moves away.
Luque misses with a hook
enabling Curtis to counter with a crisp jab.
Luque uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Curtis.
Luque throws a body punch but Curtis moves out of range.
Curtis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Luque cracks Curtis with a good jab.
Luque is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Luque walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Luque jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Luque throws a shot from downtown. Curtis moves away and avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
A jab from Luque finds it's way through Curtis's defenses.
Curtis slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Curtis misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Luque on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Luque wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Luque stalks Curtis and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Curtis's face. Curtis staggers backwards, shaken.
Curtis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Luque misses with a straight right.
Curtis appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Curtis throws the left hand but Luque avoids the punch easily.
A shot to the body from Luque misses
and Curtis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Curtis thows a body kick. Luque tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Luque swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Luque misses with a lunging right hand
and Curtis counters with a leg kick.
Luque is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luque throws the left hand but Curtis avoids the punch easily.
Curtis defending well as Luque loads up on a big left hand.
Luque avoids the body shot from Curtis.
Luque appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Curtis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alberto Luque's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Luque gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Matt Curtis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Luque scores with a nice strike.
Curtis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Luque moves forwards but Curtis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Luque dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Luque lands a nice shot to the body.
Curtis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luque slips under a jab from Curtis.
Luque throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Luque defending well as Curtis loads up on a big left hand.
Curtis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Luque.
Curtis walks into a jab.
Curtis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Luque moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luque looks to throw the jab but Curtis is out of range.
It seemed like Curtis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Curtis.
Luque uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Curtis.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luque pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Curtis staying out of range there.
Curtis's corner calls for a 1-2. Curtis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Luque throws a big shot that misses.
Luque misses with a straight right.
Curtis gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Luque walks into a stiff left hand from Curtis.

Jeez, Alberto Luque's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Curtis defending well as Luque loads up on a big left hand.
Curtis misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Luque makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Curtis. Luque does a little dance to reset his feet.
Luque uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Curtis.
A bone on bone clash there as Luque blocks the leg kick.
Luque throws a hook to the side of Curtis's head but Curtis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Curtis throws a shot from downtown. Luque moves away and avoids it.
Curtis works the jab nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luque swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A clash of legs there as Luque blocks the low kick.
Luque misses with a looping right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Curtis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Curtis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Luque.
Curtis feints a counter leg kick.
Luque is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Curtis.
Curtis appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Luque's corner calls for a 1-2. Luque obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Luque misses with a wild body shot.
Luque throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Luque slips a straight right by Curtis.
Curtis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Luque tests Curtis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Luque connects with a looping right hand.
Luque misses the jab.
Curtis moves out of range of the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luque fails with an attempt to clinch.
Luque with a jab.
Curtis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Curtis lands a nice shot to the body.
Luque uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Curtis.

Luque instigates a clinch.
Luque throws a head punch that misses.

Curtis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Luque uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Curtis.
Luque missing with a left hand there. Curtis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Luque takes a jab right on the kisser.
Luque fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Curtis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Luque swings for the body but Curtis moves out of range.
Luque throws a hook but Curtis avoids it easily.
Curtis throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Curtis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luque has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Curtis.
Luque moves out of range of the body kick.
Luque swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Luque walks into a jab.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Alberto Luque's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Matt Curtis!
Our winner, Matt Curtis, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Royce Camara Gracie (ranked 442 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gorg Sakaflias (ranked 3521 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Camara Gracie
vs
Sakaflias

211 cm
27
265 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

202 cm
25
300 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Royce Camara Gracie!
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, Gorg Sakaflias!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Winston Alpacca and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sakaflias tries to keep at a distance but Camara Gracie has taken the fight into the clinch.

Camara Gracie manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Camara Gracie has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Sakaflias should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Camara Gracie has tightened it up now! Sakaflias should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Royce Camara Gracie!
Royce Camara Gracie 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.