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The Island Season 10, 185 lbs, Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tom Bennett (ranked 2364 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samoa Joe Schilling (ranked 667 p4p, 0 weight class). Tom Bennett has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tom Bennett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Samoa Joe Schilling!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Peter Branson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bennett shoots for a takedown but Schilling saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bennett slips under a jab from Schilling.
Schilling slips a straight right by Bennett.
Schilling with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Schilling stalks Bennett and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bennett's face. Bennett staggers backwards, shaken.
Schilling swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Schilling thuds a left hand into Bennett's body.
Bennett drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bennett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schilling is keeping the position for now.
Bennett forces his way into half guard.
Bennett wants to pass to mount but Schilling is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schilling tries to get to full guard but Bennett has control of the leg.
Bennett is looking to pass Schilling's guard but actually Schilling recovers to full guard.
Bennett drops back, looking for a kneebar! Schilling looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Schilling looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Schilling!
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.
Bennett tries to bench press Schilling off him but Schilling keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bennett is not content to let Schilling control the position.
Bennett tries to buck Schilling off but Schilling is having none of it.
Bennett sneaks back into half guard.
Schilling is taking a breather. Bennett says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett is looking for a sweep. Schilling is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bennett on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bennett tries to get out of the position.
Bennett is pressing down on Schilling's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Schilling got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bennett has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Schilling has managed to get both his arms back between Bennett's legs - danger averted.
Bennett has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Schilling can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bennett looking for subs off his back but Schilling has passed one foot through into half guard.
Bennett is looking to improve his position.
Bennett works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bennett is looking to sweep but instead, Schilling has passed into half guard.
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schilling pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samoa Joe Schilling dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Schilling misses with an uppercut. Bennett saw that one coming.
Schilling misses the shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Schilling there.
Bennett definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tom Bennett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bennett tries to move into range but Schilling moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bennett misses with a body shot
and Schilling connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Schilling looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bennett takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bennett fails with the takedown.
Bennett shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Schilling defends it nicely.
Schilling looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schilling works the jab nicely.
Bennett is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schilling connects with a stiff jab that staggers Bennett - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Samoa Joe Schilling!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dixon Ulster (ranked 1511 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moe Richardson (ranked 1564 p4p, 0 weight class). Ulster comes to the cage accompanied by Alternative Ulster/ Stiff Little Fingers. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dixon Ulster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Moe Richardson !
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Peter Branson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ulster is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Richardson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ulster's jab looks to have found its range, popping Richardson under the eye.
Richardson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ulster defends it nicely.
Richardson takes one on the button.
Richardson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ulster tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Richardson is in Ulster's guard.
Ulster 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ulster working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Richardson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Richardson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Richardson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richardson stopping the sweep attempt from Ulster.
Ulster is pulling down on Richardson 's head to control his posture.
Richardson trying to control but Ulster is working from the bottom.
Ulster managing to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Richardson throwing strikes but missing.
Ulster wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Richardson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Richardson throws a nice looking combination but Ulster bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dixon Ulster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Richardson walks into a straight right hand from Ulster.
Ulster looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ulster throws a right hand that Richardson ducks under and follows up with a left that Richardson also avoids with ease.
Richardson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ulster quickly recovers to half guard.
Ulster has one foot on Richardson 's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Ulster stuffs the takedown attempt from Richardson . Richardson gets slowly back to his feet.
Dixon Ulster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ulster moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ulster scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ulster lands with a nice body punch.
Some wild striking there from Richardson .
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nice body punch from Ulster.
Ulster fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Richardson , pushing him back against the cage.
Ulster escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Richardson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ulster looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ulster manages to work his way to half guard, despite Richardson 's best efforts.
Richardson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ulster. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Richardson stops Ulster from getting back to his feet.
Richardson is thwarting Ulster's attempts to control the position.
Ulster tries to roll over but Richardson keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ulster moves into full guard.
Ulster tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Richardson scoring with some ground and pound.
Richardson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ulster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Richardson is fighting to break Ulster's control of his arms but Ulster is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Richardson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ulster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Richardson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ulster has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Richardson has managed to get both his arms back between Ulster's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dixon Ulster dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Richardson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Richardson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ulster quickly recovers to half guard.
Ulster makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Richardson throws a low kick but Ulster avoids it.
Ulster getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Richardson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ulster comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ulster lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Richardson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ulster but Ulster pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ulster lands a nice shot to the body.
Richardson has a takedown stuffed.
Ulster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Richardson can do to turn this around?
Richardson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dixon Ulster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moe Richardson .
Richardson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ulster.
Ulster throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richardson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Moe Richardson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Richardson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ulster scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ulster throws a sloppy head kick and Richardson moves out of range easily.
Ulster pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Richardson back to the cage. Ulster follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ulster lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ulster scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Richardson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ulster finds it's way round the side to connect with Richardson 's head.
Dixon Ulster is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ulster feints and then cracks Richardson 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Richardson down.
Nice jab there from Ulster.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Richardson is defended easily by Ulster.
Ulster leaves Richardson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A cross from Ulster lands.
An inside leg kick from Richardson misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richardson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ulster moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Richardson takes one on the button.
Ulster lands a body shot.
Richardson swinging wildly here.
Ulster punishes Richardson 's body with a nice straight punch.
Richardson feints and as Ulster raises his hands in defense, Richardson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ulster pulls Richardson in to control the position.
Ulster keeping moving, preventing Richardson from controlling successfully.
Ulster managing to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richardson wants to pass the guard but Ulster is keeping the position.
Ulster looking to hit a scissor sweep but Richardson is one step ahead there.
Richardson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ulster swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Richardson won't allow Ulster to sweep him here.
Richardson passes into half guard.
Ulster is concentrating on defense, preventing Richardson from advancing position.
Richardson misses with a head shot. Ulster uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ulster is controlling Richardson 's posture.
Ulster 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.
Ulster seems keen to control Richardson 's posture.
Ulster controls Richardson momentarily but Richardson frees himself.
Richardson throws a big right hand that misses.
Ulster keeping full guard, as Richardson tries to pass.
Ulster has Richardson pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dixon Ulster dominated that second round.
That's time! Ulster's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Richardson misses with a takedown attempt - Ulster sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Richardson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ulster lands a nice leg kick that just misses Richardson 's sensitive parts.
Richardson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A quick step to the side and Ulster tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Richardson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ulster circles away.
Ulster is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dixon Ulster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moe Richardson .
Ulster rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Richardson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Richardson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ulster's guard.
Ulster is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Ulster pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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!
Richardson looking to score a takedown here. Ulster is defending well but Richardson drives through and ends up in Ulster's guard.
Ulster looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Richardson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ulster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ulster has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Richardson won't allow Ulster to sweep him here.
Ulster is controlling Richardson 's posture.
Richardson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Richardson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Richardson trying to control the position but Ulster is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Richardson working the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Ulster's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ulster sneaks back into half guard.
Ulster gets back to full guard.
Richardson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Richardson scoring with some ground and pound.
Ulster has his foot on Richardson 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Richardson works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ulster looking to control.
Richardson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ulster bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Richardson 's guard.
Richardson wants to sweep but no luck.
Richardson is trying to control the position but Ulster postures up.
Ulster throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Richardson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ulster sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Richardson 's guard.
Richardson is looking for a sweep. Ulster is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ulster trying to control from half guard but Richardson is working away.
Ulster tries to pass to full mount but Richardson defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ulster works his foot free and advances to mount.
Ulster wants to control the pace but Richardson is squirming around nicely.
Dixon Ulster is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dixon Ulster overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ulster takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Richardson is trying desperately to improve position.
Richardson is controlling an arm, preventing Ulster from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Ulster controlling from mount.
Moe Richardson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ulster is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Richardson 's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Richardson 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Richardson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ulster.
Richardson misses with a left hand
and Ulster counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dixon Ulster showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ulster 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Dixon Ulster!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Dixon Ulster!
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Dixon Ulster!
Dixon Ulster wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Dixon Ulster thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Antti Rinne (ranked 1711 p4p, 0 weight class) and Axel Harris (ranked 1406 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Antti Rinne has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Antti Rinne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Axel Harris!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Michael Johnstone and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rinne throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Harris counters with a straight right hand.
Rinne lands with a hook. Harris tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Harris misses with a looping right.
Harris wants to clinch.
Harris works Rinne's body with a nice hook.
Rinne loads up on a big right hand but Harris slips the punch.
It seemed like Harris 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.
That kick from Rinne tenderised Harris's leg. Harris is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rinne feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Harris's calf.
Rinne throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Harris on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rinne on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rinne bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Harris's head.
Rinne throws a looping overhand right but Harris ducks down to avoid it.
Harris works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rinne connects with a solid leg kick.
Antti Rinne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris tries to clinch there but Rinne circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Rinne misses the target.
Harris slips a straight right by Rinne.
Harris wants to counter with a clinch but Rinne pushes him away.
Rinne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harris throws out the jab.
Harris darts in trying to clinch
and Rinne counters with a slapping leg kick.
Harris takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Harris lands an overhand right.
Rinne thumps Harris with a low kick.
Rinne shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rinne misses with a leg kick
and Harris counters by moving into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harris misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rinne breaks the clinch.
Harris takes one to the chin there.
Nice defenses there by Harris.
Rinne ducks under a wild hook from Harris.
Rinne was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rinne lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rinne is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Rinne scores with a nice right hand.
Harris loads up on a big right hand but Rinne slips the punch.
Rinne throws a front kick aimed at Harris's knee but Harris avoids it well.
Harris lands a nice hook to Rinne's body. Rinne takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Harris moves out of range as Rinne strikes.
Harris misses with a wild body shot.
Harris defending well as Rinne loads up on a big left hand.
Rinne misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rinne misses with a straight right.
Rinne misses with a right hand
and Harris connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rinne lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rinne walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Harris checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Harris scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rinne doesn't seem bothered though.
Harris swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rinne slips a jab from Harris.
Harris throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Harris misses the target.
Harris connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Harris tries to clinch but Rinne moves away
and Rinne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Harris.
Harris tries to counter with a clinch but Rinne shakes him off and moves away.
Rinne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harris.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rinne getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harris gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Harris lands with a right to the head.
Rinne is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rinne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harris takes a swing at Rinne's ribcage but misses.
Rinne smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rinne is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Harris feints a jab promting Rinne to slip. Harris then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rinne slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rinne cracks Harris with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Harris falls to his knees and Rinne doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antti Rinne!
A very excited looking Antti Rinne made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Herlock Von Ryan (ranked 1032 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leon Lentz (ranked 2015 p4p, 0 weight class). Von Ryan kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Crystal Method - Play For Real (Dirtyphonics Remix). Herlock Von Ryan has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Leon Lentz!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, David Hoff and Daniel Franklin.
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.
Von Ryan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lentz.
Leon Lentz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lentz lunges at Von Ryan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Von Ryan's hand.
It looks like Herlock Von Ryan has been cut.
Lentz drops Von Ryan with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Von Ryan looks back up at him and smiles so Lentz waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Von Ryan is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Ryan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lentz counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leon Lentz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rob Frank (ranked 1794 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Jantan (ranked 925 p4p, 0 weight class). Jantan has chosen Ramstein- Du Hast as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rob Frank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Joseph Jantan!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Daniel Franklin and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jantan dives in for a single leg takedown but Frank sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Frank moves into the clinch.
Jantan lands a shot to the body.
Frank has picked Jantan up - he's going for a ride! Frank dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Frank trying to mount his opponent but Jantan defends it.
Frank is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Jantan wants to get back to his feet.
Frank will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Frank is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jantan can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Jantan tries to buck Frank off so he can stand up but Frank has got his back now - this could be big trouble! He's slapped on a rear naked choke that looks really tight! Jantan falls backwards, slamming Frank to the mat but Frank holds on tight! Jantan is forced to tap and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rob Frank!
An out of breath Rob Frank thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Island Fighter (ranked 1197 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anselm Wilks (ranked 2875 p4p, 0 weight class). Island Fighter has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Island Fighter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Anselm Wilks!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Bart Greer and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fighter misses with a leg kick.
Wilks shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fighter defends it nicely.
Wilks fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fighter was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wilks looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fighter tests Wilks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fighter gets caught napping as Wilks dives in and scores a takedown. Fighter manages to retain guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilks with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilks trying to control but Fighter is working from the bottom.
Wilks won't allow Fighter to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilks cracks Fighter with a solid left hand.
Wilks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fighter on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fighter tries to get out of the position.
Fighter wants to stand but Wilks is controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wilks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wilks working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wilks is working Fighter over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wilks postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wilks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wilks wants to control from the top but Fighter keeps moving.
Wilks might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fighter haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilks with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wilks postures up in Fighter's guard and throws a big left but Fighter blocks it.
Wilks throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wilks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fighter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wilks.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wilks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fighter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wilks trying to control but Fighter is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wilks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilks throws an elbow that misses. Fighter uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wilks's guard. Nice move by Fighter!
Fighter knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wilks on the ground.
Wilks looking for a sweep. Not yet Wilks, not yet.
Wilks looking for a guillotine here but Fighter defends easily.
Fighter postures up.
Wilks is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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.
Wilks looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fighter is looking to stand up but Wilks won't let him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fighter misses with a looping right.
Wilks throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fighter's waist but Fighter gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wilks off to one side.
Island Fighter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anselm Wilks.
Wilks shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Wilks was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fighter is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Wilks has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilks misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Fighter looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Fighter bucks up and tries to throw Wilks off but instead Wilks has got his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anselm Wilks dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Wilks avoids the body shot from Fighter.
Wilks with a poor takedown
and Fighter counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fighter cracks Wilks with a good jab.
Wilks throws a lazy uppercut
and Wilks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wilks darts in looking for a takedown but Fighter gets double underhooks and turns Wilks into the cage.
Wilks doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fighter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Island Fighter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anselm Wilks.
Fighter clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fighter lands a nice shot to the body.
Fighter with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fighter lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A knee to the head by Fighter.
A left hand lands to the body for Fighter.
Wilks tries to break the clinch but Fighter is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Fighter.
Wilks takes a shot to the head.
Fighter crunches a lovely knee into Wilks's ribcage.
Wilks is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Fighter - that landed with a thud.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fighter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fighter lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fighter.
Fighter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Fighter.
Fighter lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fighter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wilks backwards.
Fighter landing knees to the head.
Wilks is rocked!
Wilks misses with a punch to the body.
Wilks is still on wobbly legs! Can Fighter finish him?
Fighter has Wilks pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Wilks is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Fighter - that's hurt Wilks badly! Oh, another knee lands and Wilks is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Wilks doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Island Fighter!
Island Fighter decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between KJ Marshal (ranked 2422 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hefty Jack (ranked 1456 p4p, 0 weight class). Hefty Jack will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, KJ Marshal!
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, Hefty Jack!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Dirk Anderson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marshal is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jack sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And Jack tries to counter it with a takedown but Marshal pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Marshal definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jack darts in looking for a takedown but Marshal gets double underhooks and turns Jack into the cage.
Jack shoots in but Marshal avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Marshal with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jack counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jack is nestled in close to Marshal, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Marshal tries to get to full guard but Jack has control of the leg.
Marshal moves into full guard.
Marshal preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshal bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jack's guard.
Marshal working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jack's head.
Jack tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshal stands up over Jack, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marshal trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Marshal with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Marshal is in close to Jack's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Marshal is looking to work some ground and pound but Jack has wrist control.
Jack working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marshal.
Marshal wants to pass the guard but Jack is keeping the position.
Marshal throwing strikes but missing.
Jack keeping moving, preventing Marshal from controlling successfully.
Jack is trying to keep Marshal in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jack is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Marshal throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Marshal postures up in Jack's guard and throws a big left but Jack blocks it.
Marshal throwing strikes but missing.
Marshal distracts Jack with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jack has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Doc Dannis Death Squad. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Marshal with a nice head shot there.
Marshal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jack 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.
Marshal working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshal trying to control but Jack is working from the bottom.
Jack wants to sweep here but Marshal controlling him for the moment.
Marshal throws an elbow that misses. Jack uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Marshal's guard. Nice move by Jack!
Marshal wants to sweep but no luck.
Jack postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jack trying to control but Marshal is working from the bottom.
Jack preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshal keeping moving, preventing Jack from controlling successfully.
Jack throws a big right hand that misses.
Jack must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jack loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Marshal is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Marshal throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Marshal throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jack is not content to let Marshal control the position.
Marshal not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marshal not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jack trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
KJ Marshal dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Marshal will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Marshal closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jack did well to prevent Marshal getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Marshal lands a nice short elbow.
Marshal scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Marshal throwing shots but Jack is blocking nicely.
Jack keeping control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Marshal lands a nice short elbow.
It looks like Hefty Jack has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack controlling the position well.
Marshal slips a nice elbow through Jack's hands, connecting with Jack's forehead.
Marshal sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jack defending well though.
Jack avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Marshal.
Marshal lands strikes from half guard.
Jack has hold of Marshal's hands but Marshal slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ground and pound from Marshal.
Jack is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Marshal scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jack is trying to control but Marshal manages to pass to mount!
Marshal avoids the attempt from Jack to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshal is landing with some decent strikes but Jack is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
KJ Marshal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marshal scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jack?
Marshal postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Jack in real trouble here! The ref calls for Jack to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). KJ Marshal!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Reno Rocca (ranked 534 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Fuller (ranked 2023 p4p, 0 weight class). Rocca comes to the cage accompanied by Avenues and Alleyways/Rancid. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Reno Rocca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alex Fuller!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, David Hoff and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuller tries for a takedown but Rocca sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rocca ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rocca moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rocca closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fuller counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fuller 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.
Rocca pulls Fuller in close to prevent any damage.
Fuller tries to free his leg and advance position but Rocca is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuller advances to half guard.
Rocca actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuller is looking for a kimura here.
Fuller is trying to work for a kimura but Rocca is defending well.
Rocca's coaches at have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Fuller is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rocca has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fuller passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fuller tries to take his opponent's back but Rocca turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work.
Rocca lands a couple of digs.
Rocca postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rocca won't allow Fuller to sweep him here.
Fuller manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rocca manages to get himself to full guard.
Rocca wants to improve his position but instead Fuller has moved into half guard.
Rocca is defending against the submission attempts here by Fuller.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocca trying to control but Fuller postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rocca manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fuller pushing down on Rocca's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fuller is looking for a kimura here.
Rocca has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fuller is working away from the top position though.
My spies in Buoy Training inform me that Fuller has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fuller is just content to waste time from the top position. Rocca takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Fuller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rocca swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rocca is looking to stand back up but Fuller counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Rocca.
Rocca is staying active underneath Fuller, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rocca gets full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fuller preventing the sweep.
Fuller wants to pass the guard but Rocca is keeping the position.
Rocca 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.
Alex Fuller dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rocca scores with a body shot.
Fuller misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rocca digs a good body shot into Fuller's ribs.
Fuller misses with a straight left.
Rocca ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fuller closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fuller lands in his opponent's guard.
Rocca is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rocca is looking to stall here but Fuller recovers full guard.
Fuller looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuller wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Rocca is now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fuller wants to improve his position but Rocca is controlling well.
Nice strikes from Rocca there.
Fuller is trying to get back to full guard.
Fuller is in trouble now - Rocca has advanced to mount!
Rocca avoids the attempt from Fuller to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuller regains half guard.
Rocca trying to control the pace.
Rocca passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Fuller!
Fuller is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fuller gets back to half guard.
Fuller is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rocca scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuller is trying to get back to full guard.
Rocca looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rocca is just content to waste time from the top position. Fuller takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Fuller looking for a sweep. Not yet Fuller, not yet.
Rocca avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rocca trying to control but Fuller is working from the bottom.
Rocca is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fuller is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fuller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rocca is stalling in the full guard.
Fuller is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fuller looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rocca manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reno Rocca dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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.
Fuller is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rocca sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fuller doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rocca counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rocca defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fuller.
Reno Rocca has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Fuller.
Rocca closes the distance and clinches up with Fuller, looking for a takedown. Rocca pushes Fuller against the cage but Fuller circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fuller is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Fuller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fuller shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fuller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rocca scores with a one two! Fuller had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fuller takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fuller takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fuller fails to land the takedown.
Rocca bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rocca moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rocca throws a series of punches but Fuller avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Rocca.
Rocca with a hook.
Fuller goes for a double leg but Rocca avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rocca continues to drive forward.
Rocca tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fuller manages to circle out of the way.
Rocca connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fuller throws a hook but Rocca blocks it.
Rocca jabs Fuller to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fuller changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rocca looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fuller is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rocca has escaped the position, nice work there.
Alex Fuller has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rocca is looking to regain half guard here but Fuller keeps moving and retains side control.
Rocca is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fuller's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fuller trying to pass the guard but Rocca defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocca is pressing down on Fuller's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fuller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rocca is trying to control the position but Fuller postures up.
Fuller preventing the sweep.
Fuller looking to pass the guard.
Rocca is trying to control the position but Fuller postures up.
Rocca controlling Fuller's posture.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuller wants to pass the guard but Rocca is keeping the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rocca tries to sprawl but Fuller drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fuller moves nicely into side control.
Fuller tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rocca tries to bench press Fuller off him but Fuller keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuller tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Reno Rocca is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rocca is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fuller's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rocca is looking to escape.
Rocca works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fuller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rocca is keeping the position for now.
Alex Fuller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fuller throws a big right hand that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reno Rocca showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rocca has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Reno Rocca!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Reno Rocca!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Reno Rocca!
Reno Rocca wins by unanimous decision!
Post fight, an emotional Reno Rocca said 'They thought they were throwing me to a wolf....I am the fucking wolf!'.
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