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Island Brawls 23 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nelis Mulder (ranked 5430 p4p, 25452 weight class) and Liam Anderson (ranked 603 p4p, 721 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nelis Mulder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Liam Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Santiago Holmes and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mulder is pressing down on Anderson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Anderson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anderson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Anderson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mulder working a defensive guard here.
Mulder has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Anderson should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Mulder has tightened it up now! Anderson 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 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nelis Mulder!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hayder Hassan (ranked 5291 p4p, 5200 weight class) and Teddy Cuddles (ranked 596 p4p, 589 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hayder Hassan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Teddy Cuddles!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Michael Johnstone and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cuddles scores with a jab to the body.
Cuddles throws a series of punches but Hassan avoids them all with ease.
Cuddles misses with a wild combination.
Hassan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hassan tries to clinch up.
Hassan clinches with his opponent.
Hassan lands a nice uppercut.
Cuddles manages to break the clinch.
Cuddles lands a nice hook to Hassan's body. Hassan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hassan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hassan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cuddles.
Cuddles takes one to the chin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hassan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hassan jabs at Cuddles's body.
Hayder Hassan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cuddles keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hassan.
Cuddles swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cuddles rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hassan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sloppy strikes from Hassan. Those never looked like landing.
Hassan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hassan has Cuddles up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hassan is trying to pull guard but Cuddles has him pressed against the cage.
Cuddles breaks the clinch.
Cuddles works over Hassan's head and body with a nice combination.
Hassan forces Cuddles back against the cage and clinches.
Cuddles breaks from the clinch.
Cuddles scores with a jab.
Hassan moves into the clinch.
Hassan struggles to land a body shot inside as Cuddles controls his hands.
Hassan breaks the clinch.
Cuddles misses with a double jab.
Hassan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cuddles cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cuddles lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cuddles looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hassan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hassan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cuddles slips under a jab.
Hassan cracks Cuddles with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cuddles scores with a jab to the head.
Cuddles throws a lazy right hand but Hassan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hassan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cuddles, pushing him back against the cage.
Hassan goes for a takedown attempt but Cuddles pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cuddles tries to bum rush Hassan with a series of wild strikes but Hassan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hassan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cuddles.
Hassan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hassan manages to break the clinch.
Hassan misses with a straight left.
Hassan misses with a few strikes there.
Cuddles swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hassan thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Hassan misses.
Cuddles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hassan.
Hassan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cuddles lands with an overhand left.
Cuddles has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuddles looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hassan slips a jab and a cross from Cuddles.
A shot to the liver by Hassan. Beautiful body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Hassan as he connects with a hook.
A jab from Hassan misses.
Hassan fails to land with a series of punches.
Hassan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hassan misses with a hook
letting Cuddles counter with a right hand.
Jab, jab by Hassan - just one landing.
Cuddles slips under a jab from Hassan.
Cuddles misses the jab.
Cuddles throws a body punch but Hassan moves out of range.
Nice cross by Hassan.
Cuddles lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hassan circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from Hassan does it's job there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hassan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cuddles gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cuddles keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hassan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hassan misses with a lunging right hand
letting Cuddles counter with a right hand.
Cuddles connects with a jab.
Hassan throws the left hand but Cuddles avoids the punch easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Hassan as he connects with a hook.
A big right from Cuddles misses.
A jab from Hassan misses.
Hassan works the jab nicely.
Hassan looks to throw the jab but Cuddles is out of range.
Hassan moves into range and clinches up with Cuddles.
Hassan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hassan ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hassan no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Cuddles throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hassan wants to stand and escape but Cuddles is having none of it.
Cuddles has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cuddles throws a big right hand that misses.
Hassan wants to stand but Cuddles is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hayder Hassan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cuddles throws a right hand that Hassan ducks under and follows up with a left that Hassan also avoids with ease.
Hassan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Some wild striking there from Cuddles.
A little feinted left hand from Hassan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hassan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice defenses there by Cuddles.
Cuddles throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cuddles misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hassan dodges the punch combination from Cuddles.
Hassan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hassan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cuddles backs up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Cuddles. Those never looked like landing.
Teddy Cuddles seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hassan scores with a nice strike.
Hassan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cuddles on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hassan rushes Cuddles and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cuddles's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hassan scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hassan wants to clinch up but Cuddles keeps it at a distance.
Cuddles takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hassan tries to bum rush Cuddles with a series of wild strikes but Cuddles uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hassan looks to land a combination but Cuddles avoids it well.
Cuddles lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hassan circles away quickly and effectively.
Cuddles throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Teddy Cuddles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hassan scores with a sloppy right hand. Cuddles should have avoided that one.
Cuddles scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hassan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cuddles.
Hassan moves in looking to clinch but Cuddles pushes him off.
Cuddles takes one to the chin there.
Hassan throws a shot from downtown. Cuddles moves away and avoids it.
Hassan gets a clinch.
Cuddles manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Hassan misses the target.
Cuddles uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hassan.
A combination from Cuddles does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hassan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hassan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cuddles smiles and moves away.
Hassan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cuddles misses with a looping left.
Hassan throws a shot from downtown. Cuddles moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cuddles! But no joy.
Cuddles takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hassan throws a body shot but no joy.
Hassan fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Cuddles on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cuddles gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hassan dodges the punch combination from Cuddles.
Cuddles uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hassan.
Cuddles blocks a jab.
Cuddles lands a jab to the head.
Hassan throws a body shot but no joy.
Hassan misses with a looping right.
Cuddles now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A big left from Hassan misses.
It seemed like Cuddles was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuddles avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hassan closes the distance and pushes Cuddles back into the cage.
Cuddles breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hassan clinches up with Cuddles and pushes him back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Hassan.
Cuddles takes a shot to the head.
Hayder Hassan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cuddles escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hassan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cuddles.
Hassan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hassan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cuddles can do to turn this around?
A jab from Hassan does it's job there.
Hassan has Cuddles up against the cage in a clinch.
Hassan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hassan gets through Cuddles's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hassan breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hassan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cuddles displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hassan throws out the jab.
A nice side step and Cuddles releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A left lands for Cuddles.
Hassan jabs at Cuddles's body.
Hassan throws out a powerful jab.
Hassan lands with an overhand left.
Hassan forces Cuddles back against the cage and clinches.
Hassan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hassan throws a looping overhand right but Cuddles ducks down to avoid it.
Hassan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cuddles has time to react.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hassan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cuddles has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hassan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cuddles fails to land with a series of punches.
Hassan lands a lovely overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hayder Hassan 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. This is the final round!
Hassan misses with a wild combination.
Hassan closes the distance and pushes Cuddles back into the cage.
Cuddles escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No joy there for Cuddles, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cuddles throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hassan ducks under a wild hook from Cuddles.
Cuddles lands a jab-cross combination.
Hassan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hassan wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuddles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Hassan.
Cuddles throws a right hand that Hassan ducks under and follows up with a left that Hassan also avoids with ease.
Hassan lands a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Hassan misses.
Cuddles swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hassan throws an off balance right hand
and Cuddles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Danga de danga de dang - Hassan scores with a four punch combination!
Cuddles throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hassan.
Cuddles uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hassan.
Hassan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hassan closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Hassan.
Hassan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hassan tries to throw a body punch but Cuddles avoids it by throwing Hassan back against the cage.
Hassan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cuddles misses with a few strikes there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hassan pushes Cuddles up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hassan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cuddles breaks from the clinch.
Cuddles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cuddles slips a straight right by Hassan.
Hassan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hassan scores with a three punch combo!
Cuddles lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hassan moves into the clinch.
Cuddles breaks the clinch.
Cuddles throws a series of punches but Hassan avoids them all with ease.
Hassan throws a series of punches but Cuddles moves out of range.
Hassan moves into the clinch successfully.
Cuddles breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cuddles swings for the body but Hassan moves out of range.
Cuddles on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hassan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cuddles.
Cuddles takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hassan throws a big shot that misses.
Cuddles doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
No joy there for Hassan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hassan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hassan closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hassan moves into the clinch successfully.
Cuddles breaks from the clinch.
Teddy Cuddles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cuddles swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hassan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hassan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hassan moves into the clinch.
Cuddles's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hassan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cuddles has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hassan finds it's way round the side to connect with Cuddles's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hassan jabs at Cuddles's body.
Hassan's corner calls for a 1-2. Hassan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Hassan.
Hassan tries to clinch but Cuddles moves out of range.
Hassan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cuddles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hassan manages to avoid it.
Hassan just misses with a punch to the body.
Cuddles appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hassan closes the distance and clinches.
Cuddles breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hassan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cuddles dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cuddles showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hassan.
Hassan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cuddles under the eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cuddles misses with a looping left.
Cuddles throws a series of punches but Hassan moves out of range.
Cuddles misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Hassan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hayder Hassan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hassan 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hayder Hassan!
A less than humble Hayder Hassan misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ogre Emele (ranked 4705 p4p, 6470 weight class) and Jesse Turner (ranked 226 p4p, 252 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ogre Emele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jesse Turner!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Dirk Anderson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emele shoots in looking for a takedown but Turner manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Emele's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Emele walks into a straight right hand from Turner.
Turner throws a right and a left that Emele avoids nicely.
Turner's coach down at Prosper Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Turner's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A big right from Turner misses.
Turner takes a swing at Emele's ribcage but misses.
Turner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Emele attempts a counter takedown but Turner avoids it well and moves away.
Emele avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jesse Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Turner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Turner misses with a two punch combination.
Emele is looking to counter punch.
Turner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Emele really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left and a right from Turner both land. Nice combination.
Turner misses with a wild body shot.
Emele appears to be looking for a big counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Emele does a little dance to reset his feet.
Emele feints and as Turner raises his hands in defense, Emele changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Turner wants to stand up but Emele is controlling him.
Emele drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Emele seems to have locked his on tight now - Turner screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Emele, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ogre Emele!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Noah Konn (ranked 4439 p4p, 6268 weight class) and Chuck Lindemann (ranked 514 p4p, 598 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take 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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Noah Konn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chuck Lindemann!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Santiago Holmes and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lindemann lands with a good body shot.
Lindemann tries a head kick but it misses.
A left lands for Lindemann.
Konn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lindemann.
Lindemann misses with a left hand
so Konn counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lindemann looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Konn drops back looking for a leg! Lindemann is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lindemann manages to kick Konn off! Konn jumps back into Lindemann's guard.
Konn scoring with some ground and pound.
Konn drops back looking for a leg! Lindemann is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lindemann manages to kick Konn off! Konn jumps back into Lindemann's guard.
Lindemann is trying to keep Konn in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Konn with a nice head shot there.
Konn trying to control but Lindemann is working from the bottom.
Konn pushing down on Lindemann's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lindemann can do anything to dispel that myth.
Konn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lindemann does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lindemann is looking to escape.
Konn is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lindemann!
We've been hearing good reports from Konn's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Konn working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Lindemann turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Konn off and cradles Lindemann's limp body as Konn celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Noah Konn!
A very excited looking Noah Konn 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 Junior Turner (ranked 3363 p4p, 3446 weight class) and Cashel Ortiz (ranked 417 p4p, 424 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Junior Turner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Cashel Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Dirk Anderson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner scores with a body shot.
Turner throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Turner swinging wildly here.
We've been told by Turner's head coaches at Cozad The Island that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Turner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ortiz takes one on the button.
Turner thuds a left hand into Ortiz's body.
Turner swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ortiz.
Turner misses with a shot to the body
and Ortiz counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ortiz.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ortiz.
A little jabbing left from Ortiz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Turner lands a jab-cross combination.
Turner misses with a shot to the body
and Ortiz counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Turner!
Ortiz is working Turner over with some ground and pound from side control.
Turner managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ortiz.
Ortiz throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ortiz postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Turner taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ortiz 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.
Ortiz misses with the ground and pound.
Ortiz creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Turner sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Turner is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ortiz in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Turner avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ortiz.
Ortiz throws an elbow but Turner slips to the side and avoids it well.
Ortiz lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
 Turner is rocked!
Ortiz lands a nice forearm strike.
Oh Turner is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ortiz scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Turner is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Ortiz can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cashel Ortiz!
Our winner, Cashel Ortiz, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yves Marchant (ranked 3329 p4p, 3571 weight class) and Tom Harris (ranked 327 p4p, 348 weight class). Yves Marchant 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Yves Marchant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tom Harris!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Bart Greer and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marchant takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Harris darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Harris digs a good hook to Marchant's body.
Marchant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harris.
Marchant closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Harris to the mat! Harris manages to get full guard.
Harris is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Marchant dives into side control.
Marchant works to advance to full mount. Harris defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Harris looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Marchant tries to control but Harris wriggling away.
Marchant is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Harris to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Harris shrugs it off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marchant controlling from the full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Marchant working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Harris looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Marchant! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Yves Marchant!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Trechuk (ranked 2851 p4p, 2242 weight class) and Witun Wittu (ranked 375 p4p, 305 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Trechuk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Witun Wittu!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Sandra Marshall and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trechuk misses with a jab to the body
and Wittu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Trechuk misses with a body punch
and Wittu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Trechuk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wittu.
A little jabbing left from Wittu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Trechuk has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Prosper Training in the buildup to the fight.
Wittu looks to land a right hand but Trechuk moved out of range.
Trechuk throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Wittu to counter with a crisp jab.
Trechuk misses with a left hand
enabling Wittu to counter with a crisp jab.
Trechuk walks straight into a right hand from Wittu - that's dropped him! Wittu jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Trechuk from any more punishment! Trechuk complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Witun Wittu!
Witun Wittu decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Papa Doc (ranked 2986 p4p, 2415 weight class) and Ivan Guzman (ranked 405 p4p, 336 weight class). Papa Doc has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Papa Doc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ivan Guzman!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Santiago Holmes and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guzman misses with an uppercut.
Guzman misses with an uppercut.
Doc is looking to counter punch.
Guzman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Guzman looks to land a right hand but Doc moved out of range.
Doc slips under a jab from Guzman.
Guzman throws a lazy uppercut
and Doc counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Guzman throws out a loose jab but Doc uses good head movement to avoid it.
Guzman throws a right hand that misses
letting Doc counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doc bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Guzman throws out a loose jab but Doc uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Doc on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big left from Doc misses.
Guzman throws an overhand right that lands on Doc's shoulder, as Doc tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guzman misses with an uppercut.
Doc moves away from the strike by Guzman.
A little feinted left hand from Doc on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Guzman ducks under a wild hook from Doc.
Guzman swings widly with a right hand
and Doc counters with a stiff right hand.
Guzman misses with a lunging right hand
and Doc counters with a stiff right hand.
Guzman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Guzman throws a right hand that misses
and Doc counters with a straight right hand.
Doc takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Doc is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Doc staying out of range there.
It looked like Doc wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Guzman scores with a punch to the head.
Guzman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guzman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Doc is looking to counter punch.
Guzman throws a jab when Doc was well out of range.
Doc swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guzman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Guzman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Doc definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Guzman throws an off balance right hand
and Doc cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Guzman throws a shot from downtown. Doc moves away and avoids it.
Doc throwing a counter right hand but Guzman manages to avoid it.
A big right from Guzman misses.
Guzman misses with a hook
and Doc counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Guzman misses its intended target.
Doc swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Doc moves away from the strike by Guzman.
Doc avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Doc misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doc bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Guzman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Doc moves away from the strike by Guzman.
Guzman is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Guzman throws a big shot that misses.
Doc swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Doc takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Guzman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Doc.
An attempted straight right counter from Doc misses the target.
Doc avoids the body shot from Guzman.
Doc is looking to counter punch.
Doc slips a jab from Guzman.
An attempted straight right counter from Doc misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Guzman.
Doc was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Guzman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Doc avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Doc wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guzman throws a jab when Doc was well out of range.
Guzman throws the left hand but Doc avoids the punch easily.
Guzman loads up on a big right hand but Doc slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Doc on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Doc moves out of range as Guzman strikes.
Doc is looking to counter punch.
Doc ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Doc was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big right from Guzman misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Doc misses the target.
Guzman throws a lazy uppercut
and Doc cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Guzman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Doc was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Guzman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guzman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Doc sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Guzman throws a lazy uppercut
and Doc counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Guzman dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Guzman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Guzman lands a body shot.
Guzman swings widly with a right hand
letting Doc counter with a right hand.
Guzman throws a poor cross that misses
and Doc counters with a stiff right hand.
Doc is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd cheers as Guzman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Doc doesn't seem phased though.
Guzman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Guzman misses with an uppercut
and Doc counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Doc slips under a jab.
Doc blocks a jab.
Doc swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guzman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Guzman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Doc.
Guzman throws an overhand right that lands on Doc's shoulder, as Doc tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Doc misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guzman throws a right hand that misses
and Doc counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Doc uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Guzman.
Doc throwing a counter right hand but Guzman manages to avoid it.
Guzman misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Doc to counter with a crisp jab.
Guzman misses with a hook. Doc ducked under it nicely.
Ivan Guzman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Guzman throws an off balance right hand
and Doc counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Guzman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Doc swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Guzman misses with a hook.
Guzman throws a right hand that misses
and Doc counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Doc lands a jab to the head.
Guzman throws an off balance right hand
and Doc counters with a straight right hand.
Doc defending well as Guzman loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guzman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doc uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Guzman.
A jab from Guzman finds it's way through Doc's defenses.
Guzman looks to throw the jab but Doc is out of range.
Doc throwing a counter right hand but Guzman manages to avoid it.
Guzman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Doc's head.
Ivan Guzman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guzman throws a right hand that misses
enabling Doc to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Guzman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Doc takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Guzman throws a hook to the side of Doc's head but Doc sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Guzman throws a lazy uppercut
and Doc counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guzman throws a lazy right hand but Doc sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Doc throwing a counter right hand but Guzman manages to avoid it.
Doc takes one to the chin there.
Doc uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Guzman.
Doc was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Doc staying out of range there.
Guzman misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Doc to counter with a crisp jab.
Doc slips a straight right by Guzman.
A little feinted left hand from Doc on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Doc swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Guzman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Doc.
Doc was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Doc on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Doc takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guzman misses with a left hand
and Doc counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Guzman throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Doc to counter with a crisp jab.
Guzman misses with a right hand
and Doc counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guzman throws a big shot that misses.
Doc swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Guzman swings widly with a right hand
and Doc connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Guzman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Doc misses the target.
Doc moves out of range as Guzman strikes.
It looked like Doc wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Guzman throws a big shot that misses.
Guzman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Guzman lands a lovely overhand right.
Guzman scores with a nice head shot.
Guzman throws an off balance right hand
and Doc counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ivan Guzman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Doc swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Guzman.
Guzman misses with a hook. Doc ducked under it nicely.
Doc throwing a counter right hand but Guzman manages to avoid it.
Guzman misses with a left hand
and Doc counters with a nice uppercut.
Guzman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Guzman throws a poor cross that misses
letting Doc counter with a right hand.
Doc doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Guzman connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doc displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Guzman throws out the jab.
Doc slips under a jab from Guzman.
Guzman misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Doc on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Guzman throws an off balance right hand
and Guzman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guzman misses the jab.
Guzman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Doc under the eye.
Guzman lands a jab to the nose.
Doc ducks under a wild hook from Guzman.
Guzman misses with a left hand
and Doc cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Guzman misses with an uppercut.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Doc might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A big right from Guzman misses.
Guzman misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Guzman misses its intended target.
Doc swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Guzman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guzman throws a hook but Doc blocks it.
Guzman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Guzman misses with a looping right.
Guzman tests Doc's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Guzman throws an off balance right hand
and Doc counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Guzman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good exchange - Guzman coming out on top.
Guzman throws an overhand right that lands on Doc's shoulder, as Doc tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Doc misses the target.
Guzman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Doc moves away.
Guzman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Doc sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Doc on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guzman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Guzman misses with a shot to the body
and Doc cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Doc displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Guzman throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Doc misses the target.
Doc slips under a jab from Guzman.
Guzman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Doc wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A swing and a miss from Guzman.
Guzman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doc manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Guzman.
It looked like Doc wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A shot to the body from Guzman misses
and Guzman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Guzman loads up on a big right hand but Doc slips the punch.
Doc is looking to counter punch.
Guzman scores with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Guzman.
Guzman misses with a straight right.
It looked like Doc wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Guzman lands with a nice body punch.
Guzman throws out a loose jab but Doc uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Doc wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Guzman swings widly with a right hand
and Doc counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Guzman throws a hook to the side of Doc's head but Doc sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Doc is looking to counter punch.
Doc ducks under a wild hook from Guzman.
Guzman throws a lazy uppercut
and Doc counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Guzman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Papa Doc has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Guzman misses with a right hand
and Doc counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Guzman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Guzman has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Guzman!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Massi Vass (ranked 946 p4p, 1494 weight class) and Caio Victor (ranked 109 p4p, 169 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Massi Vass!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Caio Victor!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Sandra Marshall and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Victor with a poor takedown
and Vass counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vass cracks Victor with a right hand to the side of the head.
Victor shoots in and drives through. Vass sprawls well.
Victor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Victor walks into a straight right hand from Vass.
Vass sizes up Victor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Victor moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Victor forces Vass back against the cage and clinches.
Vass throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Victor fails to pull guard.
Massi Vass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caio Victor.
Vass will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Victor up against the cage.
Victor gets control of Vass's arms and successfully pulls guard. Victor will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Victor has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Prosper Training. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Victor working for a triangle but Vass defends it easily.
Victor looking to control.
Victor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vass doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vass manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vass wants to stand but Victor is controlling his posture from full guard.
Vass is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Island Sparring that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Victor 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.
Victor working for submissions but it's allowed Vass to get to half guard.
Vass will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vass passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Victor!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vass avoids the attempt from Victor to control.
Vass stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Victor throws a nice looking combination but Vass bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Victor on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vass jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Victor drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vass defends it well.
Victor misses with a wild combination.
Vass wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Victor ducks under a wild hook from Vass.
Vass swings for the body but Victor moves out of range.
And Victor tries to counter it with a takedown but Vass pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vass misses with a wild combination.
Vass defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Victor.
Vass digs a good hook to Victor's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vass. Victor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vass throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Victor shoots in for a takedown but Vass shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Victor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Victor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Victor shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vass counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Victor defending well as Vass loads up on a big left hand.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Victor - that will leave a mark!
Victor bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Vass sneaks out the side door and pushes Victor away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vass uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Victor has time to react.
Vass misses with an uppercut. Victor saw that one coming.
Vass takes a swing at Victor's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Massi Vass dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice uppercut lands for Vass. That snapped Victor's head back.
Vass is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Victor can do to turn this around?
Victor throws a hook but Vass blocks it.
Vass connects with a body shot.
Vass gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Victor fails to pull guard.
Vass lands a nice uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Victor tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Victor is trying to pull guard but Vass turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Massi Vass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caio Victor.
Vass tries to throw a body punch but Victor avoids it by throwing Vass back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Victor tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vass smiles and moves away.
Vass scores with a jab.
Caio Victor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Victor blocks a jab.
Vass throws a right hand that Victor ducks under and follows up with a left that Victor also avoids with ease.
Victor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vass counters with a right hand to the body.
Massi Vass is winning the standup battle so far.
Vass moves in looking to clinch but Victor pushes him off.
Victor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vass.
Vass pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Victor with the counter takedown but Vass avoids it easily.
Victor staying out of range there.
Victor tries for a takedown but Vass sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Victor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Victor shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Vass trying to keep a closed guard but Victor is proving a slippery customer.
Vass is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Vass keeping moving, preventing Victor from controlling successfully.
Victor is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Vass is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Vass has escaped and now he's on top!
Victor is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Vass stays in close to Victor's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Victor wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Victor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vass defends well.
Vass stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Victor is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vass sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vass throwing a counter right hand but Victor manages to avoid it.
Vass pushes Victor up against the cage in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Vass stops a takedown attempt from Victor.
Vass lands a hook that snaps the head of Victor backwards.
Vass is working Victor over against the cage.
Vass stalling against the cage.
Victor takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vass lands with a left to the head.
Vass doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Vass scores with a nice short uppercut.
Victor tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vass lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Victor or not.
Victor pulls guard.
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!
Victor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vass trying to stand up but can't free himself from Victor's guard.
Massi Vass overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vass content to stall in guard here.
Victor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Victor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vass is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Massi Vass dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Victor misses with a low kick.
Victor ducks under a wild hook from Vass.
Victor takes one on the button.
Victor shoots in for a takedown but Vass shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A jab from Vass misses.
Victor tries for a takedown but Vass circles away easily
and Vass connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Victor shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vass as he avoids it easily.
Massi Vass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caio Victor.
Victor shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Victor was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Victor swings around for an armbar but Vass sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Victor's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vass trying to control but Victor is working from the bottom.
Vass stands up from Victor's guard - Vass perhaps looking for a knockout.
Vass ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Victor moves away.
Victor fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vass avoids it really well and circles away.
Victor dodges the punch combination from Vass.
Victor takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Victor shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Victor was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Victor looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Victor trying to control the action but Vass is working from the bottom.
Vass manages to work his way to half guard, despite Victor's best efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Victor is working for an americana but Vass has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Victor was thinking about the submission.
Vass wants to sweep here but Victor controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vass keeping moving, preventing Victor from controlling successfully.
Victor showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vass is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Victor is looking to advance position but Vass has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Victor sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Victor is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vass looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Victor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vass pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Victor tries to roll over but Vass keeps him under control.
Victor manages to get to full guard.
Vass gets to his feet. Victor looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vass lands with a slapping head kick.
Vass scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Massi Vass clearly takes 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.
Vass lands with a straight right. Victor didn't see that one coming.
Victor fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vass to the ground. Victor is now in Vass's guard.
Victor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vass swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Victor drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Vass dives on top into guard.
Vass avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vass looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vass trying to control but Victor is working from the bottom.
Vass wants to pass the guard but Victor is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Victor looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Victor has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vass can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Victor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Victor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Victor keeping moving, preventing Vass from controlling successfully.
Victor has a closed guard, preventing Vass from standing up.
Vass is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Victor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vass gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vass slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Vass gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Victor ducks under a wild hook from Vass.
A slow jab from Vass misses its intended target.
Victor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vass fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Victor will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vass tries to counter by clinching up but Victor breaks away and moves out of range.
Victor changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vass looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vass prevents Victor from improving position.
Victor has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Vass is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Victor controlling from mount.
Victor goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Vass turns into him and now he's in Victor's guard.
Vass looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Victor is looking for a triangle here but Vass uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Victor is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Vass's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Victor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Victor actively working from the bottom here.
Victor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vass is working away from the top position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Victor looking for subs from the bottom but Vass mounts him!
Vass is standing up, even though he is in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Massi Vass had his way with Caio Victor in that 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. This is the final round!
Donk. Vass catches Victor right on the button with a cross.
Vass scores with a head kick. Victor tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Victor shoots for a takedown but Vass saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Victor shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Victor was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Victor thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Victor looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Vass is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Victor is trying to get an arm triangle but Vass is defending well.
Victor tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Victor has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Victor goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Vass rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Victor's guard! Nice work there by Vass!
Victor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vass gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vass stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Victor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vass is looking to stand up but Victor won't let him.
Victor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vass defends it easily.
Vass got a little sloppy there for a moment and Victor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vass has managed to get both his arms back between Victor's legs - danger averted.
Vass trying to control the position from guard on top but Victor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Victor looking for a sweep. Not yet Victor, not yet.
Vass tries to stand but Victor is controlling from the bottom.
Vass trying to control but Victor is working from the bottom.
Vass trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Victor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vass defends well.
Vass trying to control but Victor is working from the bottom.
Victor trying to keep a closed guard but Vass is proving a slippery customer.
Victor is looking for a triangle but Vass pushes his legs off easily.
Vass trying to control the position from guard on top but Victor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Victor isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Vass stacks Victor on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Vass!
Victor tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vass wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Victor can't do much from the bottom here.
Vass decides to stand back up. Vass steps back and let's Victor get back to his feet.
Victor gets the takedown into side control.
Vass throws Victor to one side and escapes!
Massi Vass is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Victor shoots for a takedown but Vass saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Victor shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Vass is trying to defend but Victor finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Victor is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Vass regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Massi Vass showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vass 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 50:45
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Massi Vass!
Massi Vass retains his featherweight title!
Massi Vass thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rimsky Carl (ranked 645 p4p, 1570 weight class) and Antoine Dunkley (ranked 98 p4p, 226 weight class). Rimsky Carl could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Antoine Dunkley's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rimsky Carl!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Antoine Dunkley!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Dirk Anderson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carl wants to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dunkley. Carl does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carl moves in looking to clinch but Dunkley pushes him off.
Carl bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Carl avoids the body shot from Dunkley.
The fighters circle momentarily. Carl darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Carl scores with a jab. Dunkley acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dunkley connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Carl tumbling to the canvas! Dunkley pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Carl was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Antoine Dunkley!
Antoine Dunkley is the new welterweight champion!
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