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Highland 32 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Piston Hurricane (ranked 6613 p4p, 6896 weight class) and Illegitimate Stepchild (ranked 680 p4p, 690 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Big heart |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Piston Hurricane!
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, Illegitimate Stepchild!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Peter Branson and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stepchild ducks under a wild hook from Hurricane.
Stepchild moves out of range of the strikes.
Hurricane fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stepchild looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hurricane throws a one two combo.
We've been told by Hurricane's head coaches at Walter J Abramowitz Center for Bigness that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Stepchild fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hurricane misses with a body shot.
Hurricane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stepchild.
Stepchild looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hurricane just misses with a punch to the body.
Hurricane misses the jab.
Hurricane just misses with a punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Hurricane. Those never looked like landing.
Stepchild misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hurricane swings for the body but Stepchild moves out of range.
Stepchild is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Stepchild fails with a takedown attempt.
Hurricane looks to throw the jab but Stepchild is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stepchild tries to clinch there but Hurricane circles away.
Piston Hurricane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stepchild swings for the body but Hurricane moves out of range.
Hurricane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hurricane leaves Stepchild with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stepchild tries to clinch up but Hurricane circles away and keeps his distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hurricane. Stepchild does a little dance to reset his feet.
Piston Hurricane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hurricane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hurricane throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stepchild makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hurricane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stepchild.
Stepchild tries to clinch there but Hurricane circles away.
Hurricane showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stepchild.
Stepchild moves away from the strike by Hurricane.
Nice takedown defense from Hurricane. No joy for Stepchild on that attempt.
Piston Hurricane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Illegitimate Stepchild.
Hurricane pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Stepchild back to the cage. Hurricane follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stepchild looks for a takedown but Hurricane sprawls well.
Hurricane is looking to counter punch.
Hurricane takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hurricane is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Stepchild's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Hurricane displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stepchild.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hurricane looks to land a right hand but Stepchild moved out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stepchild looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
An attempted straight right counter from Hurricane misses the target.
Hurricane misses with a hook.
Hurricane's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stepchild under the eye.
Stepchild dodges the punch combination from Hurricane.
Stepchild tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hurricane paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stepchild tries to clinch but Hurricane moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stepchild tries to close the distance and clinch but Hurricane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hurricane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stepchild throws a head kick that misses.
Hurricane needs to keep his hands up - Stepchild had a free shot at his head there.
Hurricane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hurricane throws out a loose jab but Stepchild uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hurricane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stepchild moves away.
Stepchild wants to counter the offense by Hurricane and move into the clinch position.
Stepchild tries to clinch but Hurricane moves out of range.
Stepchild avoids the body shot from Hurricane.
Stepchild blocks a jab.
Hurricane misses with a straight right.
Stepchild wants to counter the offense by Hurricane and move into the clinch position.
Stepchild wants to clinch.
Hurricane throws a nice looking combination but Stepchild bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stepchild tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hurricane defends well and Stepchild ends up having to push Hurricane into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stepchild.
Stepchild avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hurricane misses with an uppercut.
Stepchild blocks a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Hurricane misses.
Nice takedown defense from Hurricane. No joy for Stepchild on that attempt.
Hurricane misses with an uppercut.
Stepchild let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Stepchild fails to land the takedown.
Stepchild tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hurricane defends well and Stepchild ends up having to push Hurricane into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Stepchild fails to land the takedown.
Hurricane throws a lazy right hand but Stepchild sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hurricane keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Piston Hurricane dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hurricane throws a hook to the side of Stepchild's head but Stepchild sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hurricane avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hurricane connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stepchild momentarily.
Stepchild fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hurricane avoids it really well and circles away.
Hurricane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stepchild sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Illegitimate Stepchild is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hurricane throws a body shot but no joy.
Stepchild avoids the body shot from Hurricane.
Stepchild keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hurricane.
Stepchild fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stepchild uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hurricane.
Nice uppercut there from Hurricane.
Stepchild wants to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Hurricane tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurricane throws a jab when Stepchild was well out of range.
Stepchild misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A big right from Hurricane misses.
Hurricane misses with a right hand
and Stepchild counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hurricane thinking.
Stepchild walks into a straight right hand from Hurricane.
Hurricane throws a jab when Stepchild was well out of range.
Hurricane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stepchild can do to turn this around?
Hurricane misses with a straight right.
Stepchild slips under a jab from Hurricane.
Hurricane misses with a hook. Stepchild ducked under it nicely.
Hurricane misses with a hook
and Stepchild counters with a nice uppercut.
Stepchild throws a head kick that misses.
Hurricane fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stepchild changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Hurricane as Stepchild shoots in.
Piston Hurricane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Illegitimate Stepchild.
Hurricane forces Stepchild back against the cage and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hurricane manages to break the clinch.
Stepchild works the jab nicely.
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!
Hurricane throws a hook but Stepchild avoids it easily.
And Stepchild tries to counter it with a takedown but Hurricane pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Stepchild fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hurricane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hurricane avoids the head kick by Stepchild.
Hurricane displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stepchild.
Hurricane loads up on a big right hand but Stepchild slips the punch.
Hurricane scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hurricane misses with a wild body shot.
Hurricane checks a low kick from Stepchild.
Hurricane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stepchild moves out of range as Hurricane strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hurricane. Stepchild does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Hurricane misses.
Stepchild tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hurricane manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hurricane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hurricane. Stepchild does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stepchild slips under a jab from Hurricane.
Stepchild dives in and grabs Hurricane's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hurricane pushes down on Stepchild's head and hops out.
Piston Hurricane is winning the standup battle so far.
Hurricane bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stepchild's head.
Stepchild slips a straight right by Hurricane.
Stepchild doesn't manage to clinch there - Hurricane circles away.
Hurricane thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hurricane misses with a body shot.
Stepchild fails with the takedown.
Hurricane scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stepchild shoots in for a takedown but Hurricane shows good takedown defense.
Hurricane misses with a lunging right hand
and Stepchild counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stepchild takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stepchild avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hurricane rushes Stepchild and presses him up against the cage.
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!
Hurricane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stepchild looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hurricane. Stepchild does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stepchild tries to counter with a clinch but Hurricane shakes him off and moves away.
Stepchild shoots in but no luck this time.
Stepchild uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hurricane.
Stepchild uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hurricane.
Stepchild throws a fast counter high kick but Hurricane manages to duck under it in time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hurricane. Stepchild does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hurricane moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromStepchild.
A nice combination there by Stepchild.
Stepchild swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Piston Hurricane dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Stepchild shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hurricane but Hurricane pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stepchild staying out of range there.
Stepchild feints a counter leg kick.
Hurricane throws a good cross that connects.
Nice defenses there by Stepchild.
Hurricane throws a hook but Stepchild avoids it easily.
Hurricane misses with a double jab.
Stepchild dives in and grabs Hurricane's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hurricane pushes down on Stepchild's head and hops out.
Hurricane throws a jab but it's blocked by Stepchild.
Hurricane misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurricane swings for the body but Stepchild moves out of range.
Stepchild is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hurricane throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stepchild.
Hurricane swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stepchild counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurricane scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hurricane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stepchild manages to avoid it.
Hurricane misses with a double jab.
Hurricane throws an off balance right hand
and Stepchild counters with a stiff right hand.
Hurricane throws a jab but it's blocked by Stepchild.
Hurricane throws a right hand that misses
and Stepchild counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hurricane misses with a straight left.
Hurricane connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stepchild. Stepchild circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
No luck for Stepchild with that takedown attempt.
Piston Hurricane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Illegitimate Stepchild.
Hurricane looks to land a right hand but Stepchild moved out of range.
Hurricane showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stepchild.
Hurricane misses with a right hand
and Stepchild counters with a left and a right that stings Hurricane.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hurricane bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stepchild's head backwards.
Stepchild fails with a takedown attempt.
Stepchild shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hurricane pinned against the cage. Hurricane gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stepchild has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stepchild takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hurricane misses with a hook.
Hurricane misses with a hook.
Stepchild is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hurricane sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stepchild staying out of range there.
Hurricane misses the jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stepchild is defended easily by Hurricane.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurricane displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stepchild.
Hurricane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stepchild.
Hurricane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stepchild sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hurricane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hurricane avoids the head kick by Stepchild.
Hurricane misses with a looping right.
Stepchild goes for a double leg but Hurricane avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hurricane continues to drive forward.
Stepchild uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hurricane.
Hurricane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stepchild changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Stepchild on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hurricane misses with an uppercut
and Stepchild counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hurricane misses with a looping left.
Hurricane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stepchild dives in and grabs Hurricane's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hurricane pushes down on Stepchild's head and hops out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stepchild fails to land the takedown.
Stepchild tries to clinch but Hurricane moves out of range.
Stepchild fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stepchild staying out of range there.
A nice side step and Stepchild releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hurricane throws a jab but it's blocked by Stepchild.
Stepchild misses with a takedown attempt - Hurricane sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Piston Hurricane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hurricane displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stepchild.
Hurricane thuds his right hand into Stepchild's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hurricane misses with a wild body shot.
Illegitimate Stepchild has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stepchild is trying desperately to land a takedown but Hurricane is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Stepchild.
Hurricane punishes Stepchild's body with a nice straight punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Piston Hurricane showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hurricane 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piston Hurricane!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Power (ranked 6042 p4p, 6766 weight class) and Dylan Sydal (ranked 554 p4p, 599 weight class). The key to victory for Max Power has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Max Power!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dylan Sydal!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Dirk Anderson and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sydal slaps away a takedown attempt from Power, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sydal darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sydal looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sydal lands a nice short elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power trying to control but Sydal postures up.
Sydal seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sydal prevents Power from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sydal is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Power doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sydal.
Sydal looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sydal seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Power trying to hold on to Sydal's head to control him but Sydal postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sydal wants to stand but Power has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Sydal looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
It looks like Sydal is going to stand back up.
Power looking for submissions off his back.
Sydal controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Power shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sydal but Sydal pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Power tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sydal slaps away a takedown attempt from Power, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sydal tries to counter with a clinch but Power shakes him off and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Power. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sydal drives through with a takedown into Power's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sydal controls from within his opponent's guard.
Power wants to sweep here but Sydal controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sydal stands up over Power, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sydal controlling from the top position.
It looks like Sydal might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Power is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan Sydal dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Power shoots for a double leg takedown but Sydal sprawls well. He's pushed Power's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sydal has closed the distance and engaged Power in a clinch.
Sydal ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sydal no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sydal can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sydal controlling the position.
Power won't allow Sydal to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sydal lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Power throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sydal uses it to pass to side control.
Sydal controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sydal tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sydal decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Power misses with a wild body shot.
Power fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sydal avoids it really well and circles away.
Sydal thinks about the counter body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sydal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Power displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sydal.
A punch combination from Sydal misses.
Max Power is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Power shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sydal as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Power. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sydal shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Power but Power pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Power tries a head kick but it misses.
Power shoots for a takedown but Sydal saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sydal fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sydal fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Power, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sydal can't break the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Power has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Power escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sydal swats away the attempt to clinch by Power.
Sydal manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Power on his heels. He'll look to pass Power's guard now, I'm sure.
Power wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Sydal manages to pass to side control.
Sydal is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sydal is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Power is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sydal scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sydal stalling.
Power wants to control but Sydal is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan Sydal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Sydal has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sydal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Power can't get the takedown.
Sydal is looking to break free of the clinch but Power has double underhooks.
Power's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sydal darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sydal working Power over with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sydal trying to pass the guard but Power defending well.
Power actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sydal controlling the action here.
Sydal working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if Sydal is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Sydal is working for a submission of some sort.
Sydal passes to side control.
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.
Power manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sydal's best efforts.
Power wants to get back to full guard.
Sydal is controlling the pace.
Dylan Sydal has got the better of the ground game so far.
Power is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sydal decides to return to a standing position.
Power shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sydal as he jumps to the side.
Power throws a sloppy head kick
so Sydal counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sydal sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sydal stands up from Power's guard - Sydal perhaps looking for a knockout.
Sydal throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Power tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sydal is in Power's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sydal is looking to stand up but Power won't let him.
Power looking for a guillotine here but Sydal defends easily.
Sydal has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Power is proving hard to escape from.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sydal is working Power over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dylan Sydal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sydal 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dylan Sydal!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Larry Shark (ranked 4563 p4p, 25166 weight class) and Vitor Bad Boy (ranked 572 p4p, 713 weight class). Vitor Bad Boy will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Good wrestling
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Cardio machine |
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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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Larry Shark!
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, Vitor Bad Boy!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Peter Branson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bad Boy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shark at a distance.
Shark swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bad Boy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Shark shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Shark slows the pace down in half guard.
Shark has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Shark is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Shark content to control rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shark is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bad Boy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bad Boy.
Shark loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bad Boy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shark controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shark stopping the sweep attempt from Bad Boy.
Shark not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Shark seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bad Boy for as long as he can get away with.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bad Boy throws a lazy uppercut
and Shark counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bad Boy!
Bad Boy is trying to work for a sweep but Shark has mounted him!
Shark moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Bad Boy has worked his arm free - good work by Bad Boy!
Shark is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bad Boy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shark in side control, throwing shots but Bad Boy defends.
Shark controls the position.
Shark wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bad Boy, who protects the arm well.
Shark tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
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.
An elbow from Shark crashes against the mat.
Shark is staying tight to Bad Boy's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Bad Boy is trying to get back to half guard.
Shark is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bad Boy has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shark controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Shark.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Shark dominated 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.
Shark displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bad Boy throws out the jab.
Shark attempts a counter takedown but Bad Boy avoids it well and moves away.
Bad Boy throws a series of punches but Shark avoids them all with ease.
Bad Boy loads up on a big right hand but Shark slips the punch.
Shark looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bad Boy!
Bad Boy being controlled for a moment.
Bad Boy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shark lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Shark stalling.
Larry Shark overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shark is looking for a kimura but Bad Boy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shark to get the leverage.
Shark is controlling the pace.
Shark continues to hold on tight.
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.
Bad Boy is defending against the submission attempts here by Shark.
Bad Boy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shark.
Shark works his way into side control.
You can see the frustration on Bad Boy's face as Shark controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bad Boy defending against the ground and pound.
Shark taking a breather here.
Shark's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Shark tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bad Boy parries the strikes from Shark easily there. Shark is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bad Boy to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bad Boy is letting Shark control him for a moment.
Shark looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bad Boy gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shark is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Shark dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bad Boy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shark was well out of range. Poor timing from Bad Boy.
Shark throws a body punch but Bad Boy moves out of range.
Bad Boy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bad Boy enables Shark to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bad Boy manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Shark looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Shark tries to free his leg and advance position but Bad Boy is retaining full guard.
Shark postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bad Boy is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Shark, into his guard.
Shark 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shark can't keep his opponent in guard - Bad Boy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bad Boy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Shark looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shark is positioning himself well to prevent Bad Boy advancing to mount.
Shark wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shark misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Shark manages to get to full guard.
Shark utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shark pulls Bad Boy in to control the position.
Shark is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bad Boy can do to turn this around?
Bad Boy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bad Boy is trying to control the action in half guard but Shark is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shark is positioning himself well to prevent Bad Boy advancing to mount.
Shark is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shark missing with punches from the bottom.
Shark keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Shark looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shark keeping hold of Bad Boy's head, controlling as best he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shark lands with a straight right. Bad Boy didn't see that one coming.
Shark scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Vitor Bad Boy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Shark looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Well, if Shark is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shark sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bad Boy defending well though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Larry Shark showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shark, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Larry Shark!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Douche Canoe (ranked 4183 p4p, 24877 weight class) and Josh Peters (ranked 565 p4p, 790 weight class). Josh Peters will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Brawler
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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, Douche Canoe!
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, Josh Peters!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peters looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Canoe!
Canoe holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Canoe sneaks back into half guard.
Canoe keeping hold of Peters's head, controlling as best he can.
Canoe continues to stall.
Canoe looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canoe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canoe is pulling down on Peters's head. It's preventing any offense from Peters, at least for the moment.
Canoe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Peters manages to get himself to full guard.
Peters is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Canoe is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Canoe advances to half guard.
Canoe looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Canoe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canoe in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Peters tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Canoe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Douche Canoe!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chinnarach Kanjanasuwan (ranked 4335 p4p, 4325 weight class) and Liam Murphy (ranked 478 p4p, 477 weight class). The key to victory for Chinnarach Kanjanasuwan has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chinnarach Kanjanasuwan!
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, Liam Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kanjanasuwan wants to clinch.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kanjanasuwan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Murphy tries to move to mount but Kanjanasuwan blocks the move with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kanjanasuwan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Murphy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Murphy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Kanjanasuwan is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Murphy has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Murphy is trying to get an arm triangle but Kanjanasuwan is defending well.
Kanjanasuwan is not content to let Murphy control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Murphy is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Kanjanasuwan is trying to escape and Murphy transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Kanjanasuwan is forced to tap! Nice work there by Murphy! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Liam Murphy!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Obel Ixtlan (ranked 3888 p4p, 2876 weight class) and Malcolm Scobie (ranked 427 p4p, 319 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Obel Ixtlan!
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, Malcolm Scobie!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Dirk Anderson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Scobie finds it's way through Ixtlan's defenses.
 It looks like Obel Ixtlan has been cut.
Scobie lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ixtlan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Scobie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Scobie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Scobie cracks Ixtlan with an open hand slap.
Scobie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Scobie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Scobie has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A swing and a miss from Scobie.
A telegraphed right hand from Scobie misses the target.
Scobie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ixtlan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice defenses there by Ixtlan.
Scobie catches Ixtlan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Scobie looks to throw the jab but Ixtlan is out of range.
Ixtlan darts in and clinches Scobie up against the cage.
Scobie swings wildly with an uppercut but Ixtlan uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scobie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ixtlan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ixtlan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Scobie backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scobie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ixtlan has managed to clinch.
Scobie tries to break free but Ixtlan pushes him back against the cage.
Scobie is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ixtlan throws a punch but it's blocked by Scobie.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scobie.
Ixtlan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scobie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Scobie connects with the punch.
Ixtlan is looking to clinch but Scobie is avoiding it.
It seemed like Scobie was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ixtlan wants to clinch.
Scobie looks to land a combination but Ixtlan avoids it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ixtlan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice defenses there by Ixtlan.
Scobie throws a hook but Ixtlan avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ixtlan instigates a clinch.
Scobie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ixtlan's elbow.
Ixtlan tries to throw a body punch but Scobie avoids it by throwing Ixtlan back against the cage.
Scobie working aggressively here.
Ixtlan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Scobie prevents it.
Ixtlan is looking to take this one to the mat.
A nice left hand lands by Scobie.
Obel Ixtlan's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from Scobie.
Ixtlan misses with a punch on the inside.
Scobie misses with a punch on the inside.
Scobie is trying to force a seperation but Ixtlan has the dominant position.
Scobie throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Scobie.
Scobie misses with a punch on the inside.
Ixtlan has Scobie pressed against the cage, preventing Scobie from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ixtlan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ixtlan has Scobie pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Scobie manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Obel Ixtlan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot in the inside from Scobie.
Scobie misses with some punches.
Scobie gets through Ixtlan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Scobie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ixtlan leaning his opponent against the cage.
Scobie is trying to push Ixtlan away but Ixtlan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch on the inside from Scobie fails to land.
Ixtlan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ixtlan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ixtlan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Scobie backwards.
Scobie can't break the clinch.
Ixtlan scores with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Scobie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Obel Ixtlan's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Scobie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ixtlan doesn't manage to clinch there - Scobie circles away.
Ixtlan slips a jab from Scobie.
Ixtlan moves forwards but Scobie connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Scobie misses.
Ixtlan has taken the fight to the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Scobie.
Scobie has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Scobie wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ixtlan throws a head punch that misses.
Ixtlan working aggressively here.
Ixtlan prevents a body shot from Scobie.
Scobie tries to circle away but Ixtlan has him pinned against the cage.
Ixtlan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ixtlan blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malcolm Scobie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Obel Ixtlan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ixtlan is looking to clinch.
Scobie might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ixtlan moves away from the strike by Scobie.
Ixtlan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Scobie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Scobie tries to keep at a distance but Ixtlan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Scobie can't break the clinch.
Ixtlan tries a body shot but Scobie blocks it.
Scobie lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ixtlan.
Ixtlan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A left hand lands to the body for Scobie.
Ixtlan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Scobie gets through Ixtlan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scobie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ixtlans head.
Ixtlan tries a body shot but Scobie blocks it.
Scobie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ixtlan backwards.
Scobie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ixtlan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scobie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ixtlan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ixtlan slips under a jab.
Scobie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ixtlan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice side step and Scobie releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Scobie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scobie throws out a loose jab but Ixtlan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scobie circles away from the clinch attempt
and Scobie counters with a straight right hand.
Malcolm Scobie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ixtlan is looking to clinch but Scobie is avoiding it.
Ixtlan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scobie.
Ixtlan tries to clinch there but Scobie circles away.
Scobie connects with a combination that backs up Ixtlan into the cage. Scobie lands a flurry of punches that gets past Ixtlan's guard. Ixtlan is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Scobie bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malcolm Scobie!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Otis Yates (ranked 4068 p4p, 2847 weight class) and Wesley Janssen (ranked 510 p4p, 367 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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216
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Otis Yates!
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, Wesley Janssen!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Dirk Anderson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Janssen.
Janssen fails with the takedown.
Yates closes the distance and pushes Janssen back into the cage.
Yates is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Otis Yates has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wesley Janssen.
Yates stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Janssen looks winded!
Yates working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Janssen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Yates lands a nice shot to the body.
Janssen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Yates digs a right hand into Janssen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Janssen's gas tank.
A short body shot lands from Yates as the two fighters clinch.
Yates lands a body punch in the clinch.
Yates working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yates lands a left hand that snaps the head of Janssen backwards.
Yates lands a shoulder strike.
Yates digs a right hand into Janssen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Janssen's gas tank.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yates can't find room to land a body shot as Janssen controls the action.
Yates stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Yates.
Yates pushes Janssen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
 It looks like Wesley Janssen has been cut.
Yates lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Yates - that landed with a thud.
Yates lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yates lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Yates scores with a hook to the body.
Yates definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A short right from Yates.
Yates lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yates lands with a left to the head.
Yates scores with a hook to the body.
Yates lands with a right to the head.
Yates gets through Janssen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yates lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Janssen.
A left hand lands to the body for Yates.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yates lands a nice uppercut.
Yates softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yates lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yates.
Yates cracks Janssen with a nice body shot.
Yates lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yates throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hand to the body from Yates.
Yates working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yates lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yates lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yates makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yates lands with a left to the head.
Yates lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
 Janssen is rocked!
That has opened up Wesley Janssen's cut even more.
A left hand lands to the body for Yates.
Janssen is still on wobbly legs! Can Yates finish him?
Nice body punch from Yates.
Janssen seems to have recovered his senses.
Yates digs a right hand into Janssen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Janssen's gas tank.
A body shot lands from Yates.
A right hand to the body from Yates.
A right hook to the body lands for Yates.
A shot in the inside from Yates.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yates.
Yates gets through Janssen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yates misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yates lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yates.
Yates lands a right hand that snaps the head of Janssen backwards.
Yates lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Yates - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yates.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Yates on the inside.
Yates lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yates digs a right hand into Janssen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Janssen's gas tank.
Yates lands a right hand that snaps the head of Janssen backwards.
Still in the clinch, Yates scores with a nice short uppercut.
Janssen is trying to force a seperation but Yates has the dominant position.
Yates throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Janssens head.
Yates lands a left hand.
Yates lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yates lands with a right to the head.
Yates drops Janssen onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Janssen is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hand to the body from Yates.
Yates lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Yates scores with a shot to the side of Janssen's head.
Yates lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yates lands with a left to the head.
The cut above Wesley Janssen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Yates lands an uppercut.
Yates dips a shoulder and cracks Janssen with a mighty uppercut! Janssen falls back against the cage and Yates unloads with a barrage of strikes! Janssen is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Yates screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Otis Yates!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Philip Driver (ranked 3597 p4p, 3613 weight class) and Sterling Turner (ranked 460 p4p, 461 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Philip Driver has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Philip Driver seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Philip Driver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sterling Turner!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Bart Greer and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner slips under a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Driver. That snapped Turner's head back.
Driver lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Driver has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hardcore Island MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Turner misses with a low kick.
Driver throws a hook but Turner avoids it easily.
Philip Driver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Driver is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turner.
Turner throws a leg kick that misses.
Turner walks into a straight right hand from Driver.
Driver swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driver looks to land a combination but Turner avoids it well.
As Driver backs off Turner throws a huge counter combo but Driver manages to avoid it all.
Turner walks into a stiff left hand from Driver.
Driver looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
Driver tests Turner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Turner misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Driver lands a slapping body shot.
Turner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Driver.
Driver looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
Driver throws a body shot but no joy.
Turner takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Turner slips under a jab from Driver.
Driver comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Driver dodges the punch combination from Turner.
Turner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turner attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Turner fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Driver lands a slapping body shot.
Driver feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Turners jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Driver is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turner.
Driver misses the shot to the body.
Turner throws a leg kick that is checked
and Driver counters with a straight right hand.
Driver connects with a good right hand that stumbles Turner. Turner circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Turner tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Driver throws a big shot that misses.
Turner lands with a nice body punch.
Driver misses with a looping right.
A jab from Driver does it's job there.
Driver lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Turner at a distance.
Driver lands with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Turner moves out of range of the strikes.
Driver backing away here, and Turner unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Turner moves out of range of the strikes.
Driver lands a jab to Turner's midsection.
Driver with a nice cross.
Turner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Turner looks winded!
A telegraphed right hand from Driver misses the target.
As Driver backs off Turner throws a huge counter combo but Driver manages to avoid it all.
Driver scores with a nice strike.
Driver misses with an uppercut. Turner saw that one coming.
Turner gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Driver lands a nice looking body shot.
Driver cracks Turner with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Turner looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Driver finish him?
Turner is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Driver lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Turner falls backwards - clearly groggy! Driver dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Philip Driver!
A victorious Philip Driver thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Sterling Turner had this to say: 'win next time'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kazuo Takashi (ranked 1560 p4p, 3554 weight class) and vi Telheiras (ranked 85 p4p, 179 weight class). Takashi comes to the cage accompanied by å‰ç”°å…„弟 Rising. The key to victory for Kazuo Takashi has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kazuo Takashi!
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, vi Telheiras!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Peter Branson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takashi dives in and scores a takedown into Telheiras's guard.
Takashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Telheiras is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takashi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Takashi pushing down on Telheiras's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Telheiras slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Takashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Telheiras is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Telheiras bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Takashi's guard.
Telheiras stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takashi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Telheiras trying to control but Takashi is working from the bottom.
Takashi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Telheiras is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Takashi looking for a sweep. Not yet Takashi, not yet.
Telheiras trying to control the position from guard on top but Takashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takashi trying to control the position here.
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.
Takashi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Telheiras.
Takashi is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Telheiras trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Takashi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Telheiras.
Nice sprawl there from Takashi as Telheiras shoots in.
Takashi throws a jab but it's blocked by Telheiras.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takashi moves into range and clinches up with Telheiras.
Takashi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Telheiras gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Takashi wants a takedown.
Telheiras wants the takedown. Takashi is fighting it off but Telheiras persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Takashi's guard against the cage.
Telheiras has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Takashi is proving hard to escape from.
Takashi trying to keep a closed guard but Telheiras is proving a slippery customer.
Telheiras trying to control the position from guard on top but Takashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takashi has his feet on Telheiras's thighs here. He's pushed Telheiras off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Telheiras screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kazuo Takashi!
A less than humble Kazuo Takashi 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Kranckx Diesel (ranked 1066 p4p, 2144 weight class) and Matt Starr (ranked 136 p4p, 271 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Decent wrestler
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Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kranckx Diesel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Matt Starr!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Dirk Anderson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Diesel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Starr backwards.
It looks like Matt Starr has been cut.
Diesel keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Starr's efforts to push away.
Diesel lands with a light punch inside.
Diesel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Diesel works on Starr's body with a couple of short punches.
Diesel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Starr backwards.
Diesel lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Diesel.
Diesel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Diesel lands with a light punch inside.
Diesel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diesel.
Starr is rocked!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Starr wants to break free but Diesel has control.
Diesel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diesel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Starr is still on wobbly legs! Can Diesel finish him?
Diesel lands a big right hand that drops Starr! The killer instinct kicks in and Diesel finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Diesel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kranckx Diesel!
Kranckx Diesel retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Kranckx Diesel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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