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VFC 27 Vandals Validation PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cody Rhodes (ranked 4992 p4p, 5092 weight class) and Scott Steiner (ranked 176 p4p, 179 weight class). Rhodes comes to the cage accompanied by Cody Rhodes Entrance song. Steiner is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by STEINER BROS INTRO SONG. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Cody Rhodes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Scott Steiner!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Dirk Anderson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steiner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rhodes was well out of range. Poor timing from Steiner.
Rhodes seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Steiner misses with a looping left.
Steiner gets a double leg takedown into Rhodes's guard.
Steiner postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rhodes is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Steiner, into his guard.
Rhodes has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Steiner is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steiner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rhodes would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhodes postures up.
Steiner is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rhodes is looking to stand up but Steiner won't let him.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Steiner misses the jab.
Rhodes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Steiner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steiner drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rhodes defends it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rhodes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rhodes closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Steiner quickly recovers to half guard.
Steiner tries to get to full guard but Rhodes has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes wants to get back to his feet.
Rhodes is thwarting Steiner's attempts to control the position.
Rhodes tries to stand but can't do so whilst Steiner controls his leg.
Steiner desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Rhodes tries to stand and escape but Steiner is controlling the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Steiner wants to improve his position but Rhodes is controlling well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Steiner can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steiner is trying to control but can't.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rhodes misses with an uppercut. Steiner saw that one coming.
Steiner closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rhodes did well to prevent Steiner getting side control.
Steiner trying to work for an americana but Rhodes has managed to regain full guard.
Steiner looking to pass the guard.
Steiner wants to control from the top but Rhodes keeps moving.
Steiner looking to sit in guard and control but Rhodes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rhodes wants to stand and escape but instead Steiner has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes wants to stand but Steiner is controlling the position.
Rhodes keeping full guard, as Steiner tries to pass.
Steiner is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rhodes is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rhodes has escaped and now he's on top!
Rhodes wants to stand but Steiner has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Rhodes dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rhodes shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Steiner is trying to defend but Rhodes finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rhodes wants to get back to his feet.
Steiner trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodes wants to stand up but Steiner has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steiner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rhodes is working away from the top position though.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rhodes tries to stand but can't do so whilst Steiner controls his leg.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Steiner dives in and scores a takedown into Rhodes's guard.
Steiner trying to control but Rhodes is working from the bottom.
Steiner tries to free his leg and advance position but Rhodes is retaining full guard.
Steiner trying to control but Rhodes is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steiner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steiner is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rhodes is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rhodes has escaped and now he's on top!
Rhodes trying to stand up but can't free himself from Steiner's guard.
Rhodes stands up and waves to Steiner to follow him.
Rhodes fails to land the takedown.
Rhodes thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Rhodes.
Rhodes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steiner.
Rhodes looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Steiner has a closed guard, preventing Rhodes from standing up.
Rhodes trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Steiner working a defensive guard here.
Rhodes wanted to stand there but Steiner had control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steiner is trying to control the position but Rhodes postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rhodes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steiner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Steiner drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rhodes keeping full guard, as Steiner tries to pass.
Steiner drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rhodes manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Steiner has Rhodes in his guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rhodes is looking to stand up but Steiner won't let him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Rhodes dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Steiner misses the jab.
Steiner moves out of range as Rhodes strikes.
Steiner drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rhodes defends it well.
Rhodes keeps the fight on the outside.
Rhodes shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Steiner has a closed guard, preventing Rhodes from standing up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Steiner is on top in guard.
Steiner looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rhodes keeping moving, preventing Steiner from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steiner prevents Rhodes from getting back to his feet.
Steiner drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rhodes looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rhodes looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rhodes!
Rhodes tries to stand but Steiner is controlling his head.
Steiner struggling a bit here.
Rhodes wants to stand but Steiner has his arm trapped.
You can see the frustration on Steiner's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Scott Steiner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cody Rhodes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
You can see the frustration on Steiner's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rhodes shoots in for a takedown but Steiner shows good takedown defense.
Rhodes darts in looking for a takedown but Steiner gets double underhooks and turns Rhodes into the cage.
Rhodes lands a takedown into guard.
Rhodes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steiner can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steiner is pulling down on Rhodes's head to control his posture.
Rhodes would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Steiner trying to control the position.
Steiner has a closed guard, preventing Rhodes from standing up.
Steiner has control of Rhodes's left arm, preventing Rhodes from doing any damage.
Rhodes wanted to stand there but Steiner had control of the position.
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.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rhodes misses with a wild body shot.
Rhodes moves away from the strike by Steiner.
Rhodes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cody Rhodes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rhodes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Steiner is fending him off so far but Rhodes persists. Nope, Steiner circles away and we're back to standing.
Steiner with the counter takedown but Rhodes avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steiner throws a looping overhand right but Rhodes ducks down to avoid it.
Steiner misses with an uppercut.
Rhodes gets caught napping as Steiner dives in and scores a takedown. Rhodes manages to retain guard.
Rhodes keeping full guard, as Steiner tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steiner wants to control from the top but Rhodes keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Cody Rhodes.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rhodes, 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cody Rhodes!
A relieved looking Cody Rhodes thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David Robert (ranked 3522 p4p, 3602 weight class) and Kyree Suder (ranked 473 p4p, 480 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Kyree Suder was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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BJJ White Belt
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, David Robert!
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, Kyree Suder!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, David Hoff and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suder shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Suder showed some decent athleticism there.
Suder 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. Robert tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Suder!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kyree Suder!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frank Costello (ranked 3470 p4p, 3798 weight class) and Morton Masters (ranked 466 p4p, 501 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ White Belt
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Frank Costello!
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, Morton Masters!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, David Hoff and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masters is looking to clinch.
Costello scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Costello really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Costello's jab looks to have found its range, popping Masters under the eye.
Costello fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Masters looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Masters throws a lazy right hand but Costello sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Masters clinches up with Costello and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Costello.
Costello lands a good knee to the midsection. Masters won't want to take too many of those.
Costello is trying to break the clinch but Masters is controlling him.
Masters creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right from Masters on the inside.
Masters pushes off an throws an elbow but Costello leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Costello working hard to break the clinch.
Masters told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Masters has Costello pressed against the cage, preventing Costello from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Masters gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice left hand lands by Costello.
Masters pushes off an throws an elbow but Costello leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Masters creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Costello escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Costello pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Costello misses with a looping left.
Masters tries to clinch up but Costello circles away and keeps his distance.
Costello swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costello cracks Masters with a good jab.
Costello loads up on a big right hand but Masters slips the punch.
Costello connects with a single shot there.
Masters keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Costello.
Costello throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Costello scores with a hook to the body. Masters takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Masters takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Masters ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Costello jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Masters tries to counter with a clinch but Costello shakes him off and moves away.
Costello circles away from the clinch attempt.
Costello throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Masters tries to counter with a clinch but Costello shakes him off and moves away.
Costello tries to keep at a distance but Masters has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nice elbow from Masters.
Masters lands an elbow inside that Costello shrugs off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Costello blocks the elbow strike.
Costello wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Masters lands an elbow inside.
 It looks like Frank Costello has been cut.
Costello is trying to break free.
Masters lands an elbow that stopped Costello in his tracks for a moment.
Costello wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Masters has him pressed against the cage.
Masters tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Costello's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masters has Costello pressed against the cage, preventing Costello from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Costello avoids the elbow strike from Masters, against the cage.
Masters lands a body punch in the clinch.
Costello is breathing heavily.
Masters creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Costello's defenses.
Masters pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Costello blocks an elbow strike from Masters.
Costello is looking to break free of the clinch but Masters has double underhooks.
Masters is stalling here.
Masters lands an elbow that stopped Costello in his tracks for a moment.
Masters throws a knee to the head but misses.
Masters lands a body shot.
Costello avoids a wild elbow strike from Masters.
Costello working hard to break the clinch.
Masters throws an elbow that misses.
Nice elbow from Masters.
Costello missing with knees to the body.
Masters lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Masters taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Masters lands an elbow just above Costello 's eye.
Costello avoids the elbow strike from Masters, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masters gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Frank Costello's cut is getting worse.
Masters lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Masters pushes off an throws an elbow but Costello leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Masters avoiding damage as Costello throws knees to the body.
Costello blocks the elbow strike.
Masters misses with an elbow over the top.
Masters pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Masters misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Masters lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Masters lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Costello tries to land knees in the clinch but Masters avoids the damage to the body.
Costello looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Masters lands an elbow that stopped Costello in his tracks for a moment.
Frank Costello's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nice elbow from Masters.
 Costello is rocked!
Masters lands an elbow inside.
Oh Costello is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Costello blocks an elbow strike.
Masters looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Masters tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Masters controlling the action here for a moment.
Costello seems to have got his legs back now.
Masters's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Costello avoids the elbow strike from Masters, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masters keeps control of Costello as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Masters throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Masters throws an elbow that misses.
Costello is trying to break free.
Costello's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Costello swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Masters wants to counter the offense by Costello and move into the clinch position.
Masters doesn't manage to clinch there - Costello circles away.
Masters pushes Costello up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Masters throws an elbow but misses.
Masters throws an elbow that misses.
Masters gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jeez, Frank Costello's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Masters is pushing Costello up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Masters throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters up against the cage, Masters throws an elbow but misses.
Costello wants to break free but Masters has control.
Costello takes an elbow to the temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Morton Masters dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Costello's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Danga de danga de dang - Costello scores with a four punch combination!
Costello tries to keep at a distance but Masters has taken the fight into the clinch.
Masters using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Costello has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Costello blocks the elbow strike.
Masters misses with an elbow strike.
Costello takes a shot to the head.
Costello lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Masters tries a knee to the head but Costello blocks it.
Costello blocks the elbow strike.
Masters pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Masters lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Masters blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Costello breaks from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Costello.
Costello cracks Masters with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Costello misses with a looping left.
Masters doesn't manage to clinch there - Costello circles away.
Costello throwing a counter right hand but Masters manages to avoid it.
Costello waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Masters.
Masters drives through and clinches with Costello against the cage.
Costello wants to get back to striking at distance but Masters won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Masters throws an elbow but misses.
Costello can't break the clinch.
Masters creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Costello tries to break free but Masters pushes him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Masters.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Costello tries to break free but Masters pushes him back against the cage.
Masters lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Costello or not.
Costello blocks an elbow strike from Masters.
Masters creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Masters throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
With the fighters up against the cage, Masters throws an elbow but misses.
Morton Masters seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Masters working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Masters pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Masters working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Costello takes an elbow to the temple.
Masters connects with a nasty looking knee right to Costello's face.
Costello avoids a wild elbow strike from Masters.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Masters just misses with a elbow thrown towards Costello's brow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masters tries a knee to the head but Costello blocks it.
Masters misses with an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Masters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masters with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Costello wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Costello is trying to break free.
Masters lands an elbow inside that Costello shrugs off.
With the fighters up against the cage, Masters throws an elbow but misses.
Costello has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Masters pushes off an throws an elbow but Costello leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Masters tries a body shot but Costello blocks it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Costello.
Masters working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Masters lands an elbow inside that Costello shrugs off.
Masters pushes off an throws an elbow but Costello leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Masters creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Masters stalling against the cage.
Costello blocks an elbow strike from Masters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Masters just misses with a elbow thrown towards Costello's brow.
Masters controlling the action here for a moment.
Masters creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Costello's defenses.
Costello blocks the elbow strike.
Costello dodges an elbow strike from Masters.
Costello tries to break free but Masters pushes him back against the cage.
Masters with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Costello manages to break the clinch.
Costello throws a body punch but Masters moves out of range.
Costello lands a slapping body shot.
Masters moves into range and clinches up with Costello.
Costello tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Masters has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Masters lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Masters.
Masters throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Masters throws an elbow that misses.
Masters pushes off an throws an elbow but Costello leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Masters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Frank Costello's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Morton Masters!
A victorious Morton Masters thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Russo (ranked 2849 p4p, 4777 weight class) and John Doe (ranked 374 p4p, 575 weight class). Doe is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Beastie Boys - Gratitude. On his way into the cage it seems that John Russo has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily John Russo 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, John Russo!
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, John Doe!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Sandra Marshall and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Russo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Doe is trying to get back to full guard.
Doe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Russo trying to control the action but Doe is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russo working over Doe with some ground and pound. Doe looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Russo wants to pass to mount but Doe is defending the position.
Russo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Doe's head.
Russo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Doe wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Russo in particular looking to stall.
Russo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Doe moves into full guard.
Russo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Russo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Russo working the ground and pound.
Doe gets back to half guard.
Russo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Doe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Doe wants to improve his position but Russo is controlling well.
Doe on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Russo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russo is looking to advance position but Doe won't allow it.
Doe is trying to get back to full guard.
Doe keeps trying to improve his position.
Russo is keen to just control but Doe is a slippery customer.
Russo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Russo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Doe works his way to full guard. Good work.
Russo trying to control but Doe is working from the bottom.
Russo postures up.
Russo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Russo sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russo'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.
Russo stopping the sweep attempt from Doe.
Russo landing with the ground and pound.
Russo trying to control the position from guard on top but Doe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Russo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Russo wants to control from the top but Doe keeps moving.
Doe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Russo's guard.
Doe postures up and lands a big shot to Russo's brow.
Doe is working Russo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Doe is working Russo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Russo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Russo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russo thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Doe prevents Russo from getting back to his feet.
Doe lands a couple of decent looking shots.
It looks like John Russo has been cut.
Doe working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Russo's head.
Doe postures up and lands a big shot to Russo's brow.
Doe working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doe lands a couple of digs.
Doe cracks Russo with a solid left hand.
Doe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Doe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Russo controls Doe momentarily but Doe frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Russo is on top in guard.
Russo won't allow Doe to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that John Russo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Russo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A punch lands to the side of Doe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Good shot there by Russo.
Russo sizes up Doe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Decent striking displayed by Doe there.
Doe misses with a wild body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Russo.
Russo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Doe.
Russo lands a right hook to the body.
Russo moves into the clinch.
Russo is trying to drag Doe to the mat but Doe just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Russo misses with a body punch.
Russo lands a shot to the body.
Doe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Doe fails to land.
Russo gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Doe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Doe is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Russo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Russo wants to control but Doe is keeping him busy.
Russo lands strikes from half guard.
Russo lands strikes from half guard.
Russo wants to control but Doe is keeping him busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Russo lands a nice short elbow.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Doe can do anything to dispel that myth.
Russo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Russo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Doe gets back to full guard.
Russo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
 Doe is rocked!
Doe looking for a guillotine here but Russo defends easily.
Doe wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russo with a nice head shot there.
Russo wants to control from the top but Doe keeps moving.
Russo scoring with some ground and pound.
Doe is still in real trouble! Can Russo finish him?
John Russo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Russo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Doe seems to have recovered his senses.
Russo trying to control the position from guard on top but Doe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Doe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Russo defends well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Doe is on top in guard.
Russo 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Doe postures up and lands a big shot to Russo's brow.
Russo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Doe is controlling him.
Doe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Russo controls Doe momentarily but Doe frees himself.
Doe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Russo looking for a sweep. Not yet Russo, not yet.
Doe won't allow Russo to get back to his feet.
Russo is trying to keep Doe in close.
Doe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Russo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Doe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Russo is on top in guard.
Doe throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Doe has his foot on Russo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Russo works his way back into a safe position though.
Russo won't allow Doe to sweep him here.
Russo trying to control but Doe is working from the bottom.
Doe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Russo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Russo looking to pass the guard.
Russo trying to control the position from guard on top but Doe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Doe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Russo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Russo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Russo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Russo slips a straight right by Doe.
Doe throws an off balance right hand
and Russo counters with a stiff right hand.
Russo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Doe can do to turn this around?
Russo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Doe misses with an uppercut. Russo saw that one coming.
Doe lunges at Russo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Russo's hand.
Russo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Russo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Russo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Russo misses with a body punch.
Russo prevents a body shot from Doe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russo tries to score a body lock takedown but Doe shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Doe misses with the head strike.
Doe struggles to land a body shot inside as Russo controls his hands.
Russo scores with a shoulder strike.
Russo tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Russo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doe swings wildly with an uppercut but Russo uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Doe gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Russo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Doe throws a head punch that misses.
Doe prevents a body shot from Russo.
Russo wants to take the fight to the mat but Doe manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Russo swings wildly with an uppercut but Doe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doe gets underhooks to prevent Russo's takedown attempt.
Doe tries a body shot but Russo blocks it.
Doe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Doe has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Russo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Russo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Doe gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Russo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Russo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Doe breaks from the clinch.
Doe defending well as Russo loads up on a big left hand.
Russo blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Russo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Doe.
Russo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Doe has time to react.
Doe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Russo.
The crowd cheers as Doe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Russo doesn't seem phased though.
Russo misses with a wild body shot.
Doe clinches with his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Russo on the inside.
Doe blocks a body shot from Russo.
Russo tries a body shot but Doe blocks it.
Russo is looking for a takedown.
Doe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Russo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Russo instigates a clinch.
John Russo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Russo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Doe works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Russo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Doe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doe is in close to Russo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Russo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Doe is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Russo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Doe is one step ahead there.
Doe throws a big elbow that misses.
John Doe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Doe landing with the ground and pound.
John Russo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Doe scoring with punches to the head and body.
Doe working some strikes from top position.
Russo wants to sweep here but Doe controlling him for the moment.
Russo seems keen to control Doe's posture.
Russo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Russo wants to stand and escape but Doe is having none of it.
Russo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Russo has Doe pulled in close to control his posture.
Russo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Doe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Doe.
Well Russo 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 30:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Russo!
John Russo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Mendez (ranked 2658 p4p, 4512 weight class) and Jack Ettridge (ranked 369 p4p, 569 weight class). Jack Ettridge will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Joe Mendez!
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, Jack Ettridge!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Daniel Franklin and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ettridge fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mendez, pushing him back against the cage.
Mendez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mendez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mendez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ettridge swings wildly with an uppercut but Mendez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mendez tries a body shot but Ettridge blocks it.
Ettridge is trying to maintain a safe position but Mendez gets an underhook and turns Ettridge into the cage.
Ettridge has Mendez pushed against the cage.
Ettridge letting Mendez take a breather here.
Mendez breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ettridge misses with a combination
letting Mendez counter with a right hand.
Ettridge shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mendez counters with a nice uppercut.
Jack Ettridge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez scores with a nice strike.
Ettridge closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Mendez counter with a right hand.
Ettridge misses with a takedown attempt
and Mendez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ettridge shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mendez keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendez is looking for a sweep. Ettridge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ettridge seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mendez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ettridge lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendez keeping control of the position.
Ettridge stops Mendez from getting back to his feet.
Ettridge seems to be looking for submissions.
Mendez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mendez wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ettridge drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mendez looks to score with a jab to the body but Ettridge is just out of range.
Nice shot by Mendez.
Mendez misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ettridge shoots in for a takedown but Mendez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Joe Mendez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Ettridge.
Mendez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mendez jabs Ettridge right on the nose. Ettridge blinks but takes it well.
Ettridge throws a sloppy head kick
and Mendez counters with a shoot takedown. Ettridge fights it but they end up in guard.
Ettridge looks winded!
Mendez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mendez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mendez scoring with some ground and pound.
Ettridge looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mendez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mendez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mendez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ettridge's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Mendez dominated that round.
That's time! Mendez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mendez cracks a nice hook into Ettridge's ribs.
Ettridge goes for a double leg but Mendez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mendez continues to drive forward.
Mendez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ettridge throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Mendez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mendez.
Mendez cracks Ettridge with a solid left hand.
Mendez distracts Ettridge with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mendez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mendez with a nice head shot there.
Mendez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mendez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mendez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mendez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ettridge is breathing heavily.
Mendez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ettridge's head.
Mendez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ettridge looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mendez has picked Ettridge up and slammed him! Ettridge can't keep hold of the triangle and Mendez manages to pass to side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Mendez working the body and head with strikes.
Mendez in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Mendez lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Mendez scoring with punches and elbows.
Ettridge is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ettridge takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Mendez working the head and body with strikes.
Mendez working the body and head with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendez works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Joe Mendez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mendez lands an elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendez working the body and head with strikes.
Mendez creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mendez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ettridge on the ground.
Mendez in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ettridge is rocked!
Ettridge taking a bit of punishment here - Mendez scoring with strikes.
Ettridge is still in real trouble! Can Mendez finish him?
Mendez working the head with strikes.
Mendez scoring with punches from side control.
Mendez scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Ettridge is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Mendez can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Mendez!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jim Melamed (ranked 2736 p4p, 2963 weight class) and Christiaan Huygens (ranked 392 p4p, 422 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jim Melamed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Christiaan Huygens!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melamed closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Melamed fails with the takedown
and Huygens counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Huygens looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Huygens misses the shot to the body.
Huygens takes a swing at Melamed's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Huygens finds it's way through Melamed's defenses.
Melamed takes one to the side of the head.
Huygens rushes Melamed with punches - Melamed moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Melamed goes down! Huygens follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christiaan Huygens!
Christiaan Huygens seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dallas Heatley (ranked 3090 p4p, 3402 weight class) and Sensai Kuragi (ranked 435 p4p, 459 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dallas Heatley!
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, Sensai Kuragi!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Bart Greer and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuragi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Heatley pinned against the cage. Heatley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kuragi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Heatley pinned against the cage. Heatley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kuragi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Heatley can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heatley looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kuragi tries to counter with a clinch but Heatley shakes him off and moves away.
Kuragi shoots and misses
and Heatley makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dallas Heatley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sensai Kuragi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heatley throws a body kick that misses
and Kuragi counters with a single leg into guard. Heatley didn't expect that.
Kuragi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Heatley keeping moving, preventing Kuragi from controlling successfully.
Heatley wants to stand up but Kuragi is controlling him.
Kuragi wants to control from the top but Heatley keeps moving.
Kuragi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kuragi looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuragi wants to control from the top but Heatley keeps moving.
Kuragi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kuragi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Heatley keeping moving, preventing Kuragi from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuragi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kuragi passes Heatley's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kuragi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heatley wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuragi is working for a kimura but Heatley is defending it quite comfortably.
Kuragi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Heatley has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kuragi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Heatley wants to get back to his feet.
Heatley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kuragi on the ground.
Kuragi 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. Heatley tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kuragi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sensai Kuragi!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Isaac Newton (ranked 2599 p4p, 4524 weight class) and Ace Spade (ranked 364 p4p, 572 weight class). Spade comes into a darkened arena with his song building. P-town Ballers by KINGCLICK kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Isaac Newton could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ace Spade's chin.
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Isaac Newton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ace Spade!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Dirk Anderson and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spade rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Newton counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Spade!
Spade really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Newton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Newton is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Newton working the body and head with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton working the ground and pound but Spade is defending the strikes.
Newton slows the pace down.
Newton has hold of Spade's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Spade seems comfortable defending it but Newton has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Spade is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Spade is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Newton couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Isaac Newton!
Isaac Newton seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Reese Rumbalo (ranked 2110 p4p, 1455 weight class) and Reuben Kennedy (ranked 302 p4p, 222 weight class). Reese Rumbalo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Reese Rumbalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Reuben Kennedy!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Michael Johnstone and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kennedy dodges the punch combination from Rumbalo.
Kennedy throws out a powerful jab.
Kennedy throws a lazy right hand but Rumbalo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rumbalo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rumbalo lands with an uppercut that bounces Kennedy off the cage and back into range.
Rumbalo lands a lovely overhand right.
Kennedy misses the jab.
A clash of legs there as Kennedy blocks the low kick.
Rumbalo throws a sloppy head kick and Kennedy moves out of range easily.
Kennedy scores with a nice right hand.
Rumbalo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kennedy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kennedy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
 It looks like Reuben Kennedy has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rumbalo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rumbalo throws a shot from downtown. Kennedy moves away and avoids it.
Rumbalo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kennedy.
Rumbalo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Reese Rumbalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rumbalo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kennedy, pushing him back against the cage.
Rumbalo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kennedy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rumbalo working aggressively here.
Rumbalo is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kennedy is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Rumbalo to the mat. Rumbalo regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Rumbalo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kennedy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rumbalo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rumbalo working a defensive guard here.
Rumbalo has his hands on Kennedy's head, controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rumbalo controls Kennedy momentarily but Kennedy frees himself.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A cross from Kennedy lands.
Rumbalo staying out of range there.
Rumbalo lands a nice looking body shot.
Rumbalo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kennedy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rumbalo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rumbalo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rumbalo scores with the left hand. Kennedy knows he should have avoided that one.
Rumbalo blocks a jab.
Rumbalo lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Rumbalo tests Kennedy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kennedy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rumbalo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rumbalo defending well as Kennedy loads up on a big left hand.
Kennedy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Kennedy there.
Rumbalo preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Rumbalo gets full guard.
Rumbalo 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.
Kennedy trying to control the position from guard on top but Rumbalo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rumbalo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kennedy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rumbalo 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.
Kennedy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rumbalo has momentary wrist control but Kennedy slips an elbow through the middle.
Kennedy working some strikes from top position.
Rumbalo wants to sweep here but Kennedy controlling him for the moment.
Rumbalo being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rumbalo working a defensive guard here.
Kennedy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rumbalo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reese Rumbalo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Reuben Kennedy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kennedy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rumbalo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rumbalo trying to control but Kennedy postures up.
Kennedy lands with a punch from half guard.
Kennedy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rumbalo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rumbalo looking to control.
Kennedy working some strikes from top position.
Rumbalo has Kennedy pulled in close to control his posture.
Kennedy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kennedy postures up in Rumbalo's guard and throws a big left but Rumbalo blocks it.
Kennedy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rumbalo is trying to keep Kennedy in close.
Kennedy connects with a couple of short punches.
Rumbalo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kennedy is controlling him.
Rumbalo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kennedy is one step ahead there.
Kennedy wants to control from the top but Rumbalo keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rumbalo has control of Kennedy's left arm, preventing Kennedy from doing any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rumbalo moves out of range as Kennedy strikes.
Reese Rumbalo is winning the standup battle so far.
Rumbalo connects with the punch.
Reese Rumbalo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rumbalo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rumbalo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy swings for the body but Rumbalo moves out of range.
Kennedy misses with a hook.
Rumbalo throws a sloppy body shot
and Kennedy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rumbalo rushes Kennedy and presses him up against the cage.
Rumbalo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rumbalo lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kennedy.
Rumbalo has a couple of punches blocked by Kennedy.
Kennedy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rumbalo backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rumbalo manages to break the clinch.
Kennedy drives through and clinches with Rumbalo against the cage.
Rumbalo throws a punch but it's blocked by Kennedy.
Rumbalo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rumbalo working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Rumbalo fails to land.
Rumbalo misses with some punches.
Kennedy has Rumbalo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rumbalo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rumbalo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kennedy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kennedy lands a nice uppercut.
Kennedy can't find room to land a body shot as Rumbalo controls the action.
Kennedy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rumbalo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kennedy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rumbalo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kennedy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rumbalo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kennedy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rumbalo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rumbalo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rumbalo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A left and a right from Rumbalo both land. Nice combination.
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!
Rumbalo lands a head shot.
Kennedy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kennedy goes for a double leg but Rumbalo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rumbalo continues to drive forward.
Rumbalo tests Kennedy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rumbalo scores with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy dives in and scores a takedown into Rumbalo's guard.
Kennedy trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Rumbalo manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Kennedy wants to sweep but no luck.
Rumbalo trying to control but Kennedy is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Reese Rumbalo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Reuben Kennedy's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Kennedy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rumbalo throws out a powerful jab.
Rumbalo throws out a leg kick but Kennedy moves out of range and Rumbalo only half commits.
Rumbalo lands a nice shot that snaps Kennedy's head back.
Rumbalo avoids the body shot from Kennedy.
Rumbalo feints and then cracks Kennedy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kennedy down.
Rumbalo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rumbalo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Donk. Rumbalo catches Kennedy right on the button with a cross.
Rumbalo takes one to the side of the head.
Kennedy looks to land a right hand but Rumbalo moved out of range.
Rumbalo throws a big counter combination but Kennedy scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kennedy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rumbalo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kennedy misses the jab.
Kennedy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rumbalo finds it's way round the side to connect with Kennedy's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kennedy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rumbalo appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy fails to land the takedown.
Rumbalo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rumbalo thumps Kennedy with a low kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rumbalo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kennedy.
Reese Rumbalo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rumbalo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kennedy backwards.
Kennedy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rumbalo swings wildly with an uppercut but Kennedy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kennedy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rumbalo has a couple of punches blocked by Kennedy.
A short uppercut from Kennedy.
Rumbalo throws a punch but it's blocked by Kennedy.
A shot in the inside from Kennedy.
Rumbalo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Reuben Kennedy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kennedy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kennedy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rumbalo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rumbalo is trying to break the clinch but Kennedy is controlling him.
Kennedy misses with a punch on the inside.
Rumbalo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kennedy can do to turn this around?
Kennedy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rumbalo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rumbalo breaks the clinch.
Rumbalo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kennedy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rumbalo throws a sloppy head kick and Kennedy moves out of range easily.
Rumbalo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rumbalo moves into range and clinches up with Kennedy.
A head punch on the inside from Rumbalo fails to land.
Kennedy has a couple of punches blocked by Rumbalo.
Rumbalo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kennedy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rumbalo finds it's way round the side to connect with Kennedy's head.
Good standup being displayed there by Rumbalo as he connects with a hook.
Kennedy is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rumbalo scores with a counter punch that sends Kennedy to the canvas! Rumbalo smells blood - he's punishing Kennedy with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Kennedy has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reese Rumbalo!
An out of breath Reese Rumbalo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bam Bam Gigolo (ranked 1469 p4p, 2187 weight class) and Kiki Eketone (ranked 211 p4p, 311 weight class). Kiki Eketone looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bam Bam Gigolo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kiki Eketone!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Peter Branson and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eketone slips a jab from Gigolo.
Eketone looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gigolo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Eketone.
Gigolo walks into a straight right hand from Eketone.
It looks like Bam Bam Gigolo has been cut.
Gigolo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gigolo is looking for a kimura here.
Gigolo controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gigolo is thwarting Eketone's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gigolo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gigolo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Eketone sees it coming and defends easily.
Gigolo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Eketone controlling the position for now.
Gigolo controlling the pace.
Gigolo postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Eketone to stand up.
Gigolo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gigolo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Eketone.
Eketone throws a lazy right hand but Gigolo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gigolo misses with a body shot
and Eketone counters with a stiff right hand.
Gigolo misses with a takedown
and Eketone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gigolo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Eketone lands a jab to Gigolo's midsection.
Eketone fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gigolo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Eketone throws an off balance right hand
and Gigolo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gigolo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gigolo wants to pass the guard but Eketone is keeping the position.
Eketone utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Gigolo'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.
Gigolo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gigolo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gigolo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gigolo cracks Eketone with a solid left hand.
Gigolo controlling from the top position.
Gigolo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gigolo sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A big right from Eketone misses.
Gigolo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Eketone's waist but Eketone gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gigolo off to one side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kiki Eketone will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bam Bam Gigolo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A punch lands to the side of Gigolo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Eketone throws the left hand but Gigolo avoids the punch easily.
Gigolo shoots in but Eketone avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gigolo walks into a jab.
Gigolo walks into a left hand.
Gigolo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gigolo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Eketone keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gigolo is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gigolo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
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.
Gigolo winds up and cracks Eketone with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gigolo works his way into full mount!
Gigolo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Eketone is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gigolo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gigolo is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Eketone is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Eketone flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Gigolo anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Eketone and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Gigolo slips an arm under Eketone chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Gigolo has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Gigolo is squeezing on Eketone like an anaconda would it's prey. Eketone fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bam Bam Gigolo!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
34% |
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