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KIFC 94- PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Davey Allen (ranked 2319 p4p, 2886 weight class) and Ryan Holiday (ranked 303 p4p, 356 weight class). Ryan Holiday is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Davey Allen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ryan Holiday!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Daniel Franklin and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holiday scores with a nice strike.
 It looks like Davey Allen has been cut.
Allen 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.
Holiday defending well as Allen loads up on a big left hand.
Allen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Holiday defending well as Allen loads up on a big left hand.
Allen blocks a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Allen as he connects with a hook.
Allen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Allen throws a big shot that misses.
Allen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Holiday defends well and Allen ends up having to push Holiday into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Allen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Holiday.
Holiday blocks an uppercut.
Allen stalling.
Holiday looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Holiday stalls.
Allen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Holiday pushes Allen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holiday is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Holiday pushes Allen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Allen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Allen trying to land knees to the body.
Allen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Allen slows down the pace here.
Holiday is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Holiday can't find room to land a body shot as Allen controls the action.
Holiday misses with a body punch.
Holiday tries to stall but Allen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Holiday lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Allen just leaning against Holiday, taking a breather.
Holiday looking to slow down the pace here.
Allen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holiday lands an uppercut.
Holiday swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holiday throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Allens head.
Holiday lands with a left to the head.
Holiday fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Holiday struggles to land a body shot inside as Allen controls his hands.
Allen slows down the pace here.
Allen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Allen blocks a body shot from Holiday.
Allen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Allen misses with some punches.
Allen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Allen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Allen.
A nice left hand lands by Allen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holiday working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Allen slows down the pace here.
Holiday has Allen pushed against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Allen as Holiday tries to tie him up.
Holiday managing to block the knees to the body from Allen.
Holiday blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Allen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Allen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Allen avoiding damage.
Allen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Holiday being controlled against the cage.
Allen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen misses with a body punch.
Holiday struggles to land a body shot inside as Allen controls his hands.
Holiday lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Holiday swings wildly with an uppercut but Allen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holiday gets through Allen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Allen tries a body shot but Holiday blocks it.
Allen stalling against the cage.
Holiday lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Allen backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Allen effectively controlling the action here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Davey Allen.
Nice cross by Allen.
Holiday tries to clinch but Allen moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ryan Holiday will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Davey Allen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Allen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Holiday's waist but Holiday gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Allen off to one side.
Holiday steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Ryan Holiday is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Allen misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Holiday to counter with a crisp jab.
Allen throws a right hand that misses
and Holiday counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Holiday scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Allen doesn't seem bothered though.
Allen throws a shot from downtown. Holiday moves away and avoids it.
Allen sets himself, and Holiday steps forward looking for the clinch! Allen avoids it this time.
Holiday instigates a clinch.
Holiday throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Allens head.
Allen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Allen.
Holiday tries a body shot but Allen blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holiday lands a left hand that snaps the head of Allen backwards.
Holiday misses with a short punch on the inside.
Allen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Holiday tries to work over Allen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Allen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Holiday lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holiday is trying to stall.
Allen taking a breather.
Holiday tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Allen's elbow.
Holiday lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ryan Holiday seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Holiday digs a right hand underneath Allen's ribcage. Allen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Holiday scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Holiday lands with a light punch inside.
Holiday misses with the head strike.
Holiday is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Allen is defending well for now.
Allen misses with some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Holiday missing with knees to the body.
Holiday working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holiday tries to land knees in the clinch but Allen avoids the damage to the body.
Holiday is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Allen is keeping busy.
Holiday wants to stall.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Holiday letting Allen take a breather here.
Holiday fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Holiday has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Holiday missing with knees to the body.
Holiday scores with a nice hook to the head.
Holiday lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Allen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Holiday avoids it.
A nice left hand lands by Holiday.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Holiday creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Holiday tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Allen's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen misses with a body punch.
Allen swings wildly with an uppercut but Holiday uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holiday is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Allen is keeping busy.
Holiday is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Holiday avoiding damage as Allen throws knees to the body.
Allen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Allen.
Allen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Allen blocking some punches.
Allen trying to control the position but instead, Holiday has worked for underhooks and has pushed Allen into the cage.
Allen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Holiday throws a punch but it's blocked by Allen.
Holiday scores with a shot to the side of Allen's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Holiday.
Allen trying to land knees to the body.
A short right from Allen.
Allen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Allen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Holiday lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Holiday is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Holiday is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Holiday just leaning against Allen, taking a breather.
Holiday scores with a nice hook to the head.
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!
Allen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Holiday avoiding damage as Allen throws knees to the body.
Holiday misses with a punch on the inside.
Allen blocks an uppercut.
Allen trying to stall but Holiday improves his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Holiday showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Davey Allen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Allen misses with a hook
and Holiday counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Allen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Holiday counters with a nice uppercut.
Holiday looks to score with a jab to the body but Allen is just out of range.
Allen tries to counter with a takedown but Holiday is quick to defend against it.
Holiday gets a clinch.
Allen misses with the head strike.
Allen slowing the pace effectively.
Holiday throws a punch but it's blocked by Allen.
Holiday missing with knees to the body.
Holiday softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen avoiding damage as Holiday throws knees to the body.
Holiday lands a left hand that snaps the head of Allen backwards.
Allen avoiding damage as Holiday throws knees to the body.
Allen misses with a punch on the inside.
Allen misses with some punches.
A short right from Holiday on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holiday lands a left hand.
Holiday swings wildly with an uppercut but Allen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Allen struggles to land a body shot inside as Holiday controls his hands.
Allen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Allen has Holiday pressed against the cage.
Holiday swings wildly with an uppercut but Allen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Allen throws a punch but it's blocked by Holiday.
Holiday taking a breather.
Holiday stalling in the clinch but Allen improves position.
Allen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Holiday tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Holiday misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holiday misses with a body punch.
Davey Allen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holiday working aggressively here.
Holiday is trying to stall.
Holiday tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Allen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Holiday avoids it.
Allen misses with a punch on the inside.
Allen working aggressively here.
Holiday is looking to control Allen's arms but Allen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Holiday has his back to the cage.
Allen misses with some punches.
Holiday misses with the head strike.
Holiday misses with the head strike.
Holiday working aggressively here.
Holiday throws a head punch that misses.
Allen swings wildly with an uppercut but Holiday uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holiday misses with a short punch on the inside.
Allen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Allen prevents a body shot from Holiday.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Allen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Holiday lands with a light punch inside.
Allen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Holiday.
Allen tries a body shot but Holiday blocks it.
Allen just leaning against Holiday, taking a breather.
Holiday managing to block the knees to the body from Allen.
Allen lands a right hand.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Holiday working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Holiday struggles to land a body shot inside as Allen controls his hands.
Allen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Holiday backwards.
Allen is stalling here.
The referee calls for Allen to work.
Allen seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Holiday tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holiday is struggling to control the position.
Holiday missing with knees to the body.
Holiday taking a breather.
Allen blocking some punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Allen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Holiday avoids it.
Holiday tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Allen trying to land knees to the body.
Allen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Allen misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Allen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ryan Holiday is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Holiday lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Holiday comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Holiday 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Holiday!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Claus Montgomery (ranked 2812 p4p, 2233 weight class) and Phillip Personal Space (ranked 351 p4p, 294 weight class). Claus Montgomery has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Claus Montgomery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Phillip Personal Space!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Daniel Franklin and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Personal Space misses.
Montgomery shoots in for a takedown but Personal Space shows good takedown defense.
Montgomery takes a swing at Personal Space's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Montgomery misses its intended target.
Personal Space throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Montgomery uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Personal Space.
Montgomery lands with a right hand.
Personal Space lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Personal Space throws out a loose jab but Montgomery uses good head movement to avoid it.
Montgomery misses with a hook.
Montgomery throws a jab but it's blocked by Personal Space.
Personal Space looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Personal Space keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montgomery uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Personal Space.
Personal Space tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Montgomery was well out of range. Poor timing from Personal Space.
Personal Space just misses with a punch to the body.
Montgomery looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Personal Space is fending him off so far but Montgomery persists. Nope, Personal Space circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Claus Montgomery. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Personal Space avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Montgomery ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Personal Space moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montgomery punishes Personal Space's body with a nice straight punch.
Phillip Personal Space is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Personal Space slips a straight right by Montgomery.
Montgomery slips under a jab.
Personal Space clinches up with Montgomery and pushes him back against the cage.
Personal Space misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Personal Space.
Montgomery is trying to break free.
Personal Space lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Personal Space tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Montgomery has been working on his balance at PhoQus Island Training, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Personal Space.
Montgomery can't get the takedown.
Montgomery is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Personal Space scores with a hook to the body.
Montgomery wants to take the fight to the mat but Personal Space manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Personal Space's coach down at PhoQus Island Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Personal Space's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Personal Space pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Montgomery scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Personal Space defending well as Montgomery loads up on a big left hand.
Montgomery misses with an uppercut
and Personal Space counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Personal Space.
Montgomery ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Personal Space moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Montgomery clobbers Personal Space with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Personal Space misses the jab.
Montgomery takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Montgomery throws a shot to the body.
Personal Space misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Montgomery.
Montgomery appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Personal Space steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Montgomery.
Montgomery swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Personal Space counters with a straight right hand.
Montgomery throws a nice looking combination but Personal Space bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Personal Space throws out a counter right but Montgomery avoids it with no problem.
Personal Space dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Personal Space slaps away a takedown attempt from Montgomery, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Montgomery is breathing heavily.
Montgomery throws a sloppy body shot
and Montgomery takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Personal Space slips under a jab.
Montgomery lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Personal Space takes one on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Personal Space ducks under a wild hook from Montgomery.
Personal Space is looking for the big counter here.
Personal Space has taken the fight to the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Personal Space.
Personal Space gets underhooks to prevent Montgomery's takedown attempt.
Montgomery is trying to force a seperation but Personal Space has the dominant position.
Personal Space lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Personal Space.
Montgomery tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Personal Space just stands there and leans against the cage.
Montgomery tries to pull guard but Personal Space forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Personal Space lands a body shot in the clinch.
Personal Space scores with a shoulder strike.
Personal Space lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Montgomery.
Personal Space lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A hook to the body from Personal Space.
Montgomery is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Personal Space leaning against his opponent.
Personal Space lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Personal Space.
A hook to the body from Personal Space.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Personal Space lands a right hand.
Personal Space working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Montgomery takes a shot to the head.
Personal Space stops a takedown attempt from Montgomery.
Montgomery wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short body shot lands from Personal Space as the two fighters clinch.
Montgomery letting Personal Space take a breather here.
Personal Space lands a body punch.
Montgomery can't break the clinch.
Montgomery takes a shot to the head.
Personal Space avoiding damage.
Montgomery is trying to drag Personal Space to the mat but Personal Space just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short right from Personal Space.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phillip Personal Space dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
The fighters circling - Montgomery throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Montgomery ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Personal Space moves away.
Montgomery sizes up Personal Space with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Montgomery gets tackled into the cage by Personal Space. Personal Space maintains the clinch.
Personal Space lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Personal Space.
Personal Space keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Montgomery's efforts to push away.
A right handed body shot lands from Personal Space.
A short uppercut from Personal Space.
Montgomery tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Personal Space just stands there and leans against the cage.
Montgomery wants to take the fight to the mat but Personal Space manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montgomery jumps guard but Personal Space stands there with Montgomery around his waist. Montgomery gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Claus Montgomery. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right hook to the body lands for Personal Space.
A right hook to the body lands for Personal Space.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Personal Space presses Montgomery against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Montgomery wants to take the fight to the mat but Personal Space manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Personal Space scores with a nice hook to the head.
Personal Space works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Personal Space working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Personal Space lands with a light punch inside.
Personal Space makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Personal Space.
Personal Space lands a body shot.
A short right from Personal Space on the inside.
Montgomery tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Personal Space smiles and moves away.
Personal Space uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Montgomery.
Montgomery keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Personal Space looks to score with a jab to the body but Montgomery is just out of range.
Claus Montgomery is winning the standup battle so far.
Personal Space throws a good cross that connects.
 Montgomery is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Personal Space throws a lazy right hand but Montgomery sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Personal Space lands a big right hand that sends Montgomery crashing to the mat! Personal Space stays standing though and waves Montgomery back to his feet!
Oh Montgomery is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Personal Space scores with a shot to the body.
Personal Space fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Montgomery looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Montgomery walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Montgomery limp body while Personal Space jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Phillip Personal Space!
Phillip Personal Space 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Herve Villechaize (ranked 3418 p4p, 1503 weight class) and Toshiro Hitsugaya (ranked 203 p4p, 105 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Brawler
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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 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Herve Villechaize!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Toshiro Hitsugaya!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, David Hoff and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Villechaize walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hitsugaya throws a series of strikes that have Villechaize backpedaling.
Villechaize is rocked!
Hitsugaya lands a nice shot to the body.
Villechaize takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Oh Villechaize is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hitsugaya.
Villechaize throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hitsugaya's waist but Hitsugaya gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Villechaize off to one side.
Hitsugaya lands a big right hand that sends Villechaize crashing to the mat! Hitsugaya stays standing though and waves Villechaize back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Villechaize misses with a right hand
and Hitsugaya counters with a crisp right that sends Villechaize to the canvas! Hitsugaya follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toshiro Hitsugaya!
Toshiro Hitsugaya was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Givaldo Torres (ranked 1580 p4p, 1816 weight class) and WatchingFrom TheNoseBleeds (ranked 225 p4p, 243 weight class). WatchingFrom TheNoseBleeds told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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5 - 1 - 0 |
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4 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Givaldo Torres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, WatchingFrom TheNoseBleeds!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Dirk Anderson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from TheNoseBleeds.
Torres wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've been told by Torres's head coaches at PhoQus Island Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Torres ducks under a wild hook from TheNoseBleeds.
Torres tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but TheNoseBleeds paws at him with a jab and circles away.
TheNoseBleeds closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
 It looks like WatchingFrom TheNoseBleeds has been cut.
TheNoseBleeds with a hook.
TheNoseBleeds tries for a takedown but Torres sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Torres throws an off balance right hand
and TheNoseBleeds counters with a nice double leg into side control. Torres won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torres tries to get back to half guard but can't.
TheNoseBleeds is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Torres is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Torres tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Torres takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Torres's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Torres tries to improve position but can't.
TheNoseBleeds wants to lay and pray for a moment but Torres keeps working.
TheNoseBleeds working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
TheNoseBleeds cracks Torres with a big elbow.
Torres taking punishment in the form of punches.
TheNoseBleeds looks up at the clock and then as Torres takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, TheNoseBleeds smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Torres is trying to get back to half guard.
TheNoseBleeds controlling the position.
Torres sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
TheNoseBleeds looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
TheNoseBleeds slips a nice elbow through Torres's hands, connecting with Torres's forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
TheNoseBleeds scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
TheNoseBleeds is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
TheNoseBleeds is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Torres is trying to get back to full guard.
TheNoseBleeds winds up and cracks Torres with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
TheNoseBleeds scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
TheNoseBleeds winds up and cracks Torres with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
TheNoseBleeds works his foot free and advances to mount.
TheNoseBleeds is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Torres can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres can't escape the position.
TheNoseBleeds has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
TheNoseBleeds is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Torres can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
TheNoseBleeds working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Torres really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
TheNoseBleeds lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Torres is rocked!
TheNoseBleeds connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Oh Torres is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from TheNoseBleeds! Torres is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). WatchingFrom TheNoseBleeds!
WatchingFrom TheNoseBleeds 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Demarcus Flatendo (ranked 1815 p4p, 2045 weight class) and Peyton Moore (ranked 285 p4p, 324 weight class). Demarcus Flatendo had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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BJJ White Belt
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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 6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Demarcus Flatendo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Peyton Moore!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Peter Branson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Flatendo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Moore doesn't seem phased though.
It looks like Peyton Moore has been cut.
A slow jab from Flatendo misses its intended target.
We've been told by Flatendo's head coaches at PhoQus Island Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Moore tries to land a front kick but Flatendo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Moore looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
An inside leg kick from Moore misses.
Flatendo scores with a nice strike.
Flatendo tries to clinch
letting Moore counter with a right hand.
Moore avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Moore throws a good cross that connects.
Flatendo misses with a few strikes there.
Moore shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Flatendo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flatendo dips to his left and cracks Moore with an uppercut!
Flatendo tries to clinch but Moore moves out of range.
Flatendo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Moore paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Moore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flatendo.
Flatendo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Flatendo avoids a kick to the body.
Flatendo tries to clinch up but Moore circles away and keeps his distance.
Moore swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Flatendo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Moore appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flatendo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Moore cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Moore lands a really nice looking cross but Flatendo seems unphased.
Flatendo moves to clinch but Moore breaks away
and Moore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Flatendo misses with a straight right.
Flatendo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Moore circles away quickly and effectively.
Moore follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Moore bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Flatendo's head backwards.
Moore showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Flatendo.
Flatendo throws a lazy uppercut
and Moore makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Flatendo throws a jab when Moore was well out of range.
Moore jabs at Flatendo's body.
Demarcus Flatendo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flatendo misses with a right hand
and Moore counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flatendo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Flatendo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Moore thuds a left hand into Flatendo's body.
Flatendo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flatendo misses with a right hand
and Moore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Moore lands a body shot.
Flatendo misses with an uppercut
and Moore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Flatendo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Moore counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Flatendo is breathing heavily.
Flatendo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Flatendo falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Moore counter with a right hand.
A left lands for Moore.
Moore lands with a good body shot.
Moore fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Flatendo is out of range.
Flatendo is looking to counter punch.
Moore connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Flatendo's hands.
Flatendo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Flatendo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Flatendo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Moore counters with a nice body shot.
Moore throws a push kick but Flatendo slaps the foot to one side.
Moore is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Flatendo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Flatendo.
Flatendo is looking to clinch but Moore is avoiding it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Moore.
Moore throws the kick towards the body but Flatendo avoids it.
No joy there for Moore, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab from Flatendo misses.
Moore now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Moore lands a right hook to the body.
Moore punishes Flatendo's body with a nice straight punch.
Flatendo throws a hook but Moore avoids it easily.
Flatendo wants to clinch.
A jab from Flatendo misses.
Moore lands with an uppercut that bounces Flatendo off the cage and back into range.
Flatendo closes the distance but Moore moves to the side
and Moore counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Flatendo.
Flatendo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Moore throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moore lands a right hook to the body.
Moore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Flatendo.
Flatendo looks to land a left hand but Moore moved out of range nicely.
Flatendo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Moore connects with a body shot.
Flatendo throws a nice looking combination but Moore bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Moore lands a slapping body shot.
Flatendo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Moore counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flatendo darts in trying to clinch
and Moore counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peyton Moore dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peyton Moore's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
The fighters circling - Flatendo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Moore scores with a push kick.
Flatendo moves into the clinch successfully.
Moore's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Moore swings wildly with an uppercut but Flatendo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moore trying to stall but Flatendo improves his position.
Flatendo misses with the head strike.
Moore is looking to break free of the clinch but Flatendo has double underhooks.
Moore manages to break the clinch.
Flatendo misses the jab.
Nice uppercut there from Moore.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flatendo swinging wildly here.
Moore lands a slapping body shot.
Nice body punch from Moore.
Nice body punch from Moore.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flatendo tries to clinch up.
Moore scores with the left hand. Flatendo knows he should have avoided that one.
Moore has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Flatendo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Moore makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Moore connects with a right hand. Flatendo shakes it off.
Flatendo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Moore is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Flatendo rather than just go for the knockout.
Moore ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Moore looks to land a body kick but Flatendo moved away.
An attempted straight right counter from Flatendo misses the target.
Flatendo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Moore to counter with a crisp jab.
Moore digs a good body shot into Flatendo's ribs.
Flatendo tries to clinch but Moore moves out of range.
Moore cracks Flatendo with an open hand slap.
Moore tries to land a leg kick but Flatendo saw it coming and moves away.
Flatendo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flatendo tries to close the distance and clinch but Moore swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Flatendo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flatendo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Moore. That one must have hurt.
Flatendo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Flatendo throws a right hand that misses
and Moore counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Moore moves forwards but Flatendo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Flatendo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Moore connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Flatendo scrambles back to his feet.
Moore scores with a hook to the body. Flatendo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Flatendo misses with a double jab.
Moore with a nice cross.
Flatendo throws a hook to the side of Moore's head but Moore sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Moore throws a wild body kick that Flatendo sees coming a mile off.
Flatendo ducks right into an uppercut from Moore.
Flatendo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Flatendo is rocked!
Moore punishes Flatendo's body with a nice straight punch.
Oh Flatendo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Moore weaves into range and cracks Flatendo right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Flatendo goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Moore is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Peyton Moore!
Peyton Moore decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michiel Kortenhorst (ranked 1342 p4p, 1360 weight class) and David Goldberg (ranked 193 p4p, 197 weight class). Michiel Kortenhorst is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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26
200
5 - 2 - 0 |
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190
5 - 3 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Brawler
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Michiel Kortenhorst!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, David Goldberg!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, David Hoff and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goldberg tries to land a front kick but Kortenhorst steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Goldberg circles away from the clinch attempt.
Goldberg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kortenhorst.
Kortenhorst tries to clinch but Goldberg is having none of it.
Kortenhorst looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Goldberg is fending him off so far but Kortenhorst persists. Nope, Goldberg circles away and we're back to standing.
Goldberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Kortenhorst is just out of range.
Goldberg bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Goldberg is looking to take a break and control but Kortenhorst is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kortenhorst takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Goldberg in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Kortenhorst definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kortenhorst tries to improve position but can't.
Goldberg working away.
Kortenhorst is looking for a sweep.
Kortenhorst is not content to let Goldberg control the position.
Goldberg is working Kortenhorst over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kortenhorst tries to bench press Goldberg off him but Goldberg keeps the position.
Goldberg landing strikes.
Kortenhorst tries to buck Goldberg off but Goldberg is having none of it.
Goldberg controls the position from side control.
Goldberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kortenhorst keeps working.
Kortenhorst prevents Goldberg from moving into mount.
Kortenhorst is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goldberg working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kortenhorst is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Goldberg's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kortenhorst has hold of Goldberg's hands but Goldberg slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Goldberg looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kortenhorst tries to roll over but Goldberg keeps him under control.
Goldberg wants to pass the guard but Kortenhorst is defending well.
Goldberg looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kortenhorst tries to roll over but Goldberg keeps him under control.
Kortenhorst trying to control but Goldberg postures up.
Kortenhorst is looking for a sweep. Goldberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kortenhorst trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Goldberg is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kortenhorst can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg prevents Kortenhorst from getting the reversal.
Kortenhorst sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Goldberg wants to take a breather but Kortenhorst is having none of it.
Goldberg working the head and body with strikes.
Kortenhorst is pressing down on Goldberg's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Goldberg is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kortenhorst keeping moving, preventing Goldberg from controlling successfully.
Goldberg looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kortenhorst is trying to control the position but Goldberg postures up.
Kortenhorst looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg distracts Kortenhorst with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kortenhorst looking to control.
Kortenhorst pulls Goldberg in close to his closed guard and prevents Goldberg from doing any damage or advancing position.
Goldberg is pushing down on Kortenhorst's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kortenhorst is fighting to maintain full guard but Goldberg has managed to sneak the leg through.
Goldberg is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kortenhorst on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Goldberg working the head and body with strikes.
Goldberg is thwarting Kortenhorst's attempts to control the position.
Goldberg seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kortenhorst is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kortenhorst looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David Goldberg dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Goldberg swings for the body but Kortenhorst moves out of range.
Kortenhorst has taken the fight to the clinch.
Goldberg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Goldberg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kortenhorst moves into the clinch.
Goldberg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Goldberg misses with a straight right.
Goldberg uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kortenhorst has time to react.
Kortenhorst closes the distance and pushes Goldberg back into the cage.
Goldberg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goldberg gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Goldberg is nestled in close to Kortenhorst, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kortenhorst moves into full guard.
Goldberg makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kortenhorst is looking to sweep but instead, Goldberg has passed into half guard.
Kortenhorst gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kortenhorst is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Goldberg frees his head nicely. Oh but Kortenhorst has switched to an armbar! Goldberg is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Michiel Kortenhorst!
A pretty intense looking Michiel Kortenhorst took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Forrester Jr (ranked 1948 p4p, 1513 weight class) and Leonard Read (ranked 306 p4p, 232 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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27
205
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213
9 - 4 - 0 |
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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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Thomas Forrester Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Leonard Read!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Sandra Marshall and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Forrester Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Read.
Read shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Forrester Jr manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Read won't allow Forrester Jr to get back to his feet.
Read trying to move into half guard but instead Forrester Jr has managed to sweep!
Read tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Forrester Jr trying to control but Read is working from the bottom.
Read working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Forrester Jr has passed into half guard!
Forrester Jr wants to control but Read is keeping him busy.
Forrester Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Read on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Read wants to control but Forrester Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Forrester Jr prevents Read from improving his position.
Read looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forrester Jr is trying to work for a kimura but Read is defending well.
Read wants to get back to full guard.
Forrester Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Read is looking to control Forrester Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Read avoid being mounted?
Read tries to get to full guard but Forrester Jr has control of the leg.
Read controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Read tries to roll over but Forrester Jr keeps him under control.
Read gets back to full guard.
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.
Read is trying to keep Forrester Jr in close.
Read escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Forrester Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Forrester Jr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Read is trying to keep Forrester Jr in close.
Forrester Jr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Forrester Jr trying to control but Read is working from the bottom.
Read working for a triangle but Forrester Jr defends it easily.
Read is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Forrester Jr defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forrester Jr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Read working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Forrester Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Forrester Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Forrester Jr trying to stand up but can't free himself from Read's guard.
Read looking to control.
Forrester Jr wants to control from the top but Read keeps moving.
Forrester Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Read is retaining full guard.
Read controls Forrester Jr momentarily but Forrester Jr frees himself.
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.
Forrester Jr wants to stand but Read has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Read trying to keep a closed guard but Forrester Jr is proving a slippery customer.
Forrester Jr trying to stand up but can't free himself from Read's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Read is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Forrester Jr forces his way into half guard.
Forrester Jr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Read has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Leonard Read will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Read swinging wildly here.
Read shoots in but no luck this time.
Read takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
It looks like Leonard Read has been cut.
Forrester Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Read moves away from the strike by Forrester Jr.
Read doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Forrester Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Read tries to score a power double leg takedown but Forrester Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Read somewhat.
A jab from Forrester Jr finds it's way through Read's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forrester Jr throws a hook but Read avoids it easily.
Read shoots in but no luck this time.
Thomas Forrester Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonard Read.
Decent striking displayed by Forrester Jr there.
Leonard Read seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Forrester Jr looks to land a left hand but Read moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forrester Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Read shoots in but no luck this time.
Read misses with a takedown attempt - Forrester Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Forrester Jr darts in and clinches Read up against the cage.
Read drops down looking for an ankle pick but Forrester Jr pulls his leg out and moves away.
Read fails with the takedown
and Forrester Jr counters with a nice body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Read is defended easily by Forrester Jr.
Read has his takedown stuffed
and Forrester Jr counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Read has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Thomas Forrester Jr!
An out of breath and clearly excited Thomas Forrester Jr thanked Island clothing lite for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Willie Dixon (ranked 893 p4p, 1145 weight class) and Semen Voribiev (ranked 65 p4p, 84 weight class). Willie Dixon 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Willie Dixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Semen Voribiev!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Peter Branson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Voribiev drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dixon is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Voribiev off and has taken his back!
Voribiev is trying to defend against the choke here but Dixon has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Dixon Tightens the hold and Voribiev taps out furiously! Dixon displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Willie Dixon!
A victorious Willie Dixon 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Buzz Bullard (ranked 635 p4p, 935 weight class) and Jeremy King (ranked 43 p4p, 68 weight class). King comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Hail to the King - Avenged Sevenfold kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Buzz Bullard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jeremy King!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Bart Greer and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bullard swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by King.
King tries to move into range but Bullard moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bullard definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bullard slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
King throws a shot to the body.
Bullard throws an overhand right that lands on King's shoulder, as King tries to avoid the shot.
Bullard lands a lovely overhand right.
Bullard throws a hook but King avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Bullard misses the target.
Bullard lands with an overhand left.
King fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
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!
Bullard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bullard catches King with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bullard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has King pinned against the cage. King gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Bullard misses
and King counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bullard tries to clinch but King is having none of it.
Bullard throws a sloppy body shot
letting King counter with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by King.
Bullard throws a jab when King was well out of range.
King has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bullard thuds a left hand into King's body.
Bullard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but King paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bullard throws a sloppy body shot
and King counters with a right hand to the body.
King throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bullard.
Bullard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent King stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bullard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bullard misses with a lunging right hand
and King counters with a nice uppercut.
King on the wrong end of a nice hook.
King fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bullard swings away with a body shot that misses
letting King counter with a right hand.
Bullard is rocked!
Bullard misses with a shot to the body
and King counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jeremy King!
Jeremy King decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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