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UIW 6: Road to Champions PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Too Young To Stop Hitting (ranked 4187 p4p, 4128 weight class) and Bjorn Weiss (ranked 284 p4p, 279 weight class). 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 bantamweight 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, Too Young To Stop Hitting!
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, Bjorn Weiss!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Daniel Franklin and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weiss has managed to clinch.
To Stop Hitting stops a takedown attempt from Weiss.
Weiss has To Stop Hitting pressed against the cage, preventing To Stop Hitting from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Weiss tries to score a body lock takedown but To Stop Hitting shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Weiss tries to work over To Stop Hitting's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
To Stop Hitting pulls guard effortlessly.
To Stop Hitting working a defensive guard here.
Weiss trying to control but To Stop Hitting is working from the bottom.
Weiss is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Weiss should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
To Stop Hitting managing to control the position.
Weiss is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
To Stop Hitting looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
To Stop Hitting is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
To Stop Hitting seems keen to control Weiss's posture.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Good standup being displayed there by To Stop Hitting as he connects with a hook.
Weiss shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as To Stop Hitting sprawls well. To Stop Hitting wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Weiss gets slowly back to his feet.
Too Young To Stop Hitting has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjorn Weiss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
To Stop Hitting shoots in for a takedown but Weiss shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Weiss closes the distance and clinches.
Weiss taking a breather.
Weiss is trying to push To Stop Hitting away but To Stop Hitting has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
To Stop Hitting fails to pull guard.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Weiss tries to score a body lock takedown but To Stop Hitting shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
To Stop Hitting is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Weiss is keeping busy.
Weiss tries to circle away but To Stop Hitting has him pinned against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
To Stop Hitting blocks a body shot from Weiss.
To Stop Hitting holding his opponent close, against the cage.
To Stop Hitting wants a takedown but no success here.
Weiss breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
To Stop Hitting dives in for a single leg takedown but Weiss sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
To Stop Hitting wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
To Stop Hitting is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Weiss is defending well.
To Stop Hitting drops down looking for an ankle pick but Weiss pulls his leg out and moves away.
To Stop Hitting closes this distance looking for a takedown but Weiss circles away.
To Stop Hitting is breathing heavily.
To Stop Hitting fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by To Stop Hitting or perhaps it was just good defense by Weiss, which made it look bad.
Weiss tries to score a power double leg takedown but To Stop Hitting sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Weiss somewhat.
Weiss shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. To Stop Hitting defends it nicely.
Weiss misses with a takedown attempt - To Stop Hitting sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As Weiss tries to get set, To Stop Hitting tries to push him back and clinch up but Weiss manages to avoid the attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
To Stop Hitting moves in looking to clinch but Weiss pushes him off.
Weiss throws a right and a left that To Stop Hitting avoids nicely.
Weiss drives through and clinches with To Stop Hitting against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Weiss dominated that round.
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.
Nice sprawl there from To Stop Hitting as Weiss shoots in.
To Stop Hitting slaps away a takedown attempt from Weiss, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Weiss closes the distance and clinches.
To Stop Hitting goes for a takedown attempt but Weiss pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Too Young To Stop Hitting is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Weiss looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Weiss moves into range and clinches up with To Stop Hitting.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weiss gets control of To Stop Hitting's arms and successfully pulls guard. Weiss will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
To Stop Hitting wants to control from the top but Weiss keeps moving.
Weiss has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but To Stop Hitting has passed into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
To Stop Hitting decides to stand back up.
Weiss closes the distance and clinches up with To Stop Hitting, looking for a takedown. Weiss pushes To Stop Hitting against the cage but To Stop Hitting circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Too Young To Stop Hitting has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjorn Weiss.
To Stop Hitting dives in and grabs Weiss's left leg, looking for a takedown. Weiss pushes down on To Stop Hitting's head and hops out.
Weiss darts in looking for a takedown but To Stop Hitting gets double underhooks and turns Weiss into the cage.
To Stop Hitting throws a quick counter head kick but Weiss was just out of range.
To Stop Hitting will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Weiss keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And Weiss tries to counter it with a takedown but To Stop Hitting pushes his down on his head and steps out.
To Stop Hitting tries to land a front kick but Weiss steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
To Stop Hitting moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
To Stop Hitting wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Weiss has him pressed against the cage.
To Stop Hitting is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Weiss will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning To Stop Hitting up against the cage.
To Stop Hitting jumps guard but Weiss turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
To Stop Hitting wants a takedown.
To Stop Hitting blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Weiss stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A head punch on the inside from Weiss fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
To Stop Hitting wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Weiss prevents the takedown attempt.
Weiss is working for takedown but To Stop Hitting is calmly controlling the position for now.
To Stop Hitting is trying to drag Weiss to the mat but Weiss just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
To Stop Hitting pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
To Stop Hitting keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Weiss tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but To Stop Hitting swivels and escapes.
Weiss rushes To Stop Hitting and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Weiss is looking for a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
To Stop Hitting goes for a takedown in the clinch but Weiss prevents it.
Weiss wants to break free but To Stop Hitting has control.
Weiss manages to pull guard.
To Stop Hitting decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Weiss, up you get!
No luck for Weiss with that takedown attempt.
Weiss is breathing heavily.
To Stop Hitting has a takedown stuffed.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Weiss tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but To Stop Hitting paws at him with a jab and circles away.
To Stop Hitting looks to land a body kick but Weiss moved away.
Weiss is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bjorn Weiss will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!
Weiss fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
To Stop Hitting lands a right hook to the body.
To Stop Hitting lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
 It looks like Bjorn Weiss has been cut.
Weiss misses with a wild body shot.
Oooooh!!! To Stop Hitting has knocked Weiss down with a huge combo! To Stop Hitting steps away and waves a wobbly Weiss back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 Weiss is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
To Stop Hitting fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Weiss square on the jaw! Damn, Weiss is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Too Young To Stop Hitting!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grga Chvarak (ranked 5556 p4p, 5233 weight class) and Kobe Drake (ranked 584 p4p, 569 weight class). Grga Chvarak could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kobe Drake's chin.
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BJJ Blue 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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Grga Chvarak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kobe Drake!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Dirk Anderson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chvarak throws a big shot that misses.
Drake takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chvarak scores with the left hand. Drake knows he should have avoided that one.
Chvarak scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chvarak slips a jab from Drake.
Chvarak rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Drake counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chvarak thinking.
Chvarak misses with a double jab.
Drake looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chvarak pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Despite the aggression on Drake's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chvarak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Drake is looking for the big counter here.
Drake on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chvarak misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chvarak lands with a nice body punch.
Chvarak swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Drake counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Drake gets caught napping as Chvarak dives in and scores a takedown. Drake manages to retain guard.
Chvarak lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Chvarak passes into half guard.
Chvarak has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Chvarak lands a big elbow.
Drake is wriggling around trying to escape.
Chvarak takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drake tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chvarak takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Drake is working to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Chvarak.
Chvarak controlling the pace for now.
Chvarak seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Drake for as long as he can get away with.
Chvarak looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Chvarak controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake is trying to escape the mount.
Drake really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chvarak. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chvarak working Drake over with strikes here.
Chvarak punishing his opponent with strikes.
Chvarak 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.
Chvarak breaks from Drake's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Chvarak controlling the pace for now.
A nice elbow there by Chvarak.
Chvarak with the ground and pound from mount.
Chvarak looking to finish Drake with some ground and pound. This is bad for Drake!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chvarak dominating with strikes here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chvarak controlling from mount.
Drake takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Chvarak content just to control the position here.
The referee warns Drake that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Chvarak punishing his opponent with strikes.
BOOM! Chvarak connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Drake is in a horrible position here. Chvarak smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Chvarak putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Chvarak controlling his opponent.
Chvarak continues to stall.
Chvarak fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grga Chvarak dominated that round.
That's time! Chvarak's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Good shot there by Chvarak.
Chvarak misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chvarak pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Drake swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chvarak stuns Drake with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chvarak looks to land a combination but Drake avoids it well.
Chvarak misses with an uppercut
and Drake counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chvarak clobbers Drake with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chvarak misses with a body shot.
As Chvarak backs off Drake throws a huge counter combo but Chvarak manages to avoid it all.
Drake slips a jab and a cross from Chvarak.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chvarak. Drake does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Drake wants to sweep but no luck.
Drake is looking to stand back up but Chvarak counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Drake.
Drake wants to get back to his feet.
Drake is breathing heavily.
Drake is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chvarak scores with a couple of nice shots.
Drake is trying to get back to full guard.
Chvarak performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Chvarak working Drake over with strikes.
Chvarak controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake wants to control but Chvarak is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Grga Chvarak overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chvarak stalling.
Chvarak works his foot free and advances to mount.
Chvarak unloading with bombs!
Chvarak controlling the pace for now.
Chvarak lands a big shot there that rocks Drake but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chvarak looking to finish Drake with some ground and pound. This is bad for Drake!
Chvarak working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chvarak landing strikes, looking to finish!
Chvarak putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Chvarak working Drake over with strikes here.
Chvarak punishing his opponent with strikes.
Chvarak lands a heavy elbow.
Chvarak lands a couple of good shots and Drake has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Drake is rocked!
Chvarak connects with a big shot to the side of Drake's head.
Drake is still in real trouble! Can Chvarak finish him?
Chvarak has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Drake is defending well but eventually Chvarak manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Drake has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Grga Chvarak!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Too Young For Island (ranked 4248 p4p, 5014 weight class) and Nuori Kaarme (ranked 421 p4p, 450 weight class). Too Young For Island could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nuori Kaarme's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Too Young For Island!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nuori Kaarme!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Daniel Franklin and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
For Island throws a half hearted mid kick.
And Kaarme tries to counter it with a takedown but For Island pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kaarme shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts For Island as he jumps to the side.
For Island tries a head kick but it misses.
Kaarme gets tackled into the cage by For Island. For Island maintains the clinch.
For Island has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kaarme clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
For Island looking to break Kaarme's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kaarme remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise For Island will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
For Island is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Kaarme felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
For Island is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kaarme has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Kaarme is trying to break free.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
For Island looking for the RNC.
For Island is hanging on to Kaarme's back as he tries to escape.
Kaarme looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
For Island working for a choke but Kaarme is defending well.
For Island is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Kaarme won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips For Island off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Too Young For Island!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Bayou (ranked 4429 p4p, 4353 weight class) and Mariusz Pudzianowski (ranked 437 p4p, 431 weight class). Bobby Bayou could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mariusz Pudzianowski'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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bobby Bayou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mariusz Pudzianowski!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Daniel Franklin and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pudzianowski throws a nice looking combination but Bayou bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bayou appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pudzianowski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bayou counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pudzianowski takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pudzianowski throws an off balance right hand
and Bayou counters with a straight right hand.
Mariusz Pudzianowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pudzianowski with a poor takedown
and Bayou counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pudzianowski thinking.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Pudzianowski has eaten all the pies!
Pudzianowski darts in looking for a takedown but Bayou gets double underhooks and turns Pudzianowski into the cage.
Bobby Bayou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mariusz Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski moves to clinch but Bayou breaks away
and Bayou counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Pudzianowski is predictable there
and Bayou counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bayou stuffs the takedown.
Bayou scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
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!
Bayou lands a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pudzianowski shoots and misses
and Bayou counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bayou lands a nice shot to the body.
Pudzianowski looks winded!
A cross from Bayou lands.
Bayou is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pudzianowski walks into a stiff left hand from Bayou.
Bayou scores with a jab.
Bayou stuffs the takedown attempt from Pudzianowski. Pudzianowski gets slowly back to his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Bayou misses its target.
Bayou is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick
and Bayou counters with a left and a right that stings Pudzianowski.
Bayou lands a lovely overhand right.
Bayou is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Pudzianowski fails with the takedown
and Bayou counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pudzianowski tries for a takedown but Bayou circles away easily
and Bayou counters with a left to the body.
Bayou scores with a hook to the body. Pudzianowski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pudzianowski takes one to the side of the head.
Bayou lands a right hook to the body.
Bayou lands with a straight right. Pudzianowski didn't see that one coming.
Pudzianowski misses with a left hand
and Bayou counters with a nice body shot.
Bayou scores with a punch to the head.
Bayou scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pudzianowski in his tracks.
Bayou changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bayou lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bayou.
Pudzianowski is rocked!
Bayou fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pudzianowski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bayou punishes Pudzianowski's body with a nice straight punch.
Bayou lands with a nice body punch.
Bayou throws a shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Bayou as he connects with a hook.
Bayou works over Pudzianowski's head and body with a nice combination.
Pudzianowski is still on wobbly legs! Can Bayou finish him?
Bayou looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bayou finds Pudzianowski's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Pudzianowski flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Bayou lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Pudzianowski will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobby Bayou!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Milo Jones (ranked 4234 p4p, 3253 weight class) and Gregor Reilly (ranked 417 p4p, 355 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Kayne West - Can’t Tell Me Nothing. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Milo Jones!
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, Gregor Reilly!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Dirk Anderson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Reilly saw that one coming.
Reilly displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Jones lands a nice shot that snaps Reilly's head back.
Jones lands with a nice combination. Reilly backs away looking to recover.
Reilly misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Jones backs off Reilly throws a huge counter combo but Jones manages to avoid it all.
Reilly lands with a shot to the body.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reilly manages to avoid it.
Jones connects with a jab.
Jones misses with a jab to the body
and Reilly counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Reilly dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones works Reilly's body with a nice hook.
Milo Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones takes a swing at Reilly's ribcage but misses.
Reilly tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jones lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Reilly with the counter takedown but Jones avoids it easily.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reilly is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Reilly has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Reilly jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Reilly takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jones looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Reilly bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones connects with a body shot.
Reilly swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Reilly thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reilly thuds a left hand into Jones's body.
Reilly drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Reilly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Reilly's head.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Reilly keeps him there for the moment.
Reilly pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reilly bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jones's guard.
Reilly drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Reilly seems to have locked his on tight now - Jones screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Reilly, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Gregor Reilly!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Royce Rosario (ranked 3577 p4p, 3876 weight class) and The Jewru (ranked 372 p4p, 391 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Granite 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Royce Rosario!
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, The Jewru!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Michael Johnstone and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jewru lands with a nice body punch.
Jewru slips a jab from Rosario.
Rosario looks to land a left hand but Jewru moved out of range nicely.
Jewru now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jewru looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rosario takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A cross from Jewru lands.
Rosario throws an off balance right hand
and Jewru connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jewru swings for the body but Rosario moves out of range.
Jewru lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rosario moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rosario takes a swing at Jewru's ribcage but misses.
Jewru uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rosario.
Jewru fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rosario on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jewru lands an overhand right.
Jewru cracks Rosario with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Rosario looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Jewru finish him?
 Rosario is rocked!
Rosario looks to score with a jab to the body but Jewru is just out of range.
Rosario misses with a lunging right hand
and Jewru counters with a big left hand that crumples Rosario! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). The Jewru!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Colby Cheeser (ranked 3476 p4p, 3393 weight class) and Midweight Try (ranked 360 p4p, 353 weight class). Midweight Try has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Colby Cheeser's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Colby Cheeser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Midweight Try!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, David Hoff and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Try cracks Cheeser with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Cheeser looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Try finish him?
 It looks like Colby Cheeser has been cut.
Midweight Try seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Cheeser. Those never looked like landing.
Cheeser uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Try cracks Cheeser with a hook to the temple - Cheeser is on wobbly legs here! Try swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Cheeser falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Try wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Midweight Try!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Parks (ranked 3369 p4p, 2693 weight class) and Angus Young (ranked 243 p4p, 204 weight class). Angus Young will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jackson Parks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Angus Young!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Santiago Holmes and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young drives through and clinches with Parks against the cage.
Parks lands a takedown into guard.
Young is trying to keep Parks in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Young is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Parks postures up in Young's guard and throws a big left but Young blocks it.
Young working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Parks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Young is tightening it up a little... Parks has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Parks reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Parks taps out! Nice BJJ there by Young!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Angus Young!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nicky Santoro (ranked 2571 p4p, 3173 weight class) and Reston Weaver (ranked 300 p4p, 349 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nicky Santoro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Reston Weaver!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, David Hoff and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weaver plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Santoro to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Santoro just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Reston Weaver!
Our winner, Reston Weaver, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Caio Limo (ranked 2937 p4p, 2268 weight class) and Sam Rothstein (ranked 372 p4p, 307 weight class). Sam Rothstein 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Caio Limo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sam Rothstein!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, David Hoff and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rothstein manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Limo on his heels. He'll look to pass Limo's guard now, I'm sure.
Limo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rothstein is one step ahead there.
Rothstein wants to pass the guard but Limo is keeping the position.
Rothstein avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Limo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rothstein gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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.
Rothstein stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Limo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Limo has his foot on Rothstein's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rothstein works his way back into a safe position though.
Limo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rothstein defends it easily.
Rothstein must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rothstein trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Limo throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rothstein escapes and throws Limo's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Rothstein trying to control the position but Limo is working away.
Limo could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Rothstein tries for a kimura but Limo is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Limo trying to control but Rothstein flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Rothstein gets his hands free as Limo looks to control.
Limo is really stuck here.
Limo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Limo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Limo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Limo is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at LazyFighters Gym - Island Boys, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Limo is trying to get back to full guard.
Rothstein is looking to advance position but Limo won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Limo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rothstein wants to control but Limo is keeping him busy.
Rothstein trying to control from Limo's half guard. Limo has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Limo has his foot on Rothstein's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rothstein works his way back into a safe position though.
Limo keeping moving, preventing Rothstein from controlling successfully.
Rothstein won't allow Limo to sweep him here.
Limo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Limo looking for subs off his back but Rothstein has passed one foot through into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Limo tries to get to full guard but Rothstein has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Rothstein dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rothstein closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rothstein lands in his opponent's guard.
Limo is looking for a triangle here but Rothstein uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Rothstein working away.
Limo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rothstein off and has taken his back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Limo is hanging on to Rothstein's back as he tries to escape.
Rothstein trying to control but not successfully.
Limo patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rothstein is in bad spot here.
Rothstein tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Rothstein can't escape the position.
Rothstein is trying to reverse the position but instead Limo has taken his back - oops!
Rothstein rolls, trying to escape but Limo keeps control of the position.
Rothstein is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Limo gets his way!
Rothstein tries to break free.
Limo working for the choke.
Rothstein tries to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rothstein is trying to roll into a better position but Limo has get a rear naked choke and Rothstein is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Caio Limo!
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