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VIP 3: Battle for the Belts R2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Pianko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alfredo Radio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alfredo Radio has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Solid chin |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jeff Pianko!
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, Alfredo Radio!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pianko misses with a body punch
and Radio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pianko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pianko misses with a takedown attempt - Radio sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pianko darts in trying to clinch
and Radio counters with a two punch combo.
Pianko misses with a double jab.
Pianko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Radio sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Pianko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Radio keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Radio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pianko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Pianko with that takedown attempt.
Pianko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pianko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pianko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Radio but Radio pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pianko tries to clinch but Radio moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pianko throws a low kick but it's checked well by Radio.
Pianko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Radio defends it nicely.
Radio leaves Pianko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pianko looks for a takedown but Radio sprawls well.
Jeff Pianko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pianko has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Radio.
Radio prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pianko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Radio avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Radio misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pianko is working for takedown but Radio is calmly controlling the position for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Radio.
Radio misses with a punch on the inside.
Pianko looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Radio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pianko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Radio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pianko.
Pianko tries to clinch
and Radio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pianko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pianko shoots in but no luck this time.
Pianko shoots in for a double leg but Radio sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Radio circles away from the clinch attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pianko moves in looking to clinch but Radio pushes him off.
Radio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfredo Radio dominated that round.
That's time! Pianko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pianko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Radio was well out of range. Poor timing from Pianko.
Pianko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pianko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Radio circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pianko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pianko shoots in for a double leg but Radio sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pianko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Radio blocks the body kick.
Radio walks into a straight right hand from Pianko.
It looks like Alfredo Radio has been cut.
Pianko throws a leg kick but Radio moved away.
Pianko motions for Radio to come forward. Pianko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pianko shoots for a takedown but Radio saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Pianko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pianko dives in and grabs Radio's left leg, looking for a takedown. Radio pushes down on Pianko's head and hops out.
Pianko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Radio is fending him off so far but Pianko persists. Nope, Radio circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck for Pianko with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pianko tries to close the distance and clinch but Radio swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pianko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pianko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Horrible takedown by Pianko or perhaps it was just good defense by Radio which made him look bad.
Pianko fails with a takedown attempt.
Pianko misses with a takedown attempt - Radio sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pianko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pianko fails with a takedown attempt.
Pianko throws a series of punches but Radio avoids them all with ease.
Pianko tries to close the distance and clinch but Radio swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pianko has a takedown stuffed.
Pianko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Radio sprawls well. Radio wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pianko gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pianko throws a wild body kick that Radio sees coming a mile off.
Pianko is looking to land body kicks.
Pianko moves into the clinch.
Radio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pianko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Radio pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Radio misses with a punch on the inside.
Pianko blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Pianko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alfredo Radio's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Radio slaps away a takedown attempt from Pianko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pianko fails to land the takedown.
Pianko misses the shot to the body.
Pianko throws a head kick but Radio moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pianko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Radio swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pianko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Radio's waist but Radio gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pianko off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Pianko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pianko lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pianko shoots in looking for a takedown. Radio tries to sprawl out of it but Pianko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Radio manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jeff Pianko is winning the standup battle so far.
Pianko tries for a takedown but Radio sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Radio stuffs the takedown.
Radio stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Radio wants it to stay on the feet.
Pianko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Radio counters with a crisp right hand that drops Pianko! Radio lets Pianko back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
It looks like Jeff Pianko has been cut.
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!
Radio slaps away a takedown attempt from Pianko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pianko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Radio's waist but Radio gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pianko off to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pianko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Radio was well out of range. Poor timing from Pianko.
Pianko fails with the takedown.
Pianko throws a head kick that misses.
Pianko looks for the body kick but Radio saw that one coming.
Pianko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Radio as he avoids it easily.
Pianko doesn't manage to clinch there - Radio circles away.
Radio blocks a head kick by Pianko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pianko fails with a takedown attempt.
Pianko tries to clinch up.
Pianko misses with a head kick.
Pianko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pianko shoots in and drives through. Radio sprawls well.
Pianko has a takedown stuffed.
Radio circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pianko looks for a takedown but Radio sprawls well.
Pianko tries to clinch
and Radio counters with a nice right hand that sends Pianko toppling to the canvas! Pianko scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Radio finish him?!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pianko wants to clinch
and Radio counters with a big left hand that crumples Pianko! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alfredo Radio!
Alfredo Radio took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Cobra Labs - 146Q Energy for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexandre Casta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Misitana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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163 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Decent boxing
Solid 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alexandre Casta!
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, Gabriel Misitana!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Misitana fails to land with a series of punches.
Misitana swings away with a body shot that misses
and Casta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Casta misses the target.
Misitana punishes Casta's body with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Misitana. Casta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gabriel Misitana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Casta gets tackled into the cage by Misitana. Misitana maintains the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Casta's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Misitana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Misitana scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Misitana closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Casta tries to get to full guard but Misitana has control of the leg.
Misitana content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Gabriel Misitana.
Casta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Misitana misses with a shot to the body
and Casta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Casta throws a right hand that Misitana ducks under and follows up with a left that Misitana also avoids with ease.
Alexandre Casta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Casta!
A looping hook to the body misses from Misitana. Casta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Casta misses with a series of wild punches.
Misitana lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Alexandre Casta has been cut.
Misitana just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Misitana swings for the body but Casta moves out of range.
Casta has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Casta there as he acknowledges the shot.
Casta lands a nice shot that snaps Misitana's head back.
Misitana moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Casta is trying to break the clinch but Misitana is controlling him.
Misitana breaks from the clinch.
Jab, jab by Casta - just one landing.
Misitana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Misitana takes a swing at Casta's ribcage but misses.
Misitana throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Misitana throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Misitana drives through and clinches with Casta against the cage.
Misitana breaks the clinch.
Misitana falls off balance throwing a combination
and Misitana takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Misitana finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Misitana swings for the body but Casta moves out of range.
Misitana moves into the clinch.
Misitana manages to break the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Misitana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Casta looks to land a combination but Misitana avoids it well.
Misitana moves into the clinch.
Misitana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Casta connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Misitana momentarily.
Misitana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Casta.
Misitana ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Misitana drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Misitana sitting in guard, not really doing much.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Gabriel Misitana hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Casta misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Misitana dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexandre Casta's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Misitana closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Misitana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Casta slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Casta connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Misitana is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Casta rather than just go for the knockout.
Misitana blocks a jab.
Misitana fails to land with a series of punches.
Misitana has taken the fight to the clinch.
Misitana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Misitana misses with a hook to the body
and Casta counters with a nice uppercut.
Casta doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Misitana rushes Casta and presses him up against the cage.
Casta is trying to break the clinch but Misitana has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Misitana.
Casta fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Misitana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Casta is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Misitana clinches.
Misitana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Misitana takes the fight into the clinch.
Misitana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Misitana takes one on the button.
Misitana bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Casta tries to bench press Misitana off him but Misitana keeps the position.
Misitana tries to advance to mount but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Gabriel Misitana hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Misitana manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Casta on his heels. He'll look to pass Casta's guard now, I'm sure.
Casta throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Misitana wants to stand and escape but instead Casta has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Casta wants to pass the guard but Misitana is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Casta trying to control but Misitana is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Casta is pushing down on Misitana's leg trying to pass to half guard. Misitana is fighting to maintain full guard but Casta has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Misitana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alexandre Casta's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Casta throws a lazy right hand but Misitana sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Misitana drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Casta tries to improve position but can't.
Casta manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Misitana takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Misitana wants to stand but Casta has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Gabriel Misitana was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A lazy left from Casta finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Casta slips under a jab from Misitana.
Misitana fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Casta to the ground. Misitana is now in Casta's guard.
Misitana showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Gabriel Misitana hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Misitana jabs Casta to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Misitana swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Casta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gabriel Misitana seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Casta gets tackled into the cage by Misitana. Misitana maintains the clinch.
Casta fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Misitana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gabriel Misitana is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Misitana pushes Casta up against the cage in a clinch.
Misitana is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Misitana gets a trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Casta wants to get back to full guard.
Misitana wants to stand up but Casta is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Casta makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Casta.
Casta is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Misitana is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Gabriel Misitana hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Casta blocks a jab.
Misitana misses with a body shot.
Misitana misses with a two punch combination.
Misitana tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from Misitana misses.
Misitana throws a predictable looking body shot
and Casta counters with a stiff right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Casta looks to land a right hand but Misitana moved out of range.
No luck for Misitana with that takedown attempt.
Misitana forces Casta back against the cage and clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Misitana comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Misitana 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Misitana!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Remmington Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Hollander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morris comes to the cage accompanied by Pirates of the Caribean. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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205 lbs
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258 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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Good kicks
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Remmington Morris!
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, Danny Hollander!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morris swings widly with a right hand
and Hollander counters with a thumping low kick.
Morris throws a hook to the side of Hollander's head but Hollander sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hollander looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice sprawl there from Hollander as Morris shoots in.
Morris just misses with a punch to the body.
Morris jabs at Hollander's body.
Morris throws a combination that misses
and Hollander counters with an outside leg kick.
Hollander throws an overhand right that lands on Morris's shoulder, as Morris tries to avoid the shot.
Hollander defending well as Morris loads up on a big left hand.
Morris takes a swing at Hollander's ribcage but misses.
Hollander misses with a head kick.
Hollander slips under a jab from Morris.
Hollander misses with a straight left.
Remmington Morris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morris throws a leg kick but Hollander checks it.
Hollander throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris's corner calls for a 1-2. Morris obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Morris.
Hollander lands a leg kick that knocks Morris off balance momentarily.
Danny Hollander is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hollander slips under a jab from Morris.
Morris throws a hook to the side of Hollander's head but Hollander sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Morris throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hollander counters with a head kick. That will keep Morris thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Morris on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Morris really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Morris, as that shot connected.
Hollander has Morris up against the cage in a clinch.
Hollander breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris looks for a takedown but Hollander sprawls well.
Morris lands a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morris scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Morris avoids the head kick by Hollander.
Morris drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Morris scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Morris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hollander moves away.
Morris chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hollander can pounce on him.
Jab, jab by Morris - just one landing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Morris.
Hollander connects with a single shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morris rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hollander counters with an inside leg kick.
Morris connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hollander.
Hollander misses with a right hand
and Morris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hollander throws a body kick that misses.
Hollander catches Morris with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Morris rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hollander moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Morris swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hollander makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Morris is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Morris misses the body punch
and Hollander counters with a three punch combo that has Morris backing up. Morris nods at Hollander to acknowledge the strikes.
Morris is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morris throws the left hand but Hollander avoids the punch easily.
Morris misses with a body shot
and Hollander counters with a nice low kick that buckles Morris's knee momentarily.
Morris is breathing heavily.
Morris swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hollander counters with a nice uppercut.
Good shot there by Morris.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morris misses with a body punch
and Hollander counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Morris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hollander throws a jab when Morris was well out of range.
Morris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hollander.
Morris throws a combination that misses
and Hollander counters with a stiff right hand.
Hollander works the jab nicely.
Hollander lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hollander rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morris moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hollander darts in and clinches Morris up against the cage.
Hollander escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Morris scores with a sloppy right hand. Hollander should have avoided that one.
Morris thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Danny Hollander will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Morris misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hollander throws a nice outside leg kick.
Morris stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hollander.
Hollander throws a combination. Morris tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hollander keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hollander throws a wild body kick that Morris sees coming a mile off.
Morris shoots in for a double leg but Hollander sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Danny Hollander is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hollander connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hollander moves into range and clinches up with Morris.
Hollander tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Morris smiles and moves away.
Morris misses with a lunging right hand
and Hollander connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hollander lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hollander.
Danny Hollander seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Morris with that takedown attempt.
Morris's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hollander under the eye.
A good leg kick by Hollander.
Morris throws a right hand that misses
and Hollander makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Morris lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Morris throws a series of punches but Hollander avoids them all with ease.
Hollander throws a sloppy head kick and Morris moves out of range easily.
Hollander cracks the inside of Morris's front leg.
Morris lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hollander throws a jab when Morris was well out of range.
Hollander throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris tries to land a leg kick but Hollander saw it coming and moves away.
Morris just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morris takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hollander defending well as Morris loads up on a big left hand.
Morris fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Remmington Morris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hollander displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Remmington Morris has been cut.
Morris throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Morris is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hollander drops his hands momentarily and Morris takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Morris misses with an uppercut.
Hollander defending well as Morris loads up on a big left hand.
Hollander slips a straight right by Morris.
Morris throws a poor cross that misses
and Hollander connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morris misses the body punch
and Hollander counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hollander moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Morris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hollander.
Morris throws a lazy right hand but Hollander sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab by Hollander.
Hollander avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Morris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hollander ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hollander defending well as Morris loads up on a big left hand.
Hollander blocks a head kick by Morris.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morris throws a big shot that misses.
Hollander ducks under a wild hook from Morris.
Hollander misses with a looping right.
Morris takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morris looks for the body kick but Hollander saw that one coming.
A jab from Hollander finds it's way through Morris's defenses.
Hollander leaves Morris with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hollander scores with a leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hollander.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Morris misses with a straight left.
Morris throws a poor cross that misses
and Hollander counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A combination from Hollander does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Hollander showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Remmington Morris's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Morris misses with a left hand
and Hollander counters with a leg kick.
Morris blocks a head kick by Hollander.
Morris moves out of range of the body kick.
Hollander moves out of range as Morris throws a body kick.
Hollander has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Morris finds it's way round the side to connect with Hollander's head.
Morris misses with an uppercut. Hollander saw that one coming.
Morris looks to land a combination. Hollander sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Morris shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hollander pinned against the cage. Hollander gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Morris throws a right and a left that Hollander avoids nicely.
Morris shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Morris. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hollander scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollander swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Morris counters with a left and a right that stings Hollander.
Hollander chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hollander scoring well with a low kick there.
Hollander connects with an inside leg kick.
Morris takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hollander feints and then cracks Morris's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Morris down.
Hollander is looking to slow Morris down with leg kicks.
Hollander lands a jab to the head.
Hollander feints a jab promting Morris to slip. Hollander then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Morris slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hollander connects with a single shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morris looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Remmington Morris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Remmington Morris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollander fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Morris.
Morris lands a lovely overhand right.
Hollander throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Morris on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Morris is rocked!
Morris throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Morris takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Morris throws a jab when Hollander was well out of range.
Hollander scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Oh Morris is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Morris fails with a takedown attempt.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Hollander! Morris is out on his feet! Hollander rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Morris is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Morris is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Hollander!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Island King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hirah Bent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, The Island King!
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, Hirah Bent!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King ducks right into an uppercut from Bent.
It looks like The Island King has been cut.
Bent lands a head kick!
King shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bent pinned against the cage. Bent gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bent scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd cheers as Bent lands an impressive looking overhand right. King doesn't seem phased though.
Bent gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bent using the Thai plumb to throw knees but King has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bent lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The Island King's cut is getting worse.
King has Bent pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bent manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Island King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bent with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bent just misses with a elbow thrown towards King's brow.
Bent is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. King is defending well for now.
King goes for a takedown attempt but Bent pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bent.
Bent pushes King up against the cage in a clinch.
Bent throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bent tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bent with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
King is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bent gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
King has picked Bent up - he's going for a ride! King dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Bent 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.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
King looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
King is working for a submission of some sort.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King prevents Bent from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bent doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time King.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
King is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
King maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Bent could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but King has cracked it and Bent is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by King!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). The Island King!
A relieved looking The Island King thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quittin Hackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russle Rasselton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quittin Hackson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Quittin Hackson!
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, Russle Rasselton!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hackson throws a series of punches but Rasselton moves out of range.
Hackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hackson slips a jab and a cross from Rasselton.
Hackson lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice cross by Hackson.
Hackson takes a swing at Rasselton's ribcage but misses.
Rasselton needs to keep his hands up - Hackson had a free shot at his head there.
Rasselton takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hackson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rasselton is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rasselton misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hackson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rasselton is still on wobbly legs! Can Hackson finish him?
Hackson jabs at Rasselton's body.
Rasselton looks winded!
Rasselton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rasselton bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Hackson comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Rasselton falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Rasselton was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Quittin Hackson!
Quittin Hackson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Tidal Wave Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rasmus Jeyaratnam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dariush Reinald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dariush Reinald acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rasmus Jeyaratnam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dariush Reinald!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reinald with a poor takedown
and Jeyaratnam counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Reinald's guard now.
Jeyaratnam wants to control from the top but Reinald keeps moving.
Jeyaratnam stops Reinald from standing up.
Reinald wants to sweep but no luck.
Reinald has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jeyaratnam off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Reinald gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jeyaratnam counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Reinald's guard now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jeyaratnam postures up.
Reinald is pulling down on Jeyaratnam's head to control his posture.
Jeyaratnam postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeyaratnam prevents Reinald from getting back to his feet.
Reinald pushes Jeyaratnam off and scrambles back to his feet.
Jeyaratnam shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Reinald misses with a takedown attempt
and Jeyaratnam counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rasmus Jeyaratnam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dariush Reinald.
Jeyaratnam trying to pass the guard but Reinald defending well.
Reinald is looking for a sweep. Jeyaratnam is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Reinald is pressing down on Jeyaratnam's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Reinald is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jeyaratnam throws an elbow that misses. Reinald uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jeyaratnam's guard. Nice move by Reinald!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reinald stopping the sweep attempt from Jeyaratnam.
Jeyaratnam knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Reinald on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jeyaratnam is working hard here to advance position.
Jeyaratnam pulls Reinald in close to his closed guard and prevents Reinald from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jeyaratnam wants to sweep but no luck.
Jeyaratnam is looking to sweep but instead, Reinald has passed into half guard.
Reinald is thwarting Jeyaratnam's attempts to control the position.
Reinald is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jeyaratnam wants to get back to full guard.
Reinald wants to pass the guard but Jeyaratnam is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeyaratnam wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jeyaratnam keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Reinald prevents Jeyaratnam from improving his position.
Jeyaratnam keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Reinald not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jeyaratnam is refusing to be controlled, as Reinald sits in half guard.
Jeyaratnam trying to control here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Reinald with a poor takedown
and Jeyaratnam counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Reinald's guard now.
Jeyaratnam stops Reinald from standing up.
Jeyaratnam stands up over Reinald, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Reinald is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Reinald looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Reinald is on top in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jeyaratnam looking for a sweep. Not yet Jeyaratnam, not yet.
Jeyaratnam is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jeyaratnam preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Reinald throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jeyaratnam keeping moving, preventing Reinald from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jeyaratnam lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Reinald!
Reinald is looking to improve his position but Jeyaratnam isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rasmus Jeyaratnam dominated that round.
That's time! Jeyaratnam's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Reinald fails with the takedown
and Jeyaratnam counters with a shoot takedown. Reinald fights it but they end up in guard.
Jeyaratnam with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jeyaratnam works over Reinald with some ground and pound from guard.
Jeyaratnam prevents Reinald from getting back to his feet.
Jeyaratnam landing with the ground and pound.
Reinald looking for a sweep. Not yet Reinald, not yet.
Jeyaratnam won't allow Reinald to get back to his feet.
Rasmus Jeyaratnam overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jeyaratnam postures up and lands a big shot to Reinald's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeyaratnam with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jeyaratnam stops Reinald from standing up.
Jeyaratnam stopping the sweep attempt from Reinald.
Reinald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Reinald is breathing heavily.
Reinald wriggles free and stands up.
Reinald tries for a takedown but Jeyaratnam circles away easily
and Jeyaratnam counters with a nice double leg into side control. Reinald won't be happy with that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reinald is trying to control Jeyaratnam's posture but Jeyaratnam avoids it.
Reinald is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jeyaratnam asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Reinald misses with a strike from the bottom.
Reinald is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jeyaratnam looks up at the clock and then as Reinald takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jeyaratnam smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Jeyaratnam looks up at the clock and then as Reinald takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jeyaratnam smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reinald sneaks out the side door and pushes Jeyaratnam away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Jeyaratnam looks to throw the jab but Reinald is out of range.
Reinald shoots and misses
and Jeyaratnam counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Reinald's guard now.
Rasmus Jeyaratnam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dariush Reinald.
Jeyaratnam stops Reinald from standing up.
Jeyaratnam landing some decent shots from guard.
Reinald is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jeyaratnam wants to pass the guard but Reinald is keeping the position.
Jeyaratnam won't allow Reinald to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jeyaratnam looking to pass the guard.
Reinald is looking to stand up but Jeyaratnam isn't so interested in that idea.
Jeyaratnam working some strikes from top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jeyaratnam won't allow Reinald to get back to his feet.
Jeyaratnam content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jeyaratnam prevents Reinald from getting back to his feet.
Jeyaratnam connects with a couple of short punches.
Jeyaratnam won't allow Reinald to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rasmus Jeyaratnam dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Jeyaratnam throws out a leg kick but Reinald moves out of range and Jeyaratnam only half commits.
Reinald throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reinald misses with a takedown attempt
and Jeyaratnam counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jeyaratnam.
Jeyaratnam gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Jeyaratnam throwing shots but Reinald is blocking nicely.
Reinald wants to control but Jeyaratnam is keeping busy.
Reinald looks like he's trying to stand up.
Reinald takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jeyaratnam lands with a punch from half guard.
Reinald tries to get to full guard but Jeyaratnam has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinald manages to get to full guard.
Jeyaratnam is working Reinald over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Reinald is on top in guard.
Reinald stopping the sweep attempt from Jeyaratnam.
Jeyaratnam is trying to control the position but Reinald postures up.
Reinald trying to control the position from guard on top but Jeyaratnam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reinald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jeyaratnam wants to sweep but no luck.
Jeyaratnam not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Reinald working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jeyaratnam trying to control the position here.
Jeyaratnam controls Reinald momentarily but Reinald frees himself.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Rasmus Jeyaratnam just wasn't active enough.
Jeyaratnam misses with an uppercut.
Reinald misses with a takedown attempt
and Jeyaratnam counters with a nice double leg into side control. Reinald won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reinald tries to buck Jeyaratnam off but Jeyaratnam is having none of it.
Jeyaratnam lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reinald is trying to get back to his feet.
Reinald takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Reinald is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jeyaratnam grinds an elbow into Reinald's temple.
Jeyaratnam wants to control but Reinald is keeping him busy.
Jeyaratnam scores with punches from side control.
Jeyaratnam connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Reinald some visible discomfort.
Reinald is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Reinald takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reinald is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jeyaratnam has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Reinald is looking for a sweep.
Reinald wants to control but Jeyaratnam postures up.
Reinald is trying to escape the position but Jeyaratnam is controlling the position.
Jeyaratnam lands some shots froms side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reinald wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dariush Reinald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jeyaratnam cracks Reinald with an elbow. That is naaassty.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rasmus Jeyaratnam showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jeyaratnam, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rasmus Jeyaratnam!
Rasmus Jeyaratnam took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Cobra Labs - 146Q Energy for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Barry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demian Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maia is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Marcelo D2 - Desabafo. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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176 lbs
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25
172 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick |
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Shawn Barry!
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, Demian Maia!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maia closes the distance but Barry moves to the side
and Barry counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barry misses with an uppercut
and Maia counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Barry gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Barry throws a looping overhand right but Maia ducks down to avoid it.
Barry pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Maia back to the cage. Barry follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Maia misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Barry misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barry scores with a shot to the body.
Barry throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barry circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Barry to counter with a crisp jab.
Maia closes the distance but Barry moves to the side
and Barry counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maia wants to clinch up but Barry keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Barry.
Maia misses with a straight right.
Barry keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Barry throws a shot from downtown. Maia moves away and avoids it.
Maia closes the distance looking to clinch
and Barry counters with a straight right hand.
Barry throws an overhand right that lands on Maia's shoulder, as Maia tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barry pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maia closes the distance but Barry moves to the side
and Barry counters with a two punch combo.
Maia swings for the body but Barry moves out of range.
Barry jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maia tries to clinch up.
Barry is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Maia closes the distance looking to clinch
and Barry counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barry checks a low kick from Maia.
Maia closes the distance but Barry moves to the side
and Barry connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maia connects with a crisp jab.
Maia throws a leg kick but Barry moved away.
Demian Maia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maia looks to throw the jab but Barry is out of range.
Maia takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Barry lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Shawn Barry will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Barry lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Maia tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Barry to counter with a crisp jab.
Maia staying out of range there.
Maia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barry.
Maia moves to clinch but Barry breaks away
and Barry counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maia looks to clinch
and Barry counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barry was well out of range. Poor timing from Maia.
Maia fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Barry counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maia just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Barry misses the target.
Maia gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Maia tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Barry to counter with a crisp jab.
Barry throws a jab when Maia was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maia closes the distance looking to clinch
and Barry counters with a straight right hand.
Maia is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barry rather than just go for the knockout.
Maia closes the distance but Barry moves to the side
letting Barry counter with a right hand.
Barry throws out a loose jab but Maia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maia darts in trying to clinch
and Maia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barry paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maia walks into a jab.
Barry avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barry.
Maia tries to clinch but Barry moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Barry throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barry scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barry bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Maia closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Barry to counter with a crisp jab.
Maia tries to clinch but Barry moves away
and Barry counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maia closes the distance looking to clinch
and Barry counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Shawn Barry will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Maia slips under a jab.
Jab, jab by Barry - just one landing.
Barry circles away from the clinch attempt
and Barry counters with a two punch combo.
Maia darts in trying to clinch
and Barry counters with a nice body shot.
Maia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barry.
Maia tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Barry counters with a stiff right hand.
Barry looks to throw the jab but Maia is out of range.
A jab lands there for Maia.
Maia moves to clinch but Barry breaks away
and Barry counters with a nice uppercut.
Maia just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barry lands a glancing blow to the side of Maia's head.
Maia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barry was well out of range. Poor timing from Maia.
Maia ducks under a wild hook from Barry.
Maia closes the distance but Barry moves to the side
and Barry counters with a one-two to the body.
Maia darts in trying to clinch
enabling Barry to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia misses with a two punch combination.
Maia comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Maia closes the distance looking to clinch
and Barry counters with a stiff right hand.
Maia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barry paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maia uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Barry has time to react.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Barry thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maia closes the distance but Barry moves to the side
and Barry counters with a right hand to the body.
Maia tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Barry counters with a straight right hand.
Maia has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Maia looks to clinch
and Barry counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barry is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maia.
Barry circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Demian Maia.
Well Barry has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn Barry!
After the fight, Shawn Barry was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fritz Larsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Gruber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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178 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Fritz Larsson!
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, Hans Gruber!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gruber swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Larsson misses with a body shot.
Gruber swats away the attempt to clinch by Larsson.
Good standup being displayed there by Larsson as he connects with a hook.
Larsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gruber rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Larsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gruber shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Larsson as he avoids it easily.
Larsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gruber swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Larsson tries to clinch there but Gruber circles away.
Gruber keeps the fight on the outside.
Gruber throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Larsson.
Gruber bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Larsson drives through and clinches with Gruber against the cage.
Larsson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A right hook to the body lands for Larsson.
Larsson pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Larsson.
Larsson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gruber is trying to stall.
Larsson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gruber up against the cage.
Larsson seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Larsson breaks from the clinch.
Larsson ducks under a wild hook from Gruber.
The fight stays on the outside here - Larsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Larsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsson takes the fight into the clinch.
Larsson manages to break the clinch.
Larsson closes the distance and clinches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Larsson scores with a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Larsson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Larsson lands with a light punch inside.
Larsson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gruber looks winded!
Larsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gruber swings for the body but Larsson moves out of range.
Larsson dodges the punch combination from Gruber.
Larsson throws an overhand right that lands on Gruber's shoulder, as Gruber tries to avoid the shot.
Larsson lands a glancing blow to the side of Gruber's head.
Larsson has managed to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsson manages to break the clinch.
Gruber gets tackled into the cage by Larsson. Larsson maintains the clinch.
Larsson manages to break the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Larsson effectively controlling the action here.
A right hand to the body from Larsson.
Gruber has had enough of the clinch but Larsson keeps him there for the moment.
Gruber misses with a punch to the body.
Larsson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Larsson is working Gruber over against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Larsson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Larsson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Larsson gets through Gruber's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Larsson lands a shot to the body.
Larsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Larsson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gruber's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A left hand lands to the body for Larsson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Larsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Larsson.
Larsson manages to break the clinch.
Larsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gruber paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fritz Larsson dominated that round.
That's time! Larsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Larsson rushes Gruber and presses him up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Larsson.
Larsson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gruber's efforts to push away.
Larsson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Larsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gruber goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Larsson stalling in the clinch.
Larsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gruber avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Larsson tries to clinch up but Gruber circles away and keeps his distance.
Gruber will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gruber is breathing heavily.
Larsson rushes Gruber and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Larsson lands a nice uppercut.
Gruber is rocked!
Larsson lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Gruber to his knees! Larsson keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fritz Larsson!
Fritz Larsson made sure to mention his sponsor, Tidal Wave Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charle Chance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sabastian Mephistopheles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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210 lbs
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215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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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, Charle Chance!
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, Sabastian Mephistopheles!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mephistopheles attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Chance clinches.
Chance content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mephistopheles has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Chance after a bit of a struggle.
A right hook to the body lands for Chance.
Nice body punch from Chance.
Mephistopheles looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chance stalls.
Chance lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Chance.
Chance stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chance lands a right hand.
Chance lands with a light punch inside.
Chance pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Chance as the two fighters clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chance lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mephistopheles.
Chance digs a right hand into Mephistopheles's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mephistopheles's gas tank.
Chance lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mephistopheles or not.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice left hand lands by Chance.
A short left from Chance.
Mephistopheles letting Chance take a breather here.
Mephistopheles wants to get back to striking at distance but Chance won't allow it.
Chance scores with a shot to the side of Mephistopheles's head.
Chance scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chance drops Mephistopheles onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Mephistopheles is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Mephistopheles is rocked!
A short body shot lands from Chance as the two fighters clinch.
Mephistopheles is still on wobbly legs! Can Chance finish him?
Chance lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chance lands a big right hand that drops Mephistopheles! The killer instinct kicks in and Chance finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Chance!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charle Chance!
Charle Chance gave a mention to Tidal Wave Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luke Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liam O Connor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Connor has chosen You'll Never Beat The Irish as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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191 lbs
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190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Luke Marshall!
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, Liam O Connor!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marshall misses with a left hand
and O Connor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marshall lands a jab to the head.
O Connor drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A punch combination from Marshall misses.
O Connor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Marshall throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and O Connor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marshall throws a hook to the side of O Connor's head but O Connor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marshall rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but O Connor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marshall keeps the fight on the outside.
O Connor defending well as Marshall loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Marshall misses the target.
Marshall throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting O Connor counter with a right hand.
Marshall throws a right hand that misses
letting O Connor counter with a right hand.
A punch combination from Marshall misses.
Donk. Marshall catches O Connor right on the button with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marshall misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall throws a lazy uppercut
and O Connor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marshall misses with an uppercut
and O Connor counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Marshall!
Marshall is rocked!
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!
O Connor is trying to work for a kimura but Marshall is defending well.
Oh Marshall is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
O Connor seems to be looking for submissions.
O Connor stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Marshall seems to have got his legs back now.
O Connor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marshall.
O Connor wants to clinch up but Marshall keeps it at a distance.
Marshall jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
O Connor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marshall.
O Connor slips under a jab from Marshall.
O Connor staying out of range there.
Marshall is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Marshall dodges the punch combination from O Connor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall digs a good body shot into O Connor's ribs.
O Connor slips a jab and a cross from Marshall.
Marshall misses with a few strikes there.
Marshall looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
O Connor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
O Connor on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Marshall will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marshall scores with a decent looking hook.
A slow jab from Marshall misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Marshall misses the target.
O Connor gets a clinch.
O Connor lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by O Connor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Connor gets control of Marshall's arms and successfully pulls guard. O Connor will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Marshall wants to stand but O Connor has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
O Connor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marshall doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but O Connor is tightening it up a little... Marshall has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Marshall reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Marshall taps out! Nice BJJ there by O Connor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Liam O Connor!
Liam O Connor really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Tidal Wave Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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G |
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G |
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C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
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