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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brian Fury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Severed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dan Severed will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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, Brian Fury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dan Severed!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fury moves to clinch but Severed breaks away
and Severed counters by clinching up.
Severed drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fury pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fury wants to clinch but Severed slips to the side
and Severed counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Severed.
Severed is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fury scores with a shoulder strike.
Fury fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Severed has Fury pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fury manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Brian Fury has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Severed.
Fury tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fury keeps control of Severed as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Severed is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fury.
A head punch on the inside from Fury fails to land.
Fury misses with the head strike.
Severed is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fury pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Severed blocking some punches.
Fury throws a head punch that misses.
Fury throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Severed.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fury.
Severed is trying to drag Fury to the mat but Fury just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fury prevents Severed from breaking the clinch.
Severed blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Fury scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fury prevents a takedown attempt there.
Severed is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fury avoids the elbow strike from Severed, against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Severed 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.
Fury working aggressively here.
Fury tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Severed blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fury lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Fury fails to land.
Severed is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fury pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Severed.
Fury misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fury misses with the head strike.
Severed blocking some punches.
Fury misses with the head strike.
Severed tries to pull guard but Fury holds him up against the cage and eventually Severed drops back down to his feet.
Fury throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Fury fails to land.
Fury has a couple of punches blocked by Severed.
Fury lands a hook that snaps the head of Severed backwards.
A shot in the inside from Fury.
Fury misses with a hook from the clinch.
Severed blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Severed tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fury smiles and moves away.
No luck for Severed with that takedown attempt.
Fury tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Severed counters with a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fury looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fury closes the distance looking to clinch
so Severed counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Severed looks winded!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Fury trying to strike off his back.
Fury throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Fury is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fury will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Fury throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Fury tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Severed wants to control from the top but Fury keeps moving.
Fury trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Fury will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Severed slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Fury.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Severed is trying to control. Fury wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fury misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Fury is trying to get back to full guard.
Fury misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Fury strikes from the bottom but Severed passes into mount!
Fury tries to get back to half guard but can't.
BOOM! Severed connects with a massive shot to the dome!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Severed tries to control but Fury wriggling away.
Fury keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Severed is standing up, even though he is in mount.
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 Brian Fury will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Severed tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fury swivels and escapes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fury looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fury tries to clinch up.
Fury tries to close the distance and clinch but Severed swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Severed gets a clinch.
Fury tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fury misses with a hook from the clinch.
Severed is trying to pull guard but Fury has him pressed against the cage.
Fury lands a nice uppercut.
Severed blocks an uppercut.
Severed is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fury to keep the fight standing.
Brian Fury has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Severed.
Fury tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fury throws a head punch that misses.
Fury fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fury throws a punch but it's blocked by Severed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fury.
A head punch on the inside from Fury fails to land.
Severed jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fury walks away with a smile on his face. Severed gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Severed clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fury.
Fury misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fury working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fury.
Fury misses with some punches.
Fury misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fury.
Severed fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Severed tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fury just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fury misses with some punches.
Severed tries to pull guard but Fury won't allow it.
Severed blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fury swings wildly with an uppercut but Severed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fury misses with the head strike.
Severed is trying to pull guard but Fury turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Fury misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Fury fails to land.
Fury misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fury fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Severed blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Severed is trying to pull guard but Fury turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fury creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Severed jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fury walks away with a smile on his face. Severed gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fury gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Severed.
Severed tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fury just stands there and leans against the cage.
Severed tries to pull guard but Fury won't allow it.
Severed is breathing heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Severed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fury fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fury lands with a short shot to the head.
Fury throws a punch but it's blocked by Severed.
Severed jumps guard but Fury turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fury.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fury misses with the head strike.
Severed fails to pull guard.
Fury has a couple of punches blocked by Severed.
Fury misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Fury fails to land.
Fury misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Fury.
Severed wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Severed fails to pull guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fury misses with the head strike.
Fury throws a head punch that misses.
Fury lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Severed backwards.
Fury misses with a short punch on the inside.
Severed is trying to pull guard but Fury has him pressed against the cage.
Fury gets through Severed's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fury misses with a punch on the inside.
Severed jumps guard but Fury turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Severed is trying to pull guard but Fury turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fury.
A short right from Fury.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Severed is looking for a takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Severed tries to stall but Fury uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fury throws a punch but it's blocked by Severed.
Fury blocks an elbow strike.
Fury misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Fury dominated that second round.
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!
Fury moves in looking to clinch but Severed pushes him off.
Fury fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fury tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Severed circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fury is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Severed looks for a takedown but Fury sprawls well.
Fury gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fury lands a nice uppercut.
Fury lands with a left to the head.
Severed is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fury to keep the fight standing.
Fury misses with the head strike.
Severed wants to take the fight to the mat but Fury manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Brian Fury has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Severed.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fury.
Severed tries to break free but Fury pushes him back against the cage.
Severed takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Severed is trying to break the clinch but Fury is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury misses with some punches.
Severed tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Severed tries to break the clinch but Fury is controlling the position.
Fury throws a punch but it's blocked by Severed.
Fury misses with the head strike.
Fury swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fury misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Fury fails to land.
Fury working aggressively here.
A short right from Fury on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Fury fails to land.
Severed jumps guard but Fury stands there with Severed around his waist. Severed gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Severed stalling in the clinch but Fury improves position.
Fury swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fury tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fury lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fury.
Fury has a couple of punches blocked by Severed.
A head punch on the inside from Fury fails to land.
Fury throws a head punch that misses.
Fury misses with the head strike.
Fury misses with a punch on the inside.
Severed is trying to drag Fury to the mat but Fury just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Severed blocking some punches.
Severed blocking some punches.
Fury misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fury.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Severed looking to slow down the pace here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fury.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fury has a couple of punches blocked by Severed.
Severed blocks an uppercut.
Severed stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Severed jumps guard but Fury turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Fury softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Severed breaks the clinch.
Fury avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fury is looking to clinch but Severed is avoiding it.
A swing and a miss from Severed.
Fury tries to clinch but Severed moves away
and Severed makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Severed moves in looking to clinch but Fury pushes him off.
Fury wants to clinch
and Severed counters by moving into the clinch.
Fury misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Severed blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brian Fury has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fury lands an uppercut.
Fury misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Fury.
Fury throws a head punch that misses.
Severed's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fury is looking to clinch but Severed is avoiding it.
Severed circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fury tries to clinch but Severed moves out of range.
Fury moves in looking to clinch but Severed pushes him off.
Severed shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fury's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fury trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fury thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Fury striking off his back but it's not causing Severed any problems.
Dan Severed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brian Fury is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Severed lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Fury showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fury, 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... Brian Fury!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nedgie Dacoycoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morris Van Winkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dacoycoy comes to the cage accompanied by Pusong Bato. Morris Van Winkle is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nedgie Dacoycoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Morris Van Winkle!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dacoycoy tries for a takedown but Van Winkle circles away easily
and Van Winkle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Nedgie Dacoycoy has been cut.
Dacoycoy shoots in for a takedown but Van Winkle shows good takedown defense.
Van Winkle tries to clinch up but Dacoycoy circles away and keeps his distance.
Van Winkle is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dacoycoy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Morris Van Winkle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Winkle manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dacoycoy on his heels. He'll look to pass Dacoycoy's guard now, I'm sure.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Van Winkle wants to control from the top but Dacoycoy keeps moving.
Dacoycoy has Van Winkle pulled in close to control his posture.
Van Winkle throwing strikes but missing.
Van Winkle is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Winkle is stalling in the full guard.
Van Winkle looking to pass the guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Morris Van Winkle.
Van Winkle misses with a hook to the body
and Dacoycoy counters with a head kick. That will keep Van Winkle thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Dacoycoy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Van Winkle moves to clinch but Dacoycoy breaks away
and Dacoycoy counters with a thumping low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dacoycoy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Van Winkle.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dacoycoy.
Dacoycoy stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Van Winkle looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Van Winkle shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dacoycoy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dacoycoy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Van Winkle's best efforts.
Dacoycoy is defending against the submission attempts here by Van Winkle.
Dacoycoy is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Winkle is stalling here. Dacoycoy is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Van Winkle seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Dacoycoy has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Van Winkle prevents Dacoycoy from moving into mount.
Dacoycoy working the ground and pound.
Van Winkle is trying to get back to half guard.
Dacoycoy is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Van Winkle's shoulder. That is not cool.
Van Winkle is trying to control Dacoycoy's posture but Dacoycoy avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dacoycoy has hold of Van Winkle's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Van Winkle tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Dacoycoy cranks the arm and Van Winkle screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Van Winkle, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Nedgie Dacoycoy!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Droski De La Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wesley Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Price comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Warriors kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Droski De La Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Wesley Price!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Price fails with a takedown attempt.
De La Cruz has taken the fight to the clinch.
De La Cruz misses with a punch on the inside.
De La Cruz has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Price is trying to keep an underhook but De La Cruz manages to get the takedown into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
De La Cruz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Price does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
De La Cruz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Price is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of De La Cruz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take De La Cruz's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Price looking for the RNC.
De La Cruz defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De La Cruz tries to free his leg and advance position but Price is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De La Cruz wants to control from the top but Price keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Droski De La Cruz.
Price shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts De La Cruz as he jumps to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Price is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
De La Cruz tries to roll over but Price keeps him under control.
De La Cruz regains full guard. Nicely done.
De La Cruz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Price has gone for a leg lock! De La Cruz slips out almost immediately though and dives into Price's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De La Cruz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
De La Cruz wants to pass the guard but Price is keeping the position.
De La Cruz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
De La Cruz trying to control but Price is working from the bottom.
De La Cruz looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Price looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
De La Cruz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
De La Cruz controlling from the top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Droski De La Cruz just wasn't active enough.
Price scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De La Cruz is trying to control Price's posture but Price avoids it.
Price is trying to get an arm triangle but De La Cruz is defending well.
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 Droski De La Cruz will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Price closes this distance looking for a takedown but De La Cruz circles away.
Price fails with the takedown.
Price fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Droski De La Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wesley Price.
Price darts in looking for a takedown but De La Cruz gets double underhooks and turns Price into the cage.
De La Cruz turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
De La Cruz is trying to get an arm triangle but Price is defending well.
De La Cruz is working to tighten his grip on Price's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Price has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but De La Cruz is really squeezing tight and eventually Price passes out! De La Cruz breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Droski De La Cruz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammy Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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198 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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Randy Couture!
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, Sammy Hawkins!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Couture fails to land with a series of punches.
Couture misses with a double jab.
Couture throws a series of punches but Hawkins moves out of range.
Couture ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawkins moves away.
Hawkins tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Couture closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Couture working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Couture tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hawkins is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Couture asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Couture could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hawkins sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Couture throws an elbow but Hawkins slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hawkins wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Couture seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Hawkins is tapping! Wow, great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Randy Couture!
A victorious Randy Couture thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerzy Tran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Assuerio Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dos Santos is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ratamahatta. Assuerio Dos Santos told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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254 lbs
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jerzy Tran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Assuerio Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos throws a jab but it's blocked by Tran.
Dos Santos bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tran's head.
Dos Santos looks to score with a jab to the body but Tran is just out of range.
Tran moves away from the strike by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dos Santos misses with an uppercut
and Tran counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Dos Santos down! Tran is looking to finish but Dos Santos is intelligently defending himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Dos Santos wants to sweep but no luck.
Dos Santos working a defensive guard here.
Tran has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dos Santos is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Dos Santos controlling the pace for now.
Dos Santos stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Dos Santos misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tran backs up against the cage.
Dos Santos throws a body punch but Tran moves out of range.
Dos Santos misses with a right hand
and Tran counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tran moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
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!
A slow jab from Dos Santos misses its intended target.
Dos Santos looks to land a right hand but Tran moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tran slips a jab and a cross from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos looks to score with a jab to the body but Tran is just out of range.
Dos Santos misses with a wild combination.
A jab from Dos Santos misses.
Dos Santos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tran.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tran keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dos Santos.
Tran displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dos Santos throws out the jab.
Dos Santos thows a body shot but no joy.
Dos Santos misses with an uppercut. Tran saw that one coming.
Dos Santos misses with a double jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tran blocks a jab.
Dos Santos punishes Tran's body with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Assuerio Dos Santos will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A telegraphed right hand from Dos Santos misses the target.
Dos Santos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tran.
Dos Santos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tran takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dos Santos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dos Santos clobbers Tran with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dos Santos misses with a double jab
and Tran counters with a two punch combo.
Tran looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dos Santos misses with a straight left.
Dos Santos moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dos Santos misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Dos Santos misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tran staying out of range there.
Tran takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jerzy Tran is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice cross by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos misses with a straight right.
Dos Santos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dos Santos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tran counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tran moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tran doesn't seem bothered though.
Dos Santos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tran moves away.
Assuerio Dos Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tran slips a straight right by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos misses with a few strikes there.
Dos Santos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tran sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dos Santos lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos throws a hook but Tran avoids it easily.
Dos Santos misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dos Santos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice uppercut there from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos connects with a nice looking jab.
Dos Santos thuds his right hand into Tran's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tran slips a jab and a cross from Dos Santos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Assuerio Dos Santos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Some wild striking there from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dos Santos digs a good body shot into Tran's ribs.
Nice straight punches there by Dos Santos. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dos Santos.
Dos Santos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dos Santos throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tran counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Assuerio Dos Santos has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos misses with an uppercut
and Tran counters with a nice uppercut.
A low kick from Dos Santos misses
and Tran counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Dos Santos! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Tran!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jerzy Tran!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Force (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwayne Toretto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
265 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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275 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Joe Force!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dwayne Toretto!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toretto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Toretto drives through and clinches with Force against the cage.
Force wants to take the fight to the mat but Toretto manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Toretto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Toretto scores with a shoulder strike.
Force is looking for a takedown.
Toretto turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Toretto sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Force is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Force is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Toretto off and has taken his back!
You can see the frustration on Toretto's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Force punches the canvas rather than the man.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toretto is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Toretto trying to control the hands but Force won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Force seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Force throwing damaging strikes from the back! Toretto could be in trouble here!
Force controlling well, preventing Toretto from escaping the position.
Force is looking for the choke from the back position but Toretto is controlling his hands well.
Force controlling well, preventing Toretto from escaping the position.
Toretto covering up well under a series of strikes from Force.
Force punches the canvas rather than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toretto is in bad spot here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Force struggling to keep hold of the position.
Toretto defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Toretto is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Force.
You can see the frustration on Toretto's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Force 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Force throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Toretto just trying to survive but Force is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Force is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Toretto breaks Force's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Toretto trying to control but Force is working from the bottom.
Toretto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Force swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Toretto won't allow Force to sweep him here.
Force keeping moving, preventing Toretto from controlling successfully.
Toretto cracks Force with a solid left hand.
Toretto looking to pass the guard.
Toretto is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toretto postures up and lands a big shot to Force's brow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Toretto stands up over Force, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Toretto won't allow Force to get back to his feet.
Toretto throws a big elbow that misses.
Toretto trying to control the position from guard on top but Force is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Force not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Force keeping moving, preventing Toretto from controlling successfully.
Force trying to keep a closed guard but Toretto is proving a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Toretto lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwayne Toretto dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Toretto shoots in for a takedown but Force shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Toretto feints and as Force raises his hands in defense, Toretto changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Toretto with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Force keeping moving, preventing Toretto from controlling successfully.
Force looking for a sweep. Not yet Force, not yet.
Toretto has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Pit. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Toretto's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Toretto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Toretto working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Toretto with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toretto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Force swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Toretto trying to control the position from guard on top but Force is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Force on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Force tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Force working a defensive guard here.
Force looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Force can't keep his opponent in guard - Toretto advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Toretto is looking to take a break and control but Force is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Toretto trying to pass the guard but Force defending well.
Force is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Toretto scores with a couple of nice shots.
Force is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toretto controlling the pace.
Toretto is looking to take a break and control but Force is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Toretto missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Force is trying to control but can't.
Toretto landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Toretto is looking to take a break and control but Force is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Toretto is taking a breather. Force says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Force tries to roll over but Toretto keeps him under control.
Toretto slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Toretto.
Toretto pushes Force up against the cage in a clinch.
Toretto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Force lands a takedown into guard.
Toretto looking for a sweep. Not yet Toretto, not yet.
Force throws a big elbow that misses.
Force passes Toretto's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Toretto has his hands clasped together around Force's back. He's all about the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toretto is looking to improve his position.
Toretto won't allow Force to pass to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Toretto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Force.
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!
Toretto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Force loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwayne Toretto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Toretto fails with a takedown attempt.
Toretto lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Toretto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Toretto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dwayne Toretto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toretto misses with a wild body shot.
Force shoots for a double leg takedown but Toretto sprawls well. He's pushed Force's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Toretto moves into the clinch.
Toretto is trying to drag Force to the mat but Force just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Force has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Toretto clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Force looking to break Toretto's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Toretto remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Force will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Force throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Toretto can't escape the position.
Toretto is still trying to improve position.
Force missing with punches from the back.
Force has the hooks in. Toretto is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Toretto rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Force missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Force.
Force missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Force trying to control the action but Toretto is working from the bottom.
Toretto manages to get to full guard.
Toretto lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Force!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Toretto cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The referee warns Force that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toretto trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Force slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Force is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Toretto jumps into side control!
Force is trying to get back to half guard.
Force is trying to control Toretto's posture but Toretto avoids it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Toretto creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Force struggling a bit here.
Force pushes Toretto away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Toretto gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toretto cracks Force with an elbow. That is naaassty.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Force is looking to regain half guard here but Toretto keeps moving and retains side control.
Toretto slows the pace down.
Force wants to control but Toretto postures up.
Toretto lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Force on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Toretto landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Force seems a little lost for a moment, as Toretto dominates the positioning.
Toretto in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Toretto slows the pace down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwayne Toretto really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Toretto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Toretto dives in and grabs Force's left leg, looking for a takedown. Force pushes down on Toretto's head and hops out.
Force is looking to clinch but Toretto is avoiding it.
Toretto closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Good body shot from Toretto.
Toretto lands an uppercut that drops Force! Toretto follows him to the canvas looking to finish.
Force is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toretto landing a few strikes.
Oh Force is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Toretto lands a strong strike to the head of Force. That's dazed him! Toretto looking to finish here. Force is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Toretto lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dwayne Toretto!
Dwayne Toretto is the new heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Dwayne Toretto thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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