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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Doctor Cupitmasha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Tatam (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 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, Doctor Cupitmasha!
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, Tom Tatam!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Winston Alpacca and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatam drives through with a takedown into Cupitmasha's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Cupitmasha working a defensive guard here.
Tatam won't allow Cupitmasha to sweep him here.
Cupitmasha working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tatam doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tatam manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tatam throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cupitmasha works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tatam throws a strike but Cupitmasha rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Cupitmasha tries to stand but Tatam is controlling from the bottom.
Cupitmasha trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatam wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cupitmasha wants to control from the top but Tatam keeps moving.
Cupitmasha is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tatam controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Doctor Cupitmasha wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Cupitmasha tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tatam defends well and Cupitmasha ends up having to push Tatam into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cupitmasha can't get the takedown.
Tatam tries to stall but Cupitmasha uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tatam is struggling to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatam has a couple of punches blocked by Cupitmasha.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cupitmasha wants to take the fight to the mat but Tatam manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doctor Cupitmasha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tatam stalling in the clinch but Cupitmasha improves position.
Cupitmasha wants to take the fight to the mat but Tatam manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cupitmasha drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tatam pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tatam throws a jab when Cupitmasha was well out of range.
Tatam shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cupitmasha napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tatam taking a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cupitmasha tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tatam wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tatam landing strikes.
Tatam landing strikes.
Cupitmasha is trying to control Tatam's posture but Tatam avoids it.
Tatam in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Tatam lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
You can see the frustration on Cupitmasha's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tatam really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cupitmasha. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cupitmasha tries to buck Tatam off but Tatam is having none of it.
We've been informed that Tatam has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Cupitmasha seems a little lost for a moment, as Tatam dominates the positioning.
Cupitmasha is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cupitmasha is trying to escape the position but Tatam is controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cupitmasha is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Tatam is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cupitmasha sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Tatam controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Tatam dominated that round.
That's time! Cupitmasha's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tatam closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tatam is thwarting Cupitmasha's attempts to control the position.
Tatam controlling the action here.
Tatam lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tatam with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Cupitmasha wants to improve his position but Tatam is controlling well.
Tatam sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cupitmasha makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cupitmasha.
Cupitmasha trying to keep a closed guard but Tatam is proving a slippery customer.
Tatam sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tom Tatam has got the better of the ground game so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Tom Tatam.
Cupitmasha fails with a takedown attempt.
Tatam bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Cupitmasha tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tatam wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cupitmasha is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Tatam is controlling him well.
Cupitmasha manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cupitmasha tries to roll over but Tatam keeps him under control.
Tatam missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tatam is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
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!
Tatam takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tatam's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatam winds up and cracks Cupitmasha with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cupitmasha trying to hold on to Tatam's head to control him but Tatam postures up.
Cupitmasha controlling the position well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cupitmasha shoots and misses
and Tatam counters with a takedown into side control.
Tatam in side control lands a decent elbow.
Tatam in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Cupitmasha tries to bench press Tatam off him but Tatam keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cupitmasha manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tatam's best efforts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in half guard, Tatam seems content to control.
Tatam working over Cupitmasha with some ground and pound. Cupitmasha looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tatam lands strikes from half guard.
Tatam lands with a punch from half guard.
Cupitmasha trying to hold on to Tatam's head to control him but Tatam postures up.
Tatam thows a huge punch but Cupitmasha dodges it nicely.
Nice strikes from Tatam there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tatam performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Tatam showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Tatam gets a takedown into half guard.
Tatam performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tom Tatam has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Tatam gets the takedown into side control.
Tatam slows the pace down.
Cupitmasha tries to improve position but can't.
Tatam scoring with punches from side control.
Cupitmasha sneaks back into half guard.
Tatam seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tom Tatam 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.
Tatam is thwarting Cupitmasha's attempts to control the position.
Tatam keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tom Tatam was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Cupitmasha tries for a takedown but Tatam sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cupitmasha tries for a takedown but Tatam sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatam feints and as Cupitmasha raises his hands in defense, Tatam changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tatam slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tatam passes Cupitmasha's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cupitmasha is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tatam takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cupitmasha is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tatam in particular looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tom Tatam was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Tatam looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tatam sitting and controlling from the half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Tatam comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tatam 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Tatam!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boba Solid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaiser Wilhelm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Boba Solid!
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, Kaiser Wilhelm!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Daniel Franklin and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Solid looks to land a body kick but Wilhelm moved away.
Solid lands a nice looking body kick.
Wilhelm throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Boba Solid has been cut.
Solid throws a sloppy head kick and Wilhelm moves out of range easily.
Solid tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wilhelm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Solid blocks a head kick by Wilhelm.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Solid lands a head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilhelm tries a low kick but Solid avoids it.
Solid throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wilhelm tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Solid.
Solid pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Solid tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wilhelm misses with a head kick.
Solid checks a low kick from Wilhelm.
Solid throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Solid lands a big head kick that sends Wilhelm tumbling to the mat! Solid takes a step backwards and waves Wilhelm back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Kaiser Wilhelm has been cut.
Wilhelm throws a head kick that misses.
Wilhelm throws a sloppy head kick and Solid moves out of range easily.
Wilhelm shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Solid but Solid pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilhelm shoots for a double leg takedown but Solid sprawls well. He's pushed Wilhelm's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Boba Solid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wilhelm throws a nice head kick!
Wilhelm looks winded!
Solid misses with a head kick.
Solid misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wilhelm misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wilhelm blocks a head kick by Solid.
Solid lands a brutal head kick. Wilhelm looks out on his feet and Solid throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Boba Solid!
Boba Solid seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chen Hardham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danso Obasanjo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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BJJ White 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chen Hardham!
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, Danso Obasanjo!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Winston Alpacca and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obasanjo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Obasanjo dives in and grabs Hardham's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hardham pushes down on Obasanjo's head and hops out.
Hardham dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hardham wants to clinch.
Obasanjo tries for a takedown but Hardham sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hardham scores with a crisp jab that stopped Obasanjo in his tracks.
Obasanjo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hardham pinned against the cage. Hardham gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chen Hardham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danso Obasanjo.
Hardham connects with a nice looking jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardham with a hook.
Hardham digs a good body shot into Obasanjo's ribs.
Obasanjo shoots in and drives through. Hardham sprawls well.
Obasanjo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Obasanjo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hardham tries to avoid it but Obasanjo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hardham to the ground. Hardham escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Obasanjo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hardham defends it nicely.
Obasanjo looks winded!
Hardham scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obasanjo shoots in but no luck this time.
Obasanjo shoots in looking for a takedown but Hardham manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Obasanjo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hardham lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Danso Obasanjo has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hardham!
Hardham scores with a jab to the jaw.
Obasanjo is rocked!
Hardham clinches up against the cage.
Obasanjo is still on wobbly legs! Can Hardham finish him?
A right handed body shot lands from Hardham.
Hardham throws a big uppercut that drops Obasanjo! More strikes from Hardham and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Obasanjo lies dazed against the cage as Hardham celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chen Hardham!
A very excited looking Chen Hardham rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Varlianth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sanosuke Sagara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanosuke Sagara is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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175 lbs
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Varlianth!
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, Sanosuke Sagara!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Dirk Anderson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Varlianth stuffs the takedown.
Varlianth bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Varlianth cracks Sagara with a big right hand but Sagara just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Sagara is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Sagara's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Varlianth tries to stand but Sagara is controlling his head.
Sagara tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Varlianth wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sagara is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Varlianth is looking to advance position but Sagara won't allow it.
Sagara is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sagara looking for submissions off his back.
Sagara is pressing down on Varlianth's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagara has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Varlianth should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Sagara has tightened it up now! Varlianth should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sanosuke Sagara!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Montana Bas Ass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jupiters Cock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jupiters Cock has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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275 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Montana Bas Ass!
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, Jupiters Cock!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Bart Greer and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bas Ass throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bas Ass takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
It looks like Montana Bas Ass has been cut.
Bas Ass throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cock is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Some wild striking there from Bas Ass.
Bas Ass throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Bas Ass. Those never looked like landing.
Cock looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bas Ass lands a nice shot to the body.
Bas Ass takes a swing at Cock's ribcage but misses.
Bas Ass connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Jupiters Cock has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bas Ass lands with a nice combination. Cock backs away looking to recover.
Cock takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bas Ass bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cock's head.
A swing and a miss from Bas Ass.
Bas Ass jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Montana Bas Ass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donk. Cock catches Bas Ass right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cock instigates a clinch.
Bas Ass definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A short uppercut from Cock.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cock scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cock is stalling here.
Bas Ass is trying to stall.
Cock will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bas Ass up against the cage.
Bas Ass lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cock backwards.
A right hand to the body from Cock.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cock.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bas Ass looking to slow down the pace here.
Cock lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bas Ass is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bas Ass misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bas Ass tries to break free but Cock pushes him back against the cage.
Cock scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Cock - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Cock - that landed with a thud.
Cock gets through Bas Ass's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cock lands with a left to the head.
Cock lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cock lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cock taking a breather.
Cock lands with a light punch inside.
A right hand to the body from Cock.
A short left from Cock.
A short left from Cock.
Cock blocking some punches.
Cock scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Cock.
Cock can't find room to land a body shot as Bas Ass controls the action.
Cock digs a right hand underneath Bas Ass's ribcage. Bas Ass let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cock works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cock lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cock digs a right hand into Bas Ass's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bas Ass's gas tank.
Cock lands an uppercut.
Cock is stalling here.
Bas Ass's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bas Ass wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cock lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bas Ass or not.
Cock manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cock lands with a right to the head.
Cock has Bas Ass pushed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Cock.
Cock leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bas Ass takes a shot to the head.
Cock tries to work over Bas Ass's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bas Ass tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cock working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cock lands with a left to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cock.
Cock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bas Asss head.
Cock lands with a short shot to the head.
Cock lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cock pushes Bas Ass back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cock.
Bas Ass is rocked!
Cock presses Bas Ass against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Oh Bas Ass is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cock pushes Bas Ass back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cock lands a right hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cock.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jupiters Cock dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Some wild striking there from Cock.
Bas Ass seems to have got his legs back now.
Montana Bas Ass is winning the standup battle so far.
Bas Ass throws the left hand but Cock avoids the punch easily.
Bas Ass swinging wildly here.
Cock lands a jab.
Cock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cock drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Bas Ass right on the button. Bas Ass goes down! Cock follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Cock gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jupiters Cock!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cortland Cartwright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Griffin Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cortland Cartwright has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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219 lbs
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220 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Cortland Cartwright!
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, Griffin Parker!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Sandra Marshall and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cartwright throws a head kick that misses.
Parker lunges at Cartwright with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cartwright's hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cartwright is defended easily by Parker.
Cortland Cartwright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cartwright takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cartwright gets the takedown into side control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Cartwright has control of an arm but Parker manages to advance to Cartwright's back!
Parker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Parker not allowing Cartwright to control his hands.
Cartwright tries to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parker patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Parker trying to control.
Cartwright trying to control the action but Parker just sinks the hooks in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright wants to escape the position.
Parker wants to control but Cartwright is keeping busy.
Cartwright trying to control the hands but Parker breaks the grip.
Parker just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Cartwright trying to control the hands but Parker breaks the grip.
Cartwright tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Cartwright is working to get back to half guard.
Cartwright is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cartwright tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cartwright is squirming around, avoiding Parker's attempts to control the action.
Parker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cartwright. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cartwright bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright controlling from the top position.
Cartwright passes Parker's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Parker wants to sweep but Cartwright has passed to side control!
Cartwright wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Parker, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Parker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Parker is trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Parker knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cartwright tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cartwright has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cartwright scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Parker to see if he's OK.
Cartwright thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Parker is trying to improve his position.
Cartwright wants to control but Parker is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Parker, who protects the arm well.
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!
Parker managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Cartwright.
Cartwright working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cartwright looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cartwright wants to take a breather but Parker manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Cartwright.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cortland Cartwright dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Parker but Parker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cartwright shoots in and gets a takedown into Parker's guard.
Parker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Parker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cartwright throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Parker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Parker is trying to control the position but Cartwright postures up.
Cartwright tries to free his leg and advance position but Parker is retaining full guard.
Cartwright missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cartwright passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Cartwright is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Parker has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Parker is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cartwright tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Cartwright scoring with punches and elbows.
Parker gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Parker is in all sorts of trouble here.
Parker wants to hold on but Cartwright pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright with shots to the head and body - Parker looks very uncomfortable down there.
Cartwright is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Cartwright extends the arm and Parker is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cortland Cartwright!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Beach Bumm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Bruce Lee was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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165 lbs
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160 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Beach Bumm!
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, Bruce Lee!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Bart Greer and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lee misses with a lunging right hand
letting Bumm counter with a right hand.
Bumm missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bumm definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lee sizes up Bumm with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
It looks like Beach Bumm has been cut.
Lee thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bumm if he has to take too many more of those.
Lee uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bumm has time to react.
Lee's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bumm connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lee scrambles back to his feet.
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!
Lee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bumm counters with a straight right hand.
Bumm moves in looking to clinch but Lee pushes him off.
Lee on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bumm is looking to clinch.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Bumm throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bumm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bumm displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Lee throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A swing and a miss from Bumm.
Beach Bumm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bumm shoots in for a double leg but Lee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bumm tries for a takedown but Lee sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bumm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bumm tries to clinch up
and Lee counters with a nice body kick.
Lee throws a jab when Bumm was well out of range.
Lee scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bumm with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bumm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bumm closes the distance but Lee moves to the side
and Lee counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lee.
A right handed body shot lands from Lee.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee taking a breather.
Lee scores with a shot to the side of Bumm's head.
Bumm working hard to break the clinch.
Lee scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lee working aggressively here.
Lee misses with a body punch.
Bumm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bumm blocks a body shot from Lee.
Lee digs a right hand underneath Bumm's ribcage. Bumm let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A body shot lands from Lee.
Lee lands with a short shot to the head.
Lee misses with some punches.
Lee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bumm.
Lee lands with a right to the head.
We've been informed that Lee has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bumm being controlled against the cage.
Lee lands a body punch in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Lee scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bumm misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lee pushes Bumm back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bumm misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Lee.
Bumm is rocked!
Bumm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oh Bumm is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Bumm.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bumm.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Bumm.
Bumm tries to circle away but Lee has him pinned against the cage.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Bumm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Bumm.
Bumm wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Bumm blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
Bumm seems to have got his legs back now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bumm.
Lee working aggressively here.
A short left from Lee.
Lee misses with the head strike.
Lee blocks a body shot from Bumm.
Lee lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bumm backwards.
Lee misses with the head strike.
Lee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bumm or not.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bumm tries to break free but Lee pushes him back against the cage.
Lee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bumm backwards.
Lee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Lee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Beach Bumm'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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bumm. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee closes the distance and clinches.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
Lee misses with the head strike.
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
Bumm blocking some punches.
Bumm blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bumm has a couple of punches blocked by Lee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
Bumm blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lee presses Bumm against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Bumm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bumm blocks an uppercut.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Bumm.
Lee working aggressively here.
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bumm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
Bruce Lee seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lee misses with some punches.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Bumm.
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Bumm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Bumm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee is trying to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bumm working aggressively here.
Bumm misses with the head strike.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Lee on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Bumm's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lee.
Lee effectively controlling the action here.
A head punch on the inside from Bumm fails to land.
Bumm wants to get back to striking at distance but Lee won't allow it.
Lee pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bumm tries to work over Lee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Lee.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lee.
Bumm blocking some punches.
Lee lands an uppercut.
Lee pushes Bumm against the cage. Lee is working some dirty boxing. Lee pushes off with a quick right hook! Bumm goes down! Bumm tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Lee moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Lee!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Bruce Lee waved his t-shirt featuring Island Gear's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shia Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adam Marshall will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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170 lbs
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180 lbs
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Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Shia Johnson!
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, Adam Marshall!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, David Hoff and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marshall throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Marshall is in Johnson's guard.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Marshall controlling him for the moment.
Johnson looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Marshall is defending well. Johnson quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Marshall has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Johnson celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shia Johnson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Rabago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Zaitsev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rabago comes to the cage accompanied by Senses Fail - New Years Eve. On his way into the cage it seems that Ryan Rabago has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ryan Rabago seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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170 lbs
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169 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ryan Rabago!
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, Fedor Zaitsev!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Winston Alpacca and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Rabago.
It looks like Fedor Zaitsev has been cut.
Rabago clinches up with Zaitsev and pushes him back against the cage.
Zaitsev wants to get back to striking at distance but Rabago won't allow it.
Rabago lands an elbow just above Zaitsev 's eye.
Zaitsev is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rabago scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rabago lands an elbow inside that Zaitsev shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rabago.
Zaitsev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zaitsev is trying to break free.
Zaitsev looking to slow down the pace here.
Rabago lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zaitsev backwards.
Rabago lands with a light punch inside.
Rabago taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
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 short right hand to the side of the head by Rabago.
Zaitsev takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabago lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rabago lands an elbow that stopped Zaitsev in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Rabago.
Rabago lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rabago gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rabago.
Zaitsev takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from Rabago.
Zaitsev is trying to push Rabago away but Rabago has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rabago creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zaitsev's defenses.
Zaitsev trying to stall but Rabago improves his position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rabago.
Zaitsev takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from Rabago.
Rabago definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zaitsev takes an elbow to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rabago gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rabago lands an elbow inside.
Zaitsev is trying to stall.
Zaitsev is trying to break the clinch but Rabago is controlling him.
Rabago lands an elbow that stopped Zaitsev in his tracks for a moment.
Rabago lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Rabago.
Rabago avoiding damage.
Zaitsev takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rabago lands an elbow just above Zaitsev 's eye.
A left hand lands to the body for Rabago.
Rabago lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rabago lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rabago creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zaitsev's defenses.
Rabago creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zaitsev's defenses.
Zaitsev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rabago swats away the attempt to clinch by Zaitsev.
Rabago closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rabago lands a damaging elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rabago.
Rabago lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rabago lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rabago leaning his opponent against the cage.
Zaitsev wants to get back to striking at distance but Rabago won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rabago comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Zaitsev takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Rabago.
Rabago lands an elbow inside.
Rabago lands a nice elbow.
Rabago lands a nice elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rabago lands a hook that snaps the head of Zaitsev backwards.
Zaitsev takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rabago gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rabago lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rabago lands an elbow inside.
Rabago is working Zaitsev over against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Rabago dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fedor Zaitsev's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rabago takes the fight into the clinch.
Rabago lands an elbow inside.
Rabago lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Zaitsev's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Zaitsev takes an elbow to the forehead.
Zaitsev is looking to control Rabago's arms but Rabago gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zaitsev has his back to the cage.
Rabago comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rabago stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rabago leaning against his opponent.
Zaitsev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rabago has him pressed against the cage.
Rabago lands an elbow just above Zaitsev 's eye.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Zaitsev in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A shot in the inside from Rabago.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabago lands an elbow just above Zaitsev 's eye.
A bit of stalling here from Rabago.
Zaitsev takes an elbow to the temple.
Ryan Rabago has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rabago lands a damaging elbow.
A short uppercut from Rabago.
Rabago lands an elbow inside that Zaitsev shrugs off.
Rabago is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rabago lands an elbow just above Zaitsev 's eye.
Rabago stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rabago creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zaitsev's defenses.
A shot in the inside from Rabago.
Rabago gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rabago is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zaitsev can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rabago lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rabago lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rabago slows down the pace here.
Nice elbow from Rabago.
Zaitsev is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rabago gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rabago stalling in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaitsev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rabago lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That has opened up Fedor Zaitsev's cut even more.
Nice elbow from Rabago.
A frustrated look appears on Zaitsev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zaitsev taking a breather.
Rabago lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rabago lands an elbow inside that Zaitsev shrugs off.
Zaitsev takes an elbow to the temple.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rabago.
Zaitsev trying to stall but Rabago improves his position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rabago.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rabago comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Zaitsev takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rabago gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rabago lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Zaitsev takes an elbow to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rabago lands an elbow just above Zaitsev 's eye.
Rabago gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rabago.
Zaitsev is looking to control Rabago's arms but Rabago gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zaitsev has his back to the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rabago gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rabago lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rabago lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rabago.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Rabago dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fedor Zaitsev's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Rabago keeps the fight on the outside.
Zaitsev throws a front kick aimed at Rabago's knee but Rabago avoids it well.
Rabago moves into the clinch.
Rabago cracks Zaitsev with a nice body shot.
Rabago scores with a shoulder strike.
Rabago lands a nice elbow.
Rabago lands an elbow that stopped Zaitsev in his tracks for a moment.
Zaitsev takes a shot to the head.
Zaitsev stalling in the clinch but Rabago improves position.
Rabago lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rabago scores with a shoulder strike.
Rabago lands an elbow just above Zaitsev 's eye.
Rabago lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rabago creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zaitsev's defenses.
Zaitsev takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabago lands a damaging elbow.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rabago takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rabago lands an elbow just above Zaitsev 's eye.
Zaitsev is trying to break the clinch but Rabago is controlling him.
Rabago lands an elbow just above Zaitsev 's eye.
Rabago lands an elbow inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rabago.
Zaitsev takes an elbow to the temple.
Zaitsev takes an elbow to the forehead.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rabago lands an elbow inside that Zaitsev shrugs off.
The cut above Fedor Zaitsev's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rabago creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zaitsev's defenses.
Rabago lands a nice elbow.
Rabago lands an elbow inside that Zaitsev shrugs off.
Zaitsev takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rabago.
Rabago lands a damaging elbow.
Zaitsev taking a breather.
Rabago stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zaitsev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rabago cracks Zaitsev with a nice body shot.
Rabago lands an elbow that stopped Zaitsev in his tracks for a moment.
Zaitsev takes an elbow to the temple.
Rabago lands an elbow that stopped Zaitsev in his tracks for a moment.
A nice left hand lands by Rabago.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rabago creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zaitsev's defenses.
Zaitsev is trying to break free.
Rabago lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rabago creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zaitsev's defenses.
A short right from Rabago.
Zaitsev trying to stall but Rabago improves his position.
Zaitsev wants to break free but Rabago has control.
Zaitsev takes an elbow to the forehead.
Zaitsev takes an elbow to the temple.
Rabago lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rabago lands an elbow inside.
Rabago lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zaitsev backwards.
A hook to the body from Rabago.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rabago pushes Zaitsev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zaitsev takes an elbow to the forehead.
Zaitsev looking to stall.
Rabago lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Rabago scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rabago creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zaitsev's defenses.
Come on Rabago - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Zaitsev takes an elbow to the temple.
Fedor Zaitsev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rabago lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zaitsev.
Rabago lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ryan Rabago is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zaitsev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Rabago showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rabago 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 David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Rabago!
A relieved looking Ryan Rabago 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kanji Inoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junji Kodama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Kanji Inoki has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Counter fighter
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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, Kanji Inoki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Junji Kodama!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Peter Branson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Inoki dives in and scores a takedown into Kodama's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Inoki trying to control but Kodama is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kodama is on top in guard.
Kodama postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kodama preventing the sweep.
Kodama throws a big elbow that misses.
Kodama works over Inoki with some ground and pound from guard.
Inoki pushes a forearm under Kodama's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Kodama is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kanji Inoki!
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