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Chaos 18 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kashvi Jakho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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285 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
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300 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kashvi Jakho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Danny Jones!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Winston Alpacca and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Jakho.
Jakho avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jakho has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad The Island in the buildup to the fight.
Jakho wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Jakho clinches with his opponent.
Jakho manages to break the clinch.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jones shoots in but Jakho avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jakho is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jakho manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jakho gets a clinch.
Jones jumps guard but Jakho turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kashvi Jakho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Jones.
Jakho breaks from the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Jakho or perhaps it was just good defense by Jones which made him look bad.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Jakho shoots in.
Jones shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jones was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jakho is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jones asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Jones swings around for an armbar but Jakho sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jones's guard.
Jakho slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jones wants to stand but Jakho is controlling the position.
Jakho not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jakho gets to his feet. Jones looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jakho throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jakho shoots in looking for a takedown but Jones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jakho's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jones listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like Kashvi Jakho has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jakho fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Jakho on that attempt.
Jakho is breathing heavily.
Jones throws a body punch but Jakho moves out of range.
Jakho avoids the head kick by Jones.
Jakho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jakho rushes Jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jakho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jakho throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Jones looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jakho wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Well, if Jones is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Jones is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jakho is defending against the submission attempts here by Jones.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones works his way into full mount!
Jakho is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kashvi Jakho's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jakho sprawls well. Jakho wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Jakho counters with a series of strikes. Jones will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jakho wants to clinch.
Danny Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones looks to clinch
and Jakho counters with a two punch combo.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jakho pinned against the cage. Jakho gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jakho fails to land the takedown.
Jakho closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jones quickly recovers to half guard.
Jakho will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jakho is controlling the pace.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jakho slows the pace down in half guard.
Jones is not content to let Jakho control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jones tries to kick Jakho off but Jakho keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We're going to have a standup here because Kashvi Jakho wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Jones looks to land a combination but Jakho avoids it well.
Jakho tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jakho clinches up against the cage.
Jakho's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Jakho sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kashvi Jakho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Jones.
Jones closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jakho is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jones asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jones trying to control the action but Jakho is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jakho is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones is trying to ground and pound but Jakho uses the momentary lack of control by Jones to regain half guard.
Jones trying to control the action but Jakho is working from the bottom.
Jones wants to work for an arm triangle but Jakho is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kashvi Jakho will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kashvi Jakho's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Jakho as Jones shoots in.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Jakho sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jakho shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jakho was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jakho throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Jakho is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jakho has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Jakho fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones gets a takedown into half guard.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Danny Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is looking to pass Jakho's guard but actually Jakho recovers to full guard.
Jones trying to control but Jakho is working from the bottom.
Jakho pushes Jones off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jakho tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Jakho manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kashvi Jakho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Jones.
Jones drives through with a takedown into Jakho's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jakho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jakho wants to stand up but Jones is controlling him.
Jones wants to control from the top but Jakho keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones drops back looking for a leg! Jakho is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jakho manages to kick Jones off! Jones jumps back into Jakho's guard.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jakho is keeping the position for now.
Jones slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jakho wants to stand up but Jones is controlling him.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Jakho is keeping the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jakho tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Jakho tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Jones dives in and scores a takedown into Jakho's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jagger Jacques (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DR Pepper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Jagger Jacques has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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188 lbs
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192 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jagger Jacques!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, DR Pepper!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Peter Branson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacques tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pepper counters by moving into the clinch.
Jacques throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jacques misses with an elbow over the top.
Jacques with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jacques prevents the takedown attempt.
Pepper avoiding damage.
Pepper managing to block the knees to the body from Jacques.
Jacques gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pepper is working Jacques over against the cage.
Jacques misses with a knee to the head.
Pepper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jacques moves to clinch but Pepper breaks away
and Pepper counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jacques!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jacques regains half guard.
Jacques is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pepper pulls his head out easily.
Pepper looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pepper wants to free his trapped foot but Jacques is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacques is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pepper pulls his head out easily.
Jacques is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pepper pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Pepper seems content to control.
Jacques wants to get back to full guard.
Pepper wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jacques keeps working.
Jacques looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pepper looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jacques with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jacques actively working from the bottom here.
Pepper is trying to control. Jacques wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pepper moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Jacques.
Pepper works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Pepper working the head and body with strikes.
Jacques taking punishment in the form of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pepper working the ground and pound.
Jacques is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jacques is working hard here to advance position.
Pepper is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jacques is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pepper taking a breather here.
Jacques manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Pepper is keen to just control but Jacques is a slippery customer.
Pepper keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pepper wants to take a breather but Jacques is having none of it.
Pepper wants to stand up but Jacques is controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. DR Pepper was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Jacques tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pepper counters with a right hand to the body.
Pepper lands with a shot to the body.
Pepper throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jacques has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pepper wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jacques doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pepper has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pepper - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pepper blocks an elbow strike from Jacques.
Pepper blocks an elbow strike.
Pepper on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pepper slows down the pace here.
Jacques misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pepper.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pepper managing to block the knees to the body from Jacques.
Pepper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jacques goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Jacques.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DR Pepper dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jacques closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pepper counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Pepper has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pepper is pushing down on Jacques's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jacques is fighting to maintain full guard but Pepper has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jacques looking for submissions off his back.
Pepper wants to control but Jacques is keeping him busy.
Pepper gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Pepper misses with a series of wild punches.
Jacques moves to clinch but Pepper breaks away
so Pepper counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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!
Jacques wants to sweep here but Pepper controlling him for the moment.
DR Pepper has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pepper wants to control from the top but Jacques keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacques escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pepper gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pepper decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Pepper shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jacques working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pepper doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pepper manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jacques is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jacques working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pepper doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pepper manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pepper decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jacques, up you get!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacques on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pepper feints and as Jacques raises his hands in defense, Pepper changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jacques being controlled here, momentarily.
Pepper working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pepper would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jacques is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pepper is aware though and is defending well.
Jacques working for a triangle but Pepper defends it easily.
Jacques wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacques is looking for a triangle but Pepper pushes his legs off easily.
Jacques keeping moving, preventing Pepper from controlling successfully.
Pepper controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pepper trying to control but Jacques is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jacques working for a triangle but Pepper defends it easily.
Jacques is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pepper scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pepper trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacques is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jacques is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jacques throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jacques can't keep his opponent in guard - Pepper advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jacques is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pepper pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Pepper seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DR Pepper 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!
Jacques darts in trying to clinch
and Pepper counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jacques won't be happy with that.
Pepper wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jacques keeps working.
Jacques is looking to regain half guard here but Pepper keeps moving and retains side control.
Pepper tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pepper has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jacques is looking for a sweep.
Pepper stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Jacques tries to clinch but Pepper moves away
and Pepper moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stalling in the clinch from Pepper.
Pepper jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jacques walks away with a smile on his face. Pepper gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pepper tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jacques manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacques keeps the fight on the outside.
Jacques doesn't manage to clinch there - Pepper circles away.
Jacques drives through and clinches with Pepper against the cage.
Jacques lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jacques misses with some punches.
Jacques managing to block the knees to the body from Pepper.
Jacques trying to land knees to the body.
Jacques pushes off an throws an elbow but Pepper leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jacques dodges an elbow strike from Pepper.
Pepper is trying to pull guard but Jacques has him pressed against the cage.
Jacques tries to work over Pepper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pepper takes a shot to the head.
Jacques lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jacques lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pepper backwards.
Jacques pushes off an throws an elbow but Pepper leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jacques creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pepper on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pepper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jacques's elbow.
Pepper avoiding damage as Jacques throws knees to the body.
Jacques throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jacques tries to land knees in the clinch but Pepper avoids the damage to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jacques lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pepper backwards.
Pepper tries to pull guard but Jacques won't allow it.
Jagger Jacques has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DR Pepper.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jacques.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pepper breaks from the clinch.
Pepper clinches up with Jacques and pushes him back against the cage.
Jacques misses with a punch on the inside.
Jacques goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pepper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jacques wants to clinch
and Pepper counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pepper.
Pepper ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Pepper no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pepper looking for a sweep. Not yet Pepper, not yet.
Jacques working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pepper bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jacques's guard.
Jacques working for a triangle but Pepper defends it easily.
Jacques is looking for a triangle but Pepper pushes his legs off easily.
Pepper slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pepper decides to stand up, so the ref orders Jacques to his feet.
Jacques tries to clinch up
and Pepper counters by clinching up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacques lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pepper content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Pepper jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jacques walks away with a smile on his face. Pepper gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pepper tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jacques paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jacques tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pepper circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pepper circles away from the clinch attempt
so Pepper counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jacques has his foot on Pepper's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pepper works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pepper passes Jacques's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jacques looking for submissions off his back.
Jagger Jacques has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
DR Pepper is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jacques throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
DR Pepper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pepper winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DR Pepper!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mirrka Crovopic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Przemos Dipps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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155 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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165 lbs
0 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Basic striking
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mirrka Crovopic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Przemos Dipps!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Sandra Marshall and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Crovopic.
Dipps should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Dipps tries to clinch up.
Dipps thows a body kick. Crovopic tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Crovopic throws a series of punches but Dipps moves out of range.
Crovopic shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dipps is trying to defend but Crovopic finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Crovopic is working for a submission of some sort.
Dipps trying to hold on to Crovopic's head to control him but Crovopic postures up.
Dipps makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dipps.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crovopic is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Dipps has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Crovopic is looking to defend but Dipps has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Crovopic! Dipps pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Crovopic taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Przemos Dipps!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elijah Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Last Chance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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25
265 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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260 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Elijah Hart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Last Chance!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Daniel Franklin and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chance throws a wild body kick that Hart sees coming a mile off.
Hart has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Chance fails to land with a series of punches.
Hart shoots in for a takedown but Chance shows good takedown defense.
Chance misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chance fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hart has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chance misses with a few strikes there.
A big left from Chance misses.
Chance looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Last Chance seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chance throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hart is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Chance's half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Chance is in trouble now - Hart has advanced to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chance really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chance wants to control but Hart is having none of it.
Hart putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hart landing strikes from the mount.
Hart lands a big elbow.
Hart takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hart working Chance over with strikes here.
Hart raining down shots from the mount!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Hart! Chance is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Elijah Hart!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Janikowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aout Drogba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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210 lbs
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215 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Basic striking
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bob Janikowski!
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, Aout Drogba!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Dirk Anderson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Janikowski looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Janikowski looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Drogba with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Janikowski lands strikes from half guard.
Drogba is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Janikowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drogba keeps working.
Janikowski looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Drogba with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Drogba has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Janikowski lands with a punch from half guard.
Drogba tries to roll over but Janikowski keeps him under control.
Drogba actively working from the bottom here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Janikowski takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've been hearing good reports from Janikowski's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Janikowski scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Janikowski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Drogba is just riding it out for now. Janikowski eventually gives up the hold.
Drogba is looking to control Janikowski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Drogba avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drogba wants to get back to full guard.
Janikowski drops an elbow to the side of Drogba's head.
Drogba is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Janikowski's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Janikowski's back!
Janikowski wants to escape the position.
Janikowski trying to control the hands but Drogba breaks the grip.
Janikowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Drogba patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Janikowski rolls, trying to escape but Drogba keeps control of the position.
Janikowski is working hard here to advance position.
Drogba is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Janikowski defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drogba has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Janikowski is in real trouble here. Drogba gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Janikowski is tapping out! Drogba wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aout Drogba!
A pretty intense looking Aout Drogba took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Royston OMeara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rock Scissors (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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190 lbs
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200 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Royston OMeara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rock Scissors!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Santiago Holmes and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from OMeara.
Scissors dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Scissors connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed OMeara momentarily.
OMeara is trying hard to land a takedown here. Scissors sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
OMeara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
OMeara darts in looking for a takedown but Scissors gets double underhooks and turns OMeara into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royston OMeara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
OMeara drops down looking for an ankle pick but Scissors pulls his leg out and moves away.
Scissors clobbers OMeara with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Royston OMeara has been cut.
Scissors defends well against a solid takedown attempt from OMeara.
Scissors slaps away a takedown attempt from OMeara, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Oooooh!!! Scissors has knocked OMeara down with a huge combo! Scissors steps away and waves a wobbly OMeara back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
OMeara is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OMeara darts in trying to clinch
and Scissors counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OMeara gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Scissors slaps away a takedown attempt from OMeara, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Scissors dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Scissors catches OMeara with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and OMeara forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rock Scissors!
Rock Scissors gave a mention to Island Gear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Kwebek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martin has chosen Rebel Yell as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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25
286 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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21
255 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Decent elbows
Experienced |
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Kwebek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tony Martin!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Sandra Marshall and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin slips under a jab from Kwebek.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Martin has had enough of the clinch but Kwebek keeps him there for the moment.
Kwebek lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Tony Martin has been cut.
Kwebek keeps control of Martin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kwebek pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Martin avoids the elbow strike from Kwebek, against the cage.
Kwebek lands an elbow inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kwebek just misses with a elbow thrown towards Martin's brow.
Martin working hard to break the clinch.
Martin is looking to break free of the clinch but Kwebek has double underhooks.
Kwebek lands a damaging elbow.
That has opened up Tony Martin's cut even more.
Kwebek has Martin pressed against the cage, preventing Martin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kwebek pushes off an throws an elbow but Martin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kwebek pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kwebek throws an elbow that misses.
Martin blocks an elbow strike.
Kwebek lands a damaging elbow.
The cut above Tony Martin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kwebek creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kwebek gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tony Martin's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Martin working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kwebek lands a nice elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tony Martin's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). John Kwebek!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Muhammad Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raf Fernandes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyson's entrance music is Sombody gonna get their ass kicked. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
278 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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25
300 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Muhammad Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Raf Fernandes!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Sandra Marshall and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fernandes swings for the body but Tyson moves out of range.
Tyson throws a jab when Fernandes was well out of range.
Fernandes looks to land a right hand but Tyson moved out of range.
Tyson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Island Premium CT in the buildup to the fight.
Tyson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fernandes.
Fernandes swings for the body but Tyson moves out of range.
Fernandes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fernandes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Fernandes. Beautiful body shot.
Tyson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fernandess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fernandes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyson was well out of range. Poor timing from Fernandes.
Tyson misses with a looping left.
Tyson throws out a loose jab but Fernandes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyson connects with a single shot there.
Fernandes slips a jab from Tyson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fernandes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fernandes has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tyson connects with a nice looking jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fernandes. Tyson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fernandes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tyson rather than just go for the knockout.
Fernandes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fernandes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tyson counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyson cracks Fernandes with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tyson throws out a loose jab but Fernandes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fernandes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fernandes moves in looking to clinch but Tyson pushes him off.
Tyson looks to land a right hand but Fernandes moved out of range.
Fernandes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tyson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandes loads up on a big right hand but Tyson slips the punch.
Tyson scores with the left hand. Fernandes knows he should have avoided that one.
Tyson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fernandes on the side of the head.
Fernandes wants to clinch
and Tyson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tyson gets tackled into the cage by Fernandes. Fernandes maintains the clinch.
Fernandes misses with an elbow over the top.
Tyson blocking some punches.
Fernandes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fernandes lands an elbow that stopped Tyson in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Muhammad Tyson has been cut.
Fernandes misses with an elbow strike.
Fernandes gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tyson avoids a wild elbow strike from Fernandes.
Fernandes looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tyson lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tyson is working Fernandes over against the cage.
A short right from Fernandes on the inside.
Tyson throws a punch but it's blocked by Fernandes.
Tyson blocks the elbow strike.
Tyson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tyson lands a shoulder strike.
Fernandes creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fernandes cracks Tyson with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyson blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fernandes.
Fernandes lands an elbow just above Tyson 's eye.
Tyson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fernandes.
Fernandes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tyson is breathing heavily.
Fernandes comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Muhammad Tyson's cut is getting worse.
Tyson takes an elbow to the temple.
Fernandes tries to throw a body punch but Tyson avoids it by throwing Fernandes back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Fernandes.
Fernandes misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fernandes.
Fernandes creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tyson's defenses.
Fernandes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tyson's elbow.
Fernandes lands a vicious elbow to the side of Tyson's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Fernandes tries to finish him with strikes but Tyson still seems able to defend himself so Fernandes steps back and lets Tyson get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.
Tyson is rocked!
Muhammad Tyson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tyson walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Fernandes! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Raf Fernandes!
After winning the bout, Raf Fernandes thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Muhammad Tyson stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm gonna eat your children!'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Stank McCrank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mata Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mata Hughes will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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25
130 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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25
134 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
Experienced |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Stank McCrank!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mata Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Peter Branson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
McCrank scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hughes is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCrank is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hughes has escaped the position, nice work there.
McCrank working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McCrank tries for a kimura but Hughes is defending well.
McCrank is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hughes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McCrank is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hughes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hughes is looking to reverse the position.
Hughes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCrank is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hughes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hughes is trying to control McCrank's posture but McCrank avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCrank wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hughes, who protects the arm well.
Hughes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McCrank could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
McCrank looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Hughes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hughes tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Hughes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McCrank wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McCrank wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hughes, who protects the arm well.
Hughes manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
McCrank is breathing heavily.
McCrank looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hughes is trying to control the action in half guard but McCrank is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hughes wants to pass the guard but McCrank is defending well.
Hughes working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
McCrank wants to improve his position but Hughes is controlling well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hughes is looking to take a break and control but McCrank is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Hughes seems content to control.
McCrank is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McCrank might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hughes is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hughes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
It looks like Hughes might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Hughes breaks from McCrank's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes wants to control the pace but McCrank is squirming around nicely.
McCrank sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hughes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McCrank is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hughes pulls his head out easily.
McCrank looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hughes sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hughes tries to pass to full mount but McCrank defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes is taking a breather. McCrank 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.
Hughes wants to pass the guard but McCrank is defending well.
Hughes lands strikes from half guard.
Hughes is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCrank looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hughes is trying to control. McCrank wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hughes is pressing down on McCrank's thigh, looking to free his foot. McCrank is holding on for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hughes working over McCrank with some ground and pound. McCrank looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McCrank on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hughes works his way into side control.
Hughes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McCrank is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mata Hughes dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hughes scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hughes just content to control the position.
Hughes scores with a couple of short elbows.
McCrank manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hughes's best efforts.
McCrank is refusing to be controlled, as Hughes sits in half guard.
McCrank is trying to get back to full guard.
McCrank makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McCrank.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes wants to control from the top but McCrank keeps moving.
McCrank looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McCrank has his feet on Hughes's thighs here. He's pushed Hughes off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Hughes screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stank McCrank!
Stank McCrank is the new bantamweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kenneth Omeruo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Omeruo comes into the arena with The Hunger Games Whistle blaring out of the sound system. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kenneth Omeruo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Billy Hill!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, David Hoff and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Omeruo connects with a leg kick. Hill looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Omeruo throws a nice head kick!
Omeruo connects with an inside leg kick.
Omeruo stuffs the takedown attempt from Hill. Hill gets slowly back to his feet.
Hill closes the distance and clinches up with Omeruo, looking for a takedown. Hill pushes Omeruo against the cage but Omeruo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Omeruo leaves Hill with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kenneth Omeruo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Hill.
Hill throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Omeruo's waist but Omeruo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hill off to one side.
Omeruo cracks the inside of Hill's front leg.
Hill closes the distance and clinches up with Omeruo, looking for a takedown. Hill pushes Omeruo against the cage but Omeruo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Billy Hill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Omeruo cracks the inside of Hill's front leg.
Omeruo is looking to slow Hill down with leg kicks.
Omeruo lands a leg kick that knocks Hill off balance momentarily.
Omeruo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hill changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Omeruo tries to avoid it but Hill manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Omeruo to the ground. Omeruo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hill shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Omeruo pinned against the cage. Omeruo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Omeruo scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omeruo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hill's sensitive parts.
Omeruo lands a head kick. Hill smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Omeruo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hill changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Omeruo tries to avoid it but Hill manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Omeruo to the ground. Omeruo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Omeruo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hill on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kenneth Omeruo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hill tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Omeruo defends well and Hill ends up having to push Omeruo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hill looks winded!
Hill is trying to pull guard but Omeruo has him pressed against the cage.
Hill is trying to pull guard but Omeruo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Omeruo breaks from the clinch.
Omeruo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Omeruo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Omeruo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Omeruo throws a quick inside leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Omeruo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Omeruo connects with a solid leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Omeruo.
A nice inside leg kick there by Omeruo. That's going to slow Hill down.
Omeruo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Omeruo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hill takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Omeruo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Omeruo connects with an inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Omeruo.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Omeruo.
Omeruo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Omeruo connects with a leg kick. Hill looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Omeruo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice body kick from Omeruo.
Crunch! Omeruo slams his shin into Hill's torso.
Omeruo thumps Hill with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omeruo scores with a head kick. Hill tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hill stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Omeruo.
A good leg kick by Omeruo.
A slapping body kick lands there for Omeruo.
A slapping leg kick lands for Omeruo.
Omeruo scores with a head kick.
Omeruo lands a nice looking body kick.
Omeruo is looking to slow Hill down with leg kicks.
Omeruo connects with a leg kick. Hill looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A head kick from Omeruo lands but Hill takes it in his stride.
Omeruo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Omeruo connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hill takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Omeruo throws a head kick that Hill semi-blocks.
Omeruo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hill if he has to take too many more of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omeruo connects with an inside leg kick.
Omeruo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Omeruo.
Omeruo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hill has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Omeruo.
Omeruo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Omeruo scores with a kick to the body.
Omeruo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hill. That did some damage!
Omeruo lands a head kick!
Left hook, right uppercut from Omeruo.
Omeruo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hill.
Omeruo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Omeruo.
Hill is trying desperately to land a takedown but Omeruo is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Hill.
Omeruo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Omeruo lands a nice looking body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenneth Omeruo dominated that round.
That's time! Omeruo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Omeruo feints a jab promting Hill to slip. Omeruo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hill slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Omeruo lands a head kick. Hill smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Omeruo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hill can do to turn this around?
Nice sprawl there from Omeruo as Hill shoots in.
Hill drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hill stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Omeruo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hill drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Hill as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Omeruo screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Hill! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Billy Hill!
Billy Hill is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Billy Hill made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Kenneth Omeruo was interviewed post fight and said 'This was not what I was expecting... I am not happy with what has happened in this fight. I demand a rematch, right now!'.
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