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WOCFS12: Stanley vs Tuesday PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Gambino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Alfalla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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197 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Joe Gambino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ray Alfalla!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Michael Johnstone and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alfalla shoots in and drives through. Gambino sprawls well.
Gambino lands with a thumping leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Gambino.
Gambino is looking to clinch but Alfalla is avoiding it.
A head kick misses from Gambino.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gambino.
Gambino cracks a nice hook into Alfalla's ribs.
Gambino takes a swing at Alfalla's ribcage but misses.
Joe Gambino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Gambino. No joy for Alfalla on that attempt.
Gambino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alfalla takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gambino scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alfalla moves out of range of the body kick from Gambino.
Alfalla scores with a takedown into Gambino's guard.
Alfalla trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alfalla postures up in Gambino's guard and throws a big left but Gambino blocks it.
Alfalla works over Gambino with some ground and pound from guard.
Alfalla loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Alfalla stops Gambino from standing up.
Alfalla postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alfalla passes into half guard.
Alfalla trying to mount his opponent but Gambino defends it.
Alfalla passes to full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alfalla raining down hammerfists from mount.
Alfalla working the ground and pound effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gambino defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Alfalla.
Alfalla lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alfalla dominating with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alfalla lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gambino hang on?
Gambino is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Alfalla with good strikes from the mount here!
Alfalla is landing with some decent strikes but Gambino is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Gambino is rocked!
Gambino is in a horrible position here. Alfalla smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Oh Gambino is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alfalla softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Gambino is out cold! Alfalla jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ray Alfalla!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Danny Noel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takeshi Kurosawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noel's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Doom. Kurosawa has chosen One Mic as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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199 lbs
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195 lbs
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Great elbows
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Danny Noel!
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, Takeshi Kurosawa!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Dirk Anderson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noel throws a right hand that Kurosawa ducks under and follows up with a left that Kurosawa also avoids with ease.
Noel misses with a few strikes there.
A head kick misses from Kurosawa.
Nice body kick there by Kurosawa.
Kurosawa throws a low kick but Noel avoids it.
A head kick misses from Kurosawa.
Kurosawa blocks a head kick by Noel.
Noel instigates a clinch.
Noel keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kurosawa's efforts to push away.
Noel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Noel lands an elbow that stopped Kurosawa in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Noel.
Noel creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kurosawa's defenses.
Noel throws an elbow that misses.
Noel lands a damaging elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Noel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kurosawa blocks the elbow strike.
Kurosawa working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noel lands an elbow inside that Kurosawa shrugs off.
Kurosawa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Noel smiles and moves away.
Kurosawa lands a leg kick that knocks Noel off balance momentarily.
Kurosawa dodges the punch combination from Noel.
Noel misses with a low kick as Kurosawa jumps back.
Noel throws a series of punches but Kurosawa avoids them all with ease.
Kurosawa lands a high kick!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kurosawa.
Noel moves into range and clinches up with Kurosawa.
Kurosawa tries to work over Noel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Noel creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Noel creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kurosawa's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurosawa wants to get back to striking at distance but Noel won't allow it.
Noel lands an elbow that stopped Kurosawa in his tracks for a moment.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kurosawa blocks an elbow strike from Noel.
Noel throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Noel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
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!
Noel lands a damaging elbow.
Kurosawa tries to pull guard but Noel forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Noel.
Noel pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kurosawa is trying to break the clinch but Noel has him pressed against the cage.
Kurosawa blocks the elbow strike.
Noel creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kurosawa's defenses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Noel throws an elbow but misses.
Kurosawa blocks an elbow strike.
Noel pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Noel throws an elbow that misses.
Kurosawa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Danny Noel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takeshi Kurosawa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurosawa avoids the elbow strike from Noel, against the cage.
Noel keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kurosawa's efforts to push away.
Kurosawa takes an elbow to the forehead.
Noel misses with an elbow strike.
Noel lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Noel misses with an elbow over the top.
Noel lands an elbow that stopped Kurosawa in his tracks for a moment.
Noel misses with an elbow over the top.
Kurosawa blocks an elbow strike from Noel.
Noel throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kurosawa stalling in the clinch but Noel improves position.
Noel creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kurosawa avoids the elbow strike from Noel, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Noel.
Kurosawa tries to pull guard but Noel holds him up against the cage and eventually Kurosawa drops back down to his feet.
Kurosawa looking to slow down the pace here.
Noel looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Noel throws an elbow but misses.
Noel lands an elbow inside.
Noel creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kurosawa takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've been informed that Kurosawa has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kurosawa trying to land knees to the body.
Noel throws an elbow but it misses.
Noel throws an elbow that misses.
Kurosawa takes an elbow to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noel has Kurosawa pressed against the cage, preventing Kurosawa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Noel creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kurosawa avoids the elbow strike from Noel, against the cage.
Noel throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kurosawa dodges an elbow strike from Noel.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Noel throws an elbow that misses.
Kurosawa wants to stall.
Noel looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Noel dominated that round.
That's time! Noel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
That kick from Kurosawa tenderised Noel's leg. Noel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kurosawa gets tackled into the cage by Noel. Noel maintains the clinch.
Noel creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Noel creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kurosawa's defenses.
Noel throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kurosawa tries to pull guard but Noel forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kurosawa takes an elbow to the temple.
Kurosawa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kurosawa avoids a wild elbow strike from Noel.
Noel throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kurosawa takes an elbow to the temple.
Noel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Takeshi Kurosawa has been cut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Noel throws an elbow but misses.
Kurosawa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Noel to keep the fight standing.
Noel lands a nice elbow.
Kurosawa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Noel pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Danny Noel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Noel lands a damaging elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Noel lands a damaging elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noel pushes off an throws an elbow but Kurosawa leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kurosawa is trying to break free.
Kurosawa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kurosawa is trying to break the clinch but Noel has him pressed against the cage.
Noel throws an elbow that misses.
Kurosawa blocks an elbow strike.
Kurosawa dodges an elbow strike from Noel.
Kurosawa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Noel smiles and moves away.
Danny Noel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takeshi Kurosawa.
Noel pushes Kurosawa up against the cage in a clinch.
Kurosawa blocks an elbow strike from Noel.
Noel lands a nice elbow.
Noel throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kurosawa is looking to break free of the clinch but Noel has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noel has Kurosawa pressed against the cage, preventing Kurosawa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kurosawa avoids a wild elbow strike from Noel.
Kurosawa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kurosawa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kurosawa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kurosawa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Noel has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A frustrated look appears on Kurosawa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Noel lands a damaging elbow.
Noel lands an elbow just above Kurosawa 's eye.
Noel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
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!
Noel throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Noel lands an elbow just above Kurosawa 's eye.
Noel looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Noel lands an elbow inside.
Noel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Noel lands an elbow that stopped Kurosawa in his tracks for a moment.
Kurosawa takes an elbow to the temple.
Kurosawa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kurosawa tries to break free but Noel pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurosawa takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kurosawa is rocked!
Noel throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kurosawa is still on wobbly legs! Can Noel finish him?
Noel pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kurosawa blocks an elbow strike.
Kurosawa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Noel throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kurosawa wants to stall.
Noel throws an elbow but it misses.
Kurosawa seems to have recovered his senses.
Kurosawa is trying to maintain a safe position but Noel gets an underhook and turns Kurosawa into the cage.
Noel throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Noel.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Noel.
Kurosawa is pressed against the cage. Noel pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Kurosawa! Two more big strikes from Noel and Kurosawa crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Danny Noel!
Danny Noel 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jake Heke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirk Pretorious (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Heke might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Hit Em Up. 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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188 lbs
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194 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jake Heke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dirk Pretorious!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Peter Branson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pretorious scores with a head kick. Heke tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Jake Heke has been cut.
Pretorious scores with a head kick. Heke tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Heke cracks Pretorious with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Pretorious looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Heke finish him?
Pretorious is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heke lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Pretorious up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Heke from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Pretorious's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jake Heke!
Jake Heke managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Atlantis, into his post fight interview.
Dirk Pretorious spoke after the fight, saying 'Sometimes you gotta let your boss think he one.
If you want to be where the best are, come on down to Evil Emp-HEAD HUNTERS FIGHTCLUB ELITE4CHEAP//19COA'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Makeshian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tong Po (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Makeshian comes to the cage accompanied by The Champ Is Here. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Brawler
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dave Makeshian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tong Po!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Santiago Holmes and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Po wants to clinch.
Po lands with a nice body kick.
Makeshian scores with a decent looking hook.
Po has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Makeshian takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Makeshian tries for a takedown but Po sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Makeshian missing with a left hand there. Po was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A right-left combo lands from Makeshian.
It looks like Tong Po has been cut.
Makeshian looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
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!
Po throws a right and a left that both miss.
Makeshian steps into range and cracks Po with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Po flops backwards and Makeshian dives into his guard looking to finish!
Po is rocked!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Makeshian throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Po wants to stand and escape but Makeshian is having none of it.
Makeshian postures up in Po's guard and throws a big left but Po blocks it.
Makeshian postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Po is looking to stand up but Makeshian isn't so interested in that idea.
Makeshian has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Po preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Po working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Makeshian.
Po wants to stand but Makeshian is controlling the position.
Po utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Makeshian throws a big elbow that misses.
Makeshian decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Po throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Makeshian throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Po's waist but Po gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Makeshian off to one side.
Makeshian lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Po backs up against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Po swinging wildly here.
Po tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Po tries to clinch but Makeshian is having none of it.
Po tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick misses from Po.
Tong Po is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Makeshian avoids the head kick by Po.
Po walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Po limp body while Makeshian jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dave Makeshian!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Dave Makeshian made sure he mentioned Atlantis, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Belcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marcus Brown!
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, Jake Belcher!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Bart Greer and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belcher fails with the takedown
and Brown moves into the clinch.
Belcher misses with the head strike.
Brown is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Belcher is defending well.
Belcher with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Brown is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Belcher gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Brown drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Belcher gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Belcher.
Belcher pulls Brown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Belcher wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brown accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belcher is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brown looking to sit in guard and control but Belcher gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Brown working a defensive guard here.
Belcher postures up in Brown's guard and throws a big left but Brown blocks it.
Belcher sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Brown's guard.
Brown knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Belcher on the ground.
Belcher seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brown does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belcher thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brown's head.
Belcher is working for a submission of some sort.
Brown is refusing to be controlled, as Belcher sits in half guard.
Belcher takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Belcher throwing shots but Brown is blocking nicely.
Brown looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Belcher winds up and cracks Brown with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Belcher wants to pass the guard but Brown is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown wants to get back to full guard.
Belcher takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belcher wants to control but Brown is keeping him busy.
Nice strikes from Belcher there.
Belcher throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brown wants to get back to full guard but Belcher has passed into side control.
Brown tries to bench press Belcher off him but Belcher keeps the position.
Belcher trying to control the position but Brown is working away.
Belcher is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Belcher tries for a kimura but Brown is defending well.
Belcher scoring with punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belcher has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Brown!
Belcher with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belcher working the ground and pound effectively.
Belcher landing strikes from the mount.
Brown is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belcher lands a big elbow.
Oh Brown is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Belcher unloading with bombs!
Brown is trying to stand.
Belcher unloading with bombs!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Belcher loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Brown scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Belcher land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Belcher stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Belcher!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Santos Goncalves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santos Goncalves has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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217 lbs
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210 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Santos Goncalves!
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, Hector Gomez!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Dirk Anderson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goncalves looks to clinch
and Gomez counters with a stiff right hand.
Gomez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gomez.
It looks like Santos Goncalves has been cut.
Gomez has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goncalves goes for a double leg but Gomez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gomez continues to drive forward.
Gomez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Goncalves jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gomez walks away with a smile on his face. Goncalves gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Goncalves shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Goncalves closes the distance but Gomez moves to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Goncalves tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Goncalves dives in and grabs Gomez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gomez pushes down on Goncalves's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santos Goncalves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gomez drops Goncalves with a beautiful combination! Goncalves stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Gomez is looking for the KO!
Goncalves is rocked!
Santos Goncalves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomez cracks Goncalves on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Goncalves falls backwards against the cage. Gomez follows up with more strikes that drop Goncalves to his knees. Gomez keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Goncalves! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hector Gomez!
Hector Gomez gave a mention to Atlantis in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
In defeat, Santos Goncalves stepped up to the mic, saying 'i want a rematch he cheated, he was greased up.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chechnya Chechnya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samir King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King has chosen When I Die - Genocide(Jusuf Dzilic) as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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195 lbs
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184 lbs
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chechnya Chechnya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Samir King!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Winston Alpacca and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King shoots in for a takedown but Chechnya shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
King fails with a takedown attempt.
King shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chechnya pinned against the cage. Chechnya gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chechnya Chechnya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samir King.
King moves forwards but Chechnya connects with a nice, crisp jab.
King shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. King showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Chechnya is trying to get back to full guard.
King working Chechnya over with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. King connects with a nice short shot to Chechnya's temple.
Chechnya knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for King on the ground.
Chechnya blocking the ground and pound attempt from King.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chechnya is trying to stand up here but King is controlling him well.
Chechnya regains full guard. Nicely done.
King stands and throws Chechnya's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chechnya is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
King lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Chechnya down.
King cracks Chechnya with a big elbow.
King landing a few strikes.
King working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
King working the head and body with strikes.
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!
King scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Chechnya to see if he's OK.
King sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Chechnya is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Chechnya is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but King has just dragged him back down to the mat.
King cracks Chechnya with a big right hand but Chechnya just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Chechnya is breathing heavily.
King working the head with strikes.
King has an Americana. Chechnya didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! King is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if King hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Samir King!
An out of breath and clearly excited Samir King thanked Atlantis for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Moises Abegunde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kostas Papadakis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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188 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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190 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Moises Abegunde!
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, Kostas Papadakis!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Michael Johnstone and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abegunde throws a push kick but Papadakis slaps the foot to one side.
A good leg kick by Abegunde.
Some bone on bone action there as Papadakis checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Papadakis walks forward, straight into a front kick from Abegunde.
Abegunde definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Abegunde throws a hook to the side of Papadakis's head but Papadakis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Abegunde throws a chopping leg kick but Papadakis manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Abegunde tries a low kick but Papadakis avoids it.
Abegunde listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Abegunde tries to clinch there but Papadakis circles away.
Abegunde fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Papadakis checks it well.
Abegunde misses with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Abegunde there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A head kick misses from Papadakis.
Moises Abegunde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Papadakis avoids a kick to the body.
Abegunde scores with a leg kick.
Abegunde throws a low kick but it's checked well by Papadakis.
Moises Abegunde is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
An inside leg kick from Abegunde misses.
Abegunde throws a leg kick but Papadakis sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Papadakis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fight stays on the outside here - Abegunde looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Abegunde misses with a kick to the body.
Abegunde buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Papadakis fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Abegunde to the ground. Papadakis is now in Abegunde's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Papadakis drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Papadakis seems to have locked his on tight now - Abegunde screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Papadakis, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Kostas Papadakis!
Kostas Papadakis gave a mention to Atlantis in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Frotch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikey Havoc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Havoc is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Jesus I Was Evil. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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211 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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216 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tyson Frotch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mikey Havoc!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Winston Alpacca and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Havoc slips a jab from Frotch.
Havoc leaves Frotch with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Frotch fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Havoc works over Frotch's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Tyson Frotch has been cut.
Frotch does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Frotch shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frotch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Havoc moves away.
Havoc avoids the head kick by Frotch.
A combination from Havoc does no damage.
Frotch connects with an inside leg kick.
Havoc throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Frotch crashing down! Frotch tries to stagger back to his feet but Havoc just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Frotch asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikey Havoc!
After winning the bout, Mikey Havoc thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Stanley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Tuesday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stanley comes into the arena with Frotch Retirement Jam blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
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220 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Max Stanley!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Shawn Tuesday!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Daniel Franklin and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stanley misses the shot to the body.
Stanley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tuesday manages to avoid it.
We've been told by Stanley's head coaches at Elite Training Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Stanley throws a lazy uppercut
and Tuesday counters with a straight right hand.
Stanley misses with a two punch combination.
Tuesday lands a jab to the head.
Tuesday keeps the fight on the outside.
The fighters circling - Stanley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tuesday tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stanley tries to clinch but Tuesday is having none of it.
Stanley tries a head kick but it misses.
Stanley misses with a kick to the body.
Stanley fails to land with a series of punches.
Tuesday looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stanley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tuesday.
Stanley misses with a head kick.
Stanley is looking to clinch but Tuesday is avoiding it.
Stanley throws a body punch but Tuesday moves out of range.
Tuesday works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuesday shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stanley napping and manages to drive through into side control!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Stanley sneaks back into half guard.
Tuesday controlling the pace.
Stanley is looking to improve his position.
Stanley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tuesday wants to pass the guard but Stanley is defending well.
Tuesday slows the pace down in half guard.
Let's hope that Tuesday has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanley regains full guard. Nicely done.
Stanley working for a triangle but Tuesday defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stanley being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stanley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stanley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tuesday is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tuesday trying to control but Stanley is working from the bottom.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Shawn Tuesday wasn't active enough on the ground.
Tuesday moves out of range of the body kick from Stanley.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanley is looking to clinch but Tuesday is avoiding it.
Tuesday avoids a kick to the body.
Tuesday has a takedown stuffed.
Stanley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stanley tries to land a front kick but Tuesday steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stanley looks to land a left hand but Tuesday moved out of range nicely.
Stanley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stanley throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tuesday counters with a shoot takedown. Stanley fights it but they end up in guard.
Tuesday wants to pass the guard but Stanley is keeping the position.
Stanley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Stanley is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tuesday is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tuesday trying to control but Stanley is working from the bottom.
Stanley looking for subs off his back but Tuesday has passed one foot through into half guard.
Tuesday 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.
Tuesday perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tuesday has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tuesday connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Stanley takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Stanley has left one of his arms exposed and Tuesday doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Stanley screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shawn Tuesday!
Shawn Tuesday is the new light heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Shawn Tuesday started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Max Stanley had this to say: 'This is bullshit... I might retire...I don't know...I don't need this shit...'.
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