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LFC Fight Night 3 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trevor Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Rodgers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trevor Fisher has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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193 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Trevor Fisher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Aaron Rodgers!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Santiago Holmes and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodgers is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fisher sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fisher comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rodgers has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fisher finds it's way round the side to connect with Rodgers's head.
A jab from Fisher finds it's way through Rodgers's defenses.
Rodgers slips under a jab from Fisher.
A lazy left from Fisher finds it's target.
Fisher throws a right hand that misses
and Rodgers holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fisher misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fisher tries to throw a body punch but Rodgers avoids it by throwing Fisher back against the cage.
Rodgers breaks from the clinch.
Fisher lands a head shot.
Rodgers is rocked!
Rodgers looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fisher leaves Rodgers with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rodgers is still on wobbly legs! Can Fisher finish him?
Fisher pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rodgers seems to have recovered his senses.
Rodgers walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rodgers throws a front kick aimed at Fisher's knee but Fisher avoids it well.
Fisher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodgers was well out of range. Poor timing from Fisher.
Fisher throws an overhand right that has Rodgers reeling! Fisher follows up with more punches and Rodgers is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Trevor Fisher!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between JP Pinsent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julle Koso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pinsent comes to the cage accompanied by Trouble on my Mind. JP Pinsent has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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210 lbs
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220 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, JP Pinsent!
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, Julle Koso!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, David Hoff and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinsent shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Koso's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Pinsent postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pinsent throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Koso works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Koso is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pinsent is controlling him.
Pinsent lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pinsent postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pinsent passes Koso's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Koso is defending against the submission attempts here by Pinsent.
Koso taking some punishment here, with Pinsent in his half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koso is looking to escape.
Pinsent is trying for a kimura here. Koso looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Pinsent wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). JP Pinsent!
Post fight, JP Pinsent stared into the camera and said 'Koso, I hope your face heals up nicely. On to the next one.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Knack Wupp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Knack Wupp was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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213 lbs
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207 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bobby Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Knack Wupp!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Santiago Holmes and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown slaps away a takedown attempt from Wupp, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Brown scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Brown misses with a combination
and Wupp counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wupp.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Wupp is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brown wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Wupp is now in half guard.
Wupp sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wupp is trying to work for a kimura but Brown is defending well.
Wupp is taking a breather. Brown 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown trying to control here.
Wupp passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Brown!
Brown is desperately trying to improve his position but Wupp has a good base and remains in mount.
Brown is squirming around, avoiding Wupp's attempts to control the action.
Brown is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wupp jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Brown is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Brown and Wupp has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Brown is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Wupp moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Brown.
Brown is looking to regain half guard here but Wupp keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wupp wants to control but Brown is keeping him busy.
Brown gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Wupp controlling the action here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown tries to roll over but Wupp keeps him under control.
Wupp passes to full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown regains half guard.
Brown wants to improve his position but Wupp is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wupp is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Brown as he works his way to full guard.
Wupp avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wupp got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brown has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wupp has managed to get both his arms back between Brown's legs - danger averted.
Brown being controlled here, momentarily.
Wupp wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Brown is looking to cinch up a triangle. Wupp throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Brown's body to avoid the submission. Brown has instead reached around Wupp's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Brown arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bobby Brown!
During a confident post fight interview, Bobby Brown thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bigg Moe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moe comes to the cage accompanied by polly cover my son justin. Bigg Moe has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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261 lbs
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235 lbs
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Counter fighter
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bigg Moe!
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, Paul Hogan!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Peter Branson and David Hoff.
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.
Hogan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hogan tries to land a front kick but Moe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hogan throws a nice head kick!
Hogan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hogan lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheers as Hogan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Moe doesn't seem phased though.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hogan throws a series of punches but Moe avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moe moves away from the strike by Hogan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hogan. Moe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hogan cracks a nice hook into Moe's ribs.
Hogan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moe.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Hogan has eaten all the pies!
Hogan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Moe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogan throws a right hand that Moe ducks under and follows up with a left that Moe also avoids with ease.
Hogan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Moe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Moe there as he acknowledges the shot.
Paul Hogan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hogan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Moe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hogan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan lands a jab-cross combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hogan.
Nice shot lands for Hogan.
Hogan's coach down at Clean and Green was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hogan's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Donk. Hogan catches Moe right on the button with a cross.
Moe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hogan cracks Moe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hogan.
Hogan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Moe had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Hogan scores with the left hand. Moe knows he should have avoided that one.
Hogan dips to his left and cracks Moe with an uppercut!
Moe sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hogan tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Hogan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hogan looks to land a left hand but Moe moved out of range nicely.
Hogan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hogan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A jab from Hogan finds it's way through Moe's defenses.
Hogan throws a lazy right hand but Moe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan misses with a wild combination.
Hogan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Moe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice body punch from Hogan.
Hogan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Moe circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hogan lands with an uppercut that bounces Moe off the cage and back into range.
Paul Hogan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hogan misses with an uppercut.
Hogan cracks a nice hook into Moe's ribs.
A slow jab from Hogan misses its intended target.
Hogan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Moe defending well as Hogan loads up on a big left hand.
Paul Hogan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Moe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hogan throws out the jab.
Moe moves forwards but Hogan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A lazy left from Hogan finds it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogan lands with a shot to the body.
Hogan lands a jab-cross combination.
Hogan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hogan connects with a high kick.
Moe is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hogan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Hogan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A big right from Hogan misses.
Moe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Moe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hogan throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Hogan misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moe moves out of range as Hogan strikes.
A left lands for Hogan.
Hogan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hogan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hogan throws a looping overhand right but Moe ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogan with a hook.
Hogan lands a glancing blow to the side of Moe's head.
Hogan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hogan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Moe takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hogan throws a poor cross that misses
and Moe decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hogan's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Moe defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moe wants to control from the top but Hogan keeps moving.
Moe stands and throws Hogan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Moe is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Hogan looks calm but he's in trouble here. Moe gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Hogan is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Moe lets go of the hold and Hogan can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bigg Moe!
A relieved looking Bigg Moe thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Rekis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taco Cancer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rekis's entrance music is AC/DC - Thunderstruck. A fine choice. Taco Cancer will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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210 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Rekis!
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, Taco Cancer!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Bart Greer and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cancer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cancer lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rekis backs up against the cage.
Cancer's coach down at Island Premium CT was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cancer's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Cancer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rekis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rekis 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.
Cancer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rekis counters with a left to the body.
Rekis has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rekis there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cancer misses with a looping left.
Rekis misses with the combination.
Cancer throws a series of punches but Rekis avoids them all with ease.
Rekis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rekis takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rekis has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cancer after a bit of a struggle.
Cancer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rekis or not.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rekis as Cancer tries to tie him up.
Rekis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cancer has him pressed against the cage.
Rekis looking for a takedown.
Come on Cancer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cancer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cancer blocks an elbow strike from Rekis.
A right hook to the body lands for Cancer.
Cancer lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rekis tries for a takedown but Cancer manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Rekis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cancer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rekis is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cancer is defending well.
Rekis wants a takedown.
Rekis is breathing heavily.
Cancer taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cancer.
Cancer gets through Rekis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cancer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cancer gets underhooks to prevent Rekis's takedown attempt.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cancer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rekis tries to break the clinch but Cancer is controlling the position.
Cancer lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cancer lands a nice uppercut.
Cancer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rekis.
Cancer lands with a light punch inside.
Rekis is trying to pull guard but Cancer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cancer lands with a right to the head.
Cancer scores with a shoulder strike.
Cancer lands a body shot.
Rekis tries to pull guard but Cancer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cancer.
Cancer will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rekis up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cancer pushes Rekis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Cancer.
A short right from Cancer.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cancer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rekis tries to score a body lock takedown but Cancer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rekis tries for a takedown but Cancer manages to get underhooks.
Cancer stalls.
Rekis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cancer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cancer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cancer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rekis backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cancer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cancer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taco Cancer dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cancer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cancer misses the shot to the body.
Cancer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rekis counters with a good low kick that Cancer was not able to check.
Cancer works Rekis's body with a nice hook.
Rekis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cancer as he jumps to the side.
Rekis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cancer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rekis circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rekis slips a straight right by Cancer.
Cancer swinging wildly here.
Rekis moves forwards but Cancer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cancer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rekis circles away quickly and effectively.
Rekis looks for a takedown but Cancer sprawls well.
Cancer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
John Rekis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rekis on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cancer looks to land a combination but Rekis avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rekis goes for a double leg but Cancer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cancer continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Rekis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cancer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cancer is working Rekis over against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cancer is pressed up against the cage. Rekis has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cancer down to the mat. Cancer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rekis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cancer.
Cancer throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cancer connects with a right hand. Rekis shakes it off.
Cancer throws a right hand that Rekis ducks under and follows up with a left that Rekis also avoids with ease.
Rekis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rekis closes the distance and clinches up with Cancer, looking for a takedown. Rekis pushes Cancer against the cage but Cancer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rekis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rekis moves out of range as Cancer strikes.
Cancer drops Rekis with a beautiful combination! Rekis stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Cancer is looking for the KO!
Rekis is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cancer wobbles Rekis with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Cancer dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Rekis to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Taco Cancer!
In defeat, John Rekis stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back!!!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Andrade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnar Gustavsson (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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25
210 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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25
213 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Self confident |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Thiago Andrade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gunnar Gustavsson!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Michael Johnstone and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrade throws a poor cross that misses
and Gustavsson counters with a series of strikes. Andrade will be more careful next time no doubt.
Andrade misses with a straight left.
Gustavsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gustavsson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Andrade misses with a double jab.
Andrade misses with a combination
and Gustavsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Andrade throws a big shot that misses.
A lazy left from Gustavsson finds it's target.
Thiago Andrade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gustavsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andrade.
Andrade misses with a combination
and Gustavsson counters with a left and a right that stings Andrade.
Andrade misses with a right hand
and Gustavsson counters with a left and a right that stings Andrade.
Andrade throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Gustavsson to counter with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Andrade.
Gustavsson throws a series of punches but Andrade moves out of range.
Andrade closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Andrade is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Gustavsson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Gustavsson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrade misses with a right hand
and Gustavsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Andrade. Those never looked like landing.
Andrade throws an off balance right hand
and Gustavsson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gustavsson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Andrade throws a series of strikes that have Gustavsson backpedaling.
Andrade misses with a two punch combination.
Andrade lands with a right that hurts Gustavsson. Gustavsson looks to clinch but Andrade throws a short knee that drops Gustavsson. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Thiago Andrade!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Beau Seraphin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rusty Fishhook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rusty Fishhook has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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25
161 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Beau Seraphin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rusty Fishhook!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Michael Johnstone and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seraphin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fishhook goes for a takedown attempt but Seraphin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fishhook scores with a crisp jab that stopped Seraphin in his tracks.
Fishhook throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Seraphin was covering up waiting for the punch and Fishhook finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Seraphin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fishhook is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Seraphin is trying to keep Fishhook in close.
Fishhook is standing up over Seraphin. Seraphin looks to escape but Fishhook dives into side control.
Fishhook has an Americana. Seraphin didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Fishhook is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Fishhook hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Rusty Fishhook!
Rusty Fishhook was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raju Armo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cruz has chosen British National Anthem as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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26
245 lbs
4 - 6 - 0 |
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25
270 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Good chin |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Raju Armo!
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, Victor Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Michael Johnstone and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armo lands a big head kick that sends Cruz tumbling to the mat! Armo takes a step backwards and waves Cruz back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Armo fails to land with a series of punches.
Cruz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Armo gets back to half guard.
Cruz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cruz winds up and cracks Armo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cruz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Armo wants to control but Cruz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cruz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cruz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Armo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Armo regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Cruz.
Cruz postures up.
Armo looking for a guillotine here but Cruz defends easily.
Cruz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cruz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Armo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Armo looking for a guillotine here but Cruz defends easily.
Armo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cruz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cruz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Armo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cruz defends it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruz cracks Armo with a solid left hand.
Cruz is working Armo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cruz landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cruz manages to get himself to full guard.
Cruz wants to stand but Armo is controlling the position.
Armo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Armo has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Cruz!
Cruz is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Armo wants to control the pace but Cruz is squirming around nicely.
Cruz squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Cruz is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Armo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cruz is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armo with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Armo working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Cruz is trying to stand.
Cruz defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Armo.
Cruz is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Armo throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armo looking for a guillotine from mount but Cruz is having none of it.
Cruz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Armo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Armo won't let Cruz get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Cruz has eaten all the pies!
Armo controlling from the full mount.
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!
Cruz suckers Armo into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Cruz is now in Armo's guard!
Cruz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Armo is looking for a triangle but Cruz pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Armo is trying to control the position but Cruz postures up.
Armo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cruz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raju Armo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cruz has managed to clinch.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Armo here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Armo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cruz turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Cruz manages to end up in side control.
Armo manages to get back to half guard.
Cruz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cruz thows a huge punch but Armo dodges it nicely.
Armo is trying to maintain the position but Cruz is very close to passing his half guard.
Cruz wants to stand up but Armo is controlling the position.
Cruz drops an elbow to the side of Armo's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Armo to regain full guard.
Armo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cruz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cruz throws an elbow that misses. Armo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cruz's guard. Nice move by Armo!
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Armo from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz wants to stand up but Armo is controlling him.
Cruz keeping full guard, as Armo tries to pass.
Armo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cruz dives on top into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Armo is on top in guard.
Cruz wants to stand but Armo is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Armo from controlling successfully.
Cruz wants to get back to his feet but Armo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cruz is breathing heavily.
Armo wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Cruz scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Armo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Armo lands with a kick to the temple. Cruz shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Armo closes the distance and clinches.
Cruz is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Armo can't fight it off and eventually Cruz manages to take the fight to the floor. Armo looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cruz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz has gone for a leg lock! Armo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cruz's guard.
Armo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cruz wants to stand but Armo is controlling the position.
Armo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Armo pushing down on Cruz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Armo uses his free foot to push down on Cruz's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Cruz.
Armo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armo won't let Cruz get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Armo controlling the position easily from mount.
Cruz is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Armo postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Cruz looks a forlorn figure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Armo looking to secure an arm triangle but Cruz defends it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Armo moves to the back.
Cruz trying to get back to his feet but Armo is in full control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raju Armo dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Armo throws a nice looking combination but Cruz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cruz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Armo's guard.
Armo has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Cruz should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Armo has tightened it up now! Cruz should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Raju Armo!
A very excited looking Raju Armo rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Benedict (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jugdish Patel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jugdish Patel enters the cage!
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25
210 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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204 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Joe Benedict!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jugdish Patel!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Santiago Holmes and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benedict instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Patel's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Benedict lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Benedict tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Patel tries to circle away but Benedict has him pinned against the cage.
Patel looking to slow down the pace here.
Patel holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Patel changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Benedict fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Benedict is looking to clinch but Patel is avoiding it.
Patel moves in looking to clinch but Benedict pushes him off.
Benedict closes the distance and pushes Patel back into the cage.
Nice body punch from Benedict.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Patel has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benedict scores with a shoulder strike.
Benedict is pressed up against the cage. Patel has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Benedict down to the mat. Benedict avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Benedict. That snapped Patel's head back.
Patel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Benedict throws an overhand right that has Patel reeling! Benedict follows up with more punches and Patel is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joe Benedict!
Joe Benedict is the new light heavyweight champion!
Joe Benedict decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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