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AFL 34 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lee Wongprasong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Thiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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180 lbs
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180 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lee Wongprasong!
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, Jorge Thiago!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Santiago Holmes and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thiago looks to land a right hand but Wongprasong moved out of range.
Thiago throws a jab when Wongprasong was well out of range.
Good work by Thiago as he checks the leg kick.
Wongprasong shoots in and drives through. Thiago sprawls well.
Wongprasong shoots in for a double leg but Thiago sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wongprasong shoots in for a takedown but Thiago shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee Wongprasong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wongprasong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thiago throws a right hand that misses
enabling Wongprasong to counter with a crisp jab.
Wongprasong wants to clinch.
Thiago tries to bum rush Wongprasong with a series of wild strikes but Wongprasong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wongprasong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wongprasong scores with a leg kick.
Thiago on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wongprasong. Wongprasong obviously looking to wear him down.
Wongprasong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thiago throws out the jab.
Thiago throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wongprasong motions for Thiago to come forward. Wongprasong throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thiago checks the leg kick.
Thiago throws a hook to the side of Wongprasong's head but Wongprasong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wongprasong looks to land a combination but Thiago avoids it well.
Thiago lands a right hook to the body.
Wongprasong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thiago throws out the jab.
Wongprasong lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wongprasong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Thiago throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jorge Thiago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Wongprasong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thiago pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A shot to the liver by Thiago. Beautiful body shot.
Thiago scores with a nice strike.
Thiago connects with a solid leg kick.
Wongprasong is breathing heavily.
Thiago comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wongprasong misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wongprasong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thiago pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thiago blocks the body kick.
Thiago pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A low kick from Thiago is predictable there
and Wongprasong counters with a three punch combo that has Thiago backing up. Thiago nods at Wongprasong to acknowledge the strikes.
Thiago pushes Wongprasong away with a front kick.
Wongprasong checks a leg kick.
Thiago lands a nice shot to the body.
Good shot there by Thiago.
A right-left combo lands from Thiago.
It looks like Lee Wongprasong has been cut.
Thiago lands with a hook. Wongprasong tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thiago misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wongprasong.
Thiago with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thiago swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wongprasong.
Thiago scores with a jab to the head.
Thiago connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thiago lands a leg kick that knocks Wongprasong off balance momentarily.
Wongprasong on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Thiago tries a head kick but it misses.
Wongprasong takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thiago uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jorge Thiago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thiago keeps the fight on the outside.
Wongprasong moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A slow jab from Thiago misses its intended target.
Thiago throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wongprasong.
Thiago lunges at Wongprasong with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wongprasong's hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wongprasong takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wongprasong looks to land a combination but Thiago avoids it well.
Wongprasong takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thiago ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wongprasong shoots in but no luck this time.
Thiago scores with a jab. Wongprasong acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thiago is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Wongprasong had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Thiago connects with a leg kick. Wongprasong looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Thiago connects with a solid leg kick.
Thiago throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wongprasong on the side of the head.
Thiago misses with a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Thiago.
Thiago misses with a two punch combination.
Wongprasong slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Thiago dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lee Wongprasong's cut.
That's time! Wongprasong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Thiago throws a leg kick that misses.
Wongprasong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thiago, pushing him back against the cage.
Wongprasong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick from Wongprasong lands but Thiago takes it in his stride.
An inside leg kick lands from Thiago.
Thiago has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Wongprasong.
Thiago avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thiago scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wongprasong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lee Wongprasong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thiago scores with a jab. Wongprasong acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thiago ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wongprasong moves away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wongprasong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thiago fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Thiago does it's job there.
Wongprasong with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thiago misses with the combination.
Wongprasong is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Thiago misses with a hook
and Wongprasong counters with a good low kick that Thiago was not able to check.
Wongprasong takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wongprasong clinches up with Thiago and pushes him back against the cage.
Wongprasong goes for a takedown attempt but Thiago pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
No joy there for Wongprasong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wongprasong tries to clinch but Thiago moves out of range.
Thiago throws a one two combo.
Thiago throws a wild body kick that Wongprasong sees coming a mile off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wongprasong is defended easily by Thiago.
Thiago shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wongprasong eats them both and turns towards Thiago to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thiago throws a series of punches but Wongprasong avoids them all with ease.
Wongprasong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thiago moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thiago misses with an uppercut.
Thiago feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wongprasong's calf.
Wongprasong steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Thiago. That one must have hurt.
Thiago looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Some wild striking there from Wongprasong.
Thiago lets loose with a powerful body kick. Wongprasong will feel that in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thiago lands a two punch combo.
Thiago takes a swing at Wongprasong's ribcage but misses.
Thiago bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Thiago feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wongprasong's calf.
Thiago scores with a body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Thiago.
Thiago lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Thiago throws a body punch but Wongprasong moves out of range.
Thiago throws a series of punches but Wongprasong avoids them all with ease.
Thiago is looking to land body kicks.
Jorge Thiago seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wongprasong is looking to clinch.
Wongprasong could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Thiago throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wongprasong lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wongprasong has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee Wongprasong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thiago lands with a kick to the ribs.
Thiago jabs Wongprasong right on the nose. Wongprasong blinks but takes it well.
Wongprasong sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wongprasong fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thiago avoids it really well and circles away.
Thiago dips to his left and cracks Wongprasong with an uppercut!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thiago throws a front kick aimed at Wongprasong's knee but Wongprasong avoids it well.
Thiago pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Wongprasong. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Wongprasong is looking to land body kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Thiago showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lee Wongprasong's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Thiago looks to land a combination but Wongprasong avoids it well.
Wongprasong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thiago connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thiago throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wongprasong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wongprasong looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wongprasong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wongprasong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wongprasong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thiago.
Thiago has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thiago misses with the body kick
and Wongprasong counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Thiago connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wongprasong tries to clinch up.
Wongprasong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wongprasong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thiago manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Thiago misses its intended target.
Wongprasong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thiago tried to score with a low kick but Wongprasong checks it.
Wongprasong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thiago swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thiago misses with a looping left.
Wongprasong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wongprasong shoots in looking for a takedown but Thiago manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wongprasong's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Thiago throws a head kick that Wongprasong semi-blocks.
Wongprasong closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Thiago throws a nice inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Thiago.
Thiago throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wongprasong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thiago.
Thiago lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lee Wongprasong's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thiago fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wongprasong looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wongprasong will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Thiago thumps Wongprasong with a low kick.
A left and a right from Thiago both land. Nice combination.
Some wild striking there from Wongprasong.
Thiago throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wongprasong blocks the body kick.
Thiago misses with a left hand
and Wongprasong counters with a stiff right hand.
Thiago scores with a decent looking hook.
Wongprasong fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thiago avoids it really well and circles away.
Thiago fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thiago blocks the body kick.
Wongprasong on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thiago. Thiago obviously looking to wear him down.
Thiago throws out a powerful jab.
A solid body kick from Thiago.
Wongprasong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wongprasong ducks right into an uppercut from Thiago.
Thiago pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wongprasong is out of range and Thiago settles back down.
Thiago lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wongprasong's sensitive parts.
Wongprasong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thiago lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wongprasong avoids the head kick by Thiago.
Wongprasong's corner calls for a 1-2. Wongprasong obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wongprasong shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee Wongprasong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thiago fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wongprasong on the side of the head.
Thiago scores with a nice strike.
Thiago goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wongprasong tries to land a leg kick but Thiago saw it coming and moves away.
Thiago takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thiago lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A left and a right from Wongprasong both land. Nice combination.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Thiago.
Lee Wongprasong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jorge Thiago is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thiago throws an overhand right that lands on Wongprasong's shoulder, as Wongprasong tries to avoid the shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jorge Thiago comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Thiago winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorge Thiago!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rory Kirkpatrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Seleznyov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rory Kirkpatrick has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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157 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rory Kirkpatrick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Felix Seleznyov!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Peter Branson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirkpatrick feints and then cracks Seleznyov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Seleznyov down.
A clash of legs there as Seleznyov blocks the low kick.
Seleznyov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kirkpatrick but Kirkpatrick pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Seleznyov checks a low kick from Kirkpatrick.
Rory Kirkpatrick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seleznyov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kirkpatrick lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kirkpatrick throws a quick inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Kirkpatrick.
Kirkpatrick definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kirkpatrick fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Seleznyov is out of range.
Kirkpatrick misses with a leg kick.
Kirkpatrick throws a leg kick but Seleznyov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kirkpatrick fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Seleznyov checks it well.
Seleznyov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kirkpatrick.
Kirkpatrick jabs Seleznyov right on the nose. Seleznyov blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirkpatrick walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Seleznyov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kirkpatrick.
Kirkpatrick moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kirkpatrick feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Seleznyov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kirkpatrick defends well.
Kirkpatrick forces his way into half guard.
Kirkpatrick has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Seleznyov is working to get back to half guard.
Kirkpatrick moves to the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Seleznyov won't enjoy being in this position. Kirkpatrick looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Seleznyov is tapping - it's over boys! Kirkpatrick picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rory Kirkpatrick!
After winning the bout, Rory Kirkpatrick 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dayan Taveras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tharon Juric (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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250 lbs
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248 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dayan Taveras!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tharon Juric!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Michael Johnstone and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juric throws an off balance right hand
letting Taveras counter with a right hand.
It looks like Tharon Juric has been cut.
Juric looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Juric staying out of range there.
Taveras scores with a hook to the body. Juric takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A telegraphed right hand from Juric misses the target.
Juric misses with an uppercut. Taveras saw that one coming.
Juric misses with a looping left.
Juric scores with a jab to the body.
Juric throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Taveras tests Juric's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taveras will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Juric misses with a straight right.
Juric lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Taveras staying out of range there.
Taveras listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Taveras moves out of range as Juric strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taveras waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Juric.
The fighters circling - Juric throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Taveras fails to land with a series of punches.
Taveras takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Juric. Taveras does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taveras looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Juric just misses with a punch to the body.
Tharon Juric seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Juric swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taveras throws a hook but Juric blocks it.
Taveras blocks a leg kick.
Taveras is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Juric.
Juric swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Taveras checks a leg kick.
Taveras uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Juric.
Juric throws a body punch but Taveras moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Taveras.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taveras lands a nice shot that snaps Juric's head back.
That has opened up Tharon Juric's cut even more.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taveras throws a hook to the side of Juric's head but Juric sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Taveras misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Taveras lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Taveras.
Taveras lands with an overhand left.
Juric works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Taveras takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Juric scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Taveras is breathing heavily.
Juric throws a body punch but Taveras moves out of range.
Taveras avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Juric scores with a nice head shot.
Juric throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Juric swings for the body but Taveras moves out of range.
Juric throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Taveras misses.
Juric scores with a nice head shot.
Taveras misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juric ducks right into an uppercut from Taveras.
Juric swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taveras thows a body shot but no joy.
Juric moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Juric throws a jab but it's blocked by Taveras.
Taveras misses the shot to the body.
Taveras throws a hook to the side of Juric's head but Juric sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Juric moves forwards but Taveras connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Juric gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Taveras slips under a jab from Juric.
Taveras is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Juric throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taveras connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The cut above Tharon Juric's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good exchange - Taveras coming out on top.
Juric throws a hook but Taveras avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juric fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Juric takes one to the side of the head.
Taveras lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Juric is rocked!
Nice uppercut there from Taveras.
Juric is still on wobbly legs! Can Taveras finish him?
Juric looks to throw the jab but Taveras is out of range.
Juric seems to have recovered his senses.
Juric throws a body punch but Taveras moves out of range.
Taveras throws a series of punches but Juric avoids them all with ease.
Juric ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taveras moves away.
Juric throws a shot from downtown. Taveras moves away and avoids it.
Juric moves out of range as Taveras strikes.
Taveras is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Taveras clobbers Juric with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tharon Juric's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Taveras swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Juric counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Juric thows a left - swing and a miss!
Juric just misses with a punch to the body.
Juric lands a nice shot that snaps Taveras's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tharon Juric will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tharon Juric's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Taveras lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Taveras.
Taveras misses the shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Juric.
Juric tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taveras was well out of range. Poor timing from Juric.
Juric swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taveras misses with an uppercut.
Dayan Taveras is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Juric pounces like a tiger and cracks Taveras with a vicious hook! Taveras is down but not out! Juric follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tharon Juric!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mercurius Faunus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teppo Tuppurainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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168 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mercurius Faunus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Teppo Tuppurainen!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Sandra Marshall and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faunus lands an overhand right.
It looks like Teppo Tuppurainen has been cut.
Tuppurainen misses with a body kick.
Teppo Tuppurainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tuppurainen fails with a takedown attempt.
Faunus defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tuppurainen.
Tuppurainen tries for a takedown but Faunus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mercurius Faunus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teppo Tuppurainen.
Tuppurainen dives in and grabs Faunus's left leg, looking for a takedown. Faunus pushes down on Tuppurainen's head and hops out.
Faunus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Faunus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Faunus lands a slapping body shot.
Tuppurainen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tuppurainen.
Faunus scores with a nice head shot.
Tuppurainen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Faunus defends well and Tuppurainen ends up having to push Faunus into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Faunus as the two fighters clinch.
Tuppurainen looks winded!
Faunus scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faunus lands with a light punch inside.
Faunus is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Faunus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Faunus breaks from the clinch.
Faunus scores with a nice head shot.
Tuppurainen misses with a body punch
and Faunus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tuppurainen is rocked!
Tuppurainen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tuppurainen is still on wobbly legs! Can Faunus finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tuppurainen fails with a takedown attempt.
Tuppurainen seems to have recovered his senses.
Faunus seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Donk. Faunus catches Tuppurainen right on the button with a cross.
Faunus thumps Tuppurainen with a low kick.
Tuppurainen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tuppurainen glances at the clock... BAM! Faunus nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Tuppurainen crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Tuppurainen is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mercurius Faunus!
Mercurius Faunus seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Stanley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Griffin Parker (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
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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, Max Stanley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Griffin Parker!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, David Hoff and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stanley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Parker defends it nicely.
Stanley tries to work over Parker's front leg with a kick but Parker checks it.
Parker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Stanley has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Stanley scoring well with a low kick there.
Parker misses with a straight right.
Parker lands a nice shot that snaps Stanley's head back.
Parker stuns Stanley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stanley tries to clinch there but Parker circles away.
Stanley tries to clinch but Parker is having none of it.
Stanley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Parker swivels and escapes.
Parker throws out a powerful jab.
Stanley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Parker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stanley misses with an attempted mid kick.
Parker keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanley throws a sloppy body shot
and Parker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Parker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stanley looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stanley takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Parker misses with a body shot.
Stanley is looking to clinch but Parker is avoiding it.
Parker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stanley.
Stanley instigates a clinch.
Stanley goes for a takedown attempt but Parker pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Stanley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stanley takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stanley avoids the body shot from Parker.
Stanley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Parker sprawls well. Parker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stanley gets slowly back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parker throws a looping overhand right but Stanley ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanley tries to clinch up
and Parker makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stanley doesn't manage to clinch there - Parker circles away.
Parker dodges the punch combination from Stanley.
Parker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Griffin Parker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Parker misses with an uppercut. Stanley saw that one coming.
Nice uppercut there from Parker.
Parker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stanley at a distance.
Stanley drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stanley throws a right hand that Parker ducks under and follows up with a left that Parker also avoids with ease.
Stanley tries to clinch up but Parker circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker looks to land a right hand but Stanley moved out of range.
Parker misses the shot to the body.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Stanley. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Parker jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stanley takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stanley's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Parker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stanley scrambles back to his feet.
Stanley lands with a kick to the ribs.
Griffin Parker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stanley clinches.
Parker wants to break free but Stanley has control.
Stanley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Parker tries to bum rush Stanley with a series of wild strikes but Stanley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Parker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stanley closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Parker did well to prevent Stanley getting side control.
Parker tries to roll over but Stanley keeps him under control.
Stanley is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Parker has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Stanley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Parker wants to improve his position but Stanley is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parker looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Parker throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Griffin Parker dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Parker scores with a shot to the body.
Good shot there by Parker.
Parker connects with the punch.
Parker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stanley.
Parker lands with a nice combination. Stanley backs away looking to recover.
Parker with a nice cross.
Stanley goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A looping hook to the body misses from Parker. Stanley does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stanley.
Stanley missing with knees to the body.
Parker is pressed up against the cage. Stanley has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Parker down to the mat. Parker avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Parker thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanley takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Parker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stanley misses with a looping left.
Stanley moves in looking to clinch but Parker pushes him off.
Stanley ducks under a wild hook from Parker.
Parker jabs Stanley to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice shot by Parker.
Griffin Parker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Parker throws a hook to the side of Stanley's head but Stanley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Parker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
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!
Stanley takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Parker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stanley is rocked!
Stanley gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Parker gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Stanley is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Griffin Parker!
In defeat, Max Stanley stepped up to the mic, saying 'BLAHHH!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shia Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sanosuke Sagara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shia Johnson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Shia Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sanosuke Sagara!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Bart Greer and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sagara shoots in and bounces Johnson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sagara trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson has an active guard here but Sagara has managed to pass into half guard.
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sagara pulls his head out easily.
Johnson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Johnson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Sagara is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Johnson sees it coming and defends easily.
Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Johnson is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Elite Training Facility that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The fighters are battling for position here. Johnson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Johnson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sagara is aware though and is defending well.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sagara is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagara pushing down on Johnson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sagara is looking for a kimura here.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Sagara lands strikes from half guard.
Sagara performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Johnson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sagara is working for a kimura but Johnson is defending it quite comfortably.
Sagara seems to be working for a kimura but Johnson defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sagara wants to work for an arm triangle but Johnson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Johnson is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
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!
Johnson throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Johnson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Johnson gets back to half guard.
Johnson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Johnson punching from the bottom.
Sagara is keen to just control but Johnson is a slippery customer.
Sagara might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Johnson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sagara takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sagara decides to return to a standing position.
Sagara dives in and scores a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Johnson is looking for a triangle but Sagara pushes his legs off easily.
Sagara wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Sagara stacks Johnson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Sagara!
Sagara lands a decent elbow from side control.
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sagara slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Johnson.
Sagara with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Sagara wants to control the pace but Johnson is squirming around nicely.
Johnson is working to get back to half guard.
We've been informed that Sagara has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sagara trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson tries to reverse the position but Sagara maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Johnson looks very frustrated and is flailing away with strikes from the bottom. His corner are telling him to stay calm.
Johnson is looking to improve his position but Sagara isn't that keen on the idea.
Johnson throwing hammer fists to the chest of Sagara. What's that going to do exactly?
Johnson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sagara pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Sagara is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sagara pulls his head out easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
Johnson punching from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sanosuke Sagara dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sagara looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Johnson!
Sagara wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Sagara passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Johnson!
Johnson is desperately trying to improve his position but Sagara has a good base and remains in mount.
Sagara looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Sagara blocks Johnson's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Johnson is squirming around, avoiding Sagara's attempts to control the action.
Sagara is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sagara prevents Johnson from getting the reversal.
Johnson taking shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sagara is working for a guillotine from mount but Johnson frees his head quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson gets back to half guard.
Johnson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Johnson punching from the bottom.
Johnson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson has hold of Sagara's hands but Sagara slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sagara blocks the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sagara pulls his head out easily.
Sagara wants to work for an arm triangle but Johnson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sagara pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
Johnson is refusing to be controlled, as Sagara sits in half guard.
Johnson is defending against the submission attempts here by Sagara.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sagara tries to pass the half guard into mount. Johnson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sagara blocks the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson is refusing to be controlled, as Sagara sits in half guard.
Sagara is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Johnson defends it well.
Johnson with the active half guard here but Sagara passes nicely into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to improve his position.
Sagara creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
Sagara wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Sagara blocks the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson is looking to regain half guard here but Sagara keeps moving and retains side control.
Sagara has hold of Johnson's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Johnson seems comfortable defending it but Sagara has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Johnson is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Johnson is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Sagara couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sanosuke Sagara!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Danger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and AJ Pasion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pasion has chosen Enter Sandman as his entrance music. AJ Pasion has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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185 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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170 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Carlos Danger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, AJ Pasion!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, David Hoff and Dirk Anderson.
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.
Danger lands the left hand.
Danger misses with an uppercut.
Danger thows a body shot but no joy.
Danger misses the jab.
Danger throws a hook but Pasion blocks it.
Danger moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Danger feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pasions jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danger lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pasion takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Danger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Danger loads up on a big right hand but Pasion slips the punch.
Pasion has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A cross from Danger lands.
Pasion takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danger scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Danger drops Pasion with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Pasion looks back up at him and smiles so Danger waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Danger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pasion.
A combination from Danger does no damage.
Danger lands a really nice looking cross but Pasion seems unphased.
No joy there for Danger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Danger is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Pasion ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Danger lands a really nice looking cross but Pasion seems unphased.
Pasion moves away from the strike by Danger.
Danger misses with a straight right.
Danger throws a series of punches but Pasion avoids them all with ease.
Pasion ducks under a wild hook from Danger.
Danger is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pasion slips a straight right by Danger.
Danger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pasion counters with a left and a right that stings Danger.
Danger swings for the body but Pasion moves out of range.
Danger swinging wildly here.
Carlos Danger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Danger looks to land a left hand but Pasion moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Danger dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Danger throws an overhand right that lands on Pasion's shoulder, as Pasion tries to avoid the shot.
Danger throws a jab when Pasion was well out of range.
Pasion slips a straight right by Danger.
Danger comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Danger is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Danger misses with a body shot.
Danger is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pasion ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pasion uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Danger.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Danger misses with a hook
and Pasion counters with a one-two to the body.
Pasion slips a jab and a cross from Danger.
Pasion slips under a jab.
Pasion takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pasion moves away from the strike by Danger.
Pasion ducks under a wild hook from Danger.
Danger misses the shot to the body.
Danger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pasion.
AJ Pasion is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Danger misses with a wild combination.
Danger throws an off balance right hand
and Pasion counters with a three punch combo that has Danger backing up. Danger nods at Pasion to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pasion moves away from the strike by Danger.
Carlos Danger is winning the standup battle so far.
Pasion avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Danger catches Pasion with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Danger throws an overhand right that lands on Pasion's shoulder, as Pasion tries to avoid the shot.
Danger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Danger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pasion circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danger misses with an uppercut
and Pasion counters with a left and a right that stings Danger.
Danger closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Some wild striking there from Danger.
Pasion ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Danger dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Danger missing with a left hand there. Pasion was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Danger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pasion.
Danger throws a right hand that misses
and Pasion counters with a left and a right that stings Danger.
Danger throws the left hand but Pasion avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danger looks to land a right hand but Pasion moved out of range.
Pasion avoids the body shot from Danger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danger throws the left hand but Pasion avoids the punch easily.
Danger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Danger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pasion counters with a left and a right that stings Danger.
Danger scores with a body shot.
Danger connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Danger tests Pasion's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pasion staying out of range there.
Pasion takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Danger swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pasion.
Danger throws out a loose jab but Pasion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Danger there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danger misses with a double jab.
Danger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Danger throws a shot from downtown. Pasion moves away and avoids it.
Danger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pasion counters with a left and a right that stings Danger.
Carlos Danger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Pasion might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Danger has got the better of the exchanges.
Danger misses with a straight right.
Danger misses with an uppercut
and Pasion counters with a one-two to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Danger scores with a punch to the head.
Danger takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Danger throws a jab but it's blocked by Pasion.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Danger misses.
AJ Pasion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Danger throws a one two combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Danger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Danger has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:26
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Danger!
An out of breath and clearly excited Carlos Danger thanked Atlantis for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
The defeated AJ Pasion had this to say: 'be back stronger next time'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Merridew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Draconis Gherobane (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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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jack Merridew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Draconis Gherobane!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Bart Greer and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Merridew throws a body punch but Gherobane moves out of range.
Donk. Merridew catches Gherobane right on the button with a cross.
Merridew uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gherobane.
Merridew fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Merridew tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gherobane was well out of range. Poor timing from Merridew.
Merridew slips a straight right by Gherobane.
Merridew connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Draconis Gherobane has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Merridew changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Gherobane there.
A cross from Merridew lands.
Merridew uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gherobane.
Gherobane misses with the combination.
Donk. Merridew catches Gherobane right on the button with a cross.
Merridew just misses with a punch to the body.
Gherobane swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gherobane swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gherobane throws a hook but Merridew blocks it.
Gherobane throws a hook but Merridew avoids it easily.
Merridew scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Merridew lands a right hook to the body.
Merridew digs a good body shot into Gherobane's ribs.
Gherobane has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jack Merridew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merridew moves out of range as Gherobane strikes.
Gherobane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A lazy left from Merridew finds it's target.
Merridew thows a body shot but no joy.
Merridew staying out of range there.
Merridew takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gherobane thows a body shot but no joy.
Gherobane throws a looping overhand right but Merridew ducks down to avoid it.
Merridew punishes Gherobane's body with a nice straight punch.
Gherobane looks winded!
A jab from Gherobane misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Merridew tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gherobane was well out of range. Poor timing from Merridew.
Gherobane takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gherobane lands a head shot.
Merridew scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gherobane doesn't seem bothered though.
Gherobane misses with a series of wild punches.
Merridew scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gherobane is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Merridew drops Gherobane with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Gherobane looks back up at him and smiles so Merridew waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Gherobane is rocked!
Merridew lands an uppercut, right on the button! Gherobane tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Merridew!
After the fight, Jack Merridew was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Doe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eeazy Ee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doe comes to the cage accompanied by Treasure Island. Eeazy Ee will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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275 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Doe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eeazy Ee!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Michael Johnstone and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doe tries to close the distance and clinch but Ee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
John Doe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ee counters with a nice body shot.
Doe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Doe checks the leg kick.
Ee looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ee connects with the punch.
It looks like John Doe has been cut.
Ee scores with a hook to the body. Doe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Doe misses.
Doe pushes Ee up against the cage in a clinch.
Doe throws an elbow that misses.
Ee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Doe throws an elbow that misses.
Doe pushes off an throws an elbow but Ee leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ee trying to stall but Doe improves his position.
Doe letting Ee take a breather here.
Ee wants to stall.
Ee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ee is trying to maintain a safe position but Doe gets an underhook and turns Ee into the cage.
Ee blocks an elbow strike from Doe.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Doe just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ee's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doe lands an elbow just above Ee 's eye.
It looks like Eeazy Ee has been cut.
Doe misses with an elbow strike.
Doe lands a damaging elbow.
Ee throws a punch but it's blocked by Doe.
Nice elbow from Doe.
Doe looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doe.
Ee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ee is trying to break the clinch but Doe has him pressed against the cage.
Doe lands an elbow just above Ee 's eye.
That has opened up Eeazy Ee's cut even more.
Doe throws an elbow but it misses.
Doe misses with an elbow over the top.
Doe lands an elbow just above Ee 's eye.
The cut above Eeazy Ee's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ee tries to circle away but Doe has him pinned against the cage.
Ee misses with some punches.
Ee avoids a wild elbow strike from Doe.
Ee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Doe throws an elbow but it misses.
Ee misses with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ee blocks an elbow strike from Doe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doe scores with a shoulder strike.
Eeazy Ee's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Doe looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ee blocks the elbow strike.
Ee throws a punch but it's blocked by Doe.
With the fighters up against the cage, Doe throws an elbow but misses.
Doe throws an elbow that misses.
Ee blocks the elbow strike.
Doe lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Eeazy Ee's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). John Doe!
John Doe tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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