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The Island Season 2, 265+ lbs, Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Valdet Berisha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Myoto Lachida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Myoto Lachida has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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293 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Valdet Berisha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Myoto Lachida!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Michael Johnstone and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berisha gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lachida to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Berisha is trying to control the position but Lachida postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berisha is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lachida is controlling him.
Lachida has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Island Top Team. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Berisha is trying to control the position but Lachida postures up.
Lachida is pushing down on Berisha's leg trying to pass to half guard. Berisha is fighting to maintain full guard but Lachida has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lachida not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lachida is pressing down on Berisha's thigh, looking to free his foot. Berisha is holding on for now.
Lachida missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lachida wants to free his trapped foot but Berisha is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lachida is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Berisha doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lachida.
Ground and pound from Lachida.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berisha has hold of Lachida's hands but Lachida slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Berisha is trying to stand.
Berisha trying to control from the bottom.
Lachida looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Berisha blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lachida.
Lachida throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lachida working over Berisha with some ground and pound. Berisha looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lachida prevents Berisha from improving his position.
Berisha blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lachida.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Berisha is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lachida working over Berisha with some ground and pound. Berisha looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lachida working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Lachida there.
Berisha manages to get to full guard.
Lachida must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lachida slips nicely into half guard.
Lachida seems to be working for a kimura but Berisha defends the submission attempt.
Lachida is working for a submission of some sort.
Lachida is looking for a kimura here.
Lachida is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Berisha defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berisha is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lachida slips a nice elbow through Berisha's hands, connecting with Berisha's forehead.
Lachida landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lachida slips a nice elbow through Berisha's hands, connecting with Berisha's forehead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berisha tries to get to full guard but Lachida has control of the leg.
Lachida working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lachida lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lachida seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Berisha is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lachida scores with a couple of nice shots.
Berisha is breathing heavily.
Lachida moves into full mount! Berisha won't be happy about that!
Lachida loads up with a big shot that hurts Berisha! He's pulled Lachida in close but Lachida has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Berisha survive? More strikes from Lachida and Berisha is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Myoto Lachida!
Myoto Lachida managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Ace of Spades Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Browne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Murphy could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Travis Browne's chin.
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Joe Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Travis Browne!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, David Hoff and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Browne. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Browne.
It looks like Joe Murphy has been cut.
Murphy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murphy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Browne counters with a left to the body.
Murphy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Browne misses with a jab, cross combination.
Murphy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A big right from Browne misses.
Browne cracks Murphy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Browne is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Browne scores with a jab to the jaw.
Murphy looks to clinch
letting Browne counter with a right hand.
Browne has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Murphy closes the distance but Browne moves to the side
and Browne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Browne cracks a nice hook into Murphy's ribs.
Joe Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy swings for the body but Browne moves out of range.
Browne has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Browne circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murphy tries to clinch up
and Browne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Joe Murphy's cut is getting worse.
Nice straight punches there by Browne. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Browne.
Murphy is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Browne engages and cracks Murphy with a massive lead left hook - Murphy tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Browne is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Travis Browne!
A less than humble Travis Browne misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Joe Murphy spoke after the fight, saying 'Ha-ha-ha!!!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rham Kota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fernanda Limbo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kota might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Won't Let You Down - Chamillionaire. Fernanda Limbo is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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305 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rham Kota!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Fernanda Limbo!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Limbo lands a nice shot to the body.
Kota with a lazy takedown attempt
and Limbo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kota slips under a jab from Limbo.
Limbo scores with a decent looking hook.
Limbo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kota shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Limbo as he avoids it easily.
Limbo shoots in and gets a takedown into Kota's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Limbo pushing down on Kota's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Limbo seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Kota is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Fernanda Limbo!
Fernanda Limbo took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raf Fernandes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Nealson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raf Fernandes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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300 lbs
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302 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Great elbows
KO power |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Raf Fernandes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Robert Nealson!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Michael Johnstone and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nealson tries for a takedown but Fernandes circles away easily
and Fernandes counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nealson is trying to drag Fernandes to the mat but Fernandes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fernandes scores with a hook to the body.
Nealson looks winded!
Fernandes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fernandes.
It looks like Robert Nealson has been cut.
Fernandes stops a takedown attempt from Nealson.
Fernandes 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.
Raf Fernandes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Nealson.
Fernandes lands with a light punch inside.
Nealson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fernandes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fernandes stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fernandes lands an elbow just above Nealson 's eye.
Nealson takes an elbow to the temple.
Nealson takes an elbow to the temple.
Nealson is rocked!
Fernandes lands a nice elbow.
Nealson is still on wobbly legs! Can Fernandes finish him?
That has opened up Robert Nealson's cut even more.
Fernandes lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Nealson to his knees! Fernandes keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raf Fernandes!
Raf Fernandes gave a mention to Atlantis - Inventory Liquidation! in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manguss Gnashin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mother Effyew Ceekay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manguss Gnashin had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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290 lbs
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Brawler
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Manguss Gnashin!
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, Mother Effyew Ceekay!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Winston Alpacca and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gnashin gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gnashin.
Gnashin tries to land a knee to the head but Effyew Ceekay blocks with his arms.
A nice left hand lands by Effyew Ceekay.
It looks like Manguss Gnashin has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gnashin.
Gnashin tries to land a knee to the head but Effyew Ceekay blocks with his arms.
A short uppercut from Effyew Ceekay.
Effyew Ceekay lands with a right to the head.
Gnashin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Effyew Ceekay works on Gnashin's body with a couple of short punches.
Gnashin is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hook to the body lands for Effyew Ceekay.
Effyew Ceekay working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Effyew Ceekay lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Effyew Ceekay lands with a left to the head.
Gnashin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Effyew Ceekay lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gnashin or not.
Effyew Ceekay lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gnashin backwards.
Nice body punch from Effyew Ceekay.
Effyew Ceekay lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Effyew Ceekay drops Gnashin onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Gnashin is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Gnashin is rocked!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gnashin.
A short uppercut from Effyew Ceekay.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Effyew Ceekay misses with a hook to the ribs.
Effyew Ceekay dodges an elbow strike from Gnashin.
Effyew Ceekay softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Effyew Ceekay lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gnashin.
Effyew Ceekay drops Gnashin onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Gnashin is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Oh Gnashin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Effyew Ceekay throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gnashin seems to have got his legs back now.
Effyew Ceekay lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Effyew Ceekay lands a hook to the side of the head.
Effyew Ceekay manages to break the clinch.
Gnashin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Effyew Ceekay.
Gnashin wants to stay close but Effyew Ceekay steps back to make room for something. Gnashin seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Effyew Ceekay and Gnashin drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mother Effyew Ceekay!
A relieved looking Mother Effyew Ceekay 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rudolph McKenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustavo Miranda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McKenzie's entrance music is The Real McKenzies - Loch Lomond. A fine choice. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rudolph McKenzie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gustavo Miranda!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Daniel Franklin and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKenzie moves into the clinch.
McKenzie definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McKenzie pushes Miranda back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McKenzie lands an uppercut.
It looks like Gustavo Miranda has been cut.
Miranda takes a shot to the head.
Miranda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McKenzie has clasped his hands together around Miranda's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miranda is working to avoid the ground and pound but McKenzie connects with a decent elbow.
Miranda is rocked!
Miranda struggling a bit here.
A big shot lands for McKenzie! That's hurt Miranda! Will he recover? McKenzie fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rudolph McKenzie!
After winning the bout, Rudolph McKenzie 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Masa Mama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian OTool (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mama kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Cowboys From Hell. Brian OTool is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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275 lbs
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Counter fighter
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Masa Mama!
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, Brian OTool!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Bart Greer and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OTool lands a head shot.
OTool 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.
Mama showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from OTool.
A combination from OTool does no damage.
OTool stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and OTool wants it to stay on the feet.
OTool moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OTool lands a left and a right that send Mama crashing to the mat, dazed. OTool thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Mama is rocked!
It looks like Masa Mama has been cut.
Mama could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
OTool fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
OTool darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Mama's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles OTool before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brian OTool!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chance The Rapper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ichiban Momoko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chance The Rapper could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ichiban Momoko's chin.
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300 lbs
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164 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chance The Rapper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ichiban Momoko!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Santiago Holmes and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Rapper throws a leg kick which misses Momoko's front leg but catches the back leg as Momoko tries to avoid it.
Momoko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Momoko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Momoko misses with a right hand
and The Rapper makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Momoko really felt that one!
The Rapper seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Momoko lands a nice leg kick that just misses The Rapper's sensitive parts.
Momoko misses with a hook
and The Rapper counters with an outside leg kick.
The Rapper fakes the leg kick and cracks Momoko in the body.
Momoko thuds his right hand into The Rapper's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Momoko throws a hook to the side of The Rapper's head but The Rapper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Momoko walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. The Rapper checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Momoko misses with a kick to the body
and The Rapper counters with a low kick, right behind Momoko 's knee.
The Rapper uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Momoko tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Rapper swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Both fighters circling a little - The Rapper finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Momoko 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.
The Rapper drops Momoko with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Momoko looks back up at him and smiles so The Rapper waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Momoko is rocked!
Momoko is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
The Rapper throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Momoko is still on wobbly legs! Can The Rapper finish him?
Momoko looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Rapper connects with an inside leg kick.
The Rapper drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Momoko right on the button. Momoko goes down! The Rapper follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! The Rapper gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chance The Rapper!
Post fight, Chance The Rapper took to the microphone: 'I've been scouting my opponent for some time time now, a match up was inevitable. As the king of the island I have nothing but respect for my opponent and his manager. Thank you based god! '.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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