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AFN 11. PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mahboobullah Muhammad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Ticom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mahboobullah Muhammad has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mahboobullah Muhammad!
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, Mike Ticom!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Daniel Franklin and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ticom tries to keep at a distance but Muhammad has taken the fight into the clinch.
Muhammad creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ticom's defenses.
It looks like Mike Ticom has been cut.
Ticom goes for a takedown in the clinch but Muhammad prevents it.
Muhammad looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Muhammad keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ticom's efforts to push away.
Muhammad lands an elbow inside that Ticom shrugs off.
Muhammad stops a takedown attempt from Ticom.
Muhammad prevents the takedown attempt.
Mahboobullah Muhammad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Ticom.
Ticom is trying to break the clinch but Muhammad is controlling him.
Muhammad prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice elbow from Muhammad.
Ticom wants a takedown but no success here.
Muhammad gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ticom.
Ticom is trying to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ticom takes an elbow to the temple.
Muhammad comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Muhammad comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Muhammad lands an elbow inside.
Muhammad comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ticom looking to stall.
Muhammad gets underhooks to prevent Ticom's takedown attempt.
Muhammad gets underhooks to prevent Ticom's takedown attempt.
Ticom is trying to break the clinch but Muhammad is controlling him.
Muhammad throws an elbow but it misses.
Ticom takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from Muhammad.
Ticom is rocked!
That has opened up Mike Ticom's cut even more.
Muhammad pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Ticom! Muhammad unloads with more strikes and Ticom sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mahboobullah Muhammad!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Potter Dunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magnus Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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285 lbs
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287 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Potter Dunn!
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, Magnus Cross!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, David Hoff and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cross cracks Dunn with a right hand to the side of the head.
It looks like Potter Dunn has been cut.
Cross swings for the body but Dunn moves out of range.
Dunn swinging wildly here.
Dunn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cross but Cross pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A combination from Dunn does no damage.
Dunn seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Cross looks to land a combination but Dunn avoids it well.
Cross scores with a decent looking hook.
Cross lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dunn circles away quickly and effectively.
Dunn avoids the body shot from Cross.
Cross fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cross misses the jab.
Dunn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dunn is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from Cross.
Dunn throws a shot from downtown. Cross moves away and avoids it.
Cross lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross swinging wildly here.
Dunn misses with a wild combination.
Dunn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cross rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dunn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cross throws a nice looking combination but Dunn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cross misses with a double jab.
A jab-cross combination lands for Cross and sends Dunn crashing to the mat! Cross follows him down to the mat - Dunn regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Dunn is rocked!
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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cross lands a big elbow - Dunn is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Cross!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Magnus Cross!
Magnus Cross decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yip Kai Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bear Grylls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kai Man comes into the arena with The Grandmaster blaring out of the sound system. Grylls has chosen Man vs Wild Soundtrack Full Theme Song as his entrance music. The key to victory for Yip Kai Man has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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175 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Yip Kai Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Bear Grylls!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Winston Alpacca and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grylls tries to keep at a distance but Kai Man has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kai Man misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kai Man throws a punch but it's blocked by Grylls.
Grylls displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kai Man up against the cage.
Kai Man looking to slow down the pace here.
Grylls is stalling here.
Kai Man lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kai Man.
Kai Man lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Grylls takes a shot to the head.
Grylls is rocked!
Kai Man throws a punch but it's blocked by Grylls.
Grylls is still on wobbly legs! Can Kai Man finish him?
Kai Man swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kai Man swings wildly with an uppercut but Grylls uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grylls tightens his grip and picks Kai Man up, before dumping him to the ground. Kai Man manages to land in 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.
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!
Kai Man throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Grylls is looking to pass into half guard but Kai Man pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kai Man is in guard.
Kai Man passes Grylls's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kai Man is looking for a kimura here.
Kai Man wants to take a breather but Grylls is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Grylls can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kai Man in particular looking to stall.
Grylls trying to control but Kai Man postures up.
Kai Man has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kai Man is trying to work for a kimura but Grylls is defending well.
Grylls is looking to improve his position.
Kai Man is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kai Man is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Grylls defends it well.
Kai Man wants to work for an arm triangle but Grylls is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Grylls seems to have recovered his senses.
Grylls preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Kai Man trying to control from half guard but Grylls is working away.
Kai Man prevents Grylls from standing back up.
Kai Man is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Grylls is looking for a sweep. Kai Man is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Grylls is staying active underneath Kai Man, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Grylls is looking to improve his position.
Kai Man is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Grylls has managed to free his arm - good work.
Grylls makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Grylls.
Grylls has Kai Man pulled in close to control his posture.
Grylls looking for a sweep. Not yet Grylls, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kai Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Grylls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grylls has his hands on Kai Man's head, controlling the position.
Grylls is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Danga de danga de dang - Kai Man scores with a four punch combination!
Kai Man circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Grylls drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Kai Man follows Grylls to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yip Kai Man!
Yip Kai Man seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rajesh Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Reese (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reese comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Person of Interest OST - Knock Knock kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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205 lbs
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210 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rajesh Khan!
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, John Reese!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Santiago Holmes and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan gets the takedown into side control.
Khan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reese keeps working.
Khan taking a breather here.
Khan cracks Reese with a big elbow.
Khan wants to control but Reese is keeping him busy.
Reese is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Khan could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Reese really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Khan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Khan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan grinds an elbow into Reese's temple.
Reese is trying to get back to his feet.
Khan looks up at the clock and then as Reese takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Khan smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Reese taking a bit of punishment here - Khan scoring with strikes.
Reese tries to escape but Khan is in control.
Khan lands a decent elbow from side control.
Reese is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Reese is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Reese is not content to let Khan control the position.
Reese wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Khan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reese keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reese is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Reese is trying to get back to his feet.
Khan in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Reese is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rajesh Khan!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gottlieb Hiebknecht (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kostya Gluchov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gottlieb Hiebknecht could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kostya Gluchov's chin.
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160 lbs
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164 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gottlieb Hiebknecht!
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, Kostya Gluchov!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Peter Branson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hiebknecht circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hiebknecht counters with a shoot takedown. Gluchov fights it but they end up in guard.
Hiebknecht passes Gluchov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gluchov wants to control but Hiebknecht is keeping busy.
Hiebknecht seems to be looking for submissions.
Hiebknecht wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gluchov keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiebknecht works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hiebknecht can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gluchov is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiebknecht looking for a guillotine from mount but Gluchov is having none of it.
Gluchov is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hiebknecht is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gluchov has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Hiebknecht has control of Gluchov's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gluchov regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Hiebknecht looking to control but Gluchov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiebknecht with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Gluchov working to try and regain half guard.
Hiebknecht looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gluchov tries to hold on but Hiebknecht postures up.
Gluchov is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Hiebknecht locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Gluchov is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gottlieb Hiebknecht!
Gottlieb Hiebknecht seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Papa Shango (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nich DiMa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nich DiMa struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.9lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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166 lbs
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Papa Shango!
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, Nich DiMa!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Santiago Holmes and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shango closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. DiMa quickly recovers to half guard.
DiMa is looking to control Shango's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can DiMa avoid being mounted?
DiMa is pressing down on Shango's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DiMa wants to sweep but no luck.
DiMa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shango can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shango wants to pass the guard but DiMa is keeping the position.
DiMa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
DiMa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shango is one step ahead there.
Shango definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shango passes DiMa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DiMa is looking to improve his position.
Shango is thwarting DiMa's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. DiMa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shango passes DiMa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Shango seems to be working for a kimura but DiMa defends the submission attempt.
Shango prevents DiMa from improving his position.
Shango is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, DiMa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Well, if Shango is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Shango wants to pass to mount but DiMa is defending the position.
Shango is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so DiMa is just riding it out for now. Shango eventually gives up the hold.
DiMa is pressing down on Shango's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shango is pushing down on DiMa's leg trying to pass to half guard. DiMa is fighting to maintain full guard but Shango has managed to sneak the leg through.
Shango wants to lay and pray for a moment but DiMa keeps working.
DiMa trying to control but Shango postures up.
Shango tries to pass to full mount but DiMa defends it.
Shango prevents DiMa from improving his position.
DiMa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Shango wants to control from the top but DiMa keeps moving.
Shango won't allow DiMa to sweep him here.
Shango advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shango tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
DiMa is looking to reverse the position.
Shango has knee on belly and moves into mount.
DiMa is looking to get to half guard.
DiMa gets back to half guard.
DiMa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shango works his way into full mount!
Shango takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DiMa wants to control but Shango is having none of it.
DiMa is trying desperately to improve position.
Shango wants to control the pace but DiMa is squirming around nicely.
DiMa tries to reverse the position but Shango maintains control.
Shango with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Shango is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. DiMa can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shango can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as DiMa is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Papa Shango dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Shango gets caught flat footed, as DiMa shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Shango trying to keep a closed guard but DiMa is proving a slippery customer.
Shango keeping moving, preventing DiMa from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shango is on top in guard.
Shango slips nicely into half guard.
DiMa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for DiMa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DiMa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shango wants to pass the guard but DiMa is keeping the position.
Shango is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that DiMa can do to turn this around?
Shango avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shango throws a big elbow that misses.
Shango advances to half guard.
DiMa works his way to full guard. Good work.
Shango advances to half guard.
Shango trying to control from half guard but DiMa is working away.
DiMa is defending against the submission attempts here by Shango.
DiMa manages to get to full guard.
Shango forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DiMa is trying to get back to full guard.
Papa Shango overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shango moves nicely into side control.
DiMa tries to improve position but can't.
Shango wants to control but DiMa is keeping him busy.
DiMa is looking to reverse the position.
DiMa gets back to half guard.
Shango is looking to take a break and control but DiMa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shango is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so DiMa is just riding it out for now. Shango eventually gives up the hold.
DiMa moves into full guard.
DiMa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shango passes into half guard.
DiMa is looking for a sweep. Shango is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shango seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but DiMa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shango has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Shango looking to control but DiMa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shango looking to control and managing it successfully.
DiMa is squirming around, avoiding Shango's attempts to control the action.
DiMa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Shango wants to control the pace but DiMa is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DiMa defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Shango.
DiMa is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Papa Shango dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Shango uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from DiMa.
Shango drives through with a takedown into DiMa's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
DiMa keeping moving, preventing Shango from controlling successfully.
Shango stands and throws DiMa's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Shango tries for a kimura but DiMa is defending well.
DiMa manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Shango is staying active underneath DiMa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shango wants to improve his position but DiMa is controlling well.
DiMa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shango doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time DiMa.
DiMa stalling away here and it's allowed Shango to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shango wants to sweep but no luck.
DiMa drops back, looking for a kneebar! Shango looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Shango looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Shango!
Shango tries to move into full mount but can't pass DiMa's legs.
Shango is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, DiMa has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shango moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
DiMa gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Nich DiMa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shango controlling from mount.
Shango looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Shango is going oldschool here, as he tries to force DiMa to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so DiMa shrugs it off.
DiMa has left one of his arms exposed and Shango doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. DiMa screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Papa Shango!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between The Tin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sniper One (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Tin could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sniper One's chin.
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150 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, The Tin!
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, Sniper One!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Bart Greer and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from One. Tin does a little dance to reset his feet.
One throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
One misses with a low kick.
Tin 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.
One fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tin has managed to clinch.
Tin taking a breather.
A shot in the inside from Tin.
Tin misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tin misses with the head strike.
Tin content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on One - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tin.
Tin lands a hook that snaps the head of One backwards.
Tin gets through One's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
One is trying to push Tin away but Tin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for One to work.
Tin just leaning against One, taking a breather.
Tin lands a right hand that snaps the head of One backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
One tries to break free but Tin pushes him back against the cage.
One misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
One being controlled against the cage.
One manages to break the clinch.
One with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. One sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
One lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like The Tin has been cut.
One swings for the body but Tin moves out of range.
One throws a body shot but no joy.
One scoring well with a low kick there.
Tin lands a head shot.
One scores with a hook to the body. Tin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
One throws a sloppy body shot
and Tin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
One is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tin rather than just go for the knockout.
One swings and misses with a hook to the body.
One throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
One ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tin moves away.
One tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tin was well out of range. Poor timing from One.
Tin misses with a straight right.
Tin throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
One jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tin throws the left hand but One avoids the punch easily.
One misses with a body kick.
A jab from Tin misses.
One looks to score with a jab to the body but Tin is just out of range.
One slips under a jab.
Tin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
One looks for the body kick but Tin saw that one coming.
Tin loads up on a big right hand but One slips the punch.
One scores with a jab to the body.
One bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
One lands a jab to Tin's midsection.
Tin is breathing heavily.
A shot to the liver by One. Beautiful body shot.
We've been informed that One has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Tin throws an off balance right hand
and One counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sniper One dominated that round.
The cut man is working on The Tin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
One misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tin.
Tin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by One.
One defending well as Tin loads up on a big left hand.
Tin clinches up against the cage.
Tin stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
One can't break the clinch.
One pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
One connects with a body shot that sends Tin's belly button to the back.
A telegraphed right hand from Tin misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from One. Tin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
One throws a good cross that connects.
One lands with a good body shot.
One fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tin manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
One misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
One cracks a nice hook into Tin's ribs.
One jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tin is rocked!
One seems to be stalking Tin here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Tin drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sniper One!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Serge Ibaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Franks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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143 lbs
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133 lbs
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Basic striking
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Serge Ibaka!
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, Tom Franks!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Peter Branson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franks throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ibaka counters by moving into the clinch.
Ibaka is leaning against Franks and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Franks has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ibaka after a bit of a struggle.
Ibaka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Franks.
Ibaka controlling the action here for a moment.
A short left from Ibaka.
Ibaka tries to throw a body punch but Franks avoids it by throwing Ibaka back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibaka lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ibaka.
Franks looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A short right from Ibaka on the inside.
Ibaka struggles to land a body shot inside as Franks controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Ibaka scores with a nice short uppercut.
Franks is trying to drag Ibaka to the mat but Ibaka just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ibaka scores with a nice hook to the head.
Franks blocks a body shot from Ibaka.
Franks is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ibaka pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Serge Ibaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Franks.
Ibaka scores with a hook to the body.
Ibaka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ibaka can't find room to land a body shot as Franks controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Ibaka.
Ibaka taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Franks has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ibaka after a bit of a struggle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franks goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ibaka prevents it.
Ibaka works on Franks's body with a couple of short punches.
Ibaka stalling in the clinch.
Franks has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ibaka avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Ibaka scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ibaka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Franks's elbow.
Franks wants a takedown but no success here.
Ibaka scores with a hook to the body.
A right hand to the body from Ibaka.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hook to the body lands for Ibaka.
Ibaka works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibaka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ibaka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ibaka lands with a short shot to the head.
Ibaka tries to work over Franks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ibaka.
Ibaka is working Franks over against the cage.
Franks is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ibaka is defending well.
Good body shot from Ibaka.
Stalling in the clinch from Ibaka.
A right handed body shot lands from Ibaka.
Ibaka lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Ibaka.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibaka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Franks backwards.
Ibaka taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ibaka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Franks's elbow.
Franks wants a takedown.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ibaka.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ibaka misses with a punch to the body.
Ibaka tries to work over Franks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ibaka can't find room to land a body shot as Franks controls the action.
Ibaka taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ibaka seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Ibaka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Serge Ibaka dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ibaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Franks.
Ibaka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Franks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Franks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ibaka tries to clinch up.
A shot to the liver by Franks. Beautiful body shot.
Ibaka drives through and clinches with Franks against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Ibaka.
Ibaka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ibaka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibaka tries to work over Franks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ibaka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Franks backwards.
Ibaka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ibaka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Ibaka on the inside.
Ibaka misses with a body punch.
Ibaka misses with a punch to the body.
Ibaka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ibaka is pushing Franks up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ibaka.
Ibaka pushes Franks back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ibaka.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ibaka.
Ibaka misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibaka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Ibaka.
Ibaka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Franks is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ibaka pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ibaka cracks Franks with a nice body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ibaka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ibaka.
Ibaka can't find room to land a body shot as Franks controls the action.
Ibaka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Ibaka.
Franks has Ibaka pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ibaka manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ibaka lands a body shot.
Franks is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franks goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ibaka prevents it.
Serge Ibaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Franks.
Ibaka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Franks backwards.
Ibaka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ibaka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Franks can do to turn this around?
Ibaka gets through Franks's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ibaka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Franks drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ibaka pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ibaka lands a jab.
Franks gets tackled into the cage by Ibaka. Ibaka maintains the clinch.
Ibaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ibaka is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Franks is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ibaka pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ibaka gets through Franks's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ibaka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ibaka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Franks's elbow.
Ibaka misses with a body punch.
Ibaka lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ibaka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Franks backwards.
A hook to the body from Ibaka.
Franks takes a shot to the head.
Ibaka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Serge Ibaka dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Ibaka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ibaka tries to clinch up but Franks circles away and keeps his distance.
Ibaka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Franks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tom Franks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ibaka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Franks.
Franks throws a right and a left that Ibaka avoids nicely.
Ibaka has closed the distance and engaged Franks in a clinch.
Ibaka tries a body shot but Franks blocks it.
Ibaka gets underhooks to prevent Franks's takedown attempt.
Franks blocks a body shot from Ibaka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibaka scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ibaka misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ibaka.
Ibaka pushes Franks back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibaka scores with a shot to the side of Franks's head.
Ibaka lands with a light punch inside.
Franks is rocked!
Franks changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ibaka fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Franks is still on wobbly legs! Can Ibaka finish him?
Ibaka tries to clinch up but Franks circles away and keeps his distance.
Ibaka takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Franks seems to have recovered his senses.
Ibaka gets a clinch.
Ibaka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ibaka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Franks changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ibaka fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Serge Ibaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Franks.
Franks gets tackled into the cage by Ibaka. Ibaka maintains the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibaka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Franks's elbow.
Franks is trying to drag Ibaka to the mat but Ibaka just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ibaka.
Ibaka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Franks's elbow.
Franks has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ibaka after a bit of a struggle.
Ibaka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ibaka lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ibaka lands a shot to the body.
Franks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A hook to the body from Ibaka.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Ibaka.
Ibaka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Ibaka.
Ibaka is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Serge Ibaka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ibaka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Franks backwards.
Ibaka lands a left hand.
Ibaka lands a nice shot to the body.
Ibaka scores with a shot to the side of Franks's head.
Ibaka slowing the pace effectively.
Tom Franks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibaka prevents the takedown attempt.
Franks can't get the takedown.
A short body shot lands from Ibaka as the two fighters clinch.
Ibaka lands a right hand.
Franks can't get the takedown.
Ibaka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ibaka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ibaka.
Ibaka misses with a punch to the body.
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!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ibaka.
And that's the end of the fight!
Serge Ibaka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ibaka, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:25
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serge Ibaka!
During a confident post fight interview, Serge Ibaka thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Peter Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JJ Lycka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). JJ Lycka is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Peter Parker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, JJ Lycka!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Winston Alpacca and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lycka misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lycka shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Parker's guard.
Parker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Parker tries to get out of the position.
Lycka trying to control the position from guard on top but Parker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Parker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lycka stopping the sweep attempt from Parker.
My spies in The GYM (14 elite coaches on the Island) inform me that Lycka has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parker wants to stand but Lycka is controlling the position.
Parker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lycka's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lycka stopping the sweep attempt from Parker.
Lycka postures up.
Parker thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lycka is one step ahead there.
Lycka postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lycka won't allow Parker to sweep him here.
Lycka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Parker is keeping the position for now.
Lycka preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lycka throwing strikes from guard but Parker blocks nicely.
Parker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lycka is one step ahead there.
Parker is working hard here to advance position.
Lycka stands up over Parker, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lycka distracts Parker with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lycka not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lycka distracts Parker with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Parker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lycka throws a big right hand that misses.
Lycka is pushing down on Parker's leg trying to pass to half guard. Parker is fighting to maintain full guard but Lycka has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lycka is nestled in close to Parker, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lycka blocks the strikes from Parker.
Parker tries to roll over but Lycka keeps him under control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lycka connects with a nice short shot to Parker's temple.
Parker is not content to let Lycka control the position.
Lycka is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lycka is looking for a kimura but Parker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lycka to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parker wants to improve his position but Lycka is controlling well.
Lycka has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lycka not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lycka landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lycka looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Parker with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lycka seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Parker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lycka stops Parker from getting back to his feet.
Lycka is keen to just control but Parker is a slippery customer.
Lycka looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lycka 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.
Lycka is working for a kimura but Parker is defending it quite comfortably.
Parker is looking to improve his position.
Parker works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lycka lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lycka wants to control from the top but Parker keeps moving.
Parker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lycka is looking to work some ground and pound but Parker has wrist control.
Lycka is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lycka is in close to Parker's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lycka throws a big elbow that misses.
Parker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lycka on the ground.
Parker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lycka stopping the sweep attempt from Parker.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lycka trying to control but Parker is working from the bottom.
Lycka works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JJ Lycka dominated that round.
That's time! Parker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Parker lands a nice shot to the body.
Lycka shoots in for a takedown but Parker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Parker lands the left hand.
Parker shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lycka napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lycka throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Lycka manages to work his way to half guard, despite Parker's best efforts.
Parker is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lycka is staying active underneath Parker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lycka looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Parker is looking to pass Lycka's guard but actually Lycka recovers to full guard.
Lycka looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lycka had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Parker defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Parker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lycka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lycka keeping moving, preventing Parker from controlling successfully.
Lycka is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Parker is aware though and is defending well.
Lycka escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Parker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Parker is in close to Lycka's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lycka working for a triangle but Parker defends it easily.
Parker won't allow Lycka to sweep him here.
Parker is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lycka keeping moving, preventing Parker from controlling successfully.
Lycka keeping full guard, as Parker tries to pass.
Parker lands a couple of elbows.
Parker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lycka has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Parker has managed to get both his arms back between Lycka's legs - danger averted.
Parker throwing strikes but missing.
Lycka working a defensive guard here.
Parker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lycka is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Parker defends well.
Lycka looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lycka is breathing heavily.
Parker with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker is looking to work some ground and pound but Lycka has wrist control.
Parker looking to pass the guard.
Parker trying to control but Lycka is working from the bottom.
Parker is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lycka is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Parker working some strikes from top position.
Parker pushes down on Lycka's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lycka trying to control from the bottom.
Parker lands strikes from half guard.
Parker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lycka does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lycka wants to control but Parker is keeping busy.
Parker tries to pass to full mount but Lycka defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nice strikes from Parker there.
Parker takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Parker lands strikes from half guard.
Parker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lycka wants to control but Parker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lycka taking some punishment here, with Parker in his half guard.
Lycka actively working from the bottom here.
Parker is trying to control. Lycka wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lycka trying to hold on to Parker's head to control him but Parker postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lycka looking for submissions off his back.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Parker connects with a nice short shot to Lycka's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Parker dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Lycka misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Parker closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lycka's guard.
Parker trying to control but Lycka is working from the bottom.
Parker throwing strikes but missing.
Parker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lycka is keeping the position for now.
Lycka looking for a guillotine here but Parker defends easily.
Lycka had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Parker defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lycka has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Parker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
JJ Lycka has got the better of the ground game so far.
Parker is pushing down on Lycka's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lycka is fighting to maintain full guard but Parker has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker winds up and cracks Lycka with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Parker lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Parker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lycka knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Parker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lycka looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Parker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lycka keeps working.
Lycka wants to get back to full guard.
Lycka manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker trying to control but Lycka is working from the bottom.
Parker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lycka throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Parker wants to control from the top but Lycka keeps moving.
Parker working some strikes from top position.
Lycka is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Parker wants to pass the guard but Lycka is keeping the position.
Parker is posturing up here but Lycka has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Parker tries to roll out but it's too tight and Parker has to tap! Slick submission there by Lycka!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). JJ Lycka!
JJ Lycka is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, JJ Lycka, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Peter Parker was interviewed post fight and said 'Great fight JJ. I'll be back.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jet Hemi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Bond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hemi comes to the cage accompanied by Satyricon - Fuel For Hatred. Bond has chosen The Jimmy Bond Theme... as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jet Hemi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jimmy Bond!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bond has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hemi finds it's way round the side to connect with Bond's head.
Jet Hemi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hemi throws a body shot but no joy.
Bond closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bond avoids a kick to the body.
A punch combination from Hemi misses.
Hemi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bond looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bond slips a jab from Hemi.
Hemi looks to land a combination but Bond avoids it well.
Bond staying out of range there.
Hemi cracks Bond with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bond is rocked!
Hemi lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Bond falls backwards - clearly groggy! Hemi dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jet Hemi!
Jet Hemi is the new bantamweight champion!
A relieved looking Jet Hemi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Jimmy Bond spoke after the fight, saying 'Well fuck me!!!'.
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