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Highland Games 7 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rock Sampson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barol Kedorf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kedorf is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by POPEK MONSTER - DIRTY DIANA (MATHEO PRODUCTION). Barol Kedorf will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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220 lbs
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265 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rock Sampson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Barol Kedorf!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Sandra Marshall and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kedorf lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sampson circles away quickly and effectively.
Kedorf misses with a few strikes there.
Sampson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A right-left combo lands from Kedorf.
Kedorf 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.
Sampson slips a jab and a cross from Kedorf.
Kedorf throws a right and a left that Sampson avoids nicely.
A nice combination there by Kedorf.
Sampson is looking to clinch but Kedorf is avoiding it.
Kedorf showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sampson.
Sampson has a takedown stuffed.
Sampson shoots in looking for a takedown. Kedorf tries to sprawl out of it but Sampson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kedorf manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rock Sampson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sampson shoots in for a takedown but Kedorf shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
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!
Kedorf swinging wildly here.
Sampson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kedorf fails to land with a series of punches.
Kedorf throws a one two combo.
Sampson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sampson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kedorf swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick misses from Sampson.
Kedorf looks to land a combination but Sampson avoids it well.
Kedorf throws a right and a left that Sampson avoids nicely.
Sampson misses with a head kick.
A combination from Kedorf does no damage.
Kedorf misses with a series of wild punches.
Sampson dodges the punch combination from Kedorf.
Sampson slips a jab and a cross from Kedorf.
Kedorf looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Kedorf, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sampson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kedorf sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Kedorf. Those never looked like landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kedorf throws a nice looking combination but Sampson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice takedown defense from Kedorf. No joy for Sampson on that attempt.
Sampson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kedorf misses with the combination.
Sampson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sloppy strikes from Kedorf. Those never looked like landing.
Sampson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Barol Kedorf has been cut.
A combination from Kedorf does no damage.
Sampson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kedorf's calf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sampson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kedorf avoids it really well and circles away.
Kedorf throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sampson.
Barol Kedorf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sampson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sampson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sampson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sampson thows a huge punch but Kedorf dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sampson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sampson is keen to just control but Kedorf is a slippery customer.
Sampson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sampson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kedorf circles away.
Sampson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kedorf to the mat! Kedorf manages to get full guard.
Sampson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kedorf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barol Kedorf dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Barol Kedorf's cut.
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.
Sloppy strikes from Kedorf. Those never looked like landing.
Kedorf swinging wildly here.
Sampson shoots in but no luck this time.
Kedorf misses with a series of wild punches.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sampson or perhaps it was just good defense by Kedorf, which made it look bad.
Danga de danga de dang - Kedorf scores with a four punch combination!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sampson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kedorf as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rock Sampson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kedorf misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kedorf throws a nice looking combination but Sampson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kedorf misses with the combination.
Sampson dodges the punch combination from Kedorf.
Kedorf misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rock Sampson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sampson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kedorf tries to avoid it but Sampson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kedorf to the ground. Kedorf escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sampson wants to clinch.
Sampson misses with a low kick.
Kedorf misses with a few strikes there.
Sampson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kedorf defends well and Sampson ends up having to push Kedorf into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sampson tries to pull guard but Kedorf holds him up against the cage and eventually Sampson drops back down to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kedorf is trying to break free.
Sampson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kedorf has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sampson jumps into guard, dragging Kedorf to the mat.
Sampson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kedorf gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sampson is looking to stand up but Kedorf isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sampson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sampson has his foot on Kedorf's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kedorf works his way back into a safe position though.
Kedorf gets to his feet. Sampson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sloppy strikes from Kedorf. Those never looked like landing.
Sloppy strikes from Kedorf. Those never looked like landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kedorf swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kedorf misses with the combination.
Kedorf throws a combination that misses
and Sampson counters with a right hand to the body.
Kedorf throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kedorf will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sampson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sampson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kedorf circles away.
Kedorf misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No joy there for Kedorf, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sampson misses with a takedown attempt - Kedorf sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Barol Kedorf seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sampson fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barol Kedorf showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Barol Kedorf's cut.
That's time! Sampson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kedorf lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sampson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kedorf throws a series of punches but Sampson moves out of range.
Sampson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kedorf defends well and Sampson ends up having to push Kedorf into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kedorf is trying to break the clinch but Sampson is controlling him.
Kedorf is trying to break free.
Sampson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kedorf avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sampson tries to pull guard but Kedorf forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rock Sampson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sampson tries to pull guard but Kedorf won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kedorf wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sampson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kedorf walks away with a smile on his face. Sampson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kedorf!
Kedorf throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kedorf throws a right and a left that Sampson avoids nicely.
Kedorf throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kedorf throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sampson.
Nice takedown defense from Kedorf. No joy for Sampson on that attempt.
Kedorf throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sampson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sampson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Kedorf to stand up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kedorf moves away from the strike by Sampson.
Kedorf looks to land a combination but Sampson avoids it well.
Kedorf misses with a wild combination.
Sampson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kedorf throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kedorf throws a nice looking combination but Sampson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kedorf throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sampson shoots in for a takedown but Kedorf shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kedorf swinging wildly here.
Sampson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kedorf.
Sampson goes for a double leg but Kedorf avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kedorf continues to drive forward.
Sampson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kedorf is trying to force a seperation but Sampson has the dominant position.
Sampson breaks from the clinch.
Sampson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kedorf's waist but Kedorf gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sampson off to one side.
Kedorf throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kedorf throws a right hand that Sampson ducks under and follows up with a left that Sampson also avoids with ease.
Sampson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kedorf rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sampson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kedorf throws a nice looking combination but Sampson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sampson clinches with his opponent.
Sampson tries for a takedown but Kedorf manages to get underhooks.
Kedorf has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sampson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kedorf walks away with a smile on his face. Sampson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kedorf misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rock Sampson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sampson dives in for a single leg takedown but Kedorf sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barol Kedorf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kedorf winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barol Kedorf!
Barol Kedorf made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Juz nie moge sie doczekac, az wroce do domu i przytule mojego synka Morysa. Wezme Go na kolana, a potem poloze sie obok Niego i razem zasniemy. To jest prawdziwe szczescie'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio The Sparta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shy Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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24
220 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
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25
280 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Antonio The Sparta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Shy Boy!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Michael Johnstone and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boy slips a jab from The Sparta.
The Sparta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Sparta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boy moves away.
The Sparta fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Boy, pushing him back against the cage.
The Sparta stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The Sparta lands a nice uppercut.
The Sparta lands with a left to the head.
Boy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from The Sparta.
The Sparta looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Boy looking to stall.
The Sparta stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boy is trying to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Sparta gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Boy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. The Sparta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. The Sparta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The Sparta has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The Sparta throws an elbow that misses. Boy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in The Sparta's guard. Nice move by Boy!
Boy trying to control but The Sparta is working from the bottom.
Boy content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boy passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Sparta tries to kick Boy off but Boy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The Sparta throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Boy manages to pass to side control.
The Sparta tries to improve position but can't.
The Sparta wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Boy avoids the strikes from the bottom by The Sparta.
Boy prevents The Sparta from escaping the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Boy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Boy stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Boy.
Shy Boy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boy throws a looping overhand right but The Sparta ducks down to avoid it.
The Sparta lands with a good body shot.
Boy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Sparta.
The Sparta defending well as Boy loads up on a big left hand.
The Sparta swings widly with a right hand
letting Boy counter with a right hand.
Boy thuds a left hand into The Sparta's body.
The Sparta throws the kick towards the body but Boy avoids it.
The Sparta shoots in but no luck this time.
The Sparta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boy.
Boy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The Sparta forces Boy back against the cage and clinches.
A short right from The Sparta on the inside.
Boy fails to pull guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boy is looking for a takedown.
Boy looking to slow down the pace here.
The Sparta is leaning against Boy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The Sparta looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio The Sparta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Sparta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boy checks a low kick from The Sparta.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Boy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - The Sparta finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The Sparta throws a sloppy head kick and Boy moves out of range easily.
The Sparta avoids the body shot from Boy.
Boy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Sparta manages to avoid it.
The Sparta closes the distance and pushes Boy back into the cage.
The Sparta lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio The Sparta dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The Sparta wants to clinch up but Boy keeps it at a distance.
The Sparta throws a nice looking combination but Boy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from The Sparta does no damage.
The Sparta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The Sparta drives through and clinches with Boy against the cage.
Boy is trying to pull guard but The Sparta turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The Sparta holding his opponent close, against the cage.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting The Sparta here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
The Sparta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boy walks forward, straight into a front kick from The Sparta.
A good leg kick by The Sparta.
The Sparta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boy.
Boy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Sparta.
Boy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Sparta manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Sparta tries a head kick but it misses.
Boy's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Boy's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
The fighters circling - The Sparta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Sparta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boy can do to turn this around?
Boy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The Sparta throws a right and a left that Boy avoids nicely.
The Sparta takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Boy throws a shot from downtown. The Sparta moves away and avoids it.
The Sparta swinging wildly here.
A swing and a miss from Boy.
The Sparta will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Boy throws a body shot but no joy.
Antonio The Sparta is winning the standup battle so far.
Boy misses with a jab to the body
and The Sparta counters with a body kick.
Boy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent The Sparta stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Sparta misses with the combination.
The Sparta throws the kick towards the body but Boy avoids it.
A bone on bone clash there as Boy blocks the leg kick.
Boy misses the shot to the body.
The Sparta tries to clinch but Boy is having none of it.
Boy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Sparta was well out of range. Poor timing from Boy.
The Sparta wants to clinch up but Boy keeps it at a distance.
The Sparta is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Boy's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
The Sparta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The Sparta moves out of range as Boy strikes.
The Sparta misses with a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from The Sparta.
The Sparta slips a straight right by Boy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy throws a hook but The Sparta avoids it easily.
The Sparta shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Boy pinned against the cage. Boy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boy looks to land a left hand but The Sparta moved out of range nicely.
The Sparta drops his hands momentarily and Boy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The Sparta avoids the body shot from Boy.
A big left from The Sparta misses.
Boy missing with a left hand there. The Sparta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Sparta throws a hook but Boy blocks it.
Boy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The Sparta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boy throws out the jab.
Boy misses with a shot to the body
and The Sparta makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for The Sparta.
Boy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Sparta is looking to land body kicks.
Boy misses with an uppercut. The Sparta saw that one coming.
Boy looks to score with a jab to the body but The Sparta is just out of range.
The Sparta throws a looping overhand right but Boy ducks down to avoid it.
The Sparta ducks under a wild hook from Boy.
The Sparta will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio The Sparta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boy looks to score with a jab to the body but The Sparta is just out of range.
The Sparta moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boy prevents a takedown attempt there.
The Sparta is looking to take this one to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Antonio The Sparta will probably get the nod.
That's time! The Sparta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
The Sparta just misses with a punch to the body.
Boy missing with a left hand there. The Sparta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Sparta tries to land a front kick but Boy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Boy misses with a looping right.
Boy misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Sparta. Boy does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Sparta swings for the body but Boy moves out of range.
The Sparta throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Boy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Boy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Sparta manages to avoid it.
Boy throws a lazy right hand but The Sparta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Sparta moves away.
The Sparta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boy.
Boy moves out of range as The Sparta throws a body kick.
Boy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Sparta scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The Sparta looks to land a left hand but Boy moved out of range nicely.
Boy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Sparta.
Good leg kick by The Sparta there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The Sparta's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Boy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! The Sparta scrambles back to his feet.
The Sparta moves into range and clinches up with Boy.
The Sparta scores with a shoulder strike.
Boy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. The Sparta is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, The Sparta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Boy is pressed up against the cage. The Sparta has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Boy down to the mat. Boy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Boy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Sparta wants to clinch.
Boy takes a swing at The Sparta's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Sparta connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The Sparta moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. The Sparta smiles and moves away.
The Sparta fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Boy, pushing him back against the cage.
Boy ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Boy no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Boy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The Sparta wants to stand and escape but instead Boy has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Boy trying to control the position from guard on top but The Sparta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boy prevents The Sparta from getting back to his feet.
Boy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The Sparta throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Sparta looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Boy has picked The Sparta up and slammed him! The Sparta can't keep hold of the triangle and Boy manages to pass to side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boy misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Boy stands up.
Boy just misses with a punch to the body.
The Sparta attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The Sparta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boy.
The Sparta moves in looking to clinch but Boy pushes him off.
Antonio The Sparta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The Sparta has managed to clinch.
Boy can't get the takedown.
Antonio The Sparta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shy Boy.
The Sparta has Boy pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. The Sparta pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Boy tumbling to the mat - The Sparta dives into Boy's guard.
Boy looking to control.
Boy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The Sparta throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The Sparta has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Boy is proving hard to escape from.
Shy Boy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and The Sparta defends well.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Antonio The Sparta.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for The Sparta, 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 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Antonio The Sparta!
An out of breath Antonio The Sparta thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between JJ Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Mcginty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, JJ Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Scott Mcginty!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Dirk Anderson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcginty swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Horrible takedown attempt by Junior or perhaps it was just good defense by Mcginty, which made it look bad.
Mcginty lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Junior at a distance.
Scott Mcginty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcginty fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mcginty lands a jab to the head.
It looks like JJ Junior has been cut.
Mcginty dodges the punch combination from Junior.
Mcginty misses with a hook.
Mcginty lands a nice shot that snaps Junior's head back.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Junior.
Mcginty throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Junior shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mcginty looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JJ Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcginty lands a glancing blow to the side of Junior's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mcginty lands a big uppercut and Junior crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Junior looks OK. Mcginty waves Junior back to his feet!
Junior is rocked!
Junior shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mcginty as he avoids it easily.
Oh Junior is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Junior is breathing heavily.
Mcginty ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mcginty with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcginty is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Junior flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Junior is out cold! Mcginty holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Scott Mcginty!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Murillo Calvacante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Barrett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Murillo Calvacante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jason Barrett!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Bart Greer and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calvacante tries to clinch but Barrett moves away
and Barrett counters with a crisp one two that drops Calvacante! Barrett thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Calvacante to his feet! Calvacante is in big trouble!
Calvacante looks to clinch
and Barrett counters by clinching up.
Good body shot from Barrett.
Calvacante is trying to pull guard but Barrett has him pressed against the cage.
Barrett lands a body punch in the clinch.
Barrett lands a left hand that snaps the head of Calvacante backwards.
Barrett gets through Calvacante's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Calvacante is rocked!
Calvacante is breathing heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Barrett fails to land.
Oh Calvacante is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barrett misses with a punch on the inside.
Barrett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Calvacante blocks an uppercut.
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!
Barrett lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Calvacante or not.
Barrett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barrett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barrett throws a punch but it's blocked by Calvacante.
Barrett misses with a punch on the inside.
Barrett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barrett misses with some punches.
Barrett misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barrett.
Barrett lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Calvacante.
Calvacante blocks an uppercut.
Barrett swings wildly with an uppercut but Calvacante uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barrett.
A head punch on the inside from Barrett fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Calvacante.
Barrett misses with a punch on the inside.
Calvacante seems to have got his legs back now.
Calvacante takes a shot to the head.
Barrett creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Calvacante with a big uppercut! Calvacante tries to clinch up but Barrett pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Calvacante to the mat! Calvacante covers up and Barrett unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jason Barrett!
After winning the bout, Jason Barrett thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mateusz Puszke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Pelosio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mateusz Puszke has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mateusz Puszke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mark Pelosio!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pelosio lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Puszke at a distance.
Pelosio throws a sloppy head kick and Puszke moves out of range easily.
Puszke has managed to clinch.
A hook to the body from Puszke.
Puszke creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pelosio's defenses.
Puszke comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Puszke.
Puszke digs a right hand underneath Pelosio's ribcage. Pelosio let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pelosio takes an elbow to the temple.
Puszke lands a body shot.
Puszke lands an elbow just above Pelosio 's eye.
It looks like Mark Pelosio has been cut.
Puszke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Puszke.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pelosio can't break the clinch.
Pelosio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Puszke.
Puszke lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puszke lands an elbow just above Pelosio 's eye.
Pelosio tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pelosio looks winded!
Puszke lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Puszke.
A body shot lands from Puszke.
Puszke lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Puszke is leaning against Pelosio and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Puszke lands a nice shot to the body.
Puszke lands an elbow just above Pelosio 's eye.
Puszke lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Puszke lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pelosio or not.
Puszke creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pelosio's defenses.
Puszke comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Puszke is leaning against Pelosio and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Puszke throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puszke lands a nice elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A hook to the body from Puszke.
Pelosio takes an elbow to the forehead.
Puszke lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Puszke comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Puszke lands an elbow inside.
A right hand to the body from Puszke.
Puszke works on Pelosio's body with a couple of short punches.
A short body shot lands from Puszke as the two fighters clinch.
Puszke lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pelosio.
Puszke throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A body shot lands from Puszke.
Puszke lands an elbow that stopped Pelosio in his tracks for a moment.
Puszke gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Puszke pushes Pelosio back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puszke lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Puszke is working Pelosio over against the cage.
Puszke cracks Pelosio with a nice body shot.
Puszke gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Puszke creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pelosio's defenses.
Puszke digs a right hand underneath Pelosio's ribcage. Pelosio let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Puszke lands an elbow inside that Pelosio shrugs off.
Puszke lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Puszke gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Puszke.
A short body shot lands from Puszke as the two fighters clinch.
A body shot lands from Puszke.
Puszke cracks Pelosio with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Puszke.
Good body shot from Puszke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puszke works on Pelosio's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice elbow from Puszke.
Puszke lands an elbow inside that Pelosio shrugs off.
Puszke digs a right hand into Pelosio's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pelosio's gas tank.
Puszke presses Pelosio against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Puszke lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Puszke lands a nice elbow.
Pelosio takes an elbow to the temple.
Puszke lands a nice elbow.
Puszke lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Puszke comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Puszke creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pelosio's defenses.
Puszke digs a right hand underneath Pelosio's ribcage. Pelosio let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Puszke is working Pelosio over against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mateusz Puszke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Pelosio's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pelosio dodges the punch combination from Puszke.
We've been informed that Pelosio has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Puszke gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pelosio tries to land knees in the clinch but Puszke avoids the damage to the body.
Puszke prevents Pelosio from breaking the clinch.
Puszke lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mateusz Puszke has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Puszke lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Puszke lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pelosio.
Puszke lands an elbow that stopped Pelosio in his tracks for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puszke is leaning against Pelosio and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Puszke lands an elbow just above Pelosio 's eye.
Puszke lands a damaging elbow.
Pelosio is breathing heavily.
Puszke prevents the takedown attempt.
Puszke lands a damaging elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pelosio takes an elbow to the forehead.
A left hand lands to the body for Puszke.
Puszke lands a nice shot to the body.
Pelosio takes an elbow to the temple.
Puszke lands an elbow inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Puszke.
Puszke lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pelosio.
Puszke lands a body shot in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Puszke.
A left hand lands to the body for Puszke.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Puszke.
Nice elbow from Puszke.
A left hand lands to the body for Puszke.
Puszke stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Puszke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Puszke.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puszke lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Puszke.
Puszke gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Puszke throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Puszke lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Puszke.
Puszke works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Puszke comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A right hook to the body lands for Puszke.
Puszke lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Puszke.
Pelosio takes an elbow to the forehead.
Puszke throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Puszke.
Nice elbow from Puszke.
Puszke lands an elbow inside that Pelosio shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Puszke.
Puszke creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pelosio's defenses.
Puszke lands an elbow just above Pelosio 's eye.
Puszke lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Puszke creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pelosio's defenses.
Puszke lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Puszke lands a shot to the body.
Puszke lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Puszke.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puszke lands a body shot in the clinch.
Puszke is leaning against Pelosio and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puszke throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Puszke lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Puszke digs a right hand into Pelosio's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pelosio's gas tank.
A left hand lands to the body for Puszke.
Puszke lands an elbow inside that Pelosio shrugs off.
A short body shot lands from Puszke as the two fighters clinch.
Puszke creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pelosio's defenses.
Puszke lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Puszke lands an elbow inside that Pelosio shrugs off.
Puszke is working Pelosio over against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Puszke.
Puszke comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Puszke digs a right hand into Pelosio's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pelosio's gas tank.
Puszke comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mateusz Puszke dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mark Pelosio's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Pelosio takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Puszke gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pelosio blocks a body shot from Puszke.
Puszke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pelosio can do to turn this around?
Pelosio misses with a body punch.
Puszke lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Puszke lands a nice elbow.
Puszke lands an elbow inside that Pelosio shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Puszke.
Puszke lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puszke stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pelosio is trying to force a seperation but Puszke has the dominant position.
Pelosio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good body shot from Puszke.
Puszke comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Good body shot from Puszke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pelosio misses with a knee to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Puszke.
Puszke lands a nice elbow.
Puszke presses Pelosio against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Puszke lands an elbow that stopped Pelosio in his tracks for a moment.
Puszke lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Puszke lands a nice elbow.
Puszke presses Pelosio against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Puszke gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Puszke throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Puszke creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pelosio's defenses.
A right hand to the body from Puszke.
Puszke gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Puszke lands a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puszke lands an elbow inside that Pelosio shrugs off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puszke gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Puszke.
Puszke works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pelosio is trying to drag Puszke to the mat but Puszke just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A right handed body shot lands from Puszke.
Puszke lands a body shot in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Puszke.
A left hand lands to the body for Puszke.
Puszke presses Pelosio against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Puszke stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Puszke lands an elbow just above Pelosio 's eye.
Puszke lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puszke is leaning against Pelosio and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Puszke lands an elbow just above Pelosio 's eye.
Puszke lands an elbow inside that Pelosio shrugs off.
Pelosio takes an elbow to the temple.
Puszke comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Puszke lands an elbow just above Pelosio 's eye.
Pelosio is rocked!
A short body shot lands from Puszke as the two fighters clinch.
Puszke lands a nice elbow.
Pelosio is still on wobbly legs! Can Puszke finish him?
Pelosio takes an elbow to the temple.
Puszke digs a right hand underneath Pelosio's ribcage. Pelosio let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Puszke works on Pelosio's body with a couple of short punches.
Pelosio seems to have recovered his senses.
Puszke lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Puszke - that landed with a thud.
Puszke lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Puszke lands a nice elbow.
Puszke comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Puszke lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Puszke.
Puszke digs a right hand underneath Pelosio's ribcage. Pelosio let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hook to the body lands for Puszke.
A body shot lands from Puszke.
Puszke presses Pelosio against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Puszke is leaning against Pelosio and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Puszke presses Pelosio against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Puszke lands an elbow inside that Pelosio shrugs off.
Puszke digs a right hand into Pelosio's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pelosio's gas tank.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Puszke.
Mark Pelosio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mateusz Puszke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Puszke lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mateusz Puszke showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Puszke, 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 30:24
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:24
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mateusz Puszke!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trunk Slamchest (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Lazaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trunk Slamchest has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Trunk Slamchest!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pedro Lazaro!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Peter Branson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slamchest tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lazaro defends well and Slamchest ends up having to push Lazaro into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lazaro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Slamchest is trying to break the clinch but Lazaro is controlling him.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lazaro has Slamchest pressed against the cage, preventing Slamchest from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Come on Lazaro - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Slamchest tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lazaro just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lazaro misses with a punch to the body.
Slamchest is looking to break free of the clinch but Lazaro has double underhooks.
Lazaro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Slamchest tries to pull guard but Lazaro won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trunk Slamchest. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lazaro is struggling to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lazaro pushes Slamchest back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lazaro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lazaro lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lazaro.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazaro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Slamchest backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lazaro - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lazaro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lazaro pushes Slamchest back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lazaro dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lazaro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Slamchest is trying to pull guard but Lazaro has him pressed against the cage.
Lazaro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Slamchests head.
Lazaro lands a body shot.
Lazaro will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Slamchest up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Lazaro.
Lazaro misses with a punch to the body.
Slamchest definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lazaro struggles to land a body shot inside as Slamchest controls his hands.
Lazaro's coach down at Foot Loves was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lazaro's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slamchest has Lazaro pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lazaro manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lazaro slows down the pace here.
Lazaro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lazaro scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Lazaro on the inside.
Slamchest fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lazaro is struggling to control the position.
Lazaro scores with a shoulder strike.
Lazaro tries a body shot but Slamchest blocks it.
Slamchest tries to pull guard but Lazaro forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lazaro.
Lazaro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Slamchest wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slamchest looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slamchest.
Stalling in the clinch from Lazaro.
A shot in the inside from Lazaro.
Slamchest working hard to break the clinch.
Lazaro presses Slamchest against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lazaro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Slamchest prevents a body shot from Lazaro.
Slamchest tries for a takedown but Lazaro manages to get underhooks.
Lazaro lands with a right to the head.
Lazaro content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Lazaro.
Lazaro is stalling here.
Lazaro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lazaro presses Slamchest against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lazaro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Slamchest or not.
Slamchest is breathing heavily.
Slamchest is looking to control Lazaro's arms but Lazaro gets an underhook and turns him. Now Slamchest has his back to the cage.
Lazaro stalling in the clinch.
Slamchest has had enough of the clinch but Lazaro keeps him there for the moment.
Lazaro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Lazaro on the inside.
Lazaro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Slamchest backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lazaro tries a body shot but Slamchest blocks it.
Lazaro lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lazaro.
Lazaro has Slamchest pushed against the cage.
Lazaro scores with a hook to the body.
Lazaro lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Lazaro dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lazaro jabs Slamchest right on the nose. Slamchest blinks but takes it well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Slamchest.
Slamchest takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lazaro forces Slamchest back against the cage and clinches.
Lazaro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Slamchest.
Lazaro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Slamchest backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lazaro.
Lazaro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lazaro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lazaro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Slamchest or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Good body shot from Lazaro.
Good body shot from Lazaro.
Lazaro scores with a hook to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lazaro.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lazaro will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Slamchest up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazaro lands a hook that snaps the head of Slamchest backwards.
Lazaro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Slamchest or not.
A short right from Lazaro on the inside.
Lazaro presses Slamchest against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lazaro scores with a shot to the side of Slamchest's head.
A hook to the body from Lazaro.
Lazaro lands a nice shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Lazaro.
Lazaro is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazaro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lazaro content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Pedro Lazaro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Pedro Lazaro.
Slamchest takes a jab right on the kisser.
Slamchest shoots in looking for a takedown but Lazaro manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Slamchest's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lazaro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lazaro gets a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lazaro slowing the pace effectively.
Lazaro scores with a shoulder strike.
Lazaro stalling in the clinch.
Lazaro digs a right hand into Slamchest's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Slamchest's gas tank.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slamchest's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A left hand lands to the body for Lazaro.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lazaro.
Lazaro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lazaro.
The referee calls for Lazaro to work.
Lazaro lands a left hand.
Lazaro works on Slamchest's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Lazaro.
Lazaro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lazaro is leaning against Slamchest and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lazaro has Slamchest pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lazaro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lazaro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A hook to the body from Lazaro.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Pedro Lazaro.
Lazaro thuds a left hand into Slamchest's body.
Lazaro lands an overhand right.
Slamchest shoots in but Lazaro avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trunk Slamchest. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lazaro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Slamchest doesn't manage to clinch there - Lazaro circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Lazaro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Lazaro scores with a jab to the jaw.
Slamchest has a takedown stuffed.
Lazaro's jab looks to have found its range, popping Slamchest under the eye.
Lazaro lunges at Slamchest with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Slamchest's hand.
Slamchest takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lazaro with a jab.
Lazaro lands a jab.
Pedro Lazaro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lazaro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slamchest manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slamchest dives in for a single leg takedown but Lazaro sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A body shot lands from Lazaro.
A shot in the inside from Lazaro.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lazaro manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short right from Lazaro on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazaro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A body shot lands from Lazaro.
Lazaro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Come on Lazaro - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lazaro scores with a nice hook to the head.
A hook to the body from Lazaro.
Slamchest is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trunk Slamchest. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A hook to the body from Lazaro.
Lazaro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazaro scores with a shot to the side of Slamchest's head.
Lazaro is working Slamchest over against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lazaro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lazaro lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Lazaro.
Lazaro scores with a hook to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lazaro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lazaro lands a shot to the body.
Lazaro stalling the fight.
Slamchest trying to stall but Lazaro improves his position.
The referee calls for Lazaro to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on Lazaro's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Lazaro continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Pedro Lazaro.
Lazaro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lazaro gets a clinch.
Lazaro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Slamchest backwards.
Slamchest's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Slamchest can't break the clinch.
Lazaro pushes Slamchest back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lazaro is struggling to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Lazaro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lazaro lands a hook that snaps the head of Slamchest backwards.
Lazaro misses with a body punch.
Lazaro is pushing Slamchest up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Slamchest fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Slamchest takes a shot to the head.
Lazaro lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lazaro pushes Slamchest back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Trunk Slamchest has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right handed body shot lands from Lazaro.
A right hook to the body lands for Lazaro.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pedro Lazaro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lazaro has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 24:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 24:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedro Lazaro!
An out of breath Pedro Lazaro thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Kilpatrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexey Juravlev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kilpatrick comes to the cage accompanied by Irish pub. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eddie Kilpatrick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alexey Juravlev!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Michael Johnstone and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kilpatrick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Juravlev missing with a left hand there. Kilpatrick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Juravlev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kilpatrick doesn't seem bothered though.
and Juravlev counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Kilpatrick! He's just covering up as Juravlev starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexey Juravlev!
In defeat, Eddie Kilpatrick stepped up to the mic, saying 'another loss isnt good lad.... i need to go away and think'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mib Louie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chiyono Fuji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mib Louie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chiyono Fuji!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Winston Alpacca and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Louie misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Fuji throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fuji throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fuji throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Louie throws a shot to the body.
Louie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fuji.
Louie avoids the body shot from Fuji.
A cross from Louie lands.
It looks like Chiyono Fuji has been cut.
Louie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fuji.
Louie throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fuji counters with a two punch combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Louie. Fuji does a little dance to reset his feet.
Louie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fuji.
Louie blocks a jab.
Fuji misses with a body shot.
Louie misses the shot 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!
Louie avoids the body shot from Fuji.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Louie swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fuji.
Fuji throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Louie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fuji was well out of range. Poor timing from Louie.
Fuji swings widly with a right hand
and Louie counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Fuji looks winded!
Louie tries a head kick but it misses.
Louie pushes Fuji away with a front kick.
Louie just misses with a punch to the body.
Louie feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Fuji sprawling to the canvas! Fuji rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Louie finish him?!
That has opened up Chiyono Fuji's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fuji blocks a head kick by Louie.
Louie is looking to wear down Fuji with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Louie lands with a nice body punch.
Louie throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Fuji's coach down at The GYM (14 elite coaches on the Island) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Fuji's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Louie lands with a shot to the body.
Oooooh!!! Louie has knocked Fuji down with a huge combo! Louie steps away and waves a wobbly Fuji back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
The cut above Chiyono Fuji's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Fuji avoids the body shot from Louie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Louie. Beautiful body shot.
Fuji takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Louie digs a good hook to Fuji's body.
Louie throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Louie lands a big right hand that sends Fuji crashing to the mat! Louie stays standing though and waves Fuji back to his feet!
Fuji is rocked!
Chiyono Fuji's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Chiyono Fuji's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mib Louie!
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