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AFL 17 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matt Chiasson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Orr (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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166 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Good kicks
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Matt Chiasson!
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, Thomas Orr!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Michael Johnstone and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chiasson gets the takedown into side control.
Orr defending against the ground and pound.
Chiasson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chiasson landing a few strikes.
Chiasson landing strikes.
Orr parries the strikes from Chiasson easily there. Chiasson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Orr to escape.
Chiasson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Chiasson scores with a couple of short elbows.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Orr can do anything to dispel that myth.
Orr takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Orr has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Chiasson cracks Orr with a big right hand but Orr just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chiasson cracks Orr with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Chiasson looks up at the clock and then as Orr takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Chiasson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Orr taking a bit of punishment here - Chiasson scoring with strikes.
Orr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chiasson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chiasson in side control, throwing shots but Orr defends.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chiasson working the ground and pound from side control.
Orr is not content to let Chiasson control the position.
Chiasson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Chiasson working the ground and pound but Orr is defending the strikes.
Chiasson lands an elbow.
Orr sneaks back into half guard.
Orr trying to control but Chiasson postures up.
Chiasson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Orr's head.
Chiasson lands with a punch from half guard.
Orr is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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. Chiasson connects with a nice short shot to Orr's temple.
Chiasson working Orr over with strikes.
Chiasson throwing shots but Orr is blocking nicely.
Orr is doing well to control the position and prevent Chiasson from advancing to side control.
Chiasson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Orr keeps working.
Chiasson slows the pace down in half guard.
Chiasson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chiasson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chiasson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chiasson wants to take a breather but Orr is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson lands strikes from half guard.
Chiasson is looking to take a break and control but Orr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Orr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chiasson.
Chiasson lands strikes from half guard.
Chiasson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Chiasson drops an elbow to the side of Orr's head.
Chiasson is trying to control. Orr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Orr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chiasson.
Orr trying to control from the bottom.
Orr on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orr is staying active underneath Chiasson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Orr is pressing down on Chiasson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chiasson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chiasson works over Orr with some ground and pound from guard.
Chiasson stands up over Orr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Orr trying to keep a closed guard but Chiasson is proving a slippery customer.
Chiasson throwing strikes but missing.
Orr can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chiasson controls the pace.
Chiasson distracts Orr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Chiasson wants to control from the top but Orr keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Chiasson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Chiasson slips a straight right by Orr.
Chiasson closes the distance and clinches up with Orr, looking for a takedown. Chiasson pushes Orr against the cage but Orr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A good leg kick by Orr.
Chiasson shoots in looking for a takedown but Orr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chiasson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Chiasson missing with a left hand there. Orr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Orr.
Chiasson loads up on a big right hand but Orr slips the punch.
Chiasson swings widly with a right hand
and Orr counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Chiasson misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chiasson throws a looping overhand right but Orr ducks down to avoid it.
Chiasson misses with a double jab.
Orr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chiasson.
Orr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Orr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chiasson lands a really nice looking cross but Orr seems unphased.
Orr dodges the punch combination from Chiasson.
Chiasson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Orr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Chiasson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chiasson closes the distance and clinches up with Orr, looking for a takedown. Chiasson pushes Orr against the cage but Orr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Orr throws a sloppy head kick and Chiasson moves out of range easily.
Chiasson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Orr is fending him off so far but Chiasson persists. Nope, Orr circles away and we're back to standing.
Thomas Orr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chiasson blocks a head kick by Orr.
Orr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Orr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chiasson throws a series of punches but Orr moves out of range.
Orr cracks Chiasson with an open hand slap.
Chiasson dives in for a single leg takedown but Orr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Orr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Orr.
Orr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chiasson's elbow.
Chiasson is looking for a takedown.
Chiasson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Orr can do to turn this around?
Chiasson blocks a body shot from Orr.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chiasson wants a takedown but no success here.
Orr stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Orr lands with a right to the head.
Chiasson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Orr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chiasson looking for a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chiasson's elbow.
Chiasson wants a takedown but no success here.
Orr tries a body shot but Chiasson blocks it.
Chiasson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Orr struggles to land a body shot inside as Chiasson controls his hands.
Chiasson tries for a takedown but Orr manages to get underhooks.
Orr lands a nice shot to the body.
Chiasson is trying to break free.
Chiasson blocks a body shot from Orr.
Chiasson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Chiasson blocks an uppercut.
Chiasson wants to take the fight to the mat but Orr manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orr tries to work over Chiasson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chiasson is looking for a takedown.
Orr holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Orr.
Orr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chiasson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Chiasson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Orr did well to prevent Chiasson getting side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chiasson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Orr wants to control but Chiasson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Matt Chiasson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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. Chiasson connects with a nice short shot to Orr's temple.
Chiasson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Orr to regain full guard.
Chiasson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Thomas Orr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Good exchange - Orr coming out on top.
Orr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Orr slips a jab from Chiasson.
Chiasson looks to throw the jab but Orr is out of range.
Chiasson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Chiasson misses the shot to the body.
Orr throws a hook but Chiasson avoids it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chiasson.
Thomas Orr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chiasson shoots in and gets a takedown into Orr's guard.
Chiasson stopping the sweep attempt from Orr.
Chiasson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chiasson scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chiasson landing some decent shots from guard.
Orr controls Chiasson momentarily but Chiasson frees himself.
Chiasson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Chiasson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Chiasson postures up in Orr's guard and throws a big left but Orr blocks it.
Chiasson distracts Orr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Chiasson is in close to Orr's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Orr wants to sweep but no luck.
Chiasson throwing strikes but missing.
Orr keeping moving, preventing Chiasson from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Orr wants to sweep here but Chiasson controlling him for the moment.
Orr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Orr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chiasson.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chiasson lands with a right hand.
Orr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Orr moves away from the strike by Chiasson.
Orr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chiasson misses with a takedown attempt - Orr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A slow jab from Orr misses its intended target.
Orr throws a big shot that misses.
Chiasson shoots in for a double leg but Orr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Orr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chiasson looks to score with a jab to the body but Orr is just out of range.
Chiasson moves out of range of the strikes.
Chiasson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Chiasson scores with a nice strike.
Chiasson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Orr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Orr just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orr misses with a body punch
and Chiasson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chiasson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chiasson manages to get himself to full guard.
Orr tries to free his leg and advance position but Chiasson is retaining full guard.
Orr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chiasson controls Orr momentarily but Orr frees himself.
Chiasson 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.
Chiasson keeping moving, preventing Orr from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Chiasson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chiasson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 29:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Chiasson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Kelades (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kostya Gluchov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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157 lbs
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164 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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Great elbows
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kenny Kelades!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kostya Gluchov!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Peter Branson and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelades blocks a head kick by Gluchov.
We've been hearing reports that Kelades has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Gluchov misses with a head kick.
Gluchov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gluchov throws a series of punches but Kelades moves out of range.
Kelades shoots in looking for a takedown but Gluchov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kelades's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gluchov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gluchov shoots in but Kelades avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gluchov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kelades avoids it really well and circles away.
Kenny Kelades has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kostya Gluchov.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gluchov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gluchov shoots in looking for a takedown but Kelades manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gluchov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kelades drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gluchov can't keep his opponent in guard - Kelades advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelades moves nicely into side control.
Kelades working the ground and pound from side control.
Kelades takes a little break here. Gluchov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gluchov keeps Kelades under control for a moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gluchov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gluchov is not content to let Kelades control the position.
Gluchov is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gluchov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kelades wants to control but Gluchov is keeping him busy.
Gluchov is looking to reverse the position.
Gluchov trying to control but Kelades flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Kelades wants to control but Gluchov is keeping busy.
Gluchov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Kelades throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Gluchov!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
What can Gluchov do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Gluchov covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Kelades scores with strikes from the back.
Kelades lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Gluchov hold on?!
Kelades is not going to allow Gluchov to sit and survive in this position.
Gluchov prevents Kelades from getting a body triangle.
Kelades has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelades lands a shot to the body.
Gluchov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kelades. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Gluchov really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Kelades's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gluchov tries to escape but Kelades has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Kelades dominated that 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.
Gluchov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice takedown defense from Kelades. No joy for Gluchov on that attempt.
Gluchov has his takedown stuffed
and Kelades counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kelades connects with a couple of short punches.
Kelades postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gluchov controlling Kelades's posture.
Kelades chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gluchov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kelades controls the pace.
Kelades has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelades working some strikes from top position.
Kelades is pushing down on Gluchov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gluchov is fighting to maintain full guard but Kelades has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kelades landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kelades performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gluchov trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kelades frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelades dominating with strikes here.
Kelades landing strikes from the mount.
Kelades with a couple of short strikes.
Kelades dominating with strikes here.
Kenny Kelades overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kelades lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Gluchov is rocked!
Kelades can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gluchov is looking to escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kelades scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Gluchov?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelades looking to control but Gluchov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gluchov can't escape the position.
Gluchov keeps trying to improve his position.
Gluchov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kelades tries to control but Gluchov wriggling away.
Kelades pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Gluchov tries to hold on but Kelades postures up.
Kelades can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gluchov is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelades is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gluchov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Gluchov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gluchov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gluchov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gluchov is bucking up trying to escape but Kelades cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kelades tries to control but Gluchov wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Kelades dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Gluchov looks for a takedown but Kelades sprawls well.
Kelades stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kelades wants it to stay on the feet.
Gluchov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kelades is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gluchov can do to turn this around?
Gluchov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kenny Kelades has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kostya Gluchov.
Kelades closes the distance and clinches up with Gluchov, looking for a takedown. Kelades pushes Gluchov against the cage but Gluchov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kelades showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gluchov.
Gluchov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kelades sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gluchov somewhat.
Kenny Kelades is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gluchov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gluchov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kelades shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gluchov's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gluchov keeping moving, preventing Kelades from controlling successfully.
Kelades with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kelades is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kelades distracts Gluchov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gluchov keeping moving, preventing Kelades from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kelades lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kelades prevents Gluchov from getting back to his feet.
Kelades throwing strikes but missing.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gluchov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kelades manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gluchov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gluchov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kelades walks away with a smile on his face. Gluchov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
No luck for Gluchov with that takedown attempt.
Kelades manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gluchov on his heels. He'll look to pass Gluchov's guard now, I'm sure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gluchov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kelades content to stall in guard here.
Gluchov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kelades puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kelades works his way into full mount!
Kelades trying to control but Gluchov is having none of it.
Kelades working Gluchov over with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelades wants to control the pace but Gluchov is squirming around nicely.
Kelades landing strikes from the mount.
Kelades scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kelades with a couple of short strikes.
Gluchov wants to hold on but Kelades pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kelades looking to control but Gluchov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gluchov tries to lock up and control but Kelades gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenny Kelades showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kelades, 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:26
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenny Kelades!
Kenny Kelades 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gianluca Balotelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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145 lbs
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140 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gianluca Balotelli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ryan Williams!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, David Hoff and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Williams.
Williams misses with a low kick.
Williams avoids a punch combination nicely.
Williams shoots in and drives through. Balotelli sprawls well.
Balotelli pushes Williams away with a front kick.
Balotelli scores with a hook to the body. Williams takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Balotelli slaps away a takedown attempt from Williams, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Williams avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balotelli lands a front kick.
Williams throws a body kick that misses.
Williams takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams avoids the body shot from Balotelli.
Williams throws a combination that misses
and Balotelli counters with a low kick, right behind Williams 's knee.
A punch combination from Balotelli misses.
Williams fails to land the takedown.
Gianluca Balotelli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Williams.
Williams tries to clinch there but Balotelli circles away.
Williams changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Balotelli tries to avoid it but Williams manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Balotelli to the ground. Balotelli escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Balotelli tries to bum rush Williams with a series of wild strikes but Williams uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Balotelli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Balotelli scores with a leg kick.
Balotelli scores with a crisp jab that stopped Williams in his tracks.
It looks like Ryan Williams has been cut.
Balotelli lands a glancing blow to the side of Williams's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balotelli ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That kick from Balotelli tenderised Williams's leg. Williams is trying to keep his angry face on.
Balotelli is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balotelli throws a front kick that sends Williams stumbling back into the cage.
Balotelli throws a one two combo.
Balotelli swinging wildly here.
No luck for Williams with that takedown attempt.
Balotelli throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Williams.
No joy there for Balotelli, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Balotelli.
Williams dodges the punch combination from Balotelli.
Balotelli lands a jab.
Williams on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Balotelli looks to land a right hand but Williams moved out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Balotelli. Those never looked like landing.
Balotelli lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Balotelli.
Williams fails with a takedown attempt.
Williams takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Balotelli but Balotelli pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Williams closes the distance and clinches up with Balotelli, looking for a takedown. Williams pushes Balotelli against the cage but Balotelli circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
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!
Balotelli looks to land a combination but Williams avoids it well.
Williams gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Balotelli.
Williams has a takedown stuffed.
Williams moves to clinch but Balotelli breaks away
and Balotelli counters with a nice uppercut.
Balotelli lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Williams backs up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gianluca Balotelli dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Williams's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Balotelli lands a nice shot to the body.
Williams closes this distance looking for a takedown but Balotelli circles away.
Balotelli misses with a wild combination.
Balotelli misses the shot to the body.
Williams throws a lazy head kick
and Balotelli counters with a nice body shot.
Balotelli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Good leg kick by Balotelli there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Balotelli counters with a thumping low kick.
A big left from Balotelli misses.
A combination from Williams does no damage.
Williams has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balotelli throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Williams might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Balotelli has got the better of the exchanges.
Williams shoots for a takedown but Balotelli saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gianluca Balotelli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Williams.
Williams is breathing heavily.
Balotelli throws a body shot but no joy.
Balotelli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Williams throws a lazy head kick
and Balotelli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Williams throws a body punch but Balotelli moves out of range.
Williams misses with a takedown attempt - Balotelli sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Balotelli tries a head kick but it misses.
Balotelli throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Williams.
Williams looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gianluca Balotelli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balotelli misses with the combination.
Williams looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Balotelli throws a right hand that Williams ducks under and follows up with a left that Williams also avoids with ease.
Balotelli lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Balotelli lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Balotelli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Williams can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Balotelli throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Balotelli misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Williams.
Nice takedown defense from Balotelli. No joy for Williams on that attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Balotelli darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Balotelli lands a big head kick that sends Williams tumbling to the mat! Balotelli takes a step backwards and waves Williams back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Williams is rocked!
Williams switches off momentarily and Balotelli cracks him with a monster right hand! Williams topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Balotelli dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Balotelli!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gianluca Balotelli!
In defeat, Ryan Williams stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm coming back stronger, don't worry'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zoran Jolevi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gonzo Jackman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zoran Jolevi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gonzo Jackman's chin.
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158 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Zoran Jolevi!
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, Gonzo Jackman!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Peter Branson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jolevi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd cheers as Jackman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jolevi doesn't seem phased though.
Jolevi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jackman did well to prevent Jolevi getting side control.
Jolevi works his way into side control.
Jolevi content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Jackman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jolevi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jolevi advances nicely into full mount.
Jolevi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jackman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jolevi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jackman is controlling an arm, preventing Jolevi from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Jolevi controlling his opponent.
Jolevi wants to take Jackman's back here but Jackman is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jolevi content just to control the position here.
Jolevi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jolevi looking for a guillotine from mount but Jackman is having none of it.
Jolevi wants to control the pace but Jackman is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jolevi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jolevi moves to the back position.
Jolevi is looking for the choke from the back position but Jackman is controlling his hands well.
Jackman is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Jolevi gets his way!
Jolevi looking for the RNC.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jolevi looking for the choke from the back.
Jackman tries to escape but Jolevi has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackman looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Jolevi working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Jackman is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Jolevi has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Jackman taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Zoran Jolevi!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rufus Lockheart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jayden James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lockheart's entrance music is Gojira - Ocean Planet. A fine choice. Jayden James told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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160 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rufus Lockheart!
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, Jayden James !
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Santiago Holmes and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lockheart instigates a clinch.
A short right from Lockheart on the inside.
James is trying to pull guard but Lockheart has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Lockheart.
Lockheart lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lockheart makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
James is trying to pull guard but Lockheart has him pressed against the cage.
Lockheart has James pressed against the cage.
Lockheart lands a right hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
Lockheart lands a left hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
James is trying to drag Lockheart to the mat but Lockheart just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rufus Lockheart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jayden James .
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lockheart.
Lockheart definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
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!
Lockheart lands with a right to the head.
Lockheart lands with a left to the head.
James is rocked!
Lockheart swings wildly with an uppercut but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
James is still on wobbly legs! Can Lockheart finish him?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lockheart.
James blocks an uppercut.
Lockheart misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James blocks an uppercut.
James seems to have recovered his senses.
Lockheart lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lockheart.
Lockheart unloads with a big right hand that wobbles James ! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Lockheart is unloading with more strikes now! James drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rufus Lockheart!
A very excited looking Rufus Lockheart made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Misha Stupko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonah Sorentino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonah Sorentino will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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192 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Misha Stupko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jonah Sorentino!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Peter Branson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stupko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sorentino sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've been hearing reports that Stupko has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stupko is defended easily by Sorentino.
Sorentino defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stupko.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Misha Stupko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stupko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stupko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stupko shoots in but Sorentino avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stupko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sorentino counters with a left to the body.
Stupko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Sorentino as Stupko shoots in.
Stupko is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stupko shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Stupko showed some decent athleticism there.
Stupko is working for a kimura but Sorentino is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorentino tries to get to full guard but Stupko has control of the leg.
Stupko is working for a submission of some sort.
Stupko seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Stupko seems to be working for a kimura but Sorentino defends the submission attempt.
Stupko is working for a kimura but Sorentino is defending it quite comfortably.
Stupko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sorentino has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stupko prevents Sorentino from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stupko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sorentino has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stupko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sorentino sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stupko is looking for a kimura here.
Stupko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Stupko is trying to work for a kimura but Sorentino is defending well.
Sorentino is controlling Stupko's trapped leg to prevent Stupko from advancing to side control.
Stupko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sorentino is just riding it out for now. Stupko eventually gives up the hold.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stupko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sorentino doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stupko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Misha Stupko dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Stupko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sorentino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stupko looks for a takedown but Sorentino sprawls well.
Sorentino closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Stupko darts in looking for a takedown but Sorentino gets double underhooks and turns Stupko into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Misha Stupko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sorentino stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Stupko is trying to drag Sorentino to the mat but Sorentino just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sorentino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stupko.
Stupko shoots in for a double leg but Sorentino sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sorentino goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Misha Stupko has been cut.
Sorentino has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stupko with a poor takedown
and Sorentino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stupko is rocked!
Stupko dives in and grabs Sorentino's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sorentino pushes down on Stupko's head and hops out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stupko is defended easily by Sorentino.
Sorentino lands a body shot.
Sorentino uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stupko has time to react.
Oh Stupko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sorentino feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stupkos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jonah Sorentino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stupko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sorentino tries to avoid it but Stupko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sorentino to the ground. Sorentino escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sorentino drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Stupko right on the button. Stupko goes down! Sorentino follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Sorentino gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonah Sorentino!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Billy Tinkl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Trinity (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Billy Tinkl could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jack Trinity's chin.
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180 lbs
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177 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Billy Tinkl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jack Trinity!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Michael Johnstone and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tinkl gets a takedown into half guard.
Tinkl is trying to work for a kimura but Trinity is defending well.
Tinkl is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Trinity tries to get to full guard but Tinkl has control of the leg.
Tinkl passes the guard and advances to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tinkl seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Trinity is holding on tight.
Trinity is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tinkl can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Trinity is looking to escape.
Trinity tries to hold on but Tinkl pushes him away.
Trinity can't escape the position.
Trinity reaches up to try and control the position but Tinkl seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Trinity rolls and tries to escape and now Tinkl has his back!
Tinkl working for the choke.
Tinkl working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Trinity staying busy and making it hard for Tinkl to control.
Tinkl definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trinity covering up well under a series of strikes from Tinkl.
Tinkl missing with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Trinity's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Trinity won't enjoy being in this position. Tinkl looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Trinity is tapping - it's over boys! Tinkl picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Billy Tinkl!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dick Castle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeffery Lebowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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156 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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159 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dick Castle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jeffery Lebowski !
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lebowski throws a leg kick that is checked
and Castle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lebowski looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lebowski closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Castle has Lebowski up against the cage in a clinch.
Castle misses with some punches.
Castle prevents a takedown attempt there.
Castle throws a head punch that misses.
Lebowski looking for a takedown.
Castle slows down the pace here.
Castle tries to throw a body punch but Lebowski avoids it by throwing Castle back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lebowski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Castle misses with a punch on the inside.
Lebowski landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lebowski works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Lebowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Castle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lebowski throws a big elbow that misses.
Castle can't keep his opponent in guard - Lebowski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Castle won't allow Lebowski to pass to mount.
Lebowski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lebowski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lebowski thows a huge punch but Castle dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castle is defending against the submission attempts here by Lebowski .
Castle 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.
Lebowski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Castle defending well though.
Lebowski in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Castle tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Lebowski !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jeffery Lebowski !
Jeffery Lebowski got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sniper One (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calvin Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brooks has chosen 2nd Sucks - A Day To Remember as his entrance music. Calvin Brooks has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sniper One!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Calvin Brooks!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Daniel Franklin and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
One tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brooks's hands are dropping dangerously low here and One connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Brooks scrambles back to his feet.
One swings for the body but Brooks moves out of range.
One ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brooks closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Brooks advances to mount.
Brooks has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! One is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Calvin Brooks!
Calvin Brooks is the new lightweight champion!
Calvin Brooks decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Barnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Riddick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riddick is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ture Nature by Jane's Addiction. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Richard Riddick 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 super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chris Barnett!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Richard Riddick!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Peter Branson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riddick staying out of range there.
Barnett throws a lazy uppercut
letting Riddick counter with a right hand.
A clash of legs there as Riddick blocks the low kick.
Riddick lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Barnett throws a head kick that Riddick semi-blocks.
It looks like Richard Riddick has been cut.
Barnett misses the jab.
Riddick lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Barnett misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big left from Barnett misses.
Riddick drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Barnett works Riddick's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riddick lands with a shot to the body.
Barnett throws a wild body kick that Riddick sees coming a mile off.
Barnett avoids the body shot from Riddick.
Riddick staying out of range there.
Riddick staying out of range there.
Riddick ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Riddick connects with a jab.
Riddick slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Riddick.
Riddick sizes up Barnett with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Riddick ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barnett is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Riddick's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A jab from Barnett misses.
Riddick lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Riddick with a hook.
Riddick scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Chris Barnett has been cut.
Riddick 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.
Barnett is breathing heavily.
Barnett takes one to the side of the head.
Riddick looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barnett throws a head kick but Riddick moves out of range.
Riddick stuns Barnett with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Riddick!
Riddick scores with a jab. Barnett acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Barnett takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Riddick drops Barnett with a left right combo! Riddick follows him down to the ground into side control.
Barnett is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riddick just content to control the position.
Barnett is working to avoid the ground and pound but Riddick connects with a decent elbow.
Oh Barnett is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnett is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Riddick asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Barnett seems to have got his legs back now.
Barnett might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Riddick working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Riddick throws a strike aimed at the side of Barnett's head but Barnett avoids it well.
Riddick takes a little break here. Barnett wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
An elbow from Riddick crashes against the mat.
Barnett looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riddick in side control, throwing shots but Barnett defends.
Riddick is staying tight to Barnett's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Riddick throws an elbow but Barnett slips to the side and avoids it well.
Riddick cracks Barnett with a big elbow.
Riddick controls the position.
Riddick lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Barnett down.
Riddick moves into full mount!
Riddick controlling from mount.
Riddick looking to control but Barnett is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riddick lands with some strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnett taking shots to the head.
Riddick dominating with strikes here.
Riddick raining down hammerfists from mount.
Barnett taking shots to the head.
Riddick pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Riddick landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Riddick sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Riddick dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Barnett gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Barnett misses with a jab, cross combination.
Riddick lands with a nice body punch.
Richard Riddick seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Riddick lands a slapping body shot.
Riddick slips under a jab.
Barnett misses with a right hand
and Riddick counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Riddick jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chris Barnett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Riddick lands a right hook to the body.
Barnett walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Riddick fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnett tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barnett takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Barnett misses with a double jab.
Riddick jabs Barnett to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Riddick scores with the left hand. Barnett knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddick plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Barnett swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Barnett face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Richard Riddick! Richard Riddick retains his super heavyweight title!
Richard Riddick tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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