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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Renato Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinya Watannabe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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, Renato Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Shinya Watannabe!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Bart Greer and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watannabe shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Watannabe seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Watannabe pulls his head out easily.
Watannabe trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watannabe trying to control the pace.
Watannabe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Watannabe pulls his head out easily.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Watannabe pulls his head out easily.
Watannabe is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Watannabe sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Watannabe passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Watannabe wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Watannabe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Watannabe is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Watannabe content to control rather than advance.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie tries to roll over but Watannabe keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Watannabe is working away from the top position though.
Watannabe is working for a submission of some sort.
Watannabe seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.
Gracie is staying active underneath Watannabe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gracie looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Watannabe is very close to passing his half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gracie is not content to let Watannabe control the position.
Watannabe is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now.
Gracie gets back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Watannabe defends easily.
Watannabe wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shinya Watannabe 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.
Watannabe fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gracie to the ground. Watannabe is now in Gracie's guard.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Watannabe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Watannabe trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Watannabe defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watannabe stands and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Watannabe trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
Gracie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Watannabe off and has taken his back!
Gracie keeps control of the position as Watannabe tries to break free.
Watannabe just trying to survive but Gracie is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
You can see the frustration on Watannabe's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie avoiding Watannabe 's attempts to control his hands.
Gracie looking for the choke but no joy.
Shinya Watannabe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Watannabe tries to escape the position.
Watannabe tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gracie wants to control the pace but Watannabe is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watannabe tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
Gracie wants to take his opponent's back but Watannabe doesn't allow it.
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Watannabe is looking to escape.
Gracie looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gracie wants to control the pace but Watannabe is squirming around nicely.
Watannabe is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gracie fails to advance to Watannabe's back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie working for a guillotine from mount but Watannabe is in no mood to give up.
Gracie wants to take his opponent's back but Watannabe doesn't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Watannabe tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Watannabe is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Gracie is staying active.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renato Gracie dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gracie enables Watannabe to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gracie manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Watannabe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Watannabe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Watannabe is posturing up here but Gracie has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Watannabe tries to roll out but it's too tight and Watannabe has to tap! Slick submission there by Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Renato Gracie!
Renato Gracie took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nelson Frazier Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Harvy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frazier Jr kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Calling All Cars. Harvy is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Headstrong. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Keith Harvy enters the cage!
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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, Nelson Frazier Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Keith Harvy!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Winston Alpacca and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frazier Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Frazier Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Good shot there by Frazier Jr.
Frazier Jr gets a clinch.
Harvy throws a punch but it's blocked by Frazier Jr.
Frazier Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Harvy lands with a right to the head.
Harvy lands a shoulder strike.
Frazier Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Harvy.
Frazier Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Harvy lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Harvy fails to land.
Harvy struggles to land a body shot inside as Frazier Jr controls his hands.
Harvy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Frazier Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Frazier Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frazier Jr tries to throw a body punch but Harvy avoids it by throwing Frazier Jr back against the cage.
Frazier Jr tries a body shot but Harvy blocks it.
Harvy swings wildly with an uppercut but Frazier Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frazier Jr tries to work over Harvy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Harvy trying to stall but Frazier Jr improves his position.
A hook to the body from Harvy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frazier Jr gets through Harvy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Harvy misses with a punch to the body.
Frazier Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Harvy fails to land.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Frazier Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Frazier Jr tries a body shot but Harvy blocks it.
Frazier Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Frazier Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice body punch from Frazier Jr - that landed with a thud.
Harvy looks winded!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Frazier Jr.
Harvy throws a head punch that misses.
Harvy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Frazier Jr misses with a body punch.
Harvy swings wildly with an uppercut but Frazier Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harvy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Harvy misses with a punch to the body.
Frazier Jr works on Harvy's body with a couple of short punches.
Harvy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harvy scores with a shot to the side of Frazier Jr's head.
Harvy scores with a shoulder strike.
Frazier Jr tries to work over Harvy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Frazier Jr tries to work over Harvy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Harvy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harvy blocks a body shot from Frazier Jr.
Frazier Jr scores with a shot to the side of Harvy's head.
Harvy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Frazier Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Frazier Jr tries to work over Harvy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Harvy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Harvy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Good body shot from Frazier Jr.
Frazier Jr prevents a body shot from Harvy.
Harvy tries to throw a body punch but Frazier Jr avoids it by throwing Harvy back against the cage.
Harvy lands with a short shot to the head.
Frazier Jr blocking some punches.
Frazier Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Frazier Jr.
Frazier Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Harvy is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frazier Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Harvy is still on wobbly legs! Can Frazier Jr finish him?
Harvy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Frazier Jr's elbow.
Harvy tries to circle away but Frazier Jr has him pinned against the cage.
Harvy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Frazier Jr dips a shoulder and cracks Harvy with a mighty uppercut! Harvy falls back against the cage and Frazier Jr unloads with a barrage of strikes! Harvy is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Frazier Jr screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nelson Frazier Jr!
Nelson Frazier Jr bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christian Long (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elias Page (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Elias Page is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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275 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Christian Long!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Elias Page!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Daniel Franklin and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Page tries to clinch up.
Page blocks a head kick by Long.
Long chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Page tries to score with a low kick but Long moves his leg out of the way.
Long throws a lazy head kick
and Page counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Page.
Page lands a knee to the body.
Long can't break the clinch.
Page tries a knee to the head but Long blocks it.
Page working Long over with knees to the body.
Page is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Long is defending well for now.
Long blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Long can't break the clinch.
Page tries to land knees in the clinch but Long avoids the damage to the body.
Long definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Long blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Page misses with a knee to the head.
Long blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Page is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Long is defending well for now.
Page with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Page tries to land knees in the clinch but Long avoids the damage to the body.
Page tries a knee to the head but Long blocks it.
Long on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Page is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Long is defending well for now.
Page missing with knees to the body.
Page with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Page throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Long blocks it with crossed arms.
Page looks winded!
Page tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Long avoids it.
Long breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Long moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Long bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Page blocks the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Long pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Page tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Long paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Long gets tackled into the cage by Page. Page maintains the clinch.
Long wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Page looking to throw knees to the head but Long is blocking nicely.
Page looking to throw knees to the head but Long is blocking nicely.
Page misses with a knee to the head.
Page throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Long blocks it with crossed arms.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Long tries to break the clinch but Page is controlling the position.
Page is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Long is defending well for now.
Long is trying to force a seperation but Page has the dominant position.
Long breaks the clinch.
Long misses with a head kick.
Good leg kick by Long there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Page moves away from the strike by Long.
Page wants to counter the offense by Long and move into the clinch position.
Page tries to clinch there but Long circles away.
Page tries to clinch up.
Long is looking to slow Page down with leg kicks.
Long lands a big head kick that sends Page tumbling to the mat! Long takes a step backwards and waves Page back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Page is rocked!
It looks like Elias Page has been cut.
Long connects with a leg kick. Page looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Page tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Long manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick by Long misses
and Page counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Page misses with a knee strike.
Page looking to throw knees to the head but Long is blocking nicely.
Page misses with a knee to the head.
Page tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Page tries to land a knee to the head but Long blocks with his arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Page tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Page is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Long is defending well for now.
Page throws an elbow but it misses.
Long escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Long.
Long misses with a body kick.
Long tries a head kick but it misses.
Long lands a big uppercut and Page crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Page looks OK. Long waves Page back to his feet!
Long lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
No joy there for Long, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Long throws a sloppy head kick and Page moves out of range easily.
Page tries to clinch there but Long circles away.
Long throws a head kick that misses.
Long takes a swing at Page's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Long dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Elias Page'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.
Long tries a head kick but it misses.
Long lands a big head kick that sends Page to the canvas! Long follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christian Long!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaymz Hetfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wo Fl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hetfield comes into the arena with Damned For All Time by CORROSION Of CONFORMITY blaring out of the sound system. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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213 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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jaymz Hetfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Wo Fl!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Bart Greer and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hetfield fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab lands there for Hetfield.
Fl keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hetfield.
Hetfield misses the body punch
and Fl finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hetfield scores with a jab.
Fl plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Jaymz Hetfield has been cut.
Hetfield 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hetfield. Fl does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jaymz Hetfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fl takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Wo Fl has been cut.
Hetfield misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fl.
Hetfield swinging wildly here.
Fl lands a nice looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hetfield throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fl on the side of the head.
Hetfield lands an overhand right.
Hetfield changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fl avoids the body shot from Hetfield.
Fl is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Hetfield throws the left hand but Fl avoids the punch easily.
Fl ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hetfield. Fl does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hetfield dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fl scores with a three punch combo!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hetfield lands the left hand.
Fl punishes Hetfield's body with a nice straight punch.
Hetfield is breathing heavily.
Fl moves out of range of the strikes.
Fl avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fl connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hetfield's hands.
Fl scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fl tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hetfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Fl.
Hetfield is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Fl connects with a jab.
Hetfield scores with a punch to the head.
Fl works Hetfield's body with a nice hook.
Fl moves out of range of the strikes.
Hetfield throws a hook but Fl blocks it.
Fl throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fl misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fl jabs at Hetfield's body.
Hetfield lands a jab to the nose.
Fl takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Donk. Hetfield catches Fl right on the button with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fl moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hetfield is rocked!
Hetfield just misses with a punch to the body.
Fl with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fl fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hetfield looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fl fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fl misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fl moves out of range as Hetfield strikes.
Fl doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hetfield throws a hook to the side of Fl's head but Fl sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fl with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fl fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fl lands with an uppercut that bounces Hetfield off the cage and back into range.
Hetfield takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fl throws a head kick but Hetfield moves out of range.
Fl scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fl throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fl misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hetfield.
As Fl tries to get set, Hetfield tries to push him back and clinch up but Fl manages to avoid the attempt.
Fl clobbers Hetfield with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hetfield throws out a loose jab but Fl uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hetfield misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hetfield. Fl does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hetfield misses with a looping left.
Hetfield on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fl.
Hetfield is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hetfield drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fl fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fl digs a good hook to Hetfield's body.
Fl scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fl changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fl throws a shot to the body.
Fl looks to land a combination but Hetfield avoids it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fl, as that shot connected.
Fl scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fl scores with a nice right hand.
Fl throws a monster overhand right that drops Hetfield! Fl follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wo Fl!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Rojas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eirikur Adalsteinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rojas kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Apaga Mas Năo Bate. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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200 lbs
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25
208 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rodrigo Rojas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eirikur Adalsteinn!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Sandra Marshall and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rojas moves into the clinch.
Rojas pulls guard effortlessly.
Rojas is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Adalsteinn frees his head nicely. Oh but Rojas has switched to an armbar! Adalsteinn is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Rodrigo Rojas!
Rodrigo Rojas is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Rodrigo Rojas 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between The Fighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Massa Hurmaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Fighter might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Im sorry Wilson! Wilsooooon!. Massa Hurmaaja has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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197 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, The Fighter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Massa Hurmaaja!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Michael Johnstone and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fighter slaps away a takedown attempt from Hurmaaja, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hurmaaja darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hurmaaja thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fighter regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hurmaaja.
Fighter is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurmaaja trying to control but Fighter is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hurmaaja trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurmaaja postures up in Fighter's guard and throws a big left but Fighter blocks it.
Fighter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hurmaaja throws a strike but Fighter rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fighter preventing the sweep.
Hurmaaja trying to keep a closed guard but Fighter is proving a slippery customer.
Hurmaaja keeping moving, preventing Fighter from controlling successfully.
Hurmaaja looking for subs off his back but Fighter has passed one foot through into half guard.
Fighter prevents Hurmaaja from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hurmaaja is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hurmaaja trying to control from the bottom.
Hurmaaja gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurmaaja looking for a guillotine here but Fighter defends easily.
Hurmaaja is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fighter is aware though and is defending well.
Hurmaaja wants to sweep here but Fighter controlling him for the moment.
Fighter trying to control but Hurmaaja is working from the bottom.
Hurmaaja working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fighter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fighter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fighter passes Hurmaaja's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fighter prevents Hurmaaja from improving his position.
Hurmaaja makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hurmaaja.
Hurmaaja working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Fighter has passed into half guard!
Hurmaaja is trying to maintain the position but Fighter is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fighter seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fighter is keen to just control but Hurmaaja is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Massa Hurmaaja will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fighter scores with a jab.
Hurmaaja decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hurmaaja moves nicely into side control.
Fighter avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hurmaaja.
Hurmaaja throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hurmaaja working the strikes but Fighter uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Hurmaaja looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hurmaaja missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fighter is trying to maintain the position but Hurmaaja is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hurmaaja.
Hurmaaja is looking to take a break and control but Fighter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fighter on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter gets full guard.
Fighter preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hurmaaja throwing strikes from guard but Fighter blocks nicely.
Fighter is looking for a triangle but Hurmaaja pushes his legs off easily.
Hurmaaja lands a couple of elbows.
Hurmaaja passes Fighter's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hurmaaja thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hurmaaja misses with a head shot. Fighter uses the momentum to regain guard.
Massa Hurmaaja has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hurmaaja throws an elbow that misses. Fighter uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hurmaaja's guard. Nice move by Fighter!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hurmaaja working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fighter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fighter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hurmaaja keeping moving, preventing Fighter from controlling successfully.
Fighter is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hurmaaja is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hurmaaja is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurmaaja keeping moving, preventing Fighter from controlling successfully.
Hurmaaja escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fighter gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hurmaaja looking for a guillotine here but Fighter defends easily.
Hurmaaja is looking to sweep but instead, Fighter has passed into half guard.
Hurmaaja is looking to control Fighter's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hurmaaja avoid being mounted?
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.
Fighter controlling the pace.
Hurmaaja is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fighter is just content to waste time from the top position. Hurmaaja takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Fighter looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hurmaaja looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Fighter has picked Hurmaaja up and slammed him! Hurmaaja can't keep hold of the triangle and Fighter manages to pass to side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Massa Hurmaaja showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hurmaaja scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hurmaaja wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fighter, who protects the arm well.
Hurmaaja 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.
Fighter is trying to control Hurmaaja's posture but Hurmaaja avoids it.
Fighter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fighter dodges the ground and pound from Hurmaaja.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter is looking to reverse the position.
Hurmaaja tries for a kimura but Fighter is defending well.
Fighter defending against the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter wants to control but Hurmaaja postures up.
Fighter is trying to get back to half guard.
Fighter takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hurmaaja sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Fighter is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hurmaaja is working Fighter over with some ground and pound from side control.
Fighter trying to control but Hurmaaja flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Hurmaaja is not going to allow Fighter to sit and survive in this position.
Hurmaaja lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hurmaaja lands punches and elbows.
Hurmaaja 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 Fighter!
Fighter looking very determined here, making life difficult for Hurmaaja.
Hurmaaja throwing damaging strikes from the back! Fighter could be in trouble here!
Hurmaaja has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hurmaaja working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Fighter has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Hurmaaja.
Well, with Hurmaaja on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Fighter is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hurmaaja scores with punches and elbows.
Fighter is having to fend off submission attempts from Hurmaaja, who is looking to sink in the choke. Hurmaaja doesn't have the hooks in though and Fighter manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fighter looking to pass the guard.
Hurmaaja trying to control the position.
Fighter is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fighter seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hurmaaja for as long as he can get away with.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hurmaaja working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Fighter has passed into half guard!
Hurmaaja tries to roll over but Fighter keeps him under control.
Hurmaaja gets back to full guard.
Massa Hurmaaja is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hurmaaja pulls Fighter in to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fighter trying to control the position from guard on top but Hurmaaja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Massa Hurmaaja comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hurmaaja 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Massa Hurmaaja!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between LightHeavy Weight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joel Nicola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joel Nicola has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
215 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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25
214 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Great elbows
KO power |
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Excellent MT
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, LightHeavy Weight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Joel Nicola!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Santiago Holmes and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nicola lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Weight definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nicola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Weight manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Nicola.
Nicola swats away the attempt to clinch by Weight.
Nicola shapes to counter with a head kick.
Weight misses with an uppercut.
Weight has managed to clinch.
Weight lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nicola backwards.
Nicola blocks an elbow strike from Weight.
With the fighters up against the cage, Weight throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Weight throws an elbow but misses.
Nicola blocks an elbow strike from Weight.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Weight.
It looks like Joel Nicola has been cut.
Weight throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nicola blocks an elbow strike from Weight.
Weight throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nicola avoids the elbow strike from Weight, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Weight just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nicola's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Weight throws an elbow but misses.
Nicola blocks the elbow strike.
Weight looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nicola wants to break free but Weight has control.
Weight creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Weight has a couple of punches blocked by Nicola.
Weight lands an elbow just above Nicola 's eye.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Weight just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nicola's brow.
Weight throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A frustrated look appears on Nicola's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Weight lands an elbow inside.
Nicola blocks an elbow strike from Weight.
Nicola blocks an elbow strike from Weight.
Weight looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Weight pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Weight lands an elbow that stopped Nicola in his tracks for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weight looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nicola wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Weight has him pressed against the cage.
Nicola wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nicola avoids the elbow strike from Weight, against the cage.
Weight throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nicola is looking to control Weight's arms but Weight gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nicola has his back to the cage.
Weight misses with an elbow strike.
Nicola is trying to break the clinch but Weight is controlling him.
Nicola blocks an elbow strike.
Weight creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nicola's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nicola is trying to break the clinch but Weight has him pressed against the cage.
Weight being controlled against the cage.
Weight blocking some punches.
Weight pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weight throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Weight pushes off an throws an elbow but Nicola leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Weight throws an elbow but misses.
Weight looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Weight has Nicola pressed against the cage, preventing Nicola from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nicola misses with the head strike.
Nicola wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Weight throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Weight throws an elbow but misses.
Weight misses with a punch on the inside.
Weight throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Weight misses with a body punch.
Nicola avoids the elbow strike from Weight, against the cage.
Weight looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nicola avoids the elbow strike from Weight, against the cage.
Nicola blocks an elbow strike from Weight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weight lands a shoulder strike.
Weight creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nicola blocks an elbow strike.
Weight pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Weight misses with an elbow over the top.
Weight looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Weight comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nicola wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Weight throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Weight throws a punch but it's blocked by Nicola.
Weight pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weight pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Weight lands an elbow inside that Nicola shrugs off.
Nice elbow from Weight.
That has opened up Joel Nicola's cut even more.
Weight throws an elbow but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
LightHeavy Weight dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joel Nicola's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Weight with a jab.
Weight takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Weight jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nicola ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nicola moves out of range as Weight strikes.
Weight moves into the clinch successfully.
Weight looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Weight pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Weight looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nicola blocks an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nicola dodges an elbow strike from Weight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weight pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Weight lands a nice uppercut.
Weight creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nicola pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nicola just misses with a punch to the body.
Nicola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicola works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Weight throws an off balance right hand
and Nicola counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Weight misses with a looping left.
Nicola throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nicola scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nicola tries a head kick but it misses.
Weight misses with a straight left.
Weight takes one on the button.
Weight closes the distance and pushes Nicola back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Nicola fails to land.
Nicola wants to break free but Weight has control.
Weight throws an elbow that misses.
Nicola misses with some punches.
Nicola avoids the elbow strike from Weight, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weight keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nicola's efforts to push away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicola blocks an elbow strike.
Nicola scores with a shoulder strike.
Nicola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Weight just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nicola's brow.
Nicola takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nicola blocks an elbow strike.
Weight pushes off an throws an elbow but Nicola leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nicola blocks an elbow strike.
Weight pushes off an throws an elbow but Nicola leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nicola blocks an elbow strike from Weight.
Nicola tries to stall but Weight uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A nice left hand lands by Weight.
Nicola blocks an elbow strike.
Weight misses with an elbow over the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weight misses with an elbow over the top.
Nicola lands a hook that snaps the head of Weight backwards.
Weight pushes off an throws an elbow but Nicola leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nicola can't break the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Weight throws an elbow but misses.
Weight throws an elbow that misses.
Nicola is trying to break the clinch but Weight has him pressed against the cage.
Weight has Nicola pressed against the cage, preventing Nicola from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nicola avoids a wild elbow strike from Weight.
Weight lands an elbow just above Nicola 's eye.
Nicola is rocked!
Nicola blocks an elbow strike from Weight.
Nicola is still on wobbly legs! Can Weight finish him?
Weight dips a shoulder and cracks Nicola with a mighty uppercut! Nicola falls back against the cage and Weight unloads with a barrage of strikes! Nicola is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Weight screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). LightHeavy Weight!
A victorious LightHeavy Weight thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Short Fuse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Stick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Short Fuse could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jack Stick's chin.
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25
153 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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25
167 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Short Fuse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jack Stick!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Santiago Holmes and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fuse fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fuse lands a slapping body shot.
Fuse connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stick is defended easily by Fuse.
Fuse scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stick gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fuse counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stick thinking.
Stick dives in for a single leg takedown but Fuse sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Short Fuse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Stick.
Fuse stuffs the takedown attempt from Stick. Stick gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Fuse was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stick.
Nice takedown defense from Fuse. No joy for Stick on that attempt.
Fuse appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fuse lands a nice shot to the body.
Stick looks winded!
Stick fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuse scores with a jab to the body.
Stick shoots in for a takedown but Fuse shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fuse is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Stick looks for a takedown but Fuse sprawls well.
Fuse punishes Stick's body with a nice straight punch.
Fuse scores with a body shot.
Fuse scores with a shot to the body.
Stick is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fuse lands a big head kick that sends Stick tumbling to the mat! Fuse takes a step backwards and waves Stick back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Stick is rocked!
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!
Stick takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stick is still on wobbly legs! Can Fuse finish him?
Fuse lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stick at a distance.
Stick takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Stick takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fuse scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stick seems to have recovered his senses.
Jack Stick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stick seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Fuse shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Stick is backing up but Fuse catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Stick covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Fuse Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Short Fuse!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Alexeyev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amine Nesquik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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279 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Andrei Alexeyev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Amine Nesquik!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, David Hoff and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nesquik slips a jab and a cross from Alexeyev.
Alexeyev swings widly with a right hand
and Nesquik counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Alexeyev has had enough of the clinch but Nesquik keeps him there for the moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nesquik.
Nesquik misses with the head strike.
Nesquik has a couple of punches blocked by Alexeyev.
Nesquik misses with the head strike.
Alexeyev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nesquik throws a series of punches but Alexeyev avoids them all with ease.
Alexeyev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nesquik fails to land with a series of punches.
Alexeyev throws a body shot but no joy.
Alexeyev circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nesquik misses with a wild combination.
Alexeyev throws a head kick that misses.
Nesquik rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alexeyev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alexeyev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nesquik counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A head punch on the inside from Nesquik fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nesquik lands an uppercut.
Nesquik keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Alexeyev's efforts to push away.
Alexeyev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nesquik fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alexeyev definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Alexeyev lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nesquik connects with a jab.
A jab from Nesquik misses.
Sloppy strikes from Nesquik. Those never looked like landing.
Nesquik tries to close the distance and clinch but Alexeyev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nesquik steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Alexeyev. That one must have hurt.
Alexeyev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nesquik drives through and clinches with Alexeyev against the cage.
Nesquik keeps control of Alexeyev as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Alexeyev wants to break free but Nesquik has control.
Nesquik scores with a shot to the side of Alexeyev's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nesquik.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nesquik throws a punch but it's blocked by Alexeyev.
Nesquik's coach down at The GYM (19 elite coaches on the Island !!!) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Nesquik's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nesquik working aggressively here.
Alexeyev manages to break the clinch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Alexeyev.
Nesquik dodges the punch combination from Alexeyev.
Alexeyev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nesquik is out of range and Alexeyev settles back down.
Nesquik tries to clinch but Alexeyev is having none of it.
Alexeyev tries to move into range but Nesquik moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nesquik swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alexeyev takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Alexeyev clobbers Nesquik with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A head kick misses from Alexeyev.
Nesquik tries to counter by closing the distance.
Decent striking displayed by Nesquik there.
Nesquik lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alexeyev circles away quickly and effectively.
Nesquik ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nesquik loads up on a big right hand but Alexeyev slips the punch.
Alexeyev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Alexeyev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alexeyev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nesquik misses with the combination.
Nesquik with a nice cross.
Alexeyev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nesquik throws out the jab.
Alexeyev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nesquik manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Alexeyev.
A big left from Nesquik misses.
A cross from Alexeyev lands.
Nesquik might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nesquik closes the distance and pushes Alexeyev back into the cage.
Alexeyev breaks the clinch.
Alexeyev cracks the inside of Nesquik's front leg.
Nesquik lands a nice looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Alexeyev tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nesquik lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alexeyev circles away quickly and effectively.
A swing and a miss from Alexeyev.
Alexeyev works the jab nicely.
Alexeyev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Alexeyev lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nesquik has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nesquik and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Alexeyev walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A jab from Nesquik does it's job there.
Alexeyev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alexeyev scores with a head kick. Nesquik tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nesquik scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Alexeyev takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alexeyev.
Nesquik throws a jab when Alexeyev was well out of range.
Alexeyev feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nesquik swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alexeyev throws a chopping leg kick but Nesquik manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amine Nesquik dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Alexeyev thuds his right hand into Nesquik's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nesquik misses with a looping left.
Alexeyev walks into a left hand.
Alexeyev digs a good body shot into Nesquik's ribs.
Alexeyev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nesquik looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nesquik tries to clinch but Alexeyev is having none of it.
Nesquik lands a right hook to the body.
Nesquik dodges the punch combination from Alexeyev.
Nesquik clinches up with Alexeyev and pushes him back against the cage.
Alexeyev is trying to push Nesquik away but Nesquik has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Alexeyev is trying to break the clinch but Nesquik has him pressed against the cage.
Alexeyev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nesquik just misses with a punch to the body.
Alexeyev wants to slow Nesquik down by chopping away at his legs.
Nesquik misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexeyev scoring well with a low kick there.
Nesquik throws a left and a right that both miss
and Alexeyev counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Alexeyev slips a straight right by Nesquik.
Alexeyev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alexeyev looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nesquik misses with a two punch combination.
Alexeyev tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nesquik is able to avoid easily.
Nesquik gets a clinch.
Alexeyev tries to break the clinch but Nesquik is controlling the position.
Nesquik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nesquik lands a right hand.
Alexeyev blocks a body shot from Nesquik.
Alexeyev breaks from the clinch.
Nesquik misses with a series of wild punches.
Alexeyev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nesquik was well out of range. Poor timing from Alexeyev.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexeyev tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Alexeyev tries to bum rush Nesquik with a series of wild strikes but Nesquik uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nesquik tries to close the distance and clinch but Alexeyev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nesquik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alexeyev.
Nesquik misses with a looping right.
It looked like Alexeyev was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alexeyev walks into a jab.
Nesquik takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alexeyev. Nesquik does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nesquik misses with a looping right.
Nesquik lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Alexeyev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Alexeyev throws the left hand but Nesquik avoids the punch easily.
Alexeyev takes a swing at Nesquik's ribcage but misses.
Nesquik closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nesquik has Alexeyev pressed against the cage.
Nesquik swings wildly with an uppercut but Alexeyev uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexeyev wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nesquik lands with a right to the head.
Nesquik dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Alexeyev is trying to break the clinch but Nesquik has him pressed against the cage.
Nesquik working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nesquik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alexeyev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Alexeyev blocking some punches.
Nesquik working aggressively here.
Nesquik is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nesquik misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alexeyev tries to circle away but Nesquik has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexeyev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nesquik fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nesquik looks to land a right hand but Alexeyev moved out of range.
Alexeyev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nesquik throws a series of punches but Alexeyev avoids them all with ease.
Nesquik rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alexeyev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nesquik misses with a hook.
Alexeyev scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nesquik throws a jab but it's blocked by Alexeyev.
Good standup being displayed there by Nesquik as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexeyev scores with a nice body kick.
Nesquik is breathing heavily.
Alexeyev tries a head kick but it misses.
Nesquik throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alexeyev.
Nesquik lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Alexeyev scoring well with a low kick there.
Amine Nesquik seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alexeyev keeps the fight on the outside.
Alexeyev fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nesquik just manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amine Nesquik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Alexeyev defending well as Nesquik loads up on a big left hand.
Nesquik throws a looping overhand right but Alexeyev ducks down to avoid it.
Alexeyev wants to slow Nesquik down by chopping away at his legs.
Nesquik tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A shot to the liver by Nesquik. Beautiful body shot.
Alexeyev lands a nice looking body kick.
Nesquik lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Alexeyev looks for the body kick but Nesquik saw that one coming.
Alexeyev lands with a thumping leg kick.
Alexeyev throws a solid leg kick but Nesquik takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Alexeyev.
Some wild striking there from Nesquik.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Alexeyev.
A head kick misses from Alexeyev.
Alexeyev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nesquik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alexeyev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nesquik lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Alexeyev just misses with a punch to the body.
Nesquik throws a series of strikes that have Alexeyev backpedaling.
A slow jab from Nesquik misses its intended target.
Nesquik just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAlexeyev.
Nesquik loads up on a big right hand but Alexeyev slips the punch.
Alexeyev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nesquik.
Decent striking displayed by Nesquik there.
The fighters circling - Nesquik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alexeyev looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nesquik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alexeyev.
Amine Nesquik is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alexeyev fails to land with a series of punches.
Nesquik moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nesquik just misses with a punch to the body.
Alexeyev misses the shot to the body.
Alexeyev works the jab nicely.
Andrei Alexeyev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Alexeyev misses.
Nesquik steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Alexeyev.
Alexeyev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nesquik manages to avoid it.
Nesquik works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nesquik lands a right hook to the body.
Nesquik misses with a few strikes there.
Alexeyev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alexeyev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Alexeyev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nesquik chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Alexeyev can pounce on him.
Nesquik throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alexeyev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nesquik checks a leg kick.
Alexeyev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nesquik lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nesquik moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Good shot there by Nesquik.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Alexeyev.
Alexeyev feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Nesquik collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Andrei Alexeyev!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Massimo Benvenuti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grant Morrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morrison has chosen Mystery Plane as his entrance music. The key to victory for Massimo Benvenuti has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Massimo Benvenuti!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Grant Morrison!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Winston Alpacca and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrison throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Benvenuti counters with a nice uppercut.
Benvenuti avoids the body shot from Morrison.
Morrison takes a swing at Benvenuti's ribcage but misses.
Morrison drives through and clinches with Benvenuti against the cage.
Morrison is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Benvenuti is defending well for now.
Benvenuti softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Benvenuti blocking some punches.
Morrison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Benvenuti is leaning against Morrison and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Benvenuti definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Morrison tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Benvenuti avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Morrison looking to throw knees to the head but Benvenuti is blocking nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Benvenuti.
Benvenuti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Benvenuti lands a nice uppercut.
Benvenuti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benvenuti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Morrison backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Morrison.
Morrison lands with a short shot to the head.
Morrison misses with a short punch on the inside.
Morrison swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Morrison throws a head punch that misses.
Benvenuti is looking to break free of the clinch but Morrison has double underhooks.
Morrison looking to throw knees to the head but Benvenuti is blocking nicely.
Morrison tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Benvenuti avoids it.
Morrison prevents a body shot from Benvenuti.
Morrison tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Benvenuti lands a nice shot to the body.
Benvenuti lands a hook to the side of the head.
Benvenuti holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Morrison misses with a knee strike.
Morrison swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benvenuti avoiding damage as Morrison throws knees to the body.
Morrison using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Benvenuti has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Morrison is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Benvenuti is defending well for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benvenuti blocks an uppercut.
Morrison unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Benvenuti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Benvenuti blocks an uppercut.
Benvenuti tries to throw a body punch but Morrison avoids it by throwing Benvenuti back against the cage.
Good body shot from Benvenuti.
Morrison is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Benvenuti is defending well for now.
Benvenuti throws a punch but it's blocked by Morrison.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Benvenuti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Morrison is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Benvenuti is defending well for now.
Benvenuti lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benvenuti is looking to break free of the clinch but Morrison has double underhooks.
Morrison misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Benvenuti.
Benvenuti blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Benvenuti.
Morrison blocks a body shot from Benvenuti.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Morrison.
Morrison is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Benvenuti is defending well for now.
Morrison has a couple of punches blocked by Benvenuti.
A right hook to the body lands for Benvenuti.
Morrison tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Benvenuti avoids it.
Morrison pushes Benvenuti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Benvenuti lands a shoulder strike.
Morrison prevents Benvenuti from breaking the clinch.
A body shot lands from Benvenuti.
Morrison is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Benvenuti is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benvenuti scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Benvenuti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Benvenuti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Benvenuti is trying to break the clinch but Morrison is controlling him.
Benvenuti wants to get back to striking at distance but Morrison won't allow it.
Morrison gets through Benvenuti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morrison misses with a short punch on the inside.
Morrison fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Benvenuti.
Morrison misses with some punches.
Morrison tries to land knees in the clinch but Benvenuti avoids the damage to the body.
Morrison swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Morrison throws a head punch that misses.
Morrison throws a head punch that misses.
Benvenuti tries to circle away but Morrison has him pinned against the cage.
Benvenuti stalling in the clinch but Morrison improves position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Morrison dominated that round.
That's time! Benvenuti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Benvenuti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morrison.
Benvenuti was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Morrison takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Benvenuti feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Morrisons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Morrison throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Benvenuti lands with a nice combination. Morrison backs away looking to recover.
Morrison is rocked!
Morrison misses with a hook to the body
and Benvenuti counters with a huge left! Morrison is in big trouble! He's backing up but Benvenuti isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Morrison from any more damage. A dominating finish by Benvenuti!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Massimo Benvenuti!
Massimo Benvenuti is the new middleweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Massimo Benvenuti started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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