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Highland Games 19 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alessandro Di Rossi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teddy Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alessandro Di Rossi has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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196 lbs
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197 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter fighter
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alessandro Di Rossi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Teddy Dean!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, David Hoff and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling eachother endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Dean fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Di Rossi to the ground. Dean is now in Di Rossi's guard.
Dean wants to pass the guard but Di Rossi is keeping the position.
Dean drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dean jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dean slips nicely into half guard.
Dean looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean is trying for a kimura here. Di Rossi looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Dean wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Teddy Dean!
Teddy Dean 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 Rico Morales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and MIlky Socks (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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135 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rico Morales!
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, MIlky Socks!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Peter Branson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morales gets caught flat footed, as Socks shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Morales trying to control the position.
Socks looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Socks stopping the sweep attempt from Morales.
Morales controls Socks momentarily but Socks frees himself.
Socks sitting in guard here, content to control.
Morales trying to control the position.
Socks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Socks passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Morales dodges the ground and pound from Socks.
Socks tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Morales knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Socks on the ground.
Socks advances to mount.
Socks throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Socks tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Morales is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Socks throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Socks looking to ground and pound but Morales is blocking nicely.
Socks controlling from the full mount.
Socks thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morales blocking the ground and pound.
Socks thowing shots but they're missing.
Morales avoids a series of strikes thrown by Socks.
Socks sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Socks thowing shots but they're missing.
Socks sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Morales holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Socks tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Socks controlling the pace for now.
Socks thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Socks unloads with some shots from mount but Morales bucks and avoids them well.
Morales tries to hold on but Socks postures up.
Socks sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Morales tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Socks punching from mount but Morales doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Socks punching from mount but Morales doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Socks throws some wild stikes that Morales manages to avoid easily.
Socks throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Morales blocking the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Socks tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Socks raining down hammerfists from mount.
Morales is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Morales avoids a series of strikes thrown by Socks.
Socks sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Socks throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Socks punching from mount but Morales doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Socks sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Socks has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Socks unloads with some shots from mount but Morales bucks and avoids them well.
Morales blocking the ground and pound.
Morales avoids a series of strikes thrown by Socks.
Socks sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Socks landing strikes, looking to finish!
Socks throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Socks unloads with some shots from mount but Morales bucks and avoids them well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Socks looking to ground and pound but Morales is blocking nicely.
Socks is working for a guillotine from mount but Morales frees his head quite easily.
Morales is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Socks thowing shots but they're missing.
Morales might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Morales is desperately trying to improve his position but Socks has a good base and remains in mount.
Socks looking to ground and pound but Morales is blocking nicely.
Morales is working to get back to half guard.
Morales blocking the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Socks controlling his opponent.
Socks looking to ground and pound but Morales is blocking nicely.
Socks thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Socks controlling the pace for now.
Socks looking to ground and pound but Morales is blocking nicely.
Socks thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
MIlky Socks dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Socks drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Socks is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Morales will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Morales is looking to regain half guard here but Socks keeps moving and retains side control.
Socks moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Socks moves into full mount!
Socks thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Socks looking to ground and pound but Morales is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Socks looking to finish with strikes here!
Socks takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Socks throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Socks thowing shots but they're missing.
Socks throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Socks sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
BOOM! Socks connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Socks controlling from mount.
Socks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Morales in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Socks sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Socks thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Socks unloads with some shots from mount but Morales bucks and avoids them well.
Morales is trying to escape the mount.
Socks takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Socks landing shots from mount.
Socks thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Socks tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Poor strikes thrown by Socks there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Socks takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Morales avoids a series of strikes thrown by Socks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Socks thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Socks thowing shots but they're missing.
Socks throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Socks takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Socks looking to ground and pound but Morales is blocking nicely.
Socks dominating with strikes here.
Morales blocking the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Socks content just to control the position here.
Morales blocking the ground and pound.
Socks prevents Morales from getting the reversal.
Socks throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Morales because Socks loaded up on that one.
Socks throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Socks thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Socks looking to ground and pound but Morales is blocking nicely.
Socks lands with some strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Socks sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Socks throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Morales is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Socks misses with a head shot.
Socks looking to finish with strikes here!
Socks looking to finish with strikes here!
Socks misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Morales is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Socks in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Socks sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Socks working for a submission but Morales is keeping him at bay.
Socks throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Socks controlling his opponent.
Morales wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Socks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morales avoids a series of strikes thrown by Socks.
Morales wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Socks.
Socks thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Socks looking to finish with strikes here!
Morales blocking the ground and pound.
Morales working to try and regain half guard.
Socks thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Morales holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Socks tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Morales tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Socks punching from mount but Morales doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Morales tries to hold on but Socks pushes him away.
Socks thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Socks looking to ground and pound but Morales is blocking nicely.
Morales is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
MIlky Socks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Socks slips a jab and a cross from Morales.
Socks slips under a jab.
Socks dives in and scores a takedown into Morales's guard.
Socks passes into half guard.
Well, if Socks is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Socks passes to side control.
Socks sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Morales is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Socks works to advance to full mount. Morales defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Socks throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Socks unloads with some shots from mount but Morales bucks and avoids them well.
Socks throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Socks looking to finish with strikes here!
Socks misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Socks throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Socks punching from mount but Morales doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Socks looking to ground and pound but Morales is blocking nicely.
Morales wants to hold on but Socks pushes him away.
Socks thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
A nice elbow there by Socks.
Socks misses with a head shot.
Socks lands a couple of good shots and Morales has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Socks thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Even with his hooks in, Socks manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Socks keeps control of the position easily here as Morales tries to buck him off.
Socks thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Morales covering up well and avoiding damage.
Socks missing with strikes from the back.
Socks just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Rico Morales has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Socks throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Socks is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Socks throwing sloppy strikes.
Socks controlling the position well here. Morales rolled but Socks kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Socks misses with a punch to the head.
Socks is landing with strikes from the back.
Socks controls the action.
Socks throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Socks biding his time, controlling Morales.
Socks controlling well, preventing Morales from escaping the position.
MIlky Socks has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Socks controlling from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Socks misses with punches from the back.
Socks struggling to land strikes to the head as Morales covers up.
Morales avoids the strikes from Socks.
I would not like to be Morales right now.
Socks misses with an elbow to the head.
Socks throwing wild punches that miss their target.
I really don't envy Morales right now.
Socks throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Socks trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Morales doesn't escape.
Morales covering up well under a series of strikes from Socks.
Morales covering up well and avoiding damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morales covering up well under a series of strikes from Socks.
Even with his hooks in, Socks manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Socks slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Morales avoids the strikes from Socks.
Socks punches the canvas rather than the man.
Socks misses with a punch to the head.
Morales tries to break free.
Socks thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Morales avoids the strikes from Socks.
Socks is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Socks somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Socks throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
I would not like to be Morales right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
MIlky Socks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Socks 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 24:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 24:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... MIlky Socks!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Somsak Jiam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri Kuznecov (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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134 lbs
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135 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Somsak Jiam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Yuri Kuznecov!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Bart Greer and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuznecov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jiam just misses with a punch to the body.
Jiam misses with a kick to the body
and Kuznecov moves into the clinch.
Jiam breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A shot to the body from Jiam misses
and Kuznecov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kuznecov or perhaps it was just good defense by Jiam, which made it look bad.
Kuznecov walks into a stiff left hand from Jiam.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznecov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kuznecov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jiam throws a sloppy head kick and Kuznecov moves out of range easily.
Kuznecov tries to counter with a clinch but Jiam shakes him off and moves away.
Jiam stuffs the takedown attempt from Kuznecov. Kuznecov gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznecov moves into the clinch.
Jiam stalling in the clinch but Kuznecov improves position.
Jiam misses with a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kuznecov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kuznecov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Kuznecov - that landed with a thud.
Jiam trying to land knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kuznecov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kuznecov manages to break the clinch.
Kuznecov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jiam tries to avoid it but Kuznecov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jiam to the ground. Jiam escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Somsak Jiam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri Kuznecov.
Kuznecov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jiam swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jiam catches Kuznecov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jiam gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kuznecov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kuznecov stays in close to Jiam's body and controls the position.
Kuznecov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jiam works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jiam is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jiam wants to improve his position but instead Kuznecov has moved into half guard.
Kuznecov uses his free foot to push down on Jiam's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jiam.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jiam wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Jiam tries to break free.
Kuznecov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Jiam is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kuznecov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jiam is really stuck here.
Kuznecov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Jiam doesn't escape.
Jiam wants to control his opponent's hands but Kuznecov gets his hands free.
Jiam knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kuznecov on the ground.
Kuznecov throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Kuznecov is cranking Jiam's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Jiam! He's tightened the choke and Jiam is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yuri Kuznecov!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kusi Amuo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Small (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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132 lbs
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kusi Amuo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dan Small!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Dirk Anderson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amuo throws a big shot that misses.
Amuo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Small thuds a left hand into Amuo's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Amuo. Small does a little dance to reset his feet.
Small takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Amuo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Small uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Amuo.
Amuo slips under a jab.
Small dodges the punch combination from Amuo.
Some wild striking there from Amuo.
It seemed like Small was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Amuo blocks a jab.
Amuo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
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!
Small shoots in but no luck this time.
Kusi Amuo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amuo swings for the body but Small moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Amuo. Those never looked like landing.
Amuo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Small at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Amuo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Amuo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Amuo with a hook.
Small loads up on a big right hand but Amuo slips the punch.
Amuo throws a head kick that misses.
Amuo jabs Small to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Small walks into a stiff left hand from Amuo.
Amuo works Small's body with a nice hook.
Small tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Amuo was well out of range. Poor timing from Small.
Amuo jabs Small right on the nose. Small blinks but takes it well.
Amuo misses with a hook
and Small counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Small seems to be working for a kimura but Amuo defends the submission attempt.
Small is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Amuo is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dan Small!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Sauer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eduardo Massa Alcantara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22
217 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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212 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pedro Sauer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eduardo Massa Alcantara!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sauer wants to clinch.
Sauer lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Eduardo Massa Alcantara has been cut.
Eduardo Massa Alcantara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Massa Alcantara fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sauer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Massa Alcantara, as that shot connected.
Massa Alcantara misses with a few strikes there.
Massa Alcantara misses with a double jab.
Sauer shoots and misses
and Massa Alcantara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Massa Alcantara throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A cross from Massa Alcantara lands.
Massa Alcantara looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Massa Alcantara showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sauer.
Massa Alcantara appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Massa Alcantara scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sauer doesn't seem bothered though.
Massa Alcantara lands a right hook to the body.
Massa Alcantara fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sauer on the side of the head.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Massa Alcantara! Sauer is backing up but he can't get away as Massa Alcantara lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Sauer and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Eduardo Massa Alcantara!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Don Killumanti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mustafa Shabazz (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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163 lbs
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163 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, Don Killumanti!
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, Mustafa Shabazz!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Sandra Marshall and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shabazz tries to clinch up.
Shabazz clinches up with Killumanti and pushes him back against the cage.
Shabazz trying to land knees to the body.
Killumanti misses with a body punch.
Shabazz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Shabazz taking a breather.
Killumanti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Killumanti has a couple of punches blocked by Shabazz.
A right handed body shot lands from Killumanti.
Shabazz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Killumanti pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shabazz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Killumanti pulls his leg out and moves away.
Don Killumanti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mustafa Shabazz.
Killumanti lands a head shot.
Killumanti definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shabazz darts in trying to clinch
letting Killumanti counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shabazz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Killumanti, pushing him back against the cage.
Shabazz misses with a punch on the inside.
Killumanti tries to work over Shabazz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shabazz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Killumanti gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Killumanti lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Killumanti - that landed with a thud.
Shabazz has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Killumanti regains guard immediately.
Shabazz stays in close to Killumanti's body and controls the position.
It looks like Shabazz might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Let's hope that Shabazz has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Shabazz tries to clinch there but Killumanti circles away.
Mustafa Shabazz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Killumanti clinches up against the cage.
Killumanti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Killumanti tries a body shot but Shabazz blocks it.
Killumanti prevents the takedown attempt.
A left hand lands to the body for Killumanti.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shabazz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Killumanti pulls his leg out and moves away.
Shabazz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Killumanti counters with a stiff right hand.
Shabazz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It looked like Killumanti was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shabazz.
Shabazz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Killumanti defends well and Shabazz ends up having to push Killumanti into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Killumanti misses the target.
Shabazz tries to close the distance and clinch but Killumanti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shabazz tries to clinch but Killumanti moves out of range.
Killumanti seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Shabazz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Shabazz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shabazz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Killumanti dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Shabazz wants to clinch
and Killumanti counters with a left to the body.
A big right from Killumanti misses.
A nice side step and Shabazz releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Killumanti wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shabazz moves into the clinch successfully.
Killumanti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Killumanti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Killumanti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shabazz's elbow.
Killumanti lands a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Killumanti.
Shabazz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Killumanti gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shabazz is trying to drag Killumanti to the mat but Killumanti just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Killumanti tries to work over Shabazz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A frustrated look appears on Killumanti's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shabazz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Killumanti fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Don Killumanti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mustafa Shabazz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killumanti lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Killumanti misses with a double jab.
Shabazz doesn't manage to clinch there - Killumanti circles away.
Good exchange - Killumanti coming out on top.
Killumanti's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shabazz under the eye.
Shabazz is rocked!
Shabazz clinches with his opponent.
Still in the clinch, Killumanti scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shabazz is still on wobbly legs! Can Killumanti finish him?
Killumanti avoiding damage as Shabazz throws knees to the body.
Shabazz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Killumanti is defending well.
Shabazz is looking to take this one to the mat.
Killumanti lands with a right to the head.
Shabazz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Killumanti pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shabazz is breathing heavily.
Killumanti gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shabazz.
Killumanti lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shabazz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shabazz seems to have recovered his senses.
Shabazz blocks a body shot from Killumanti.
Killumanti softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Killumanti can't break the clinch.
Shabazz is trying to stall.
Killumanti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shabazz can do to turn this around?
Killumanti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Killumanti is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Shabazz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Killumanti gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've been informed that Shabazz has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Killumanti lands a shot to the body.
Killumanti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Killumanti drops Shabazz onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Shabazz is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Killumanti dips a shoulder and cracks Shabazz with a mighty uppercut! Shabazz falls back against the cage and Killumanti unloads with a barrage of strikes! Shabazz 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 - Killumanti screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Killumanti!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Niel Seraphim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Ekart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Craig Ekart has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Niel Seraphim's chin.
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25
144 lbs
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26
143 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Niel Seraphim!
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, Craig Ekart!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Sandra Marshall and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Seraphim misses.
Ekart changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Seraphim darts in and clinches Ekart up against the cage.
Ekart goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ekart on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Seraphim lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Craig Ekart has been cut.
Seraphim trying to stall but Ekart improves his position.
Seraphim misses with a knee strike.
Seraphim pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ekart takes a knee to the side of the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seraphim lands an elbow inside that Ekart shrugs off.
Ekart blocks an elbow strike from Seraphim.
Ekart is pressed up against the cage. Seraphim has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ekart down to the mat. Ekart avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ekart takes a swing at Seraphim's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Seraphim.
Ekart has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Seraphim attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Seraphim slips under a jab.
Ekart shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Seraphim's guard.
Ekart preventing the sweep.
Ekart looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Seraphim wants to sweep here but Ekart controlling him for the moment.
Ekart throws a big right hand that misses.
Seraphim is trying to keep Ekart in close.
Ekart stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Seraphim swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekart sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Seraphim's guard.
Nice strikes from Ekart there.
Seraphim definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ekart in particular looking to stall.
Ekart's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ekart is nestled in close to Seraphim, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Seraphim trying to hold on to Ekart's head to control him but Ekart postures up.
Seraphim is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ekart is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Seraphim is trying to stand up here but Ekart is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekart scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ekart perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ekart lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ekart looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ekart takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Seraphim has hold of Ekart's hands but Ekart slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nice strikes from Ekart there.
Ekart lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ekart lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Seraphim is rocked!
Seraphim looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Oh Seraphim is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ekart lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seraphim tries to roll over but Ekart keeps him under control.
Seraphim seems to have got his legs back now.
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. Ekart connects with a nice short shot to Seraphim's temple.
Seraphim is trying to maintain the position but Ekart is very close to passing his half guard.
Ekart working over Seraphim with some ground and pound. Seraphim looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ekart lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Seraphim knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ekart on the ground.
Ekart working over Seraphim with some ground and pound. Seraphim looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ekart working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ekart with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ekart slips a nice elbow through Seraphim's hands, connecting with Seraphim's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Ekart dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Craig Ekart's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Seraphim scores with a jab to the jaw.
Seraphim scores with a push kick.
Ekart swats away the attempt to clinch by Seraphim.
The fight stays on the outside here - Seraphim looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ekart with the counter takedown but Seraphim avoids it easily.
Seraphim tries to close the distance and clinch but Ekart swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ekart feints the counter takedown.
Ekart shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Seraphim as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seraphim tries a head kick but it misses.
Seraphim is looking to clinch.
Seraphim misses with a straight right.
Seraphim clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seraphim misses with an elbow strike.
Ekart trying to stall but Seraphim improves his position.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Seraphim obliges.
Seraphim misses with a knee to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ekart breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ekart scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ekart tries to pass the half guard into mount. Seraphim knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekart is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ekart lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Seraphim trying to control from the bottom.
Seraphim on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Seraphim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ekart with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekart working Seraphim over with strikes.
Ekart trying to control the pace.
Craig Ekart has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ekart is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ekart prevents Seraphim from standing back up.
Seraphim is trying to control but Ekart passes into side control!
Seraphim wants to get back to his feet but Ekart is dominant here and he's now got Seraphim's back!
Ekart has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ekart scores with punches and elbows.
Ekart connects with a big shot to the side of Seraphim's head.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekart patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Ekart cracks Seraphim with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Seraphim from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Will Ekart go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Ekart controlling the position well here. Seraphim rolled but Ekart kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Ekart lands a shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Seraphim tries to break free.
Ekart lands a shot to the head.
Seraphim trying to control the hands but Ekart won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Ekart showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Craig Ekart's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Seraphim tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ekart swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ekart with the counter takedown but Seraphim avoids it easily.
Seraphim fails to land with a series of punches.
Ekart on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Seraphim. Seraphim obviously looking to wear him down.
Ekart steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Seraphim.
Seraphim is looking to clinch but Ekart is avoiding it.
Ekart is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ekart just misses with a punch to the body.
Seraphim tries to clinch but Ekart moves away
and Ekart counters with a single leg into guard. Seraphim didn't expect that.
Ekart works over Seraphim with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekart works over Seraphim with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ekart got a little sloppy there for a moment and Seraphim has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ekart has managed to get both his arms back between Seraphim's legs - danger averted.
Ekart working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Seraphim's head.
Ekart lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ekart's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Seraphim is trying to control the position but Ekart postures up.
Ekart advances to half guard.
Seraphim trying to control but Ekart postures up.
Ekart is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ekart working the head and body with strikes.
Ekart sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Seraphim is refusing to be controlled, as Ekart sits in half guard.
Ekart looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ekart prevents Seraphim from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seraphim won't allow Ekart to pass to mount.
Ekart has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ekart is nestled in close to Seraphim, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Seraphim trying to control from the bottom.
Well, if Ekart is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ekart drops an elbow to the side of Seraphim's head.
Ekart keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ekart looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ekart looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ekart looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Seraphim with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ekart is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekart lands strikes from half guard.
Seraphim has hold of Ekart's hands but Ekart slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ekart working the head and body with strikes.
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. Ekart connects with a nice short shot to Seraphim's temple.
Seraphim is looking to escape.
Seraphim taking some punishment here, with Ekart in his half guard.
Ekart is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Seraphim is hurt! He's hurt bad - Ekart fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Seraphim from any more punishment! Congratulations to Ekart! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Craig Ekart!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Dotson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chikere Morce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chikere Morce has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Chris Dotson's chin.
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25
235 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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26
265 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chris Dotson!
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, Chikere Morce!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Santiago Holmes and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morce drops his shoulder and cracks Dotson with a huge uppercut! Dotson goes down! Can Morce finish him?
It looks like Chris Dotson has been cut.
Dotson looking for a sweep. Not yet Dotson, not yet.
Morce with a flurry of punches that miss.
Morce looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Morce postures up.
Morce wants to control from the top but Dotson keeps moving.
Morce is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morce advances to half guard.
Morce trying to control the action but Dotson is working from the bottom.
Morce is trying to work for a kimura but Dotson is defending well.
Dotson is in trouble now - Morce has advanced to mount!
Dotson wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morce is persistently looking for the submission but Dotson is defending it well.
Morce struggling to keep hold of the position.
Dotson is trying to stand back up.
Morce controlling well, preventing Dotson from escaping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morce is looking to control Dotson but Dotson is wriggling around and keeping busy.
I would not like to be Dotson right now.
Dotson has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Morce.
Morce is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Dotson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Dotson for a finish.
Morce working for a choke but Dotson is defending well.
Morce struggling to keep hold of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Dotson is in bad spot here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dotson trying to get back to his feet but Morce is in full control for now.
Morce is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Dotson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Morce missing with strikes from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chikere Morce dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Dotson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dotson lands a slapping body shot.
Morce throws a low kick but Dotson moves out of range easily.
Morce misses with a body shot.
Dotson is looking for a counter combo.
Morce swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dotson counters with a two punch combo.
Morce misses with a body shot
and Dotson counters with a three punch combo that has Morce backing up. Morce nods at Dotson to acknowledge the strikes.
Dotson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Morce counters with a two punch combo.
Morce looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice shot lands for Dotson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morce on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Morce misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dotson.
Morce throws a chopping leg kick but Dotson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Morce ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dotson moves away.
Morce misses with a hook
and Dotson counters with a three punch combo that has Morce backing up. Morce nods at Dotson to acknowledge the strikes.
Morce throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Morce digs a good body shot into Dotson's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morce turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Morce throws a head kick that misses.
Morce throws a series of punches but Dotson moves out of range.
Morce takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Morce fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dotson checks it well.
Morce misses with a body kick.
Morce tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dotson is able to avoid easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morce. Dotson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chikere Morce seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Morce walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Morce is looking to clinch.
Morce throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Dotson to counter with a crisp jab.
Dotson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dotson gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Chikere Morce!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diamond Andy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexey Juravlev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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26
275 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Diamond Andy!
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, Alexey Juravlev!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Peter Branson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juravlev throws a hook but Andy avoids it easily.
Andy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Juravlev was well out of range. Poor timing from Andy.
Andy throws a wild body kick that Juravlev sees coming a mile off.
Andy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Juravlev manages to avoid it.
Juravlev throws the left hand but Andy avoids the punch easily.
Alexey Juravlev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andy lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
It looks like Alexey Juravlev has been cut.
Andy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Juravlev manages to avoid it.
Andy throws a big shot that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Juravlev misses.
Juravlev defending well as Andy loads up on a big left hand.
Juravlev blocks a head kick by Andy.
Juravlev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A big left from Juravlev misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juravlev misses with a right hand
and Andy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Andy missing with a left hand there. Juravlev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Juravlev misses with a looping left.
Juravlev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andy manages to avoid it.
Andy throws an overhand right that lands on Juravlev's shoulder, as Juravlev tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Juravlev misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juravlev punishes Andy's body with a nice straight punch.
Juravlev misses with a body shot
and Andy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Andy throws a body punch but Juravlev moves out of range.
Juravlev lands a right hook to the body.
Juravlev looks to land a right hand but Andy moved out of range.
Andy throws a body kick that misses.
Nice shot lands for Andy.
Juravlev throws out a loose jab but Andy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Juravlev scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Diamond Andy has been cut.
Juravlev misses with a wild body shot.
Juravlev avoids the body shot from Andy.
Nice body punch from Juravlev.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Juravlev misses with an uppercut
and Andy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Juravlev thinking.
Juravlev works Andy's body with a nice hook.
Andy is breathing heavily.
The fighters circling - Juravlev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Juravlev misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juravlev connects with a body shot that sends Andy's belly button to the back.
Juravlev lands a jab to Andy's midsection.
Andy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Juravlev throws a looping overhand right but Andy ducks down to avoid it.
Andy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Andy moves forwards but Juravlev connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Juravlev connects with a nice looking jab.
Diamond Andy's cut is getting worse.
Andy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Juravlev cracks Andy with a good jab.
Juravlev has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Andy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Diamond Andy's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Andy slips a straight right by Juravlev.
Andy tries to move into range but Juravlev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jeez, Diamond Andy's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Andy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Juravlev avoids the body shot from Andy.
Juravlev connects with a looping right hand.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Diamond Andy's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alexey Juravlev!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ludko Struja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Momo La Brute (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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211 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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215 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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, Ludko Struja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Momo La Brute!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, David Hoff and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Struja swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
La Brute looks to land a combination. Struja sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Ludko Struja has been cut.
Struja walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
La Brute fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
La Brute swinging wildly here.
La Brute fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
La Brute looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
La Brute throws a right and a left that Struja avoids nicely.
La Brute throws a right hand that Struja ducks under and follows up with a left that Struja also avoids with ease.
La Brute swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Struja counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
La Brute scores with a punch to the head.
A punch combination from La Brute misses.
A lazy left from La Brute finds it's target.
La Brute closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A looping hook to the body misses from La Brute. Struja does a little dance to reset his feet.
La Brute lands a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by La Brute.
Struja goes for a takedown in the clinch but La Brute prevents it.
Struja tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. La Brute smiles and moves away.
Struja darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Struja throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
La Brute on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
La Brute really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Struja. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Struja moves into full mount! La Brute won't be happy about that!
Struja breaks from La Brute's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Struja working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Struja connects with a bit shot that sees La Brute covering up! More strikes from Struja and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Struja is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ludko Struja!
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