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AFL. 21 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Curtis Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devin Jaqquard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Basic striking
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Curtis Davis!
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, Devin Jaqquard!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, David Hoff and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis looks to land a body kick but Jaqquard moved away.
Nice takedown defense from Davis. No joy for Jaqquard on that attempt.
Jaqquard is trying to force a seperation but Davis has the dominant position.
Davis is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jaqquard is keeping busy.
Davis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Davis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Davis throws a punch but it's blocked by Jaqquard.
Jaqquard blocks a body shot from Davis.
Davis taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jaqquard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaqquard is trying to drag Davis to the mat but Davis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The referee is keeping an eye on Davis - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jaqquard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Davis slowing the pace effectively.
Davis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Davis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Davis tries to throw a body punch but Jaqquard avoids it by throwing Davis back against the cage.
Jaqquard is trying to break the clinch but Davis is controlling him.
Jaqquard is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Davis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Curtis Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devin Jaqquard.
Jaqquard is trying to drag Davis to the mat but Davis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Davis has a couple of punches blocked by Jaqquard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Davis taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Davis breaks the clinch.
Davis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Davis gets caught flat footed, as Jaqquard shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jaqquard looking to sit in guard and control but Davis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jaqquard is pulling down on Davis's head. It's preventing any offense from Davis, at least for the moment.
Davis won't allow Jaqquard to sweep him here.
Davis trying to control but Jaqquard is working from the bottom.
Davis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaqquard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jaqquard controls Davis momentarily but Davis frees himself.
Davis trying to control the position from guard on top but Jaqquard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jaqquard wants to control the position but Davis says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Jaqquard trying to control here.
Jaqquard wants to improve his position but Davis is controlling well.
Jaqquard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Davis.
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.
Davis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jaqquard slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Davis scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Davis wants to control from the top but Jaqquard keeps moving.
Jaqquard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Davis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Davis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Davis throws a big elbow that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jaqquard pulls Davis in close to prevent any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Davis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Davis wants it to stay on the feet.
Jaqquard lands with a nice combination. Davis backs away looking to recover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Curtis Davis will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Davis looks to land a left hand but Jaqquard moved out of range nicely.
Davis with a jab.
Jaqquard moves out of range as Davis throws a body kick.
Jaqquard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A quick step to the side and Davis tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jaqquard misses with a straight right.
Jaqquard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jaqquard feints the counter takedown.
Nice defenses there by Jaqquard.
Jaqquard swinging wildly here.
Jaqquard throws a body punch but Davis moves out of range.
Jaqquard slips under a jab from Davis.
Jaqquard has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Davis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jaqquard moves out of range as Davis strikes.
A slow jab from Davis misses its intended target.
Jaqquard tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Davis is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Jaqquard's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaqquard fails with a takedown attempt.
Jaqquard blocks the body kick.
We've been told by Davis's head coaches at Foot Loves that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Davis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jaqquard circles away quickly and effectively.
Jaqquard gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Davis.
Jaqquard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jaqquard just misses with a punch to the body.
Jaqquard misses with a wild combination.
Jaqquard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jaqquard takes a swing at Davis's ribcage but misses.
Curtis Davis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Davis avoids the body shot from Jaqquard.
Davis moves in looking to clinch but Jaqquard pushes him off.
Davis throws a low kick, looking for Jaqquard's leg but Jaqquard calmly moves out of range.
Jaqquard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Donk. Jaqquard catches Davis right on the button with a cross.
Davis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jaqquard gets a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Davis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jaqquard.
Devin Jaqquard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jaqquard missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Well, if Jaqquard 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.
Jaqquard is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaqquard is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Davis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jaqquard.
Davis controlling the position well.
Jaqquard has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Davis holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jaqquard tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jaqquard has control of Davis's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Davis regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Jaqquard pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Jaqquard with shots to the head and body - Davis looks very uncomfortable down there.
Jaqquard drops a big elbow. That's hurt Davis! More shots from Jaqquard and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Devin Jaqquard!
An intense looking Devin Jaqquard took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Im beyond ecstatic to win my debut fight. Expect me to show even a better performance for my next fight. Thank you for having me Ultimate XC'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carl Jessup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bunaidi Pakpahan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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214 lbs
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217 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Carl Jessup!
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, Bunaidi Pakpahan!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Daniel Franklin and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jessup throws a lazy right hand but Pakpahan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jessup tries a head kick but it misses.
Pakpahan has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jessup with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pakpahan misses with a left hand
and Pakpahan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pakpahan avoids the head kick by Jessup.
Jessup lands a two punch combo.
Pakpahan throws the left hand but Jessup avoids the punch easily.
Jessup tries to move into range but Pakpahan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jessup moves in looking to clinch but Pakpahan pushes him off.
Jessup lands with a right hand.
Jessup dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pakpahan. That did some damage!
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!
Jessup misses with a kick to the body
and Pakpahan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pakpahan looks to score with a jab to the body but Jessup is just out of range.
Pakpahan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jessup momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jessup fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pakpahan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jessup slaps away a takedown attempt from Pakpahan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pakpahan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jessup jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pakpahan closes the distance and clinches up with Jessup, looking for a takedown. Pakpahan pushes Jessup against the cage but Jessup circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pakpahan avoids the body shot from Jessup.
Pakpahan scores with a takedown into Jessup's guard.
Pakpahan throws a big right hand that misses.
Pakpahan trying to control but Jessup is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jessup on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jessup tries to get out of the position.
Pakpahan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pakpahan postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jessup is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Pakpahan, into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jessup is sitting in close to Pakpahan's body. Pakpahan has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Jessup is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Jessup is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Pakpahan.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bunaidi Pakpahan!
During a confident post fight interview, Bunaidi Pakpahan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Carl Jessup spoke after the fight, saying '
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ronald Raygun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neil Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Neil Drake has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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143 lbs
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145 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Powerful |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ronald Raygun!
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, Neil Drake!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Santiago Holmes and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake lands a jab to Raygun's midsection.
Raygun blocks a jab.
Drake misses with a wild body shot.
Raygun ducks right into an uppercut from Drake.
Drake keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raygun shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Raygun has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Raygun tries to free his leg and advance position but Drake is retaining full guard.
Raygun with a nice head shot there.
Raygun avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Raygun throwing strikes but missing.
Drake has an active guard here but Raygun has managed to pass into half guard.
Drake is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Raygun's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Raygun's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raygun is in bad spot here.
Raygun covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Drake looking for the choke from the back.
Drake keeps control of the position as Raygun tries to break free.
Drake somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Drake tightening his grip on Raygun, looking for the choke.
Raygun tries to escape the position.
Drake is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raygun wants to escape the position.
Drake is cranking Raygun's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Raygun! He's tightened the choke and Raygun is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Neil Drake!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sniper One (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Papa Shango (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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166 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sniper One!
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, Papa Shango!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Dirk Anderson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shango fails with a takedown attempt.
One misses with a head kick.
Shango shoots in looking for a takedown. One tries to sprawl out of it but Shango keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. One manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
One lands a body shot.
Shango moves in looking to clinch but One pushes him off.
One misses with the body kick
and Shango counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for One!
Shango tries to advance to mount but One denies him.
One on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if One tries to get out of the position.
Shango in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... One is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Papa Shango!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yip Kai Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TJ Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kai Man comes to the cage accompanied by The Grandmaster. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Yip Kai Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, TJ Grant!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Michael Johnstone and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kai Man throws a right and a left that Grant avoids nicely.
Grant unleashes a big counter combination but Kai Man bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kai Man throws a right hand that Grant ducks under and follows up with a left that Grant also avoids with ease.
Kai Man tries to clinch up.
Grant misses with an uppercut. Kai Man saw that one coming.
Grant on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kai Man connects with a single shot there.
Kai Man swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kai Man swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Grant counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kai Man misses with a looping left.
Kai Man throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kai Man fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grant misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kai Man throws a series of punches but Grant moves out of range.
A punch combination from Kai Man misses.
Kai Man scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Grant throws a right and a left that Kai Man avoids nicely.
Kai Man ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kai Man looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Grant misses its intended target.
Grant throws an overhand right that lands on Kai Man's shoulder, as Kai Man tries to avoid the shot.
Kai Man throws a nice looking combination but Grant bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No joy there for Kai Man, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kai Man fakes the leg kick and cracks Grant in the body.
Kai Man staying out of range there.
Grant checks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grant! But no joy.
Kai Man seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kai Man fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Grant has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kai Man connects with a leg kick. Grant looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kai Man uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grant.
Kai Man throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Grant will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kai Man throws a right and a left that Grant avoids nicely.
Kai Man looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kai Man misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two 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!
Grant slips a jab and a cross from Kai Man.
Kai Man showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grant.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kai Man. Grant does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grant throws a body shot but no joy.
Kai Man looks to land a combination but Grant avoids it well.
Yip Kai Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grant misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Grant throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kai Man fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kai Man fails to land with a series of punches.
Kai Man cracks Grant with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A telegraphed right hand from Grant misses the target.
Kai Man fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Grant has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Grant avoids a kick to the body.
Some wild striking there from Kai Man.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grant! But no joy.
Grant throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kai Man misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kai Man throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grant is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kai Man with a body shot.
Grant throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kai Man misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice defenses there by Kai Man.
It looked like Kai Man was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kai Man bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grant misses with a looping left.
It looked like Kai Man was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kai Man lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grant circles away quickly and effectively.
Grant lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sloppy strikes from Grant. Those never looked like landing.
Kai Man throws a right and a left that both miss.
Grant misses with a hook.
A leg kick checked by Grant.
Kai Man misses the jab.
Grant looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kai Man misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kai Man moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Grant defending well as Kai Man loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grant! But no joy.
Kai Man tries to bum rush Grant with a series of wild strikes but Grant uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kai Man throws a right hand that Grant ducks under and follows up with a left that Grant also avoids with ease.
Kai Man throws a quick inside leg kick.
Grant throws a lazy right hand but Kai Man sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grant blocks a head kick by Kai Man.
Grant throws out a counter right but Kai Man avoids it with no problem.
Kai Man misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kai Man is breathing heavily.
Kai Man misses with a jab, cross combination.
Grant 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.
Kai Man throws a low kick but Grant moves out of range easily.
Despite the aggression on Grant's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Grant missing with a left hand there. Kai Man was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A combination from Kai Man does no damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grant misses with a lunging right hand
and Kai Man counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kai Man misses with a wild combination.
Grant throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kai Man sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yip Kai Man dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kai Man tries to clinch but Grant is having none of it.
Grant looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kai Man misses with a jab, cross combination.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Grant in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kai Man throws a front kick aimed at Grant's knee but Grant avoids it well.
Kai Man bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kai Man was well out of range. Poor timing from Grant.
Kai Man uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grant.
Kai Man tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kai Man steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grant.
Sloppy strikes from Kai Man. Those never looked like landing.
Kai Man throws a right and a left that both miss.
Grant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kai Man moves away.
Kai Man looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant gets tackled into the cage by Kai Man. Kai Man maintains the clinch.
Grant is trying to break the clinch but Kai Man has him pressed against the cage.
Kai Man tries to throw a body punch but Grant avoids it by throwing Kai Man back against the cage.
Grant wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kai Man lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kai Man tries to stall but Grant uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Grant lands a hook that snaps the head of Kai Man backwards.
Kai Man prevents Grant from breaking the clinch.
Grant misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kai Man fails to land.
Kai Man lands with a left to the head.
Grant is trying to break free.
Grant tries to circle away but Kai Man has him pinned against the cage.
Grant struggles to land a body shot inside as Kai Man controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Grant.
Grant has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kai Man keeps control of Grant as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Grant blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kai Man.
Grant slows down the pace here.
Grant wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Grant can't find room to land a body shot as Kai Man controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grant wants to break free but Kai Man has control.
Grant manages to break the clinch.
Kai Man tries to clinch there but Grant circles away.
Kai Man uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grant.
Kai Man cracks Grant with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Grant showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kai Man.
Grant throws a counter combo.
Kai Man is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grant can do to turn this around?
Grant fails to land with a series of punches.
Grant throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kai Man sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oooh a lovely combination from Kai Man sends Grant down but not out. Kai Man dives into side control looking to finish.
Grant is rocked!
It looks like TJ Grant has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kai Man is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Grant has escaped the position, nice work there.
Grant is still in real trouble! Can Kai Man finish him?
Kai Man swings around for an armbar but Grant sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kai Man's guard.
Kai Man working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Grant doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Grant manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grant with a flurry of punches that miss.
Grant connects with a couple of short punches.
Grant seems to have recovered his senses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grant missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Grant is pushing down on Kai Man's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kai Man is fighting to maintain full guard but Grant has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grant wants to control but Kai Man is keeping him busy.
Grant is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kai Man tries to get to full guard but Grant has control of the leg.
Grant thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kai Man is trying to maintain the position but Grant is very close to passing his half guard.
Grant not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kai Man is looking to improve his position.
Grant has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kai Man is in trouble now - Grant has advanced to mount!
Grant with a couple of short strikes.
Grant avoids the attempt from Kai Man to control.
Grant connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Grant lands a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Yip Kai Man will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on TJ Grant's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kai Man lands a jab.
Kai Man uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kai Man looks to land a combination. Grant sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Grant throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grant connects with the punch.
Kai Man looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grant avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Grant throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Grant throws a series of punches but Kai Man moves out of range.
Kai Man is looking to slow Grant down with leg kicks.
Grant just misses with a punch to the body.
Some wild striking there from Grant.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grant throws a hook but Kai Man blocks it.
Kai Man lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kai Man misses with a two punch combination.
Grant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kai Man manages to avoid it.
Kai Man throws a right and a left that both miss.
Grant is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Good exchange - Kai Man coming out on top.
Kai Man looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Some wild striking there from Grant.
Grant swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Kai Man was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A head kick misses from Kai Man.
A little jabbing left from Grant on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kai Man.
Kai Man goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kai Man feints a jab promting Grant to slip. Kai Man then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Grant slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grant showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kai Man.
Sloppy strikes from Grant. Those never looked like landing.
Grant misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for Kai Man, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grant checks a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Kai Man.
Yip Kai Man is winning the standup battle so far.
Grant throws a jab but it's blocked by Kai Man.
Kai Man slips under a jab from Grant.
Sloppy strikes from Kai Man. Those never looked like landing.
Kai Man throws a half hearted mid kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Grant misses.
Grant is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kai Man.
Kai Man fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Grant checks it well.
Grant's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Grant throws out a loose jab but Kai Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kai Man uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grant.
Kai Man swinging wildly here.
Kai Man displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grant throws out the jab.
Kai Man steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grant.
Grant looks to land a combination but Kai Man avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kai Man looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Grant is looking for the big counter here.
Kai Man looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grant is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kai Man.
Kai Man went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kai Man throws a leg kick but Grant checks it.
Yip Kai Man is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grant throws the left hand but Kai Man avoids the punch easily.
Kai Man misses with a head kick.
Yip Kai Man is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Grant misses the jab.
Grant swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kai Man steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grant.
Kai Man misses with the combination.
Grant looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A punch combination from Kai Man misses.
Despite the aggression on Grant's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kai Man on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kai Man misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grant misses with a wild body shot.
Grant misses with the combination.
Kai Man throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grant.
Kai Man tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grant manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grant looks to land a right hand but Kai Man moved out of range.
Grant scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kai Man clobbers Grant with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kai Man, right into the meat.
Kai Man lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kai Man scores with a hook to the body. Grant takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kai Man fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Grant is out of range.
Grant throws a series of punches but Kai Man avoids them all with ease.
Kai Man swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
TJ Grant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yip Kai Man showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kai Man, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yip Kai Man!
Yip Kai Man decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Darth Vader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Franks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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134 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Darth Vader !
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, Tom Franks!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Bart Greer and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franks misses with a left hand
and Vader counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Franks blocks an uppercut.
Vader escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tom Franks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Franks throws a series of punches but Vader moves out of range.
Franks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vader takes one on the button.
Franks swings for the body but Vader moves out of range.
Vader tries to counter by clinching up but Franks breaks away and moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Franks. Those never looked like landing.
Franks shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vader sprawls well. Vader wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Franks gets slowly back to his feet.
Vader is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Franks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vader leaves Franks with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vader is looking to counter punch.
Franks jabs Vader to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vader takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vader ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Franks moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franks misses with an uppercut
and Vader counters with a good low kick that Franks was not able to check.
Franks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Franks misses with an uppercut.
Vader lands a nice leg kick that just misses Franks's sensitive parts.
A big right from Franks misses.
Vader is looking to counter the offense by Franks and move into the clinch.
Franks throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Franks swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Franks chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vader can pounce on him.
Vader scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vader delivers a nice body kick.
A combination from Franks does no damage.
Vader ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vader bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Franks lands with a nice combination. Vader backs away looking to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Franks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vader .
Darth Vader is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Franks swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vader counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vader .
Vader 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.
Franks is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vader gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Darth Vader has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Franks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vader swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vader digs a right hand into Franks's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Franks's gas tank.
Vader manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vader .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vader .
Vader misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vader swings wildly with an uppercut but Franks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vader working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vader .
Vader misses with a punch on the inside.
Franks tries to score a body lock takedown but Vader shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Vader fails to land.
Franks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vader misses with a punch on the inside.
Vader struggles to land a body shot inside as Franks controls his hands.
Vader throws a punch but it's blocked by Franks.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vader - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Vader tries to work over Franks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vader misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vader breaks from the clinch.
Vader fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Franks.
Franks lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vader at a distance.
Franks has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Franks there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vader just misses with a punch to the body.
Franks looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vader is fending him off so far but Franks persists. Nope, Vader circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vader .
Vader jabs Franks to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Franks displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
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!
Vader lands a nice looking body kick.
Vader slaps away a takedown attempt from Franks, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vader tries to counter by clinching up but Franks breaks away and moves out of range.
Vader tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vader misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Franks.
Vader lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vader can't find room to land a body shot as Franks controls the action.
Nice body punch from Vader .
Vader working aggressively here.
Franks tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vader scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darth Vader dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Franks misses with an uppercut.
Vader moves into the clinch successfully.
Vader throws a punch but it's blocked by Franks.
Vader has Franks pressed against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Vader .
Vader misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vader throws a head punch that misses.
Vader is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Franks can do to turn this around?
Franks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vader tries to work over Franks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vader gets underhooks to prevent Franks's takedown attempt.
Vader misses with a hook from the clinch.
Darth Vader has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vader struggles to land a body shot inside as Franks controls his hands.
Vader swings wildly with an uppercut but Franks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vader fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vader lands a nice shot to the body.
Vader fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vader has a couple of punches blocked by Franks.
Vader tries a body shot but Franks blocks it.
Vader softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Vader .
Vader lands a shoulder strike.
Vader escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vader chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vader closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Franks.
Franks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Franks's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vader misses with a punch to the body.
Franks blocks an uppercut.
Vader misses with a punch to the body.
Franks wants to take the fight to the mat but Vader manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vader .
Vader swings wildly with an uppercut but Franks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vader throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Frankss head.
Vader lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vader misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vader misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vader misses with a punch on the inside.
Vader misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Vader fails to land.
Franks has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vader is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Darth Vader has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Franks.
Vader working aggressively here.
Vader lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vader lands a shoulder strike.
Vader misses with the head strike.
Vader lands a right hand that snaps the head of Franks backwards.
Vader misses with a punch on the inside.
Franks is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vader pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Franks blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Franks.
Vader lands with a light punch inside.
Vader throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Vader fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vader misses with a punch on the inside.
Vader lands a left hand.
Franks blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Vader on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vader misses with some punches.
Vader prevents the takedown attempt.
Vader lands with a left to the head.
Vader tries to work over Franks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Franks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Franks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vader swings wildly with an uppercut but Franks uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vader .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darth Vader dominated that second round.
That's time! Vader 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Vader pushes Franks up against the cage in a clinch.
Vader tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Franks's elbow.
Vader fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vader misses with the head strike.
Vader misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Franks looking for a takedown.
Vader fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vader lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Franks.
Vader lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vader lands a hook that snaps the head of Franks backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vader misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vader tries to work over Franks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Vader .
Vader has a couple of punches blocked by Franks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franks blocking some punches.
Vader lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Franks.
Franks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Franks.
Vader misses with a hook from the clinch.
Franks blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vader .
Vader misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Vader fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Vader scores with a nice short uppercut.
Franks blocks a body shot from Vader .
Vader tries a body shot but Franks blocks it.
Franks blocking some punches.
Vader tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Franks is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vader pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vader misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vader misses with a short punch on the inside.
Franks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tom Franks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Vader takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Vader fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Franks's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vader prevents the takedown attempt.
Darth Vader has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Franks.
Vader lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vader lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Franks backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vader tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vader scores with a shot to the side of Franks's head.
Vader is working Franks over against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franks is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vader tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Franks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Franks drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vader pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vader throws a nice outside leg kick.
Franks's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vader closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Franks throws a body punch but Vader moves out of range.
Vader lands a lovely overhand right.
Darth Vader is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vader walks into a straight right hand from Franks.
Vader thuds his shin into the meat of Franks's side.
Franks has a takedown stuffed.
As Franks tries to get set, Vader tries to push him back and clinch up but Franks manages to avoid the attempt.
Vader bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franks on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vader . Vader obviously looking to wear him down.
Franks throws out a loose jab but Vader uses good head movement to avoid it.
Franks lands with a straight right. Vader didn't see that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Franks misses with a two punch combination.
Franks tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vader connects with a solid leg kick.
Franks swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A big right from Franks misses.
Franks shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vader goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Franks throws a nice looking combination but Vader bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Vader wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vader lands a nice leg kick that just misses Franks's sensitive parts.
A good leg kick by Vader .
Franks throws the left hand but Vader avoids the punch easily.
Vader throws a head kick that Franks semi-blocks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darth Vader showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vader has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darth Vader !
A very excited looking Darth Vader made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ska Asap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Tinkl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
7 - 0 - 1 |
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180 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Ska Asap!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Billy Tinkl!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Michael Johnstone and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Asap.
Tinkl tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Asap wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tinkl is still trying to improve position.
Tinkl can't do much from the bottom here.
Tinkl sneaks back into half guard.
Asap is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tinkl is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Asap pulls his head out easily.
Tinkl wants to get back to full guard.
Tinkl has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tinkl with the active half guard here but Asap passes nicely into side control.
Asap is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tinkl knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tinkl is not content to let Asap control the position.
Asap tries to advance to mount but Tinkl denies him.
Asap controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tinkl struggling a bit here.
Tinkl sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Tinkl is pressing down on Asap's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Asap not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tinkl looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asap is stalling in the full guard.
Tinkl looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Asap closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tinkl did well to prevent Asap getting side control.
Well, if Asap 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.
Asap has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tinkl manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tinkl throws his legs up looking for a submission but Asap uses it to pass to side control.
Tinkl is not content to let Asap control the position.
Tinkl is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Tinkl sneaks back into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Asap is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tinkl tries to get to full guard but Asap has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ska Asap dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Asap drives through with a takedown into Tinkl's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Tinkl is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Asap has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Asap avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tinkl looking to control.
Asap controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asap wants to control from the top but Tinkl keeps moving.
Asap controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tinkl looking for a guillotine here but Asap defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asap passes Tinkl's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tinkl is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Asap content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Asap is thwarting Tinkl's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Asap sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ska Asap is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Asap feints and as Tinkl raises his hands in defense, Asap changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ska Asap overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tinkl seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Asap won't allow Tinkl to sweep him here.
Asap got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tinkl has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Asap has managed to get both his arms back between Tinkl's legs - danger averted.
Asap seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asap's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Asap preventing the sweep.
Asap trying to control but Tinkl is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tinkl shoots in and drives through. Asap sprawls well.
Asap gets the takedown into side control.
Asap is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tinkl can't do much from the bottom here.
Tinkl being controlled for a moment.
Tinkl is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Asap taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ska Asap dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Asap bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tinkl being controlled for a moment.
Tinkl struggling a bit here.
Tinkl throws a few strikes from the bottom but Asap takes advantage and mounts!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asap takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Asap working for a submission but Tinkl is keeping him at bay.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tinkl really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Asap controlling from the full mount.
Tinkl wants to control but Asap is having none of it.
Asap content just to control the position here.
Tinkl tries to hold on but Asap pushes him away.
Asap controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Asap seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tinkl for as long as he can get away with.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Asap.
Asap definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Asap looking to secure an arm triangle but Tinkl defends it well.
Tinkl regains half guard.
Well, if Asap 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.
Asap is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tinkl can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tinkl wants to get back to full guard.
Asap is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tinkl defends it well.
Asap controlling the action here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tinkl or perhaps it was just good defense by Asap, which made it look bad.
Tinkl goes for a double leg but Asap avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Asap continues to drive forward.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tinkl is defended easily by Asap.
Ska Asap has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Tinkl.
Nice sprawl there from Tinkl as Asap shoots in.
Despite the aggression on Tinkl's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tinkl looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Asap!
Tinkl takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Asap tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ska Asap clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Asap shoots in and drives through. Tinkl sprawls well.
Tinkl misses with a low kick.
Asap changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Asap defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tinkl.
Asap misses with a takedown attempt - Tinkl sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Asap has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tinkl after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ska Asap. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Asap drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tinkl pulls his leg out and moves away.
Asap fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tinkl is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tinkl shoots in and drives through. Asap sprawls well.
Asap fails with a takedown attempt.
Tinkl fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Asap avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asap dives in for a single leg takedown but Tinkl sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
No luck for Asap with that takedown attempt.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Tinkl throws a head kick that misses.
Asap shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Well, if Asap 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.
Asap continues to hold on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tinkl wants to control but Asap is keeping busy.
Tinkl actively working from the bottom here.
Asap is trying to work for a kimura but Tinkl is defending well.
Tinkl is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Asap sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Asap manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tinkl on his heels. He'll look to pass Tinkl's guard now, I'm sure.
Asap showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tinkl has his foot on Asap's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Asap works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asap content to stall in guard here.
Tinkl wants to sweep here but Asap controlling him for the moment.
Asap controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tinkl tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Asap has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Tinkl to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Asap is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Tinkl pulls down on the head and he's put Asap to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Billy Tinkl!
Billy Tinkl is the new welterweight champion!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gottlieb Hiebknecht (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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160 lbs
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155 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gottlieb Hiebknecht!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jason Smith!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, David Hoff and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Hiebknecht there.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Hiebknecht swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hiebknecht counters with a nice body shot.
Hiebknecht misses with a double jab.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hiebknecht uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Hiebknecht looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hiebknecht to the ground. Smith is now in Hiebknecht's guard.
Smith postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hiebknecht is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Smith, into his guard.
Hiebknecht seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hiebknecht wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiebknecht avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smith working for a triangle but Hiebknecht defends it easily.
Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hiebknecht defends well.
Smith had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hiebknecht defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hiebknecht escapes and throws Smith's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hiebknecht tries to move to mount but Smith blocks the move with his legs.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith seems to be working for a kimura but Hiebknecht defends the submission attempt.
Hiebknecht is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hiebknecht sees it coming and defends easily.
Hiebknecht is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smith's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smith's back!
Hiebknecht knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.
Hiebknecht keeps control of the position as Smith tries to break free.
Smith defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Smith is trying to break free.
Hiebknecht working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Smith manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hiebknecht's guard. Nice work there by Smith.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hiebknecht dives on top into guard.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Hiebknecht from controlling successfully.
Hiebknecht is really struggling to control Smith but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hiebknecht is aware though and is defending well.
Smith had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hiebknecht defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jason Smith will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hiebknecht drops his hands momentarily and Smith takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hiebknecht throws a body shot but no joy.
Jason Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hiebknecht was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hiebknecht displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiebknecht fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
As Hiebknecht backs off Smith throws a huge counter combo but Hiebknecht manages to avoid it all.
Smith shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hiebknecht napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hiebknecht manages to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hiebknecht has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hiebknecht is trying to get back to full guard.
Jason Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hiebknecht doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smith.
Hiebknecht definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Smith is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Smith wants to work for an arm triangle but Hiebknecht is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hiebknecht is trying to get back to full guard.
Smith seems to be working for a kimura but Hiebknecht defends the submission attempt.
Smith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Smith is working for a submission of some sort.
Smith is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hiebknecht sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiebknecht is trying to get back to full guard.
Smith is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hiebknecht is trying to get back to full guard.
Hiebknecht trying to control but Smith postures up.
Smith 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 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.
Smith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
My spies in Foot Loves inform me that Smith has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Smith is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hiebknecht gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Smith 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 get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hiebknecht bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hiebknecht misses with a double jab.
Smith takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smith scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smith walks into a jab.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hiebknecht looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Hiebknecht is looking to wear down Smith with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiebknecht getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hiebknecht jabs Smith to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smith slips a jab from Hiebknecht.
Hiebknecht throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hiebknecht tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Smith is in Hiebknecht's guard.
Hiebknecht working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
Smith has gone for a leg lock! Hiebknecht slips out almost immediately though and dives into Smith's guard.
Gottlieb Hiebknecht has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Hiebknecht from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hiebknecht is aware though and is defending well.
Jason Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hiebknecht is aware though and is defending well.
Hiebknecht trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hiebknecht uses it to pass to side control.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hiebknecht off and has taken his back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hiebknecht tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hiebknecht to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hiebknecht shrugs it off.
Hiebknecht is working to get back to half guard.
Smith jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hiebknecht manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Hiebknecht tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smith wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Smith thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Smith has hold of Hiebknecht's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Hiebknecht seems comfortable defending it but Smith has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Hiebknecht is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Hiebknecht is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Smith couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jason Smith!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Serge Ibaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Dennis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ibaka's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, S.A.R.S. - Lutka. Dennis has chosen Lit as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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135 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Serge Ibaka!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Daniel Dennis!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dennis lands with an uppercut that bounces Ibaka off the cage and back into range.
A telegraphed right hand from Dennis misses the target.
Ibaka moves to clinch but Dennis breaks away
and Dennis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ibaka drives through and clinches with Dennis against the cage.
Ibaka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ibaka lands with a light punch inside.
Ibaka lands a left hand.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ibaka.
Ibaka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dennis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ibaka has him pressed against the cage.
Ibaka lands with a left to the head.
Ibaka just leaning against Dennis, taking a breather.
Dennis working hard to break the clinch.
Ibaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dennis lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ibaka presses Dennis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ibaka keeps control of Dennis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dennis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dennis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dennis blocks an uppercut.
Dennis tries to circle away but Ibaka has him pinned against the cage.
Dennis wants to break free but Ibaka has control.
A nice left hand lands by Dennis.
A short uppercut from Ibaka.
Ibaka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dennis backwards.
Ibaka lands with a short shot to the head.
Dennis is rocked!
It looks like Daniel Dennis has been cut.
Ibaka prevents Dennis from breaking the clinch.
Dennis is still on wobbly legs! Can Ibaka finish him?
Dennis is trying to break free.
Ibaka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ibaka unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Dennis! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Ibaka is unloading with more strikes now! Dennis drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Serge Ibaka!
Serge Ibaka retains his bantamweight title!
An out of breath Serge Ibaka thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Teuvo Loman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jilly Bean McQueen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jilly Bean McQueen has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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208 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Teuvo Loman!
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, Jilly Bean McQueen!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Peter Branson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McQueen misses with a leg kick.
McQueen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Loman stalks McQueen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McQueen's face. McQueen staggers backwards, shaken.
McQueen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Loman tries to avoid it but McQueen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Loman to the ground. Loman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McQueen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Loman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Loman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McQueen has time to react.
Loman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McQueen.
Loman throws a series of punches but McQueen avoids them all with ease.
McQueen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Loman was well out of range. Poor timing from McQueen.
Loman looks to land a combination but McQueen avoids it well.
Loman cracks McQueen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Loman doesn't manage to clinch there - McQueen circles away.
Loman digs a good hook to McQueen's body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Loman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Loman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Loman appears to be looking for a big counter.
Loman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McQueen's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loman wants to clinch.
McQueen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Loman drops McQueen with a beautiful combination! McQueen stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Loman is looking for the KO!
McQueen is rocked!
McQueen throws an overhand right that lands on Loman's shoulder, as Loman tries to avoid the shot.
McQueen walks into a left hand.
McQueen is still on wobbly legs! Can Loman finish him?
Loman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McQueen.
McQueen seems to have recovered his senses.
BOOM! Loman lands a beautiful left hook that drops McQueen. McQueen tries to recover but Loman is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and McQueen lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Teuvo Loman!
Teuvo Loman retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Teuvo Loman thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Jilly Bean McQueen spoke after the fight, saying 'OH my!! What a tussle'.
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