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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Barrett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Jack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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245 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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285 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jason Barrett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jordan Jack!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Sandra Marshall and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jack swings away with a body shot that misses
and Barrett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barrett slips under a jab.
Jack throws a lazy uppercut
and Barrett counters with a good low kick that Jack was not able to check.
Jack swings widly with a right hand
and Barrett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That has opened up Jordan Jack's cut even more.
Jack misses with a looping left.
Jack scores with a takedown into Barrett's guard.
Jack in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jack wants to control from the top but Barrett keeps moving.
Jack in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barrett wants to sweep here but Jack controlling him for the moment.
Jack landing with the ground and pound.
Barrett definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Barrett knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jack on the ground.
Barrett is trying to control the position but Jack postures up.
Barrett on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Barrett tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack throws a big right hand that misses.
Barrett wants to sweep here but Jack controlling him for the moment.
Barrett is working hard here to advance position.
Jack lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Barrett looking for a sweep. Not yet Barrett, not yet.
Barrett trying to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jack throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jack stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jack has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jack rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barrett counters with an outside leg kick.
Jack throws a lazy uppercut
and Barrett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jack misses with a lunging right hand
and Barrett counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jack shoots for a double leg takedown but Barrett sprawls well. He's pushed Jack's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Barrett is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jack throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Barrett to counter with a crisp jab.
Barrett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jack.
Barrett lands a really nice looking cross but Jack seems unphased.
The cut above Jordan Jack's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Barrett is looking to clinch but Jack is avoiding it.
Barrett cracks Jack with an open hand slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jack cracks Barrett with a good jab.
Jordan Jack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barrett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jack.
It looked like Barrett wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jack shoots for a takedown but Barrett saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jason Barrett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jack misses with an uppercut
and Barrett counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Barrett darts in and clinches Jack up against the cage.
Barrett holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Barrett is leaning against Jack and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrett lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jack backwards.
Jordan Jack's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A short body shot lands from Barrett as the two fighters clinch.
Barrett stalling in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barrett.
Barrett works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Barrett lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jack working hard to break the clinch.
Barrett is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Barrett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jack backwards.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jordan Jack's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jason Barrett!
During a confident post fight interview, Jason Barrett thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Craig Ekart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sindri Haraldsson (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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143 lbs
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144 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin |
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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, Craig Ekart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sindri Haraldsson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, David Hoff and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ekart circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Ekart. No joy for Haraldsson on that attempt.
Haraldsson fails with a takedown attempt.
Haraldsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Haraldsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ekart's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haraldsson tries to clinch up.
Haraldsson tries to clinch up
and Ekart counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekart loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ekart stands and throws Haraldsson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ekart works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Haraldsson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Haraldsson is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ekart working the head and body with strikes.
Haraldsson is looking for a sweep.
Haraldsson is trying to escape the position but Ekart is controlling the position.
Ekart working the head with strikes.
Ekart lands a few punches from side control.
Haraldsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Haraldsson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekart wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Haraldsson, who protects the arm well.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Ekart passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Haraldsson!
Ekart scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Haraldsson?
Ekart working Haraldsson over with strikes here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haraldsson is bucking up trying to escape but Ekart cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Ekart controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haraldsson is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ekart working for a submission but Haraldsson is keeping him at bay.
Haraldsson is desperately trying to improve his position but Ekart has a good base and remains in mount.
Ekart tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Haraldsson is bucking up trying to escape but Ekart cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Ekart landing punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekart controlling from mount.
Ekart looking to control but Haraldsson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Haraldsson is in a horrible position here. Ekart smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Haraldsson tries to lock up and control but Ekart gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ekart lands a big elbow.
Ekart trying to control but Haraldsson is having none of it.
Ekart is really struggling to control Haraldsson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Haraldsson is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Ekart dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Haraldsson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ekart manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Haraldsson goes for a double leg but Ekart avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ekart continues to drive forward.
Haraldsson moves in looking to clinch but Ekart pushes him off.
Ekart changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Haraldsson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Haraldsson shoots in looking for a takedown. Ekart tries to sprawl out of it but Haraldsson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ekart manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ekart feinted with a counter takedown.
Craig Ekart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sindri Haraldsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haraldsson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ekart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekart fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Haraldsson darts in and clinches Ekart up against the cage.
Ekart is working for takedown but Haraldsson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Haraldsson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ekart is keeping busy.
Haraldsson jumps guard.
Ekart is working Haraldsson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ekart is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ekart's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Haraldsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ekart.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekart with a nice head shot there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ekart's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ekart scoring with punches to the head and body.
Haraldsson keeping moving, preventing Ekart from controlling successfully.
Ekart content to stall in guard here.
Ekart passes into half guard.
Ekart is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ekart lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ekart lands a nice short elbow.
Ekart is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ekart lands strikes from half guard.
Haraldsson trying to control here.
Ekart working Haraldsson over with strikes.
Nice strikes from Ekart there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekart scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Haraldsson is trying to control but can't.
Ekart is keen to just control but Haraldsson is a slippery customer.
Ekart lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ekart is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ekart slips a nice elbow through Haraldsson's hands, connecting with Haraldsson's forehead.
Ekart looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
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.
Ekart is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haraldsson can do to turn this around?
Ekart uses his free foot to push down on Haraldsson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Haraldsson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice elbow there by Ekart.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ekart lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Ekart dominated that second round.
That's time! Ekart's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ekart lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Haraldsson goes for a double leg but Ekart avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ekart continues to drive forward.
Ekart feinted with a counter takedown.
Haraldsson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Haraldsson looks to land a combination but Ekart avoids it well.
Ekart appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ekart on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Haraldsson. Haraldsson obviously looking to wear him down.
Haraldsson dives in and grabs Ekart's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ekart pushes down on Haraldsson's head and hops out.
Ekart tries to counter with a takedown but Haraldsson is quick to defend against it.
Sindri Haraldsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haraldsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Ekart counters with a takedown into side control.
Ekart advances nicely into full mount.
Haraldsson is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekart controlling the pace for now.
Ekart landing strikes from the mount and Haraldsson is in trouble!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekart is landing with some decent strikes but Haraldsson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ekart landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ekart working Haraldsson over with strikes here.
Ekart lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ekart controlling the position easily from mount.
Haraldsson taking shots to the head.
Ekart landing strikes from the mount and Haraldsson is in trouble!
Ekart working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ekart working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Haraldsson is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekart content just to control the position here.
Haraldsson is still in real trouble! Can Ekart finish him?
Ekart trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Haraldsson seems to have recovered his senses.
Ekart is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Haraldsson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Ekart wants to finish this one by submission but Haraldsson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ekart.
Ekart has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ekart has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Haraldsson's face.
Ekart lands a big shot there that rocks Haraldsson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekart putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Haraldsson wants to control but Ekart is having none of it.
The referee warns Haraldsson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Haraldsson wants to control but Ekart is having none of it.
Ekart looking to finish Haraldsson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Haraldsson!
Sindri Haraldsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ekart controlling the position easily from mount.
Haraldsson is looking to improve his position but Ekart isn't that keen on the idea.
Ekart trying to control but Haraldsson is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Ekart connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Haraldsson is bucking up trying to escape but Ekart cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Ekart trying to control but Haraldsson is having none of it.
Ekart lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Haraldsson hang on?
Craig Ekart is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekart raining down shots from the mount!
Haraldsson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Craig Ekart showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ekart, 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 30:25
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:25
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Ekart!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Scooby Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Stick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scooby Ali could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jack Stick's chin.
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164 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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167 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Scooby Ali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jack Stick!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stick bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Stick throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Stick connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ali some visible discomfort.
Ali is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stick scoring with punches from side control.
Ali on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ali tries to get out of the position.
Stick lands an elbow.
Stick is putting a hurting on Ali here, landing some big shots from side control.
Stick in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ali gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Stick controlling his opponent.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Stick cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stick lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ali is rocked!
Stick cracks Ali with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Stick!
Jack Stick decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Skunk Asap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joel Nicola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skunk Asap has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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214 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Skunk Asap!
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, Joel Nicola!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Peter Branson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asap moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nicola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asap manages to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Asap, right into the meat.
Asap lands a leg kick that knocks Nicola off balance momentarily.
Asap forces Nicola back against the cage and clinches.
Nicola wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nicola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nicola wants to get back to striking at distance but Asap won't allow it.
Asap breaks the clinch.
Nicola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asap manages to avoid it.
Asap is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicola lands a nice looking body shot.
Asap has closed the distance and engaged Nicola in a clinch.
Asap breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Asap avoids the body shot from Nicola.
Asap is looking to counter the offense by Nicola and move into the clinch.
Asap throws a leg kick but Nicola moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asap throws the kick towards the body but Nicola avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Nicola misses.
Asap throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nicola misses the shot to the body.
Asap throws a head kick but Nicola moves out of range.
Asap throws a head kick but Nicola moves out of range.
Asap moves out of range of the body kick.
Asap fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nicola, pushing him back against the cage.
Asap with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nicola breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nicola misses with a two punch combination.
Nicola misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Asap instigates a clinch.
Asap tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nicola tries to break free but Asap pushes him back against the cage.
Asap stalling against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asap stalling the fight.
Asap gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Asap misses with a knee to the head.
Asap breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nicola is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Asap rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nicola has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Asap.
Nicola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asap was well out of range. Poor timing from Nicola.
Asap displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nicola throws out the jab.
Nicola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asap.
Nicola throws a head kick that misses.
Nicola lands a big head kick that sends Asap tumbling to the mat! Nicola takes a step backwards and waves Asap back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Asap is rocked!
It looks like Skunk Asap has been cut.
Nicola misses with a wild body shot.
As Nicola tries to get set, Asap tries to push him back and clinch up but Nicola manages to avoid the attempt.
Oh Asap is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Asap goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nicola swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A head kick misses from Asap.
Asap seems to have got his legs back now.
Asap throws a head kick but Nicola moves out of range.
Nicola tries to keep at a distance but Asap has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asap manages to break the clinch.
Nicola checks a leg kick.
Asap buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Skunk Asap seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nicola throws a body punch but Asap moves out of range.
Nicola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asap.
Nicola jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nicola just misses with a punch to the body.
Asap is looking to slow Nicola down with leg kicks.
Asap uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nicola.
Asap shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Asap tries to clinch but Nicola moves out of range.
Nicola now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nicola swings for the body but Asap moves out of range.
Asap throws a head kick that misses.
Asap clinches up with Nicola and pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asap is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nicola is defending well for now.
Asap using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nicola has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Asap throws a knee to the head but misses.
Asap is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Asap breaks from the clinch.
Asap fakes the leg kick and cracks Nicola in the body.
Asap keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nicola moves out of range as Asap throws a body kick.
Nicola throws a body shot but no joy.
Asap connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Asap moves out of range as Nicola throws a body kick.
Nicola throws a body punch but Asap moves out of range.
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 Skunk Asap will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Skunk Asap's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nicola looks to land a body kick but Asap moved away.
The fighters circling - Nicola throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nicola moves out of range of the leg kick from Asap.
Nicola on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Asap. Asap obviously looking to wear him down.
A leg kick checked by Nicola.
Asap wants to clinch up but Nicola keeps it at a distance.
Nicola rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Asap moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nicola misses with a hook. Asap ducked under it nicely.
Asap throws a counter high kick but Nicola was just alert enough to avoid it.
Nicola misses with a body shot.
Asap fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nicola is out of range.
Asap moves out of range as Nicola throws a body kick.
Asap throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicola with a hook.
Skunk Asap is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nicola takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Asap tries to clinch but Nicola is having none of it.
Nicola checks the leg kick.
Asap throws a front kick aimed at Nicola's knee but Nicola avoids it well.
A slapping body kick lands there for Asap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asap was well out of range. Poor timing from Nicola.
Asap looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Joel Nicola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Asap wants to slow Nicola down by chopping away at his legs.
Nicola's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Asap looks for the body kick but Nicola saw that one coming.
Asap throws a head kick but Nicola moves out of range.
Nicola avoids the head kick by Asap.
Asap throws a sloppy head kick and Nicola moves out of range easily.
Nicola misses with a hook to the body
and Asap counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nicola is trying to break the clinch but Asap is controlling him.
Asap with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Nicola.
Asap tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nicola avoids it.
Asap landing knees to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicola throws a head punch that misses.
Asap tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Asap using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nicola has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Asap as Nicola tries to tie him up.
Asap has Nicola pushed against the cage.
Asap breaks from the clinch.
Asap fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nicola has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nicola misses with an uppercut. Asap saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Asap there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Asap throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nicola tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nicola takes a swing at Asap's ribcage but misses.
Asap turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nicola misses with a looping left.
Nicola misses with a hook.
Asap has closed the distance and engaged Nicola in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Nicola's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Asap using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nicola has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Asap missing with knees to the body.
Asap tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Asap keeps control of Nicola as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asap misses with a knee to the head.
Asap breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Asap wants to land a leg kick but Nicola is out of range.
Asap scores with a leg kick.
Nicola fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asap tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nicola is able to avoid easily.
Nicola lands a nice shot that snaps Asap's head back.
A chopping leg kick lands by Asap.
Asap thuds his shin into the meat of Nicola's side.
Asap moves away from the strike by Nicola.
Asap feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Asap clinches up against the cage.
Asap throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nicola blocks it with crossed arms.
Skunk Asap has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Asap with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Asap tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Skunk Asap dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Skunk Asap's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nicola connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Asap momentarily.
Asap is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nicola can do to turn this around?
Asap clinches.
Nicola wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Asap has him pressed against the cage.
Asap is pushing Nicola up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Asap keeps control of Nicola as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nicola misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of stalling here from Asap.
Nicola wants to break free but Asap has control.
Asap tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asap landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nicola looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Asap with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Asap breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Asap takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nicola throws a body punch but Asap moves out of range.
Nicola throws a body punch but Asap moves out of range.
Nicola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asap manages to avoid it.
Nicola tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Asap misses with a head kick.
Nicola throws a head kick but Asap moves out of range.
Asap misses with a head kick.
Asap tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nicola paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicola misses with an attempted mid kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Asap looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nicola tries a quick counter leg kick but Asap is wise to it.
Asap pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Asap avoids the body shot from Nicola.
A head kick misses from Asap.
Asap takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Asap fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nicola has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asap closes the distance and pushes Nicola back into the cage.
Nicola wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Asap with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Still in the clinch, Nicola scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nicola looking to slow down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicola working hard to break the clinch.
Asap has Nicola pressed against the cage, preventing Nicola from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nicola is trying to break free.
Asap working Nicola over with knees to the body.
Asap manages to break the clinch.
Asap throws a leg kick but Nicola moved away.
Nicola has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Asap.
Nicola blocks a head kick by Asap.
A slapping body kick lands there for Asap.
Nicola pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Asap has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Asap there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asap avoids the body shot from Nicola.
Asap throws out a leg kick but Nicola moves out of range and Asap only half commits.
A head kick misses from Asap.
Nicola throws a jab when Asap was well out of range.
And Asap counters with a quick kick to the body but Nicola blocks it.
Nicola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Asap looks to clinch
and Nicola counters with a nice body shot.
Nicola lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Asap at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nicola just misses with a punch to the body.
Nicola takes a kick to the side of the head.
Asap throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nicola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asap slips a straight right by Nicola.
Nicola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asap.
Nicola takes a swing at Asap's ribcage but misses.
Joel Nicola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Skunk Asap is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Asap tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Skunk Asap.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Asap, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Skunk Asap!
Skunk Asap 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Theodorou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake Theodorou has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rodrigo Gracie !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jake Theodorou!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Sandra Marshall and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Theodorou scores with a takedown into Gracie 's guard.
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie has his foot on Theodorou's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Theodorou works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Theodorou throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gracie 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.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Theodorou is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Theodorou defends it easily.
Theodorou trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theodorou avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Theodorou defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Theodorou trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Theodorou postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Theodorou lands a couple of digs.
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Theodorou defends it easily.
Gracie wants to control the position but Theodorou says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Theodorou lands with a punch from half guard.
Theodorou content to control rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theodorou is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Theodorou seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Theodorou working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Gracie 's thigh. Gracie counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Theodorou tries to pass.
Theodorou distracts Gracie with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Theodorou pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Theodorou connects with a couple of short punches.
Theodorou scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Theodorou from controlling successfully.
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Theodorou is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theodorou avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Theodorou pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Theodorou keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gracie 's head.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Theodorou controls the pace.
Theodorou with a nice head shot there.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Theodorou must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Theodorou trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Theodorou chips away with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Theodorou's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Theodorou from controlling successfully.
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Theodorou doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Theodorou manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Theodorou can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Theodorou landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Theodorou chips away with some ground and pound.
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Theodorou dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Theodorou manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gracie on his heels. He'll look to pass Gracie 's guard now, I'm sure.
Gracie working for a triangle but Theodorou defends it easily.
Theodorou has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Theodorou postures up.
Theodorou lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Theodorou is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Theodorou. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Theodorou passes Gracie 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theodorou trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well.
Gracie on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Theodorou content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theodorou working the head and body with strikes.
Theodorou lands strikes from half guard.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Theodorou is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Theodorou is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Theodorou lands strikes from half guard.
Gracie looking for a kimura from the bottom but Theodorou passes into side control!
Gracie is not content to let Theodorou control the position.
Gracie takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Theodorou working the head with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theodorou advances nicely into full mount.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Theodorou looking to finish Gracie with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gracie !
Oooooh, big shot lands for Theodorou! Gracie is hurt baaadly! Theodorou is firing away with more strikes - Gracie is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Theodorou!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Massa Hurmaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grant Morrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morrison has chosen Mystery Plane as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Massa Hurmaaja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Grant Morrison!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Michael Johnstone and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hurmaaja with a poor takedown
and Morrison counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Morrison. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Morrison.
It looks like Massa Hurmaaja has been cut.
Morrison throws a lazy right hand but Hurmaaja sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hurmaaja seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Morrison stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Morrison wants it to stay on the feet.
A jab from Morrison misses.
No luck for Hurmaaja with that takedown attempt.
Morrison throws out a counter right but Hurmaaja avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Massa Hurmaaja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hurmaaja looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hurmaaja looking to pass the guard.
Morrison keeping moving, preventing Hurmaaja from controlling successfully.
Hurmaaja postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Morrison can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurmaaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Morrison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hurmaaja is looking to work some ground and pound but Morrison has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hurmaaja missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Morrison avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hurmaaja throws a big elbow that misses.
Hurmaaja throws a big elbow that misses.
Morrison preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hurmaaja scores with a takedown into Morrison's guard.
Hurmaaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Morrison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hurmaaja postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hurmaaja throws a strike but Morrison rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hurmaaja is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Morrison is aware though and is defending well.
Hurmaaja working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Morrison doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Morrison manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Morrison stopping the sweep attempt from Hurmaaja.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurmaaja has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Morrison can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hurmaaja throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hurmaaja working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Morrison doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Hurmaaja is tightening it up a little... Morrison has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Morrison reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Morrison taps out! Nice BJJ there by Hurmaaja!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Massa Hurmaaja!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Short Fuse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Killumanti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Short Fuse!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Don Killumanti!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Santiago Holmes and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killumanti avoids the body shot from Fuse.
Killumanti looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Killumanti lands with an uppercut that bounces Fuse off the cage and back into range.
Fuse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Killumanti moves away.
Fuse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Killumanti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fuse misses with a leg kick
and Killumanti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fuse misses the shot to the body.
Killumanti misses with a few strikes there.
Fuse tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Killumanti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fuse. That's going to slow Killumanti down.
Fuse misses with an attempted mid kick.
Killumanti tries to counter with a clinch but Fuse shakes him off and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killumanti misses with a wild combination.
Killumanti looks to score with a jab to the body but Fuse is just out of range.
Fuse does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Killumanti tries to clinch but Fuse moves out of range.
Fuse takes one on the button.
Fuse throws a lazy body kick
and Killumanti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Killumanti scores with a punch to the head.
Killumanti getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fuse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fuse is looking to wear down Killumanti with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fuse misses with a head kick.
Killumanti steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fuse.
Killumanti connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuse misses with a body shot
and Killumanti counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Killumanti dips to his left and cracks Fuse with an uppercut!
Killumanti gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Killumanti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fuse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Killumanti avoids the body shot from Fuse.
Fuse goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
As Fuse backs off Killumanti throws a huge counter combo but Fuse manages to avoid it all.
Killumanti avoids the body shot from Fuse.
Killumanti takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fuse throws a body punch but Killumanti moves out of range.
Killumanti is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Fuse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Killumanti is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fuse with a body shot.
Fuse works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killumanti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fuse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Killumanti manages to avoid it.
Killumanti is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Fuse had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Killumanti misses the shot to the body.
Killumanti blocks a head kick by Fuse.
Killumanti wants to counter the offense by Fuse and move into the clinch position.
Fuse throws a sloppy body shot
letting Killumanti counter with a right hand.
Fuse throws a head kick but Killumanti moves out of range.
Fuse misses with a wild body shot.
A jab lands there for Killumanti.
Fuse connects with a nice looking jab.
Short Fuse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fuse uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Killumanti.
Killumanti avoids the body shot from Fuse.
Killumanti wants to counter the offense by Fuse and move into the clinch position.
Fuse jabs Killumanti to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killumanti digs a good body shot into Fuse's ribs.
Killumanti blocks a head kick by Fuse.
Killumanti takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Killumanti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fuse.
Fuse sets himself, and Killumanti steps forward looking for the clinch! Fuse avoids it this time.
Killumanti lands a jab to Fuse's midsection.
Fuse ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fuse misses with a hook
and Fuse takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Killumanti swings widly with a right hand
and Fuse connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Killumanti avoids a kick to the body.
Fuse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Killumanti.
Killumanti tries to clinch there but Fuse circles away.
Fuse throws a body punch but Killumanti moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Don Killumanti will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Killumanti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fuse.
Killumanti is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fuse misses with a shot to the body
and Killumanti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fuse lunges at Killumanti with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Killumanti's hand.
It looks like Don Killumanti has been cut.
Fuse takes a swing at Killumanti's ribcage but misses.
Killumanti throws out a counter right but Fuse avoids it with no problem.
Killumanti looks to land a combination but Fuse avoids it well.
Fuse misses the shot to the body.
Killumanti tries to counter with a clinch but Fuse shakes him off and moves away.
Killumanti ducks right into an uppercut from Fuse.
Killumanti lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fuse just misses with a punch to the body.
Fuse fails to land with a series of punches.
Killumanti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Killumanti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fuse.
Killumanti scores with a nice strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killumanti gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Killumanti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fuse's elbow.
Killumanti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Killumanti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fuse pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fuse keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fuse throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fuse misses with a head kick.
Killumanti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fuse scores with a push kick.
Fuse throws a body kick that misses
letting Killumanti counter with a right hand.
Killumanti throws a looping overhand right but Fuse ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killumanti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Killumanti with a nice cross.
Killumanti wants to clinch up but Fuse keeps it at a distance.
Killumanti throws a looping overhand right but Fuse ducks down to avoid it.
Fuse misses the shot to the body.
Killumanti blocks a head kick by Fuse.
Killumanti wants to counter the offense by Fuse and move into the clinch position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fuse throws a lazy uppercut
and Killumanti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fuse misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fuse takes a swing at Killumanti's ribcage but misses.
Don Killumanti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Killumanti stuns Fuse with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fuse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuse throws a body punch but Killumanti moves out of range.
Killumanti wants to counter with a clinch but Fuse pushes him away.
A big right from Killumanti misses.
Fuse drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fuse. Killumanti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fuse ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fuse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Killumanti misses with a wild combination.
Fuse misses the body punch
and Killumanti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crunch! Fuse slams his shin into Killumanti's torso.
Fuse tries to land a front kick but Killumanti steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Killumanti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fuse.
Killumanti steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fuse.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Killumanti.
Fuse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Killumanti is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Fuse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Killumanti moves away.
Killumanti now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fuse throws a right and a left that Killumanti avoids nicely.
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!
Fuse misses with an uppercut
and Killumanti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fuse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Killumanti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Killumanti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Killumanti misses.
Killumanti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fuse manages to avoid it.
Fuse throws a wild body kick that Killumanti sees coming a mile off.
Killumanti avoids the body shot from Fuse.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Don Killumanti will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Don Killumanti's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Good exchange - Fuse coming out on top.
Fuse swats away the attempt to clinch by Killumanti.
Fuse looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fuse scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Killumanti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fuse.
It looked like Fuse wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fuse misses with a body kick.
Killumanti scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Fuse.
Fuse throws a sloppy head kick and Killumanti moves out of range easily.
Fuse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Killumanti slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuse listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fuse throws a body punch but Killumanti moves out of range.
Killumanti scores with a nice right hand.
Killumanti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Killumanti moves out of range of the body kick.
Killumanti works the jab nicely.
Killumanti tries to clinch but Fuse moves out of range.
Killumanti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Killumanti connects with a crisp jab.
Fuse is rocked!
A shot to the liver by Killumanti. Beautiful body shot.
Fuse gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Killumanti.
Oh Fuse is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuse throws a half hearted mid kick.
Killumanti tries to counter with a clinch but Fuse shakes him off and moves away.
Fuse seems to have got his legs back now.
Fuse takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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!
Fuse lets loose with a powerful body kick. Killumanti will feel that in the morning.
Killumanti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Killumanti blocks a head kick by Fuse.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fuse takes a swing at Killumanti's ribcage but misses.
Killumanti uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Killumanti misses with a wild combination.
Killumanti fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fuse lands with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuse misses with a body kick.
Fuse scores with a punch to the head.
Fuse avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Fuse.
Killumanti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Killumanti wants to counter the offense by Fuse and move into the clinch position.
Fuse misses with a hook to the body
and Killumanti counters with a right hand to the body.
Killumanti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fuse.
Fuse keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fuse lands a nice hook to Killumanti's body. Killumanti takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fuse circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fuse was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Killumanti looks to land a combination. Fuse sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuse throws a front kick that sends Killumanti stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Killumanti moves away from the strike by Fuse.
Killumanti has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fuse ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fuse takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fuse throws the kick towards the body but Killumanti avoids it.
Killumanti staying out of range there.
Killumanti throws a body punch but Fuse moves out of range.
Fuse jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Fuse just misses with a punch to the body.
Killumanti doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Killumanti lands a head shot.
Fuse tries a head kick but it misses.
Killumanti steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fuse.
Killumanti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Short Fuse did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Don Killumanti's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Killumanti wants to clinch up but Fuse keeps it at a distance.
Fuse was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Don Killumanti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fuse tries to land a front kick but Killumanti steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fuse digs a good hook to Killumanti's body.
Killumanti takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Killumanti tries to clinch but Fuse moves out of range.
Fuse throws a head kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Killumanti misses.
Killumanti looks to land a combination but Fuse avoids it well.
Killumanti misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuse slips a jab from Killumanti.
Fuse scores with a jab to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Fuse!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Fuse there.
Fuse misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Killumanti counters with a nice uppercut.
Killumanti has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Fuse.
Killumanti blocks a head kick by Fuse.
Fuse throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fuse misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Killumanti counter with a right hand.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Fuse just misses with a punch to the body.
Despite the aggression on Killumanti's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fuse bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Killumanti takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Killumanti sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Fuse is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Killumanti.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuse connects with a looping right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Killumanti ducks right into an uppercut from Fuse.
Fuse uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Killumanti.
Killumanti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fuse.
Killumanti tries to counter by closing the distance.
Fuse throws out a loose jab but Killumanti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fuse throws a head kick but Killumanti moves out of range.
Fuse misses the shot to the body.
A lazy body kick from Fuse
and Killumanti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Killumanti throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Killumanti avoids the head kick by Fuse.
Fuse moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuse throws a body punch but Killumanti moves out of range.
Fuse looks to score with a jab to the body but Killumanti is just out of range.
Fuse misses with a body shot.
Killumanti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fuse throws out the jab.
Killumanti displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Killumanti looks to land a combination but Fuse avoids it well.
Fuse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Killumanti avoids a punch combination nicely.
Killumanti tries to counter by closing the distance.
Fuse keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuse connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Killumanti momentarily.
Nice body kick from Fuse.
Fuse dodges the punch combination from Killumanti.
Fuse fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Killumanti.
Fuse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Killumanti manages to avoid it.
Killumanti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fuse digs a good body shot into Killumanti's ribs.
Fuse misses with an attempted mid kick.
Killumanti wants to counter the offense by Fuse and move into the clinch position.
Killumanti throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Short Fuse had his way with Don Killumanti in that round.
The cut man is working on Don Killumanti's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Fuse throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Killumanti stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Killumanti moves out of range as Fuse throws a body kick.
Fuse sets himself, and Killumanti steps forward looking for the clinch! Fuse avoids it this time.
Killumanti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fuse.
Killumanti wants to counter with a clinch but Fuse pushes him away.
Killumanti misses the jab.
Fuse throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fuse takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Killumanti lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fuse misses with a wild body shot.
Killumanti tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuse fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fuse throws a sloppy head kick and Killumanti moves out of range easily.
Fuse misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killumanti blocks the body kick.
Fuse throws a head kick that misses.
Fuse takes a swing at Killumanti's ribcage but misses.
Killumanti steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fuse.
Killumanti throws a series of punches but Fuse moves out of range.
Fuse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Killumanti jabs Fuse to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fuse misses with a jab to the body
and Killumanti counters with a three punch combo that has Fuse backing up. Fuse nods at Killumanti to acknowledge the strikes.
Fuse misses with a wild body shot.
Fuse misses with a body shot.
Killumanti throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fuse counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Killumanti thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killumanti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fuse.
Fuse scores with a crisp jab that stopped Killumanti in his tracks.
Killumanti smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Killumanti tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fuse manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fuse misses with a right hand
and Killumanti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fuse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Killumanti moves away.
Fuse throws a lazy body kick
and Killumanti counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Killumanti blocks a head kick by Fuse.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Killumanti throws a good cross that connects.
Killumanti avoids a kick to the body.
Despite the aggression on Killumanti's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Killumanti wants to clinch up but Fuse keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuse looks to land a body kick but Killumanti moved away.
Fuse sets himself, and Killumanti steps forward looking for the clinch! Fuse avoids it this time.
Killumanti lands a lovely overhand right.
Fuse throws a body punch but Killumanti moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Fuse misses the target.
Killumanti scores with a jab to the jaw.
Killumanti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fuse just misses with a punch to the body.
Killumanti wants to counter with a clinch but Fuse pushes him away.
Killumanti avoids a kick to the body.
Oooooh!!! Killumanti has knocked Fuse down with a huge combo! Killumanti steps away and waves a wobbly Fuse back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fuse swings for the body but Killumanti moves out of range.
Fuse thows a body kick. Killumanti tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Killumanti avoids the head kick by Fuse.
Killumanti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Killumanti swinging wildly here.
Fuse appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fuse pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fuse misses with a wild body shot.
Fuse misses with a body shot
and Killumanti counters with a stiff right hand.
Fuse gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Killumanti counters with a left to the body.
Killumanti ducks under a wild hook from Fuse.
And that's the end of the fight!
Don Killumanti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Killumanti has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 47:48
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 49:46
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Don Killumanti!
Don Killumanti is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Serge Ibaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Pravola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ibaka's entrance music is S.A.R.S. - Lutka. A fine choice. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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
7 - 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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Frank Pravola!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Dirk Anderson and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pravola tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pravola throws a sloppy body shot
and Ibaka counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pravola misses with a body punch.
Ibaka lands with a right to the head.
Pravola pushes off an throws an elbow but Ibaka leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Pravola trying to land knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Ibaka.
Ibaka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pravola throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ibaka blocks an uppercut.
Ibaka blocks an uppercut.
Pravola looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ibaka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ibaka digs a right hand into Pravola's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pravola's gas tank.
Pravola tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ibaka avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pravola trying to stall but Ibaka improves his position.
Ibaka lands a nice uppercut.
Pravola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ibaka blocks an uppercut.
Pravola missing with knees to the body.
Ibaka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ibaka lands a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pravola swings wildly with an uppercut but Ibaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ibaka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ibaka lands with a short shot to the head.
Pravola working aggressively here.
Ibaka lands a body punch.
Pravola tries to throw a body punch but Ibaka avoids it by throwing Pravola back against the cage.
Ibaka lands with a left to the head.
Pravola struggles to land a body shot inside as Ibaka controls his hands.
Pravola tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ibaka avoids it.
Pravola tries to land a knee to the head but Ibaka blocks with his arms.
A short right from Ibaka.
Ibaka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Ibaka.
Pravola is rocked!
Pravola's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pravola is still on wobbly legs! Can Ibaka finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ibaka throws a big uppercut that drops Pravola! More strikes from Ibaka and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Pravola lies dazed against the cage as Ibaka celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Serge Ibaka!
Serge Ibaka is the new bantamweight champion!
Serge Ibaka decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Massimo Benvenuti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Massimo Paterno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Massimo Benvenuti!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Massimo Paterno!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Michael Johnstone and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paterno takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Paterno moves out of range as Benvenuti strikes.
Paterno takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Paterno avoids the body shot from Benvenuti.
Benvenuti scores with a nice head shot.
Paterno shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Benvenuti sprawls well. Benvenuti wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Paterno gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Benvenuti was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Paterno.
Paterno drops his hands momentarily and Benvenuti takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paterno is trying hard to land a takedown here. Benvenuti sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Benvenuti throws a body punch but Paterno moves out of range.
No luck for Paterno with that takedown attempt.
Massimo Benvenuti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Massimo Paterno.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benvenuti throws a leg kick but Paterno checks it.
And Paterno tries to counter it with a takedown but Benvenuti pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Paterno looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Benvenuti misses with a body shot.
Paterno tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Benvenuti defends well and Paterno ends up having to push Benvenuti into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Benvenuti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paterno manages to avoid it.
Paterno changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Paterno shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Massimo Benvenuti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paterno shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Benvenuti as he avoids it easily.
Benvenuti is looking to counter the offense by Paterno and move into the clinch.
Benvenuti cracks Paterno with an open hand slap.
Paterno shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Benvenuti sprawls well. Benvenuti wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Paterno gets slowly back to his feet.
Benvenuti looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Paterno shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Benvenuti counters with a left to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benvenuti connects with a body shot.
Paterno has his takedown stuffed
and Benvenuti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Paterno has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Benvenuti finds it's way round the side to connect with Paterno's head.
Benvenuti gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benvenuti lands a hook that snaps the head of Paterno backwards.
Paterno is looking for a takedown.
Benvenuti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Paterno backwards.
Paterno changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Benvenuti fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Benvenuti tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Paterno manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Paterno changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Paterno on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benvenuti lands a big uppercut and Paterno crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Paterno looks OK. Benvenuti waves Paterno back to his feet!
Paterno is rocked!
Benvenuti throws a sloppy head kick and Paterno moves out of range easily.
Paterno is still on wobbly legs! Can Benvenuti finish him?
Benvenuti scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Paterno seems to have recovered his senses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Benvenuti. Paterno shrugs it off though.
Paterno looks winded!
Benvenuti tries to close the distance and clinch but Paterno swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Benvenuti forces Paterno back against the cage and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paterno letting Benvenuti take a breather here.
Paterno breaks the clinch.
Benvenuti tries to clinch but Paterno moves out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Paterno or perhaps it was just good defense by Benvenuti, which made it look bad.
Paterno shoots and misses
and Benvenuti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paterno shoots in looking for a takedown but Benvenuti manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Paterno's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Paterno shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Benvenuti defends it nicely.
Paterno keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benvenuti.
Nice body punch from Benvenuti.
Benvenuti slaps away a takedown attempt from Paterno, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Paterno is trying hard to land a takedown here. Benvenuti sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Benvenuti closes the distance and pushes Paterno back into the cage.
Benvenuti tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Massimo Benvenuti dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Paterno will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Benvenuti takes a swing at Paterno's ribcage but misses.
Paterno gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Paterno shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Paterno tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Benvenuti defends well and Paterno ends up having to push Benvenuti into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Benvenuti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paterno can do to turn this around?
Benvenuti comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Massimo Benvenuti is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck for Paterno with that takedown attempt.
Massimo Benvenuti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Massimo Paterno.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Paterno is defended easily by Benvenuti.
Benvenuti throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benvenuti throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Paterno stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Benvenuti drops Paterno with a beautiful combination! Paterno stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Benvenuti is looking for the KO!
It looks like Massimo Paterno has been cut.
Paterno tries for a takedown but Benvenuti circles away easily
and Benvenuti rattles Paterno with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Paterno tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Benvenuti dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Paterno stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Massimo Benvenuti!
Massimo Benvenuti retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Massimo Benvenuti thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barney Gumble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nelson Frazier Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frazier Jr has chosen Calling All Cars as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the 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, Barney Gumble!
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, Nelson Frazier Jr!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gumble throws a jab but it's blocked by Frazier Jr.
Frazier Jr throws a hook but Gumble avoids it easily.
It looked like Gumble wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice body punch from Frazier Jr.
Frazier Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gumble throws out the jab.
Frazier Jr moves out of range as Gumble strikes.
Gumble doesn't manage to clinch there - Frazier Jr circles away.
Gumble drives through and clinches with Frazier Jr against the cage.
Gumble throws a head punch that misses.
Frazier Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Gumble controls his hands.
Frazier Jr blocks an uppercut.
Gumble misses with a body punch.
A short right from Gumble on the inside.
Gumble scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gumble prevents a body shot from Frazier Jr.
Frazier Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Gumble controls his hands.
Gumble misses with a punch to the body.
Frazier Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Gumble controls the action.
Frazier Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Gumble uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gumble misses with a short punch on the inside.
Frazier Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Gumble.
Frazier Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Frazier Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Frazier Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gumble fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Frazier Jr blocking some punches.
Frazier Jr tries to work over Gumble's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gumble has a couple of punches blocked by Frazier Jr.
Gumble throws a head punch that misses.
Frazier Jr prevents a body shot from Gumble.
A head punch on the inside from Gumble fails to land.
Gumble goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gumble doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Gumble as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Frazier Jr on the inside.
Gumble can't find room to land a body shot as Frazier Jr controls the action.
Gumble pushes Frazier Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Frazier Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gumble doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Frazier Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Gumble controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gumble.
Frazier Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gumble lands a right hand.
Gumble prevents a body shot from Frazier Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gumble misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gumble makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Frazier Jr prevents a body shot from Gumble.
Frazier Jr tries to work over Gumble's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gumble scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gumble.
Frazier Jr tries to throw a body punch but Gumble avoids it by throwing Frazier Jr back against the cage.
Frazier Jr lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gumble.
Frazier Jr lands a nice uppercut.
Gumble tries to work over Frazier Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Frazier Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Gumble digs a right hand underneath Frazier Jr's ribcage. Frazier Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Frazier Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Gumble.
Frazier Jr working aggressively here.
Gumble lands a left hand.
Gumble struggles to land a body shot inside as Frazier Jr controls his hands.
Frazier Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frazier Jr.
Gumble has a couple of punches blocked by Frazier Jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gumble lands a left hand that snaps the head of Frazier Jr backwards.
A right hand to the body from Frazier Jr.
Gumble lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gumble lands with a short shot to the head.
Frazier Jr looks winded!
Gumble lands a right hand.
Frazier Jr is rocked!
Frazier Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frazier Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Gumble finish him?
Gumble unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Frazier Jr! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Gumble is unloading with more strikes now! Frazier Jr drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barney Gumble!
Barney Gumble retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Barney Gumble, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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