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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vadim Biryukov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Sambo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vadim Biryukov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Fedor Sambo!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, David Hoff and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sambo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Biryukov.
The fighters circling - Sambo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sambo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Biryukov doesn't seem bothered though.
Sambo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sambo misses with a series of wild punches.
Sambo blocks a jab.
Sambo misses with a left hand
and Biryukov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Fedor Sambo has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sambo punishes Biryukov's body with a nice straight punch.
A nice combination there by Sambo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sambo throws a combination that misses
and Biryukov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sambo swings for the body but Biryukov moves out of range.
Sambo punishes Biryukov's body with a nice straight punch.
Sambo tests Biryukov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sambo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sambo tests Biryukov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sambo throws a right hand that misses
and Biryukov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Biryukov is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Sambo misses with the combination.
Biryukov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sambo misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Sambo does no damage.
Biryukov misses with a left hand
and Biryukov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No joy there for Biryukov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sambo misses with an uppercut.
Biryukov throwing a counter right hand but Sambo manages to avoid it.
Fedor Sambo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sambo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Biryukov back to the cage. Sambo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sambo misses with a left hand
and Biryukov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sambo with a jab.
Sambo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sambo looks to land a combination but Biryukov avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biryukov moves away from the strike by Sambo.
Biryukov misses with a right hand
and Sambo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sambo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sambo has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Sambo jabs Biryukov right on the nose. Biryukov blinks but takes it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Biryukov. Sambo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sambo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Biryukov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sambo throws a series of punches but Biryukov moves out of range.
Biryukov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sambo throws a body shot but no joy.
Sambo lands with a right hand.
Biryukov drops his hands momentarily and Sambo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sambo misses with an uppercut. Biryukov saw that one coming.
Biryukov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sambo.
Biryukov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Biryukov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sambo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Biryukov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sambo throws a series of punches but Biryukov moves out of range.
Biryukov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Biryukov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Biryukov ducks under a wild hook from Sambo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Sambo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fedor Sambo's cut.
That's time! Biryukov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Biryukov misses with a lunging right hand
and Sambo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sambo swings for the body but Biryukov moves out of range.
Biryukov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sambo.
Sambo lands with a good body shot.
Sambo misses the jab.
Biryukov misses with an uppercut
and Sambo counters with a nice uppercut.
Sambo missing with a left hand there. Biryukov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Biryukov.
Biryukov takes one to the chin there.
Sambo with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biryukov ducks under a wild hook from Sambo.
Biryukov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sambo manages to circle out of the way.
Sambo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sambo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Biryukov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sambo.
Biryukov walks into a left hand.
Biryukov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Biryukov misses with a hook.
Sambo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A slow jab from Sambo misses its intended target.
Sambo misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biryukov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sambo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Biryukov dodges the punch combination from Sambo.
Sambo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Biryukov.
Biryukov misses with an uppercut.
Sambo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Biryukov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Biryukov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sambo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Biryukov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sambo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sambo throws a right and a left that Biryukov avoids nicely.
Fedor Sambo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sambo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Biryukov misses with an uppercut. Sambo saw that one coming.
Fedor Sambo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Biryukov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Biryukov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Biryukov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sambo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Biryukov scrambles back to his feet.
Sambo wants to clinch.
It looked like Biryukov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sambo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biryukov lands a jab to the nose.
Nice jab there from Sambo.
Sambo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Biryukov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big left from Sambo misses.
Sambo loads up on a big right hand but Biryukov slips the punch.
Biryukov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sambo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Sambo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fedor Sambo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Sambo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Biryukov circles away quickly and effectively.
Sambo clinches up with Biryukov and pushes him back against the cage.
Biryukov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Biryukov.
Sambo misses with a punch to the body.
Sambo blocks a body shot from Biryukov.
Biryukov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Biryukov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sambo tries to work over Biryukov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sambo leaning against his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sambo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Biryukov tries to work over Sambo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Biryukov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Biryukov misses with a body punch.
Sambo misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Biryukov as Sambo tries to tie him up.
Sambo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Biryukov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Biryukov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Biryukov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sambo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Biryukov scrambles back to his feet.
Biryukov throws a lazy uppercut
and Sambo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Biryukov thinking.
Biryukov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sambo fails to land with a series of punches.
Biryukov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sambo.
Biryukov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Biryukov. Sambo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Biryukov closes the distance and pushes Sambo back into the cage.
Sambo is trying to break the clinch but Biryukov is controlling him.
Biryukov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sambo throws a shot to the body.
Biryukov throws a right hand that misses
and Sambo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sambo misses the shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from Sambo misses.
Sambo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sambo misses with a lunging right hand
and Biryukov counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sambo throws out a powerful jab.
A big right from Sambo misses.
Sambo misses the shot to the body.
Sambo clinches.
Biryukov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sambo's elbow.
Vadim Biryukov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Biryukov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sambo backwards.
A right hand to the body from Biryukov.
Biryukov lands a shoulder strike.
Biryukov misses with a punch to the body.
Sambo wants to break free but Biryukov has control.
Biryukov breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biryukov throws a hook to the side of Sambo's head but Sambo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sambo throws a jab when Biryukov was well out of range.
Sambo misses with a right hand
and Biryukov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sambo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Biryukov misses with a body punch
enabling Sambo to counter with a crisp jab.
Sambo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Biryukov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sambo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fedor Sambo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sambo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Biryukov looks to land a right hand but Sambo moved out of range.
Biryukov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sambo lands with a good body shot.
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 Vadim Biryukov.
I think Sambo 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fedor Sambo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Duke Hazzard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaupe Akuapehuale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duke Hazzard 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 welterweight 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, Duke Hazzard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kaupe Akuapehuale!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, David Hoff and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akuapehuale swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hazzard tries to counter with a takedown but Akuapehuale is quick to defend against it.
Akuapehuale lands a nice hook to Hazzard's body. Hazzard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Akuapehuale has taken the fight to the clinch.
Akuapehuale is struggling to control the position.
Hazzard has Akuapehuale pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Akuapehuale manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Akuapehuale lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hazzard backwards.
Akuapehuale stops a takedown attempt from Hazzard.
Hazzard wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Akuapehuale lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Akuapehuale gets underhooks to prevent Hazzard's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Duke Hazzard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hazzard tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Akuapehuale.
Akuapehuale stalling.
Akuapehuale just leaning against Hazzard, taking a breather.
Akuapehuale lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hazzard backwards.
Akuapehuale gets through Hazzard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akuapehuale lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Akuapehuale.
Akuapehuale digs a right hand into Hazzard's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hazzard's gas tank.
Akuapehuale throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hazzard is breathing heavily.
Akuapehuale lands a left hand.
Hazzard works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Akuapehuale looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hazzard is one step ahead there.
Akuapehuale managing to control the position.
Akuapehuale is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Akuapehuale holds on and takes a little breather.
Hazzard is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Akuapehuale is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Akuapehuale has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hazzard doesn't manage to clinch there - Akuapehuale circles away.
Akuapehuale is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hazzard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hazzard is looking to clinch but Akuapehuale is avoiding it.
Akuapehuale scores with a jab.
Hazzard looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Akuapehuale rushes Hazzard and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Akuapehuale stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Akuapehuale.
Hazzard wants to take the fight to the mat but Akuapehuale manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hazzard tries to stall but Akuapehuale uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hazzard looking for a takedown.
Akuapehuale lands a left hand.
Hazzard is rocked!
Akuapehuale pushes Hazzard against the cage. Akuapehuale is working some dirty boxing. Akuapehuale pushes off with a quick right hook! Hazzard goes down! Hazzard tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Akuapehuale moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaupe Akuapehuale!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cameron Hicks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmie Craig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Cameron Hicks!
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, Jimmie Craig!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Daniel Franklin and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hicks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Craig.
Hicks half committed to a counter leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Craig.
Craig lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hicks fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Craig throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hicks tries to counter with a takedown but Craig is quick to defend against it.
Craig drops Hicks with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hicks looks back up at him and smiles so Craig waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Hicks is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hicks drops his hands for a split second and Craig immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Hicks face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Craig follows up with a right hand that knocks Hicks into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jimmie Craig!
During a confident post fight interview, Jimmie Craig 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 Jet Hemi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Goatboy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hemi comes to the cage accompanied by Satyricon - Fuel For Hatred. Jet Hemi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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140 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jet Hemi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Randy Goatboy!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Peter Branson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goatboy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Goatboy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Goatboy drives through and clinches with Hemi against the cage.
Goatboy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slow jab from Hemi misses its intended target.
Goatboy wants to counter with a clinch but Hemi pushes him away.
Goatboy checks a leg kick nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Goatboy.
Goatboy feints and then cracks Hemi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hemi down.
Hemi scores with a jab to the body.
Hemi looks to throw the jab but Goatboy is out of range.
Hemi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Goatboy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Goatboy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hemi moves away.
Hemi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goatboy moves away.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hemi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Goatboy - the referee stops the clock and Hemi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Goatboy. Hemi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hemi connects with a stiff jab that staggers Goatboy - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jet Hemi!
During a confident post fight interview, Jet Hemi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adonai King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maki Pulu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pulu has chosen Alive as his entrance music. The key to victory for Adonai King has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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280 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Adonai King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Maki Pulu!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Daniel Franklin and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pulu fails with a takedown attempt.
King swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
King connects with a body shot that sends Pulu's belly button to the back.
Pulu shoots in looking for a takedown. King tries to sprawl out of it but Pulu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. King manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
King tries to clinch there but Pulu circles away.
King lands with a straight right. Pulu didn't see that one coming.
It looks like Maki Pulu has been cut.
King wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King slips under a jab.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Pulu is just out of range.
Pulu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
King wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Adonai King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maki Pulu.
King takes a swing at Pulu's ribcage but misses.
Pulu dives in and grabs King's left leg, looking for a takedown. King pushes down on Pulu's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King tests Pulu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pulu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
King scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot by King.
Pulu takes one to the side of the head.
King lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pulu dives in for a single leg takedown but King sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
King seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
King gets caught flat footed, as Pulu shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pulu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pulu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pulu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pulu drops back looking for a leg! King is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and King manages to kick Pulu off! Pulu jumps back into King's guard.
Pulu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pulu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pulu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pulu drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Pulu as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! King screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Pulu! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Maki Pulu!
Our winner, Maki Pulu, 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ruan Pott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Bravo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pott kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Winter Rose. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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208 lbs
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205 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ruan Pott!
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, Johnny Bravo!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Peter Branson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pott closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pott not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pott prevents Bravo from improving his position.
Bravo looking for submissions off his back.
Bravo tries to get to full guard but Pott has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pott missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pott throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pott wants to free his trapped foot but Bravo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bravo wants to control but Pott is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pott thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bravo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bravo regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Pott.
Bravo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pott defends well.
Pott working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bravo's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravo pulls Pott in close to prevent any damage.
Pott pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bravo is keeping the position for now.
Pott got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bravo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pott has managed to get both his arms back between Bravo's legs - danger averted.
Bravo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bravo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pott gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bravo trying to keep a closed guard but Pott is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pott can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bravo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pott can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bravo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pott postures up in Bravo's guard and throws a big left but Bravo blocks it.
Bravo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pott is in close to Bravo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pott is looking to advance position but Bravo has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Pott is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bravo is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Pott to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Pott shrugs it off.
Pott regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Johnny Bravo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bravo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pott tries to avoid it but Bravo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pott to the ground. Pott escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pott manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bravo on his heels. He'll look to pass Bravo's guard now, I'm sure.
Pott working some strikes from top position.
Pott sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bravo's guard.
Pott not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pott is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Bravo keeping full guard, as Pott tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pott scoring with some ground and pound.
Bravo is rocked!
Pott postures up and lands a big shot to Bravo's brow.
Bravo is still in real trouble! Can Pott finish him?
Pott arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Bravo's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ruan Pott!
After winning the bout, Ruan Pott thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Rabago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Hate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harry Hate will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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215 lbs
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218 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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Roger Rabago!
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, Harry Hate!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Bart Greer and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rabago closes the distance and clinches.
Hate breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rabago connects with a jab.
Hate lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rabago has managed to clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Rabago fails to land.
Rabago lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hate is trying to break the clinch but Rabago has him pressed against the cage.
Rabago throws a punch but it's blocked by Hate.
Rabago misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rabago.
Hate wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hate wants to break free but Rabago has control.
Rabago misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rabago tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hate's elbow.
Hate blocking some punches.
Hate's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hate looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rabago misses with some punches.
Rabago gets through Hate's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rabago.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hate has had enough of the clinch but Rabago keeps him there for the moment.
Rabago tries to work over Hate's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hate.
Rabago throws a punch but it's blocked by Hate.
Hate wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hate tries to break the clinch but Rabago is controlling the position.
Rabago lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hate or not.
Rabago misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rabago misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hate escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hate tries a head kick but it misses.
Rabago gets a clinch.
A short uppercut from Rabago.
Rabago misses with a body punch.
Hate blocks a body shot from Rabago.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hate has had enough of the clinch but Rabago keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hate is trying to break the clinch but Rabago has him pressed against the cage.
Rabago is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hate is keeping busy.
Hate is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rabago lands with a light punch inside.
Hate wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hate tries to break the clinch but Rabago is controlling the position.
Hate breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rabago tries to clinch up but Hate circles away and keeps his distance.
Harry Hate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rabago avoids the head kick by Hate.
A little feinted left hand from Rabago on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rabago takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hate throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Rabago counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hate keeps the fight on the outside.
Hate throws out a counter right but Rabago avoids it with no problem.
Rabago takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rabago lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hate swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hate delivers a nice body kick.
Rabago wants to clinch up but Hate keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hate is looking to slow Rabago down with leg kicks.
Hate throws a series of punches but Rabago moves out of range.
Hate ducks under a wild hook from Rabago.
Rabago rushes Hate and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Rabago.
Rabago fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rabago misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hate prevents a body shot from Rabago.
Still in the clinch, Rabago scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rabago definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hate breaks from the clinch.
Rabago takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rabago's corner calls for a 1-2. Rabago obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rabago instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Rabago.
Rabago is working Hate over against the cage.
Rabago displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hate up against the cage.
Hate manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hate throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rabago counters with a straight right hand.
Hate throws a head kick that Rabago semi-blocks.
Rabago fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hate, pushing him back against the cage.
Hate breaks from the clinch.
Rabago takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rabago drives through and clinches with Hate against the cage.
Rabago swings wildly with an uppercut but Hate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hate manages to break the clinch.
Rabago lands a jab.
Rabago showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hate.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rabago has Hate up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Rabago dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rabago closes the distance and pushes Hate back into the cage.
Rabago prevents Hate from breaking the clinch.
Rabago misses with some punches.
Hate escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rabago darts in and clinches Hate up against the cage.
Hate manages to break the clinch.
Harry Hate seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rabago getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rabago connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hate. Hate circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rabago moves out of range of the body kick from Hate.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hate.
Hate throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Rabago counters with a straight right hand.
Rabago moves out of range of the body kick from Hate.
Hate misses the jab.
Hate lands a high kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rabago wants to clinch up but Hate keeps it at a distance.
Rabago drives through and clinches with Hate against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rabago creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hate is looking to break free of the clinch but Rabago has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Hate's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rabago wants to stall.
Hate has had enough of the clinch but Rabago keeps him there for the moment.
Rabago scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rabago is stalling here.
A short left from Rabago.
Hate wants to get back to striking at distance but Rabago won't allow it.
Hate wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hate.
A short uppercut from Rabago.
Rabago is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hate can do to turn this around?
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rabago.
Hate escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rabago tries to clinch but Hate moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hate misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rabago tries to clinch up but Hate circles away and keeps his distance.
Rabago gets a clinch.
Hate escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hate misses with a double jab
and Rabago counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rabago scores with a body shot.
Hate looks to throw the jab but Rabago is out of range.
A head kick misses from Hate.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hate throws a sloppy body shot
and Rabago connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rabago tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hate swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hate avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rabago is looking to clinch.
Rabago is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rabago wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hate tries to bum rush Rabago with a series of wild strikes but Rabago uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rabago appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hate ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rabago moves away.
Rabago tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hate manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hate throws a sloppy head kick and Rabago moves out of range easily.
Rabago gets a clinch.
Rabago tries a body shot but Hate blocks it.
Rabago trying to control the position but instead, Hate has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rabago into the cage.
Rabago trying to stall but Hate improves his position.
Hate is trying to break free.
Rabago has Hate pressed against the cage, preventing Hate from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rabago tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hate's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hate.
Hate breaks the clinch.
Rabago tries to clinch but Hate moves out of range.
Hate is looking for the big counter here.
Rabago looks to clinch
and Hate counters with a left and a right that stings Rabago.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rabago fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hate doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hate looks to land a combination but Rabago avoids it well.
Rabago keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Hate tries to get set, Rabago tries to push him back and clinch up but Hate manages to avoid the attempt.
Hate throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rabago moves in looking to clinch but Hate pushes him off.
Hate throws a leg kick that misses.
A solid body kick from Hate.
Rabago is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rabago takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rabago slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hate circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hate swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rabago gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rabago keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hate's efforts to push away.
Hate prevents a body shot from Rabago.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rabago creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Rabago fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Roger Rabago will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Nice shot lands for Hate.
Hate lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rabago will feel that in the morning.
Hate looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hate throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rabago is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hate.
Rabago looks to land a right hand but Hate moved out of range.
A nice side step and Hate releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rabago connects with the punch.
Hate chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rabago tries to clinch there but Hate circles away.
Hate wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hate scores with a spinning back kick!
Hate looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rabago tries to clinch up but Hate circles away and keeps his distance.
Hate throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rabago sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rabago has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rabago lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rabago tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hate is trying to force a seperation but Rabago has the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabago swings wildly with an uppercut but Hate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hate has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hate looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hate prevents a body shot from Rabago.
Rabago misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hate's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rabago makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hate wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rabago doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hate wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rabago lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hate is trying to break free.
Rabago misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hate breaks the clinch.
Rabago moves out of range of the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hate throws a sloppy head kick and Rabago moves out of range easily.
Rabago was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hate throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rabago tries to clinch up but Hate circles away and keeps his distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hate, as that shot connected.
Rabago avoids the head kick by Hate.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hate.
Hate misses with a hook
and Rabago counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rabago wants to clinch.
Rabago moves in looking to clinch but Hate pushes him off.
Rabago rushes Hate and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hate has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Roger Rabago has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rabago digs a right hand into Hate's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hate's gas tank.
Hate takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rabago lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hate backwards.
A short uppercut from Rabago.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hate is trying to break free.
Rabago has Hate pressed against the cage, preventing Hate from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rabago.
Rabago swings wildly with an uppercut but Hate uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rabago.
Stalling in the clinch from Rabago.
Hate is trying to break the clinch but Rabago has him pressed against the cage.
Rabago throws a head punch that misses.
Rabago throws a head punch that misses.
Rabago misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hate breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rabago avoids a kick to the body.
Hate misses with a hook. Rabago ducked under it nicely.
Hate misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rabago tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Harry Hate has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hate swats away the attempt to clinch by Rabago.
Rabago connects with a crisp jab.
Rabago tries to close the distance and clinch but Hate swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rabago moves in looking to clinch but Hate pushes him off.
Hate keeps the fight on the outside.
Hate connects with a single shot there.
Rabago tries to clinch up but Hate circles away and keeps his distance.
Hate tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rabago is looking to counter punch.
Hate throws a hook but Rabago blocks it.
Rabago fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hate misses with a series of wild punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hate throws a head kick but Rabago moves out of range.
Roger Rabago is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rabago rushes Hate and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Hate on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Harry Hate.
I think Rabago has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Rabago!
Roger Rabago 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Thaddeus Fitzgerald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Franks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thaddeus Fitzgerald has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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144 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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133 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Thaddeus Fitzgerald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tom Franks!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Sandra Marshall and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzgerald missing with a left hand there. Franks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A combination from Fitzgerald does no damage.
Fitzgerald connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
It looks like Tom Franks has been cut.
Fitzgerald uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Franks.
Fitzgerald lands a body shot.
Fitzgerald takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fitzgerald scores with a kick to the body.
Fitzgerald digs a good body shot into Franks's ribs.
Franks fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fitzgerald moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzgerald scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Franks misses with a right hand
and Franks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fitzgerald looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Franks swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fitzgerald slips a straight right by Franks.
Fitzgerald drives through and clinches with Franks against the cage.
Fitzgerald taking a breather.
Fitzgerald working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Franks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzgerald is pressed up against the cage. Franks has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fitzgerald down to the mat. Fitzgerald avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fitzgerald moves into range and clinches up with Franks.
Fitzgerald lands a hook that snaps the head of Franks backwards.
Fitzgerald lands a left hand that snaps the head of Franks backwards.
Fitzgerald tries to land a knee to the head but Franks blocks with his arms.
Franks being controlled against the cage.
Fitzgerald lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fitzgerald throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fitzgerald taking a breather.
Fitzgerald tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fitzgerald scores with a knee to the head.
Fitzgerald tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Franks avoids it.
Fitzgerald lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fitzgerald with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fitzgerald is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Franks is defending well for now.
Fitzgerald cracks Franks with a nice body shot.
Franks looking for a takedown.
Fitzgerald lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fitzgerald controlling the action here for a moment.
Fitzgerald misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fitzgerald goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fitzgerald throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Franks blocks it with crossed arms.
Fitzgerald scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fitzgerald scores with a nice hook to the head.
A knee to the head by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald tries to throw a body punch but Franks avoids it by throwing Fitzgerald back against the cage.
We've been informed that Franks has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Franks blocks an uppercut.
Franks wants a takedown but no success here.
Thaddeus Fitzgerald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Franks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Fitzgerald on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald avoiding damage.
Fitzgerald lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Franks's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Fitzgerald fails to land.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Franks blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Fitzgerald - that landed with a thud.
Fitzgerald missing with knees to the body.
Fitzgerald swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thaddeus Fitzgerald dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tom Franks's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jab by Franks.
Fitzgerald tries to clinch up but Franks circles away and keeps his distance.
Franks misses with the combination.
Franks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fitzgerald appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Franks darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thaddeus Fitzgerald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fitzgerald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Franks catches Fitzgerald with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fitzgerald misses the shot to the body.
Franks lands a jab to the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fitzgerald uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Franks.
Franks throws out a loose jab but Fitzgerald uses good head movement to avoid it.
Franks looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzgerald is just out of range.
Fitzgerald was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Franks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzgerald was well out of range. Poor timing from Franks.
Franks throws out a loose jab but Fitzgerald uses good head movement to avoid it.
Franks throws a hook to the side of Fitzgerald's head but Fitzgerald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Franks backs away, Fitzgerald returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzgerald connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Franks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Franks scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Franks tries to bum rush Fitzgerald with a series of wild strikes but Fitzgerald uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzgerald throws a jab when Franks was well out of range.
Fitzgerald misses with a straight left.
Fitzgerald connects with the punch.
Fitzgerald avoids the body shot from Franks.
Franks misses with the combination.
Fitzgerald lands with an overhand left.
Fitzgerald lands with a shot to the body.
Franks cracks Fitzgerald with an open hand slap.
Fitzgerald will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A good leg kick by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Franks is able to avoid easily.
A shot to the liver by Franks. Beautiful body shot.
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!
Franks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzgerald throws a body punch but Franks moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Fitzgerald scores with a four punch combination!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Franks.
Franks shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Fitzgerald eats them both and turns towards Franks to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Franks misses the jab.
Franks misses the shot to the body.
Fitzgerald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fitzgerald throws a head kick but Franks moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Franks slips a jab and a cross from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald misses with a two punch combination.
Franks connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fitzgerald drops his hands momentarily and Franks takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Franks works Fitzgerald's body with a nice hook.
Fitzgerald looks to land a combination. Franks sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Franks throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fitzgerald wants to clinch.
Franks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fitzgerald moves away.
Franks lands an overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fitzgerald scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Franks listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Franks connects with a right hand. Fitzgerald shakes it off.
Franks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fitzgerald throws a nice looking combination but Franks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tom Franks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Franks misses with a body shot.
Franks tries to bum rush Fitzgerald with a series of wild strikes but Fitzgerald uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Franks bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fitzgerald's head backwards.
Franks lands a body shot.
Fitzgerald bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Danga de danga de dang - Fitzgerald scores with a four punch combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Franks dodges the punch combination from Fitzgerald.
Nice shot lands for Franks.
Franks connects with a right hand. Fitzgerald shakes it off.
Fitzgerald moves away from the strike by Franks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald throws an overhand right that lands on Franks's shoulder, as Franks tries to avoid the shot.
Franks throws a big shot that misses.
Fitzgerald is looking to counter punch.
Good exchange - Fitzgerald coming out on top.
Fitzgerald instigates a clinch.
Thaddeus Fitzgerald has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fitzgerald trying to land knees to the body.
Fitzgerald manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Fitzgerald tries to land knees in the clinch but Franks avoids the damage to the body.
Fitzgerald tries a body shot but Franks blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzgerald lands a nice uppercut.
Fitzgerald dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Fitzgerald tries to work over Franks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Franks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tom Franks's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A telegraphed right hand from Franks misses the target.
Franks ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fitzgerald pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Franks scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fitzgerald thows a leg kick but Franks checks it
and Franks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fitzgerald is rocked!
Sloppy strikes from Franks. Those never looked like landing.
Franks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Franks with a nice cross.
Oh Fitzgerald is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Franks's corner calls for a 1-2. Franks obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Franks cracks Fitzgerald with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Fitzgerald tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Franks pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Fitzgerald is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Franks!
Tom Franks bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Medvedev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Bob Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Excellent MT
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nikolai Medvedev!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bobby Bob Bob!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Sandra Marshall and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick from Medvedev lands but Bob Bob takes it in his stride.
Bob Bob tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Medvedev.
Medvedev gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bob Bob.
Medvedev throws a leg kick but Bob Bob moved away.
It seemed like Bob Bob was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Medvedev throws an off balance right hand
and Bob Bob counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bob Bob.
Bob Bob misses with a body punch.
Medvedev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Medvedev wants to stall.
Medvedev 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.
Medvedev tries to break free but Bob Bob pushes him back against the cage.
Bob Bob misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bob Bob goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bob Bob misses with a short punch on the inside.
Medvedev stalling in the clinch but Bob Bob improves position.
Medvedev taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Medvedev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob Bob misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bob Bob misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bob Bob misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Medvedev fails to land.
Medvedev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Medvedev blocks a body shot from Bob Bob.
Medvedev stalling the fight.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Medvedev fails to land.
Bob Bob lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bob Bob misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bob Bob swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Bob Bob fails to land.
Medvedev tries to stall but Bob Bob uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bob Bob is stalling here.
Medvedev slowing the pace effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Medvedev is trying to maintain a safe position but Bob Bob gets an underhook and turns Medvedev into the cage.
Bob Bob throws a head punch that misses.
Bob Bob is pushing Medvedev up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Medvedev lands a left hand.
Bob Bob gets through Medvedev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Bob Bob.
Bob Bob has a couple of punches blocked by Medvedev.
Bob Bob stalling the fight.
Medvedev stalling in the clinch but Bob Bob improves position.
Bob Bob blocks a body shot from Medvedev.
Bob Bob misses with a hook to the ribs.
A bit of stalling here from Medvedev.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medvedev is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bob Bob swings wildly with an uppercut but Medvedev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Medvedev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bob Bob working aggressively here.
Bob Bob fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bob Bob lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Medvedev.
Medvedev is looking to control Bob Bob's arms but Bob Bob gets an underhook and turns him. Now Medvedev has his back to the cage.
Medvedev can't find room to land a body shot as Bob Bob controls the action.
Bob Bob misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Medvedev wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bob Bob misses with a short punch on the inside.
Medvedev avoiding damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Medvedev - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Medvedev for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medvedev misses with some punches.
Medvedev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bob Bob has him pressed against the cage.
Medvedev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Medvedev lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Medvedev.
Medvedev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Medvedev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Medvedev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Bob Bob misses the target.
Medvedev finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Medvedev loads up on a big right hand but Bob Bob slips the punch.
Bob Bob blocks a head kick by Medvedev.
Bob Bob looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bob Bob scores with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bob Bob crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Medvedev - the referee stops the clock and Bob Bob gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Medvedev. Bob Bob manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Medvedev throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
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 Nikolai Medvedev will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Medvedev throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bob Bob counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Medvedev throws a wild body kick that Bob Bob sees coming a mile off.
Bob Bob missing with a left hand there. Medvedev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Medvedev throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bob Bob's head.
Medvedev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bob Bob! But no joy.
Bob Bob slips under a jab.
Medvedev throws a head kick that misses
and Bob Bob counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Medvedev working aggressively here.
Bob Bob misses with the head strike.
Bob Bob tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Medvedev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medvedev blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Medvedev.
Bob Bob throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Medvedevs head.
Bob Bob fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bob Bob fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob Bob stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bob Bob prevents a body shot from Medvedev.
Bob Bob has a couple of punches blocked by Medvedev.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bob Bob.
Medvedev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Medvedev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Medvedev cracks Bob Bob with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bob Bob paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Medvedev throws a leg kick
and Medvedev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Medvedev scores with a jab to the head.
A slow jab from Bob Bob misses its intended target.
A punch combination from Medvedev misses.
Medvedev throws a sloppy head kick and Bob Bob moves out of range easily.
Bob Bob avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Medvedev tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bob Bob tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Medvedev misses with a kick to the body
and Bob Bob counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bob Bob moves out of range as Medvedev throws a body kick.
Bob Bob looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nikolai Medvedev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bob Bob tries to close the distance and clinch up but Medvedev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Medvedev fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bob Bob just manages to avoid it.
Bob Bob throws a nice looking combination but Medvedev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Medvedev misses the target.
Nikolai Medvedev is winning the standup battle so far.
Medvedev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Medvedev misses with a hook
and Medvedev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Medvedev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot by Medvedev.
Bob Bob misses with a body shot.
Medvedev looks for the body kick but Bob Bob saw that one coming.
Medvedev throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Medvedev slips under a jab from Bob Bob.
Medvedev takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Medvedev is rocked!
Medvedev thows a leg kick but Bob Bob checks it
and Bob Bob counters with a big left hand that crumples Medvedev! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobby Bob Bob!
Bobby Bob Bob is the new bantamweight champion!
As Bobby Bob Bob got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: It's me Bobby Bob Bob!!! What up?'.
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