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Highland Games 63 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keijo Virtanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Lazaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Virtanen comes to the cage accompanied by Maamme Laulu. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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250 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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250 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Keijo Virtanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pedro Lazaro!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Bart Greer and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Virtanen throws a hook but Lazaro blocks it.
A nice side step and Lazaro releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Virtanen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lazaro defends well and Virtanen ends up having to push Lazaro into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Virtanen misses with an uppercut.
Lazaro tries to counter with a clinch but Virtanen shakes him off and moves away.
A shot to the body from Lazaro misses
and Virtanen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Virtanen tries to pass to full mount but Lazaro defends it.
Virtanen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lazaro doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Virtanen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virtanen maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Lazaro could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Virtanen has cracked it and Lazaro is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Virtanen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Keijo Virtanen!
Keijo Virtanen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Pedro Lazaro was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm not done yet!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Massimo Benvenuti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnavut Sevket (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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182 lbs
14 - 2 - 0 |
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192 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Massimo Benvenuti!
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, Arnavut Sevket!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Dirk Anderson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benvenuti takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Benvenuti pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sevket is out of range and Benvenuti settles back down.
Sevket avoids the body shot from Benvenuti.
Arnavut Sevket seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sevket avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Benvenuti throws a head kick but Sevket moves out of range.
Sevket 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.
Sevket works Benvenuti's body with a nice hook.
A cross from Benvenuti lands.
It looks like Arnavut Sevket has been cut.
Sevket moves out of range of the leg kick from Benvenuti.
Benvenuti avoids the body shot from Sevket.
Sevket jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sevket misses with a body shot
and Benvenuti counters with a nice uppercut.
Sevket throws a predictable looking body shot
and Benvenuti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Benvenuti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sevket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sevket gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Benvenuti counter with a right hand.
Massimo Benvenuti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sevket swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benvenuti definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sevket misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benvenuti.
Benvenuti's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sevket connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Benvenuti scrambles back to his feet.
A slow jab from Sevket misses its intended target.
Benvenuti throws a shot to the body.
Benvenuti lands with an overhand left.
Sevket moves away from the strike by Benvenuti.
Sevket circles away from the clinch attempt.
Benvenuti tries to clinch but Sevket is having none of it.
Benvenuti tries to clinch up.
Sevket lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sevket moves out of range as Benvenuti throws a body kick.
Sevket tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sevket looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Benvenuti!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sevket lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sevket with the ground and pound but Benvenuti regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Sevket throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sevket lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benvenuti is staying active underneath Sevket, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Benvenuti has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sevket is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benvenuti is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sevket is looking to take a break and control but Benvenuti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benvenuti is concentrating on defense, preventing Sevket from advancing position.
Sevket throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sevket lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Benvenuti avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sevket.
Sevket looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sevket thows a huge punch but Benvenuti dodges it nicely.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Benvenuti avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sevket.
Ground and pound from Sevket.
Sevket sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Benvenuti defending well though.
Sevket takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sevket lands with a punch from half guard.
Sevket not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sevket has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sevket wants to control but Benvenuti is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnavut Sevket dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arnavut Sevket's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Benvenuti is looking to clinch but Sevket is avoiding it.
Benvenuti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benvenuti throws a head kick that misses.
Sevket dips to his left and cracks Benvenuti with an uppercut!
Sevket lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sevket misses with an uppercut
and Benvenuti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Benvenuti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sevket has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sevket moves out of range of the body kick.
Sevket drives through with a takedown into guard.
Arnavut Sevket has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sevket trying to control the position from guard on top but Benvenuti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sevket throws a big right hand that misses.
Benvenuti preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sevket postures up and lands a big shot to Benvenuti's brow.
Benvenuti keeping full guard, as Sevket tries to pass.
Sevket makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Benvenuti avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Benvenuti on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Benvenuti tries to get out of the position.
Sevket trying to control the position from guard on top but Benvenuti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Benvenuti wants to sweep here but Sevket controlling him for the moment.
Sevket throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sevket drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sevket is pushing down on Benvenuti's leg trying to pass to half guard. Benvenuti is fighting to maintain full guard but Sevket has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sevket not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sevket missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Benvenuti is in trouble now - Sevket has advanced to mount!
Benvenuti can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sevket postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Benvenuti bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Sevket and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arnavut Sevket!
Massimo Benvenuti spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back stronger!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eirikur Adalsteinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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208 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter fighter
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
10 - 3 - 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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eirikur Adalsteinn!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Peter Branson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
No joy there for Adalsteinn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Adalsteinn throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
A jab from Adalsteinn misses.
Gracie half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Adalsteinn with a hook.
Gracie takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jab by Adalsteinn.
Adalsteinn misses with an uppercut
and Gracie counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gracie .
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!
Adalsteinn has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gracie is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Adalsteinn.
Gracie has hold of Adalsteinn's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Adalsteinn seems comfortable defending it but Gracie has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Adalsteinn is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Adalsteinn is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Gracie couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rodrigo Gracie !
Rodrigo Gracie really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Atlantis logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Carl Sheppards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zoran Jolevi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter fighter
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Carl Sheppards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Zoran Jolevi!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Michael Johnstone and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jolevi with a hook.
Sheppards lands a slapping body shot.
Jolevi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sheppards. Jolevi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sheppards scores with the left hand. Jolevi knows he should have avoided that one.
Sheppards lands a jab to the nose.
Jolevi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sheppards.
Jolevi lands a jab to the head.
Sheppards throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sheppards swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sheppards. Jolevi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jolevi tries to counter with a clinch but Sheppards shakes him off and moves away.
Sheppards is looking to wear down Jolevi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jolevi blocks a jab.
Sheppards cracks a nice hook into Jolevi's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jolevi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sheppards.
A jab lands there for Sheppards.
Sheppards tries to keep at a distance but Jolevi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sheppards tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheppards lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jolevi backwards.
Sheppards is working Jolevi over against the cage.
Jolevi tries a body shot but Sheppards blocks it.
Sheppards blocking some punches.
Jolevi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jolevi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sheppards wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jolevi has him pressed against the cage.
Sheppards misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sheppards.
Sheppards presses Jolevi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sheppards misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Sheppards.
Jolevi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sheppards misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Sheppards fails to land.
Sheppards takes a shot to the head.
Sheppards swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jolevi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sheppards blocks a body shot from Jolevi.
Sheppards is trying to force a seperation but Jolevi has the dominant position.
Sheppards misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sheppards wants to break free but Jolevi has control.
Sheppards wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jolevi lands with a left to the head.
Jolevi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sheppards.
Jolevi tries to work over Sheppards's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jolevi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jolevi tightens his grip and picks Sheppards up, before dumping him to the ground. Sheppards manages to land in guard.
Jolevi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sheppards swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jolevi keeps trying to improve his position.
Sheppards keeping moving, preventing Jolevi from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jolevi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sheppards is keeping the position for now.
Jolevi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sheppards looking to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jolevi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sheppards stuns Jolevi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sheppards, as that shot connected.
Jolevi just misses with a punch to the body.
Carl Sheppards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jolevi lands a nice shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Sheppards there.
Sheppards fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sheppards throws the left hand but Jolevi avoids the punch easily.
Jolevi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sheppards.
Jolevi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sheppards jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jolevi looks to throw the jab but Sheppards is out of range.
Jolevi blocks a jab.
Sheppards throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sheppards lands a nice shot to the body.
Sheppards scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Sheppards dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sheppards lands with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jolevi. Sheppards does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sheppards is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jolevi clinches up with Sheppards and pushes him back against the cage.
Sheppards struggles to land a body shot inside as Jolevi controls his hands.
Sheppards wants to break free but Jolevi has control.
Sheppards is trying to break the clinch but Jolevi has him pressed against the cage.
Jolevi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sheppards is trying to break free.
Jolevi struggles to land a body shot inside as Sheppards controls his hands.
Sheppards wants to get back to striking at distance but Jolevi won't allow it.
Jolevi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sheppards's elbow.
Jolevi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jolevi misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Jolevi as the two fighters clinch.
Jolevi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sheppards's efforts to push away.
A frustrated look appears on Sheppards's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jolevi blocks a body shot from Sheppards.
Sheppards tries to break the clinch but Jolevi is controlling the position.
Jolevi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sheppards looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jolevi.
A right hand to the body from Sheppards.
A right handed body shot lands from Jolevi.
Jolevi scores with a hook to the body.
Sheppards wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jolevi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jolevi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sheppards swings wildly with an uppercut but Jolevi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sheppards misses with a punch to the body.
Jolevi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
It looks like Carl Sheppards has been cut.
Sheppards wants to break free but Jolevi has control.
Sheppards throws a punch but it's blocked by Jolevi.
Sheppards tries to work over Jolevi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jolevi tries a body shot but Sheppards blocks it.
Jolevi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sheppards.
Sheppards blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sheppards tries to throw a body punch but Jolevi avoids it by throwing Sheppards back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Jolevi - that landed with a thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Jolevi - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jolevi.
Sheppards can't find room to land a body shot as Jolevi controls the action.
Zoran Jolevi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jolevi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sheppards looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sheppards struggles to land a body shot inside as Jolevi controls his hands.
Jolevi gets through Sheppards's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sheppards misses with a punch to the body.
Jolevi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jolevi tries to work over Sheppards's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jolevi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Jolevi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jolevi presses Sheppards against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sheppards tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jolevi's elbow.
Jolevi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sheppards is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jolevi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jolevi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jolevi scores with a shot to the side of Sheppards's head.
Jolevi pushes Sheppards back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jolevi tries to throw a body punch but Sheppards avoids it by throwing Jolevi back against the cage.
Jolevi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Jolevi on the inside.
Sheppards's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jolevi lands a nice shot to the body.
Jolevi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sheppards tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jolevi's elbow.
Jolevi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sheppards backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jolevi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sheppards tries a body shot but Jolevi blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Jolevi as the two fighters clinch.
A hook to the body from Jolevi.
Jolevi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jolevi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Jolevi.
Jolevi scores with a shot to the side of Sheppards's head.
Jolevi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jolevi lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jolevi.
Jolevi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sheppards backwards.
Sheppards is rocked!
Jolevi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Sheppards is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short body shot lands from Jolevi as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Jolevi on the inside.
A short uppercut from Jolevi.
Sheppards is trying to force a seperation but Jolevi has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoran Jolevi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Carl Sheppards's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jolevi lands a nice looking body shot.
Sheppards seems to have got his legs back now.
Sheppards dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jolevi avoids the body shot from Sheppards.
Sheppards misses with a body shot.
Jolevi moves out of range of the strikes.
Jolevi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sheppards takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jolevi slips under a jab.
Sheppards slips under a jab.
Sheppards throws a body shot but no joy.
Jolevi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jolevi with a jab.
Sheppards looks to land a left hand but Jolevi moved out of range nicely.
Jolevi misses with a looping right.
Jolevi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sheppards looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sheppards misses with a hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jolevi blocks a jab.
Sheppards throws a big shot that misses.
Jolevi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jolevi forces Sheppards back against the cage and clinches.
Jolevi pushes Sheppards back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jolevi misses with a body punch.
Sheppards goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jolevi presses Sheppards against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jolevi prevents a body shot from Sheppards.
Jolevi lands a nice shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Jolevi.
Jolevi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jolevi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jolevi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jolevi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Jolevi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jolevi lands with a short shot to the head.
Jolevi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Jolevi.
Jolevi dips a shoulder and cracks Sheppards with a mighty uppercut! Sheppards falls back against the cage and Jolevi unloads with a barrage of strikes! Sheppards is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Jolevi screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zoran Jolevi!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nelson Frazier Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clinton Offley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Frazier Jr might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Calling All Cars. Nelson Frazier Jr has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nelson Frazier Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Clinton Offley!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Michael Johnstone and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frazier Jr misses with a left hand
and Offley counters with a takedown into side control.
Offley misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Frazier Jr wants to get back to his feet but Offley drags him back down.
Offley trying to control the position but Frazier Jr is working away.
Offley looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Frazier Jr is avoiding damage well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frazier Jr is trying to get back to his feet.
Offley has an Americana. Frazier Jr didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Offley is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Offley hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Clinton Offley!
An out of breath Clinton Offley thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Renato Laranja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neil Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Renato Laranja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Neil Drake!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Bart Greer and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake throws the left hand but Laranja avoids the punch easily.
Laranja feinted with a counter takedown.
Laranja shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Drake manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Laranja trying to control but Drake is working from the bottom.
Drake looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Laranja seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Laranja won't allow Drake to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laranja wants to control from the top but Drake keeps moving.
Drake throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake looking to control.
Laranja avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Drake trying to keep a closed guard but Laranja is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laranja tries to free his leg and advance position but Drake is retaining full guard.
Laranja has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Laranja won't allow Drake to sweep him here.
Drake keeping moving, preventing Laranja from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Drake wants to sweep here but Laranja controlling him for the moment.
Drake is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Laranja rolls with it to try and escape but Drake cranks on the arm and Laranja is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Neil Drake!
In defeat, Renato Laranja stepped up to the mic, saying 'I didnt eat enouf frui and vegtables. Thats verr importint...'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Derrick Jon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Moshington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moshington has chosen Common Enemny - Pit Trilogy as his entrance music. George Moshington told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Derrick Jon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, George Moshington!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, David Hoff and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moshington throws a series of punches but Jon avoids them all with ease.
Jon seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Moshington catches Jon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jon moves in looking to clinch but Moshington pushes him off.
Moshington tries to bum rush Jon with a series of wild strikes but Jon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jon misses with a knee strike.
Moshington tries to pull guard but Jon won't allow it.
Moshington is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jon to keep the fight standing.
Jon looking to throw knees to the head but Moshington is blocking nicely.
Jon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Moshington fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Derrick Jon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Moshington.
Moshington takes a knee to the side of the body.
Moshington blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Moshington jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jon walks away with a smile on his face. Moshington gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Moshington moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jon wants to clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Moshington darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moshington throws a right and a left that Jon avoids nicely.
Jon wants to clinch.
Moshington keeps the fight on the outside.
Jon tries to clinch up.
Jon fails in his attempt to clinch.
A nice combination there by Moshington.
It looks like Derrick Jon has been cut.
Jon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Moshington swinging wildly here.
Moshington stalks Jon and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jon's face. Jon staggers backwards, shaken.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Moshington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jon.
Jon tries to clinch but Moshington is having none of it.
Moshington misses with a jab, cross combination.
Moshington has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Moshington throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jon.
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!
Moshington scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Moshington keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jon tries to close the distance and clinch but Moshington swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Moshington is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Moshington scores with a decent looking hook.
Jon tries to clinch up.
Jon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Moshington swats away the attempt to clinch by Jon.
Jon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Moshington lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Moshington rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Moshington will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Moshington looks to score with a jab to the body but Jon is just out of range.
Jon tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Moshington manages to circle out of the way.
Jon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jon lands a nice knee to the body.
Moshington looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jon lands a hook that snaps the head of Moshington backwards.
Jon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jon working aggressively here.
Moshington tries to pull guard but Jon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Moshington tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jon working Moshington over with knees to the body.
Moshington looks winded!
Jon lands a nice knee to the body.
Jon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Moshington blocks a body shot from Jon.
Jon is working Moshington over against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jon.
Jon unloads a knee to the mid-section. Moshington lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jon lands a good knee to the midsection. Moshington won't want to take too many of those.
Jon lands a nice knee 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!
Jon using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jon.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jon.
Jon utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jon lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like George Moshington has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jon trying to land knees to the body.
Jon lands a good knee to the midsection. Moshington won't want to take too many of those.
Jon connects with a nasty looking knee right to Moshington's face.
Jon working Moshington over with knees to the body.
Jon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jon utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jon landing knees to the body.
Moshington blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jon lands a knee to the body.
Moshington's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jon.
Jon using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jon connects with a nasty looking knee right to Moshington's face.
Jon working Moshington over with knees to the body.
Jon utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jon unloads a knee to the mid-section. Moshington lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Jon dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jon is looking to clinch but Moshington is avoiding it.
Jon is looking to clinch.
Jon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jon tries to close the distance and clinch but Moshington swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Moshington lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Moshington.
Jon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jon tries to clinch up.
Jon clinches up against the cage.
Jon lands a good knee to the midsection. Moshington won't want to take too many of those.
Jon working Moshington over with knees to the body.
Jon connects with a knee to the head.
Jon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Derrick Jon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jon putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Moshington in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jon crunches a lovely knee into Moshington's ribcage.
Jon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moshington is defending well for now.
Moshington is breathing heavily.
Jon working Moshington over with knees to the body.
Jon utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jon digs a right hand underneath Moshington's ribcage. Moshington let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Moshington has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jon utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jon landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jon digs a right hand into Moshington's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Moshington's gas tank.
A body shot lands from Jon.
Jon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Jon - that landed with a thud.
Moshington is trying to pull guard but Jon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jon tries to land knees in the clinch but Moshington avoids the damage to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jon.
Jon lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
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!
Jon landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jon lands a body punch.
Jon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moshington avoiding damage as Jon throws knees to the body.
Jon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moshington can do to turn this around?
Nice body punch from Jon.
Jon working Moshington over with knees to the body.
Jon scores with a knee to the head.
Jon landing knees to the body.
Moshington avoiding damage as Jon throws knees to the body.
Jon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Moshington takes a knee right on the jaw!
Moshington is rocked!
Jon crunches a lovely knee into Moshington's ribcage.
Moshington is still on wobbly legs! Can Jon finish him?
Jon with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Jon.
Moshington fails to pull guard.
Jon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moshington is defending well for now.
Jon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moshington is defending well for now.
Moshington is trying to pull guard but Jon has him pressed against the cage.
Moshington seems to have recovered his senses.
Derrick Jon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Moshington.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Moshington backwards.
Moshington ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Moshington no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jon gets to his feet. Moshington looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jon tries to clinch there but Moshington circles away.
Jon tries to clinch up.
Jon takes one on the button.
Jon wants to clinch up but Moshington keeps it at a distance.
It seemed like Moshington was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Moshington paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Moshington just misses with a punch to the body.
Some wild striking there from Moshington.
Jon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jon clinches up against the cage.
Jon lands a nice shot to the body.
Jon using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jon connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jon misses with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jon utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Moshington has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jon scores a nice knee to the body.
Moshington jumps guard but Jon stands there with Moshington around his waist. Moshington gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jon working Moshington over with knees to the body.
Jon drops Moshington with a big knee straight up the middle! Moshington is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Jon tries to clinch up but Moshington circles away and keeps his distance.
Jon rushes Moshington and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Moshington is trying to pull guard but Jon has him pressed against the cage.
Jon lands a good knee to the midsection. Moshington won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jon working Moshington over with knees to the body.
Jon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Moshington blocks it with crossed arms.
Jon landing knees to the body.
Jon lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jon unloads a knee to the mid-section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Jon dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Moshington misses with a two punch combination.
Moshington keeps the fight on the outside.
Despite the aggression on Moshington's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jon tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Moshington counter with a right hand.
Jon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Moshington throws a nice looking combination but Jon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Moshington keeps the fight on the outside.
Jon tries to move into range but Moshington moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moshington.
Jon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moshington.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jon clinches with his opponent.
Moshington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jon tries to clinch but Moshington is having none of it.
Moshington throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Moshington takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Moshington misses with some punches.
Jon missing with knees to the body.
Jon missing with knees to the body.
Moshington is trying to pull guard but Jon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Moshington is trying to pull guard but Jon has him pressed against the cage.
Moshington jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jon walks away with a smile on his face. Moshington gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Derrick Jon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Moshington.
Jon doesn't manage to clinch there - Moshington circles away.
Jon moves in looking to clinch but Moshington pushes him off.
Moshington circles away from the clinch attempt.
Moshington circles away from the clinch attempt.
Moshington avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Moshington goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Moshington stalks Jon and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jon's face. Jon staggers backwards, shaken.
Jon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Moshington thows a left - swing and a miss!
George Moshington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jon closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jon using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Moshington on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moshington avoids it.
Jon using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Good body shot from Jon.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jon obliges.
Jon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jon lands a knee to the body.
Jon scores a nice knee to the body.
Jon trying to land knees to the body.
Jon is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jon tries a knee to the head but Moshington blocks it.
Moshington avoiding damage as Jon throws knees to the body.
Jon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Moshington ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Moshington no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jon wants to get up but he can't break Moshington's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Moshington is trying to keep Jon in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jon trying to stand up but can't free himself from Moshington's guard.
Moshington working for a triangle but Jon defends it easily.
Jon wants to stand but Moshington has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Moshington not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jon wants to stand but Moshington is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Moshington, pushing him back against the cage.
Moshington takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Moshington manages to pull guard.
Moshington has a closed guard, preventing Jon from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moshington looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Derrick Jon did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jon tries to land a knee to the head but Moshington blocks with his arms.
Jon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jon tries a knee to the head but Moshington blocks it.
Jon connects with a nasty looking knee right to Moshington's face.
Jon tries to land knees in the clinch but Moshington avoids the damage to the body.
Jon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jon missing with knees to the body.
Jon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moshington.
Moshington decides to pull guard.
Moshington is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Moshington looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moshington is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Moshington has a closed guard, preventing Jon from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moshington looking for a sweep. Not yet Moshington, not yet.
Jon tries to stand but Moshington is controlling from the bottom.
Moshington working for a triangle but Jon defends it easily.
Jon trying to stand up but can't free himself from Moshington's guard.
Moshington working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jon wants to stand but Moshington has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jon trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
George Moshington has got the better of the ground game so far.
Moshington looking for a guillotine here but Jon defends easily.
Moshington working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Moshington is tightening it up a little... Jon has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Jon reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Jon taps out! Nice BJJ there by Moshington!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). George Moshington!
George Moshington is the new lightweight champion!
George Moshington decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Grant Morrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Massa Hurmaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morrison comes to the cage accompanied by Mystery Plane. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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200 lbs
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197 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Grant Morrison!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Massa Hurmaaja!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, David Hoff and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hurmaaja misses with a right hand
and Morrison counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hurmaaja misses with a takedown
enabling Morrison to counter with a crisp jab.
Hurmaaja rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Morrison counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from Hurmaaja misses its intended target.
Hurmaaja tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Morrison swivels and escapes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hurmaaja is defended easily by Morrison.
Morrison has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The GYM (20 elite coaches on the Island !!!) in the buildup to the fight.
Grant Morrison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Massa Hurmaaja.
Hurmaaja gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Morrison counters with a stiff right hand.
Hurmaaja has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hurmaaja shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Morrison pinned against the cage. Morrison gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Massa Hurmaaja has been cut.
Hurmaaja tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morrison was well out of range. Poor timing from Hurmaaja.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison connects with a looping right hand.
Morrison ducks under a wild hook from Hurmaaja.
Nice sprawl there from Morrison as Hurmaaja shoots in.
Morrison scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Morrison scores with a jab.
Hurmaaja fails with a takedown attempt.
Massa Hurmaaja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hurmaaja gets a double leg takedown into Morrison's guard.
Morrison is pulling down on Hurmaaja's head. It's preventing any offense from Hurmaaja, at least for the moment.
Morrison keeping moving, preventing Hurmaaja from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hurmaaja thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Morrison on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Morrison tries to get out of the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Morrison holds on and takes a little breather.
Hurmaaja landing some decent shots from guard.
Hurmaaja postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Morrison is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hurmaaja, into his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hurmaaja is looking for a triangle but Morrison pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hurmaaja has his foot on Morrison's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Morrison works his way back into a safe position though.
Hurmaaja working for a triangle but Morrison defends it easily.
Hurmaaja being controlled here, momentarily.
Morrison knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hurmaaja on the ground.
Morrison trying to control the position from guard on top but Hurmaaja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Morrison is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hurmaaja is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Morrison avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Morrison avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morrison stays in close to Hurmaaja's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Morrison dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Massa Hurmaaja's cut.
That's time! Morrison's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hurmaaja shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Morrison as he jumps to the side.
Morrison is looking to counter punch.
Hurmaaja misses with a takedown attempt
and Morrison counters with a nice body shot.
Morrison lands with a good body shot.
Morrison connects with a looping right hand.
Hurmaaja with a poor takedown
and Morrison connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grant Morrison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Massa Hurmaaja.
Morrison fails with an attempt to clinch.
Morrison ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hurmaaja shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Morrison counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hurmaaja fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Morrison avoids it really well and circles away.
Morrison with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Morrison lands a glancing blow to the side of Hurmaaja's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison fails to land with a series of punches.
Morrison takes a swing at Hurmaaja's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheers as Morrison lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hurmaaja doesn't seem phased though.
Hurmaaja fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Morrison avoids it really well and circles away.
Morrison connects with a body shot that sends Hurmaaja's belly button to the back.
Morrison cracks Hurmaaja with a right hand to the side of the head.
Morrison will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Morrison scores with a jab. Hurmaaja acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hurmaaja or perhaps it was just good defense by Morrison, which made it look bad.
Morrison dips to his left and cracks Hurmaaja with an uppercut!
That has opened up Massa Hurmaaja's cut even more.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hurmaaja with a lazy takedown attempt
and Morrison counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hurmaaja shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hurmaaja showed some decent athleticism there.
Hurmaaja is looking to take a break and control but Morrison is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Morrison tries to roll over but Hurmaaja keeps him under control.
Massa Hurmaaja has got the better of the ground game so far.
Morrison has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hurmaaja is working away from the top position though.
Morrison is not content to let Hurmaaja control the position.
Morrison has his hands clasped together around Hurmaaja's back. He's all about the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurmaaja missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hurmaaja missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Morrison is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hurmaaja can do to turn this around?
Hurmaaja is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Morrison trying to control here.
Morrison is defending against the submission attempts here by Hurmaaja.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hurmaaja throwing shots but Morrison is blocking nicely.
Hurmaaja is looking for a kimura here.
Hurmaaja is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Morrison is just riding it out for now. Hurmaaja eventually gives up the hold.
Hurmaaja prevents Morrison from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Morrison dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Massa Hurmaaja's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hurmaaja fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morrison manages to avoid it.
Morrison leaves Hurmaaja with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hurmaaja misses with a takedown attempt - Morrison sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Morrison tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A shot to the body from Hurmaaja misses
and Morrison counters with a nice uppercut.
Morrison moves out of range as Hurmaaja strikes.
Hurmaaja with a poor takedown
and Morrison makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Grant Morrison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Massa Hurmaaja.
Morrison connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hurmaaja. Hurmaaja circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Morrison with a jab.
Morrison displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hurmaaja.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurmaaja with a lazy takedown attempt
and Morrison counters with a left to the body.
Hurmaaja gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Morrison counters with a stiff right hand.
Morrison lands a jab to Hurmaaja's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison cracks Hurmaaja with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Morrison has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Hurmaaja to stand back up!
Hurmaaja is rocked!
Hurmaaja takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Morrison lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hurmaaja at a distance.
Hurmaaja is still on wobbly legs! Can Morrison finish him?
BAM! Morrison delivers a spinning backfist that drops Hurmaaja like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Grant Morrison!
Grant Morrison retains his middleweight title!
A less than humble Grant Morrison misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between LightHeavy Weight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Mcginty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott Mcginty has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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215 lbs
12 - 1 - 0 |
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215 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, LightHeavy Weight!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Scott Mcginty!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Santiago Holmes and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcginty swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Weight counters by clinching up.
Weight lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Scott Mcginty has been cut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Weight.
Mcginty is trying to push Weight away but Weight has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Weight.
Weight lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mcginty looks winded!
Mcginty takes an elbow to the forehead.
Weight lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That has opened up Scott Mcginty's cut even more.
Weight lands an elbow inside.
Weight lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mcginty is trying to break the clinch but Weight has him pressed against the cage.
Weight lands an elbow that stopped Mcginty in his tracks for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weight unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Mcginty! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Weight is unloading with more strikes now! Mcginty drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). LightHeavy Weight!
LightHeavy Weight retains his light heavyweight title!
LightHeavy Weight bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barney Gumble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mase Force (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Excellent MT
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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
14 - 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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mase Force!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Bart Greer and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gumble is looking to clinch but Force is avoiding it.
Gumble keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Force.
We've been told by Gumble's head coaches at The GYM (20 elite coaches on the Island !!!) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gumble throws a hook to the side of Force's head but Force sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Force scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Barney Gumble has been cut.
Force has Gumble up against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Gumble.
Gumble tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gumble makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gumble takes a shot to the head.
Force tries a body shot but Gumble blocks it.
Force lands a shoulder strike.
Force is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gumble is keeping busy.
Gumble misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gumble lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gumble presses Force against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gumble throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Forces head.
Force has a couple of punches blocked by Gumble.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gumble.
Force fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Force blocks a body shot from Gumble.
Gumble swings wildly with an uppercut but Force uses good head movement to avoid it.
Force swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gumble blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gumble blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Force blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Force blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gumble doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gumble misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Force.
Gumble swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gumble lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Force backwards.
Gumble tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Force fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Gumble.
Gumble can't find room to land a body shot as Force controls the action.
Gumble letting Force take a breather here.
Gumble struggles to land a body shot inside as Force controls his hands.
Force misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gumble struggles to land a body shot inside as Force controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Force lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gumble fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Force swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gumble misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gumble misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gumble.
Force misses with a body punch.
Force pushes Gumble back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gumble lands a right hand that snaps the head of Force backwards.
Gumble misses with a punch to the body.
Force blocking some punches.
Force pushes Gumble back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Gumble.
Gumble tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Force's elbow.
Gumble lands a body shot.
Force looks winded!
Force blocks an uppercut.
Force's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Force blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Gumble fails to land.
Force lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from Gumble.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gumble lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Force.
Force misses with the head strike.
Force blocks a body shot from Gumble.
Force fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gumble tries to work over Force's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Force lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gumble backwards.
Force working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Force misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gumble scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gumble struggles to land a body shot inside as Force controls his hands.
Gumble working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gumble.
Force blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gumble cracks Force with a nice body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gumble.
A head punch on the inside from Force fails to land.
Gumble lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Force backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gumble pushes Force back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gumble goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Force blocking some punches.
Gumble goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Force trying to stall but Gumble improves his position.
Force misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Force.
Gumble tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Force misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Gumble.
Gumble tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Force's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Gumble.
Gumble lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gumble misses with the head strike.
Force throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Force tries a body shot but Gumble blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Gumble.
Gumble works on Force's body with a couple of short punches.
Gumble misses with the head strike.
Gumble lands a nice uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gumble tries a body shot but Force blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barney Gumble dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Barney Gumble's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gumble throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Force counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gumble closes the distance looking to clinch
and Force counters with a nice body shot.
Gumble displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Force throws out the jab.
Gumble throws a lazy uppercut
and Force counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Force instigates a clinch.
Force lands with a short shot to the head.
Force tries a body shot but Gumble blocks it.
Force working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Force lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Force.
Force blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Force is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short left from Force.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gumble blocks an uppercut.
Force lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gumble backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gumble lands with a left to the head.
Force misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Force.
Gumble scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gumble swings wildly with an uppercut but Force uses good head movement to avoid it.
Force lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gumble backwards.
Force throws a punch but it's blocked by Gumble.
Gumble makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Force stalls.
Gumble tries to throw a body punch but Force avoids it by throwing Gumble back against the cage.
Force is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gumble misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gumble.
Gumble lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Force.
Still in the clinch, Gumble scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barney Gumble has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Force makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Force stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Force.
Gumble swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Force lands an uppercut.
Force digs a right hand into Gumble's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gumble's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Force.
Force misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Gumble fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gumble.
A head punch on the inside from Force fails to land.
A short uppercut from Force.
Force trying to stall but Gumble improves his position.
Force misses with a short punch on the inside.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Force in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Force pushes Gumble back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Gumble.
Gumble struggles to land a body shot inside as Force controls his hands.
Gumble doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gumble misses with a hook from the clinch.
Force tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Force tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Force is trying to stall.
Gumble struggles to land a body shot inside as Force controls his hands.
Force misses with a body punch.
Force misses with a punch to the body.
Force lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barney Gumble's cut is getting worse.
Gumble has a couple of punches blocked by Force.
Gumble tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Force blocks a body shot from Gumble.
Gumble misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gumble lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gumble.
Force trying to control the position but instead, Gumble has worked for underhooks and has pushed Force into the cage.
Force tries to work over Gumble's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gumble swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gumble has a couple of punches blocked by Force.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gumble swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Force doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gumble lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Force.
A short right from Force.
Gumble misses with a hook from the clinch.
Force softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Force fails to land.
Force misses with a punch on the inside.
Gumble lands a hook that snaps the head of Force backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Force throws a head punch that misses.
Gumble working aggressively here.
Gumble lands a right hand.
Force blocks a body shot from Gumble.
Still in the clinch, Gumble scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gumble pushes Force back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gumble tries to throw a body punch but Force avoids it by throwing Gumble back against the cage.
Gumble lands a hook that snaps the head of Force backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mase Force showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Barney Gumble's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gumble throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Force swats away the attempt to clinch by Gumble.
Barney Gumble seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Force misses with a straight right.
Gumble seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gumble ducks under a wild hook from Force.
Gumble uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Force has time to react.
Gumble tries to close the distance and clinch but Force swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gumble lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Force lands with a hook. Gumble tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Force throws a lazy right hand but Gumble sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gumble clobbers Force with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Force ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Force takes one to the side of the head.
Gumble jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Gumble.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Force lands with a good body shot.
A lazy left from Force finds it's target.
Gumble looks to throw the jab but Force is out of range.
Force fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gumble moves in looking to clinch but Force pushes him off.
Force comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice cross by Gumble.
Nice uppercut lands for Gumble. That snapped Force's head back.
Gumble is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gumble tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Force manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Force connects with a jab.
Mase Force seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Gumble. That snapped Force's head back.
Force looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
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!
Force walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gumble moves into the clinch successfully.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Force blocks an uppercut.
Gumble misses with the head strike.
Gumble scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Gumble fails to land.
Gumble digs a right hand underneath Force's ribcage. Force let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Force takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gumble working aggressively here.
Gumble blocking some punches.
Force taking a breather.
A shot in the inside from Force.
Force tries a body shot but Gumble blocks it.
Gumble prevents a body shot from Force.
Good body shot from Gumble.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Gumble.
Gumble gets through Force's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gumble misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gumble lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Force.
Gumble is working Force over against the cage.
Gumble has a couple of punches blocked by Force.
Gumble misses with some punches.
Gumble lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Force backwards.
Gumble lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Force backwards.
Gumble throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Forces head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Force.
Gumble lands a right hand that snaps the head of Force backwards.
Gumble scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Gumble.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gumble can't find room to land a body shot as Force controls the action.
Gumble working aggressively here.
Gumble misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gumble blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Force stalling in the clinch but Gumble improves position.
Force prevents a body shot from Gumble.
Force blocking some punches.
Force taking a breather.
Force blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gumble creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Force tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gumble tries to work over Force's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gumble is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Force can do to turn this around?
Force blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gumble digs a right hand into Force's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Force's gas tank.
Gumble lands a nice uppercut.
Force blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Force.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gumble.
A head punch on the inside from Force fails to land.
Gumble scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gumble lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gumble throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barney Gumble clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Barney Gumble's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gumble closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Force lands with a right to the head.
Force blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gumble lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gumble makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Gumble.
Gumble lands with a short shot to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Force lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gumble lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Force.
Gumble tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gumble misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gumble misses with a punch on the inside.
Gumble working aggressively here.
Force is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Gumble tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gumble lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gumble is working Force over against the cage.
Gumble swings wildly with an uppercut but Force uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gumble scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gumble has a couple of punches blocked by Force.
Gumble scores with a shoulder strike.
Gumble lands a right hand that snaps the head of Force backwards.
Gumble lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Force backwards.
Gumble misses with the head strike.
Force blocking some punches.
Force trying to control the position but instead, Gumble has worked for underhooks and has pushed Force into the cage.
Force blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Gumble fails to land.
Gumble lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gumble lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gumble throws a punch but it's blocked by Force.
Gumble gets through Force's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Gumble - that landed with a thud.
Force throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Force tries to throw a body punch but Gumble avoids it by throwing Force back against the cage.
Gumble lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Force's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gumble blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gumble tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Force's elbow.
Force prevents a body shot from Gumble.
Force taking a breather.
A short right from Gumble.
Gumble has a couple of punches blocked by Force.
Gumble has a couple of punches blocked by Force.
Force throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Force on the inside.
Gumble scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Force effectively controlling the action here.
A short right from Gumble.
Force lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gumble backwards.
Gumble pushes Force back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Force fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Force lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gumble.
Force misses with a punch to the body.
Gumble doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Force working aggressively here.
Gumble scores with a shoulder strike.
Gumble works on Force's body with a couple of short punches.
Gumble misses with a hook from the clinch.
Force swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Force blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Force misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Gumble fails to land.
Force prevents a body shot from Gumble.
Gumble misses with a punch on the inside.
Gumble tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gumble misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Force misses with the head strike.
Gumble lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Force.
Gumble lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Force throws a head punch that misses.
Gumble misses with a short punch on the inside.
Force's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Gumble - that landed with a thud.
Gumble scores with a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gumble working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gumble lands with a short shot to the head.
Gumble tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Force's elbow.
Force tries to work over Gumble's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gumble lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Force misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gumble blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Gumble.
Gumble lands a right hand.
Gumble scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gumble.
Gumble works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gumble lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barney Gumble had his way with Mase Force in that round.
The cut man is working on Barney Gumble's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Gumble throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gumble is looking to clinch but Force is avoiding it.
Force throws a lazy right hand but Gumble sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gumble seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gumble tries to clinch but Force moves away
enabling Force to counter with a crisp jab.
Gumble has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gumble there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gumble on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gumble wants to clinch.
Gumble tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Force manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Force slips a jab from Gumble.
Gumble throws a jab when Force was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Force on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gumble scores with a nice strike.
Gumble looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Force misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gumble lands with a straight right. Force didn't see that one coming.
Nice body punch from Force.
Gumble tries to clinch but Force moves out of range.
Force swats away the attempt to clinch by Gumble.
Force punishes Gumble's body with a nice straight punch.
Force forces Gumble back against the cage and clinches.
Force fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gumble misses with a body punch.
Force stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gumble throws a head punch that misses.
Gumble throws a punch but it's blocked by Force.
Force fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gumble creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gumble misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gumble can't find room to land a body shot as Force controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gumble.
Force lands a nice uppercut.
Force blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gumble blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Force looking to stall.
Gumble working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gumble lands a right hand that snaps the head of Force backwards.
Force tries to stall but Gumble uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gumble lands a right hand.
Force goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gumble lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Force blocking some punches.
Gumble misses with the head strike.
Force tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gumble prevents a body shot from Force.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Force blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Gumble.
Gumble tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gumble working aggressively here.
Gumble digs a right hand underneath Force's ribcage. Force let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Force is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Gumble digs a right hand into Force's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Force's gas tank.
Gumble lands an uppercut.
Gumble lands a left hand that snaps the head of Force backwards.
Gumble lands a hook that snaps the head of Force backwards.
Gumble tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gumble.
A left hand lands to the body for Gumble.
Gumble scores with a shot to the side of Force's head.
Gumble misses with the head strike.
Gumble lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Force is rocked!
Gumble swings wildly with an uppercut but Force uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gumble swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mase Force has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gumble tries to work over Force's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Force scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
A head punch on the inside from Gumble fails to land.
Force blocks an uppercut.
Gumble digs a right hand underneath Force's ribcage. Force let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Force swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gumble gets through Force's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gumble can't find room to land a body shot as Force controls the action.
Force tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gumble's elbow.
Gumble lands with a left to the head.
Force is still on wobbly legs! Can Gumble finish him?
Gumble lands a nice uppercut.
Gumble lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Force backwards.
Gumble unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Force! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Gumble is unloading with more strikes now! Force drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barney Gumble!
Barney Gumble retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Barney Gumble made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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