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Highland Games 60 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wu Tang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnavut Sevket (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tang comes into the arena with Wu-Tang Clan Ain't Nuthing Ta Fuck Wit blaring out of the sound system. Arnavut Sevket has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Wu Tang's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Wu Tang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Arnavut Sevket!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Dirk Anderson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tang lands with a thumping leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tang.
Tang throws a leg kick but Sevket sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tang connects with an inside leg kick.
Sevket fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sevket misses the jab.
Tang throws a push kick but Sevket slaps the foot to one side.
Tang throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sevket on the side of the head.
Tang looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tang comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tang throws an overhand right that lands on Sevket's shoulder, as Sevket tries to avoid the shot.
Sevket steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tang.
Sevket throws a looping overhand right but Tang ducks down to avoid it.
Tang scores with a leg kick.
Sevket checks a low kick from Tang.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sevket takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sevket misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sevket misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Sevket.
Sevket connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tang. Tang circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tang definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wu Tang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sevket stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tang.
Tang walks into a left hand.
Tang fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sevket is out of range.
Tang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tang takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tang catches Sevket with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
It looks like Arnavut Sevket has been cut.
Tang lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tang takes a swing at Sevket's ribcage but misses.
Sevket scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tang doesn't seem bothered though.
Sevket lands a body shot.
Tang misses the jab.
Tang scores with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sevket lands a body shot.
Sevket throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tang with a jab.
Sevket just misses with a punch to the body.
Sevket swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sevket.
Tang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sevket avoids a kick to the body.
Sevket appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sevket sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sevket swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sevket misses the jab.
Sevket ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tang moves away.
Sevket tries to clinch there but Tang circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sevket looks to score with a jab to the body but Tang is just out of range.
A jab from Sevket misses.
Tang throwing a counter right hand but Sevket manages to avoid it.
Sevket swings for the body but Tang moves out of range.
Arnavut Sevket seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sevket throws out a loose jab but Tang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sevket scores with the left hand. Tang knows he should have avoided that one.
Sevket stuns Tang with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sevket tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sevket throws a big shot that misses.
Sevket clinches up against the cage.
Sevket lands with a right to the head.
Tang is trying to break free.
Sevket lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tang backwards.
Sevket misses with a body punch.
Tang struggles to land a body shot inside as Sevket controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sevket misses with the head strike.
Tang wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sevket has him pressed against the cage.
Tang taking a breather.
Tang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tang stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tang has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tang has had enough of the clinch but Sevket keeps him there for the moment.
Tang takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sevket lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tang backwards.
Sevket stalls.
Tang misses with a punch to the body.
Tang gets through Sevket's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Tang.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Wu Tang will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Arnavut Sevket's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sevket throws a poor cross that misses
and Tang counters with a nice leg kick.
Sevket avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tang scores with a kick to the body.
Tang with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tang scores with a punch to the head.
Sevket tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tang misses with an uppercut.
Tang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sevket was well out of range. Poor timing from Tang.
Tang throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Sevket connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tang throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sevket just misses with a punch to the body.
Tang ducks under a wild hook from Sevket.
Tang was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sevket misses the shot to the body.
Sevket's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sevket scores with a sloppy right hand. Tang should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sevket gets a double leg takedown into Tang's guard.
Sevket missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sevket trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sevket trying to control but Tang is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sevket is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sevket wants to control from the top but Tang keeps moving.
Sevket throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sevket throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Tang misses the target.
Tang throws a low kick, looking for Sevket's leg but Sevket calmly moves out of range.
Sevket keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Good shot there by Tang.
Tang attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tang throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nice body kick there by Tang.
Sevket tries to clinch but Tang moves away
and Tang counters with a body kick.
Sevket moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sevket has Tang pressed against the cage, preventing Tang from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tang throws a punch but it's blocked by Sevket.
Sevket misses with a hook to the ribs.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Tang here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sevket is working Tang over against the cage.
Tang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tang is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sevket blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sevket lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sevket softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tang takes a shot to the head.
Sevket blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tang is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tang breaks from the clinch.
Wu Tang is winning the standup battle so far.
Tang tests Sevket's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sevket throws a jab but it's blocked by Tang.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tang feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sevket's calf.
Tang throws a front kick aimed at Sevket's knee but Sevket avoids it well.
Sevket throws a body punch but Tang moves out of range.
Tang fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sevket just manages to avoid it.
Sevket just misses with a punch to the body.
Sevket scores with a nice head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sevket - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tang wants to stall.
Sevket pushes Tang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Sevket on the inside.
Sevket stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Arnavut Sevket will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Arnavut Sevket's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A swing and a miss from Sevket.
Tang digs a good hook to Sevket's body.
Nice defenses there by Tang.
A head kick from Tang lands but Sevket takes it in his stride.
Sevket throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sevket throws a jab but it's blocked by Tang.
A slow jab from Sevket misses its intended target.
Sevket misses the shot to the body.
Sevket throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sevket misses with a wild body shot.
Sevket tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tang sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sevket somewhat.
Tang scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sevket.
Sevket throws a big shot that misses.
Tang throws a leg kick but Sevket checks it.
Sevket looks to score with a jab to the body but Tang is just out of range.
Sevket throws a poor cross that misses
and Sevket takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sevket digs a good body shot into Tang's ribs.
Sevket misses the body punch
and Tang counters with an outside leg kick.
Sevket takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tang tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sevket takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sevket swings widly with a right hand
and Tang counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sevket gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tang effectively controlling the action here.
Sevket throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sevket goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tang has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sevket throws a punch but it's blocked by Tang.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tang misses with a punch to the body.
Tang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sevket's elbow.
Tang lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Sevket.
Tang is trying to break the clinch but Sevket is controlling him.
Tang is trying to break the clinch but Sevket has him pressed against the cage.
Sevket prevents a body shot from Tang.
A short right from Sevket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sevket lands a hook to the side of the head.
Arnavut Sevket seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sevket digs a right hand into Tang's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tang's gas tank.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sevket keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tang's efforts to push away.
Tang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sevket lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tang blocks an uppercut.
Sevket working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sevket blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sevket pushes Tang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sevket misses with a body punch.
Sevket scores with a shot to the side of Tang's head.
A hook to the body from Sevket.
Tang prevents a body shot from Sevket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Sevket on the inside.
Sevket throws a punch but it's blocked by Tang.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sevket creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tang is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tang struggles to land a body shot inside as Sevket controls his hands.
Oh Tang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sevket stalling the fight.
Sevket has Tang pressed against the cage, preventing Tang from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tang wants to get back to striking at distance but Sevket won't allow it.
Tang manages to break the clinch.
Sevket misses with a wild combination.
Tang seems to have got his legs back now.
Tang turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tang throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sevket looks to land a left hand but Tang moved out of range nicely.
Sevket scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sevket moves into range and clinches up with Tang.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arnavut Sevket comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sevket has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arnavut Sevket!
Wu Tang spoke after the fight, saying 'Wu Tang!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between MIlky Socks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominance Zelditeez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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142 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, MIlky Socks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dominance Zelditeez !
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Peter Branson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zelditeez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Socks but Socks pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Socks tries to counter with a takedown but Zelditeez is quick to defend against it.
Socks shoots in for a takedown but Zelditeez shows good takedown defense.
Socks throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zelditeez 's waist but Zelditeez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Socks off to one side.
Zelditeez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Socks's guard.
Zelditeez trying to control but Socks is working from the bottom.
Zelditeez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Socks is looking to stand up but Zelditeez isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Socks 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.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Socks darts in looking for a takedown but Zelditeez gets double underhooks and turns Socks into the cage.
Socks has been working on his balance at Foot Loves, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Zelditeez .
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for MIlky Socks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zelditeez gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zelditeez is looking to advance position but Socks won't allow it.
Socks is trying to stand.
Zelditeez lands strikes from half guard.
Socks keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zelditeez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Zelditeez prevents Socks from standing back up.
Zelditeez trying to control the action but Socks is working from the bottom.
Zelditeez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Zelditeez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Zelditeez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Socks wants to get back to his feet.
Zelditeez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Socks defending well though.
Nice strikes from Zelditeez there.
Socks pushes Zelditeez off and gets back to his feet.
Socks shoots in but Zelditeez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zelditeez closes the distance and clinches up with Socks, looking for a takedown. Zelditeez pushes Socks against the cage but Socks circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Socks dives in for a single leg takedown but Zelditeez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Zelditeez scores with a takedown into Socks's guard.
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!
Zelditeez stops Socks from standing up.
Zelditeez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Socks is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zelditeez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Socks has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Zelditeez off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Socks tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zelditeez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Socks somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Socks shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zelditeez but Zelditeez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Socks tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zelditeez swivels and escapes.
Zelditeez shoots for a double leg takedown but Socks sprawls well. He's pushed Zelditeez 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zelditeez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Socks on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Zelditeez slaps away a takedown attempt from Socks, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Socks shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zelditeez as he jumps to the side.
Zelditeez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Socks.
Zelditeez closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Socks quickly recovers to half guard.
Zelditeez wants to pass the guard but Socks is defending well.
Socks is staying active underneath Zelditeez , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zelditeez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zelditeez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Socks is trying to stand back up but Zelditeez is controlling him
Zelditeez lands strikes from half guard.
Socks is trying to stand up here but Zelditeez is controlling him well.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Zelditeez is trying to control. Socks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zelditeez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Socks is trying to defend but Zelditeez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Zelditeez is trying to control the action in half guard but Socks is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Zelditeez wants to pass the guard but Socks is defending well.
Socks on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Socks tries to get out of the position.
Socks kicks Zelditeez off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Socks shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zelditeez as he avoids it easily.
Zelditeez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Socks sprawls well. Socks wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zelditeez gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominance Zelditeez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Socks shoots in but no luck this time.
Socks gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Zelditeez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Socks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Socks wants to stand and escape but Zelditeez is having none of it.
Socks keeping moving, preventing Zelditeez from controlling successfully.
Dominance Zelditeez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zelditeez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Socks works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Socks wants to stand and escape but Zelditeez is having none of it.
Zelditeez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zelditeez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zelditeez prevents Socks from getting back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Socks shoots in for a takedown but Zelditeez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zelditeez fails with a takedown attempt.
Zelditeez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Socks did well to prevent Zelditeez getting side control.
Ground and pound from Zelditeez .
Zelditeez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Socks looks like he's trying to stand up.
Zelditeez is trying to control the action in half guard but Socks is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Socks is trying to stand.
Zelditeez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Socks wants to get back to his feet.
Zelditeez is pressing down on Socks's thigh, looking to free his foot. Socks is holding on for now.
Socks is trying to stand back up but Zelditeez is controlling him
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Socks dives in and grabs Zelditeez 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zelditeez pushes down on Socks's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for MIlky Socks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zelditeez misses with a looping left.
MIlky Socks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Socks closes the distance and clinches up with Zelditeez , looking for a takedown. Socks pushes Zelditeez against the cage but Zelditeez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zelditeez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice defenses there by Socks.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Socks enables Zelditeez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Socks manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Socks keeping moving, preventing Zelditeez from controlling successfully.
Zelditeez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Zelditeez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Zelditeez is looking to take a break and control but Socks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Socks wants to get back to his feet but Zelditeez drags him back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zelditeez tries to move to full mount but Socks actually manages to regain half guard.
Zelditeez trying to control from half guard but Socks is working away.
Zelditeez works his way into side control.
Socks is trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Zelditeez cracks Socks with a big elbow.
Zelditeez trying to control the position but Socks is working away.
Zelditeez throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zelditeez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Socks keeps working.
Socks is trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Socks tries for a takedown but Zelditeez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zelditeez misses with a looping right.
Dominance Zelditeez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zelditeez fails with a takedown attempt.
Socks tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zelditeez swivels and escapes.
Zelditeez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Socks is trying to defend but Zelditeez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Zelditeez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Zelditeez in particular looking to stall.
Socks is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominance Zelditeez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Socks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Zelditeez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Socks.
Socks closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zelditeez did well to prevent Socks getting side control.
Socks is pressing down on Zelditeez 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zelditeez is holding on for now.
Zelditeez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Socks is working away from the top position though.
Socks missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zelditeez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Socks working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zelditeez controlling the position.
Zelditeez looking for a sweep. Not yet Zelditeez , not yet.
Zelditeez seems keen to control Socks's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Socks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Socks preventing the sweep.
Zelditeez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Socks manages to get himself to full guard.
Socks wants to get back to his feet but Zelditeez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zelditeez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Socks keeping moving, preventing Zelditeez from controlling successfully.
Socks has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Zelditeez off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Socks gets a takedown into half guard.
Zelditeez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zelditeez regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zelditeez is controlling Socks's posture.
Socks trying to control but Zelditeez is working from the bottom.
Socks preventing the sweep.
Socks looking to pass the guard.
Zelditeez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Socks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zelditeez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zelditeez controlling the position.
Zelditeez keeping full guard, as Socks tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zelditeez is on top in guard.
Zelditeez stops Socks from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Socks has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Zelditeez is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Socks goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zelditeez prevents it.
Socks is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for MIlky Socks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Socks has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Zelditeez clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Zelditeez tries to roll but Socks sticks to his back.
Even with his hooks in, Socks manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Zelditeez turns into Socks and is now in his guard.
Zelditeez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zelditeez wants to pass the guard but Socks is keeping the position.
Socks keeping moving, preventing Zelditeez from controlling successfully.
Zelditeez stops Socks from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zelditeez trying to control the position from guard on top but Socks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zelditeez stops Socks from standing up.
Zelditeez wants to control from the top but Socks keeps moving.
Zelditeez looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Socks wants to stand up but Zelditeez is controlling him.
MIlky Socks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dominance Zelditeez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Socks trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that's the end of the fight!
MIlky Socks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zelditeez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dominance Zelditeez !
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Anzor Aziev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Nuts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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18
142 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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18
139 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Anzor Aziev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mike Nuts!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Winston Alpacca and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nuts swings for the body but Aziev moves out of range.
Nuts falls off balance throwing a combination
and Aziev counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Aziev wants to control from the top but Nuts keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Aziev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Aziev prevents Nuts from getting back to his feet.
Aziev trying to control the position from guard on top but Nuts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aziev slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nuts is trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aziev tries for a kimura but Nuts is defending well.
Aziev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nuts, who protects the arm well.
Aziev is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nuts has escaped the position, nice work there.
Aziev working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aziev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nuts, who protects the arm well.
Nuts tries to escape but Aziev is in control.
Aziev trying to control the action but Nuts is working from the bottom.
Aziev lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aziev is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nuts knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Aziev misses with the ground and pound.
Nuts takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Aziev throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Aziev trying to control the action but Nuts is working from the bottom.
Aziev looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nuts is trying to get back to his feet.
Aziev is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nuts knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nuts is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aziev is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nuts has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anzor Aziev dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Nuts scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Aziev doesn't seem bothered though.
Nuts connects with a single shot there.
Aziev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Aziev takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nuts scores with a shot to the body.
Aziev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nuts circles away.
Nuts swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Nuts looks to move away, Aziev throws a big counter combo bu Nuts just gets out of the way.
Nuts getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Aziev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nuts can do to turn this around?
Nuts comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nuts changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mike Nuts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circle momentarily. Nuts darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Aziev is rocked!
Aziev is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Nuts just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Aziev has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mike Nuts!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dikembe Mutombo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chiyono Fuji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chiyono Fuji has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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260 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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265 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dikembe Mutombo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chiyono Fuji!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Santiago Holmes and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuji ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fuji walks into a jab.
Mutombo looks to land a combination but Fuji avoids it well.
Mutombo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mutombo lands a nice hook to Fuji's body. Fuji takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mutombo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mutombo throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Fuji releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mutombo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mutombo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mutombo throws an off balance right hand
and Mutombo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dikembe Mutombo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mutombo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fuji on the side of the head.
Mutombo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fuji manages to avoid it.
Mutombo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fuji moves away.
Mutombo just misses with a punch to the body.
Mutombo swings for the body but Fuji moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mutombo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fuji is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
It looks like Chiyono Fuji has been cut.
Mutombo lands a really nice looking cross but Fuji seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Mutombo finds it's way through Fuji's defenses.
Mutombo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mutombo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mutombo throws a right hand that misses
and Fuji counters with a nice body shot.
Mutombo lands with a nice body punch.
Fuji defending well as Mutombo loads up on a big left hand.
Fuji uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mutombo.
Fuji lands a nice looking body shot.
Mutombo throws out a loose jab but Fuji uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mutombo scores with a nice strike.
Fuji lands with a right hand.
Mutombo scores with a jab. Fuji acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mutombo misses with a hook. Fuji ducked under it nicely.
Mutombo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mutombo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo ducks right into an uppercut from Fuji.
Fuji lands a big uppercut and Mutombo crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Mutombo looks OK. Fuji waves Mutombo back to his feet!
Mutombo is rocked!
It looks like Dikembe Mutombo has been cut.
Fuji ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fuji looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Oh Mutombo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fuji swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mutombo seems to have got his legs back now.
Mutombo looks to land a left hand but Fuji moved out of range nicely.
Mutombo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mutombo connects with a looping right hand.
Mutombo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mutombo throws an overhand right that lands on Fuji's shoulder, as Fuji tries to avoid the shot.
Mutombo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fuji doesn't seem bothered though.
Fuji has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Mutombo lands an overhand right.
Fuji steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mutombo.
Fuji moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Fuji misses.
Mutombo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fuji.
A jab lands there for Mutombo.
Fuji lunges at Mutombo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mutombo's hand.
Fuji cracks Mutombo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mutombo throws a series of punches but Fuji avoids them all with ease.
Mutombo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fuji avoids the body shot from Mutombo.
Fuji looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fuji throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mutombo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mutombo misses with a straight left.
Fuji looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mutombo misses with a left hand
and Fuji counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circling - Mutombo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fuji uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mutombo.
Fuji now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fuji closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Mutombo! Fuji dives in looking to finish! Mutombo is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chiyono Fuji!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between First Attempt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonah Sorentino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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21
190 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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192 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, First Attempt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jonah Sorentino!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Michael Johnstone and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Attempt misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Attempt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Attempt misses with a body shot.
Attempt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Attempt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Attempt misses with a hook
and Sorentino counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Attempt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Attempt tries to clinch
and Sorentino counters with a straight right hand.
Sorentino fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Attempt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Attempt tries to clinch
and Sorentino counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Attempt misses the target.
Sorentino keeps the fight on the outside.
Despite the aggression on Sorentino's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Attempt looks to clinch
and Sorentino counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Attempt tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Sorentino to counter with a crisp jab.
First Attempt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Attempt throws an overhand right that lands on Sorentino's shoulder, as Sorentino tries to avoid the shot.
Attempt wants to clinch but Sorentino slips to the side
and Sorentino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Attempt closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Sorentino to counter with a crisp jab.
Attempt is rocked!
Attempt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Attempt tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Sorentino to counter with a crisp jab.
Oh Attempt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sorentino cracks Attempt with a hook to the temple - Attempt is on wobbly legs here! Sorentino swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Attempt falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Sorentino wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jonah Sorentino!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Carvalho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Sock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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24
202 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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27
195 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Arthur Carvalho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jack Sock!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Dirk Anderson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sock throws out a powerful jab.
Carvalho fails with the takedown
and Sock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Carvalho shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sock as he avoids it easily.
Carvalho misses the jab.
No luck for Carvalho with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Carvalho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carvalho tries a head kick but it misses.
Sock fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Carvalho on the side of the head.
Carvalho walks into a straight right hand from Sock.
Carvalho misses with a takedown attempt
and Sock holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Carvalho has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sock is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Carvalho jumps guard but Sock turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Carvalho's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sock breaks the clinch.
Carvalho fails with the takedown
enabling Sock to counter with a crisp jab.
Carvalho misses with a takedown attempt - Sock sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sock digs a good hook to Carvalho's body.
Nice cross by Sock.
Carvalho connects with an inside leg kick.
Sock lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Carvalho drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Carvalho drops his hands momentarily and Sock takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sock tests Carvalho's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sock has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sock has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Carvalho.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
No luck for Carvalho with that takedown attempt.
Carvalho shoots and misses
and Sock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Carvalho throws a head kick that misses.
Carvalho misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Carvalho shoots and misses
and Sock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Carvalho is breathing heavily.
Carvalho throws a leg kick
and Sock counters with a right hand to the body.
Sock jabs Carvalho right on the nose. Carvalho blinks but takes it well.
Carvalho misses with a head kick.
Sock cracks Carvalho with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sock might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Carvalho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Carvalho takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sock throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Carvalho was covering up waiting for the punch and Sock finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Carvalho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sock trying to control the position from guard on top but Carvalho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carvalho is looking for a triangle but Sock pushes his legs off easily.
Carvalho looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sock is one step ahead there.
Sock content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sock postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Carvalho is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sock should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Sock wants to pass the guard but Carvalho is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sock postures up in Carvalho's guard and throws a big left but Carvalho blocks it.
Sock is looking to work some ground and pound but Carvalho has wrist control.
Sock looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sock working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Carvalho's head.
Sock throwing strikes from guard but Carvalho blocks nicely.
Carvalho not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Carvalho escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sock gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sock throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carvalho works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Sock dominated that round.
That's time! Carvalho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Carvalho misses with a takedown attempt - Sock sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Carvalho looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sock is fending him off so far but Carvalho persists. Nope, Sock circles away and we're back to standing.
Carvalho misses with a takedown attempt - Sock sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Carvalho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carvalho fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Carvalho swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Carvalho shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sock sprawls well. Sock wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Carvalho gets slowly back to his feet.
Sock drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Carvalho defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sock scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sock lands with a hook. Carvalho tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Carvalho ducks right into an uppercut from Sock.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sock scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sock enables Carvalho to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sock manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Carvalho throws a strike but Sock rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carvalho avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Carvalho keeping full guard, as Sock tries to pass.
Sock trying to control the position from guard on top but Carvalho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sock with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sock connects with a couple of short punches.
Sock throwing strikes but missing.
Carvalho working a defensive guard here.
Carvalho avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sock wants to control from the top but Carvalho keeps moving.
Sock working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Carvalho's head.
Sock must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Carvalho preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sock missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sock trying to control the position from guard on top but Carvalho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carvalho wants to sweep here but Sock controlling him for the moment.
Sock trying to control but Carvalho is working from the bottom.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Sock might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Carvalho haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sock keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sock with the counter takedown but Carvalho avoids it easily.
Carvalho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho dives in and grabs Sock's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sock pushes down on Carvalho's head and hops out.
Carvalho has his takedown stuffed
letting Sock counter with a right hand.
A jab from Sock finds it's way through Carvalho's defenses.
Nice uppercut there from Sock.
Carvalho shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Carvalho fails with the takedown.
Sock gets a double leg takedown into Carvalho's guard.
Sock forces his way into half guard.
Sock wants to control but Carvalho is keeping him busy.
Sock lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho is staying active underneath Sock, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Carvalho has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sock is working away from the top position though.
Carvalho slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carvalho is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sock lands a couple of elbows.
Sock is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carvalho is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sock defends well.
Sock throwing strikes from guard but Carvalho blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Sock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Carvalho with a poor takedown
and Sock counters with a stiff right hand.
Carvalho moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Carvalho fails with the takedown
and Sock counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Carvalho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sock is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Arthur Carvalho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carvalho closes the distance and clinches up with Sock, looking for a takedown. Carvalho pushes Sock against the cage but Sock circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Carvalho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sock pushes Carvalho up against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Sock scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sock has hold of one of Carvalho's legs. Carvalho is fighting the takedown attempt but Sock gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Jack Sock has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carvalho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sock wants to control from the top but Carvalho keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvalho utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sock loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Carvalho has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sock can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sock lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Carvalho is trying to keep Sock in close.
Sock postures up in Carvalho's guard and throws a big left but Carvalho blocks it.
Sock postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sock wants to control from the top but Carvalho keeps moving.
Sock preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sock advances position into side control!
Sock is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Carvalho is trying to escape and Sock transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Carvalho is forced to tap! Nice work there by Sock! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Sock!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott Mcginty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saintly Fish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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215 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Scott Mcginty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Saintly Fish!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Bart Greer and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Mcginty finds it's target.
Fish dives in and grabs Mcginty's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mcginty pushes down on Fish's head and hops out.
Mcginty lands a nice shot to the body.
Mcginty scores with a hook to the body. Fish takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fish is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mcginty sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mcginty seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mcginty uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mcginty digs a good body shot into Fish's ribs.
Fish looks winded!
Mcginty scores with a body shot.
Scott Mcginty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcginty uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fish has time to react.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mcginty cracks Fish with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Fish looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Mcginty finish him?
Fish is rocked!
Fish on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fish gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Mcginty gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Mcginty!
A victorious Scott Mcginty thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Massa Hurmaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renato Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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197 lbs
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197 lbs
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Massa Hurmaaja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Renato Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Daniel Franklin and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hurmaaja is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gracie's half guard.
Gracie manages to get to full guard.
Hurmaaja tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Hurmaaja postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hurmaaja pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hurmaaja drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gracie looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gracie looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gracie!
Hurmaaja manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurmaaja gets full guard.
Hurmaaja has control of Gracie's left arm, preventing Gracie from doing any damage.
Hurmaaja controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Hurmaaja is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hurmaaja manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Hurmaaja's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurmaaja can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but Hurmaaja defending well.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hurmaaja defends it well.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hurmaaja defends it well.
Hurmaaja flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hurmaaja moves into full guard.
Hurmaaja working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie pushes down on Hurmaaja's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hurmaaja moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hurmaaja tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hurmaaja has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hurmaaja working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
Gracie trying to control but Hurmaaja is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurmaaja can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hurmaaja gets full guard.
Gracie sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hurmaaja keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hurmaaja is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hurmaaja has escaped and now he's on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hurmaaja connects with a couple of short punches.
Hurmaaja passes Gracie's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Hurmaaja.
Hurmaaja seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hurmaaja is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Massa Hurmaaja dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hurmaaja drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hurmaaja drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gracie looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gracie looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gracie!
Hurmaaja is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurmaaja is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurmaaja is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hurmaaja trying to control but Gracie flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
I really don't envy Hurmaaja right now.
Gracie working for a choke but Hurmaaja is defending well.
Hurmaaja tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gracie tries to control but Hurmaaja wriggling away.
Gracie looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Hurmaaja is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hurmaaja manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hurmaaja moves into full guard.
Hurmaaja looking to control.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Hurmaaja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hurmaaja is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
Hurmaaja looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hurmaaja is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Hurmaaja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hurmaaja is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gracie, into his guard.
Gracie wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hurmaaja is now in half guard.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Hurmaaja slips a nice elbow through Gracie's hands, connecting with Gracie's forehead.
Hurmaaja looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gracie with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Hurmaaja is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hurmaaja takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hurmaaja winds up and cracks Gracie with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hurmaaja seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hurmaaja lands a nice short elbow.
Hurmaaja is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hurmaaja scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hurmaaja working over Gracie with some ground and pound. Gracie looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Massa Hurmaaja dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hurmaaja closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gracie takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Hurmaaja is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Gracie is trying to escape and Hurmaaja transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Gracie is forced to tap! Nice work there by Hurmaaja! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Massa Hurmaaja!
The defeated Renato Gracie had this to say: 'Massimo must get me drunk now that's are bet. I must say I am devastated but I will be back'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Calvin Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mustafa Shabazz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brooks's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, 2nd Sucks - A Day To Remember. Calvin Brooks could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mustafa Shabazz's chin.
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26
155 lbs
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26
163 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Calvin Brooks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mustafa Shabazz!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Sandra Marshall and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brooks cracks Shabazz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shabazz closes the distance and clinches.
Brooks works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Brooks wants to control from the top but Shabazz keeps moving.
Shabazz is trying to keep Brooks in close.
Brooks is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Shabazz is trying to keep Brooks in close.
Shabazz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brooks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shabazz trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shabazz trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Shabazz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shabazz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brooks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shabazz keeping moving, preventing Brooks from controlling successfully.
Brooks postures up in Shabazz's guard and throws a big left but Shabazz blocks it.
Brooks working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brooks advances to half guard.
Brooks is trying to work for a kimura but Shabazz is defending well.
Shabazz wants to control but Brooks is keeping busy.
Shabazz is trying to control Brooks's posture. Brooks takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Shabazz! Brooks is rotating here... this could be the end... Shabazz is out! Brooks has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Calvin Brooks!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Calvin Brooks waved his t-shirt featuring Vikai Gear's logo in front of the cameras.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Serge Ibaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kip Ruell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ibaka's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, S.A.R.S. - Lutka. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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143 lbs
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135 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Serge Ibaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kip Ruell!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Sandra Marshall and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ibaka thuds a left hand into Ruell's body.
Ibaka tries to clinch but Ruell is having none of it.
Ibaka tries to clinch but Ruell is having none of it.
Ibaka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ruell misses the jab.
Ruell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ibaka tries to counter by clinching up but Ruell breaks away and moves out of range.
Ibaka wants to clinch.
Ruell misses with a low kick as Ibaka jumps back.
Ibaka seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ibaka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kip Ruell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibaka clinches up against the cage.
Ibaka can't find room to land a body shot as Ruell controls the action.
Ruell lands with a right to the head.
Ruell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ibaka's elbow.
Ibaka tries to work over Ruell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibaka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ibaka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ibaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Ruell.
Ruell tries a body shot but Ibaka blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Ibaka.
Ibaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ruell fails to land.
Ruell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ruell is working Ibaka over against the cage.
Ibaka tries a body shot but Ruell blocks it.
Ibaka gets through Ruell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ruell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ruell has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ibaka seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ruell can turn it around.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ibaka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ibaka lands a nice uppercut.
Ibaka prevents a body shot from Ruell.
A left hand lands to the body for Ruell.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ruell struggles to land a body shot inside as Ibaka controls his hands.
Ibaka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ruell backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibaka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ruell backwards.
Ibaka misses with the head strike.
Ibaka lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ibaka misses with the head strike.
Ruell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ibaka scores with a shot to the side of Ruell's head.
Ibaka throws a punch but it's blocked by Ruell.
A nice left hand lands by Ibaka.
Ibaka swings wildly with an uppercut but Ruell uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Ruell.
Ibaka misses with a punch on the inside.
Ibaka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ruell's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ibaka.
Ibaka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ruell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ruell blocking some punches.
Ibaka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ruell tries a body shot but Ibaka blocks it.
Ibaka prevents a body shot from Ruell.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibaka is working Ruell over against the cage.
Ibaka throws a punch but it's blocked by Ruell.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ruell.
Ruell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ibaka backwards.
Ruell lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Ibaka.
Ibaka lands with a short shot to the head.
Ibaka has a couple of punches blocked by Ruell.
Ibaka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ibaka misses with the head strike.
Ruell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ibaka working aggressively here.
Ruell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ibaka.
Ibaka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ibaka pushes Ruell back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ibaka throws a head punch that misses.
Ruell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ruell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Ibaka fails to land.
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!
Ruell blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Ibaka.
Ruell misses with the head strike.
Ibaka lands a right hand.
Ibaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ibaka works on Ruell's body with a couple of short punches.
Ibaka is trying to stall.
Ibaka gets through Ruell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ibaka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ruells head.
Ibaka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good body shot from Ibaka.
Still in the clinch, Ibaka scores with a nice short uppercut.
A body shot lands from Ruell.
Ibaka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Ibaka as the two fighters clinch.
Ruell prevents a body shot from Ibaka.
Ruell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ibaka backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Serge Ibaka dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ruell clinches with his opponent.
Ruell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ruell fails to land.
Ruell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ibaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ruell misses with a punch to the body.
Ruell lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ibaka.
Ibaka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Ruell.
Ruell misses with a punch on the inside.
Ibaka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ruell's elbow.
Ibaka struggles to land a body shot inside as Ruell controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruell digs a right hand into Ibaka's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ibaka's gas tank.
Ibaka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ruell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ibaka misses with a body punch.
Ibaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ruell can't find room to land a body shot as Ibaka controls the action.
Ibaka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ruell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ibaka is working Ruell over against the cage.
Ibaka prevents a body shot from Ruell.
Ruell misses with a body punch.
Ruell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ibaka lands a right hand.
Ruell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ruell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ruell blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Ibaka fails to land.
Ruell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ruell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ibaka or not.
Ibaka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ruell can do to turn this around?
Ruell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ibaka's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ibaka.
Ruell misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Ibaka.
A head punch on the inside from Ibaka fails to land.
Ibaka blocks a body shot from Ruell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ruell lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ibaka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ruell backwards.
Ruell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ibaka gets through Ruell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ruell letting Ibaka take a breather here.
Ibaka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ruell misses with a punch to the body.
Ibaka tries to throw a body punch but Ruell avoids it by throwing Ibaka back against the cage.
A short right from Ruell.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ibaka.
Ibaka scores with a shot to the side of Ruell's head.
Ibaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ruell blocks an uppercut.
Ruell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ruell.
Ibaka blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruell can't find room to land a body shot as Ibaka controls the action.
Ruell has a couple of punches blocked by Ibaka.
Ibaka cracks Ruell with a nice body shot.
Ibaka tries a body shot but Ruell blocks it.
Ibaka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ruell can't find room to land a body shot as Ibaka controls the action.
Ruell misses with a punch on the inside.
Ibaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ibaka has a couple of punches blocked by Ruell.
Ruell tries to throw a body punch but Ibaka avoids it by throwing Ruell back against the cage.
Ruell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ruell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ibaka lands a shoulder strike.
Ibaka throws a head punch that misses.
Ibaka tries to throw a body punch but Ruell avoids it by throwing Ibaka back against the cage.
A short right from Ibaka.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ruell.
Ibaka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ruell backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ibaka.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibaka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ibaka has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Ruell misses with a body punch.
Ruell misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Ibaka as the two fighters clinch.
Ibaka slowing the pace effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ibaka misses with a punch on the inside.
Ibaka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ibaka works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Ibaka on the inside.
A short right from Ibaka on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ibaka.
Ibaka scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ruell has a couple of punches blocked by Ibaka.
Ibaka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ibaka presses Ruell against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ibaka misses with some punches.
Ruell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ibaka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ruell's elbow.
Ibaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Serge Ibaka dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ruell scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice body punch from Ruell.
A swing and a miss from Ibaka.
Ibaka is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ibaka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ruell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ruell throws out a counter right but Ibaka avoids it with no problem.
Ruell jabs at Ibaka's body.
Ruell throws an off balance right hand
and Ibaka counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibaka blocks a jab.
A head kick misses from Ruell.
Nice shot lands for Ruell.
Ruell thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ibaka if he has to take too many more of those.
Ibaka moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Serge Ibaka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ibaka.
Ibaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ibaka misses with a body punch.
Ibaka scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ruell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Ruell as the two fighters clinch.
Ruell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ruell misses with a punch to the body.
Ibaka throws a punch but it's blocked by Ruell.
Ruell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ibaka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Ruell.
Ibaka has a couple of punches blocked by Ruell.
Ruell is looking to control Ibaka's arms but Ibaka gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ruell has his back to the cage.
Ruell misses with a punch to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ruell.
Ruell blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruell struggles to land a body shot inside as Ibaka controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ibaka.
Ruell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ibaka misses with a body punch.
Ibaka prevents a body shot from Ruell.
Ruell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ibaka working aggressively here.
Ibaka blocks a body shot from Ruell.
Ruell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ibaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Ibaka.
Ibaka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ibaka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ibaka misses with the head strike.
Ibaka pushes Ruell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ibaka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ibaka misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Ibaka.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ibaka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Ibaka.
Ibaka tries a body shot but Ruell blocks it.
Ruell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ruell tries to work over Ibaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ruell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ibaka backwards.
Ruell swings wildly with an uppercut but Ibaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruell tries a body shot but Ibaka blocks it.
Ibaka stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ibaka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ruell swings wildly with an uppercut but Ibaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ibaka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Ruell.
Ibaka lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Ibaka as the two fighters clinch.
Ibaka misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibaka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ruell working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Ruell.
Ibaka tries to throw a body punch but Ruell avoids it by throwing Ibaka back against the cage.
Ibaka throws a head punch that misses.
Ruell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ibaka's elbow.
Ibaka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ibaka misses with a body punch.
Ibaka is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ibaka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ruell blocks a body shot from Ibaka.
Ibaka works on Ruell's body with a couple of short punches.
Ruell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ibaka looking to slow down the pace here.
Ibaka stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ruell swings wildly with an uppercut but Ibaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Serge Ibaka clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ibaka drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ibaka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ruell doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ibaka tries to clinch up but Ruell circles away and keeps his distance.
Ibaka tries to clinch there but Ruell circles away.
Ibaka avoids the body shot from Ruell.
Ibaka is looking to counter the offense by Ruell and move into the clinch.
A left lands for Ruell.
Ibaka wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ibaka tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ruell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruell misses with a body punch
and Ibaka counters with a right hand to the body.
Ruell throws the left hand but Ibaka avoids the punch easily.
Ibaka fails to land with a series of punches.
Ruell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kip Ruell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ruell misses the shot to the body.
Ruell scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ibaka listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like Kip Ruell has been cut.
Ibaka rushes Ruell and presses him up against the cage.
Ibaka is working Ruell over against the cage.
Ruell is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Ibaka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ibaka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ruell's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ibaka.
Ibaka lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ruell misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibaka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ruell is rocked!
Ruell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ruell is still on wobbly legs! Can Ibaka finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ibaka scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ruell tries to throw a body punch but Ibaka avoids it by throwing Ruell back against the cage.
Ibaka scores with a hook to the body.
Ibaka lands a body shot.
Ibaka works on Ruell's body with a couple of short punches.
Ibaka pushes Ruell against the cage. Ibaka is working some dirty boxing. Ibaka pushes off with a quick right hook! Ruell goes down! Ruell tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Ibaka moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Serge Ibaka!
During a confident post fight interview, Serge Ibaka thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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