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Highland Challenge 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Heinz Smorebrod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Queen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Heinz Smorebrod!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Oliver Queen!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Santiago Holmes and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smorebrod throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Queen makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Smorebrod really felt that one!
Smorebrod throws a combination that misses
and Queen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smorebrod throws a leg kick
and Queen counters with a nice kick to the body.
Smorebrod throws a left and a right that both miss
and Queen counters with a nice body kick.
Smorebrod tries to bum rush Queen with a series of wild strikes but Queen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Queen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Smorebrod misses with an uppercut
and Queen counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A combination from Smorebrod does no damage.
Queen feints the counter takedown.
Smorebrod fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Queen unleashes a big counter combination but Smorebrod bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Queen's coach down at Highland Brawl Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Queen's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Smorebrod throws a left and a right that both miss
and Queen counters with a nice body kick.
Smorebrod is breathing heavily.
Smorebrod throws a combination that misses
and Queen counters with a body kick.
Smorebrod throws a combination that misses
and Queen counters with a good, hard body kick but Smorebrod shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smorebrod swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Queen counters with a good, hard body kick but Smorebrod shrugs it off.
Smorebrod swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Queen counters with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smorebrod swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Queen counters with a left and a right that stings Smorebrod.
Smorebrod misses with a double jab
and Queen counters with a solid body kick.
Smorebrod throws a combination that misses
and Queen finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Smorebrod misses with a double jab
and Queen counters with a good, hard body kick but Smorebrod shrugs it off.
Smorebrod swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Queen counters with a nice body kick.
Smorebrod throws a left and a right that both miss
and Queen counters with a one-two to the body.
Smorebrod will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Smorebrod throws a combination that misses
and Queen counters with a solid body kick.
Smorebrod throws a left and a right that both miss
and Queen counters with a good, hard body kick but Smorebrod shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smorebrod throws a left and a right that both miss
and Queen counters with a nice body kick.
Smorebrod rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Queen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Queen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Smorebrod misses with a double jab
and Queen counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smorebrod throws a left and a right that both miss
and Queen makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Smorebrod really felt that one!
Smorebrod misses with a series of wild punches.
Queen feints the counter takedown.
Smorebrod throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Queen counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Smorebrod throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Queen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Smorebrod falls off balance throwing a combination
and Queen counters with a nice body kick.
Smorebrod throws a left and a right that both miss
and Queen counters with a one-two to the body.
Heinz Smorebrod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smorebrod throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Queen finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Smorebrod throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Queen counters with a nice kick to the body.
Smorebrod throws a lazy body kick
and Queen finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smorebrod throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Queen counters with a body kick.
Smorebrod throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Queen counters with a left and a right that stings Smorebrod.
Smorebrod misses with a double jab
and Queen counters with a nice body kick.
Heinz Smorebrod is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smorebrod throws a combination that misses
and Queen finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Smorebrod jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smorebrod misses with a double jab
and Queen counters with a nice body kick.
Smorebrod misses with a double jab
and Queen counters with a nice body kick.
Smorebrod falls off balance throwing a combination
and Queen counters with a good, hard body kick but Smorebrod shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smorebrod misses with a combination
and Queen counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Smorebrod throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Queen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smorebrod misses with a right hand
and Queen counters with a nice kick to the body.
Smorebrod misses with a combination
and Queen makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Smorebrod really felt that one!
Smorebrod throws a combination that misses
and Queen counters with a nice body kick.
Smorebrod throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Queen counters with a nice kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smorebrod swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Queen counters with a nice kick to the body.
Smorebrod throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Queen counters with a two punch combo.
Smorebrod throws a combination that misses
and Queen counters with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Queen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Smorebrod swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Queen counters with a nice body kick.
Smorebrod throws a combination that misses
and Queen counters with a body kick.
Smorebrod falls off balance throwing a combination
and Queen counters with a good, hard body kick but Smorebrod shrugs it off.
Smorebrod throws a left and a right that both miss
and Queen counters with a nice body kick.
Smorebrod falls off balance throwing a combination
and Queen counters with a body kick that stops Smorebrod in his tracks momentarily.
Smorebrod swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Queen makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Smorebrod really felt that one!
Smorebrod misses with a combination
and Queen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smorebrod throws a body kick that misses
and Queen counters with a good, hard body kick but Smorebrod shrugs it off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smorebrod throws a right hand that misses
and Queen counters with a nice body kick.
Smorebrod throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Queen counters with a good, hard body kick but Smorebrod shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smorebrod falls off balance throwing a combination
and Queen counters with a nice body kick.
Smorebrod throws a lazy body kick
and Queen counters with a body kick that stops Smorebrod in his tracks momentarily.
Smorebrod throws a left and a right that both miss
and Queen counters with a series of strikes. Smorebrod will be more careful next time no doubt.
Smorebrod throws a left and a right that both miss
and Queen makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Smorebrod really felt that one!
Smorebrod falls off balance throwing a combination
and Queen finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Smorebrod swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Queen finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Smorebrod swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Queen makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Smorebrod really felt that one!
Smorebrod throws a left and a right that both miss
and Queen counters with a good, hard body kick but Smorebrod shrugs it off.
Smorebrod swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Queen finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smorebrod throws a combination that misses
and Queen counters with a body kick that stops Smorebrod in his tracks momentarily.
Smorebrod falls off balance throwing a combination
and Queen counters with a body kick that stops Smorebrod in his tracks momentarily.
Oliver Queen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smorebrod misses with a combination
and Queen counters with a nice body kick.
Smorebrod misses with a double jab
and Queen counters with a body kick that stops Smorebrod in his tracks momentarily.
Heinz Smorebrod is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smorebrod falls off balance throwing a combination
and Queen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Smorebrod swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Queen counters with a nice body kick.
Smorebrod misses with a double jab
and Queen counters with a body kick that stops Smorebrod in his tracks momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smorebrod tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Queen feints the counter takedown.
Smorebrod misses with a kick to the body
and Queen counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Smorebrod misses with a double jab
and Queen counters with a body kick.
Smorebrod rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Queen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smorebrod throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Queen counters with a nice kick to the body.
Smorebrod throws a combination that misses
and Queen counters with a solid body kick.
Smorebrod throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Queen counters with a nice body kick.
Smorebrod looks to throw a body kick
and Queen counters with a good, hard body kick but Smorebrod shrugs it off.
A combination from Smorebrod does no damage.
Smorebrod throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Queen counters with a good, hard body kick but Smorebrod shrugs it off.
Smorebrod rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Queen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Queen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smorebrod misses with a combination
and Queen counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smorebrod misses with a double jab
and Queen counters with a body kick.
Smorebrod misses with a combination
and Queen counters with a nice body kick.
Smorebrod throws a combination that misses
and Queen counters with a nice body kick.
Smorebrod throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Queen.
Smorebrod throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Queen counters with a body kick.
Smorebrod rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Queen counters with a left and a right that stings Smorebrod.
Smorebrod swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Queen counters with a body kick that stops Smorebrod in his tracks momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Queen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Smorebrod swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Queen counters with a left to the body.
Smorebrod throws a combination that misses
and Queen counters with a solid body kick.
Smorebrod throws a combination that misses
and Queen counters with a nice kick to the body.
Smorebrod throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Queen counters with a left and a right that stings Smorebrod.
Smorebrod swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Queen counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Smorebrod misses with a kick to the body
and Queen makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Smorebrod really felt that one!
Smorebrod swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Queen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Smorebrod throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Queen counters with a nice kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smorebrod throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Queen counters with a solid body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smorebrod throws a right hand that misses
and Queen counters with a body kick that stops Smorebrod in his tracks momentarily.
Smorebrod throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Queen counters with a good, hard body kick but Smorebrod shrugs it off.
Smorebrod throws a left and a right that both miss
and Queen finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smorebrod misses with a double jab
and Queen finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Smorebrod swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Queen counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Smorebrod throws a left and a right that both miss
and Queen counters with a solid body kick.
Smorebrod throws a combination that misses
and Queen counters with a body kick.
Smorebrod throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Queen finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Smorebrod falls off balance throwing a combination
and Queen counters with a series of strikes. Smorebrod will be more careful next time no doubt.
Smorebrod misses with a combination
and Queen counters with a series of strikes. Smorebrod will be more careful next time no doubt.
Smorebrod misses with a combination
and Queen counters with a left to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Queen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Queen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Smorebrod defends it well.
Smorebrod misses with a combination
and Queen counters with a solid body kick.
Smorebrod misses with an uppercut
and Queen counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Smorebrod misses with a double jab
and Queen counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Smorebrod throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Queen moves into the clinch.
Smorebrod is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Queen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Queen ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Queen no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Queen throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Queen doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Queen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Queen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Oliver Queen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smorebrod wants to control but Queen is keeping busy.
Queen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smorebrod wants to get back to full guard.
Queen stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Smorebrod to get to his feet.
Smorebrod throws a left and a right that both miss
and Queen counters with a nice body kick.
A lazy body kick from Smorebrod
and Queen counters with a body kick that stops Smorebrod in his tracks momentarily.
Smorebrod throws an off balance right hand
and Queen finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Heinz Smorebrod has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
No joy there for Smorebrod, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smorebrod falls off balance throwing a combination
and Queen counters with a body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oliver Queen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Queen 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 25:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 25:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oliver Queen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vicente Nunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takakazu Nakamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vicente Nunes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Takakazu Nakamoto!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Daniel Franklin and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nunes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nakamoto.
No luck for Nunes with that takedown attempt.
Nakamoto closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nunes circles away.
Nunes went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nunes fails with a takedown attempt.
Nunes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nunes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nunes bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamoto is trying to improve his position.
Nakamoto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nunes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Nakamoto's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nakamoto sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nunes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nakamoto on the ground.
Nakamoto wants to control but Nunes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakamoto moves into full guard.
Nakamoto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nunes postures up in Nakamoto's guard and throws a big left but Nakamoto blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nakamoto wants to stand up but Nunes is controlling him.
Nunes seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nakamoto avoids the head kick by Nunes.
Nunes works Nakamoto's body with a nice hook.
Nakamoto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nunes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Nunes.
Nunes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vicente Nunes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nunes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nakamoto.
Nunes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nakamoto counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamoto throws a right hand that Nunes ducks under and follows up with a left that Nunes also avoids with ease.
Nakamoto wants to clinch up but Nunes keeps it at a distance.
Nunes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nakamoto tries to avoid it but Nunes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nakamoto to the ground. Nakamoto escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nakamoto is looking for the big counter here.
Nakamoto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nunes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nunes moves into the clinch successfully.
Nakamoto has had enough of the clinch but Nunes keeps him there for the moment.
Nunes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nakamoto gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nunes decides to pull guard.
Nakamoto wants to control from the top but Nunes keeps moving.
Nakamoto won't allow Nunes to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamoto is working Nunes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nakamoto trying to control but Nunes is working from the bottom.
Nakamoto is looking to stand up but Nunes won't let him.
Nakamoto works over Nunes with some ground and pound from guard.
Nunes keeping moving, preventing Nakamoto from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakamoto throws a right hand that Nunes ducks under and follows up with a left that Nunes also avoids with ease.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nakamoto or perhaps it was just good defense by Nunes, which made it look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vicente Nunes dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nakamoto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nakamoto wants it to stay on the feet.
Nunes shoots in for a takedown but Nakamoto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nakamoto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nakamoto gets tackled into the cage by Nunes. Nunes maintains the clinch.
Nakamoto is trying to pull guard but Nunes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nakamoto is trying to drag Nunes to the mat but Nunes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nunes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nunes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nakamoto can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamoto tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nunes defends well and Nakamoto ends up having to push Nunes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vicente Nunes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takakazu Nakamoto.
Some bone on bone action there as Nunes checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nunes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nakamoto defends well and Nunes ends up having to push Nakamoto into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nakamoto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nunes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nakamoto plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nunes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nakamoto but Nakamoto pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice sprawl there from Nakamoto as Nunes shoots in.
Nunes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nunes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nunes gets control of Nakamoto's arms and successfully pulls guard. Nunes will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Nunes looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Nakamoto has picked Nunes up and slammed him! Nunes can't keep hold of the triangle and Nakamoto manages to pass to side control!
Nunes wants to get back to his feet but Nakamoto drags him back down.
Nunes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nakamoto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nunes wants to get back to his feet but Nakamoto drags him back down.
Nakamoto landing strikes.
Nakamoto wants to control but Nunes is keeping him busy.
Nakamoto in side control lands a decent elbow.
Nakamoto wants to stand but Nunes is controlling his arm.
Nunes on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nunes tries to get out of the position.
Nunes takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
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!
Nunes is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamoto tries to stand but Nunes is controlling his head.
Nunes tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Nakamoto presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Nakamoto takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nakamoto trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nunes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
BOOM! Nakamoto connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Nakamoto connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Takakazu Nakamoto has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nunes tries to hold on but Nakamoto postures up.
Nakamoto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nunes is looking to escape.
Nakamoto lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakamoto is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Nunes can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Nakamoto working the ground and pound effectively.
Nakamoto sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takakazu Nakamoto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Nakamoto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nunes defends it nicely.
Nunes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nakamoto sprawls well. Nakamoto wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nunes gets slowly back to his feet.
Nunes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nakamoto.
Nunes throws a sloppy head kick and Nakamoto moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nunes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nakamoto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nunes content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nunes pulls Nakamoto into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nunes trying to strike off his back.
Nakamoto is working Nunes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nunes managing to control the position.
Nakamoto controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nunes keeping moving, preventing Nakamoto from controlling successfully.
Nakamoto looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Let's hope that Nakamoto has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nakamoto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nunes pinned against the cage. Nunes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vicente Nunes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takakazu Nakamoto.
Nakamoto falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nunes counters by clinching up.
Nakamoto avoids a wild elbow strike from Nunes.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nunes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nunes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nakamoto sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nakamoto lands with a nice combination. Nunes backs away looking to recover.
Nunes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nunes misses with a takedown attempt
and Nakamoto counters with a stiff right hand.
Nunes gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nakamoto to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nakamoto is pushing down on Nunes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nunes is fighting to maintain full guard but Nakamoto has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nakamoto connects with a nice short shot to Nunes's temple.
Nunes is not content to let Nakamoto control the position.
Nunes tries to get to full guard but Nakamoto has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nunes tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Nakamoto has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nunes is trying to escape the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takakazu Nakamoto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nakamoto 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takakazu Nakamoto!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Archie MacDuff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Hellmuth Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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225 lbs
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260 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Good chin |
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Great elbows
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Archie MacDuff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Phil Hellmuth Jr!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Winston Alpacca and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by MacDuff.
Hellmuth Jr tries to clinch but MacDuff moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hellmuth Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
MacDuff lands a slapping body shot.
Phil Hellmuth Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hellmuth Jr moves in looking to clinch but MacDuff pushes him off.
MacDuff appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hellmuth Jr tries to clinch but fails miserably
and MacDuff counters with a straight right hand.
MacDuff scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as MacDuff lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hellmuth Jr doesn't seem phased though.
Hellmuth Jr misses with a left hand
and MacDuff counters with a left to the body.
Hellmuth Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
MacDuff connects with a body shot that sends Hellmuth Jr's belly button to the back.
Hellmuth Jr tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and MacDuff makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
MacDuff blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacDuff lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hellmuth Jr throws a shot from downtown. MacDuff moves away and avoids it.
Hellmuth Jr throws the left hand but MacDuff avoids the punch easily.
MacDuff ducks under a wild hook from Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr clinches up with MacDuff and pushes him back against the cage.
Hellmuth Jr pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hellmuth Jr lands an elbow that stopped MacDuff in his tracks for a moment.
MacDuff creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
MacDuff takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Archie MacDuff has been cut.
MacDuff blocks an elbow strike from Hellmuth Jr.
MacDuff takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hellmuth Jr throws an elbow but misses.
MacDuff takes an elbow to the temple.
Hellmuth Jr pushes off an throws an elbow but MacDuff leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hellmuth Jr blocks an elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacDuff tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hellmuth Jr's elbow.
Hellmuth Jr lands a damaging elbow.
MacDuff takes an elbow to the temple.
Hellmuth Jr misses with an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacDuff dodges an elbow strike from Hellmuth Jr.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, MacDuff just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hellmuth Jr's brow.
Hellmuth Jr misses with an elbow strike.
MacDuff creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
MacDuff blocks an elbow strike.
Hellmuth Jr misses with an elbow over the top.
MacDuff fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
MacDuff pushes off an throws an elbow but Hellmuth Jr leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
MacDuff looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, MacDuff throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, MacDuff just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hellmuth Jr's brow.
Hellmuth Jr avoids a wild elbow strike from MacDuff.
MacDuff blocks an elbow strike.
MacDuff tries a body shot but Hellmuth Jr blocks it.
Hellmuth Jr throws an elbow but it misses.
MacDuff throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hellmuth Jr throws an elbow but misses.
MacDuff creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hellmuth Jr looks to throw an elbow but misses.
MacDuff blocks an elbow strike from Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr pushes off an throws an elbow but MacDuff leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hellmuth Jr blocks an elbow strike.
MacDuff pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hellmuth Jr throws an elbow that misses.
MacDuff avoids a wild elbow strike from Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr avoids the elbow strike from MacDuff, against the cage.
MacDuff avoids a wild elbow strike from Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr misses with an elbow strike.
Hellmuth Jr comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hellmuth Jr lands an elbow inside.
Hellmuth Jr throws an elbow that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hellmuth Jr.
MacDuff avoids a wild elbow strike from Hellmuth Jr.
MacDuff avoids a wild elbow strike from Hellmuth Jr.
MacDuff pushes off an throws an elbow but Hellmuth Jr leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hellmuth Jr throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hellmuth Jr creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
MacDuff pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hellmuth Jr.
MacDuff throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hellmuth Jr avoids a wild elbow strike from MacDuff.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacDuff throws a head punch that misses.
Hellmuth Jr throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacDuff dodges an elbow strike from Hellmuth Jr.
MacDuff throws an elbow that misses.
MacDuff misses with some punches.
MacDuff avoids a wild elbow strike from Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
MacDuff throws an elbow but it's blocked.
MacDuff throws an elbow but it misses.
Hellmuth Jr creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through MacDuff's defenses.
Hellmuth Jr pushes off an throws an elbow but MacDuff leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hellmuth Jr lands an elbow inside that MacDuff shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hellmuth Jr.
Nice elbow from Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr blocks an elbow strike.
Hellmuth Jr looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, MacDuff throws an elbow but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hellmuth Jr just misses with a elbow thrown towards MacDuff's brow.
Hellmuth Jr blocks the elbow strike.
Hellmuth Jr throws an elbow but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Hellmuth Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Archie MacDuff's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
MacDuff listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
MacDuff wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
MacDuff blocks a jab.
MacDuff connects with a right hand. Hellmuth Jr shakes it off.
Hellmuth Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and MacDuff counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
MacDuff smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
MacDuff displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hellmuth Jr throws out the jab.
Hellmuth Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
MacDuff lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by MacDuff.
Hellmuth Jr throws a hook but MacDuff blocks it.
MacDuff scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hellmuth Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
MacDuff clinches up with Hellmuth Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
MacDuff takes an elbow to the forehead.
MacDuff misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hellmuth Jr looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hellmuth Jr gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hellmuth Jr misses with an elbow over the top.
MacDuff misses with an elbow strike.
Hellmuth Jr looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hellmuth Jr avoids a wild elbow strike from MacDuff.
Hellmuth Jr lands an elbow inside.
Hellmuth Jr lands a nice elbow.
MacDuff pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hellmuth Jr creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hellmuth Jr blocks the elbow strike.
Phil Hellmuth Jr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hellmuth Jr throws an elbow but misses.
Hellmuth Jr misses with an elbow over the top.
Hellmuth Jr lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Archie MacDuff's cut is getting worse.
MacDuff blocks an elbow strike.
MacDuff throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hellmuth Jr just misses with a elbow thrown towards MacDuff's brow.
Hellmuth Jr avoids a wild elbow strike from MacDuff.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hellmuth Jr throws an elbow but misses.
MacDuff misses with an elbow over the top.
Hellmuth Jr misses with an elbow over the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hellmuth Jr blocks the elbow strike.
Hellmuth Jr throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hellmuth Jr pushes off an throws an elbow but MacDuff leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacDuff blocks an elbow strike from Hellmuth Jr.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hellmuth Jr throws an elbow but misses.
Hellmuth Jr lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hellmuth Jr lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Archie MacDuff's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Hellmuth Jr throws an elbow that misses.
Nice elbow from MacDuff.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hellmuth Jr throws an elbow but misses.
Hellmuth Jr blocks the elbow strike.
MacDuff blocks an elbow strike.
MacDuff looks to throw an elbow but misses.
MacDuff looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hellmuth Jr pushes off an throws an elbow but MacDuff leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hellmuth Jr just misses with a elbow thrown towards MacDuff's brow.
Hellmuth Jr lands an elbow inside that MacDuff shrugs off.
Hellmuth Jr throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
MacDuff throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hellmuth Jr blocks an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hellmuth Jr takes an elbow to the temple.
MacDuff lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hellmuth Jr backwards.
Hellmuth Jr throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
MacDuff blocks an elbow strike.
Hellmuth Jr pushes off an throws an elbow but MacDuff leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hellmuth Jr misses with an elbow strike.
Hellmuth Jr dodges an elbow strike from MacDuff.
MacDuff pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hellmuth Jr blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, MacDuff throws an elbow but misses.
MacDuff throws a head punch that misses.
Hellmuth Jr throws an elbow that misses.
Hellmuth Jr lands an elbow inside.
Hellmuth Jr creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through MacDuff's defenses.
Hellmuth Jr lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jeez, Archie MacDuff's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Hellmuth Jr comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hellmuth Jr throws an elbow but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hellmuth Jr comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Archie MacDuff's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Phil Hellmuth Jr!
A relieved looking Phil Hellmuth Jr thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Jacks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Declan Franks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Franks has chosen Time Bomb by Rancid as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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218 lbs
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208 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jack Jacks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Declan Franks!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Peter Branson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franks loads up on a big right hand but Jacks slips the punch.
Franks feints and then cracks Jacks's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jacks down.
Franks cracks Jacks with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Franks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jacks tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Franks swivels and escapes.
Franks fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jacks looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Franks cracks Jacks with a good jab.
Jacks is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jacks is rocked!
Franks lands with an overhand left.
Oh Jacks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice takedown defense from Franks. No joy for Jacks on that attempt.
Franks wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Franks drops Jacks with a huge uppercut! Jacks drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Franks is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Declan Franks!
During a confident post fight interview, Declan Franks thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Roger Bennett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugh Janus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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149 lbs
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156 lbs
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Roger Bennett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hugh Janus!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Dirk Anderson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Janus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bennett pinned against the cage. Bennett gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bennett has Janus up against the cage in a clinch.
Bennett missing with knees to the body.
Bennett missing with knees to the body.
Bennett is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Janus is defending well for now.
Janus ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Janus no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett wants to control from the top but Janus keeps moving.
Janus wants to sweep but no luck.
Bennett knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Janus on the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Janus is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Janus slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Janus moves into full mount!
Janus jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bennett manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Bennett tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Janus keeps control of the position as Bennett tries to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Janus struggling to keep hold of the position.
Bennett can't escape the position.
Bennett is trying to get back to his feet but Janus has full control of the position and if anything, Bennett has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Bennett prevents Janus from getting a body triangle.
Bennett is trying to defend against the choke here but Janus has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Janus Tightens the hold and Bennett taps out furiously! Janus displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hugh Janus!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcin Kowalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eduardo Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcin Kowalski has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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220 lbs
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marcin Kowalski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eduardo Santos!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Michael Johnstone and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos has a takedown stuffed.
Kowalski looks to land a left hand but Santos moved out of range nicely.
Santos looks for a takedown but Kowalski sprawls well.
Santos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And Santos tries to counter it with a takedown but Kowalski pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kowalski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski connects with a right hand. Santos shakes it off.
Nice defenses there by Santos.
Eduardo Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kowalski throws a shot from downtown. Santos moves away and avoids it.
Kowalski throws a series of punches but Santos avoids them all with ease.
Santos throws a solid leg kick but Kowalski takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Santos.
Santos shoots for a takedown but Kowalski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A quick step to the side and Kowalski tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marcin Kowalski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eduardo Santos.
A combination from Kowalski does no damage.
Kowalski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Santos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Santos misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Kowalski misses its intended target.
Kowalski tries to keep at a distance but Santos has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kowalski manages to break the clinch.
Marcin Kowalski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kowalski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Santos tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kowalski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kowalski wants it to stay on the feet.
Kowalski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Santos clinches.
Kowalski breaks from the clinch.
Kowalski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos has managed to clinch.
Santos drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kowalski gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Santos is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kowalski is defending well.
Kowalski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Santos tries for a takedown but Kowalski circles away easily
and Kowalski counters with a one-two to the body.
Kowalski throws a looping overhand right but Santos ducks down to avoid it.
Santos shoots in and drives through. Kowalski sprawls well.
Santos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kowalski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kowalski throwing a counter right hand but Santos manages to avoid it.
Santos goes for a double leg but Kowalski avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kowalski continues to drive forward.
A combination from Kowalski does no damage.
Santos tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kowalski defends well and Santos ends up having to push Kowalski into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Santos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Santos throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kowalski.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kowalski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcin Kowalski dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Santos moves away from the strike by Kowalski.
Santos tries a head kick but it misses.
Kowalski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Santos throws a head kick that misses.
Nice sprawl there from Kowalski as Santos shoots in.
A looping hook to the body misses from Santos. Kowalski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Santos throws a sloppy head kick and Kowalski moves out of range easily.
Kowalski is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A swing and a miss from Kowalski.
Kowalski dodges the punch combination from Santos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Santos tries for a takedown but Kowalski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Marcin Kowalski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eduardo Santos.
Kowalski takes a swing at Santos's ribcage but misses.
Kowalski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kowalski keeps the fight on the outside.
An attempted straight right counter from Kowalski misses the target.
An inside leg kick from Santos misses.
Kowalski misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Santos.
Kowalski throwing a counter right hand but Santos manages to avoid it.
Kowalski fails to land with a series of punches.
Santos wants to clinch.
Santos shoots in for a double leg but Kowalski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Santos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marcin Kowalski is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Santos.
Kowalski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Santos tries to counter with a clinch but Kowalski shakes him off and moves away.
Santos looks for a takedown but Kowalski sprawls well.
Santos throws a wild body kick that Kowalski sees coming a mile off.
Kowalski throws a jab when Santos was well out of range.
Kowalski throws a hook but Santos blocks it.
Santos moves in looking to clinch but Kowalski pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Santos drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kowalski defends it well.
Santos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kowalski swivels and escapes.
Santos wants to clinch up but Kowalski keeps it at a distance.
Santos looks to land a body kick but Kowalski moved away.
Kowalski keeps the fight on the outside.
Kowalski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Santos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kowalski missing with a left hand there. Santos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Santos changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcin Kowalski dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kowalski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Santos slips under a jab.
And Santos tries to counter it with a takedown but Kowalski pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Santos looks for a takedown but Kowalski sprawls well.
Kowalski is looking for a counter combo.
Kowalski misses with an uppercut. Santos saw that one coming.
Santos blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos throws a sloppy head kick and Kowalski moves out of range easily.
Kowalski swings for the body but Santos moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski misses with a looping left.
Santos slips under a jab.
Kowalski misses with a two punch combination.
Kowalski cracks Santos with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kowalski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Santos.
An attempted straight right counter from Kowalski misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Kowalski misses the target.
Kowalski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santos can do to turn this around?
A looping hook to the body misses from Kowalski. Santos does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos throws a push kick but Kowalski slaps the foot to one side.
Santos wants to clinch.
Kowalski keeps the fight on the outside.
Kowalski moves out of range of the body kick from Santos.
Kowalski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Marcin Kowalski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eduardo Santos.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski looks to land a combination but Santos avoids it well.
Santos tries to clinch up but Kowalski circles away and keeps his distance.
Santos closes the distance and clinches up with Kowalski, looking for a takedown. Santos pushes Kowalski against the cage but Kowalski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kowalski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Santos defending well as Kowalski loads up on a big left hand.
Santos wants to counter with a clinch but Kowalski pushes him away.
Eduardo Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kowalski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kowalski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Santos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Kowalski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Santos dodges the punch combination from Kowalski.
Santos with the counter takedown but Kowalski avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kowalski checks it well.
Santos tries to clinch but Kowalski is having none of it.
Kowalski's corner calls for a 1-2. Kowalski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Santos darts in trying to clinch
letting Kowalski counter with a right hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kowalski keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcin Kowalski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kowalski, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcin Kowalski!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Oliva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Crawley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crawley has chosen Barbarian Overlords - The Ambassador as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Xavier Oliva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Charles Crawley!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Bart Greer and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliva moves out of range as Crawley strikes.
Oliva half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The crowd cheers as Crawley lands an impressive looking overhand right. Oliva doesn't seem phased though.
It looks like Xavier Oliva has been cut.
Crawley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Oliva.
Crawley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Crawley misses with a body shot.
Oliva moves into range and connects with a jab.
Oliva closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Oliva's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Oliva prevents Crawley from breaking the clinch.
Crawley is trying to break the clinch but Oliva is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawley looking to stall.
Crawley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crawley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crawley swings wildly with an uppercut but Oliva uses good head movement to avoid it.
A bit of stalling here from Crawley.
Oliva pressing his opponent against the cage.
Oliva wants to break the clinch but can't.
Crawley misses with the head strike.
Crawley is trying to stall.
Oliva is trying to break free.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Crawley holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Oliva tries to pull guard but Crawley holds him up against the cage and eventually Oliva drops back down to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Oliva jumps guard but Crawley turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Crawley wants to get back to striking at distance but Oliva won't allow it.
Crawley swings wildly with an uppercut but Oliva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oliva decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliva isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Crawley stacks Oliva on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Crawley!
Crawley controlling from side mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliva is trying to control Crawley's posture but Crawley avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crawley happy to just control the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Oliva is looking for a sweep.
Crawley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
You can see the frustration on Oliva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Oliva is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Oliva tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Crawley easily slips into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Crawley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Xavier Oliva's cut.
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.
Oliva tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Crawley defends well and Oliva ends up having to push Crawley into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Oliva moves out of range of the strikes.
Oliva throws the kick towards the body but Crawley avoids it.
Oliva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Oliva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crawley.
Crawley misses with a straight right.
Oliva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oliva throws a sloppy head kick and Crawley moves out of range easily.
Oliva shoots in and drives through. Crawley sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Oliva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice defenses there by Oliva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Oliva shoots in looking for a takedown. Crawley tries to sprawl out of it but Oliva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Crawley manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Oliva throws a leg kick but Crawley checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliva takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Oliva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crawley throws a shot from downtown. Oliva moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Oliva was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Crawley cracks Oliva with a right hand to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Crawley misses its intended target.
Crawley leaves Oliva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Oliva shoots in for a takedown but Crawley shows good takedown defense.
Crawley misses with a body shot.
Crawley scores with a body shot.
Crawley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Oliva at a distance.
Crawley throws a shot from downtown. Oliva moves away and avoids it.
Oliva has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Crawley finds it's way round the side to connect with Oliva's head.
Crawley throws a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Crawley misses.
Crawley throws a body shot but no joy.
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!
Crawley connects with a right hand. Oliva shakes it off.
Crawley throws a body punch but Oliva moves out of range.
Oliva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crawley lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Oliva tries to close the distance and clinch but Crawley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Crawley misses with a straight right.
Crawley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Crawley misses.
Oliva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crawley.
Crawley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Oliva.
Crawley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crawley looks to land a combination but Oliva avoids it well.
Oliva ducks right into an uppercut from Crawley.
Charles Crawley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oliva pushes Crawley up against the cage in a clinch.
Oliva jumps guard but Crawley turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Crawley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Olivas head.
Crawley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Oliva tries for a takedown but Crawley manages to get underhooks.
Crawley misses with a punch on the inside.
Crawley is pressed up against the cage. Oliva has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Crawley down to the mat. Crawley avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Oliva.
Oliva is looking to counter with head kicks.
Charles Crawley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oliva closes the distance looking to clinch
and Oliva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crawley slips a straight right by Oliva.
Oliva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Crawley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crawley scores with a body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Crawley as Oliva shoots in.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oliva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Crawley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Crawley lands with a nice body punch.
A big left from Crawley misses.
Oliva pushes Crawley up against the cage in a clinch.
Oliva blocking some punches.
Crawley is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Oliva is keeping busy.
Crawley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Crawley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Xavier Oliva's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Oliva shoots in for a takedown but Crawley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Crawley misses with a straight right.
Crawley misses with a wild body shot.
Oliva has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Oliva there as he acknowledges the shot.
Crawley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Oliva.
As Crawley tries to get set, Oliva tries to push him back and clinch up but Crawley manages to avoid the attempt.
Oliva gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Crawley throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Oliva stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Oliva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Crawley. That snapped Oliva's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawley is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Xavier Oliva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed right hand from Crawley misses the target.
Crawley looks to land a right hand but Oliva moved out of range.
Oliva throws a push kick but Crawley slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crawley misses with a hook. Oliva ducked under it nicely.
Oliva ducks right into an uppercut from Crawley.
Crawley cracks a nice hook into Oliva's ribs.
Crawley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Oliva.
Oliva moves forwards but Crawley connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Crawley misses with a straight left.
Oliva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oliva moves to clinch but Crawley breaks away
and Crawley counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Crawley misses its intended target.
Crawley misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crawley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Oliva clinches up with Crawley and pushes him back against the cage.
Crawley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oliva is trying to break the clinch but Crawley is controlling him.
Oliva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Crawley smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Oliva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crawley jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Crawley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Crawley backs away, Oliva returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
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!
Crawley misses with an uppercut. Oliva saw that one coming.
Oliva throws a jab but it's blocked by Crawley.
Crawley throws a hook but Oliva avoids it easily.
Crawley just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromOliva.
Oliva ducks under a wild hook from Crawley.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crawley. Oliva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oliva slips a straight right by Crawley.
Crawley swinging wildly here.
Crawley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crawley keeps the fight on the outside.
Crawley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Oliva shoots in but no luck this time.
Crawley digs a good body shot into Oliva's ribs.
Crawley throws a body punch but Oliva moves out of range.
Oliva shoots in for a double leg but Crawley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Crawley misses with the combination.
Crawley misses the shot to the body.
Oliva throws a quick counter head kick but Crawley was just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliva takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Oliva shoots in for a double leg but Crawley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oliva shoots and misses
and Crawley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crawley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Oliva looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Crawley throws an overhand right that lands on Oliva's shoulder, as Oliva tries to avoid the shot.
Oliva moves out of range as Crawley strikes.
Oliva attempts a counter takedown but Crawley avoids it well and moves away.
Crawley scores with a sloppy right hand. Oliva should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oliva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Crawley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oliva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crawley.
Crawley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Crawley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oliva manages to avoid it.
Xavier Oliva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crawley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Crawley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Crawley 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Crawley!
Our winner, Charles Crawley, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mel Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hayir Karaman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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217 lbs
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mel Gordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hayir Karaman!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Daniel Franklin and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Karaman.
Sloppy strikes from Karaman. Those never looked like landing.
Gordon wants to clinch up but Karaman keeps it at a distance.
A little jabbing left from Karaman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gordon moves in looking to clinch but Karaman pushes him off.
Gordon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Karaman, pushing him back against the cage.
Gordon lands an elbow inside.
Gordon lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Hayir Karaman has been cut.
Karaman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gordon clinches.
Karaman blocks an elbow strike from Gordon.
Karaman has a couple of punches blocked by Gordon.
Karaman dodges an elbow strike from Gordon.
Gordon is pressed up against the cage. Karaman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gordon down to the mat. Gordon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gordon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gordon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Karaman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Karaman stuns Gordon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gordon closes the distance and pushes Karaman back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karaman avoids the elbow strike from Gordon, against the cage.
Karaman blocks the elbow strike.
Gordon throws an elbow but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Karaman misses with the head strike.
Gordon pushes off an throws an elbow but Karaman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Karaman tries to stall but Gordon uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Karaman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gordon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Karaman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gordon lands a nice elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Karaman throws an elbow but misses.
Gordon throws an elbow that misses.
Gordon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gordon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gordon misses with an elbow strike.
Karaman avoids a wild elbow strike from Gordon.
Karaman breaks the clinch.
Mel Gordon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gordon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Donk. Karaman catches Gordon right on the button with a cross.
Gordon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gordon avoids the body shot from Karaman.
Gordon tries to clinch up.
Karaman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gordon has Karaman up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon throws an elbow that misses.
Karaman avoids the elbow strike from Gordon, against the cage.
Gordon throws an elbow that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gordon misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gordon.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gordon.
Karaman misses with the head strike.
Karaman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gordon throws an elbow that misses.
Gordon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Karaman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gordon throws an elbow but it misses.
Karaman blocks the elbow strike.
Karaman misses with the head strike.
Karaman blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gordon throws an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karaman throws a punch but it's blocked by Gordon.
Nice elbow from Gordon.
Karaman avoids the elbow strike from Gordon, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gordon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Karaman's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gordon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Karaman's brow.
Gordon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Karaman's defenses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gordon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Karaman's brow.
Gordon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gordon throws an elbow but it misses.
Karaman takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gordon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Gordon.
Karaman throws a head punch that misses.
Karaman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gordon lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Gordon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karaman blocks an elbow strike from Gordon.
Gordon lands an elbow that stopped Karaman in his tracks for a moment.
That has opened up Hayir Karaman's cut even more.
Gordon throws an elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gordon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gordon throws an elbow that misses.
Gordon blocks an elbow strike from Karaman.
Gordon lands an elbow just above Karaman 's eye.
Gordon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gordon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Karaman's brow.
Gordon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Karaman's defenses.
Karaman throws a punch but it's blocked by Gordon.
Karaman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gordon pushes off an throws an elbow but Karaman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Karaman avoids a wild elbow strike from Gordon.
Gordon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Gordon.
The cut above Hayir Karaman's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Karaman is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Karaman takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gordon.
Karaman is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karaman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Karaman is still on wobbly legs! Can Gordon finish him?
Karaman blocks the elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mel Gordon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hayir Karaman's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gordon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Karaman seems to have recovered his senses.
Gordon forces Karaman back against the cage and clinches.
Karaman has had enough of the clinch but Gordon keeps him there for the moment.
Gordon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Karaman can't get the takedown.
Gordon lands an elbow that stopped Karaman in his tracks for a moment.
Gordon lands an elbow inside that Karaman shrugs off.
Gordon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Karaman throws a head punch that misses.
Gordon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gordon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gordon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karaman can do to turn this around?
Gordon lands an elbow inside that Karaman shrugs off.
Gordon misses with an elbow over the top.
Karaman blocks the elbow strike.
A frustrated look appears on Karaman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gordon misses with an elbow over the top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gordon prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gordon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Karaman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karaman avoids the elbow strike from Gordon, against the cage.
Karaman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Karaman misses with a punch on the inside.
Karaman blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gordon throws an elbow but misses.
Gordon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hayir Karaman's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Karaman throws a punch but it's blocked by Gordon.
Gordon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gordon throws an elbow but misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gordon gets underhooks to prevent Karaman's takedown attempt.
Mel Gordon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hayir Karaman.
Karaman looking to slow down the pace here.
Gordon lands a nice elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hayir Karaman's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mel Gordon!
Mel Gordon seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Ysengrin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slade Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dave Ysengrin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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238 lbs
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225 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dave Ysengrin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Slade Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, David Hoff and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ysengrin lands a lovely overhand right.
Ysengrin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ysengrin tries to clinch there but Wilson circles away.
Ysengrin scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like Slade Wilson has been cut.
Wilson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ysengrin sends Wilson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Ysengrin is motioning to the referee to let Wilson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Wilson is rocked!
Ysengrin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wilson is still on wobbly legs! Can Ysengrin finish him?
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!
Ysengrin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wilson seems to have recovered his senses.
Ysengrin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wilson counters with a nice body shot.
Ysengrin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wilson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ysengrin misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Ysengrin.
Wilson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ysengrin forces Wilson back against the cage and clinches.
Ysengrin works on Wilson's body with a couple of short punches.
Wilson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ysengrin is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ysengrin blocks a body shot from Wilson.
Wilson struggles to land a body shot inside as Ysengrin controls his hands.
Ysengrin prevents the takedown attempt.
Wilson is trying to pull guard but Ysengrin has him pressed against the cage.
Dave Ysengrin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slade Wilson.
Wilson looks winded!
Ysengrin scores with a shot to the side of Wilson's head.
Ysengrin blocks a body shot from Wilson.
Wilson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ysengrin walks away with a smile on his face. Wilson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ysengrin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wilson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A punch lands to the side of Wilson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wilson slips under a jab.
Ysengrin jabs at Wilson's body.
Ysengrin misses with a leg kick.
Ysengrin cracks Wilson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Wilson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Ysengrin finish him?
Dave Ysengrin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ysengrin lands a brutal uppercut that launches Wilson off his feet! Wilson tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dave Ysengrin!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jet Force (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Woody Forrest (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jet Force!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Woody Forrest!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, David Hoff and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Forrest lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Force connects with a high kick.
Force tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Forrest lands a glancing blow to the side of Force's head.
Forrest circles away from the clinch attempt.
Forrest gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Force.
Forrest throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Forrest throws a lazy right hand but Force sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Forrest sizes up Force with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Force lands a high kick!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Forrest has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Jet Force seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Forrest avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Force throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Force takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Force's jab looks to have found its range, popping Forrest under the eye.
Forrest paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Forrest lands with a good body shot.
Forrest takes a swing at Force's ribcage but misses.
Forrest misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Force.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Force throws a push kick but Forrest slaps the foot to one side.
Force avoids the body shot from Forrest.
Forrest tests Force's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Forrest just misses with a punch to the body.
Forrest misses with a body punch
and Force counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Force walks into a straight right hand from Forrest.
Forrest swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Force appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A head kick from Force lands but Forrest takes it in his stride.
Force definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Force.
Force bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Force tries to close the distance and clinch up but Forrest swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Forrest now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A big right from Forrest misses.
Force throws a sloppy head kick and Forrest moves out of range easily.
Forrest thuds a left hand into Force's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Force has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Force there as he acknowledges the shot.
A jab lands there for Forrest.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forrest connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Force is rocked!
Force scores with a head kick. Forrest tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Oh Force is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Force ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Force seems to have got his legs back now.
Forrest stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Forrest avoids the head kick by Force.
Forrest throws a shot from downtown. Force moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Forrest. Force does a little dance to reset his feet.
Force ducks straight into an uppercut from Forrest and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Force manages to regain guard straight away.
Forrest drops back looking for a leg! Force is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Force manages to kick Forrest off! Forrest jumps back into Force's guard.
Forrest is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Forrest drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Forrest jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forrest drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Forrest as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Force screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Forrest! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Woody Forrest!
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