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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Toilfer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harold Bee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ White Belt
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Brian Toilfer! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Harold Bee! The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Bart Greer and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Toilfer has his takedown stuffed and Bee counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Bee pulls guard successfully.
Toilfer throws a big right hand that misses. Toilfer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Toilfer trying to control the position from guard on top but Bee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Toilfer won't allow Bee to sweep him here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Toilfer trying to control but Bee is working from the bottom. Bee lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bee thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Toilfer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bee drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Toilfer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bee has Toilfer in his guard. Bee is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Bee wants to stand but Toilfer is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Bee trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Toilfer won't allow Bee to sweep him here. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bee can do anything to dispel that myth. Bee seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Toilfer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Toilfer slips a jab and a cross from Bee.
Toilfer doesn't manage to clinch there - Bee circles away.
Toilfer jabs Bee to the body, keeping him at a distance. Bee swats away the attempt to clinch by Toilfer. Toilfer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bee defends it nicely. Bee let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Toilfer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bee pinned against the cage. Bee gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. A countering left hand to the body from Bee misses. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Toilfer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Toilfer shoots in but no luck this time. Bee feints a counter leg kick. Toilfer wants to clinch. Toilfer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Toilfer jabs Bee to the body, keeping him at a distance. Toilfer misses with the combination.
Bee takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Toilfer fails to land the takedown. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Harold Bee will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action!
Bee shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bee was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Bee in side control lands a decent elbow. Toilfer is looking to reverse the position. Toilfer is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Toilfer is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Bee working away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Toilfer pushes Bee away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bee gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Toilfer is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bee off and has taken his back! Bee trying to control the hands but Toilfer won't let him. Bee turns into Toilfer and is now in his guard.
Toilfer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bee passes into half guard. Bee is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Toilfer has one foot on Bee's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Toilfer fails with a takedown attempt. Toilfer shoots in and drives through. Bee sprawls well. Toilfer tries to clinch there but Bee circles away.
Toilfer tries to clinch up but Bee circles away and keeps his distance. Bee takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Toilfer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Brian Toilfer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Bee clinches with his opponent.
Bee prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Toilfer. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Bee works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Toilfer looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bee puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Well, if Bee is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bee not landing any meaningful shots this time. Bee content to control rather than advance. Toilfer is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Toilfer is trying to control but Bee manages to pass to mount!
Bee is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Toilfer can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Toilfer tries to hold on but Bee postures up. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bee punishing his opponent with strikes. Harold Bee has got the better of the ground game so far. Bee is landing with some decent strikes but Toilfer is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harold Bee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Toilfer moves away. Toilfer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bee defends well and Toilfer ends up having to push Bee into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Toilfer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bee defends it nicely. Toilfer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bee avoids it really well and circles away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Toilfer. That's going to take a lot out of him. Toilfer tries for a takedown but Bee sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Toilfer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bee is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Toilfer's half guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Bee is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Toilfer sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Toilfer wants to get back to full guard. Toilfer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bee on the ground. Bee scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Bee controlling the pace. Bee scoring with strikes to the body and head. Bee works his way into full mount! Bee controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bee with the ground and pound from mount. Bee tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Toilfer is trying desperately to improve position. Bee is landing with some decent strikes but Toilfer is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Bee landing shots from mount. Toilfer wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Bee has good solid back control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bee lands a punch to the side of the head from the back. Bee really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Toilfer. Bee keeps control of the position as Toilfer tries to break free.
Toilfer is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Bee is landing with strikes. Toilfer can't take much more of this.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Toilfer is trying to break free.
Bee just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Toilfer trying to control the position but Bee manages to sink in the hooks. Toilfer is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bee throwing damaging strikes from the back! Toilfer could be in trouble here!
And that's the end of the fight! Harold Bee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Bee 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 26:30 Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 26:30 Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harold Bee!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pavel Bosnick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benny Lawlor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lawlor is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I Have A Dream. Pavel Bosnick could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Benny Lawlor's chin.
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187 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pavel Bosnick! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Benny Lawlor! The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Dirk Anderson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bosnick closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Bosnick is working to tighten his grip on Lawlor's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Lawlor has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Bosnick is really squeezing tight and eventually Lawlor passes out! Bosnick breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Pavel Bosnick! In defeat, Benny Lawlor stepped up to the mic, saying 'best 2 of 3?'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Richard Rockhard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Markus Wyzewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Markus Wyzewski enters the cage!
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BJJ Brown 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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Richard Rockhard! 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, Markus Wyzewski! The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Peter Branson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wyzewski misses with a wild body shot. Sloppy strikes from Wyzewski. Those never looked like landing. Rockhard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wyzewski swivels and escapes. It seemed like Wyzewski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Wyzewski thows a left - swing and a miss! Rockhard fails with a takedown attempt. Wyzewski throws a combination that misses and Rockhard counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Rockhard wants to free his trapped foot but Wyzewski is holding on for dear life with his legs. Rockhard is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wyzewski is trying to maintain the position but Rockhard is very close to passing his half guard. Rockhard postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Wyzewski to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rockhard ducks under a wild hook from Wyzewski. Wyzewski misses the jab. Rockhard appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Rockhard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wyzewski. Rockhard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wyzewski.
Rockhard takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. The fight stays on the outside here - Rockhard looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Wyzewski now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Rockhard gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rockhard tries to pull guard but Wyzewski forces him back to his feet, against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Rockhard. That's going to take a lot out of him. Rockhard fails to pull guard.
Rockhard with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wyzewski avoiding damage as Rockhard throws knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Wyzewski working hard to break the clinch. Wyzewski prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wyzewski is trying to push Rockhard away but Rockhard has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Wyzewski is defending well against a takedown attempt. Wyzewski has had enough of the clinch but Rockhard keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wyzewski is trying to force a seperation but Rockhard has the dominant position. Wyzewski tries to break the clinch but Rockhard is controlling the position. Wyzewski is trying to break free. Wyzewski tries to circle away but Rockhard has him pinned against the cage. Rockhard is trying to pull guard but Wyzewski has him pressed against the cage. A knee to the head by Rockhard.
Rockhard prevents Wyzewski from breaking the clinch. Rockhard keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wyzewski's efforts to push away. Knees to the body from Rockhard.
Rockhard gets control of Wyzewski's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rockhard will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Rockhard isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Wyzewski stacks Rockhard 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 Wyzewski! My spies in Cozad The Island inform me that Wyzewski has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends! Rockhard is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Wyzewski's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rockhard gets full guard. Wyzewski postures up.
Rockhard has a closed guard, preventing Wyzewski from standing up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Wyzewski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wyzewski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Wyzewski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Rockhard lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Rockhard wants to control from the top but Wyzewski keeps moving. Rockhard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Rockhard dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wyzewski's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rockhard under the eye. Wyzewski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Rockhard shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wyzewski defends it nicely. Nice sprawl there from Wyzewski as Rockhard shoots in. Wyzewski throws an overhand right that lands on Rockhard's shoulder, as Rockhard tries to avoid the shot. Rockhard dives in and scores a takedown into Wyzewski's guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rockhard wants to control from the top but Wyzewski keeps moving. Wyzewski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rockhard's guard.
Rockhard looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Wyzewski has picked Rockhard up and slammed him! Rockhard can't keep hold of the triangle and Wyzewski manages to pass to side control!
That's one minute gone in the round. Wyzewski is trying to get an arm triangle but Rockhard is defending well. Wyzewski wants to stand but Rockhard has his arm trapped. Rockhard is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Wyzewski's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Rockhard actively working from the bottom here. Wyzewski is looking for a kimura but Rockhard is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wyzewski to get the leverage. Rockhard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Rockhard regains full guard. Nicely done. Richard Rockhard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wyzewski has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Rockhard to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Wyzewski is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Rockhard pulls down on the head and he's put Wyzewski to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Richard Rockhard! Richard Rockhard was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cormac Heese (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Temoodschin Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Cormac Heese! 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, Temoodschin Khan! The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Daniel Franklin and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Khan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Heese is trying to defend but Khan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Heese is looking to improve his position.
Heese looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Heese looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Khan is keen to just control but Heese is a slippery customer. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Heese is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Khan pulls his head out easily. Khan wants to get back to his feet.
Heese looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Khan is pressing down on Heese's thigh, looking to free his foot. Heese is holding on for now. Khan thows a huge punch but Heese dodges it nicely.
Heese actively working from the bottom here. Heese looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. We've been hearing good reports from Heese's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. Heese looking for submissions off his back. Khan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Heese is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Khan pulls his head out easily. Heese avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Khan. Heese looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Heese looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Heese is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Khan pulls his head out easily. Heese regains full guard. Nicely done. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Heese throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Heese working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Khan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Khan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Heese looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Khan passes into half guard.
Heese is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Khan pulls his head out easily. Khan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Heese sees it coming and defends easily. Khan wants to pass to mount but Heese is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Heese looking for submissions off his back. Heese tries to roll over but Khan keeps him under control. Heese looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Heese is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Khan pulls his head out easily. Heese actively working from the bottom here. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Heese is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Khan pulls his head out easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Temoodschin Khan dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Khan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Heese to the mat! Heese manages to get full guard. Khan has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Heese has his foot on Khan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Khan works his way back into a safe position though. Khan trying to control but Heese is working from the bottom. Khan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Heese has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Khan has managed to get both his arms back between Heese's legs - danger averted. Heese is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Heese escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Khan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Heese has his foot on Khan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Khan works his way back into a safe position though. Khan trying to control but Heese is working from the bottom. Khan wanted to stand there but Heese had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Heese looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Khan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Heese has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Khan has managed to get both his arms back between Heese's legs - danger averted. Khan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Khan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Khan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Khan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Heese could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Heese being controlled here, momentarily. Heese escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Khan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Khan sitting in guard, not really doing much. Khan throwing strikes from guard but Heese blocks nicely. Khan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Heese looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Khan! Khan gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Heese fails to take his opponent's back. Heese working for a guillotine from mount but Khan is in no mood to give up. Heese looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Heese looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Heese goes for an armbar but Khan turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Khan. Khan throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Heese is looking for a triangle but Khan pushes his legs off easily.
Heese has his foot on Khan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Khan works his way back into a safe position though. Khan wants to control from the top but Heese keeps moving. Heese is looking for a triangle but Khan pushes his legs off easily.
Khan wants to get up but he can't break Heese's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Heese working for a triangle but Khan defends it easily.
Heese is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Khan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac Heese dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Khan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Heese! Khan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Temoodschin Khan has got the better of the ground game so far. Khan slows the pace down. Heese is looking to regain half guard here but Khan keeps moving and retains side control. Khan advances nicely into full mount. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Heese is desperately trying to improve his position but Khan has a good base and remains in mount. Heese is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Khan trying to control but he's not successful this time. Heese is desperately trying to improve his position but Khan has a good base and remains in mount. Khan looking to finish with strikes here!
Heese sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. Khan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Heese has managed to free his arm - good work. Khan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Khan works his way into side control. Khan tries to stand but Heese is controlling his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Heese is trying to get back to half guard. Heese sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Khan is figuring out what he wants to do next. Heese is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Khan pulls his head out easily. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Khan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Heese looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Heese blocking the ground and pound attempt from Khan. Khan wants to pass to mount but Heese is defending the position. Heese actively working from the bottom here. Heese looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Heese has a hand on Khan's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Khan takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Khan wants to get back to his feet but Heese is holding on tight.
Khan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Heese. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Khan looking to control but Heese is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Heese really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Heese sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. Khan is controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Heese is defending against the submission attempts here by Khan.
And that's the end of the fight! Temoodschin Khan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Khan 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 28:29 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29 Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Temoodschin Khan!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hanson Recall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander has chosen Superheroes as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hanson Recall! 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, Michael Alexander! The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Santiago Holmes and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Recall slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Nice jab there from Recall. Recall swinging wildly here.
Alexander tries to clinch up but Recall circles away and keeps his distance. Alexander fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Recall, pushing him back against the cage. Alexander has Recall pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Recall manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Recall wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Recall tries to break the clinch but Alexander is controlling the position. Recall definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Alexander is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Recall gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Alexander content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Alexander breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alexander has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Recall finds it's way round the side to connect with Alexander's head. Recall throws a right and a left that both miss. Recall throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Nice straight punches there by Recall. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Recall. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jab by Recall. Recall lands with a straight right. Alexander didn't see that one coming. Recall stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Hanson Recall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round. Alexander dodges the punch combination from Recall.
And Alexander tries to counter it with a takedown but Recall pushes his down on his head and steps out. Alexander looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Recall swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alexander has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Alexander there as he acknowledges the shot. Recall pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Alexander goes for a double leg but Recall avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Recall continues to drive forward. Hanson Recall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Alexander. Alexander shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Recall feints a jab promting Alexander to slip. Recall then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Alexander slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Alexander walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Recall connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Nice uppercut there from Recall. Alexander fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Recall avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Recall stalks Alexander and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Alexander's face. Alexander staggers backwards, shaken. Recall is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Recall clobbers Alexander with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Recall throws a good cross that connects.
Recall tries to bum rush Alexander with a series of wild strikes but Alexander uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Alexander steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Recall. Recall rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alexander counters with a series of strikes. Recall will be more careful next time no doubt. Recall connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Alexander momentarily.
Good exchange - Recall coming out on top. Recall throws a left and a right that both miss
and Alexander counters with a single leg into guard. Recall didn't expect that. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Recall is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Alexander gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Alexander wanted to stand there but Recall had control of the position. Alexander working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Recall wants to stand and escape but Alexander is having none of it. Alexander throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Recall manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage. Recall's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Recall is trying to break free. Alexander has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Recall after a bit of a struggle. Alexander tries to pull guard but Recall holds him up against the cage and eventually Alexander drops back down to his feet.
Recall wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Recall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Alexander walks into a stiff left hand from Recall.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Alexander is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Recall's half guard. Recall manages to escape and get back to his feet! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Recall pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Alexander back to the cage. Recall follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Recall throws a combination that misses and Alexander decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Recall's guard. Alexander wants to pass the guard but Recall is keeping the position. Alexander stops Recall from standing up. Recall has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Alexander off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. Recall works over Alexander's head and body with a nice combination. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Nice jab there from Recall. Alexander dives in and grabs Recall's left leg, looking for a takedown. Recall pushes down on Alexander's head and hops out. Alexander wants to clinch up but Recall keeps it at a distance. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hanson Recall 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.
The fighters circle momentarily. Recall darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Recall throws a hook but Alexander blocks it. Recall displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Sloppy strikes from Recall. Those never looked like landing. Alexander shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Recall, as that shot connected.
Recall is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Recall connects with a right hand. Alexander shakes it off. Recall displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alexander. Recall looks to land a combination but Alexander avoids it well. Alexander with the counter takedown but Recall avoids it easily. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Recall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alexander. Recall throws a combination that misses and Alexander counters with a takedown into side control. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Recall is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Alexander asserts his dominance and retains side control. Recall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alexander can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round. Recall is letting Alexander control him for a moment. Recall is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Alexander has just dragged him back down to the mat. Alexander working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Recall is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Alexander has just dragged him back down to the mat. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Recall explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Recall swings widly with a right hand
so Alexander counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Recall wants to stand and escape but Alexander is having none of it. Alexander trying to control the position from guard on top but Recall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Recall is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Recall keeping moving, preventing Alexander from controlling successfully. Alexander stops Recall from standing up. Recall keeping moving, preventing Alexander from controlling successfully. Alexander must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Recall manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage. Recall wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Alexander tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hanson Recall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Alexander. Alexander tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Recall looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Alexander keeps control of Recall as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Alexander keeps control of Recall as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Recall tries to break the clinch but Alexander is controlling the position. Recall breaks the clinch.
Recall thuds his right hand into Alexander's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Recall smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Recall looks to land a right hand but Alexander moved out of range. Recall lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Recall. The fight moves into the clinch position. Recall has had enough of the clinch but Alexander keeps him there for the moment. Alexander is trying to drag Recall to the mat but Recall just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Alexander has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. A frustrated look appears on Recall's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Alexander prevents Recall from breaking the clinch. Alexander wants to stall.
Alexander tries to stall but Recall uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Alexander is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Recall is defending well. Recall is trying to push Alexander away but Alexander has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Alexander prevents Recall from breaking the clinch. Recall wants to break free but Alexander has control.
Alexander has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Recall is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Alexander is breathing heavily. Recall gets underhooks to prevent Alexander's takedown attempt.
Alexander has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Recall avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Recall wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Alexander has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Recall avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Recall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Recall scores with a nice strike. A combination from Recall does no damage. Alexander tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Recall lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hanson Recall dominated that second round. That's time! Recall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Recall misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Left hook, right uppercut from Recall. Nice shot lands for Recall. Alexander fails in his attempt to clinch. Alexander fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alexander takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Recall lands with a straight right. Alexander didn't see that one coming. Recall fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alexander tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Recall uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Hanson Recall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Recall connects with a jab. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Recall scores with a decent looking hook. Recall connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Hanson Recall is winning the standup battle so far. Recall misses with a looping left. Recall looks to land a left hand but Alexander moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. Recall misses with a wild combination.
Recall misses with a double jab.
Recall throws a right and a left that Alexander avoids nicely. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Recall swinging wildly here.
Recall stuffs the takedown. Recall works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Alexander staying out of range there. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Recall, as that shot connected.
Recall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Recall throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alexander counters with a takedown into side control. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Alexander wants to stand but Recall is controlling his arm. Alexander is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Recall is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Recall is pushing Alexander's head away, looking to escape. Alexander manages to hold on to the position though. Alexander tries for a kimura but Recall is defending well. Recall throws Alexander to one side and escapes! Left hook, right uppercut from Recall. Alexander fails with a takedown attempt. Alexander is trying hard to land a takedown here. Recall sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Hanson Recall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Alexander. Recall works over Alexander's head and body with a nice combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nice uppercut lands for Recall. That snapped Alexander's head back.
Recall lands with a right hand. Recall throws a good cross that connects.
Recall swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Recall lands with a right hand. Recall misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alexander changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Recall throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alexander. Alexander wants to counter with a clinch but Recall pushes him away. A combination from Recall does no damage. Michael Alexander has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Alexander shoots in and bounces Recall off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Recall utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Alexander stops Recall from standing up. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Recall uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action! Recall swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Recall lands with a right hand. Alexander dodges the punch combination from Recall.
Alexander tries to counter by closing the distance. Alexander moves into the clinch. Recall stops a takedown attempt from Alexander.
Alexander fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alexander lands a nice shot to the body. Alexander tries to throw a body punch but Recall avoids it by throwing Alexander back against the cage. Recall escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Recall throws a shot from downtown. Alexander moves away and avoids it. Recall lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that's the end of the fight! Hanson Recall showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Recall, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27 Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27 Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hanson Recall!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Park (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carl Park has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Hugo Oliveira's chin.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hugo Oliveira! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Carl Park! The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Daniel Franklin and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Oliveira closes the distance and pushes Park back into the cage. Oliveira changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Park fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Park circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oliveira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Park swats him away and circles back towards the center. Park gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Oliveira is trying to pull guard but Park turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Oliveira wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him. Park breaks from the clinch.
Oliveira stuffs the takedown. Park avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Oliveira shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Park but Park pushes him off and we're back to square one. Park steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Oliveira tries to clinch up and Park counters with a good low kick that Oliveira was not able to check. Oliveira swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Park stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Park wants it to stay on the feet. Oliveira shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Park counters by clinching up. Oliveira tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Park breaks from the clinch.
Oliveira has his takedown stuffed and Park counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Park. Oliveira is breathing heavily. Oliveira is trying to break the clinch but Park is controlling him. Park drops down looking for an ankle pick but Oliveira pulls his leg out and moves away.
Park moves into the clinch successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Park is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Oliveira gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Park drags the fight down to the ground.
Oliveira postures up.
Park is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Oliveira is aware though and is defending well. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Park is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Park slips nicely into half guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Park wants to take a breather but Oliveira is having none of it. Oliveira knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Park on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Park not landing any meaningful shots this time. Oliveira is looking for a sweep. Park is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Oliveira missing with punches from the bottom.
Park missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Oliveira is staying active underneath Park, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Oliveira is looking to control Park's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Oliveira avoid being mounted? Oliveira has his hands clasped together around Park's back. He's all about the action. Park thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Oliveira's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Park is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Oliveira sees it coming and defends easily. Park is keen to just control but Oliveira is a slippery customer. Park has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Park stops Oliveira from getting back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Park tries to clinch there but Oliveira circles away.
Oliveira dives in and scores a takedown into Park's guard. Oliveira prevents Park from getting back to his feet. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Oliveira landing some decent shots from guard. Oliveira throws an elbow that misses. Park uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Oliveira's guard. Nice move by Park!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Park dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Park keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Park is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Oliveira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oliveira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Park moves away. Oliveira shoots in but Park avoids the takedown attempt easily. Oliveira doesn't manage to clinch there - Park circles away.
Oliveira throws a left and a right that both miss
and Park counters with a two punch combo. Oliveira throws a left and a right that both miss
and Park counters with a nice leg kick. Hugo Oliveira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Oliveira with a poor takedown and Park counters with a lovely shot to the body. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Oliveira tries to sprawl but Park drives through with a takedown into half guard. Park is looking for a kimura but Oliveira is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Park to get the leverage. Oliveira on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Oliveira tries to get out of the position. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. This has been an exciting period of action! Park trying to control from half guard but Oliveira is working away. Park sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Oliveira defending well though. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Oliveira is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Park scores with a couple of nice shots. Park stands up from half guard. Park is trying hard to land a takedown here. Oliveira sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Park leaves Oliveira with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Park shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Park lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Park is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Oliveira has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Park is trying to control the action in half guard but Oliveira is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Oliveira missing with punches from the bottom.
Oliveira misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Park has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Oliveira keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Oliveira preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. Park is nestled in close to Oliveira, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Park is trying to control the action in half guard but Oliveira is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Oliveira trying to control from the bottom.
Oliveira is refusing to be controlled, as Park sits in half guard. Park lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Park is controlling the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Oliveira scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Carl Park has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Oliveira tries to clinch there but Park circles away.
Oliveira gets a takedown into half guard. Park slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Oliveira throws a strike but Park rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Park slips nicely into half guard. Oliveira wants to control but Park is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Park showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Carl Park'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. This is the final round!
Park forces Oliveira back against the cage and clinches. A battle for position here, against the cage. Oliveira fails to pull guard.
Oliveira is trying to pull guard but Park has him pressed against the cage. Park tries for a takedown but Oliveira manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Park pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Park keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him. Oliveira tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Oliveira wants to clinch up but Park keeps it at a distance. Carl Park seems to be getting the better of the standup. Park shoots in and drives through. Oliveira sprawls well. Oliveira misses with a takedown attempt and Park counters with a head kick. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Park swats away the attempt to clinch by Oliveira. Oliveira scores with a three punch combo!
Park shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Oliveira lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Oliveira with a poor takedown and Park counters by moving into the clinch. Park breaks from the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Oliveira as Park shoots in. Oliveira defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Park.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Oliveira fails with the takedown and Park counters with a head kick. Oliveira tries to close the distance and clinch but Park swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. A countering left hand to the body from Park misses. Park displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Oliveira. Park gets a clinch. A bit of stalling here from Park.
Oliveira tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Park smiles and moves away.
Park looking to score a takedown here. Oliveira is defending well but Park drives through and ends up in Oliveira's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Park advances to half guard. Park wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oliveira keeps working. Park might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Oliveira haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Park winds up and cracks Oliveira with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Carl Park has got the better of the ground game so far. Oliveira has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Park is working away from the top position though. Oliveira blocking the ground and pound attempt from Park. Park escapes and gets back to his feet. Oliveira fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Park sprawls well initially but Oliveira persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Park moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Oliveira throws a strike but Park rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Park wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving. Oliveira wants to stand and escape but Park is having none of it. Oliveira wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Park manages to pass to side control. Carl Park is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Park seems to be looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight! Carl Park comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Park 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 27:30 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30 Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carl Park!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mark Munoz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hudson Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mark Munoz! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hudson Oliveira! The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Santiago Holmes and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Oliveira shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Munoz napping and manages to drive through into side control! Oliveira working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Munoz gets back to half guard. Munoz is looking for a sweep. Oliveira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Oliveira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Munoz keeps working. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Munoz is looking to improve his position.
Munoz wants to control but Oliveira is keeping busy.
My spies in Black Phoenix 12 elite coaches inform me that Oliveira has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's one minute gone in the round. Oliveira wants to pass the guard but Munoz is defending well. Oliveira wants to take a breather but Munoz is having none of it. Oliveira slows the pace down in half guard. Munoz wants to improve his position but Oliveira is controlling well.
Munoz gets full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Oliveira throws a big elbow that misses. Oliveira preventing the sweep. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Munoz isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Oliveira stacks Munoz 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 Oliveira! Munoz is pushing Oliveira's head away, looking to escape. Oliveira manages to hold on to the position though. Oliveira controls the position from side control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Munoz prevents Oliveira from moving into mount. Munoz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Oliveira wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Oliveira just content to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Excellent takedown into side control there by Oliveira. Munoz is looking to regain half guard here but Oliveira keeps moving and retains side control. Oliveira scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Munoz to see if he's OK. Munoz is being controlled here. Oliveira tries to move to mount but Munoz blocks the move with his legs. Oliveira stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Munoz scores with a body shot.
Oliveira is looking to clinch but Munoz is avoiding it.
Munoz gets a clinch. Munoz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Oliveira is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Oliveira tries to pull guard but Munoz won't allow it.
Munoz wants a takedown.
Munoz stops a takedown attempt from Oliveira.
Oliveira wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Munoz has him pressed against the cage. Oliveira misses with an elbow over the top. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Munoz wants to take the fight to the mat but Oliveira manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Munoz. That's going to take a lot out of him. Munoz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Oliveira gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Munoz is breathing heavily. Munoz tries to score a body lock takedown but Oliveira shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Munoz tries to pull guard but Oliveira forces him back to his feet, against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hudson Oliveira dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Munoz shoots in and drives through. Oliveira sprawls well. No luck for Munoz with that takedown attempt. Oliveira dives in and scores a takedown into Munoz's guard. Oliveira content to stall in guard here. Oliveira won't allow Munoz to get back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Oliveira tries to free his leg and advance position but Munoz is retaining full guard. Oliveira passes into half guard. Munoz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Oliveira is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Oliveira working over Munoz with some ground and pound. Munoz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Oliveira decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. Oliveira shoots in and drives through. Munoz sprawls well. Munoz looks for a takedown but Oliveira sprawls well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Munoz. That's going to take a lot out of him. Oliveira fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Munoz to the ground. Oliveira is now in Munoz's guard. Oliveira keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Munoz's head. Oliveira gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Oliveira is looking to clinch but Munoz is avoiding it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Munoz, as that shot connected.
Munoz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Oliveira but Oliveira pushes him off and we're back to square one. Oliveira drives through with a takedown into Munoz's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Oliveira chips away with some ground and pound. Oliveira advances to half guard. Munoz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Oliveira in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Munoz tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Oliveira!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hudson Oliveira!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fotis Klaniaris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Klaniaris kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Iron Maiden-Alexander The Great. The key to victory for Fotis Klaniaris has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Fotis Klaniaris! 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, Paul Walker! The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, David Hoff and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Klaniaris misses with a double jab.
Walker throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Klaniaris tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Walker is in Klaniaris's guard. Walker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Klaniaris keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully. Walker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Klaniaris swivels though and keeps the full guard. Walker pushes down on Klaniaris's leg and manages to get into half guard. Walker trying to control the action but Klaniaris is working from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Walker is trying to work for a kimura but Klaniaris is defending well.
Klaniaris has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Walker is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round. Walker works his way into side control. Walker tries for a kimura but Klaniaris is defending well. Walker has hold of Klaniaris's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Klaniaris tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Walker cranks the arm and Klaniaris screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Klaniaris, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Paul Walker! The defeated Fotis Klaniaris had this to say: 'I was bad today but i will be better at the next fight... '.
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