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Solitude 9 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Kirillov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Molly Speedball (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Molly Speedball is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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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, Max Kirillov!
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, Molly Speedball!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Winston Alpacca and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirillov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Speedball swivels and escapes.
Speedball scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Speedball defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kirillov.
Speedball now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kirillov darts in looking for a takedown but Speedball gets double underhooks and turns Kirillov into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Kirillov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kirillov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Speedball now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Speedball looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Speedball misses with an uppercut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Speedball.
Speedball throws a series of punches but Kirillov moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Kirillov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Speedball avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Speedball! But no joy.
Speedball swinging wildly here.
Speedball throws a hook but Kirillov blocks it.
Kirillov drives through with a takedown into Speedball's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Speedball holds on and takes a little breather.
Speedball is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Speedball keeping moving, preventing Kirillov from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Speedball looking for a sweep. Not yet Speedball, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kirillov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kirillov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Speedball keeps working.
Kirillov has hold of Speedball's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Speedball tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Kirillov cranks the arm and Speedball screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Speedball, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Max Kirillov!
Max Kirillov 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Klauss Rengar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xander Graves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Klauss Rengar!
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, Xander Graves!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Dirk Anderson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graves gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Graves is on top in guard.
Rengar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Graves defends well.
Graves stands and steps away. Rengar gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Rengar closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Graves did well to prevent Rengar getting side control.
Graves is pressing down on Rengar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Graves is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Graves manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rengar manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rengar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Graves can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rengar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Graves gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves slips nicely into half guard.
Rengar wants to get back to full guard.
Graves seems to be working for a kimura but Rengar defends the submission attempt.
Graves has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Rengar defend it? Graves steps over the head and cranks it - Rengar is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Graves!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Xander Graves!
Our winner, Xander Graves, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hans Yamato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bartosz Szkuta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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142 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hans Yamato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bartosz Szkuta!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Winston Alpacca and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Szkuta shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Yamato looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yamato is on top in guard.
Szkuta avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Szkuta avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Szkuta looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yamato missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Szkuta is on top in guard.
Szkuta trying to control the position from guard on top but Yamato 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szkuta got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yamato has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Szkuta has managed to get both his arms back between Yamato's legs - danger averted.
Yamato keeping moving, preventing Szkuta from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamato wants to improve his position but instead Szkuta has moved into half guard.
Yamato has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Yamato manages to get to full guard.
Yamato is looking for a triangle but Szkuta pushes his legs off easily.
Szkuta trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Yamato manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Yamato wants to control from the top but Szkuta keeps moving.
Szkuta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szkuta has his foot on Yamato's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yamato works his way back into a safe position though.
Yamato is looking to work some ground and pound but Szkuta has wrist control.
Yamato tries to free his leg and advance position but Szkuta is retaining full guard.
Yamato working some strikes from top position.
Szkuta looking for a sweep. Not yet Szkuta, not yet.
Szkuta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Szkuta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yamato trying to control the position from guard on top but Szkuta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yamato is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Szkuta is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamato pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Szkuta is keeping the position for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Szkuta looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Szkuta postures up.
Yamato is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Yamato keeping full guard, as Szkuta tries to pass.
Szkuta wants to control from the top but Yamato keeps moving.
Yamato will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Yamato trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szkuta won't allow Yamato to sweep him here.
Yamato keeping full guard, as Szkuta tries to pass.
Yamato looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Szkuta trying to control the position from guard on top but Yamato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Szkuta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Szkuta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Szkuta is looking to clinch.
Szkuta is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bartosz Szkuta will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Szkuta changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Yamato looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Yamato tries to improve position but can't.
Szkuta is looking to take a break and control but Yamato is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Szkuta working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Yamato is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamato struggling a bit here.
Szkuta is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Yamato has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Szkuta is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Yamato is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Yamato gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Szkuta passes to full mount!
Yamato tries to hold on but Szkuta postures up.
Szkuta trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamato regains half guard.
Yamato gets full guard.
Szkuta stopping the sweep attempt from Yamato.
Yamato keeping moving, preventing Szkuta from controlling successfully.
Yamato is trying to keep Szkuta in close.
Yamato is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamato looking to hit a scissor sweep but Szkuta is one step ahead there.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Szkuta looks to clinch
so Yamato counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Yamato wants to pass the guard but Szkuta is keeping the position.
Szkuta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Szkuta isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Yamato stacks Szkuta 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 Yamato!
Szkuta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yamato has hold of Szkuta's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Szkuta tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Yamato cranks the arm and Szkuta screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Szkuta, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Hans Yamato!
The defeated Bartosz Szkuta had this to say: 'I will be back.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tim Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Pack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tim Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Cody Pack!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Sandra Marshall and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pack checks the leg kick.
Thomas swinging wildly here.
Pack wants to counter with a clinch but Thomas pushes him away.
Pack throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Thomas tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pack is in Thomas's guard.
Pack throwing strikes but missing.
Thomas keeping full guard, as Pack tries to pass.
Thomas wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas has his hands on Pack's head, controlling the position.
Thomas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pack is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pack trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas 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.
Pack is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Thomas working a defensive guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Some bone on bone action there as Pack checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Thomas leaves Pack with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Thomas digs a good body shot into Pack's ribs.
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.
Thomas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Thomas. Those never looked like landing.
Despite the aggression on Pack's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Thomas scores with a jab to the body.
Pack tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Thomas is able to avoid easily.
Thomas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pack shoots in but no luck this time.
Thomas avoids the head kick by Pack.
Thomas throws a body shot but no joy.
Thomas closes the distance and pushes Pack back into the cage.
Thomas pushes Pack back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thomas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thomas scores with a nice strike.
Thomas throws a series of punches but Pack avoids them all with ease.
Pack misses with a takedown
and Thomas counters with a right hand to the body.
Tim Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cody Pack.
Pack looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thomas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pack is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thomas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Thomas circles away from the clinch attempt
and Thomas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thomas throws a nice head kick!
Tim Thomas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thomas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Thomas scores with a jab.
Thomas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thomas throws a right and a left that Pack avoids nicely.
Pack tries to counter with a clinch but Thomas shakes him off and moves away.
Thomas lands with a nice combination. Pack backs away looking to recover.
Pack forces Thomas back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pack crunches a lovely knee into Thomas's ribcage.
Pack is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pack is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Thomas pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pack's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pack tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thomas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pack shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An attempted straight right counter from Thomas misses the target.
Pack doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thomas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pack. That did some damage!
Thomas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thomas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pack has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pack there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pack dodges the punch combination from Thomas.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pack.
Thomas misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Thomas dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Thomas rushes Pack and presses him up against the cage.
Thomas blocks an uppercut.
Thomas has had enough of the clinch but Pack keeps him there for the moment.
Thomas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pack changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Thomas fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pack tries to clinch but Thomas moves out of range.
A low kick from Thomas misses
and Pack counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thomas is looking to reverse the position.
Thomas wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pack has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Tim Thomas is winning the standup battle so far.
Thomas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pack closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pack's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Thomas is staying active underneath Pack, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pack slips a nice elbow through Thomas's hands, connecting with Thomas's forehead.
Thomas regains full guard. Nicely done.
Thomas looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Thomas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two 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.
Pack gets to his feet - Thomas follows without any prompting.
Pack has his takedown stuffed
and Thomas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pack takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tim Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas fails to land with a series of punches.
Thomas misses with a low kick.
Pack shoots for a double leg takedown but Thomas sprawls well. He's pushed Pack's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tim Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cody Pack.
Pack is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thomas connects with a body shot.
Pack shoots in looking for a takedown but Thomas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pack's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pack is breathing heavily.
Pack gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas lands a jab to Pack's midsection.
Pack has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Thomas clobbers Pack with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pack fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thomas, pushing him back against the cage.
Thomas gets underhooks to prevent Pack's takedown attempt.
Pack has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Thomas avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Thomas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pack is trying to pull guard but Thomas has him pressed against the cage.
Thomas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pack on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thomas. Thomas obviously looking to wear him down.
Pack moves forwards but Thomas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Thomas tries to bum rush Pack with a series of wild strikes but Pack uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Thomas. Those never looked like landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas connects with a single shot there.
A head kick misses from Thomas.
Thomas throws a body punch but Pack moves out of range.
Thomas scores with a kick to the midsection.
Pack throws a sloppy head kick
and Thomas counters with a series of strikes. Pack will be more careful next time no doubt.
Thomas throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tim Thomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pack walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thomas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pack throws a lazy right hand but Thomas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pack shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pack was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Thomas is looking to reverse the position.
Thomas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pack can do to turn this around?
Pack wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thomas, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Thomas dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Thomas has managed to clinch.
Thomas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pack misses with a double jab.
Thomas bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thomas moves into range and clinches up with Pack.
Thomas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thomas lands a jab to the nose.
Thomas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pack doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Thomas.
Pack shoots for a takedown but Thomas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thomas scores with a jab to the head.
Thomas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pack changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Thomas. Pack does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pack.
Thomas seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pack clinches up against the cage.
Thomas lands a left hand.
Pack tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thomas smiles and moves away.
Tim Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cody Pack.
Pack drives through with a takedown into Thomas's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Pack takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pack won't allow Thomas to sweep him here.
Thomas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pack manages to get himself to full guard.
Thomas gets to his feet - Pack follows without any prompting.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas digs a good hook to Pack's body.
Pack has his takedown stuffed
and Thomas counters with a nice body shot.
Pack takes a head kick and keeps coming.
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!
Thomas lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Thomas lands a two punch combo.
Thomas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Thomas lands with a left to the head.
Thomas is trying to break the clinch but Pack has him pressed against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Thomas as the two fighters clinch.
Thomas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thomas tries to throw a body punch but Pack avoids it by throwing Thomas back against the cage.
Thomas tries a body shot but Pack blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas is looking to break free of the clinch but Pack has double underhooks.
Pack breaks the clinch.
Pack tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thomas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pack closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pack lands in his opponent's guard.
Pack missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thomas controlling the position.
Pack throwing strikes but missing.
Thomas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pack manages to get himself to full guard.
Tim Thomas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas gets to his feet - Pack follows without any prompting.
Thomas lands a nice hook to Pack's body. Pack takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thomas throws a head kick but Pack moves out of range.
Thomas tries to clinch up.
Pack gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thomas counters with a nice uppercut.
Pack fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thomas avoids it really well and circles away.
Thomas lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Thomas pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pack back to the cage. Thomas follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Thomas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Thomas, 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Thomas!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Onslaught Massacre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlotte Hardwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Onslaught Massacre has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Onslaught Massacre!
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, Charlotte Hardwood!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Dirk Anderson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardwood shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Massacre's guard.
Hardwood has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Hut - $50. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Hardwood throwing strikes from guard but Massacre blocks nicely.
Massacre is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardwood distracts Massacre with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hardwood with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardwood scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hardwood throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Massacre works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hardwood keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Massacre's head.
Hardwood connects with a couple of short punches.
Hardwood scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Massacre definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Massacre has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Hardwood doesn't defend quickly enough and Massacre has managed to lock this one up! Can Hardwood escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Massacre on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Onslaught Massacre!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Big (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santino Carolla (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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tommy Big!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Santino Carolla!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Sandra Marshall and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Big defending well as Carolla loads up on a big left hand.
Big misses with a lunging right hand
and Carolla counters with a straight right hand.
Big looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Big throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Carolla counters with a series of strikes. Big will be more careful next time no doubt.
Carolla blocks a jab.
Big throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Carolla has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Carolla works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A shot to the liver by Carolla. Beautiful body shot.
Big falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Carolla counter with a right hand.
Big throws a poor cross that misses
and Carolla scores with a counter punch that sends Big to the canvas! Carolla smells blood - he's punishing Big with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Big has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santino Carolla!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tom King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Jr McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King comes to the cage accompanied by Sail - Armin van Buuren. 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tom King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jimmy Jr McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Peter Branson and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald throws a shot from downtown. King moves away and avoids it.
McDonald getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
King throws a looping overhand right but McDonald ducks down to avoid it.
King throws a body punch but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald misses with a looping right.
A jab lands there for King.
McDonald swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tom King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald misses with an uppercut.
King tries to clinch but McDonald is having none of it.
King seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
McDonald blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King scores with a nice strike.
McDonald pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice jab there from King.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts King, as that shot connected.
A lazy left from King finds it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald jabbing away but nothing is landing.
King tries to clinch but McDonald is having none of it.
McDonald swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
King looks to land a right hand but McDonald moved out of range.
McDonald throws a shot from downtown. King moves away and avoids it.
As McDonald tries to get set, King tries to push him back and clinch up but McDonald manages to avoid the attempt.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
McDonald is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King.
McDonald lands a right hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by King.
McDonald takes a body punch but keeps moving.
King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDonald throws out the jab.
King misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
King takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
King takes the fight into the clinch.
McDonald is trying to break the clinch but King has him pressed against the cage.
McDonald tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
King misses with the head strike.
King working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, McDonald scores with a nice short uppercut.
King scores with a shoulder strike.
King tries a body shot but McDonald blocks it.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McDonald tries to circle away but King has him pinned against the cage.
King working aggressively here.
King lands with a right to the head.
McDonald lands with a right to the head.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McDonald tries to circle away but King has him pinned against the cage.
McDonald blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for King.
King throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McDonalds head.
King misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
King throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A frustrated look appears on McDonald's face as he tries to break the clinch.
King lands with a short shot to the head.
McDonald blocks an uppercut.
King working aggressively here.
King presses McDonald against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McDonald tries to break free but King pushes him back against the cage.
King tries a body shot but McDonald blocks it.
McDonald's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
King lands a body punch in the clinch.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McDonald is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
King keeps control of McDonald as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McDonald lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of King backwards.
King lands a right hand that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
McDonald blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, King creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from King.
King scores with a shot to the side of McDonald's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King lands a right hand.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
King misses with a punch to the body.
King scores with an uppercut up the middle.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
King lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McDonald tries to break the clinch but King is controlling the position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by King.
McDonald is rocked!
McDonald is trying to break the clinch but King is controlling him.
McDonald is still on wobbly legs! Can King finish him?
A frustrated look appears on McDonald's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McDonald seems to have recovered his senses.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
King keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McDonald's efforts to push away.
A short right hand to the side of the head by King.
King lands a right hand that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom King dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
King staying out of range there.
McDonald throws a poor cross that misses
and King counters by clinching up.
King misses with a hook from the clinch.
McDonald throws a head punch that misses.
King throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McDonalds head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from King.
King lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from King.
King lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McDonald wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
King prevents McDonald from breaking the clinch.
McDonald makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, King creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice left hand lands by King.
A head punch on the inside from McDonald fails to land.
McDonald blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McDonald blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
King lands a body punch in the clinch.
McDonald wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King lands a right hand that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
McDonald throws a punch but it's blocked by King.
King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McDonald blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McDonald tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
King keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McDonald's efforts to push away.
King lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
A body shot lands from King.
King stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDonald can do to turn this around?
McDonald lands a nice uppercut.
Tom King has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McDonald wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
King working aggressively here.
King lands a body punch in the clinch.
King lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McDonald blocking some punches.
McDonald wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
King works on McDonald's body with a couple of short punches.
McDonald is trying to push King away but King has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nice body punch from King - that landed with a thud.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King tries to throw a body punch but McDonald avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by King.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King can't find room to land a body shot as McDonald controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from King.
King lands with a short shot to the head.
McDonald tries to circle away but King has him pinned against the cage.
King lands a right hand.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McDonald is trying to push King away but King has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McDonald lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McDonald throws a head punch that misses.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
King lands a hook that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
A right hand to the body from King.
McDonald lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, King creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from King.
King has McDonald pressed against the cage, preventing McDonald from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from King.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, McDonald scores with a nice short uppercut.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as McDonald controls his hands.
McDonald wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but King has him pressed against the cage.
McDonald misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from King.
King lands with a right to the head.
McDonald tries to circle away but King has him pinned against the cage.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
King lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McDonald blocks a punch to the side of the head.
King tries to work over McDonald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
King lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
King lands a right hand.
McDonald throws a head punch that misses.
McDonald lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald blocks an uppercut.
McDonald misses with a hook from the clinch.
McDonald blocks a body shot from King.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King misses with the head strike.
King softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
King tries a body shot but McDonald blocks it.
McDonald wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
King's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
King lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McDonald or not.
King tries to work over McDonald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
King blocks an uppercut.
King working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McDonald tries to break the clinch but King is controlling the position.
King misses with a punch to the body.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McDonald is trying to push King away but King has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McDonald misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McDonald blocking some punches.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
King lands with a right to the head.
McDonald is trying to break the clinch but King has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom King dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
King slips under a jab from McDonald.
King slips under a jab from McDonald.
McDonald might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A telegraphed right hand from McDonald misses the target.
King wants to clinch.
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDonald.
McDonald thows a left - swing and a miss!
King is looking to counter punch.
McDonald looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King misses the shot to the body.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonald is just out of range.
A big left from McDonald misses.
King throws a right hand that misses
letting McDonald counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from King.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald blocks a jab.
McDonald throws out a counter right but King avoids it with no problem.
McDonald throws a lazy right hand but King sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McDonald moves away from the strike by King.
King throws a shot from downtown. McDonald moves away and avoids it.
King moves out of range as McDonald strikes.
The fighters circling - McDonald throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDonald misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming.
McDonald misses with a looping right.
King dips to his left and cracks McDonald with an uppercut!
King throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McDonald on the side of the head.
McDonald takes one to the side of the head.
McDonald defending well as King loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from King misses the target.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonald is just out of range.
King looks to throw the jab but McDonald is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King throws a looping overhand right but McDonald ducks down to avoid it.
McDonald moves out of range of the strikes.
King dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from McDonald misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from King.
Tom King is winning the standup battle so far.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald defending well as King loads up on a big left hand.
McDonald keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King.
McDonald throws a shot to the body.
King throws out a loose jab but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDonald.
King throwing a counter right hand but McDonald manages to avoid it.
McDonald scores with a body shot.
McDonald avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McDonald lands with a nice body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
King throws a lazy uppercut
and McDonald counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDonald moves out of range of the strikes.
McDonald throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King looks to land a left hand but McDonald moved out of range nicely.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDonald.
King misses with a wild body shot.
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
King scores with a crisp jab that stopped McDonald in his tracks.
King defending well as McDonald loads up on a big left hand.
McDonald bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
King lands a slapping body shot.
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fighters circling - McDonald throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDonald ducks right into an uppercut from King.
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!
Nice uppercut lands for McDonald. That snapped King's head back.
King thuds his right hand into McDonald's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
King slips a jab from McDonald.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonald is just out of range.
McDonald pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tom King is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
King has McDonald up against the cage in a clinch.
McDonald is trying to break free.
Jimmy Jr McDonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDonald working aggressively here.
McDonald blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tom King.
Well King has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom King!
Tom King tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Strelkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glorious Superior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vlad Strelkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Glorious Superior!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Peter Branson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strelkov throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like Glorious Superior has been cut.
Strelkov scores with a jab to the head.
Strelkov lands with a shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Strelkov, as that shot connected.
Superior closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Superior lands in his opponent's guard.
Strelkov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Superior passes Strelkov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Strelkov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Superior seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Strelkov is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Glorious Superior!
During a confident post fight interview, Glorious Superior 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Erik Thorvaldson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Irving Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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185 cm
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190 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Erik Thorvaldson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Irving Brown!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Winston Alpacca and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thorvaldson takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Brown looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thorvaldson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Brown in his tracks.
It looks like Irving Brown has been cut.
Thorvaldson misses with a straight right.
Thorvaldson avoids the head kick by Brown.
Good work by Thorvaldson as he checks the leg kick.
Brown motions for Thorvaldson to come forward. Brown throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brown throws a leg kick
and Thorvaldson counters with a right hand to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thorvaldson.
Thorvaldson scores with a nice head shot.
Brown wants to slow Thorvaldson down by chopping away at his legs.
Thorvaldson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thorvaldson drops his shoulder and cracks Brown with a huge uppercut! Brown goes down! Can Thorvaldson finish him?
Brown is rocked!
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!
Brown is pulling down on Thorvaldson's head to control his posture.
Brown is still in real trouble! Can Thorvaldson finish him?
Thorvaldson looking to pass the guard.
Brown seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown wants to stand up but Thorvaldson is controlling him.
Brown looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thorvaldson is one step ahead there.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Thorvaldson from controlling successfully.
Thorvaldson wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Thorvaldson pushing down on Brown's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Thorvaldson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Thorvaldson is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Brown is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Erik Thorvaldson!
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