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K012 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Lundgren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Rack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Brandon Rack enters the cage!
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210 lbs
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205 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
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BJJ Purple 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Joe Lundgren!
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, Brandon Rack!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Dirk Anderson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lundgren darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Lundgren.
Rack is trying to control but can't.
Lundgren prevents Rack from improving his position.
Lundgren drops an elbow to the side of Rack's head.
Lundgren not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rack gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rack working a defensive guard here.
Lundgren trying to control the position from guard on top but Rack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Our spies down at at Black Phoenix 12 elite coaches inform us that Rack has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Lundgren cracks Rack with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rack is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lundgren chips away with some ground and pound.
Lundgren throwing strikes but missing.
Lundgren wants to control from the top but Rack keeps moving.
Lundgren throws an elbow that misses. Rack uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lundgren's guard. Nice move by Rack!
Lundgren on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lundgren tries to get out of the position.
Rack is working Lundgren over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lundgren keeping moving, preventing Rack from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rack stops Lundgren from standing up.
Lundgren keeping full guard, as Rack tries to pass.
Rack trying to control the position from guard on top but Lundgren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rack fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lundgren.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lundgren shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rack throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lundgren.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Lundgren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rack fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lundgren, pushing him back against the cage.
Rack breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lundgren throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rack's waist but Rack gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lundgren off to one side.
Rack wants to counter with a clinch but Lundgren pushes him away.
Rack tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lundgren defends well and Rack ends up having to push Lundgren into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rack changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lundgren tries to avoid it but Rack manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lundgren to the ground. Lundgren escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lundgren stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lundgren wants it to stay on the feet.
Lundgren throws a big counter combination but Rack scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rack shoots in looking for a takedown but Lundgren manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rack's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rack looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rack throws a body shot but no joy.
Rack misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rack shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lundgren defends it nicely.
Lundgren fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rack has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rack lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lundgren looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lundgren can't get the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brandon Rack will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Lundgren tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rack sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lundgren somewhat.
Rack scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rack fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lundgren avoids it really well and circles away.
Lundgren tries to counter by clinching up but Rack breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rack feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lundgren's calf.
Rack gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lundgren counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lundgren is trying to control. Rack wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rack is trying to maintain the position but Lundgren is very close to passing his half guard.
Lundgren seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rack is not content to let Lundgren control the position.
Rack keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rack trying to control but Lundgren postures up.
Lundgren wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rack keeps working.
Lundgren content to control rather than advance.
That's two 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.
Rack controlling the position for now.
Lundgren stalling away here and it's allowed Rack to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Lundgren trying to control the position from guard on top but Rack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lundgren working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lundgren postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lundgren stands up over Rack, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lundgren landing with the ground and pound.
Lundgren with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rack bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lundgren's guard.
Rack trying to control but Lundgren is working from the bottom.
Rack slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Rack landing with the ground and pound.
Rack won't allow Lundgren to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rack in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rack trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lundgren's guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rack or perhaps it was just good defense by Lundgren, which made it look bad.
Lundgren appears to be looking for a big counter.
Joe Lundgren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Rack.
Lundgren looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lundgren slaps away a takedown attempt from Rack, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Brandon Rack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice sprawl there from Rack as Lundgren shoots in.
Lundgren slaps away a takedown attempt from Rack, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Joe Lundgren will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lundgren's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Rack instigates a clinch.
Lundgren throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lundgren tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rack smiles and moves away.
Lundgren takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lundgren pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lundgren wants to sweep but no luck.
Rack tries to free his leg and advance position but Lundgren is retaining full guard.
Rack chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rack missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rack would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Rack passes into half guard.
Rack passes to side control.
Lundgren is trying to get back to his feet.
Rack decides to stand back up. Rack steps back and let's Lundgren get back to his feet.
That's two 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.
Rack lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rack.
Rack throws a head kick that half lands.
Rack shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lundgren as he avoids it easily.
Lundgren closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rack breaks the clinch.
Rack throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lundgren counters with a two punch combo.
Rack takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rack clinches up with Lundgren and pushes him back against the cage.
Rack pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rack shoots in for a double leg but Lundgren sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A punch combination from Rack misses.
Rack pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lundgren feinted with a counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lundgren drives through and clinches with Rack against the cage.
Lundgren jumps guard but Rack turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lundgren goes for a takedown attempt but Rack pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Lundgren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lundgren has a takedown stuffed.
Rack closes the distance and pushes Lundgren back into the cage.
Rack breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rack moves into the clinch successfully.
Rack tries to score a body lock takedown but Lundgren shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rack is trying to trip Lundgren. He has hold of a leg but Lundgren is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Rack persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lundgren is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rack has control of Lundgren's left arm, preventing Lundgren from doing any damage.
Rack has momentary wrist control but Lundgren slips an elbow through the middle.
Lundgren stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rack swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lundgren is looking to work some ground and pound but Rack has wrist control.
Lundgren keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rack's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Rack comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rack has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henrich Bruckmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Super Mario (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henrich Bruckmann has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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215 lbs
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218 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Decent boxing
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Henrich Bruckmann!
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, Super Mario!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Dirk Anderson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mario keeps the fight on the outside.
Mario doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bruckmann throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mario throws a big shot that misses.
Mario throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bruckmann is looking for a counter combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bruckmann. Mario does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mario looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bruckmann tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mario cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bruckmann slips under a jab from Mario.
Mario looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mario darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mario throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bruckmann sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bruckmann has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad The Island in the buildup to the fight.
Mario throws a body shot but no joy.
Bruckmann tries to clinch up
and Mario counters with a big right hand! Oh Bruckmann is in trouble here! Mario follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Super Mario!
A very excited looking Super Mario made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Jensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lincoln Six (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matt Jensen had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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216 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Matt Jensen!
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, Lincoln Six!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, David Hoff and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jensen scores with a nice strike.
Six avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jensen ducks under a wild hook from Six.
Six looks to land a right hand but Jensen moved out of range.
Six looks to score with a jab to the body but Jensen is just out of range.
Six pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Six cracks Jensen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jensen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Six moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jensen moves out of range of the strikes.
Six throws a series of strikes that have Jensen backpedaling.
It looks like Matt Jensen has been cut.
Six clinches up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Six lands a left hand.
Six tries to work over Jensen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Six can't find room to land a body shot as Jensen controls the action.
Six has a couple of punches blocked by Jensen.
Six holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Six lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Six lands a nice shot to the body.
Six lands a shot to the body.
Six stalling the fight.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Six.
Jensen is breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from Six.
Six pushes Jensen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Six gets through Jensen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Six - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A body shot lands from Six.
A right hook to the body lands for Six.
Six has Jensen pressed against the cage.
Six scores with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jensen has had enough of the clinch but Six keeps him there for the moment.
Six works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Six will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jensen up against the cage.
Six lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Six.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hand to the body from Six.
Jensen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Six avoiding damage.
Six avoiding damage.
Six lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jensen backwards.
Six scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Six.
Jensen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Six tries to work over Jensen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Six keeps control of Jensen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Six lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jensen wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've been informed that Six has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jensen takes a shot to the head.
Six is struggling to control the position.
Six prevents Jensen from breaking the clinch.
Six lands with a short shot to the head.
Six scores with a shoulder strike.
Jensen tries to break free but Six pushes him back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Six's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The crowd are getting on Six's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Six misses with the head strike.
Six misses with a punch to the body.
Six pushes Jensen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Six will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jensen up against the cage.
Six scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Six.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Six stalling against the cage.
Six working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lincoln Six dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matt Jensen's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jensen throws a right hand that Six ducks under and follows up with a left that Six also avoids with ease.
Jensen misses with the combination.
Six looks to land a left hand but Jensen moved out of range nicely.
Six rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Jensen counter with a right hand.
Six uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jensen has time to react.
Six is looking to clinch.
Jensen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Six scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Matt Jensen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Six throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Jensen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Six throws a sloppy body shot
letting Jensen counter with a right hand.
Six loads up on a big right hand but Jensen slips the punch.
Jensen is looking for a counter combo.
Six fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jensen on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Six throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Six misses with a hook. Jensen ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Jensen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Six fails with an attempt to clinch.
Six lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jensen at a distance.
Six has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice jab there from Jensen.
Nice body punch from Six.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jensen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Jensen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Six gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Six pushes Jensen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Six throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jensens head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Six is stalling here.
Six continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Six doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Six.
A left hand lands to the body for Six.
Six lands a shoulder strike.
Six lands a right hand.
Six lands an uppercut.
Six presses Jensen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Six lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jensen.
A right hook to the body lands for Six.
Six lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jensen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Six.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Six cracks Jensen with a nice body shot.
Six scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Six digs a right hand into Jensen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jensen's gas tank.
Six lands an uppercut.
Six makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Six lands a shot to the body.
Jensen letting Six take a breather here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Six creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jensen takes a shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Six.
Lincoln Six seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Six lands an uppercut.
Jensen takes a shot to the head.
Jensen is rocked!
Six lands a body shot.
Oh Jensen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Six drops Jensen onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Jensen is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Six lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Six creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Jensen with a big uppercut! Jensen tries to clinch up but Six pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Jensen to the mat! Jensen covers up and Six unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lincoln Six!
In his post fight interview, Lincoln Six started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kaka Papa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Jimm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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180 lbs
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133 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kaka Papa!
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, Jim Jimm!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Dirk Anderson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Papa shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Papa scoring with some ground and pound.
Jimm 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.
Papa connects with a couple of short punches.
Papa 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.
Papa cracks Jimm with a solid left hand.
Papa landing some decent shots from guard.
Jimm is rocked!
Papa gets to his feet and stands over Jimm, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Jimm felt that one! Papa unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Jimm from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaka Papa!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leonard Church (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milky Mindoro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Milky Mindoro has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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186 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Leonard Church!
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, Milky Mindoro!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Michael Johnstone and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mindoro lands a big head kick that sends Church tumbling to the mat! Mindoro takes a step backwards and waves Church back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Leonard Church has been cut.
Mindoro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mindoro throws a hook to the side of Church's head but Church sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mindoro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Church.
Mindoro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The fighters circling - Church throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mindoro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Church.
Church ducks under a wild hook from Mindoro.
A telegraphed right hand from Church misses the target.
Mindoro cracks the inside of Church's front leg.
Mindoro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Church throws a front kick aimed at Mindoro's knee but Mindoro avoids it well.
Mindoro throws a leg kick which misses Church's front leg but catches the back leg as Church tries to avoid it.
Mindoro fakes the leg kick and cracks Church in the body.
Church misses with a looping right.
Mindoro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Church misses its target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mindoro connects with a leg kick. Church looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mindoro slips a straight right by Church.
Mindoro was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Milky Mindoro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Mindoro.
Church fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mindoro looks to land a right hand but Church moved out of range.
As Mindoro backs away, Church returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Mindoro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Mindoro.
Church is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Mindoro's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Mindoro thows a body kick. Church tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mindoro feints and then cracks Church's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Church down.
Mindoro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Church is breathing heavily.
Nice uppercut there from Mindoro.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Church misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mindoro.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mindoro feints and then cracks Church's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Church down.
A solid body kick from Mindoro.
Mindoro explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Mindoro moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Church! Mindoro continues to tee off on Church, landing with a left and a right! Mindoro connects with a right hand that leaves Church sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Mindoro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Milky Mindoro!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nick Force (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ultra Winner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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25
145 lbs
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140 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nick Force!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ultra Winner!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Winston Alpacca and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winner fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Force pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ultra Winner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Force misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Force as Winner shoots in.
Winner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Force as he avoids it easily.
Nick Force has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ultra Winner.
Winner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Force as he avoids it easily.
Force swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Force as Winner shoots in.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Winner.
Winner has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Force pivots, looking for a leg kick but Winner is out of range and Force settles back down.
Force misses with a series of wild punches.
Force really is a fat lump.
Force throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Force misses with a jab, cross combination.
Force misses with a few strikes there.
Winner blocks a head kick by Force.
Force connects with a right hand. Winner shakes it off.
Winner fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Force seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Force misses with a head kick.
Winner fails with a takedown attempt.
Winner looks winded!
Winner blocks a head kick by Force.
Winner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Winner fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Force throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winner closes the distance and clinches up with Force, looking for a takedown. Winner pushes Force against the cage but Force circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Force half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
No luck for Winner with that takedown attempt.
Winner moves out of range of the strikes.
Force defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Winner.
Force displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Ultra Winner has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Force swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Force misses with an attempted mid kick.
Force misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Force pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Winner avoids the head kick by Force.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Winner.
Force throwing a counter right hand but Winner manages to avoid it.
Winner shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Force but Force pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Force feinted with a counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Force throws a sloppy head kick and Winner moves out of range easily.
Force keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As Winner looks to move away, Force throws a big counter combo bu Winner just gets out of the way.
Force throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Force misses with a jab, cross combination.
Winner tries to counter with a clinch but Force shakes him off and moves away.
Winner fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Force throws a sloppy head kick and Winner moves out of range easily.
Winner blocks a leg kick.
Winner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As Winner tries to get set, Force tries to push him back and clinch up but Winner manages to avoid the attempt.
Force misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Force fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Winner is out of range.
Force misses with a wild body shot.
Winner staying out of range there.
Winner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Force misses with a jab, cross combination.
Force will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Winner defending well as Force loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Force misses.
Winner fails with a takedown attempt.
Force throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Force dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ultra Winner's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Winner tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Force defends well and Winner ends up having to push Force into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Force tries a head kick but it misses.
Force throws a half hearted mid kick.
Winner tries to score a power double leg takedown but Force sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Winner somewhat.
Force misses with a straight left.
Force sets himself, and Winner steps forward looking for the clinch! Force avoids it this time.
Winner misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nick Force has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ultra Winner.
Force shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Winner is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winner looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And Force counters with a quick kick to the body but Winner blocks it.
Winner fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Force misses with a two punch combination.
Nick Force is winning the standup battle so far.
Force lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Winner misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Force is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Winner can do to turn this around?
Winner slips a jab from Force.
Force lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Winner circles away quickly and effectively.
Force looks to score with a jab to the body but Winner is just out of range.
Winner feints the counter takedown.
Nick Force is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Force pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Force throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Winner shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Force as he jumps to the side.
Force throws a head kick that misses.
Force misses with the combination.
Winner wants to counter with a clinch but Force pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Force as Winner shoots in.
A big left from Force misses.
Force throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Winner fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Force throws a series of punches but Winner moves out of range.
Nick Force is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winner shoots in but Force avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Force throws a nice looking combination but Winner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Winner shoots in looking for a takedown. Force tries to sprawl out of it but Winner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Force manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Force shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Winner shoots in for a takedown but Force shows good takedown defense.
Force misses with a series of wild punches.
Force throws a low kick but Winner avoids it.
Winner fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Winner fails with the takedown.
Force swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Force throws a series of punches but Winner moves out of range.
Winner now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Force looks to land a body kick but Winner moved away.
Winner feints the counter takedown.
Force goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winner will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Force attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Winner blocks a head kick by Force.
A punch lands to the side of Winner 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Force misses the shot to the body.
Force is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Winner's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Force throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Winner is trying desperately to land a takedown but Force is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Winner.
Winner fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Force avoids it really well and circles away.
Force pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Force misses with a two punch combination.
Nice sprawl there from Force as Winner shoots in.
Force tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Winner manages to circle out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Force dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ultra Winner'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!
Force swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Force throws a head kick that misses.
Winner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Force as he avoids it easily.
Winner misses with a takedown attempt - Force sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Winner closes this distance looking for a takedown but Force circles away.
Nick Force has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ultra Winner.
Force waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Winner.
Force fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Winner is out of range.
Force misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Force misses with a head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Winner.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Winner tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Force swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Force misses with a few strikes there.
Force throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Winner counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Force goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Force misses with a head kick.
Force throws a head kick that misses.
Force throws a right and a left that both miss.
Force lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Winner circles away quickly and effectively.
Force keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Winner looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Force is fending him off so far but Winner persists. Nope, Force circles away and we're back to standing.
Force pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Winner closes this distance looking for a takedown but Force circles away.
Force swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Winner is trying hard to land a takedown here. Force sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Force looks to throw the jab but Winner is out of range.
Winner has a takedown stuffed.
Winner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Force throws out the jab.
Force misses with a low kick.
Winner tries to counter by closing the distance.
A big right from Force misses.
Winner fails with a takedown attempt.
Force throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Winner shoots in looking for a takedown but Force manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Winner's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Force seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Winner has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Force wants to slow Winner down by chopping away at his legs.
Winner darts in looking for a takedown but Force gets double underhooks and turns Winner into the cage.
Winner moves out of range as Force throws a body kick.
Force throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Force loads up on a big right hand but Winner slips the punch.
Winner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Force as he avoids it easily.
Force misses with a two punch combination.
Force throws a push kick but Winner slaps the foot to one side.
Force keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Good work by Winner as he checks the leg kick.
Winner is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Winner fails with a takedown attempt.
As Winner tries to get set, Force tries to push him back and clinch up but Winner manages to avoid the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Force looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Force throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Winner.
Force stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Force wants it to stay on the feet.
As Winner tries to get set, Force tries to push him back and clinch up but Winner manages to avoid the attempt.
Force tried to score with a low kick but Winner checks it.
Force misses with a low kick.
Winner shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Force sprawls well. Force wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Winner gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Force throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Winner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ultra Winner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nick Force is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Winner moves out of range as Force throws a body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Force showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Force 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 30:24
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:24
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Force!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rudolf Rammhammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bentley Tessin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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25
208 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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Basic striking
Experienced |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rudolf Rammhammer!
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, Bentley Tessin!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Peter Branson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tessin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rammhammer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rammhammer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tessin takes the fight into the clinch.
Tessin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rammhammer fails to pull guard.
Rammhammer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tessin controlling the action here for a moment.
Rammhammer tries a body shot but Tessin blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tessin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tessin gets control of Rammhammer's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tessin will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rammhammer preventing the sweep.
Tessin has his foot on Rammhammer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rammhammer works his way back into a safe position though.
Rammhammer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tessin controls Rammhammer momentarily but Rammhammer frees himself.
Rammhammer looking to pass the guard.
Rammhammer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tessin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rammhammer passes into half guard.
Tessin trying to control here.
Rammhammer trying to mount his opponent but Tessin defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rammhammer passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tessin!
Tessin wants to hold on but Rammhammer pushes him away.
Rammhammer looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Tessin regains half guard.
Tessin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tessin.
Tessin is looking for a triangle here but Rammhammer uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Tessin manages to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tessin wants to control but Rammhammer is keeping busy.
Tessin is looking to improve his position.
Tessin is staying active underneath Rammhammer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tessin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rammhammer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tessin is keeping the position for now.
Rammhammer pushing down on Tessin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tessin won't allow Rammhammer to pass to mount.
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.
Tessin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tessin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tessin.
Tessin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rammhammer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rammhammer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rammhammer won't allow Tessin to sweep him here.
Rammhammer is fighting to break Tessin's control of his arms but Tessin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tessin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rammhammer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rammhammer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tessin trying to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bentley Tessin will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tessin throws a big shot that misses.
Rammhammer misses with a hook.
Tessin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rammhammer defends it well.
Rammhammer stuns Tessin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tessin misses with a wild body shot.
Rammhammer is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tessin misses with an uppercut
and Rammhammer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tessin looks to score with a jab to the body but Rammhammer is just out of range.
Tessin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Bentley Tessin has been cut.
Tessin misses with a body punch
and Rammhammer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rammhammer lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rammhammer slips a jab from Tessin.
Rammhammer throwing a counter right hand but Tessin manages to avoid it.
Rammhammer throws a shot from downtown. Tessin moves away and avoids it.
Tessin with the counter takedown but Rammhammer avoids it easily.
Rammhammer throws an overhand right that drops Tessin like a sack of potatoes! Rammhammer dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rudolf Rammhammer!
An out of breath Rudolf Rammhammer thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Dahl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marc Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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210 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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220 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gabriel Dahl!
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, Marc Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Bart Greer and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts swings for the body but Dahl moves out of range.
Dahl definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dahl lands a jab-cross combination.
Roberts clinches up with Dahl and pushes him back against the cage.
Dahl lands with a right to the head.
Roberts blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roberts blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roberts lands an elbow just above Dahl 's eye.
It looks like Gabriel Dahl has been cut.
Dahl takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dahl tries to work over Roberts's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dahl misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roberts.
Dahl fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dahl swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Roberts misses with a knee strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roberts gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dahl tries to pull guard but Roberts forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dahl misses with the head strike.
Dahl managing to block the knees to the body from Roberts.
Dahl misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dahl tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Roberts smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Dahl. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roberts gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dahl tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Roberts smiles and moves away.
Roberts throws a lazy right hand but Dahl sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Roberts looks to move away, Dahl throws a big counter combo bu Roberts just gets out of the way.
Roberts fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dahl lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Roberts has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Dahl attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sloppy strikes from Dahl. Those never looked like landing.
Roberts closes the distance and pushes Dahl back into the cage.
Dahl jumps guard but Roberts turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dahl blocks the elbow strike.
Roberts looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dahl avoids a wild elbow strike from Roberts.
Roberts misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Roberts just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dahl's brow.
Roberts gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Roberts using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dahl has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dahl is trying to pull guard but Roberts has him pressed against the cage.
Roberts trying to land knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Roberts.
Roberts blocks a body shot from Dahl.
Dahl tries to pull guard but Roberts holds him up against the cage and eventually Dahl drops back down to his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roberts.
Dahl blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dahl misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dahl misses with some punches.
Roberts looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dahl tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Roberts just stands there and leans against the cage.
Roberts taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dahl takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dahl struggles to land a body shot inside as Roberts controls his hands.
Roberts with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dahl jumps guard but Roberts turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dahl fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dahl tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roberts's elbow.
Dahl blocks the elbow strike.
Dahl blocks an elbow strike from Roberts.
Roberts throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Roberts just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dahl's brow.
Roberts pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Roberts blocks an uppercut.
Roberts blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dahl tries to pull guard but Roberts forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dahl blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Roberts blocks a body shot from Dahl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dahl jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Roberts walks away with a smile on his face. Dahl gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dahl circles away from the clinch attempt.
Roberts moves into the clinch successfully.
Dahl avoids a wild elbow strike from Roberts.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Roberts just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dahl's brow.
Dahl fails to pull guard.
Dahl is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Roberts to keep the fight standing.
Roberts creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Roberts pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Roberts misses with an elbow over the top.
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!
Dahl tries to throw a body punch but Roberts avoids it by throwing Dahl back against the cage.
Roberts looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Roberts lands an elbow inside.
Dahl jumps guard but Roberts turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Roberts lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Roberts with a knee to the head.
Roberts lands a nice elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marc Roberts dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Dahl's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Roberts closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dahl on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dahl doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Roberts throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Roberts just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dahl's brow.
Dahl tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Roberts slowing the pace effectively.
A right handed body shot lands from Dahl.
Roberts looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Marc Roberts seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Roberts missing with knees to the body.
Dahl takes an elbow to the forehead.
Roberts pushes off an throws an elbow but Dahl leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dahl misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dahl avoids it.
Dahl gets control of Roberts's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dahl will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Dahl keeping moving, preventing Roberts from controlling successfully.
Roberts really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dahl. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Roberts is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Dahl has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Roberts is looking to defend but Dahl has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Roberts! Dahl pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Roberts taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gabriel Dahl!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shaka KaSolomon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brooks is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Lights. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Shaka KaSolomon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Phil Brooks!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Peter Branson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brooks shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. KaSolomon manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Brooks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brooks trying to control but KaSolomon is working from the bottom.
KaSolomon wants to sweep here but Brooks controlling him for the moment.
Brooks has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of KaSolomon is proving hard to escape from.
KaSolomon trying to keep a closed guard but Brooks is proving a slippery customer.
KaSolomon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brooks manages to get himself to full guard.
KaSolomon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks has his foot on KaSolomon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. KaSolomon works his way back into a safe position though.
KaSolomon trying to control but Brooks is working from the bottom.
Brooks looking to hit a scissor sweep but KaSolomon is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
KaSolomon trying to control but Brooks is working from the bottom.
Brooks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. KaSolomon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
KaSolomon trying to control but Brooks is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brooks looking to control.
KaSolomon trying to control the position from guard on top but Brooks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
KaSolomon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brooks closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into KaSolomon's guard.
KaSolomon is adopting a defensive guard.
KaSolomon wants to sweep here but Brooks controlling him for the moment.
KaSolomon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Brooks actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
KaSolomon wants to control but Brooks is keeping him busy.
Brooks looking for submissions off his back.
We've been hearing good reports from KaSolomon'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.
KaSolomon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Brooks is not content to let KaSolomon control the position.
Brooks gets full guard.
Brooks is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and KaSolomon defends well.
KaSolomon trying to control the position from guard on top but Brooks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brooks is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. KaSolomon is aware though and is defending well.
KaSolomon trying to control but Brooks is working from the bottom.
KaSolomon wants to pass the guard but Brooks is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
KaSolomon pushing down on Brooks's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Phil Brooks will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
KaSolomon tries for a takedown but Brooks sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brooks keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Brooks shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. KaSolomon defends it nicely.
KaSolomon fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shaka KaSolomon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brooks closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Brooks is trying to work for a kimura but KaSolomon is defending well.
KaSolomon looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
KaSolomon gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
KaSolomon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brooks slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
KaSolomon wants to sweep but no luck.
KaSolomon trying to keep a closed guard but Brooks is proving a slippery customer.
Brooks thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
KaSolomon looking for a guillotine here but Brooks defends easily.
KaSolomon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
KaSolomon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Brooks is looking for a triangle but KaSolomon pushes his legs off easily.
KaSolomon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
KaSolomon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
KaSolomon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brooks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, KaSolomon has managed to get both his arms back between Brooks's legs - danger averted.
Our spies down at at THE GYM (20 Elite coaches on the Island !!!) inform us that Brooks has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Brooks looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brooks is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
KaSolomon forces his way into half guard.
KaSolomon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brooks does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
KaSolomon is really struggling to control Brooks but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Brooks trying to control from the bottom.
Brooks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but KaSolomon pulls his head out easily.
KaSolomon moves nicely into side control.
KaSolomon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brooks keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks struggling a bit here.
KaSolomon tries to move to mount but Brooks blocks the move with his legs.
Brooks is trying to improve his position.
Brooks tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but KaSolomon presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Brooks is desperately trying to improve his position but KaSolomon has a good base and remains in mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brooks is squirming around, avoiding KaSolomon's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Shaka KaSolomon will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
KaSolomon shoots in looking for a takedown. Brooks tries to sprawl out of it but KaSolomon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brooks manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
KaSolomon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brooks pinned against the cage. Brooks gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Excellent takedown into side control there by KaSolomon.
You can see the frustration on Brooks's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
KaSolomon has knee on belly and moves into mount.
KaSolomon looking to control but Brooks is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
KaSolomon is working for a guillotine from mount but Brooks frees his head quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks regains half guard.
Shaka KaSolomon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brooks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but KaSolomon pulls his head out easily.
KaSolomon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brooks keeps working.
KaSolomon controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brooks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but KaSolomon pulls his head out easily.
Brooks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
KaSolomon controlling the action here.
Brooks wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, KaSolomon seems content to control.
KaSolomon wants to take a breather but Brooks is having none of it.
Brooks tries to roll over but KaSolomon keeps him under control.
KaSolomon trying to control the action but Brooks is working from the bottom.
Brooks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
KaSolomon has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
KaSolomon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Brooks is trying to escape the mount.
KaSolomon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
KaSolomon lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
KaSolomon with a couple of short strikes.
KaSolomon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks is wriggling around trying to escape.
KaSolomon controlling his opponent.
Brooks wants to hold on but KaSolomon pushes him away.
KaSolomon looking to control but Brooks is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
KaSolomon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brooks has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaka KaSolomon clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
KaSolomon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brooks's waist but Brooks gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing KaSolomon off to one side.
KaSolomon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
KaSolomon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Brooks tries to get to full guard but KaSolomon has control of the leg.
KaSolomon is keen to just control but Brooks is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
KaSolomon prevents Brooks from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
KaSolomon is trying to control the action in half guard but Brooks is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
KaSolomon controlling the action here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Brooks.
You can see the frustration on KaSolomon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brooks working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Brooks is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
KaSolomon tries to buck Brooks off but Brooks is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks working away.
Brooks is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, KaSolomon has escaped the position, nice work there.
KaSolomon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brooks looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Brooks goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, KaSolomon has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Brooks but great work by KaSolomon.
KaSolomon taking a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
KaSolomon advances nicely into full mount.
KaSolomon controlling from mount.
Brooks is desperately trying to improve his position but KaSolomon has a good base and remains in mount.
Brooks gets back to half guard.
KaSolomon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Brooks tries to get to full guard but KaSolomon has control of the leg.
KaSolomon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks tries to roll over but KaSolomon keeps him under control.
KaSolomon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brooks does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Brooks wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brooks pushes KaSolomon off looking to stand but KaSolomon dives back in and keeps control.
KaSolomon frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaka KaSolomon had his way with Phil Brooks in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Brooks stuffs the takedown attempt from KaSolomon. KaSolomon gets slowly back to his feet.
KaSolomon goes for a double leg but Brooks avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Brooks continues to drive forward.
Brooks looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brooks shoots in and drives through. KaSolomon sprawls well.
KaSolomon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brooks pinned against the cage. Brooks gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shaka KaSolomon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
KaSolomon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and KaSolomon wants it to stay on the feet.
KaSolomon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks drives through and clinches with KaSolomon against the cage.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Brooks is pressed up against the cage. KaSolomon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brooks down to the mat. Brooks avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Brooks or perhaps it was just good defense by KaSolomon, which made it look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from KaSolomon.
Brooks gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and KaSolomon counters with a single leg into guard. Brooks didn't expect that.
Brooks keeping moving, preventing KaSolomon from controlling successfully.
KaSolomon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Brooks has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but KaSolomon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
KaSolomon wants to control from the top but Brooks keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
KaSolomon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Brooks keeping full guard, as KaSolomon tries to pass.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Brooks closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming KaSolomon to the mat! KaSolomon manages to get full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks wants to pass the guard but KaSolomon is keeping the position.
Brooks throws a strike but KaSolomon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
KaSolomon content to stall in guard here.
KaSolomon trying to control but Brooks is working from the bottom.
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.
Brooks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
KaSolomon trying to control but Brooks is working from the bottom.
KaSolomon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
KaSolomon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Brooks for as long as he can get away with.
Phil Brooks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shaka KaSolomon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
KaSolomon trying to control the position from guard on top but Brooks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
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 Shaka KaSolomon.
I think KaSolomon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 47:48
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 49:48
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Shaka KaSolomon!
Shaka KaSolomon retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Shaka KaSolomon, 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.
In defeat, Phil Brooks stepped up to the mic, saying 'I was unlucky but he was lucky and I will be back to kick his Ass!'.
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