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K022 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between ZyD Vicious (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dunkin Donats (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dunkin Donats looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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182 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, ZyD Vicious!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dunkin Donats!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, David Hoff and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vicious tried to score with a low kick but Donats checks it.
Despite the aggression on Donats's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Donats is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vicious bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Donats's head.
Vicious misses with a low kick.
Donats lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Donats fails with an attempt to clinch.
Donats shoots in looking for a takedown. Vicious tries to sprawl out of it but Donats keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vicious manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vicious is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Donats.
Donats tries to clinch there but Vicious circles away.
Dunkin Donats seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Donats looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicious lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Donats avoids the head kick by Vicious.
Vicious looks for the body kick but Donats saw that one coming.
Vicious swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Vicious gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Donats counters with a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donats takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Donats tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vicious paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Donats tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vicious paws at him with a jab and circles away.
ZyD Vicious is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Donats looks to clinch
and Vicious counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Donats shoots in and drives through. Vicious sprawls well.
Donats looks winded!
A leg kick checked by Donats.
Donats checks a low kick from Vicious.
Vicious misses with a low kick.
Vicious keeps the fight on the outside.
Donats avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Donats is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Vicious with a body shot.
Donats tries to close the distance and clinch but Vicious swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vicious circles away from the clinch attempt.
Donats is looking to clinch.
A shot to the liver by Vicious. Beautiful body shot.
Vicious throws a sloppy head kick and Donats moves out of range easily.
Donats takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Vicious lands with an uppercut that bounces Donats off the cage and back into range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vicious throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And Donats tries to counter it with a takedown but Vicious pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vicious throws a head kick but Donats moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donats tries for a takedown but Vicious circles away easily
letting Vicious counter with a right hand.
ZyD Vicious has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dunkin Donats.
Vicious throws a sloppy head kick and Donats moves out of range easily.
Donats checks a leg kick.
Vicious throws a wild body kick that Donats sees coming a mile off.
Donats blocks a head kick by Vicious.
Vicious throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Donats looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vicious is fending him off so far but Donats persists. Nope, Vicious circles away and we're back to standing.
Donats moves out of range of the leg kick from Vicious.
Vicious will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Vicious throws a head kick that misses.
Donats is looking for the big counter here.
Vicious connects with a crisp jab.
Vicious throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Donats throws a sloppy head kick
and Vicious holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Donats is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donats tries a knee to the head but Vicious blocks it.
Vicious pulls guard effortlessly.
Donats preventing the sweep.
Vicious avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Donats is looking to work some ground and pound but Vicious has wrist control.
Donats throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vicious works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Donats has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Donats with a flurry of punches that miss.
Donats postures up in Vicious's guard and throws a big left but Vicious blocks it.
Donats landing with the ground and pound.
Vicious controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Donats is looking to work some ground and pound but Vicious has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vicious controlling the position.
Vicious continues to stall.
Donats throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vicious works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Vicious wants to get back to his feet but Donats is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Donats moves out of range as Vicious throws a body kick.
Vicious throws a wild body kick that Donats sees coming a mile off.
Donats tries to clinch but Vicious moves away
and Vicious counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Donats has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Donats there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vicious tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vicious throws out a leg kick but Donats moves out of range and Vicious only half commits.
Vicious stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vicious wants it to stay on the feet.
Donats misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
ZyD Vicious dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Vicious lands a nice looking body shot.
Donats tries to clinch there but Vicious circles away.
Donats moves out of range of the body kick from Vicious.
Vicious throws the kick towards the body but Donats avoids it.
Vicious lands with a nice body punch.
Vicious throws a head kick that misses
and Donats counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Vicious tries to work over Donats's front leg with a kick but Donats checks it.
Donats's coach down at The Hut - $50 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Donats's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nice shot by Vicious.
Donats misses with a takedown
and Vicious counters with a straight right hand.
ZyD Vicious is winning the standup battle so far.
Vicious throws the kick towards the body but Donats avoids it.
Vicious pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Donats lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Vicious throws a push kick but Donats slaps the foot to one side.
Donats throws a counter combo.
Donats is breathing heavily.
Donats takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vicious misses with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donats is looking to clinch but Vicious is avoiding it.
As Donats tries to get set, Vicious tries to push him back and clinch up but Donats manages to avoid the attempt.
Dunkin Donats is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Donats dives in and grabs Vicious's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vicious pushes down on Donats's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vicious throws a sloppy head kick and Donats moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Vicious.
Donats is looking to clinch.
Donats is looking to clinch but Vicious is avoiding it.
Donats looks for a takedown but Vicious sprawls well.
ZyD Vicious has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dunkin Donats.
Vicious fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vicious throws out a leg kick but Donats moves out of range and Vicious only half commits.
Donats avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Despite the aggression on Donats's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Vicious changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A left lands for Vicious.
Vicious cracks Donats with a good jab.
Vicious dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Donats blocks a head kick by Vicious.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vicious goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vicious throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Donats changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Donats closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Donats is looking to clinch but Vicious is avoiding it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vicious misses with a head kick.
A jab from Vicious does it's job there.
Vicious connects with a right hand. Donats shakes it off.
Vicious throws a body kick that misses.
Donats fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vicious is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Donats can do to turn this around?
Donats takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Donats takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Donats closes the distance looking to clinch
and Vicious counters with a straight right hand.
Vicious tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Donats tries to close the distance and clinch but Vicious swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donats misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Donats tries to clinch there but Vicious circles away.
Donats takes one on the button.
A head kick misses from Vicious.
Vicious jabs Donats to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vicious jabs at Donats's body.
Vicious fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Donats checks it well.
Vicious misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Donats! But no joy.
Vicious throws a chopping leg kick but Donats manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Vicious with a hook.
Vicious is looking to land body kicks.
Vicious throws a low kick but it's checked well by Donats.
Donats dives in for a single leg takedown but Vicious sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Vicious tries to work over Donats's front leg with a kick but Donats checks it.
Vicious throws a solid leg kick but Donats takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vicious.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donats avoids the head kick by Vicious.
Donats on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vicious attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Donats checks a leg kick.
Donats misses with a wild combination.
Vicious seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vicious getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Donats blocks the body kick.
Vicious swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Vicious motions for Donats to come forward. Vicious throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vicious scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vicious will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Vicious swats away the attempt to clinch by Donats.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
ZyD Vicious 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. This is the final round!
Vicious throws a body kick that misses.
Vicious misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Donats.
Vicious works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Donats is trying desperately to land a takedown but Vicious is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Donats.
Vicious fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Donats is out of range.
Vicious misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Donats is looking to clinch but Vicious is avoiding it.
Donats throws a hook to the side of Vicious's head but Vicious sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vicious throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Vicious cracks Donats with an open hand slap.
Donats tries to close the distance and clinch but Vicious swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicious throws out a powerful jab.
Donats is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Donats takes one to the side of the head.
Donats is rocked!
Donats takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donats tries to clinch but Vicious moves out of range.
Vicious throws a head kick that misses.
Donats doesn't manage to clinch there - Vicious circles away.
Donats throws a sloppy head kick and Vicious moves out of range easily.
Donats moves out of range of the body kick from Vicious.
Donats tries to clinch there but Vicious circles away.
Vicious pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Despite the aggression on Donats's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Vicious fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A bone on bone clash there as Donats blocks the leg kick.
Donats moves in looking to clinch but Vicious pushes him off.
Donats gets a clinch.
Donats fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vicious jumps into guard, dragging Donats to the mat.
Donats missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vicious working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Donats.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donats wants to get up but he can't break Vicious's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Donats preventing the sweep.
Donats is looking to work some ground and pound but Vicious has wrist control.
Vicious avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Donats working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Vicious knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Donats on the ground.
Vicious controlling Donats's posture.
Donats preventing the sweep.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Donats has taken the fight to the clinch.
Donats successfully pulls guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vicious slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vicious has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dunkin Donats has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Vicious has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
ZyD Vicious showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vicious, 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 30:26
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:26
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... ZyD Vicious!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Humors Ant Farm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Leonidas I (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King Leonidas I will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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193 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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Excellent MT
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Humors Ant Farm!
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, King Leonidas I!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Sandra Marshall and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ant Farm throws a lazy uppercut
and Leonidas I counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ant Farm misses with a kick to the body
and Leonidas I counters with a series of strikes. Ant Farm will be more careful next time no doubt.
Leonidas I throws a front kick that sends Ant Farm stumbling back into the cage.
Leonidas I misses with a series of wild punches.
Leonidas I scores with a jab.
The crowd cheers as Leonidas I lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ant Farm doesn't seem phased though.
Ant Farm throws a jab when Leonidas I was well out of range.
Leonidas I swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ant Farm.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leonidas I lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Leonidas I lands a big head kick that sends Ant Farm to the canvas! Leonidas I follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). King Leonidas I!
King Leonidas I took some time post fight to say the following; 'I'm here, just taking a stroll, stretching my legs... These, uh, 300 men are my just personal bodyguards.
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samir Samir Kahric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Winner Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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204 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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215 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick |
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Excellent MT
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Samir Samir Kahric!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Winner Guy!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, David Hoff and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guy lands a glancing blow to the side of Kahric's head.
Guy throws a sloppy head kick and Kahric moves out of range easily.
Guy lands a nice looking body shot.
Kahric takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Guy sends Kahric crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Guy is motioning to the referee to let Kahric up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Kahric is rocked!
It looks like Samir Samir Kahric has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Oh Kahric is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Guy throws a head kick that misses.
Guy throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Guy throws an uppercut from hell that sends Kahric clean off his feet! He's out cold! Guy stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Winner Guy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bull Bullard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrone Biggums (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyrone Biggums will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bull Bullard !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tyrone Biggums!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Santiago Holmes and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biggums lands with a kick to the temple. Bullard shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Biggums fails to land with a series of punches.
Bullard moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Bullard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bullard lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bullard lands a body punch in the clinch.
Biggums is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Biggums doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Bullard .
Biggums is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bullard .
A right handed body shot lands from Bullard .
Biggums looks winded!
Bullard lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bullard .
Bullard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bullard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bullard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bullard lands with a right to the head.
Bullard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Biggums is rocked!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bullard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Biggums is still on wobbly legs! Can Bullard finish him?
Bullard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bullard throws a big uppercut that drops Biggums! More strikes from Bullard and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Biggums lies dazed against the cage as Bullard celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bull Bullard !
After winning the bout, Bull Bullard thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phil Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Jensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brooks comes to the cage accompanied by Lights. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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212 lbs
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Good wrestling
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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Phil Brooks!
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, Matt Jensen!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Dirk Anderson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jensen misses with a two punch combination.
Jensen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A bone on bone clash there as Brooks blocks the leg kick.
Jensen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brooks drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jensen sprawls and moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Jensen. Those never looked like landing.
Brooks is looking for a counter combo.
Brooks looks for a takedown but Jensen sprawls well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brooks is defended easily by Jensen.
Brooks dodges the punch combination from Jensen.
Brooks closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jensen's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Brooks postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jensen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Brooks, into his guard.
Brooks is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jensen passes into side control.
Jensen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brooks. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brooks is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Brooks is working hard here to advance position.
Jensen stands up and beckons Brooks to his feet.
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.
Jensen cracks a nice hook into Brooks's ribs.
Brooks slips a jab and a cross from Jensen.
Brooks feinted with a counter takedown.
Jensen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brooks drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jensen sprawls and moves away.
Brooks gets a double leg takedown into Jensen's guard.
Brooks trying to control but Jensen is working from the bottom.
Brooks not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Brooks is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jensen trying to control the position.
Brooks thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brooks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brooks drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Brooks jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Brooks postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jensen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Brooks, into his guard.
Jensen is posturing up here but Brooks has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Jensen tries to roll out but it's too tight and Jensen has to tap! Slick submission there by Brooks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Phil Brooks!
An out of breath Phil Brooks 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 Super Mario (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Super Mario!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Fedor Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Sandra Marshall and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Emelianenko rushes Mario and presses him up against the cage.
Emelianenko keeps control of Mario as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mario definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mario blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Emelianenko has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Emelianenko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Emelianenko.
Emelianenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Mario.
Mario has had enough of the clinch but Emelianenko keeps him there for the moment.
Emelianenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Mario breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mario throws a jab when Emelianenko was well out of range.
Emelianenko wants to clinch.
Mario misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mario throws a hook but Emelianenko blocks it.
Emelianenko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Emelianenko taking a breather.
Emelianenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Mario backwards.
Mario working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mario is trying to break the clinch but Emelianenko is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko lands a nice uppercut.
Emelianenko has Mario pressed against the cage, preventing Mario from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right from Mario.
Emelianenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Emelianenko lands with a left to the head.
Mario is trying to force a seperation but Emelianenko has the dominant position.
Mario has had enough of the clinch but Emelianenko keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch on the inside from Emelianenko fails to land.
Mario is trying to push Emelianenko away but Emelianenko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Come on Emelianenko - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mario wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mario looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Emelianenko lands with a right to the head.
Emelianenko has Mario pressed against the cage, preventing Mario from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch on the inside from Emelianenko fails to land.
Emelianenko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mario's efforts to push away.
Mario blocking some punches.
Mario wants to break free but Emelianenko has control.
Emelianenko has Mario pressed against the cage, preventing Mario from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch on the inside from Emelianenko fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Emelianenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Emelianenko working aggressively here.
Mario's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Emelianenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Emelianenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mario blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mario blocking some punches.
Emelianenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mario is trying to break the clinch but Emelianenko has him pressed against the cage.
Emelianenko misses with a punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emelianenko keeps control of Mario as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mario wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Emelianenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mario lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Emelianenko.
Mario is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mario has had enough of the clinch but Emelianenko keeps him there for the moment.
Emelianenko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mario's efforts to push away.
Mario has had enough of the clinch but Emelianenko keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mario tries to break the clinch but Emelianenko is controlling the position.
Mario is trying to break the clinch but Emelianenko is controlling him.
Mario is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mario wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mario blocking some punches.
Emelianenko misses with some punches.
Mario breaks the clinch.
Emelianenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mario.
Mario scores with a jab to the jaw.
Emelianenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Emelianenko forces Mario back against the cage and clinches.
Good body shot from Emelianenko.
Nice body punch from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko scores with a shoulder strike.
Emelianenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Mario uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Emelianenko fails to land.
Emelianenko prevents Mario from breaking the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mario.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Emelianenko has Mario pressed against the cage, preventing Mario from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Emelianenko blocking some punches.
Emelianenko has a couple of punches blocked by Mario.
Mario blocks an uppercut.
Emelianenko throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Emelianenko.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A frustrated look appears on Mario's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Emelianenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Emelianenko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mario's efforts to push away.
Mario has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mario.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mario is looking to break free of the clinch but Emelianenko has double underhooks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Emelianenko.
Mario tries to break the clinch but Emelianenko is controlling the position.
Mario is trying to force a seperation but Emelianenko has the dominant position.
Emelianenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Emelianenko has a couple of punches blocked by Mario.
Mario tries to break free but Emelianenko pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Emelianenko dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Emelianenko forces Mario back against the cage and clinches.
Mario blocks a body shot from Emelianenko.
Mario breaks the clinch.
Fedor Emelianenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mario misses the shot to the body.
Emelianenko moves into range and clinches up with Mario.
Emelianenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Emelianenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Emelianenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mario is trying to break free.
Mario is trying to push Emelianenko away but Emelianenko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Emelianenko has a couple of punches blocked by Mario.
Emelianenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mario lands a left hand.
Emelianenko misses with some punches.
Emelianenko lands an uppercut.
Emelianenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Emelianenko is trying to maintain a safe position but Mario gets an underhook and turns Emelianenko into the cage.
Emelianenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Emelianenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mario backwards.
Mario's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fedor Emelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emelianenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Mario swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mario misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko tries to clinch up.
Mario swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mario tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Emelianenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Mario.
Emelianenko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mario misses with an uppercut. Emelianenko saw that one coming.
Emelianenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mario tries to keep at a distance but Emelianenko has taken the fight into the clinch.
Emelianenko keeps control of Mario as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Emelianenko throws a head punch that misses.
Mario is trying to force a seperation but Emelianenko has the dominant position.
Mario is looking to break free of the clinch but Emelianenko has double underhooks.
Emelianenko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Emelianenko lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Emelianenko.
Mario tries to break free but Emelianenko pushes him back against the cage.
Emelianenko has a couple of punches blocked by Mario.
Mario tries to circle away but Emelianenko has him pinned against the cage.
Emelianenko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Emelianenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko works on Mario's body with a couple of short punches.
Emelianenko lands with a short shot to the head.
Emelianenko misses with the head strike.
Emelianenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mario breaks from the clinch.
Mario scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Emelianenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mario stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Emelianenko clinches up against the cage.
Emelianenko misses with some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Mario's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fedor Emelianenko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Emelianenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mario breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Emelianenko instigates a clinch.
Mario tries to circle away but Emelianenko has him pinned against the cage.
Mario tries to break free but Emelianenko pushes him back against the cage.
Emelianenko scores with a shot to the side of Mario's head.
Mario tries to break free but Emelianenko pushes him back against the cage.
Emelianenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Emelianenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mario backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Mario.
Still in the clinch, Mario scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mario blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Emelianenko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mario.
Mario is looking to break free of the clinch but Emelianenko has double underhooks.
Mario is looking to break free of the clinch but Emelianenko has double underhooks.
Emelianenko pushes Mario back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Emelianenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mario backwards.
Emelianenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Emelianenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mario escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Emelianenko tries to clinch up
and Mario counters with a stiff right hand.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mario is trying to break the clinch but Emelianenko is controlling him.
Emelianenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Mario controls his hands.
Emelianenko lands with a light punch inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Mario tries to break free but Emelianenko pushes him back against the cage.
Emelianenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Emelianenko effectively controlling the action here.
Mario lands with a light punch inside.
Mario is trying to break the clinch but Emelianenko is controlling him.
Emelianenko misses with the head strike.
Mario is trying to break free.
Emelianenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mario is trying to force a seperation but Emelianenko has the dominant position.
Mario tries to circle away but Emelianenko has him pinned against the cage.
Emelianenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Mario uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mario wants to break free but Emelianenko has control.
Emelianenko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mario's efforts to push away.
Mario is trying to break free.
Emelianenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mario is trying to force a seperation but Emelianenko has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Emelianenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Mario avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mario circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mario connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Fedor Emelianenko has been cut.
Super Mario is winning the standup battle so far.
Emelianenko closes the distance but Mario moves to the side
and Mario counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Emelianenko is looking to clinch.
Emelianenko has Mario up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mario.
A frustrated look appears on Mario's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mario is trying to break the clinch but Emelianenko has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mario wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Emelianenko has a couple of punches blocked by Mario.
Emelianenko misses with the head strike.
Mario escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Emelianenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
An attempted straight right counter from Mario misses the target.
Emelianenko pushes Mario up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mario blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mario wants to break the clinch but can't.
Emelianenko misses with some punches.
Emelianenko keeps control of Mario as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mario blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Emelianenko fails to land.
Emelianenko has a couple of punches blocked by Mario.
Mario is trying to break the clinch but Emelianenko has him pressed against the cage.
Mario wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mario.
Mario is trying to break free.
Mario is trying to force a seperation but Emelianenko has the dominant position.
Emelianenko is looking to control Mario's arms but Mario gets an underhook and turns him. Now Emelianenko has his back to the cage.
Emelianenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mario backwards.
Emelianenko trying to stall but Mario improves his position.
Mario tries to break free but Emelianenko pushes him back against the cage.
Mario lands a right hand that snaps the head of Emelianenko backwards.
Emelianenko misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mario blocks an uppercut.
Emelianenko throws a head punch that misses.
Emelianenko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mario's efforts to push away.
Emelianenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mario blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mario blocks an uppercut.
Mario blocking some punches.
Mario looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mario wants to get back to striking at distance but Emelianenko won't allow it.
Mario manages to break the clinch.
Emelianenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Mario swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Emelianenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mario keeps the fight on the outside.
Emelianenko rushes Mario and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Emelianenko fails to land.
Emelianenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mario blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko scores with a shoulder strike.
Emelianenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Mario.
Emelianenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Mario uses good head movement to avoid it.
Emelianenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Mario uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mario is looking to break free of the clinch but Emelianenko has double underhooks.
Emelianenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mario tries to break free but Emelianenko pushes him back against the cage.
Emelianenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mario backwards.
Mario wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Emelianenko throws a head punch that misses.
Emelianenko keeps control of Mario as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Emelianenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Mario uses good head movement to avoid it.
Emelianenko prevents Mario from breaking the clinch.
Mario is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Emelianenko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Emelianenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Emelianenko prevents Mario from breaking the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Emelianenko to work.
Emelianenko can't find room to land a body shot as Mario controls the action.
Emelianenko prevents Mario from breaking the clinch.
Emelianenko gets through Mario's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fedor Emelianenko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A short left from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mario has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Emelianenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Emelianenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mario is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Emelianenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Emelianenko misses with some punches.
Emelianenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emelianenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Emelianenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Mario working hard to break the clinch.
Super Mario has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Emelianenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Emelianenko misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fedor Emelianenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Emelianenko winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fedor Emelianenko!
A victorious Fedor Emelianenko thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mack Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marc Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Mack Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marc Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Bart Greer and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts moves into range and clinches up with Miller.
Roberts landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Roberts.
Miller is trying to break free.
Miller wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Roberts lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Roberts lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Miller fails to land.
Miller wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Roberts.
Roberts blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roberts lands an elbow that stopped Miller in his tracks for a moment.
Roberts just leaning against Miller, taking a breather.
We've been hearing reports that Miller has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Miller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Roberts lands an elbow inside.
Roberts lands a nice elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roberts creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Miller's defenses.
Knees to the body from Roberts.
Miller is breathing heavily.
Miller throws a head punch that misses.
Roberts lands a nice elbow.
Roberts lands a nice elbow.
Roberts lands a nice elbow.
Roberts lands an elbow inside that Miller shrugs off.
It looks like Mack Miller has been cut.
Roberts lands an elbow inside.
Roberts gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts is stalling here.
Miller takes an elbow to the temple.
Miller has had enough of the clinch but Roberts keeps him there for the moment.
Roberts lands an elbow inside.
Miller can't find room to land a body shot as Roberts controls the action.
Miller takes a knee to the side of the body.
Roberts lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Roberts landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Roberts gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Roberts putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Miller in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Miller letting Roberts take a breather here.
Roberts lands a knee to the body.
Miller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Roberts lands an elbow inside that Miller shrugs off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miller tries a body shot but Roberts blocks it.
Roberts lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Roberts is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Roberts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller takes an elbow to the temple.
Roberts lands an elbow that stopped Miller in his tracks for a moment.
Roberts lands a nice elbow.
Roberts lands an elbow just above Miller 's eye.
Roberts lands a nice elbow.
Roberts lands a damaging elbow.
Roberts comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Miller wants to get back to striking at distance but Roberts won't allow it.
Roberts lands an elbow just above Miller 's eye.
Roberts lands an elbow inside that Miller shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Roberts.
Roberts creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Miller's defenses.
Mack Miller's cut is getting worse.
Roberts lands an elbow inside that Miller shrugs off.
Roberts lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Roberts putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Miller in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Roberts is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Miller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roberts utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Roberts landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Roberts putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Miller in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts lands a nice elbow.
Roberts lands a nice knee to the body.
Roberts dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Roberts lands a nice elbow.
Roberts lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Roberts lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Roberts landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Roberts lands an elbow inside that Miller shrugs off.
Roberts lands a damaging elbow.
Roberts landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Roberts is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roberts lands a nice elbow.
Roberts comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Roberts lands an elbow that stopped Miller in his tracks for a moment.
Roberts lands a nice elbow.
Roberts gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Roberts comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Roberts blocks an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Roberts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts lands an elbow inside that Miller shrugs off.
Roberts pressing his opponent against the cage.
Roberts lands a knee to the body.
Roberts creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Miller's defenses.
Roberts lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Miller takes an elbow to the forehead.
Miller is trying to push Roberts away but Roberts has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Roberts lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mack Miller's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Roberts - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nice elbow from Roberts.
Roberts utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Roberts lands an elbow inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Roberts lands a nice elbow.
Miller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Roberts lands a nice knee to the body.
Roberts lands a damaging 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 Mack Miller's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Roberts ducks under a wild hook from Miller.
Miller thuds his right hand into Roberts's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Roberts closes the distance and clinches.
Roberts is struggling to control the position.
Miller takes a knee to the side of the body.
Marc Roberts seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Roberts gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Roberts lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Roberts lands an elbow just above Miller 's eye.
Miller is rocked!
Jeez, Mack Miller's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Roberts lands a nice elbow.
Oh Miller is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Roberts lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Roberts.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mack Miller's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Marc Roberts!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Knob Shiner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaka KaSolomon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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218 lbs
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210 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Knob Shiner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Shaka KaSolomon!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Dirk Anderson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shiner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from KaSolomon.
Shiner definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
KaSolomon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shiner avoids it really well and circles away.
KaSolomon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
KaSolomon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
KaSolomon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like Shaka KaSolomon has been cut.
KaSolomon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shiner connects with the punch.
KaSolomon with a lazy takedown attempt
and KaSolomon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knob Shiner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaka KaSolomon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
KaSolomon slips under a jab.
KaSolomon blocks a jab.
Shiner scores with a nice head shot.
KaSolomon moves in looking to clinch but Shiner pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
KaSolomon takes one on the button.
Shiner misses with a hook.
KaSolomon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shiner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shiner throws a looping overhand right but KaSolomon ducks down to avoid it.
KaSolomon moves forwards but Shiner connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Shiner throws a jab when KaSolomon was well out of range.
KaSolomon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
KaSolomon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Knob Shiner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shiner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
KaSolomon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Shiner can't keep his opponent in guard - KaSolomon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
KaSolomon is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
KaSolomon wants to free his trapped foot but Shiner is holding on for dear life with his legs.
KaSolomon is trying to control the action in half guard but Shiner is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
KaSolomon prevents Shiner from standing back up.
KaSolomon wants to free his trapped foot but Shiner is holding on for dear life with his legs.
KaSolomon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shiner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shiner on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shiner tries to get out of the position.
KaSolomon is working for a submission of some sort.
Shiner is not content to let KaSolomon control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
KaSolomon wants to free his trapped foot but Shiner is holding on for dear life with his legs.
KaSolomon is figuring out what he wants to do next.
KaSolomon maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Shiner could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but KaSolomon has cracked it and Shiner is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by KaSolomon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shaka KaSolomon!
Shaka KaSolomon took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shoei Braz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Dahl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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205 lbs
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210 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Shoei Braz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gabriel Dahl!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Michael Johnstone and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dahl throws a nice inside leg kick.
Braz walks into a stiff left hand from Dahl.
It looks like Shoei Braz has been cut.
Braz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dahl as he jumps to the side.
Dahl misses with an attempted mid kick.
Braz seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Good leg kick by Dahl there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dahl lands with a hook. Braz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Braz shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Braz showed some decent athleticism there.
Braz trying to control from half guard but Dahl is working away.
Braz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dahl doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Braz.
Braz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dahl sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braz is working for a kimura but Dahl is defending it quite comfortably.
Braz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dahl tries to roll over but Braz keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Braz content to control rather than advance.
Dahl is defending against the submission attempts here by Braz.
Braz trying to control from half guard but Dahl is working away.
Dahl really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Braz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Braz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Braz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dahl is staying active underneath Braz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dahl trying to control but Braz postures up.
Braz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Braz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dahl keeps working.
Braz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Braz is working for a kimura but Dahl is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Braz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dahl doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Braz.
Braz is trying to work for a kimura but Dahl is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Braz is looking for submissions but instead, Dahl has regained full guard.
Braz stands and throws Dahl's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shoei Braz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shoei Braz'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.
A bone on bone clash there as Braz blocks the leg kick.
Dahl throws out a leg kick but Braz moves out of range and Dahl only half commits.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dahl.
Braz drives through with a takedown into Dahl's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Braz trying to control the position from guard on top but Dahl is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dahl is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Braz is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braz wants to control from the top but Dahl keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braz advances position into side control!
Braz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dahl can do to turn this around?
Dahl wants to control but Braz postures up.
Braz laying and praying for a moment but Dahl takes advantage and regains half guard.
Braz is looking for a kimura here.
Braz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Shoei Braz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dahl looking for submissions off his back.
Braz is just content to waste time from the top position. Dahl takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Dahl is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Braz is aware though and is defending well.
Braz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dahl's guard.
Braz is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Dahl still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Dahl has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Dahl working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braz is looking to regain half guard here but Dahl keeps moving and retains side control.
Braz wants to control but Dahl postures up.
Dahl wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Braz, who protects the arm well.
Dahl working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Braz is trying to control Dahl's posture but Dahl avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Braz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dahl is working for a submission of some sort.
Braz moves into full guard.
Dahl preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Braz trying to control the position here.
Braz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shoei Braz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shoei Braz's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Braz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dahl counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Braz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dahl is fending him off so far but Braz persists. Nope, Dahl circles away and we're back to standing.
Dahl was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A good leg kick by Dahl.
Dahl throws a nice inside leg kick.
Braz throws a leg kick
and Dahl counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Braz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dahl feints a counter leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shoei Braz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dahl looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jab from Dahl.
Braz tries to land a front kick but Dahl steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Dahl.
Dahl gets caught napping as Braz dives in and scores a takedown. Dahl manages to retain guard.
Dahl keeping moving, preventing Braz from controlling successfully.
Dahl is looking for a triangle here but Braz uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Braz has hold of Dahl's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Dahl seems comfortable defending it but Braz has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Dahl is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Dahl is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Braz couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shoei Braz!
Shoei Braz retains his light heavyweight title!
Shoei Braz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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