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Solitude 18 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Apolonio Papas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Vincent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Apolonio Papas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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184 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Apolonio Papas!
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, Hugo Vincent!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Bart Greer and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vincent throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Apolonio Papas has been cut.
Papas lands a head kick!
A solid leg kick lands there for Papas.
Papas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Whack! Papas lands a heavy head kick that drops Vincent. The ref tackles Papas to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Vincent was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Apolonio Papas!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Strelkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dagur Egilsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vlad Strelkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dagur Egilsson!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Bart Greer and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strelkov misses with a wild body shot.
Egilsson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Strelkov looks to land a body kick but Egilsson moved away.
Strelkov scores with a jab to the head.
Egilsson throws a right and a left that Strelkov avoids nicely.
Strelkov thinks about countering with a body kick.
Strelkov cracks Egilsson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Strelkov has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Egilsson to stand back up!
Egilsson is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strelkov misses with a low kick.
Egilsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Strelkov finish him?
Egilsson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Egilsson seems to have recovered his senses.
Egilsson misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Strelkov does it's job there.
Both fighters circling a little - Strelkov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Egilsson misses with a double jab
and Strelkov counters with a nice right hand that sends Egilsson toppling to the canvas! Egilsson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Strelkov finish him?!
Egilsson throws a front kick aimed at Strelkov's knee but Strelkov avoids it well.
Egilsson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strelkov tried to score with a low kick but Egilsson checks it.
Strelkov misses with a body kick.
Egilsson thinks about the counter body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Egilsson tries to work over Strelkov's front leg with a kick but Strelkov checks it.
Egilsson avoids a kick to the body.
Egilsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Egilsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strelkov.
Egilsson unleashes a big counter combination but Strelkov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Strelkov throws a push kick but Egilsson slaps the foot to one side.
Egilsson misses with a few strikes there.
Strelkov wants to land a leg kick but Egilsson is out of range.
Egilsson misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Strelkov misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strelkov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Egilsson misses with a low kick as Strelkov jumps back.
Strelkov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Egilsson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Egilsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Strelkov throws the kick towards the body but Egilsson avoids it.
Strelkov misses with a combination
and Egilsson counters with a good, hard body kick but Strelkov shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Egilsson misses with a kick to the body.
A low kick from Egilsson is predictable there
and Strelkov counters with a crisp right hand that drops Egilsson! Strelkov lets Egilsson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strelkov throws a good cross that connects.
Strelkov feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Egilsson crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vlad Strelkov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Risto Riekko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ned Flanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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170 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Risto Riekko!
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, Ned Flanders!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Winston Alpacca and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flanders moves into the clinch.
Riekko slows down the pace here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Flanders creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice elbow from Riekko.
It looks like Ned Flanders has been cut.
Flanders tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Riekko.
Riekko avoiding damage.
Flanders misses with some punches.
Riekko has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Riekko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Flanders lands a body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Riekko just misses with a elbow thrown towards Flanders's brow.
Flanders struggles to land a body shot inside as Riekko controls his hands.
Flanders avoids a wild elbow strike from Riekko.
Riekko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flanders jabs Riekko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Flanders gets a clinch.
Riekko trying to control the position but instead, Flanders has worked for underhooks and has pushed Riekko into the cage.
Riekko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Riekko pushes off an throws an elbow but Flanders leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flanders takes an elbow to the temple.
Flanders makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Riekko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Riekko tries to stall but Flanders uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nice elbow from Riekko.
Riekko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Riekko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Riekko tries to work over Flanders's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Riekko lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Flanders misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Riekko.
Riekko is stalling here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Flanders.
Riekko blocking some punches.
Riekko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Flanders's coach down at The Hut - $50 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Flanders's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Flanders.
Still in the clinch, Flanders scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice elbow from Riekko.
Flanders lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Riekko lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Flanders.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riekko misses with an elbow strike.
Flanders works on Riekko's body with a couple of short punches.
Flanders throws a punch but it's blocked by Riekko.
Riekko is looking to control Flanders's arms but Flanders gets an underhook and turns him. Now Riekko has his back to the cage.
Riekko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Riekko.
Flanders scores with a shot to the side of Riekko's head.
Riekko pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Riekko throws an elbow but misses.
Riekko pushes Flanders back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Riekko wants to stall.
Riekko looking to slow down the pace here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Flanders.
Flanders misses with a punch on the inside.
Riekko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Flanders lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Riekko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Flanders avoids the elbow strike from Riekko, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riekko will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Flanders up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Riekko just misses with a elbow thrown towards Flanders's brow.
Riekko blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Flanders.
Riekko creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Flanders's defenses.
Flanders cracks Riekko with a nice body shot.
Riekko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Riekko throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Riekko just misses with a elbow thrown towards Flanders's brow.
Riekko creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Flanders's defenses.
Riekko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Flanders misses with a punch on the inside.
Flanders avoids a wild elbow strike from Riekko.
Flanders throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Riekko misses with a punch to the body.
Flanders lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Flanders fails to land.
Riekko misses with an elbow over the top.
Nice body punch from Flanders - that landed with a thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Flanders.
Riekko gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Riekko pushes off an throws an elbow but Flanders leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Flanders.
Flanders lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Riekko or not.
Flanders blocks an elbow strike.
Riekko gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Riekko misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Riekko blocks an uppercut.
Flanders lands a shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Flanders.
Flanders works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Riekko is breathing heavily.
Riekko looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Flanders is working Riekko over against the cage.
Riekko pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Flanders - that landed with a thud.
Flanders lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Flanders scores with a nice short uppercut.
Riekko misses with an elbow strike.
Riekko prevents a body shot from Flanders.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ned Flanders dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ned Flanders's cut.
That's time! Riekko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Flanders rushes Riekko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Riekko effectively controlling the action here.
Ned Flanders seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Riekko lands a nice elbow.
Flanders blocks an elbow strike.
Flanders dodges an elbow strike from Riekko.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Flanders.
Riekko is rocked!
Flanders pushes Riekko against the cage. Flanders is working some dirty boxing. Flanders pushes off with a quick right hook! Riekko goes down! Riekko tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Flanders moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ned Flanders!
Ned Flanders decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Hardwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mohamed Hazier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan Hardwood has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 lbs
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245 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Good chin |
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Powerful |
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ryan Hardwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mohamed Hazier !
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, David Hoff and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Hazier .
Hazier clinches up against the cage.
Hazier blocks the elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hardwood.
It looks like Mohamed Hazier has been cut.
Hazier blocks the elbow strike.
Hardwood looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hardwood throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hazier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hardwood keeps control of Hazier as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hazier is trying to break the clinch but Hardwood has him pressed against the cage.
Hardwood misses with an elbow strike.
Hardwood comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardwood prevents Hazier from breaking the clinch.
Hardwood prevents Hazier from breaking the clinch.
Hazier looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hardwood throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Hazier 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hardwood has Hazier pressed against the cage.
Hardwood lands an elbow just above Hazier 's eye.
Hardwood lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That has opened up Mohamed Hazier 's cut even more.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hardwood.
Hazier wants to get back to striking at distance but Hardwood won't allow it.
Hazier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hardwood just leaning against Hazier , taking a breather.
Hardwood lands a nice elbow.
Hardwood can't find room to land a body shot as Hazier controls the action.
Hazier takes an elbow to the forehead.
The cut above Mohamed Hazier 's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hazier can't break the clinch.
Hazier tries to throw a body punch but Hardwood avoids it by throwing Hazier back against the cage.
Hardwood gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hardwood goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hardwood has Hazier pressed against the cage, preventing Hazier from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hardwood just leaning against Hazier , taking a breather.
Hazier dodges an elbow strike from Hardwood.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardwood throws an elbow that misses.
Hardwood escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sloppy strikes from Hardwood. Those never looked like landing.
Hazier throws a head kick that misses.
Hazier throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hardwood counters with a good low kick that Hazier was not able to check.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardwood steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hazier .
A head kick misses from Hazier .
Hardwood is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Hardwood lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mohamed Hazier 's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hardwood lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mohamed Hazier 's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ryan Hardwood!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Augusto Vargas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Selko Asap (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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169 lbs
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178 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Augusto Vargas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Selko Asap!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Dirk Anderson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asap shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Vargas is trying to defend but Asap finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vargas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vargas is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Asap is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Vargas actively working from the bottom here.
Vargas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vargas actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asap controlling the action here.
It looks like Asap might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Asap's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Asap wants to free his trapped foot but Vargas is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Vargas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Asap pulls his head out easily.
Asap controlling the action here.
Vargas actively working from the bottom here.
Vargas is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vargas looking for a kimura from the bottom but Asap passes into side control!
Vargas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Asap wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Vargas is breathing heavily.
Asap controlling the position from side mount.
More stalling from Asap.
Vargas is looking to regain half guard here but Asap keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vargas is letting Asap control him for a moment.
Asap looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Vargas is being controlled here.
Vargas manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Vargas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Asap pulls his head out easily.
Asap controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Asap has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vargas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Asap is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Asap is controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vargas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Asap pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Selko Asap dominated that round.
That's time! Vargas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Asap has his takedown stuffed
and Vargas counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Vargas.
Vargas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Asap swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vargas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vargas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Asap looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asap is looking for a triangle but Vargas pushes his legs off easily.
Vargas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vargas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Asap has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Vargas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Asap is keeping the position for now.
Asap is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Asap looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Vargas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Asap performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Vargas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asap is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Vargas!
Vargas working to try and regain half guard.
Asap is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Vargas is trying desperately to improve position.
Asap controlling the position easily from mount.
Vargas is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asap controlling from mount.
Vargas is trying desperately to improve position.
Asap controlling the position easily from mount.
Vargas is working to get back to half guard.
Asap looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vargas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Asap tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Vargas is wriggling around trying to escape.
Asap wants to take Vargas's back but he can't do it this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Asap controlling from the full mount.
Asap is continuing to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Selko Asap showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Asap fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vargas half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Asap fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vargas is looking for a counter combo.
Asap has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Asap changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vargas tries to avoid it but Asap manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vargas to the ground. Vargas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Augusto Vargas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Selko Asap.
Asap fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vargas to the ground. Asap is now in Vargas's guard.
Vargas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Asap is aware though and is defending well.
Vargas has his feet on Asap's thighs here. He's pushed Asap off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Asap screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Augusto Vargas!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Charlotte Hardwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remy Palmar (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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160 lbs
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158 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Charlotte Hardwood!
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, Remy Palmar!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Winston Alpacca and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palmar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hardwood swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hardwood fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Charlotte Hardwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palmar fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hardwood on the side of the head.
Hardwood fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Palmar stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlotte Hardwood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardwood looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Palmar!
Palmar dodges the ground and pound from Hardwood.
Hardwood working the head and body with strikes.
Palmar wants to control but Hardwood postures up.
Hardwood fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Palmar avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hardwood.
Hardwood misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hardwood 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.
Hardwood in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Check out the look on Hardwood's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardwood advances to mount.
Palmar blocking the ground and pound.
Hardwood punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hardwood cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hardwood has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Hardwood landing strikes from the mount and Palmar is in trouble!
Palmar has left one of his arms exposed and Hardwood doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Palmar screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Charlotte Hardwood!
Remy Palmar spoke after the fight, saying 'To , tough fight tonight, man. Good thing for you that I don't want to die without any scars. Till next time, bro.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Orinoco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adolf Oliver Nippels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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272 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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265 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Counter fighter
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Harry Orinoco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Adolf Oliver Nippels!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Santiago Holmes and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orinoco throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Oliver Nippels counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Oliver Nippels.
Oliver Nippels postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Oliver Nippels with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Orinoco will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Oliver Nippels throws a big right hand that misses.
Oliver Nippels works over Orinoco with some ground and pound from guard.
My spies in The Hut - $50 inform me that Oliver Nippels has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Oliver Nippels is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Oliver Nippels postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliver Nippels lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Oliver Nippels has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Oliver Nippels is in close to Orinoco's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Oliver Nippels controlling from the top position.
Orinoco definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Oliver Nippels's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliver Nippels connects with a couple of short punches.
Oliver Nippels lands a couple of elbows.
Orinoco avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Oliver Nippels throwing strikes from guard but Orinoco blocks nicely.
Orinoco keeping full guard, as Oliver Nippels tries to pass.
Orinoco is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliver Nippels working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Orinoco's head.
Orinoco trying to keep a closed guard but Oliver Nippels is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Oliver Nippels missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Orinoco knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Oliver Nippels on the ground.
Oliver Nippels lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Oliver Nippels stands up over Orinoco, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Oliver Nippels throws a big right hand that misses.
Oliver Nippels cracks Orinoco with a solid left hand.
Oliver Nippels preventing the sweep.
Orinoco avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Oliver Nippels works over Orinoco with some ground and pound from guard.
Oliver Nippels postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Oliver Nippels is looking to work some ground and pound but Orinoco has wrist control.
Oliver Nippels passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Orinoco managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Oliver Nippels.
Orinoco on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Orinoco tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orinoco is working to avoid the ground and pound but Oliver Nippels connects with a decent elbow.
Oliver Nippels in side control lands a decent elbow.
Oliver Nippels lands a few punches from side control.
Oliver Nippels wants to lay and pray for a moment but Orinoco keeps working.
Orinoco on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Oliver Nippels working the body and head with strikes.
Orinoco is not content to let Oliver Nippels control the position.
Orinoco is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
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.
Oliver Nippels staying calm.
Orinoco wants to control but Oliver Nippels postures up.
Oliver Nippels scoring with punches from side control.
Orinoco struggling a bit here.
Oliver Nippels cracks Orinoco with a big elbow.
Oliver Nippels works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oliver Nippels in side control lands a decent elbow.
Oliver Nippels is looking to take a break and control but Orinoco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Orinoco struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adolf Oliver Nippels dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Orinoco misses with an uppercut.
And Oliver Nippels tries to counter it with a takedown but Orinoco pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Oliver Nippels ducks under a wild hook from Orinoco.
Orinoco moves out of range as Oliver Nippels strikes.
Orinoco appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Orinoco just misses with a punch to the body.
Oliver Nippels shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Orinoco pinned against the cage. Orinoco gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Orinoco scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliver Nippels steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orinoco.
Orinoco just misses with a punch to the body.
Orinoco misses with a wild body shot.
Oliver Nippels gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Orinoco.
It looks like Adolf Oliver Nippels has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orinoco tests Oliver Nippels's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oliver Nippels shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Orinoco connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Oliver Nippels momentarily.
Oliver Nippels misses with a shot to the body
and Oliver Nippels takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oliver Nippels closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Orinoco quickly recovers to half guard.
Oliver Nippels throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Oliver Nippels has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Orinoco avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Oliver Nippels.
Oliver Nippels drops an elbow to the side of Orinoco's head.
Oliver Nippels wants to take a breather but Orinoco is having none of it.
Orinoco wants to control the action here but instead Oliver Nippels manages to pass to full mount!
Oliver Nippels controlling from mount.
Oliver Nippels working the ground and pound effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orinoco tries to hold on but Oliver Nippels pushes him away.
Oliver Nippels raining down shots from the mount!
Oliver Nippels raining down hammerfists from mount.
Oliver Nippels lands a big shot there that rocks Orinoco but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Oliver Nippels punishing his opponent with strikes.
Oliver Nippels looking to finish Orinoco with some ground and pound. This is bad for Orinoco!
Oliver Nippels controlling from the full mount.
Orinoco tries to hold on but Oliver Nippels postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliver Nippels lands a heavy elbow.
Oliver Nippels lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Orinoco is rocked!
Orinoco is in all sorts of trouble here.
Oliver Nippels lands a nice shot to the head.
Oh Orinoco is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Orinoco is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Orinoco seems to have got his legs back now.
Oliver Nippels punishing his opponent with strikes.
Oliver Nippels tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Oliver Nippels putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Oliver Nippels loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Orinoco scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Oliver Nippels land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Oliver Nippels stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adolf Oliver Nippels!
After winning the bout, Adolf Oliver Nippels 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kcim Balam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Count Chocula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
148 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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25
155 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kcim Balam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Count Chocula!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Winston Alpacca and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balam throws a solid leg kick but Chocula takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Balam.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chocula! But no joy.
Nice jab there from Chocula.
Balam ducks right into an uppercut from Chocula.
Chocula looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chocula scores with a jab to the head.
Chocula throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Balam on the side of the head.
Balam is rocked!
Chocula jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Oh Balam is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Balam looks for a takedown but Chocula sprawls well.
Balam misses with a body kick.
Chocula doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Chocula looks to land a right hand but Balam moved out of range.
Balam seems to have got his legs back now.
Chocula has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Balam throws a leg kick that misses.
Balam misses with a body kick.
Chocula now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Chocula works Balam's body with a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Balam takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chocula with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chocula throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Balam on the side of the head.
Balam is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Balam takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Balam on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chocula lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Balam throws a body shot but no joy.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A right hook to the body lands for Chocula.
A short right from Chocula on the inside.
Chocula lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Balam misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Chocula.
A short left from Chocula.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chocula.
I was talking to Balam's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Chocula has Balam pushed against the cage.
Chocula gets through Balam's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chocula throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Balams head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chocula working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chocula lands a body shot.
Chocula avoids the elbow strike from Balam, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Balam.
Chocula lands a left hand.
Balam takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chocula is leaning against Balam and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chocula scores with a hook to the body.
Chocula lands a hook that snaps the head of Balam backwards.
Balam goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Balam misses with some punches.
Balam throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Chocula works on Balam's body with a couple of short punches.
Balam tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Chocula.
Chocula lands a left hand.
Chocula avoiding damage as Balam throws knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chocula.
Chocula lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Balam.
Balam trying to land knees to the body.
Balam looking to throw knees to the head but Chocula is blocking nicely.
Balam is breathing heavily.
Chocula lands with a left to the head.
Balam doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chocula throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Balams head.
A body shot lands from Chocula.
Nice body punch from Chocula.
Balam is trying to push Chocula away but Chocula has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Balam looking to throw knees to the head but Chocula is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Chocula - that landed with a thud.
A left hand lands to the body for Chocula.
Chocula scores with a shot to the side of Balam's head.
Nice body punch from Chocula.
Chocula holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Good body shot from Chocula.
Chocula scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chocula gets through Balam's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chocula is trying to break free.
Chocula lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Balam or not.
Chocula digs a right hand into Balam's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Balam's gas tank.
Good body shot from Chocula.
Chocula lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chocula lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Balam backwards.
Chocula working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chocula creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Chocula.
Chocula working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Balam misses with a body punch.
Chocula avoids the elbow strike from Balam, against the cage.
Chocula gets through Balam's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Balam.
Chocula scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chocula lands a nice uppercut.
Chocula keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Balam's efforts to push away.
Still in the clinch, Chocula scores with a nice short uppercut.
Balam working aggressively here.
Chocula stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Balam with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chocula blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A frustrated look appears on Balam's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Chocula is trying to break the clinch but Balam has him pressed against the cage.
Chocula lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chocula pushes Balam back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Chocula scores with a shot to the side of Balam's head.
Chocula stalls.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chocula lands a hook that snaps the head of Balam backwards.
Chocula lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Chocula scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chocula breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Count Chocula dominated that round.
That's time! Balam's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A shot to the liver by Chocula. Beautiful body shot.
Balam throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chocula.
Chocula scores with a nice head shot.
Chocula throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chocula moves out of range of the body kick from Balam.
Chocula misses with a two punch combination.
Chocula drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Balam right on the button. Balam goes down! Chocula follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Chocula gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Count Chocula!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andaman Maya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Razval Saraev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Razval Saraev enters the cage!
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25
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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171 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Andaman Maya!
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, Razval Saraev!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, David Hoff and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saraev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Maya tries for a takedown. No joy.
Maya is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saraev.
Saraev has Maya pushed against the cage.
Maya blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Maya fails to land.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Maya looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andaman Maya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saraev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maya goes for a takedown in the clinch but Saraev prevents it.
Saraev effectively controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saraev struggles to land a body shot inside as Maya controls his hands.
Saraev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saraev content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Saraev fails to land.
Maya definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maya has Saraev pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Saraev manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Maya changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Saraev fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Maya shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Maya showed some decent athleticism there.
Saraev has his hands clasped together around Maya's back. He's all about the action.
Saraev trying to hold on to Maya's head to control him but Maya postures up.
Saraev won't allow Maya to pass to mount.
Maya is trying to control the action in half guard but Saraev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saraev wants to get back to full guard.
Saraev keeps trying to improve his position.
Maya controlling the action here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Saraev can do anything to dispel that myth.
Maya is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Saraev has managed to free his arm - good work.
Maya content to control rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saraev is trying is best to control the position here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Maya misses with a takedown attempt - Saraev sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Maya fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Saraev avoids it really well and circles away.
Maya tries to sprawl but Saraev drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Maya looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Saraev is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Maya works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saraev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Saraev sitting in guard here, content to control.
Saraev stopping the sweep attempt from Maya.
Saraev's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Let's hope that Saraev has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Maya working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saraev sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Razval Saraev dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Saraev moves into range and clinches up with Maya.
Maya blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saraev misses with the head strike.
Saraev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saraev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maya wants a takedown.
Saraev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maya backwards.
A short right from Saraev on the inside.
Saraev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saraev working aggressively here.
Maya blocking some punches.
Saraev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maya being controlled against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A head punch on the inside from Saraev fails to land.
Saraev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maya is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Saraev gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Saraev dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Saraev is pushing Maya up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Maya changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Saraev fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andaman Maya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saraev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Maya defends it nicely.
Maya fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Saraev avoids it really well and circles away.
Maya shoots in for a takedown but Saraev shows good takedown defense.
Saraev with the counter takedown but Maya avoids it easily.
Maya closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Saraev did well to prevent Maya getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maya trying to advance position but Saraev counters by regaining guard.
Saraev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saraev is stalling in the full guard.
Maya pulls Saraev in close to prevent any damage.
Saraev trying to control but Maya is working from the bottom.
Saraev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saraev trying to control the position from guard on top but Maya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saraev working some strikes from top position.
Maya pulls Saraev in to control the position.
Maya avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Saraev is pushing down on Maya's leg trying to pass to half guard. Maya is fighting to maintain full guard but Saraev has managed to sneak the leg through.
Saraev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Saraev in particular looking to stall.
Saraev prevents Maya from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Well, if Saraev is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Razval Saraev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Saraev pushes Maya up against the cage in a clinch.
Maya wants to take the fight to the mat but Saraev manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Saraev stops a takedown attempt from Maya.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Saraev.
Saraev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maya is trying to drag Saraev to the mat but Saraev just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andaman Maya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maya blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saraev tries a body shot but Maya blocks it.
Saraev has a couple of punches blocked by Maya.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saraev stops a takedown attempt from Maya.
Saraev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maya blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Razval Saraev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Saraev is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Saraev will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Maya up against the cage.
Saraev tries to work over Maya's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maya prevents a body shot from Saraev.
Saraev throws a head punch that misses.
Saraev lands a hook that snaps the head of Maya backwards.
Maya takes a shot to the head.
Saraev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maya tries for a takedown. No joy.
Saraev tries to throw a body punch but Maya avoids it by throwing Saraev back against the cage.
Saraev taking a breather.
Saraev lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maya.
Maya is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Saraev throws a punch but it's blocked by Maya.
Stalling in the clinch from Saraev.
Maya being controlled against the cage.
Saraev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maya's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saraev leaning against his opponent.
Saraev blocks an uppercut.
Maya has Saraev pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Saraev manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Saraev is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Maya is working for takedown but Saraev is calmly controlling the position for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maya is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Saraev gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Saraev prevents a takedown attempt there.
Maya being controlled against the cage.
Saraev stalling in the clinch.
Saraev content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Saraev.
Maya is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Saraev pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Saraev.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maya drops down looking for an ankle pick but Saraev pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saraev shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Maya is trying to defend but Saraev finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Well, if Saraev is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Maya trying to control but Saraev postures up.
Saraev stalling.
Maya wants to control but Saraev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Saraev is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Saraev.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Maya tries to get to full guard but Saraev has control of the leg.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saraev dives in for a single leg takedown but Maya sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Andaman Maya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Razval Saraev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Maya is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Saraev is defending well for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Razval Saraev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Saraev has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Razval Saraev!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antti Ahma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nuke Laloosh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Antti Ahma has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Antti Ahma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nuke Laloosh!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Peter Branson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahma connects with a body shot.
Laloosh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ahma.
Ahma scores with a crisp jab that stopped Laloosh in his tracks.
It looks like Nuke Laloosh has been cut.
Ahma just misses with a punch to the body.
Laloosh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahma.
Ahma lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ahma definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ahma misses with a straight left.
Laloosh let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Antti Ahma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahma keeps the fight on the outside.
Laloosh has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Laloosh catches Ahma with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sloppy strikes from Ahma. Those never looked like landing.
Laloosh lands a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Laloosh looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ahma lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
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!
A jab from Laloosh misses.
Laloosh misses with a body shot
and Ahma counters with a straight right hand.
Ahma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laloosh manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ahma misses the shot to the body.
Ahma misses with an uppercut
and Laloosh counters with a nice uppercut.
Ahma lands with an uppercut that bounces Laloosh off the cage and back into range.
A jab from Ahma finds it's way through Laloosh's defenses.
Ahma misses the body punch
and Laloosh counters with a straight right hand.
Laloosh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Laloosh takes a swing at Ahma's ribcage but misses.
Laloosh tries to clinch up but Ahma circles away and keeps his distance.
Laloosh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ahma misses the body punch
and Laloosh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Laloosh takes a swing at Ahma's ribcage but misses.
Ahma drops Laloosh with a beautiful combination! Laloosh stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ahma is looking for the KO!
Laloosh is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laloosh drops his hands momentarily. Ahma doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Laloosh staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Laloosh doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antti Ahma!
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