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Highland Challenge 18 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcin Kowalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerico Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jerico Mendez has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Marcin Kowalski's chin.
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marcin Kowalski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jerico Mendez!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Winston Alpacca and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendez goes for a double leg but Kowalski avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kowalski continues to drive forward.
Mendez tries to clinch but Kowalski is having none of it.
Kowalski forces Mendez back against the cage and clinches.
Kowalski lands a takedown into 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.
Mendez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kowalski controls the pace.
Kowalski is pushing down on Mendez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mendez is fighting to maintain full guard but Kowalski has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kowalski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kowalski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mendez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kowalski.
Kowalski controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kowalski seems to be looking for submissions.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kowalski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mendez defends it well.
Kowalski content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
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.
Kowalski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kowalski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kowalski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mendez flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Kowalski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mendez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kowalski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mendez is just riding it out for now. Kowalski eventually gives up the hold.
Kowalski looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kowalski is working for an americana but Mendez has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Kowalski was thinking about the submission.
Kowalski is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kowalski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kowalski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kowalski postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mendez is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kowalski, into his guard.
Kowalski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mendez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kowalski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcin Kowalski dominated that round.
That's time! Kowalski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mendez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mendez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mendez stuffs the takedown.
And Mendez tries to counter it with a takedown but Kowalski pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kowalski moves into the clinch.
Mendez is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kowalski is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Mendez to the mat. Mendez regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Mendez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kowalski controls the pace.
Kowalski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kowalski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski pushing down on Mendez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kowalski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mendez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kowalski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kowalski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mendez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kowalski.
Kowalski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kowalski seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Mendez is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Marcin Kowalski!
Marcin Kowalski bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crazy Legs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Archie MacDuff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Legs comes to the cage accompanied by Low Profile - Pay Ya Dues. Archie MacDuff has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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269 lbs
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225 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Crazy Legs!
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, Archie MacDuff!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Peter Branson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacDuff dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Legs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacDuff throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
MacDuff just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from MacDuff.
Archie MacDuff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacDuff. Legs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Legs dodges the punch combination from MacDuff.
Legs misses with a wild combination.
MacDuff moves forwards but Legs connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacDuff throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Legs drops MacDuff with a beautiful combination! MacDuff stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Legs is looking for the KO!
MacDuff is rocked!
It looks like Archie MacDuff has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacDuff misses with a body shot.
MacDuff is still on wobbly legs! Can Legs finish him?
MacDuff displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Legs throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacDuff tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Legs was well out of range. Poor timing from MacDuff.
MacDuff seems to have recovered his senses.
MacDuff clobbers Legs with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
MacDuff scores with a hook to the body. Legs takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
MacDuff throws a shot to the body.
MacDuff cracks Legs with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
MacDuff wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
MacDuff connects with a body shot that sends Legs's belly button to the back.
MacDuff misses with a straight right.
MacDuff misses the shot to the body.
Legs looks for a takedown but MacDuff sprawls well.
Legs misses with the combination.
Legs shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacDuff looks to score with a jab to the body but Legs is just out of range.
Legs swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Legs has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from MacDuff finds it's way round the side to connect with Legs's head.
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!
Legs on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
MacDuff bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Legs throws out a loose jab but MacDuff uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacDuff now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
MacDuff digs a good hook to Legs's body.
MacDuff punishes Legs's body with a nice straight punch.
MacDuff scores with a punch to the head.
MacDuff connects with a body shot.
Legs takes one to the chin there.
Legs misses with a hook. MacDuff ducked under it nicely.
MacDuff punishes Legs's body with a nice straight punch.
MacDuff scores with a hook to the body. Legs takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacDuff scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Legs throws an overhand right that lands on MacDuff's shoulder, as MacDuff tries to avoid the shot.
MacDuff is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Legs with a body shot.
MacDuff digs a good body shot into Legs's ribs.
MacDuff has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Legs misses with a left hand
and MacDuff counters with a lovely shot to the body.
MacDuff lands a body shot.
MacDuff closes the distance and clinches.
Legs avoids the elbow strike from MacDuff, against the cage.
Legs wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Crazy Legs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacDuff misses with an elbow over the top.
Legs dodges an elbow strike from MacDuff.
Legs wants to get back to striking at distance but MacDuff won't allow it.
MacDuff throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Legs definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A frustrated look appears on Legs's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Legs wants to stall.
MacDuff creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Legs blocks an elbow strike from MacDuff.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacDuff prevents Legs from breaking the clinch.
Legs takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Crazy Legs has been cut.
Legs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
MacDuff ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
MacDuff lands with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lazy left from MacDuff finds it's target.
MacDuff ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
MacDuff misses with an uppercut.
MacDuff wants to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacDuff lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Legs at a distance.
Legs takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Archie MacDuff dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Legs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice shot lands for MacDuff.
MacDuff takes a swing at Legs's ribcage but misses.
MacDuff scores with a shot to the body.
Good exchange - MacDuff coming out on top.
MacDuff misses the shot to the body.
MacDuff scores with a jab.
MacDuff throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Legs is looking for a counter combo.
Legs swings away with a body shot that misses
and MacDuff counters with a straight right hand.
MacDuff listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Legs is rocked!
MacDuff has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
MacDuff throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
MacDuff slips a jab from Legs.
A punch combination from Legs misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Legs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Legs swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts MacDuff, as that shot connected.
Oh Legs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacDuff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Legs.
MacDuff digs a good body shot into Legs's ribs.
Legs throws a right hand that misses
and MacDuff counters with a big right hand! Oh Legs is in trouble here! MacDuff follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Archie MacDuff!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Declan Franks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Franks might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Time Bomb by Rancid . These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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208 lbs
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215 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Declan Franks!
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, Ray Reynolds !
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Peter Branson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Franks throws a body kick that misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Reynolds as he connects with a hook.
A jab lands there for Franks.
It looks like Ray Reynolds has been cut.
Reynolds keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Franks swings for the body but Reynolds moves out of range.
Franks moves out of range as Reynolds strikes.
A clash of legs there as Reynolds blocks the low kick.
Reynolds throws a jab but it's blocked by Franks.
Reynolds loads up on a big right hand but Franks slips the punch.
Franks misses the shot to the body.
Franks connects with a good right hand that stumbles Reynolds . Reynolds circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Franks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reynolds blocks a jab.
Reynolds walks into a jab.
Franks throws a low kick but it's checked well by Reynolds .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Decent striking displayed by Franks there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franks throws a jab when Reynolds was well out of range.
Good exchange - Reynolds coming out on top.
Reynolds pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Franks wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Franks moves away from the strike by Reynolds .
Franks attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Reynolds pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reynolds swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Franks.
It looks like Declan Franks has been cut.
Franks misses with a looping right.
Reynolds takes one to the side of the head.
Franks lands with a nice body punch.
A cross from Franks lands.
That has opened up Ray Reynolds 's cut even more.
Jab by Franks.
Franks definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Reynolds ducks under a wild hook from Franks.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reynolds ! But no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Franks connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Franks cracks Reynolds with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Franks has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Reynolds to stand back up!
Reynolds closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franks breaks from the clinch.
Franks drops Reynolds with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Reynolds looks back up at him and smiles so Franks waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Reynolds is rocked!
The cut above Ray Reynolds 's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Franks comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Reynolds is still on wobbly legs! Can Franks finish him?
Reynolds looks winded!
Franks lands a brutal uppercut that launches Reynolds off his feet! Reynolds tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Declan Franks!
An out of breath Declan Franks 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Munney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magomed Magomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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265 lbs
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, William Munney!
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, Magomed Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, David Hoff and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munney scores with a jab to the body.
Munney definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Munney misses with a looping right.
Munney moves into the clinch successfully.
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Munney throws a punch but it's blocked by Magomedov.
Magomedov blocking some punches.
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Munney fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Munney fails to land.
Munney lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Munney lands with a right to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Munney as Magomedov tries to tie him up.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Munney throws a punch but it's blocked by Magomedov.
A body shot lands from Munney.
Magomedov looks winded!
Magomedov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Munney working aggressively here.
Munney lands a hook that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov tries to throw a body punch but Munney avoids it by throwing Magomedov back against the cage.
Munney lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
Magomedov blocks an uppercut.
Magomedov blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Munney.
A short right from Munney.
Munney lands a left hand.
Munney digs a right hand underneath Magomedov's ribcage. Magomedov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Munney misses with a short punch on the inside.
Munney drops Magomedov onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Magomedov is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Magomedov is rocked!
It looks like Magomed Magomedov has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Munney creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Magomedov with a big uppercut! Magomedov tries to clinch up but Munney pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Magomedov to the mat! Magomedov covers up and Munney unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). William Munney!
William Munney thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack Kimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugh Janus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Janus is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bodyjar - Not The Same. The key to victory for Jack Kimura has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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156 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jack Kimura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hugh Janus!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, David Hoff and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Janus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kimura is fending him off so far but Janus persists. Nope, Kimura circles away and we're back to standing.
Janus misses with a lunging right hand
letting Kimura counter with a right hand.
Janus throws a big shot that misses.
Kimura changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Janus throws a big shot that misses.
Kimura attempts a counter takedown but Janus avoids it well and moves away.
Kimura moves away from the strike by Janus.
Janus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kimura looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Janus misses the jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Janus or perhaps it was just good defense by Kimura, which made it look bad.
Janus looks to throw the jab but Kimura is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Kimura misses the target.
Kimura tries to sprawl but Janus drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Janus works his way into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Janus tries to move to full mount but Kimura actually manages to regain half guard.
Kimura is looking to control Janus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kimura avoid being mounted?
Janus seems to be working for a kimura but Kimura defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura actively working from the bottom here.
Janus prevents Kimura from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Janus is working for a kimura but Kimura is defending it quite comfortably.
Janus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kimura is not content to let Janus control the position.
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.
Janus is pressing down on Kimura's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kimura is holding on for now.
Janus is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Janus trying to pass the guard but Kimura defending well.
Kimura is refusing to be controlled, as Janus sits in half guard.
Kimura trying to control here.
Kimura preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Kimura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Janus is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Janus moves into full mount! Kimura won't be happy about that!
Janus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kimura is looking to escape.
Janus wants to control but instead Kimura manages to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kimura moves into full guard.
Janus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kimura is keeping the position for now.
Janus trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Janus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kimura has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Janus has managed to get both his arms back between Kimura's legs - danger averted.
Janus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kimura is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kimura looking for a sweep. Not yet Kimura, not yet.
Kimura throws his legs up looking for a submission but Janus uses it to pass to side control.
Janus trying to control the position but Kimura is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugh Janus dominated that round.
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.
Janus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kimura was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Janus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Janus misses.
Janus looks to land a right hand but Kimura moved out of range.
Janus loads up on a big right hand but Kimura slips the punch.
Kimura tries to score a power double leg takedown but Janus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kimura somewhat.
Nice defenses there by Kimura.
It looked like Kimura was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Janus.
A jab from Janus does it's job there.
Janus swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Janus throws out a loose jab but Kimura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kimura lands with a good body shot.
A slow jab from Janus misses its intended target.
Kimura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Janus manages to avoid it.
Hugh Janus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Janus avoids the body shot from Kimura.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Janus.
Kimura half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Janus misses with a hook
letting Kimura counter with a right hand.
Janus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kimura as he avoids it easily.
Kimura changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Janus misses with an uppercut
and Kimura counters with a single leg into guard. Janus didn't expect that.
Janus keeping moving, preventing Kimura from controlling successfully.
Janus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kimura doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Janus is tightening it up a little... Kimura has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Kimura reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Kimura taps out! Nice BJJ there by Janus!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Hugh Janus!
After the fight, Hugh Janus was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Quintonio Vazquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luiz Diaz (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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26
162 lbs
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25
156 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Quintonio Vazquez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Luiz Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Santiago Holmes and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vazquez wants to clinch but Diaz slips to the side
and Diaz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Vazquez's guard.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vazquez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diaz is one step ahead there.
Diaz throwing strikes from guard but Vazquez blocks nicely.
Vazquez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Diaz trying to control but Vazquez is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vazquez is looking to sweep but instead, Diaz has passed into half guard.
Vazquez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Diaz on the ground.
Diaz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Diaz is keen to just control but Vazquez is a slippery customer.
Vazquez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vazquez tries to get out of the position.
Diaz working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vazquez keeping control of the position.
Diaz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vazquez is in trouble now - Diaz has advanced to mount!
Diaz landing strikes from the mount.
Diaz putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Vazquez in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Vazquez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Diaz lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Vazquez hang on?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Diaz postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Vazquez looks a forlorn figure.
Vazquez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vazquez working to try and regain half guard.
Vazquez is working hard here to advance position.
Diaz scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Diaz content just to control the position here.
Vazquez tries to hold on but Diaz postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Vazquez avoids a series of strikes thrown by Diaz.
Diaz tries to control but Vazquez wriggling away.
Vazquez wants to control but Diaz is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz lands with some strikes.
Diaz controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luiz Diaz dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Diaz misses with the combination.
Diaz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Diaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diaz moves forwards but Vazquez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vazquez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vazquez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vazquez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Diaz blocks a body shot from Vazquez.
Diaz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vazquez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vazquez is defending well.
Vazquez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Diaz goes for a takedown attempt but Vazquez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Quintonio Vazquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luiz Diaz.
Vazquez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Quintonio Vazquez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vazquez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Diaz with the counter takedown but Vazquez avoids it easily.
Vazquez thuds a left hand into Diaz's body.
Vazquez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Diaz at a distance.
Diaz goes for a double leg but Vazquez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vazquez continues to drive forward.
Diaz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Quintonio Vazquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vazquez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diaz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vazquez tries to clinch up.
Diaz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vazquez tries to clinch up.
Diaz tries to counter with a clinch but Vazquez shakes him off and moves away.
Vazquez fails to land with a series of punches.
Diaz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vazquez defends it well.
Vazquez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Diaz.
Vazquez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diaz shoots and misses
and Vazquez counters with a left and a right that stings Diaz.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vazquez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Vazquez misses the target.
Quintonio Vazquez is winning the standup battle so far.
Vazquez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vazquez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vazquez throws a big shot that misses.
Vazquez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Vazquez lands a nice shot to the body.
Vazquez misses with a hook.
And Diaz tries to counter it with a takedown but Vazquez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vazquez is looking to wear down Diaz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Vazquez gets a clinch.
Vazquez works on Diaz's body with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vazquez just leaning against Diaz, taking a breather.
Vazquez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Vazquez tries a body shot but Diaz blocks it.
Vazquez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vazquez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vazquez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vazquez lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quintonio Vazquez dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A punch lands to the side of Diaz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vazquez.
Diaz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vazquez defends it well.
Vazquez lands a right hook to the body.
Vazquez drops Diaz with a beautiful combination! Diaz stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Vazquez is looking for the KO!
Diaz is rocked!
It looks like Luiz Diaz has been cut.
Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vazquez circles away.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Vazquez finish him?
Diaz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vazquez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vazquez lands a slapping body shot.
Vazquez cracks Diaz with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Diaz falls to his knees and Vazquez doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quintonio Vazquez!
Quintonio Vazquez retains his lightweight title!
Quintonio Vazquez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Luiz Diaz spoke after the fight, saying 'it was a tough road leading in to this fight for me, i promise you guys i will be back stronger! '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Erik Thorvaldson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chong Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Li has chosen Chong Li's Bloodlust as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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26
189 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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26
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Erik Thorvaldson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chong Li!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, David Hoff and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thorvaldson's corner calls for a 1-2. Thorvaldson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Li throws a shot to the body.
Li connects with the punch.
Nice cross by Thorvaldson.
Thorvaldson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thorvaldson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Li stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thorvaldson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Thorvaldson misses the shot to the body.
Li has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Thorvaldson looks to land a right hand but Li moved out of range.
Li swings away with a body shot that misses
and Thorvaldson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Li misses with an uppercut
and Thorvaldson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thorvaldson gets tackled into the cage by Li. Li maintains the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thorvaldson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Li pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chong Li seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Li throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Li misses with an uppercut. Thorvaldson saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorvaldson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Li was well out of range. Poor timing from Thorvaldson.
Li throws a right hand that misses
and Thorvaldson counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Chong Li has been cut.
Li dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Li takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Li is rocked!
Li walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Li limp body while Thorvaldson jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Erik Thorvaldson!
Erik Thorvaldson tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Stubb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Dickens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Alexander Stubb has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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26
179 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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25
185 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight 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, Alexander Stubb!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Oliver Dickens!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Santiago Holmes and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dickens takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dickens on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stubb 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.
Dickens looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stubb throws a shot to the body.
Dickens closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Stubb's guard.
Dickens in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dickens has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stubb utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dickens in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stubb wants to get back to his feet but Dickens is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
My spies in The Hut - $50 inform me that Dickens has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dickens is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dickens makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dickens tries to free his leg and advance position but Stubb is retaining full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dickens throwing strikes from guard but Stubb blocks nicely.
Dickens makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickens missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stubb working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dickens.
Dickens throws a big elbow that misses.
Dickens in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dickens makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dickens is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dickens working some strikes from top position.
Dickens working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dickens trying to control but Stubb is working from the bottom.
Dickens connects with a couple of short punches.
Dickens stands up over Stubb, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dickens throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dickens is working Stubb over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dickens chips away with some ground and pound.
Stubb will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stubb keeping moving, preventing Dickens from controlling successfully.
Stubb on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stubb tries to get out of the position.
Stubb tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dickens stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stubb swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dickens trying to control but Stubb is working from the bottom.
Dickens lands a couple of digs.
Dickens postures up and lands a big shot to Stubb's brow.
Stubb keeping moving, preventing Dickens from controlling successfully.
Dickens passes Stubb's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dickens landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dickens content to control rather than advance.
Stubb knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dickens on the ground.
Stubb is staying active underneath Dickens, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Dickens.
Stubb has hold of Dickens's hands but Dickens slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Stubb wants to control but Dickens is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dickens is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dickens in particular looking to stall.
Stubb has hold of Dickens's hands but Dickens slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dickens throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dickens seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dickens lands strikes from half guard.
Dickens landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dickens seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dickens landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Stubb is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dickens slips a nice elbow through Stubb's hands, connecting with Stubb's forehead.
Oh Stubb is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dickens is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Stubb is hurt! He's hurt bad - Dickens fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Stubb from any more punishment! Congratulations to Dickens! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oliver Dickens!
Oliver Dickens is the new welterweight champion!
After the fight, Oliver Dickens was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mel Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erick Hull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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26
217 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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26
215 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mel Gordon!
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, Erick Hull!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gordon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gordon blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Hull fails to land.
Hull looking to slow down the pace here.
Gordon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gordon blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Gordon on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hull.
Gordon lands an elbow that stopped Hull in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Erick Hull has been cut.
Gordon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hull throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gordons head.
Good body shot from Hull.
Hull looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gordon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hull swings wildly with an uppercut but Gordon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gordon lands an elbow inside.
Gordon working aggressively here.
Hull lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hull.
Hull takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hull lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hull misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gordon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hull's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hull blocks an elbow strike.
Good body shot from Hull.
Gordon lands an elbow that stopped Hull in his tracks for a moment.
Good body shot from Gordon.
Gordon blocking some punches.
Gordon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hull has a couple of punches blocked by Gordon.
Hull misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gordon throws an elbow that misses.
Gordon blocking some punches.
Hull misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Gordon.
Gordon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hull lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Gordon fails to land.
Hull lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gordon is breathing heavily.
Hull tries to work over Gordon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gordon lands a nice elbow.
Hull throws a head punch that misses.
Hull swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gordon struggles to land a body shot inside as Hull controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon swings wildly with an uppercut but Hull uses good head movement to avoid it.
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!
Gordon throws an elbow but it misses.
Gordon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hull working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gordon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hull avoids the elbow strike from Gordon, against the cage.
Hull looking to stall.
Gordon struggles to land a body shot inside as Hull controls his hands.
Gordon misses with some punches.
Gordon misses with a punch to the body.
Hull lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gordon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gordon misses with the head strike.
Hull is stalling here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gordon throws an elbow but misses.
Gordon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gordon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gordon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gordon throws a punch but it's blocked by Hull.
Hull lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gordon lands with a right to the head.
Gordon misses with an elbow strike.
Gordon misses with an elbow over the top.
Hull lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gordon backwards.
Hull blocks an elbow strike from Gordon.
Gordon misses with a body punch.
Gordon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hull blocking some punches.
Hull takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gordon has a couple of punches blocked by Hull.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gordon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hull's brow.
Hull misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Hull.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hull throws a head punch that misses.
Hull working aggressively here.
Nice elbow from Gordon.
That has opened up Erick Hull's cut even more.
Hull scores with a shot to the side of Gordon's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gordon swings wildly with an uppercut but Hull uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hull lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hull scores with a shot to the side of Gordon's head.
Hull working aggressively here.
Gordon throws a punch but it's blocked by Hull.
A shot in the inside from Hull.
Hull lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gordon lands an elbow inside that Hull shrugs off.
A head punch on the inside from Hull fails to land.
Hull is looking to control Gordon's arms but Gordon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hull has his back to the cage.
Gordon pushes off an throws an elbow but Hull leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gordon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hull tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hull lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hull lands an uppercut.
It looks like Mel Gordon has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hull misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hull struggles to land a body shot inside as Gordon controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Hull.
A short left from Hull.
Gordon misses with an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mel Gordon will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hull tries to keep at a distance but Gordon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gordon lands a nice elbow.
Gordon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mel Gordon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gordon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gordon misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gordon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hull's brow.
Hull tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gordon's elbow.
Hull avoids a wild elbow strike from Gordon.
Gordon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gordon.
Hull dodges an elbow strike from Gordon.
Gordon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hull working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon is leaning against Hull and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hull trying to control the position but instead, Gordon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hull into the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gordon throws an elbow but misses.
Hull avoids the elbow strike from Gordon, against the cage.
Gordon scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Hull.
Hull lands an uppercut.
Hull pushes Gordon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gordon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gordon throws an elbow that misses.
Gordon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Hull scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gordon working aggressively here.
Gordon misses with an elbow strike.
Gordon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gordon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gordon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hull misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gordon gets through Hull's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gordon throws a head punch that misses.
Hull misses with a body punch.
Gordon throws an elbow that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hull swings wildly with an uppercut but Gordon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gordon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon blocks an uppercut.
Gordon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gordon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The cut above Erick Hull's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Gordon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gordon lands an elbow inside that Hull shrugs off.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hull.
Hull misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gordon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Erick Hull's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Gordon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Gordon.
Hull blocks an elbow strike.
Hull misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gordon throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch on the inside from Hull fails to land.
Gordon blocking some punches.
Gordon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hull working aggressively here.
Gordon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gordon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gordon misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hull is breathing heavily.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gordon.
Gordon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hull's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hull.
Hull avoids the elbow strike from Gordon, against the cage.
A short right from Gordon on the inside.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Erick Hull's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mel Gordon!
Mel Gordon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Erick Hull spoke after the fight, saying 'It's time to get back to the gym and work harder.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phil Hellmuth Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Kettu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Phil Hellmuth Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kalle Kettu!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, David Hoff and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kettu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hellmuth Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kettu.
A slow jab from Kettu misses its intended target.
Hellmuth Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Kettu's shoulder, as Kettu tries to avoid the shot.
Kettu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kettu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Hellmuth Jr misses the target.
Kettu throws a body punch but Hellmuth Jr moves out of range.
Kettu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kettu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kettu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hellmuth Jr has time to react.
Kettu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hellmuth Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kettu scores with a sloppy right hand. Hellmuth Jr should have avoided that one.
It looks like Phil Hellmuth Jr has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kettu misses with a wild body shot.
Kettu lands a glancing blow to the side of Hellmuth Jr's head.
Kettu moves out of range of the strikes.
Hellmuth Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kettu, pushing him back against the cage.
Kettu blocks the elbow strike.
Kettu avoids a wild elbow strike from Hellmuth Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kettu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hellmuth Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hellmuth Jr comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short body shot lands from Hellmuth Jr as the two fighters clinch.
A shot in the inside from Hellmuth Jr.
Kettu manages to break the clinch.
Kettu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hellmuth Jr throws out the jab.
Hellmuth Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hellmuth Jr cracks Kettu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jab from Kettu.
Hellmuth Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
Hellmuth Jr throws a body punch but Kettu moves out of range.
Hellmuth Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kettu.
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!
Kettu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hellmuth Jr has been working on his boxing with his coaches at THE GYM (20 Elite coaches on the Island !!!) in the buildup to the fight.
Kettu drops his hands momentarily and Hellmuth Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hellmuth Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kettu throws a counter combo.
Hellmuth Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Hellmuth Jr misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kettu swats away the attempt to clinch by Hellmuth Jr.
Kettu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hellmuth Jr is breathing heavily.
Kettu scores with a body shot.
A big left from Hellmuth Jr misses.
Kettu tests Hellmuth Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kettu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kettu drops Hellmuth Jr with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hellmuth Jr looks back up at him and smiles so Kettu waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Hellmuth Jr is rocked!
Kettu lands a brutal uppercut that launches Hellmuth Jr off his feet! Hellmuth Jr tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kalle Kettu!
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