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K028 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frank Schuurman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Jimm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jim Jimm is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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133 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Frank Schuurman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jim Jimm!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Dirk Anderson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jimm shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Schuurman defends it nicely.
Jimm closes this distance looking for a takedown but Schuurman circles away.
Schuurman moves into the clinch successfully.
Schuurman scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Jim Jimm has been cut.
Schuurman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jimm's face.
Schuurman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Schuurman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Schuurman lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jimm is rocked!
Jimm takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jimm looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schuurman connects with a knee to the head.
Jimm is still on wobbly legs! Can Schuurman finish him?
Schuurman drops Jimm with a big knee straight up the middle! Jimm is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Schuurman has closed the distance and engaged Jimm in a clinch.
Schuurman drops Jimm with a big knee straight up the middle! Jimm is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Schuurman has closed the distance and engaged Jimm in a clinch.
Schuurman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jimm lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Schuurman obliges.
Jimm seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schuurman landing knees to the head.
Jimm takes a knee right on the jaw!
Schuurman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Schuurman with a knee to the head.
Schuurman working the clinch nicely. Jimm is working for position but Schuurman cracks him with a big knee to the head! Jimm crumples up against the cage and Schuurman lands two more shots before the ref can save Jimm! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Frank Schuurman!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Akio Sakata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karly Maybi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maybi has chosen Bad blood as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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190 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Akio Sakata!
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, Karly Maybi!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, David Hoff and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maybi wants to clinch up but Sakata keeps it at a distance.
We've been hearing reports that Sakata has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Maybi slips under a jab.
Sakata misses with a hook. Maybi ducked under it nicely.
Maybi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maybi clinches.
Maybi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Maybi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maybi ducks under a wild hook from Sakata.
Maybi closes the distance and clinches.
Maybi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Maybi prevents a body shot from Sakata.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakata tries for a takedown but Maybi manages to get underhooks.
Maybi lands an elbow just above Sakata 's eye.
It looks like Akio Sakata has been cut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Maybi.
Maybi lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sakata takes an elbow to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Maybi.
Sakata is breathing heavily.
Maybi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sakata's defenses.
Akio Sakata's cut is getting worse.
Maybi working Sakata over with knees to the body.
Sakata tries for a takedown. No joy.
Maybi lands a good knee to the midsection. Sakata won't want to take too many of those.
Sakata has a couple of punches blocked by Maybi.
Maybi breaks the clinch.
Sakata circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sakata changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Maybi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Maybi tries to clinch there but Sakata circles away.
Maybi manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sakata on his heels. He'll look to pass Sakata's guard now, I'm sure.
Maybi lands a couple of digs.
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!
Maybi wanted to stand there but Sakata had control of the position.
Maybi throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maybi postures up in Sakata's guard and throws a big left but Sakata blocks it.
Maybi chips away with some ground and pound.
Maybi postures up and lands a big shot to Sakata's brow.
Maybi chips away with some ground and pound.
Sakata has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Maybi doesn't defend quickly enough and Sakata has managed to lock this one up! Can Maybi escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Sakata on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Akio Sakata!
A very excited looking Akio Sakata made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Karly Maybi had this to say: 'He's the better fighter today. But i will have revenge'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Craig Nice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Steven (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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130 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Craig Nice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Steven Steven!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Bart Greer and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice closes the distance and pushes Steven back into the cage.
Steven breaks from the clinch.
Steven takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Steven Steven has been cut.
Nice feints and then cracks Steven's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Steven down.
Nice is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Steven's half guard.
Nice has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Steven defend it? Nice steps over the head and cranks it - Steven is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Nice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Craig Nice!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Winner Five (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hit Run (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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153 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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145 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Winner Five!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hit Run!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Peter Branson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Five. Run does a little dance to reset his feet.
Run fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Five avoids it really well and circles away.
Run throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Five was covering up waiting for the punch and Run finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Five knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Run on the ground.
Run drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Run seems to have locked his on tight now - Five screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Run, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Hit Run!
After winning the bout, Hit Run thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nick Force (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shi Thead (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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135 lbs
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Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nick Force!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Shi Thead!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Winston Alpacca and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Force pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Force throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thead pushes Force away with a front kick.
Thead delivers a nice body kick.
Thead lands a nice looking body kick.
Thead throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Force checks a leg kick nicely.
A head kick by Force misses
and Thead counters with a body kick that stops Force in his tracks momentarily.
Thead throws a solid leg kick but Force takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Thead.
Force really is a fat lump.
Force takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Force swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thead counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Thead throws a nice outside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thead explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Thead blocks a head kick by Force.
Force is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Force throws a lazy right hand but Thead sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Force will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Force on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Force takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thead takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Force will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thead connects with a solid leg kick.
Thead throws a low kick but it's checked well by Force.
Force wants to land a leg kick but Thead is out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thead.
Thead throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thead scores with a kick to the midsection.
Thead swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thead lands a nice leg kick that just misses Force's sensitive parts.
Thead throws a good cross that connects.
Thead scores with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Force throws a right and a left that Thead avoids nicely.
Thead looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thead fakes the leg kick and cracks Force in the body.
Thead lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shi Thead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thead throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Force on the side of the head.
Thead connects with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Thead finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Thead feints and then cracks Force's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Force down.
Force throws a head kick but Thead moves out of range.
Thead lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Thead there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thead throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And Force counters with a quick kick to the body but Thead blocks it.
Thead lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thead throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thead lands a nice leg kick that just misses Force's sensitive parts.
Thead is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Force looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thead appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Force takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thead scores with a jab to the body.
Thead misses with a low kick.
Thead chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Force swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thead counters with a low kick, right behind Force 's knee.
Force stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thead.
A telegraphed right hand from Force misses the target.
Force throws a sloppy head kick and Thead moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Force checks a leg kick nicely.
A right-left combo lands from Thead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Force takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Thead connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Force's hands.
Force throws a right hand that Thead ducks under and follows up with a left that Thead also avoids with ease.
Thead lands with a cross.
Force avoids a kick to the body.
Thead throws a leg kick but Force moved away.
Thead pivots, looking for a leg kick but Force is out of range and Thead settles back down.
Force tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good shot there by Thead.
Force keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Thead looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shi Thead dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Force takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thead. That's going to slow Force down.
Force misses with a double jab.
Thead looks for the body kick but Force saw that one coming.
Thead throws a low kick but Force moves out of range easily.
Force misses with an attempted mid kick.
Force misses with a low kick.
Thead was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Good work by Force as he checks the leg kick.
Force tries to bum rush Thead with a series of wild strikes but Thead uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thead lands a nice looking kick to the body. Force takes a step back to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Thead tenderised Force's leg. Force is trying to keep his angry face on.
Force loads up on a big right hand but Thead slips the punch.
Force checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Force throws a series of punches but Thead avoids them all with ease.
Force fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thead manages to avoid it.
A combination from Force does no damage.
Thead is trying to counter with his kicks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Force misses with a wild body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Thead - that will leave a mark!
Force pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Thead throws out a counter right but Force avoids it with no problem.
Thead tries to bum rush Force with a series of wild strikes but Force uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thead scores with a leg kick.
Nick Force is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Force throws a body shot but no joy.
Thead has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thead scores with a leg kick.
Thead scores with a crisp jab that stopped Force in his tracks.
Thead thuds his shin into the meat of Force's side.
Thead jabs at Force's body.
Thead has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Thead with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick lands from Thead.
Thead throws a leg kick that misses.
Thead swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thead. That's going to slow Force down.
Force moves out of range of the leg kick from Thead.
Force tries to counter by clinching up but Thead breaks away and moves out of range.
Thead misses with a body kick.
Thead fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Force is out of range.
Thead swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Force.
A looping hook to the body misses from Force. Thead does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thead throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Force went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Force looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Force checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Thead connects with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thead tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Force is able to avoid easily.
Thead scoring well with a low kick there.
Thead misses with a kick to the body.
And Force counters with a quick kick to the body but Thead blocks it.
Force looks to land a body kick but Thead moved away.
Force misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Force crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Thead - the referee stops the clock and Force gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Thead. Force manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Force misses with a body kick.
Thead misses with an attempted mid kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Thead!
Good leg kick by Thead there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Force checks a low kick from Thead.
Thead throws a leg kick which misses Force's front leg but catches the back leg as Force tries to avoid it.
Thead buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Force throws a leg kick but Thead checks it.
Thead is looking to land body kicks.
Force on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Force gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Thead connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Force walks forward, straight into a front kick from Thead.
Thead avoids the head kick by Force.
Thead tries a quick counter leg kick but Force is wise to it.
Thead throws a low kick but Force avoids it.
Thead scoring well with a low kick there.
Force misses with an uppercut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thead. That's going to slow Force down.
Thead throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Force stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Force misses with the body kick
letting Thead counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shi Thead showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Thead keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thead appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Thead tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Force was well out of range. Poor timing from Thead.
Thead fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Force is out of range.
Force throws a combination that misses
and Thead counters with a slapping leg kick.
Force is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Force misses with a few strikes there.
Thead with a nice cross.
A clash of legs there as Force blocks the low kick.
Thead connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Force's hands.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Force checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Force.
That kick from Thead tenderised Force's leg. Force is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thead throws a wild body kick that Force sees coming a mile off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thead ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Force moves away.
Force tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thead feints and then cracks Force's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Force down.
Force throws a body kick that misses.
Force misses with a few strikes there.
Thead throws a leg kick which misses Force's front leg but catches the back leg as Force tries to avoid it.
Thead cracks Force with a right hand to the side of the head.
Thead throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Thead with a nice cross.
Thead throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thead comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A good leg kick by Thead.
Thead lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Force is looking to wear down Thead with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Force misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thead throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Thead looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Force takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thead lands a nice leg kick that just misses Force's sensitive parts.
Thead uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Force has time to react.
Thead ducks under a wild hook from Force.
Thead feints a counter leg kick.
Thead cracks Force with a good jab.
Thead throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Thead lands a front kick.
Force goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Thead feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Force's calf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thead throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thead thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Force if he has to take too many more of those.
Force throws a right hand that Thead ducks under and follows up with a left that Thead also avoids with ease.
An inside leg kick lands from Thead.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thead, right into the meat.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Force might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Thead scoring well with a low kick there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thead.
That kick from Thead tenderised Force's leg. Force is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice body kick from Thead.
Thead swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thead scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Force fails to land with a series of punches.
Thead lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thead is looking to land body kicks.
Thead ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thead keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Thead wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Force is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Thead's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thead darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Thead wants to slow Force down by chopping away at his legs.
Thead connects with a body shot that sends Force's belly button to the back.
Shi Thead seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thead attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Force tries a head kick but it misses.
Thead moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thead connects with a single shot there.
Nick Force has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shi Thead is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thead, right into the meat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shi Thead comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thead 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shi Thead!
Our winner, Shi Thead, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Adriano Andrade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaka Papa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaka Papa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
178 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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26
180 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Adriano Andrade!
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, Kaka Papa!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Daniel Franklin and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrade shoots for a double leg takedown but Papa sprawls well. He's pushed Andrade's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Papa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Andrade 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.
Andrade fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kaka Papa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Andrade is defended easily by Papa.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adriano Andrade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andrade closes the distance and clinches up with Papa, looking for a takedown. Andrade pushes Papa against the cage but Papa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Papa has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Papa looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Andrade!
Papa scores with a couple of short elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrade is trying to control Papa's posture but Papa avoids it.
Andrade on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Papa grinds an elbow into Andrade's temple.
Papa creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Andrade is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Papa grinds an elbow into Andrade's temple.
Oh Andrade is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Papa lands a strong strike to the head of Andrade. That's dazed him! Papa looking to finish here. Andrade is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Papa lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaka Papa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Seen Kyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Montana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Montana comes into a darkened arena with his song building. "Scarface Theme Song" by Giorgio Morodor kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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148 lbs
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145 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Seen Kyle!
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, Tony Montana!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Peter Branson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montana scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Montana connects with a crisp jab.
Montana keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kyle is rocked!
Montana scores with a jab to the jaw.
Oh Kyle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kyle takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Montana connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Montana misses with a wild body shot.
Jab from Montana.
Montana connects with a looping right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Montana walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Kyle drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Montana swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Kyle's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Montana!
Tony Montana bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Azinho Solomon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pink Kirby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pink Kirby acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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191 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Azinho Solomon!
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, Pink Kirby!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Winston Alpacca and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirby shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Solomon but Solomon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Solomon looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Solomon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Solomon postures up.
Solomon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Solomon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kirby works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solomon throws a strike but Kirby rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kirby is pushing down on Solomon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Solomon is fighting to maintain full guard but Kirby has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kirby is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Solomon is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirby is looking for a kimura here.
Solomon is trying to get back to full guard.
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.
Kirby looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Solomon is trying to maintain the position but Kirby is very close to passing his half guard.
Kirby throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Solomon is defending against the submission attempts here by Kirby.
Kirby sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Solomon defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solomon wants to control but Kirby is keeping busy.
Solomon is trying is best to control the position here.
Kirby tries to pass to full mount but Solomon defends it.
Solomon trying to control but Kirby postures up.
Solomon is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kirby shoots in for a double leg but Solomon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Solomon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kirby sprawls and moves away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Solomon lands the left hand.
Kirby has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Solomon cracks Kirby with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirby shoots in looking for a takedown. Solomon tries to sprawl out of it but Kirby keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Solomon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Azinho Solomon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pink Kirby.
Solomon shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kirby manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Solomon lands a couple of digs.
Solomon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kirby keeping moving, preventing Solomon from controlling successfully.
Solomon throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azinho Solomon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Solomon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kirby fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jab by Solomon.
Solomon lands a jab.
Kirby shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Solomon pinned against the cage. Solomon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Azinho Solomon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirby fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Solomon attempts a counter takedown but Kirby avoids it well and moves away.
Azinho Solomon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pink Kirby.
Solomon cracks Kirby with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kirby shoots in but Solomon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solomon scores with a decent looking hook.
Solomon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Solomon lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kirby is trying to control the position but Solomon postures up.
Solomon looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kirby wants to get back to his feet but Solomon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Solomon lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kirby looking for a guillotine here but Solomon defends easily.
Kirby has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Solomon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirby is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Solomon frees his head nicely. Oh but Kirby has switched to an armbar! Solomon is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Pink Kirby!
Pink Kirby seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Valakas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay El Pee (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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157 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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155 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Basic striking
Very quick |
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Decent boxing
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vitor Valakas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jay El Pee!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Sandra Marshall and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
El Pee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valakas.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from El Pee! But no joy.
El Pee misses with a wild body shot.
Valakas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and El Pee counters with a straight right hand.
Valakas misses with a takedown attempt - El Pee sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Valakas misses with a straight right.
El Pee with a jab.
Valakas fails with the takedown.
El Pee throws out a counter right but Valakas avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitor Valakas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Pee connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Valakas is rocked!
El Pee fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Valakas square on the jaw! Damn, Valakas is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jay El Pee!
Jay El Pee decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mister Average (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and IB Strokin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Strokin has chosen I Be Strokin' as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Mister Average has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Mister Average seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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26
145 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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26
155 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mister Average!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, IB Strokin!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Santiago Holmes and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strokin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Average throws a right hand that misses
and Strokin counters with a stiff right hand.
Average goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Strokin connects with a jab.
Average walks into a stiff left hand from Strokin.
Average throws a leg kick but Strokin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Average takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Average throws a poor cross that misses
and Strokin counters with a nice body shot.
Strokin punishes Average's body with a nice straight punch.
Average seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Average misses with a leg kick
and Strokin counters with a stiff right hand.
Strokin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Average connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strokin. Average does a little dance to reset his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Average.
Strokin just misses with a punch to the body.
Strokin just misses with a punch to the body.
Average shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Strokin defends it nicely.
Strokin misses with an uppercut.
Average swings widly with a right hand
and Strokin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Mister Average has been cut.
Strokin misses the shot to the body.
As Strokin backs away, Average returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Average wants to slow Strokin down by chopping away at his legs.
Average throws a jab but it's blocked by Strokin.
Strokin throws out a counter right but Average avoids it with no problem.
A slow jab from Strokin misses its intended target.
Average tries to counter with a takedown but Strokin is quick to defend against it.
Nice defenses there by Average.
Average slips under a jab from Strokin.
Strokin throws a body shot but no joy.
Strokin throws a shot from downtown. Average moves away and avoids it.
Strokin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Average lands a head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Average thows a left - swing and a miss!
Strokin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strokin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good leg kick by Average there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Average scores with a kick to the body.
Strokin misses with a looping left.
Strokin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Average fails with a takedown attempt.
Average shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Strokin but Strokin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mister Average. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Average throws a head kick that Strokin semi-blocks.
Strokin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Strokin throws the left hand but Average avoids the punch easily.
Strokin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Strokin lands a nice shot to the body.
Average throws a jab but it's blocked by Strokin.
A little jabbing left from Strokin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Average throws a lazy right hand but Strokin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Strokin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strokin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Average doesn't seem bothered though.
Average throws a leg kick which misses Strokin's front leg but catches the back leg as Strokin tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
IB Strokin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mister Average's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Average cracks the inside of Strokin's front leg.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Average might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Average lands a head kick. Strokin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Strokin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Strokin throws out a loose jab but Average uses good head movement to avoid it.
Average lands a leg kick that knocks Strokin off balance momentarily.
Strokin throws the left hand but Average avoids the punch easily.
Strokin connects with a body shot that sends Average's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strokin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Average changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Average fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Strokin.
Strokin misses the body punch
and Average counters with a head kick. That will keep Strokin thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Average lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Average bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Strokin scores with a jab to the head.
Average goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Strokin throws a hook to the side of Average's head but Average sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Average chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Strokin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Average stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Strokin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Average scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Average throws a looping overhand right but Strokin ducks down to avoid it.
Average jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Average wants to land a leg kick but Strokin is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strokin. Average does a little dance to reset his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Average connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Strokin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Average sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Strokin connects with a body shot that sends Average's belly button to the back.
Average misses with a kick to the body.
Strokin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Average attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Average misses the target.
Strokin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Average throws a head kick that misses.
Strokin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Average throws a head kick that half lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Average chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Strokin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Average sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Average throws a front kick aimed at Strokin's knee but Strokin avoids it well.
Average takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Strokin, as that shot connected.
Average tries a head kick but it misses.
Strokin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Average. Average obviously looking to wear him down.
Average misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Average fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Strokin checks it well.
Average feints and then cracks Strokin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Strokin down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Average needs to keep his hands up - Strokin had a free shot at his head there.
Average throws a head kick that half lands.
Strokin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Strokin throws a hook but Average avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Average throws a head kick but Strokin moves out of range.
Average uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strokin.
Average fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Strokin.
Strokin misses the shot to the body.
Average feinted with a counter takedown.
A good leg kick by Average.
Average throws a sloppy head kick and Strokin moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mister Average dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mister Average's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Average tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Strokin swivels and escapes.
Strokin scores with a hook to the body. Average takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
IB Strokin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Strokin throws a jab when Average was well out of range.
Average looks to throw a body kick
and Strokin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crunch! Average slams his shin into Strokin's torso.
Strokin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Average tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strokin cracks Average with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Average.
Average shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Strokin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Average throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
IB Strokin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Strokin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Strokin misses with a right hand
and Average counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Strokin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Strokin.
Strokin throws an overhand right that lands on Average's shoulder, as Average tries to avoid the shot.
Average misses with a low kick.
Average uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strokin.
Strokin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Average avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Average shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mister Average. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Average.
Strokin blocks a head kick by Average.
A chopping leg kick lands by Average.
Strokin lands with a good body shot.
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!
Average uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strokin.
Average throws a leg kick
and Strokin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Average thinking.
Average tries to score with a low kick but Strokin moves his leg out of the way.
Average throws a leg kick
letting Strokin counter with a right hand.
Strokin lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Average thows a leg kick but Strokin checks it
enabling Strokin to counter with a crisp jab.
Strokin works the jab nicely.
Average fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strokin manages to avoid it.
Strokin avoids a kick to the body.
Average uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strokin.
Average appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Strokin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Average gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Strokin to counter with a crisp jab.
Average is rocked!
BOOM! Strokin lands a beautiful left hook that drops Average. Average tries to recover but Strokin is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Average lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). IB Strokin!
IB Strokin is the new featherweight champion!
IB Strokin thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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