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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Toilfer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brian Toilfer will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Frank Franklin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Brian Toilfer!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Peter Branson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franklin shoots and misses
and Toilfer counters with a left to the body.
A combination from Franklin does no damage.
Toilfer tries to clinch up but Franklin circles away and keeps his distance.
Franklin closes the distance and pushes Toilfer back into the cage.
Toilfer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Toilfer tries for a takedown. No joy.
Toilfer looking to slow down the pace here.
Franklin has Toilfer pressed against the cage.
Franklin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franklin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Toilfer swats away the attempt to clinch by Franklin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toilfer misses with a takedown attempt
and Franklin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Franklin.
Frank Franklin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Toilfer.
Franklin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Franklin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Franklin.
Toilfer throws a head kick that misses.
Franklin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Toilfer.
Franklin prevents Toilfer from breaking the clinch.
Franklin pulls guard.
Franklin wants to stand up but Toilfer is controlling him.
Toilfer would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Toilfer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franklin throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Toilfer trying to control the position from guard on top but Franklin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Franklin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Franklin working a defensive guard here.
Franklin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Franklin wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A head kick misses from Toilfer.
Franklin blocks the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toilfer avoids the head kick by Franklin.
Toilfer clinches.
Toilfer tries to circle away but Franklin has him pinned against the cage.
Toilfer looking for a takedown.
Toilfer jumps into guard, dragging Franklin to the mat.
Franklin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Toilfer, up you get!
Toilfer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
No luck for Franklin with that takedown attempt.
Franklin misses with a series of wild punches.
Toilfer shoots in but no luck this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franklin tries for a takedown but Toilfer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Franklin moves to clinch but Toilfer breaks away
and Toilfer counters with a series of strikes. Franklin will be more careful next time no doubt.
A good leg kick by Toilfer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Franklin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Franklin gets a double leg takedown into Toilfer's guard.
Franklin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Franklin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Toilfer trying to control here.
Franklin is keen to just control but Toilfer is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Franklin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Toilfer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Franklin circles away.
Good exchange - Franklin coming out on top.
Franklin darts in looking for a takedown but Toilfer gets double underhooks and turns Franklin into the cage.
Toilfer decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Toilfer is looking to take a break and control but Franklin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Franklin looking for submissions off his back.
Toilfer is trying to control. Franklin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franklin wants to improve his position but Toilfer is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin is trying to control but can't.
Franklin is refusing to be controlled, as Toilfer sits in half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Franklin looks to throw the jab but Toilfer is out of range.
Franklin throws a series of punches but Toilfer avoids them all with ease.
Franklin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Toilfer clinches.
Franklin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Toilfer can do to turn this around?
Toilfer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Franklin has him pressed against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toilfer scores with a shot to the side of Franklin's head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Franklin.
Franklin slowing the pace effectively.
Franklin trying to land knees to the body.
Franklin crunches a lovely knee into Toilfer's ribcage.
Toilfer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Franklin slowing the pace effectively.
Franklin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Toilfer lands a slapping body shot.
Toilfer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Franklin as he avoids it easily.
Frank Franklin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Toilfer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franklin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Toilfer defends well and Franklin ends up having to push Toilfer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Toilfer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Franklin looks to land a combination but Toilfer avoids it well.
Franklin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Toilfer.
Franklin rushes Toilfer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A knee to the head by Franklin.
Toilfer is trying to break the clinch but Franklin has him pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Franklin.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Toilfer.
Franklin breaks from the clinch.
Frank Franklin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Toilfer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Toilfer doesn't manage to clinch there - Franklin circles away.
Toilfer lands a nice looking kick to the body. Franklin takes a step back to recover.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toilfer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Franklin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Toilfer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Franklin attempts a counter takedown but Toilfer avoids it well and moves away.
Toilfer fails with a takedown attempt.
Franklin closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Franklin has picked Toilfer up - he's going for a ride! Franklin dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toilfer wants to control the action here but instead Franklin manages to pass to full mount!
Toilfer is squirming around, avoiding Franklin's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Franklin dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Toilfer moves in looking to clinch but Franklin pushes him off.
Toilfer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Franklin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Franklin wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Toilfer shoots in but Franklin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Franklin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Toilfer sprawls and moves away.
Franklin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Toilfer pinned against the cage. Toilfer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice sprawl there from Franklin as Toilfer shoots in.
Franklin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Toilfer throws a sloppy head kick
and Franklin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Toilfer won't be happy with that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franklin decides to stand up, so the ref orders Toilfer to his feet.
Toilfer fails with the takedown
and Franklin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Frank Franklin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Toilfer.
Toilfer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Toilfer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin has gone for a leg lock! Toilfer slips out almost immediately though and dives into Franklin's guard.
Franklin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Franklin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Franklin wants to stand and escape but Toilfer is having none of it.
Franklin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Toilfer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Franklin is trying to control the position but Toilfer postures up.
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.
Toilfer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Franklin looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Toilfer has picked Franklin up and slammed him! Franklin can't keep hold of the triangle and Toilfer manages to pass to side control!
Franklin tries to escape but Toilfer is in control.
Toilfer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Franklin wants to control but Toilfer postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franklin tries to control but Toilfer manages to take his back.
Toilfer keeps control of the position as Franklin tries to break free.
Toilfer trying to control momentarily.
Franklin trying to control the hands but Toilfer breaks the grip.
Toilfer has the hooks in. Franklin is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Toilfer is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Toilfer is persistently looking for the submission but Franklin is defending it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franklin wants to escape the position.
Toilfer is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Franklin. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Toilfer trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Franklin trying to control the hands but Toilfer breaks the grip.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Frank Franklin.
Well Franklin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Franklin!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gioros Malaks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramon Revilla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gioros Malaks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ramon Revilla!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Sandra Marshall and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Revilla has a takedown stuffed.
Revilla misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Malaks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Revilla swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Revilla tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Malaks swivels and escapes.
Gioros Malaks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramon Revilla.
Malaks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Malaks.
Malaks has managed to clinch.
Revilla is trying to drag Malaks to the mat but Malaks just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Malaks stops a takedown attempt from Revilla.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Revilla goes for a takedown attempt but Malaks pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Revilla moves out of range as Malaks throws a body kick.
Revilla scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Malaks tries to improve position but can't.
Revilla scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Malaks to see if he's OK.
Malaks tries to bench press Revilla off him but Revilla keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Revilla goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Malaks rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Revilla's guard! Nice work there by Malaks!
Malaks trying to stand up but can't free himself from Revilla's guard.
Malaks throws a strike but Revilla rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Revilla with a flurry of punches that miss.
Revilla slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Malaks knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Revilla on the ground.
Revilla in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Malaks is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ramon Revilla!
Ramon Revilla 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 Bran Tolbert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Stelling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stelling has chosen London Calling as his entrance music. Bran Tolbert had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bran Tolbert!
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, Jack Stelling !
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Peter Branson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stelling lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tolbert gets a takedown into half guard.
Tolbert is working for a submission of some sort.
Tolbert lands strikes from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tolbert decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Stelling throws a body shot but no joy.
Stelling moves in looking to clinch but Tolbert pushes him off.
Stelling rushes Tolbert and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tolbert as Stelling tries to tie him up.
Stelling wants to break free but Tolbert has control.
Stelling wants to break free but Tolbert has control.
Tolbert manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Stelling working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tolbert has a closed guard, preventing Stelling from standing up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tolbert holds on and takes a little breather.
Tolbert had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stelling defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tolbert looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stelling is one step ahead there.
Tolbert has his hands on Stelling 's head, controlling the position.
Tolbert throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Stelling loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolbert tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tolbert is on top in guard.
Tolbert working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tolbert's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tolbert really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tolbert stands and throws Stelling 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Stelling can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tolbert has an Americana. Stelling didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Tolbert is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Tolbert hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bran Tolbert!
In defeat, Jack Stelling stepped up to the mic, saying 'Don't Worries Fans, I Will Come Back And Win For My UK Fans'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Charles Martell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). West has chosen J.Cole - No Role Modelz as his entrance music. Charles Martell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Charles Martell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Andrew West!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Winston Alpacca and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martell shoots in for a takedown but West shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Martell has a takedown stuffed.
West lands a really nice looking cross but Martell seems unphased.
West throws a shot from downtown. Martell moves away and avoids it.
West loads up on a big right hand but Martell slips the punch.
West cracks Martell with a good jab.
Martell finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
West is looking for the big counter here.
Martell clinches up with West and pushes him back against the cage.
West misses with a knee strike.
West is trying to force a seperation but Martell has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
West pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Martell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Martell 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.
West looks to throw the jab but Martell is out of range.
West throws a right hand that Martell ducks under and follows up with a left that Martell also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Martell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
West stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and West wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Martell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
West shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Martell pinned against the cage. Martell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Martell slips under a jab.
Martell attempts a counter takedown but West avoids it well and moves away.
Martell takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
West throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
West moves out of range of the body kick from Martell.
West swinging wildly here.
Martell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
West tries to keep at a distance but Martell has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martell jumps into guard, dragging West to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
West trying to control the position from guard on top but Martell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Martell is on top in guard.
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!
West lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Martell tries to strike from the bottom.
West loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
West lands a couple of elbows.
Martell has his hands on West's head, controlling the position.
West postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Martell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
West drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Martell dives on top into guard.
Martell passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Martell working away.
West tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West keeps trying to improve his position.
West struggling a bit here.
West tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Martell wants to control but West is keeping him busy.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andrew West will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
West has his takedown stuffed
and Martell counters with a two punch combo.
Martell slips under a jab from West.
Martell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Andrew West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martell goes for a double leg but West avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as West continues to drive forward.
West shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. West showed some decent athleticism there.
Martell is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West working over Martell with some ground and pound. Martell looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
West wants to work for an arm triangle but Martell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
West trying to control from half guard but Martell is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Martell to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
We've been informed that West has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
West throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Martell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Martell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Martell pulls West in close to prevent any damage.
West won't allow Martell to sweep him here.
West scoring with punches to the head and body.
Martell is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
West is looking to control Martell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can West avoid being mounted?
West is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Martell in particular looking to stall.
Martell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
West is trying to maintain the position but Martell is very close to passing his half guard.
West slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
West is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Martell gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
West stuffs the takedown.
West drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Martell defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Martell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from West.
Martell connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between West's hands.
Martell tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but West defends well and Martell ends up having to push West into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
West misses the shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by West.
Martell gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
West lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West tries to stand but Martell is controlling from the bottom.
West throws a big elbow that misses.
West throwing strikes from guard but Martell blocks nicely.
Martell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
West won't allow Martell to sweep him here.
West throws an elbow that misses. Martell uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in West's guard. Nice move by Martell!
West has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
West working for a triangle but Martell defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Andrew West will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Martell tries to clinch but West moves out of range.
Martell tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but West defends well and Martell ends up having to push West into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from West.
It looked like Martell was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Martell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Martell wants to clinch.
West looks to score with a jab to the body but Martell is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
West shoots in but Martell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Martell tries to clinch up but West circles away and keeps his distance.
Andrew West seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Martell moves out of range as West strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Martell.
West smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Martell is defended easily by West.
Martell blocks a head kick by West.
West attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
West drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
West gets to mount! Martell was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Martell tries to hold on but West postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martell really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
West raining down hammerfists from mount.
Martell holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as West tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Martell wants to control but West is having none of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martell gets back to half guard.
West with the ground and pound but Martell uses the opportunity to regain guard.
West must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
West throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
West trying to control the position from guard on top but Martell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
West makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
West working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
West working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
West postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Martell keeping moving, preventing West from controlling successfully.
West working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Martell's head.
West throwing strikes but missing.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Martell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
West tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Martell defends well and West ends up having to push Martell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Charles Martell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew West.
West throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Martell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by West. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of West.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Martell wants to control but West is keeping busy.
West takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
West missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
West passes to side control.
Martell takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
West tries to score with some ground and pound. Martell controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Charles Martell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andrew West is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Martell misses with a strike from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew West comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got West winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew West!
Andrew West decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luciano Andrade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Park (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
200 lbs
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200 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Luciano Andrade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Carl Park!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Santiago Holmes and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Andrade misses.
Andrade throws out a loose jab but Park uses good head movement to avoid it.
Park moves into range and clinches up with Andrade.
Andrade lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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.
Park looking to throw knees to the head but Andrade is blocking nicely.
Andrade lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Andrade keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Park's efforts to push away.
Andrade scores with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrade lands a nice shot to the body.
Park tries a body shot but Andrade blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Andrade.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrade prevents a takedown attempt there.
Andrade keeps control of Park as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Andrade has Park pressed against the cage.
Andrade slows down the pace here.
Andrade gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Park wants to break free but Andrade has control.
Good body shot from Andrade.
Andrade lands a shot to the body.
Park looks winded!
Andrade is pushing Park up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Andrade scores with a shot to the side of Park's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrade lands a nice uppercut.
Andrade lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Andrade misses with a body punch.
Andrade digs a right hand underneath Park's ribcage. Park let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Andrade stalling the fight.
Andrade lands a nice uppercut.
Andrade has Park pushed against the cage.
Andrade works on Park's body with a couple of short punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrade holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Andrade scores with a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Andrade.
Andrade is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Andrade pushes Park back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Andrade stalling against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Luciano Andrade.
Park misses with a hook.
As Park tries to get set, Andrade tries to push him back and clinch up but Park manages to avoid the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrade throws a body shot but no joy.
Andrade throws a low kick but Park moves out of range easily.
Park tries to counter with a clinch but Andrade shakes him off and moves away.
Park moves into the clinch successfully.
Andrade lands a nice uppercut.
Park breaks the clinch.
Good work by Park as he checks the leg kick.
Park slips a straight right by Andrade.
Andrade throws a low kick but it's checked well by Park.
Park drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Andrade defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andrade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Park sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Park shapes to counter with a head kick.
Luciano Andrade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andrade is looking to chop away at Park's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luciano Andrade dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Andrade just misses with a punch to the body.
Andrade throws a jab when Park was well out of range.
Park wants to counter with a clinch but Andrade pushes him away.
Park takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Carl Park has been cut.
Park on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Park scores with a nice head shot.
Andrade wants to land a leg kick but Park is out of range.
Park with the counter takedown but Andrade avoids it easily.
Park shoots in looking for a takedown. Andrade tries to sprawl out of it but Park keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Andrade manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Park rushes Andrade and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrade lands a hook to the side of the head.
Park is trying to break the clinch but Andrade has him pressed against the cage.
Park has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Andrade seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Park can turn it around.
Park is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Andrade lands a left hand.
Andrade tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andrade cracks Park with a nice body shot.
Andrade is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Park can do to turn this around?
Andrade is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Andrade scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrade stalling the fight.
A left hand lands to the body for Andrade.
Park's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Andrade has Park pushed against the cage.
Luciano Andrade has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Andrade lands with a left to the head.
Andrade throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Park is breathing heavily.
Andrade misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short body shot lands from Andrade as the two fighters clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrade works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Andrade lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hand to the body from Andrade.
Andrade lands a body shot.
Park is looking for a takedown.
Andrade works on Park's body with a couple of short punches.
Andrade content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Andrade softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Andrade stalls.
Park tries to break the clinch but Andrade is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Park takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Andrade creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Andrade lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Andrade - that landed with a thud.
Andrade lands with a right to the head.
Andrade lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andrade pushes Park back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Andrade working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Andrade lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Andrade keeps control of Park as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Andrade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luciano Andrade dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Carl Park's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Andrade connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Park is rocked!
Park takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Park is still on wobbly legs! Can Andrade finish him?
Park gets a clinch.
Park seems to have recovered his senses.
Park is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Andrade lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Andrade is working Park over against the cage.
Andrade pushes Park back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Andrade throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrade has Park pushed against the cage.
Park takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Andrade lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Park.
Andrade lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrade digs a right hand underneath Park's ribcage. Park let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Andrade lands a body punch.
Andrade lands a left hand that snaps the head of Park backwards.
Andrade lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Park or not.
Andrade lands a right hand.
Andrade scores with a nice hook to the head.
Andrade throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Parks head.
Andrade creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Park with a big uppercut! Park tries to clinch up but Andrade pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Park to the mat! Park covers up and Andrade unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Luciano Andrade!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hammer Radovan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jens Klandtman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Radovan comes to the cage accompanied by Hammer Here Comes The Hammer Hammer Time. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
195 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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194 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hammer Radovan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jens Klandtman!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Daniel Franklin and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Radovan cracks a nice hook into Klandtman's ribs.
Klandtman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Klandtman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Jens Klandtman has been cut.
Radovan wants to clinch.
Klandtman shoots and misses
letting Radovan counter with a right hand.
Radovan lands a nice hook to Klandtman's body. Klandtman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Radovan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Klandtman is rocked!
Radovan connects with a nice looking jab.
Klandtman is still on wobbly legs! Can Radovan finish him?
Radovan lands a brutal uppercut that launches Klandtman off his feet! Klandtman tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hammer Radovan!
Hammer Radovan retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Hammer Radovan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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