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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mateusz Gamrot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niko Vetrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vetrov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Enae Volare Mezzo. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mateusz Gamrot!
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, Niko Vetrov!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Peter Branson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gamrot looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vetrov is fending him off so far but Gamrot persists. Nope, Vetrov circles away and we're back to standing.
Vetrov motions for Gamrot to come forward. Vetrov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vetrov works over Gamrot's head and body with a nice combination.
Vetrov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Vetrov is pressing down on Gamrot's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gamrot is holding on for now.
Gamrot tries to roll over but Vetrov keeps him under control.
Gamrot is pressing down on Vetrov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gamrot will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Vetrov controlling from the top position.
Gamrot wants to sweep here but Vetrov controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vetrov stands up and waves to Gamrot to follow him.
No luck for Vetrov with that takedown attempt.
Gamrot stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gamrot wants it to stay on the feet.
Vetrov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gamrot manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gamrot keeping moving, preventing Vetrov from controlling successfully.
Gamrot trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Gamrot preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vetrov throws a big right hand that misses.
Vetrov wanted to stand there but Gamrot had control of the position.
Vetrov trying to control but Gamrot is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vetrov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gamrot's head.
Vetrov trying to control but Gamrot is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gamrot fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vetrov avoids it really well and circles away.
Gamrot shoots in for a takedown but Vetrov shows good takedown defense.
Vetrov tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mateusz Gamrot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vetrov moves into range and clinches up with Gamrot.
Vetrov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gamrot gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gamrot is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Vetrov can't fight it off and eventually Gamrot manages to take the fight to the floor. Vetrov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gamrot throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vetrov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gamrot in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vetrov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gamrot trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vetrov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gamrot is controlling him.
Gamrot throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gamrot missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vetrov wants to stand up but Gamrot is controlling him.
Vetrov is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Gamrot presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gamrot is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vetrov is defending well.
Vetrov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gamrot smiles and moves away.
Vetrov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gamrot fails with the takedown.
Vetrov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gamrot avoids it really well and circles away.
Gamrot appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gamrot gets caught flat footed, as Vetrov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gamrot has his feet on Vetrov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niko Vetrov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gamrot misses with a takedown attempt - Vetrov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vetrov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Vetrov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gamrot taking a bit of punishment here - Vetrov scoring with strikes.
We've been informed that Vetrov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Gamrot is working to avoid the ground and pound but Vetrov connects with a decent elbow.
Gamrot takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Vetrov decides to stand up, so the ref orders Gamrot to his feet.
Vetrov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gamrot defends well and Vetrov ends up having to push Gamrot into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gamrot.
Vetrov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gamrot's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gamrot keeping moving, preventing Vetrov from controlling successfully.
Vetrov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vetrov works over Gamrot with some ground and pound from guard.
Vetrov landing some decent shots from guard.
Vetrov distracts Gamrot with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vetrov throwing strikes but missing.
Gamrot will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Vetrov throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vetrov trying to control but Gamrot is working from the bottom.
Vetrov controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gamrot shoots in and drives through. Vetrov sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mateusz Gamrot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vetrov gets the takedown into side control.
Vetrov prevents Gamrot from escaping the position.
Vetrov wants to control but Gamrot is keeping him busy.
Gamrot tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Vetrov grinds an elbow into Gamrot's temple.
Vetrov decides to stand back up. Vetrov steps back and let's Gamrot get back to his feet.
Gamrot looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vetrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gamrot.
Vetrov feints the counter takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vetrov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gamrot napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gamrot can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vetrov is chipping away with strikes.
Gamrot has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Vetrov decides to stand back up.
Gamrot gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vetrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vetrov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gamrot on his heels. He'll look to pass Gamrot's guard now, I'm sure.
Vetrov lands a couple of digs.
Gamrot looking to control.
Vetrov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gamrot keeping full guard, as Vetrov tries to pass.
Gamrot trying to strike off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vetrov won't allow Gamrot to sweep him here.
Gamrot working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vetrov.
Vetrov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Vetrov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gamrot's head.
Vetrov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gamrot trying to strike off his back.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Vetrov shoots in looking for a takedown but Gamrot manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vetrov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vetrov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gamrot blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vetrov.
Gamrot is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niko Vetrov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Gamrot displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vetrov.
Nice takedown defense from Vetrov. No joy for Gamrot on that attempt.
Gamrot dives in for a single leg takedown but Vetrov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Vetrov feints the counter takedown.
Mateusz Gamrot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vetrov darts in looking for a takedown but Gamrot gets double underhooks and turns Vetrov into the cage.
Vetrov moves into the clinch.
Vetrov can't get the takedown.
Mateusz Gamrot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Niko Vetrov.
Gamrot drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gamrot is working for takedown but Vetrov is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vetrov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Gamrot pushes Vetrov off and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gamrot enables Vetrov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gamrot manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Vetrov trying to control but Gamrot is working from the bottom.
Vetrov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Vetrov is in close to Gamrot's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gamrot keeping moving, preventing Vetrov from controlling successfully.
Gamrot not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gamrot is working an open guard so Vetrov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Gamrot fails with the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gamrot fails with the takedown
and Vetrov counters with a right hand to the body.
Vetrov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gamrot is trying to defend but Vetrov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Vetrov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vetrov wants to control but Gamrot is keeping him busy.
Vetrov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gamrot controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Vetrov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gamrot is trying to maintain the position but Vetrov is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vetrov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Vetrov decides to stand up.
Vetrov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Vetrov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gamrot keeping moving, preventing Vetrov from controlling successfully.
Vetrov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gamrot working a defensive guard here.
Vetrov cracks Gamrot with a solid left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vetrov stands up and waves to Gamrot to follow him.
Gamrot is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vetrov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vetrov shoots in but no luck this time.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vetrov.
Gamrot gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vetrov or perhaps it was just good defense by Gamrot, which made it look bad.
Vetrov leaves Gamrot with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vetrov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Vetrov misses with a low kick.
Gamrot appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vetrov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gamrot's half guard.
Gamrot manages to escape and get back to his feet!
And that's the end of the fight!
Mateusz Gamrot showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vetrov 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Niko Vetrov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grizzly Adamz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glen Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adamz comes to the cage accompanied by Fight Night. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Glen Jacobs was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Grizzly Adamz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Glen Jacobs!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Bart Greer and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adamz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Jacobs misses.
Jacobs drives through and clinches with Adamz against the cage.
Adamz has had enough of the clinch but Jacobs keeps him there for the moment.
Jacobs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Jacobs.
Jacobs scores with a nice hook to the head.
Adamz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Jacobs.
Jacobs is stalling here.
Jacobs stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Adamz tries to circle away but Jacobs has him pinned against the cage.
Jacobs lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jacobs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jacobs lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adamz tries to break free but Jacobs pushes him back against the cage.
Jacobs stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jacobs lands with a right to the head.
Jacobs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Adamz wants to get back to striking at distance but Jacobs won't allow it.
Adamz tries to circle away but Jacobs has him pinned against the cage.
Jacobs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jacobs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice defenses there by Jacobs.
Jacobs looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jacobs staying out of range there.
Adamz swings widly with a right hand
and Jacobs counters with a big right hand! Oh Adamz is in trouble here! Jacobs follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Glen Jacobs!
In defeat, Grizzly Adamz stepped up to the mic, saying 'I Will be back indeed.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Milky Mindoro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emilio Cerci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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, Milky Mindoro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Emilio Cerci!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Dirk Anderson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cerci lands a glancing blow to the side of Mindoro's head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mindoro.
Cerci looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mindoro. Cerci shrugs it off though.
Mindoro slips a straight right by Cerci.
As Cerci backs away, Mindoro returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cerci misses the jab.
Cerci throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mindoro counters with an outside leg kick.
Cerci throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cerci jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mindoro is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mindoro moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mindoro. Cerci shrugs it off though.
Cerci on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mindoro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mindoro throws a nice head kick!
Cerci misses with a hook
and Mindoro counters with a low kick, right behind Cerci 's knee.
Cerci will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mindoro thinks about countering with a body kick.
Mindoro lands a brutal head kick. Cerci looks out on his feet and Mindoro throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Milky Mindoro!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bull Bullard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Otocanin Zmija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bull Bullard !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Otocanin Zmija!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Dirk Anderson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zmija missing with a left hand there. Bullard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Bullard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zmija moves into range and clinches up with Bullard .
Bullard misses with some punches.
Bullard lands with a right to the head.
Zmija fails to pull guard.
Bullard lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zmija is trying to pull guard but Bullard turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Zmija tries to pull guard but Bullard holds him up against the cage and eventually Zmija drops back down to his feet.
Bull Bullard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Otocanin Zmija.
Zmija tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bullard just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short uppercut from Bullard .
Bullard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zmija backwards.
Bullard lands with a right to the head.
Bullard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bullard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zmija backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Bullard - that landed with a thud.
Bullard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bullard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bullard .
Zmija is rocked!
Zmija looks winded!
Zmija's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zmija is still on wobbly legs! Can Bullard finish him?
Bullard has Zmija pressed against the cage. Zmija drops his hands and Bullard takes advantage by unloading with a massive hook that sends Zmija tumbling to the canvas! Bullard rains down with more punches but Zmija was already out! That's a highlight reel knockout for Bullard !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bull Bullard !
After winning the bout, Bull Bullard thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pista Isvan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryu Master (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Isvan comes to the cage accompanied by Fireball. Pista Isvan 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pista Isvan!
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, Ryu Master!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Michael Johnstone and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Master throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Isvan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Master throws a hook to the side of Isvan's head but Isvan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Isvan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Pista Isvan has been cut.
Master scores with a jab to the head.
Isvan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Isvan moves out of range of the strikes.
Isvan throws a head kick that misses.
Isvan throws a sloppy head kick and Master moves out of range easily.
Master swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Master misses with a body shot.
Ryu Master seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Master throws a sloppy body shot
and Isvan counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Master misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Isvan counters with a nice uppercut.
Master throws a left and a right that both miss
and Isvan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Isvan lands a nice looking body kick.
Master looks winded!
Master rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Isvan counters with an outside leg kick.
Isvan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Master stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Master on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Isvan. Isvan obviously looking to wear him down.
Master takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Master just misses with a punch to the body.
Isvan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Master takes one to the chin there.
Isvan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Isvan lands a leg kick that knocks Master off balance momentarily.
Master misses with a looping left.
Master tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Isvan was well out of range. Poor timing from Master.
Isvan cracks Master with a right hand to the side of the head.
Master is rocked!
Master misses the jab.
Master ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Isvan moves away.
Isvan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at THE GYM (20 Elite coaches on the Island !!!) in the buildup to the fight.
Sloppy strikes from Master. Those never looked like landing.
And Isvan counters with a quick kick to the body but Master blocks it.
Isvan ducks right into an uppercut from Master.
Master swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Isvan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Master.
Isvan looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Master misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Isvan circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Master drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Isvan follows Master to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pista Isvan!
A very excited looking Pista Isvan 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 Ryu Master had this to say: 'I love Pride. I forgot to train MT so I got rocked. My mom's gene's weren't great. Who knows. LETS DRINK!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vin Pasco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peyton Rudger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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245 lbs
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265 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vin Pasco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Peyton Rudger!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Dirk Anderson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rudger on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pasco misses with a wild body shot.
Oooooh!!! Pasco has knocked Rudger down with a huge combo! Pasco steps away and waves a wobbly Rudger back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Rudger is rocked!
It looks like Peyton Rudger has been cut.
Pasco ducks under a wild hook from Rudger.
Rudger lands a glancing blow to the side of Pasco's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rudger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pasco.
Rudger forces Pasco back against the cage and clinches.
Rudger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rudger lands an uppercut.
Rudger can't find room to land a body shot as Pasco controls the action.
Rudger's coach down at Highland Brawl Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rudger's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Rudger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pascos head.
Pasco pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rudger avoids a wild elbow strike from Pasco.
Rudger lands a left hand.
Rudger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pasco wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nice elbow from Rudger.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rudger.
Pasco misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Rudger as the two fighters clinch.
Rudger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rudger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pasco backwards.
Pasco using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rudger has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rudger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rudger lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pasco definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rudger lands a body shot.
Rudger lands a body shot.
Come on Rudger - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rudger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rudger lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pasco or not.
Pasco is trying to force a seperation but Rudger has the dominant position.
Rudger lands with a light punch inside.
Pasco pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Rudger.
Rudger lands an elbow just above Pasco 's eye.
Rudger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pasco backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pasco pushes off an throws an elbow but Rudger leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Rudger as the two fighters clinch.
Pasco is breathing heavily.
Rudger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rudger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pasco backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pasco tries to land a knee to the head but Rudger blocks with his arms.
Rudger presses Pasco against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rudger avoids a wild elbow strike from Pasco.
Rudger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rudger gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rudger.
A right hook to the body lands for Rudger.
Pasco takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Rudger.
Rudger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rudger cracks Pasco with a nice body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rudger.
Rudger lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rudger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Rudger scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pasco is rocked!
A short right from Rudger.
Oh Pasco is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rudger lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pasco.
Rudger lands an elbow just above Pasco 's eye.
It looks like Vin Pasco has been cut.
A right hook to the body lands for Rudger.
Rudger lands an elbow inside that Pasco shrugs off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Rudger.
Rudger creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Pasco's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Pasco drops to his knees and Rudger pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peyton Rudger!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Kirillov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Debe Emtu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emtu has chosen Fade To Black as his entrance music. Max Kirillov has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Max Kirillov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Debe Emtu!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Santiago Holmes and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emtu moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Emtu misses with a series of wild punches.
Kirillov feinted with a counter takedown.
Kirillov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Emtu sprawls well initially but Kirillov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kirillov prevents Emtu from improving his position.
Emtu trying to control from the bottom.
Kirillov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Emtu is staying active underneath Kirillov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Emtu with the active half guard here but Kirillov passes nicely into side control.
Kirillov trying to control the position but Emtu is working away.
Kirillov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Emtu has escaped the position, nice work there.
Emtu has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Emtu wants to control but Kirillov postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emtu is trying to improve his position.
Emtu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kirillov wants to control but Emtu is keeping him busy.
Kirillov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Emtu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kirillov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kirillov trying to control the position but Emtu is working away.
Kirillov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Emtu struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Emtu tries to bench press Kirillov off him but Kirillov keeps the position.
Kirillov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Emtu keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kirillov laying and praying for a moment but Emtu takes advantage and regains half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kirillov in particular looking to stall.
Emtu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kirillov pulls his head out easily.
Emtu is refusing to be controlled, as Kirillov sits in half guard.
Kirillov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Emtu!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emtu keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kirillov is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Emtu to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Emtu shrugs it off.
Kirillov working for a guillotine from mount but Emtu is in no mood to give up.
Kirillov is working for a guillotine from mount but Emtu frees his head quite easily.
Emtu tries to hold on but Kirillov pushes him away.
Kirillov content just to control the position here.
Emtu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kirillov wants to control the pace but Emtu is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirillov is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Emtu to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Emtu shrugs it off.
Emtu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kirillov has hold of Emtu's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Emtu manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kirillov wants to control the pace but Emtu is squirming around nicely.
Kirillov is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Emtu has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Emtu is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kirillov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Emtu is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Kirillov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nice sprawl there from Emtu as Kirillov shoots in.
Kirillov throws a body shot but no joy.
Emtu dips to his left and cracks Kirillov with an uppercut!
Kirillov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Emtu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kirillov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kirillov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Debe Emtu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kirillov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Emtu as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Kirillov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Emtu connects with a nice looking jab.
Debe Emtu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emtu misses with a straight right.
Kirillov ducks under a wild hook from Emtu.
Kirillov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Emtu moves out of range as Kirillov strikes.
Emtu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Emtu lands a slapping body shot.
Emtu misses with a two punch combination.
Kirillov swings for the body but Emtu moves out of range.
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!
Kirillov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Emtu quickly recovers to half guard.
Kirillov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Emtu has managed to free his arm - good work.
Emtu is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirillov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kirillov is trying to work for a kimura but Emtu is defending well.
Emtu is trying to maintain the position but Kirillov is very close to passing his half guard.
Emtu actively working from the bottom here.
Emtu actively working from the bottom here.
Kirillov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kirillov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Emtu really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kirillov looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Emtu can't escape the position.
Emtu tries to improve his position but Kirillov has taken his back! Kirillov has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Emtu tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Kirillov pushes Emtu away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Max Kirillov!
Max Kirillov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tupa Dufu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ned Flanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dufu comes to the cage accompanied by Rock You Like A Hurricane. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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175 lbs
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175 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tupa Dufu!
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, Ned Flanders!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Winston Alpacca and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dufu scores with the left hand. Flanders knows he should have avoided that one.
Dufu misses with a hook.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dufu.
It looks like Ned Flanders has been cut.
Dufu tries to bum rush Flanders with a series of wild strikes but Flanders uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Flanders tries to clinch but Dufu is having none of it.
Dufu throws a one two combo.
Tupa Dufu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dufu throws a right hand that misses
and Flanders counters with a stiff right hand.
Dufu swats away the attempt to clinch by Flanders.
Flanders blocks a jab.
Dufu throws a big shot that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dufu throws a hook to the side of Flanders's head but Flanders sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Flanders tries to counter with a clinch but Dufu shakes him off and moves away.
Dufu throws an overhand right that lands on Flanders's shoulder, as Flanders tries to avoid the shot.
Dufu throws a right hand that misses
and Flanders counters with a stiff right hand.
Dufu looks to land a left hand but Flanders moved out of range nicely.
Flanders tries to clinch there but Dufu circles away.
Nice shot lands for Dufu.
Dufu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dufu misses with a hook.
Flanders ducks under a wild hook from Dufu.
Flanders tries to counter with a clinch but Dufu shakes him off and moves away.
Flanders throws a shot from downtown. Dufu moves away and avoids it.
Dufu went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dufu throws a hook to the side of Flanders's head but Flanders sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dufu misses with a straight right.
Dufu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Flanders moves into the clinch.
Flanders blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dufu misses with some punches.
Flanders misses with a punch on the inside.
Dufu misses with the head strike.
Dufu lands with a right to the head.
Flanders scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Flanders.
Dufu lands a nice uppercut.
Dufu misses with some punches.
Dufu tries to work over Flanders's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Flanders misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Flanders.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dufu can't find room to land a body shot as Flanders controls the action.
Dufu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Dufu fails to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flanders lands a nice uppercut.
Flanders's coach down at THE GYM (20 Elite coaches on the Island !!!) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Flanders's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Flanders lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dufu backwards.
Flanders misses with a hook from the clinch.
Flanders presses Dufu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Flanders lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dufu.
Dufu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dufu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Flanders.
Dufu lands a lovely overhand right.
Dufu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dufu misses with an uppercut.
Flanders doesn't manage to clinch there - Dufu circles away.
Dufu moves out of range of the strikes.
A combination from Dufu does no damage.
Nice jab there from Dufu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flanders is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dufu misses with the combination.
A big left from Dufu misses.
Flanders wants to counter with a clinch but Dufu pushes him away.
Flanders closes the distance and clinches.
A short body shot lands from Flanders as the two fighters clinch.
Dufu has a couple of punches blocked by Flanders.
Dufu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Flanders scores with a shoulder strike.
Dufu struggles to land a body shot inside as Flanders controls his hands.
Flanders misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Flanders.
Flanders lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Flanders lands with a right to the head.
Dufu presses Flanders against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dufu gets through Flanders's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dufu has a couple of punches blocked by Flanders.
Dufu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flanders tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from Flanders.
Dufu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Flanders.
Still in the clinch, Dufu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dufu misses with a punch on the inside.
Dufu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dufu working aggressively here.
Dufu misses with the head strike.
Dufu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Flanders backwards.
Flanders lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dufu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dufu tries to throw a body punch but Flanders avoids it by throwing Dufu back against the cage.
Dufu breaks from the clinch.
Dufu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dufu misses with an uppercut
and Flanders counters by clinching up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dufu misses with a punch on the inside.
Flanders lands a hook that snaps the head of Dufu backwards.
Dufu blocks a body shot from Flanders.
Dufu misses with a punch on the inside.
Dufu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tupa Dufu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ned Flanders's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dufu misses with an uppercut
and Flanders counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Flanders doesn't manage to clinch there - Dufu circles away.
Dufu throwing a counter right hand but Flanders manages to avoid it.
Dufu lands with a straight right. Flanders didn't see that one coming.
Flanders uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dufu.
Flanders ducks under a wild hook from Dufu.
Dufu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Flanders slips under a jab from Dufu.
Dufu misses the jab.
Dufu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Flanders can do to turn this around?
Flanders drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dufu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flanders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dufu scores with a hook to the body. Flanders takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dufu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Flanders tries to clinch there but Dufu circles away.
A big right from Flanders misses.
Flanders is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dufu misses with a lunging right hand
and Flanders counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dufu working aggressively here.
Dufu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Flanders throws a head punch that misses.
Flanders works on Dufu's body with a couple of short punches.
Flanders lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dufu swings wildly with an uppercut but Flanders uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Dufu.
Dufu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Flanders uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dufu.
Dufu throws the left hand but Flanders avoids the punch easily.
Dufu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dufu throws out a loose jab but Flanders uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dufu lands with a nice body punch.
Dufu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dufu sets himself, and Flanders steps forward looking for the clinch! Dufu avoids it this time.
Flanders is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dufu.
Dufu appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dufu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Flanders counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flanders slips a jab and a cross from Dufu.
Dufu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Flanders moves into the clinch.
Dufu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Flanders closes the distance and clinches.
Flanders misses with a body punch.
Dufu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dufu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dufu throws a jab when Flanders was well out of range.
Dufu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Flanders ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fight stays on the outside here - Flanders looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dufu cracks Flanders with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Flanders clinches up with Dufu and pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dufu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Flanders backwards.
Dufu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dufu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Flanders in his tracks.
Dufu has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A swing and a miss from Dufu.
Flanders wants to clinch up but Dufu keeps it at a distance.
Flanders is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Flanders takes one to the chin there.
Dufu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Flanders tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dufu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dufu lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dufu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dufu misses with a looping left.
Flanders looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dufu throws a series of punches but Flanders moves out of range.
Flanders tries to clinch up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flanders throws a body shot but no joy.
Dufu swats away the attempt to clinch by Flanders.
Dufu lands a head shot.
Dufu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dufu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dufu throws an overhand right that lands on Flanders's shoulder, as Flanders tries to avoid the shot.
Flanders is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Flanders is looking to clinch but Dufu is avoiding it.
Dufu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Flanders takes one to the chin there.
Dufu misses with a hook
and Flanders counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tupa Dufu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ned Flanders's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Flanders tries to clinch but Dufu moves out of range.
Flanders closes the distance and pushes Dufu back into the cage.
Dufu has a couple of punches blocked by Flanders.
Dufu gets through Flanders's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dufu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dufu misses with the head strike.
Ned Flanders seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dufu throws a punch but it's blocked by Flanders.
Flanders misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dufu has a couple of punches blocked by Flanders.
Flanders tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dufu's elbow.
Dufu blocks an uppercut.
Flanders makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dufu misses with the head strike.
Flanders lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flanders throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Flanders blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Flanders makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Flanders makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Flanders.
A left hand lands to the body for Flanders.
Dufu has a couple of punches blocked by Flanders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flanders misses with a punch to the body.
Dufu throws a punch but it's blocked by Flanders.
Dufu prevents a body shot from Flanders.
Dufu manages to break the clinch.
Dufu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flanders was well out of range. Poor timing from Dufu.
Flanders scores with a jab to the head.
Dufu goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tupa Dufu is winning the standup battle so far.
Flanders scores with a jab to the head.
Dufu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Flanders circles away quickly and effectively.
Flanders bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dufu throws a jab when Flanders was well out of range.
Dufu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Flanders is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Flanders has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dufu finds it's way round the side to connect with Flanders's head.
Dufu lands a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flanders tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dufu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ned Flanders has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dufu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Flanders moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Flanders.
Flanders scores with a shot to the side of Dufu's head.
Flanders scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dufu throws a head punch that misses.
Dufu breaks from the clinch.
Flanders fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dufu misses with a hook
and Flanders counters by moving into the clinch.
Dufu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dufu throws a jab but it's blocked by Flanders.
Dufu scores with a jab. Flanders acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dufu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Flanders on the side of the head.
Dufu misses with a hook.
Flanders tries to clinch up but Dufu circles away and keeps his distance.
Dufu throws an overhand right that lands on Flanders's shoulder, as Flanders tries to avoid the shot.
Flanders wants to counter the offense by Dufu and move into the clinch position.
A jab from Dufu misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dufu lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Flanders is rocked!
Dufu drops Flanders with a naaaaasty hook - Flanders is in real trouble here! Dufu dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tupa Dufu!
A relieved looking Tupa Dufu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Glorious Superior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlotte Hardwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Glorious Superior!
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, Charlotte Hardwood!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Santiago Holmes and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Superior or perhaps it was just good defense by Hardwood, which made it look bad.
Superior scores with a nice right hand.
Superior digs a good body shot into Hardwood's ribs.
Superior has a takedown stuffed.
Despite the aggression on Hardwood's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Superior slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Superior shoots in and gets a takedown into Hardwood's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardwood controlling the position.
Hardwood working a defensive guard here.
Hardwood being controlled here, momentarily.
Hardwood wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hardwood is continuing to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Superior wants to pass the guard but Hardwood is keeping the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Charlotte Hardwood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hardwood avoids the body shot from Superior.
Hardwood swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Superior lands a jab.
Superior throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hardwood sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Hardwood's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Superior connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hardwood. Hardwood circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Superior clobbers Hardwood with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A jab from Superior misses.
Hardwood unleashes a big counter combination but Superior bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Superior bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Superior missing with a left hand there. Hardwood was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Superior connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Superior looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Superior with a hook.
Superior with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Superior throws a body shot but no joy.
Superior closes the distance and pushes Hardwood back into the cage.
Hardwood is trying to break the clinch but Superior is controlling him.
Superior doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hardwood tries to score a body lock takedown but Superior shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Superior lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardwood changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Superior fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice jab there from Superior.
Superior connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Superior does it's job there.
Superior closes the distance and clinches.
Come on Superior - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hardwood changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Superior fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Glorious Superior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlotte Hardwood.
Nice uppercut there from Superior.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glorious Superior dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Superior throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Superior looks to throw the jab but Hardwood is out of range.
Superior with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Superior is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hardwood can do to turn this around?
Superior scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Charlotte Hardwood is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Superior shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hardwood as he jumps to the side.
Hardwood stuffs the takedown.
Hardwood is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Superior lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hardwood at a distance.
Superior throws a body shot but no joy.
Hardwood lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Superior moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardwood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Superior thuds his right hand into Hardwood's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Superior lands a jab to the head.
Superior fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Hardwood on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glorious Superior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Superior dives in and grabs Hardwood's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hardwood pushes down on Superior's head and hops out.
Hardwood unleashes a big counter combination but Superior bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Superior swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hardwood counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Glorious Superior has been cut.
Superior misses with a looping left.
Hardwood is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Superior cracks Hardwood with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardwood is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hardwood staying out of range there.
Hardwood lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Superior moves into the clinch.
Hardwood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Superior tries to throw a body punch but Hardwood avoids it by throwing Superior back against the cage.
Hardwood blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Superior swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hardwood blocking some punches.
Hardwood is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Superior gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hardwood is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Superior scores with a nice hook to the head.
Superior doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Superior digs a right hand underneath Hardwood's ribcage. Hardwood let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Superior works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Superior goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hardwood prevents it.
Hardwood wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Superior has him pressed against the cage.
Hardwood has Superior pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Superior manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Superior misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hardwood is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hardwood has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Superior is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Superior will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hardwood up against the cage.
Hardwood wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hardwood is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Superior is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hardwood tries for a takedown. No joy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Superior.
Hardwood has a couple of punches blocked by Superior.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Superior creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Superior keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hardwood's efforts to push away.
Superior tries to throw a body punch but Hardwood avoids it by throwing Superior back against the cage.
Hardwood being controlled against the cage.
Superior misses with a body punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hardwood is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Superior pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Superior has a couple of punches blocked by Hardwood.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glorious Superior dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Glorious Superior's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hardwood avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Superior doesn't manage to clinch there - Hardwood circles away.
Superior shoots in for a takedown but Hardwood shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Despite the aggression on Hardwood's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Superior takes a swing at Hardwood's ribcage but misses.
Hardwood lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hardwood avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hardwood is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Superior wants to clinch
letting Hardwood counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Superior stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Superior dives in for a single leg takedown but Hardwood sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hardwood throws a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Superior fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hardwood to the ground. Superior is now in Hardwood's guard.
Hardwood not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hardwood looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hardwood is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hardwood escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Superior gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Superior not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hardwood keeping moving, preventing Superior from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardwood is pulling down on Superior's head to control his posture.
Superior controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Superior scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Superior shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hardwood manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Superior passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hardwood being controlled for a moment.
Superior is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hardwood is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Superior is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hardwood has escaped the position, nice work there.
Superior tries to move to mount but Hardwood blocks the move with his legs.
Superior working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hardwood is looking for a sweep.
Superior looking to control but instead Hardwood has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Superior is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hardwood sees it coming and defends easily.
Hardwood is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Superior pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Superior seems to be looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Glorious Superior showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Superior 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:26
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glorious Superior!
In his post fight interview, Glorious Superior gave a big smile as he said 'Bow before your Glorious Superior!'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Razval Saraev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zadimus Delacroix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zadimus Delacroix will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Razval Saraev!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Zadimus Delacroix!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Michael Johnstone and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Delacroix lands a left and a right that send Saraev crashing to the mat, dazed. Delacroix thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Saraev is rocked!
It looks like Razval Saraev has been cut.
Saraev keeps the fight on the outside.
Oh Saraev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Delacroix moves into range and clinches up with Saraev.
Delacroix lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Saraev or not.
Delacroix makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Delacroix.
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!
Delacroix throws a big uppercut that drops Saraev! More strikes from Delacroix and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Saraev lies dazed against the cage as Delacroix celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zadimus Delacroix!
Zadimus Delacroix is the new welterweight champion!
Zadimus Delacroix decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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