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Highland Challenge 26 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ronald Fredrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zsiga Venczel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fredrick's entrance music is Lil Jon & The Eastside Boyz: Throw It Up. A fine choice. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ronald Fredrick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Zsiga Venczel!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Daniel Franklin and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fredrick tries to clinch up but Venczel circles away and keeps his distance.
Venczel has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Venczel.
Venczel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Venczel scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fredrick is looking for a sweep.
Venczel looks up at the clock and then as Fredrick takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Venczel smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
An elbow from Venczel crashes against the mat.
Fredrick tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Venczel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Venczel creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Fredrick sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fredrick is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Venczel off and has taken his back!
Venczel tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Fredrick tries to control but Venczel wriggling away.
Fredrick throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Venczel is trying to escape the mount.
Fredrick lands with some strikes.
Venczel manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Venczel moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fredrick has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fredrick is looking to stand up but Venczel won't let him.
Venczel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Fredrick has his foot on Venczel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Venczel works his way back into a safe position though.
Venczel postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Venczel slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back 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.
Fredrick is trying to control the position but Venczel postures up.
Fredrick looking to hit a scissor sweep but Venczel is one step ahead there.
Venczel scoring with punches to the head and body.
Venczel cracks Fredrick with a solid left hand.
Fredrick has momentary wrist control but Venczel slips an elbow through the middle.
Fredrick throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fredrick is breathing heavily.
Venczel postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Venczel working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fredrick's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Venczel postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Venczel with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Venczel connects with a couple of short punches.
Venczel lands a couple of elbows.
Venczel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Venczel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fredrick's guard.
Venczel is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Venczel working Fredrick over with strikes.
Fredrick has hold of Venczel's hands but Venczel slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Venczel controlling the action here.
Venczel drops an elbow to the side of Fredrick's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredrick is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Venczel scores with a couple of nice shots.
Venczel is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fredrick taking some punishment here, with Venczel in his half guard.
Fredrick is rocked!
Venczel controlling the action here.
Venczel slips a nice elbow through Fredrick's hands, connecting with Fredrick's forehead.
Oh Fredrick is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Venczel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Venczel is taking a breather. Fredrick says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Fredrick seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Venczel is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zsiga Venczel dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Venczel gets a clinch.
Venczel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fredrick pushes off an throws an elbow but Venczel leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fredrick misses with an elbow over the top.
Fredrick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Venczel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big right from Fredrick misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fredrick looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Venczel shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fredrick tries to roll over but Venczel keeps him under control.
Venczel is taking a breather. Fredrick says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Venczel.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Venczel lands a nice short elbow.
Venczel performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Fredrick is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Venczel scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fredrick is trying to maintain the position but Venczel is very close to passing his half guard.
Venczel lands strikes from half guard.
Venczel scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Venczel content to control rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Venczel 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.
Venczel seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Venczel passes to full mount!
Fredrick takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Venczel's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zsiga Venczel!
A very excited looking Zsiga Venczel 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 Ronald Fredrick had this to say: 'I'll see you soon!!!'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Portia Perez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arturo Alvarado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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130 lbs
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168 cm
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142 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Portia Perez!
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, Arturo Alvarado!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, David Hoff and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarado looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Perez blocks a head kick by Alvarado.
Perez blocks a head kick by Alvarado.
Alvarado lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Perez circles away quickly and effectively.
Alvarado misses with a low kick.
Alvarado keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Alvarado cracks a nice hook into Perez's ribs.
Alvarado keeps Perez at a distance using the push kick.
Alvarado closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Alvarado lands in his opponent's guard.
Perez working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Alvarado has passed into half guard!
Perez is not content to let Alvarado control the position.
Alvarado throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Alvarado is trying to work for a kimura but Perez is defending well.
Alvarado throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez is defending against the submission attempts here by Alvarado.
Alvarado tries to pass the half guard into mount. Perez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Perez wants to improve his position but Alvarado is controlling well.
Alvarado prevents Perez from standing back up.
Alvarado seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Perez is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Arturo Alvarado!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renato Rebelo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Govan Vango (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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218 lbs
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216 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Self confident |
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Decent boxing
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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, Renato Rebelo!
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, Govan Vango!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Winston Alpacca and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rebelo takes a swing at Vango's ribcage but misses.
Vango moves out of range as Rebelo strikes.
Rebelo moves out of range as Vango strikes.
Rebelo tries to close the distance and clinch but Vango swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vango looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rebelo lands a nice hook to Vango's body. Vango takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rebelo throws a nice looking combination but Vango bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vango dips to his left and cracks Rebelo with an uppercut!
Rebelo lands a really nice looking cross but Vango seems unphased.
Vango works Rebelo's body with a nice hook.
Rebelo scores with a one two! Vango had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rebelo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rebelo has Vango up against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Rebelo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vango wants a takedown but no success here.
Vango tries to score a body lock takedown but Rebelo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vango takes a shot to the head.
Vango is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rebelo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Renato Rebelo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Govan Vango.
Nice body punch from Rebelo - that landed with a thud.
A left hand lands to the body for Rebelo.
Rebelo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vango tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rebelo lands a hook that snaps the head of Vango backwards.
Rebelo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vango.
Vango looks winded!
Rebelo is leaning against Vango and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Rebelo.
Vango takes a shot to the head.
Vango is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rebelo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Rebelo.
Vango drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rebelo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A body shot lands from Rebelo.
Rebelo stalling the fight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rebelo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rebelo slowing the pace effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Rebelo.
Still in the clinch, Rebelo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rebelo lands an uppercut.
Rebelo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vango backwards.
A short body shot lands from Rebelo as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Rebelo on the inside.
Rebelo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rebelo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rebelo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rebelo is working Vango over against the cage.
Rebelo digs a right hand underneath Vango's ribcage. Vango let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hand to the body from Rebelo.
Rebelo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vango or not.
Nice body punch from Rebelo.
Nice body punch from Rebelo.
Rebelo has Vango pushed against the cage.
Rebelo presses Vango against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rebelo lands a left hand.
A short right from Rebelo.
Rebelo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rebelo gets through Vango's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rebelo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vango drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rebelo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rebelo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Rebelo.
Rebelo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rebelo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rebelo lands a body shot.
Rebelo scores with a hook to the body.
Rebelo lands with a light punch inside.
Rebelo is leaning against Vango and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rebelo lands a nice uppercut.
The referee calls for Rebelo to work.
Rebelo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A shot in the inside from Rebelo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rebelo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rebelo lands a body shot.
Rebelo lands with a short shot to the head.
Rebelo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vango tries for a takedown but Rebelo manages to get underhooks.
Rebelo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rebelo scores with a shot to the side of Vango's head.
Rebelo pushes Vango back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rebelo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rebelo lands a right hand.
Vango tries for a takedown but Rebelo manages to get underhooks.
Rebelo cracks Vango with a nice body shot.
The referee calls for Rebelo to work.
Rebelo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rebelo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rebelo.
A right hand to the body from Rebelo.
Rebelo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vango backwards.
Rebelo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rebelo lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renato Rebelo 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.
Good exchange - Rebelo coming out on top.
Rebelo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rebelo tests Vango's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vango is rocked!
Rebelo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vango can do to turn this around?
Vango shoots for a double leg takedown but Rebelo sprawls well. He's pushed Vango's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rebelo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rebelo misses with a body shot.
Renato Rebelo is winning the standup battle so far.
Rebelo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rebelo closes the distance and clinches.
Rebelo pushes Vango back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rebelo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Rebelo.
Vango drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rebelo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rebelo closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rebelo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Vango up against the cage.
Vango is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rebelo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vango or not.
Rebelo lands a hook that snaps the head of Vango backwards.
Rebelo works on Vango's body with a couple of short punches.
Rebelo digs a right hand into Vango's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vango's gas tank.
Rebelo scores with a hook to the body.
Rebelo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vango backwards.
Rebelo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rebelo lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Rebelo.
Vango stops a takedown attempt from Rebelo.
Rebelo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good body shot from Rebelo.
A bit of stalling here from Rebelo.
Rebelo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vangos head.
A short left from Rebelo.
Vango is looking to take this one to the mat.
Renato Rebelo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Govan Vango.
Rebelo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rebelo.
Rebelo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vango backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rebelo scores with a shot to the side of Vango's head.
Rebelo lands a hook that snaps the head of Vango backwards.
Good body shot from Rebelo.
Rebelo lands with a light punch inside.
Vango drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rebelo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rebelo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Rebelo.
Rebelo digs a right hand underneath Vango's ribcage. Vango let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rebelo scores with a hook to the body.
A body shot lands from Rebelo.
Rebelo lands with a short shot to the head.
Rebelo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rebelo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vango backwards.
Rebelo presses Vango against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rebelo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rebelo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rebelo stalling in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Rebelo - that landed with a thud.
Rebelo gets through Vango's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rebelo cracks Vango with a nice body shot.
Rebelo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rebelo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Rebelo as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rebelo.
Rebelo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rebelo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short body shot lands from Rebelo as the two fighters clinch.
Renato Rebelo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A left hand lands to the body for Rebelo.
A right hand to the body from Rebelo.
Vango wants a takedown but no success here.
Rebelo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rebelo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vango gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rebelo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vango tries for a takedown but Rebelo manages to get underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rebelo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rebelo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rebelo lands a hook that snaps the head of Vango backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rebelo pushes Vango back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rebelo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vango backwards.
Rebelo lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Rebelo on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Rebelo.
Rebelo lands an uppercut.
Rebelo gets through Vango's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vango is still on wobbly legs! Can Rebelo finish him?
Rebelo lands a nice uppercut.
Rebelo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rebelo.
A short right from Rebelo.
A body shot lands from Rebelo.
Rebelo lands with a left to the head.
Rebelo scores with a shot to the side of Vango's head.
Nice body punch from Rebelo - that landed with a thud.
Rebelo pushes Vango against the cage. Rebelo is working some dirty boxing. Rebelo pushes off with a quick right hook! Vango goes down! Vango tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Rebelo moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Renato Rebelo!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eldar Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Hackney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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285 lbs
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227 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eldar Smith!
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, Eric Hackney!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Sandra Marshall and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hackney looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Smith scores with a sloppy right hand. Hackney should have avoided that one.
It looks like Eric Hackney has been cut.
Hackney wants to clinch.
Smith lands with a right hand.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
Smith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smith lands a glancing blow to the side of Hackney's head.
Smith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Smith punishes Hackney's body with a nice straight punch.
Eldar Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith works Hackney's body with a nice hook.
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!
Hackney takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hackney takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smith cracks Hackney with a hook to the temple - Hackney is on wobbly legs here! Smith swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Hackney falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Smith wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Eldar Smith!
After winning the bout, Eldar Smith thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sipho Kunene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and I Hate Family (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sipho Kunene has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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280 lbs
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270 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sipho Kunene!
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, I Hate Family!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Daniel Franklin and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kunene scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Family tries to clinch up but Kunene circles away and keeps his distance.
Family scores with a jab. Kunene acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Some wild striking there from Kunene.
Family throws out a counter right but Kunene avoids it with no problem.
Kunene looks to throw the jab but Family is out of range.
No joy there for Family, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kunene swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Family.
A slow jab from Family misses its intended target.
Family rushes Kunene and presses him up against the cage.
Family swings wildly with an uppercut but Kunene uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kunene swings wildly with an uppercut but Family uses good head movement to avoid it.
Family is trying to force a seperation but Kunene has the dominant position.
Family scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Family misses with a hook from the clinch.
Family tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Our sources have told us that Kunene has been working on his elbows in the gym.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Family blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kunene connects with a knee to the head.
Family fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kunene throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Family misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kunene pulls guard effortlessly.
Family stopping the sweep attempt from Kunene.
Family wants to stand but Kunene is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kunene wants to sweep here but Family controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kunene is controlling Family's posture.
Family trying to control the position from guard on top but Kunene is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kunene is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kunene bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Family's guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Family throws a hook but Kunene avoids it easily.
Kunene lands a really nice looking cross but Family seems unphased.
Family throws out a loose jab but Kunene uses good head movement to avoid it.
Family forces Kunene back against the cage and clinches.
Kunene misses with an elbow strike.
Family wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kunene has him pressed against the cage.
Family lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kunene tries to pull guard but Family holds him up against the cage and eventually Kunene drops back down to his feet.
Family lands a body shot in the clinch.
Family tries a body shot but Kunene blocks it.
Family tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Family tries a body shot but Kunene blocks it.
Family misses with a punch on the inside.
Kunene takes a shot to the head.
Family throws a head punch that misses.
Kunene tries to pull guard but Family holds him up against the cage and eventually Kunene drops back down to his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kunene.
Kunene is trying to pull guard but Family turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sipho Kunene. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Family misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kunene blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kunene blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Family.
Family gets through Kunene's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Family swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kunene is trying to pull guard but Family turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kunene jumps guard but Family turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kunene blocks an uppercut.
Kunene throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Family has a couple of punches blocked by Kunene.
We've been informed that Family has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Family working aggressively here.
Family misses with a punch on the inside.
Kunene is trying to pull guard but Family has him pressed against the cage.
Kunene swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kunene trying to land knees to the body.
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!
Kunene doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kunene misses with a hook from the clinch.
Family throws a punch but it's blocked by Kunene.
Kunene swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
I Hate Family dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Family gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Family tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Kunene is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Family buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Family!! Family is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Kunene throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sipho Kunene!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sitichayok Pumapang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Iglesias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Iglesias has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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235 lbs
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225 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sitichayok Pumapang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mike Iglesias!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, David Hoff and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pumapang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pumapang rushes Iglesias and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pumapang pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Iglesias.
Pumapang blocks a body shot from Iglesias.
Pumapang pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pumapang.
It looks like Mike Iglesias has been cut.
Pumapang looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pumapang's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Pumapang lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pumapang looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pumapang misses with a punch on the inside.
Pumapang lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Iglesias takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pumapang creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Iglesias's defenses.
Pumapang lands a damaging elbow.
Iglesias should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
A short uppercut from Pumapang.
Pumapang lands an elbow just above Iglesias 's eye.
That has opened up Mike Iglesias's cut even more.
Nice elbow from Pumapang.
Iglesias tries to pull guard but Pumapang holds him up against the cage and eventually Iglesias drops back down to his feet.
Nice elbow from Pumapang.
Pumapang throws an elbow but it misses.
Iglesias is trying to break the clinch but Pumapang is controlling him.
Nice elbow from Pumapang.
The cut above Mike Iglesias's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Pumapang gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pumapang prevents a body shot from Iglesias.
Pumapang lands an elbow inside that Iglesias shrugs off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pumapang lands an elbow that stopped Iglesias in his tracks for a moment.
Pumapang scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pumapang comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pumapang gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Iglesias dodges an elbow strike from Pumapang.
Iglesias takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mike Iglesias's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Pumapang creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Iglesias's defenses.
Pumapang blocking some punches.
Pumapang lands an elbow inside that Iglesias shrugs off.
Iglesias blocks the elbow strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Iglesias takes an elbow to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pumapang creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Iglesias's defenses.
Iglesias can't find room to land a body shot as Pumapang controls the action.
Iglesias avoids the elbow strike from Pumapang, against the cage.
Pumapang throws an elbow but it misses.
Pumapang throws an elbow but it misses.
Iglesias doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pumapang lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mike Iglesias's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sitichayok Pumapang!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ove Sundberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piston Horiguchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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138 lbs
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139 lbs
2 - 0 - 2 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Ove Sundberg!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 2, fighting out of The Island, Piston Horiguchi!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Santiago Holmes and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horiguchi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sundberg under the eye.
Horiguchi lands with a thumping leg kick.
A combination from Horiguchi does no damage.
Horiguchi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sundberg.
Horiguchi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Horiguchi swings wildly with an uppercut but Sundberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Horiguchi tries to throw a body punch but Sundberg avoids it by throwing Horiguchi back against the cage.
Sundberg is looking to break free of the clinch but Horiguchi has double underhooks.
A short left from Sundberg.
Sundberg is struggling to control the position.
Horiguchi lands an uppercut.
Horiguchi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sundberg blocks an uppercut.
Sundberg definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Horiguchi stalling the fight.
Sundberg letting Horiguchi take a breather here.
Horiguchi lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sundberg blocks a body shot from Horiguchi.
Sundberg misses with some punches.
Sundberg blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Horiguchi on the inside.
Horiguchi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Horiguchi lands an uppercut.
Sundberg has had enough of the clinch but Horiguchi keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Horiguchi.
Sundberg can't find room to land a body shot as Horiguchi controls the action.
Horiguchi has a couple of punches blocked by Sundberg.
Sundberg prevents a body shot from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Horiguchi tries a body shot but Sundberg blocks it.
Horiguchi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Sundberg.
Horiguchi throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sundberg is trying to force a seperation but Horiguchi has the dominant position.
Horiguchi breaks the clinch.
Horiguchi moves into range and clinches up with Sundberg.
Horiguchi misses with a punch on the inside.
Horiguchi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horiguchi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sundberg blocks an elbow strike from Horiguchi.
Still in the clinch, Horiguchi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Horiguchi stalling the fight.
Horiguchi misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Horiguchi.
Sundberg is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Horiguchi throws a punch but it's blocked by Sundberg.
A short body shot lands from Horiguchi as the two fighters clinch.
Sundberg scores with a shot to the side of Horiguchi's head.
Sundberg lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sundberg.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Horiguchi.
Sundberg wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sundberg tries to work over Horiguchi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Horiguchi throws a punch but it's blocked by Sundberg.
Horiguchi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sundberg backwards.
Sundberg breaks the clinch.
Sundberg misses with a series of wild punches.
A cross from Horiguchi lands.
Horiguchi moves into the clinch.
Horiguchi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Horiguchi has a couple of punches blocked by Sundberg.
Horiguchi has Sundberg pressed against the cage, preventing Sundberg from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sundberg blocks a body shot from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sundberg tries to throw a body punch but Horiguchi avoids it by throwing Sundberg back against the cage.
A short left from Horiguchi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi struggles to land a body shot inside as Sundberg controls his hands.
Horiguchi throws a head punch that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Horiguchi fails to land.
Sundberg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sundberg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Sundberg fails to land.
Sundberg breaks from the clinch.
Nice cross by Horiguchi.
Sundberg lands a lovely overhand right.
Horiguchi jabs at Sundberg's body.
Horiguchi lands a nice shot to the body.
Horiguchi cracks Sundberg with a good jab.
Sundberg throws a big shot that misses.
Horiguchi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sundberg lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Horiguchi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piston Horiguchi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Horiguchi. Sundberg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Horiguchi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sundberg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sundberg rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Horiguchi counters with a straight right hand.
Horiguchi throws a right hand that misses
and Sundberg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Horiguchi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Horiguchi throws a low kick, looking for Sundberg's leg but Sundberg calmly moves out of range.
Sundberg checks a leg kick.
Sundberg lands a right hook to the body.
Horiguchi walks into a straight right hand from Sundberg.
Sundberg throws a shot to the body.
Horiguchi swinging wildly here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sundberg takes a swing at Horiguchi's ribcage but misses.
Sundberg throws out a powerful jab.
Ove Sundberg is winning the standup battle so far.
Horiguchi pushes Sundberg up against the cage in a clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sundberg throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sundberg tries a body shot but Horiguchi blocks it.
Horiguchi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sundberg can't break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Sundberg fails to land.
Horiguchi working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Horiguchi fails to land.
Horiguchi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Piston Horiguchi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Horiguchi throws a punch but it's blocked by Sundberg.
Still in the clinch, Horiguchi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Horiguchi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Horiguchi misses with the head strike.
Horiguchi stalling in the clinch but Sundberg improves position.
Sundberg being controlled against the cage.
Horiguchi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sundberg backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Horiguchi fails to land.
Sundberg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Horiguchi lands a body punch.
Horiguchi gets through Sundberg's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Sundberg.
A short right from Sundberg on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horiguchi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sundberg.
Sundberg throws a punch but it's blocked by Horiguchi.
Horiguchi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sundberg backwards.
Sundberg swings wildly with an uppercut but Horiguchi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Sundberg fails to land.
Horiguchi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Horiguchi stalls.
Horiguchi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sundberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Horiguchi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A knee to the head by Horiguchi.
Sundberg lands a body shot.
Sundberg lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Horiguchi.
Sundberg leaning against his opponent.
Horiguchi misses with some punches.
Horiguchi misses with the head strike.
Sundberg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Horiguchi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sundberg blocking some punches.
Horiguchi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Horiguchi misses the body punch
and Sundberg counters with a left to the body.
Sundberg lands a jab to Horiguchi's midsection.
Horiguchi tries to clinch but Sundberg is having none of it.
Sundberg throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sundberg punishes Horiguchi's body with a nice straight punch.
A punch combination from Sundberg misses.
Horiguchi works Sundberg's body with a nice hook.
Sundberg takes one on the button.
Horiguchi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Horiguchi misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Sundberg to counter with a crisp jab.
Horiguchi connects with a single shot there.
Sundberg takes a swing at Horiguchi's ribcage but misses.
Horiguchi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Horiguchi has Sundberg up against the cage in a clinch.
Horiguchi blocks an uppercut.
Sundberg is trying to break the clinch but Horiguchi has him pressed against the cage.
Horiguchi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Horiguchi.
Horiguchi throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Piston Horiguchi 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.
Horiguchi misses with a body punch
and Sundberg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Horiguchi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sundberg throws out the jab.
Sundberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Horiguchi was well out of range. Poor timing from Sundberg.
Sundberg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Horiguchi.
Horiguchi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Horiguchi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sundberg counters with a stiff right hand.
Horiguchi swings for the body but Sundberg moves out of range.
Horiguchi throws a leg kick but Sundberg checks it.
Sundberg digs a good body shot into Horiguchi's ribs.
A jab from Horiguchi misses.
Horiguchi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sundberg counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horiguchi scores with a jab. Sundberg acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sundberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Sundberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Horiguchi tries to clinch there but Sundberg circles away.
Horiguchi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sundberg.
Horiguchi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Sundberg misses the target.
Sundberg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Horiguchi.
Sundberg misses with a wild body shot.
Sundberg lands a jab to Horiguchi's midsection.
Horiguchi misses with a hook to the body
and Sundberg counters with a left to the body.
Horiguchi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sundberg moves away.
A left and a right from Sundberg both land. Nice combination.
Sundberg with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sundberg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Horiguchi.
Sundberg is looking for a counter combo.
Nice shot lands for Horiguchi.
Sundberg moves out of range as Horiguchi strikes.
Horiguchi avoids the body shot from Sundberg.
Horiguchi tries to clinch but Sundberg moves out of range.
Horiguchi slips under a jab from Sundberg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sundberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horiguchi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sundberg.
Sundberg swings for the body but Horiguchi moves out of range.
Horiguchi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sundberg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Donk. Sundberg catches Horiguchi right on the button with a cross.
Horiguchi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Sundberg. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sundberg.
Sundberg rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Horiguchi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Horiguchi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sundberg throwing a counter right hand but Horiguchi manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Horiguchi tries to close the distance and clinch but Sundberg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Piston Horiguchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sundberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Horiguchi was well out of range. Poor timing from Sundberg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi takes one to the side of the head.
Horiguchi is looking to clinch.
Sundberg catches Horiguchi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Horiguchi throws a hook but Sundberg avoids it easily.
Sundberg appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sundberg scores with a sloppy right hand. Horiguchi should have avoided that one.
Horiguchi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sundberg slips under a jab from Horiguchi.
Sundberg misses with an uppercut
and Horiguchi counters with a stiff right hand.
Sundberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Horiguchi is just out of range.
Horiguchi misses with a two punch combination.
Sundberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Horiguchi throws a low kick but Sundberg moves out of range easily.
Horiguchi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Donk. Horiguchi catches Sundberg right on the button with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sundberg darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Horiguchi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sundberg fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Horiguchi misses with a left hand
and Sundberg counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sundberg throws an overhand right that lands on Horiguchi's shoulder, as Horiguchi tries to avoid the shot.
Sundberg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Horiguchi.
Sundberg scores with a hook to the body. Horiguchi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sundberg misses the shot to the body.
Horiguchi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice defenses there by Sundberg.
Horiguchi fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ove Sundberg clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Horiguchi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Sundberg wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sundberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sundberg throws a jab when Horiguchi was well out of range.
Horiguchi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sundberg counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Horiguchi thinking.
Sundberg lands a nice shot to the body.
Horiguchi throws a leg kick
and Sundberg counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A looping hook to the body misses from Horiguchi. Sundberg does a little dance to reset his feet.
A cross from Horiguchi lands.
Sundberg lands with a nice body punch.
Horiguchi scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sundberg. Horiguchi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sundberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Horiguchi misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Sundberg counter with a right hand.
Horiguchi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice cross by Horiguchi.
Horiguchi fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Horiguchi - just one landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sundberg. Horiguchi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sundberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sundberg misses the shot to the body.
Horiguchi clinches up with Sundberg and pushes him back against the cage.
Horiguchi swings wildly with an uppercut but Sundberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sundberg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sundberg misses with a straight left.
A jab lands there for Horiguchi.
Horiguchi swings widly with a right hand
and Sundberg counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sundberg is looking to wear down Horiguchi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sundberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Horiguchi is just out of range.
Horiguchi moves into range and clinches up with Sundberg.
Sundberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sundberg's elbow.
Sundberg manages to break the clinch.
Sundberg scores with a three punch combo!
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!
Sundberg lands a nice hook to Horiguchi's body. Horiguchi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Horiguchi throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Sundberg counter with a right hand.
Horiguchi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sundbergs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sundberg avoids the body shot from Horiguchi.
Sundberg keeps the fight on the outside.
Sundberg punishes Horiguchi's body with a nice straight punch.
Horiguchi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sundberg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sundberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Horiguchi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sundberg lands a nice shot that snaps Horiguchi's head back.
Sundberg tries to bum rush Horiguchi with a series of wild strikes but Horiguchi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Horiguchi moves forwards but Sundberg connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sundberg looks to throw the jab but Horiguchi is out of range.
Sundberg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Horiguchi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sundberg misses with an uppercut. Horiguchi saw that one coming.
Horiguchi throws a hook but Sundberg blocks it.
Sundberg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Horiguchi tries to clinch up but Sundberg circles away and keeps his distance.
Horiguchi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sundberg swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Horiguchi counters with a body kick.
Sundberg takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Horiguchi tries to clinch up but Sundberg circles away and keeps his distance.
Sundberg scores with a jab.
Sundberg lands with a good body shot.
Sundberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sundberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Horiguchi moves away.
Horiguchi misses the jab.
Horiguchi lands a head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Horiguchi swings for the body but Sundberg moves out of range.
Sundberg keeps the fight on the outside.
Horiguchi catches Sundberg with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sundberg checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sundberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Horiguchi was well out of range. Poor timing from Sundberg.
Horiguchi slips a jab from Sundberg.
Sundberg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Horiguchi misses with a low kick as Sundberg jumps back.
Horiguchi slips a straight right by Sundberg.
Crunch! Horiguchi slams his shin into Sundberg's torso.
Sundberg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ove Sundberg had his way with Piston Horiguchi in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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.
Sundberg takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sundberg misses with a two punch combination.
Horiguchi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Horiguchi throws a poor cross that misses
and Sundberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Horiguchi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Horiguchi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Horiguchi missing with a left hand there. Sundberg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Horiguchi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sundberg throws a nice looking combination but Horiguchi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Horiguchi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Horiguchi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A punch combination from Horiguchi misses.
Horiguchi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Horiguchi wants to counter the offense by Sundberg and move into the clinch position.
Sundberg avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horiguchi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheers as Sundberg lands an impressive looking overhand right. Horiguchi doesn't seem phased though.
Some wild striking there from Sundberg.
The fight stays on the outside here - Horiguchi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sundberg misses with a jab, cross combination.
Horiguchi feints a counter leg kick.
Horiguchi lands a jab-cross combination.
Horiguchi defending well as Sundberg loads up on a big left hand.
Sundberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Horiguchi blocks a jab.
Horiguchi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Horiguchi throws a leg kick but Sundberg sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sundberg misses with a punch to the body.
Sundberg lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sundberg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sundberg looking to slow down the pace here.
Horiguchi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Horiguchi digs a right hand into Sundberg's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sundberg's gas tank.
Horiguchi just leaning against Sundberg, taking a breather.
Sundberg lands a left hand.
Sundberg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Horiguchi gets through Sundberg's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sundberg lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Horiguchi.
Horiguchi tries a body shot but Sundberg blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Horiguchi.
Sundberg tries a body shot but Horiguchi blocks it.
Sundberg is trying to break the clinch but Horiguchi is controlling him.
Horiguchi misses with the head strike.
Sundberg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sundberg blocks an uppercut.
Sundberg is looking to break free of the clinch but Horiguchi has double underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Horiguchi.
Sundberg wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Horiguchi has him pressed against the cage.
Horiguchi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Horiguchi working aggressively here.
Horiguchi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sundberg backwards.
Sundberg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Horiguchi misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi misses with a body punch.
Sundberg presses Horiguchi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sundberg working hard to break the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sundberg takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Horiguchi.
Horiguchi gets through Sundberg's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Horiguchi lands a hook that snaps the head of Sundberg backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horiguchi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sundberg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Horiguchi.
Horiguchi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sundberg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Horiguchi backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Piston Horiguchi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Horiguchi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 48:47
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 47:48
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Piston Horiguchi!
Piston Horiguchi is the new bantamweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Spinolio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivan Spinolio is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ivan Spinolio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hank Holmes!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Santiago Holmes and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmes rushes Spinolio and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Spinolio prevents a takedown attempt there.
A left hand lands to the body for Holmes.
Holmes unloads a knee to the mid-section. Spinolio lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Spinolio is breathing heavily.
Holmes pulls Spinolio into guard.
Holmes has his feet on Spinolio's thighs here. He's pushed Spinolio off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Spinolio screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hank Holmes!
A relieved looking Hank Holmes 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phil Hellmuth Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Machado (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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Phil Hellmuth Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Carlos Machado!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Winston Alpacca and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Hellmuth Jr.
Phil Hellmuth Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hellmuth Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Machado, pushing him back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hellmuth Jr lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Carlos Machado has been cut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hellmuth Jr lands a nice elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hellmuth Jr comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr lands an elbow just above Machado 's eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice elbow from Hellmuth Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hellmuth Jr gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Machado tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hellmuth Jr lands a damaging elbow.
That has opened up Carlos Machado's cut even more.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr is working Machado over against the cage.
Hellmuth Jr lands an elbow inside that Machado shrugs off.
Good body shot from Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The cut above Carlos Machado's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Machado jumps guard but Hellmuth Jr turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Phil Hellmuth Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Machado.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hellmuth Jr lands an elbow inside.
Machado takes an elbow to the forehead.
Carlos Machado's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Hellmuth Jr drops Machado onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Machado is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Machado is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Carlos Machado's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Phil Hellmuth Jr!
Phil Hellmuth Jr took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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