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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mark Sweeney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Woo Kidd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Woo Kidd is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mark Sweeney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Woo Kidd!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Sandra Marshall and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kidd lands with a shot to the body.
Sweeney has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad The Island in the buildup to the fight.
Sweeney pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Kidd misses.
Kidd scores with a jab.
Kidd slips under a jab from Sweeney.
A little jabbing left from Kidd on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kidd scores with a jab. Sweeney acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Woo Kidd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sweeney slips a jab and a cross from Kidd.
Kidd lands a jab to Sweeney's midsection.
Kidd with a nice cross.
Sweeney looks to land a combination but Kidd avoids it well.
A left and a right from Kidd both land. Nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kidd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've been informed that Kidd has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Sweeney takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kidd throws a right hand that Sweeney ducks under and follows up with a left that Sweeney also avoids with ease.
Kidd gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Woo Kidd has been cut.
Sweeney closes the distance and clinches.
Sweeney misses with some punches.
Kidd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice combination there by Kidd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sweeney throws an off balance right hand
and Kidd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sweeney is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kidd.
Sweeney swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Sweeney misses its intended target.
Sweeney dives in for a single leg takedown but Kidd sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sweeney takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kidd throws a body punch but Sweeney moves out of range.
Kidd connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kidd staying out of range there.
Kidd avoids the body shot from Sweeney.
Sweeney throws an overhand right that lands on Kidd's shoulder, as Kidd tries to avoid the shot.
Kidd has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kidd lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sweeney circles away quickly and effectively.
Kidd throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sweeney.
Sweeney just misses with a punch to the body.
Kidd tries to bum rush Sweeney with a series of wild strikes but Sweeney uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sweeney throws a lazy uppercut
and Sweeney takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sweeney shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kidd as he avoids it easily.
Kidd misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sweeney takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kidd is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kidd jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kidd staying out of range there.
Kidd with a nice cross.
Sweeney is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kidd's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Kidd misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kidd keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A shot to the body from Kidd misses
and Sweeney counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kidd throws a nice looking combination but Sweeney bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A shot to the body from Sweeney misses
and Kidd counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sweeney is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Woo Kidd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kidd moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sweeney showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kidd.
Sweeney clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sweeney throws a punch but it's blocked by Kidd.
Sweeney tries to score a body lock takedown but Kidd shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Sweeney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kidd can't break the clinch.
Sweeney misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sweeney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sweeney breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big right from Sweeney misses.
Kidd drops his hands momentarily and Sweeney takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Some wild striking there from Kidd.
Kidd lands a two punch combo.
Sweeney looks to land a right hand but Kidd moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Kidd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kidd throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sweeney takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kidd slips under a jab.
A punch combination from Sweeney misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sweeney takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kidd scores with a shot to the body.
Kidd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sweeney drops his hands momentarily and Kidd takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kidd digs a good hook to Sweeney's body.
The fighters circling - Sweeney throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Sweeney misses.
Sweeney darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kidd wants to control but Sweeney is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Woo Kidd dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Woo Kidd's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sweeney scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sweeney throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kidd is concentrating on defense, preventing Sweeney from advancing position.
Sweeney throwing shots but Kidd is blocking nicely.
Sweeney is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kidd manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sweeney scoring with some ground and pound.
Sweeney trying to control the position from guard on top but Kidd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kidd is trying to control the position but Sweeney postures up.
Sweeney might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sweeney landing some decent shots from guard.
Sweeney keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kidd's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sweeney trying to control the position from guard on top but Kidd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sweeney loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kidd is pulling down on Sweeney's head to control his posture.
Kidd wants to stand but Sweeney is controlling the position.
Sweeney trying to control the position from guard on top but Kidd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sweeney throws an elbow that misses. Kidd uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sweeney's guard. Nice move by Kidd!
Sweeney wants to sweep here but Kidd controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kidd looking to pass the guard.
Kidd is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Let's hope that Kidd has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Sweeney keeping moving, preventing Kidd from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sweeney trying to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kidd misses with a wild combination.
Kidd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Woo Kidd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sweeney has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sweeney there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kidd walks into a stiff left hand from Sweeney.
Kidd looks to land a combination but Sweeney avoids it well.
A big right from Sweeney misses.
Kidd throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sweeney.
Sloppy strikes from Kidd. Those never looked like landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kidd has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sweeney finds it's way round the side to connect with Kidd's head.
Kidd jabs Sweeney to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kidd swings for the body but Sweeney moves out of range.
Sweeney slips under a jab from Kidd.
Sweeney connects with a body shot.
Kidd is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kidd scores with a one two! Sweeney had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A combination from Kidd does no damage.
Kidd looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sweeney throws a body punch but Kidd moves out of range.
As Sweeney backs off Kidd throws a huge counter combo but Sweeney manages to avoid it all.
Kidd shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Woo Kidd seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kidd throws a shot to the body.
Kidd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kidd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sweeney with a jab.
Kidd throws a series of punches but Sweeney avoids them all with ease.
Sweeney missing with a left hand there. Kidd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kidd moves away from the strike by Sweeney.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Woo Kidd will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Woo Kidd's cut.
That's time! Sweeney's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kidd misses with a lunging right hand
and Sweeney counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sweeney moves out of range as Kidd strikes.
Sweeney is looking to counter punch.
Kidd thuds a left hand into Sweeney's body.
Sweeney throws a body punch but Kidd moves out of range.
Kidd fails to land with a series of punches.
Sweeney swings for the body but Kidd moves out of range.
Kidd misses with a double jab
and Sweeney counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sweeney throws a body shot but no joy.
Sweeney throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kidd tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sweeney is in Kidd's guard.
Sweeney missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sweeney is looking to pass into half guard but Kidd pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kidd is in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sweeney is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kidd trying to control but Sweeney is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sweeney is trying to keep Kidd in close.
Kidd missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sweeney can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kidd controls the pace.
Sweeney trying to keep a closed guard but Kidd is proving a slippery customer.
Kidd is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mark Sweeney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Sweeney looking for a sweep. Not yet Sweeney, not yet.
Sweeney trying to control the position.
Kidd engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sweeney needs to keep his hands up - Kidd had a free shot at his head there.
Kidd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sweeney moves away.
Kidd scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kidd blocks a jab.
Kidd looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kidd throws a series of strikes that have Sweeney backpedaling.
Sweeney misses the jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kidd!
Sweeney takes one to the chin there.
Sweeney will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kidd connects with a body shot.
Sweeney misses with a two punch combination.
Kidd misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sweeney throws a poor cross that misses
and Kidd counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sweeney misses the jab.
A combination from Kidd does no damage.
Kidd swinging wildly here.
Kidd takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sweeney displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Woo Kidd is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kidd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sweeney.
Sweeney looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Despite the aggression on Kidd's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kidd throws a series of punches but Sweeney moves out of range.
Kidd lands with a right hand.
Sweeney misses with a few strikes there.
Kidd feints a jab promting Sweeney to slip. Kidd then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sweeney slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sweeney gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sweeney misses with a body punch.
Sweeney goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sweeney works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sweeney has a couple of punches blocked by Kidd.
And that's the end of the fight!
Woo Kidd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kidd winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Woo Kidd!
During a confident post fight interview, Woo Kidd thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Mark Sweeney had this to say: 'Loss is bad. Is not good. Is bad. Me mad. Me gutted. Me I. Meoow'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jimi Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Prince The (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jimi Aldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Prince The!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Peter Branson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aldo shoots for a double leg takedown but The sprawls well. He's pushed Aldo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The scoring well with a low kick there.
Aldo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? The is fending him off so far but Aldo persists. Nope, The circles away and we're back to standing.
Aldo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The wants to control but Aldo passes easily into half guard.
The is trying to control but can't.
Aldo seems to be working for a kimura but The defends the submission attempt.
The is looking for a sweep. Aldo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aldo maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! The could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Aldo has cracked it and The is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Aldo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jimi Aldo!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mister Average (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mister Average has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Thomas Howard's chin.
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Thomas Howard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mister Average!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Peter Branson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Howard throws a jab but it's blocked by Average.
A head kick from Howard lands but Average takes it in his stride.
Average chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've been told by Howard's head coaches at THE GYM (20 Elite coaches on the Island !!!) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A good leg kick by Average.
Average will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A swing and a miss from Howard.
Howard throws a sloppy head kick
and Average counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Howard!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Average controlling from side mount.
Average looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Howard being controlled for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Average trying to control the action but Howard is working from the bottom.
Average tries to advance to mount but can't.
Howard is trying to control Average's posture but Average avoids it.
Average is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Howard knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Howard is trying to control Average's posture but Average avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Average tries for a kimura but Howard is defending well.
Average is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Howard is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Average controlling the position.
Average has hold of Howard's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Howard seems comfortable defending it but Average has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Howard is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Howard is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Average couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mister Average!
An out of breath Mister Average thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ned Flanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Apolonio Papas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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180 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ned Flanders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Apolonio Papas!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Dirk Anderson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Papas misses with a head kick.
Flanders is looking to counter punch.
Flanders has been working on his boxing with his coaches at THE GYM (20 Elite coaches on the Island !!!) in the buildup to the fight.
Papas looks to land a body kick but Flanders moved away.
Papas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It looked like Flanders was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Papas.
Papas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Flanders's calf.
Papas has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A head kick from Papas lands but Flanders takes it in his stride.
A nice leg kick lands there from Papas.
Papas lands with a kick to the temple. Flanders shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Ned Flanders has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flanders takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A solid body kick from Papas.
Papas tried to score with a low kick but Flanders checks it.
Flanders throwing a counter right hand but Papas manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Papas lands with a kick to the temple. Flanders shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A low kick from Papas misses
and Flanders counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Papas tries to land a body kick
letting Flanders counter with a right hand.
Papas throws a leg kick
and Flanders cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A low kick from Papas is predictable there
enabling Flanders to counter with a crisp jab.
Papas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Papas! Flanders is out on his feet! Papas rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Flanders is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Flanders is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Apolonio Papas!
A relieved looking Apolonio Papas 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 Twinkle Twinkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remy Palmar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Twinkle's entrance music is Twinkle Twinkle Little Star. A fine choice. 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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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Twinkle Twinkle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Remy Palmar!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Dirk Anderson and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Palmar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Twinkle's elbow.
Palmar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Twinkle's elbow.
Palmar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Palmar taking a breather.
Twinkle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Twinkle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Palmar's elbow.
Twinkle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Palmar avoiding damage.
A head punch on the inside from Palmar fails to land.
Palmar looking to stall.
Palmar effectively controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmar scores with a shot to the side of Twinkle's head.
Palmar swings wildly with an uppercut but Twinkle uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Twinkle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Twinkle lands a hook that snaps the head of Palmar backwards.
Twinkle misses with a punch to the body.
Twinkle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Palmar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Palmar throws a punch but it's blocked by Twinkle.
Twinkle throws an elbow but it misses.
Twinkle lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Palmar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Palmar.
Palmar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Twinkle misses with a body punch.
Twinkle tries a body shot but Palmar blocks it.
Twinkle lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Twinkle.
Palmar misses with a punch on the inside.
Palmar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Twinkle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Palmars head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palmar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Twinkle's elbow.
Palmar stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmar is leaning against Twinkle and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Palmar's coach down at THE GYM (20 Elite coaches on the Island !!!) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Palmar's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Palmar.
Twinkle lands a right hand.
Palmar tries to stall but Twinkle uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Twinkle tries to throw a body punch but Palmar avoids it by throwing Twinkle back against the cage.
Twinkle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Palmar working aggressively here.
Palmar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Twinkle backwards.
Twinkle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Twinkle is looking to break free of the clinch but Palmar has double underhooks.
Palmar tries to throw a body punch but Twinkle avoids it by throwing Palmar back against the cage.
Palmar has Twinkle pressed against the cage.
Twinkle slows down the pace here.
Twinkle misses with a body punch.
Twinkle misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Twinkle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Palmar tries a body shot but Twinkle blocks it.
Palmar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Palmar wants to break free but Twinkle has control.
Palmar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Palmar can't find room to land a body shot as Twinkle controls the action.
Palmar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Palmar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Twinkle misses with a punch to the body.
Palmar keeps control of Twinkle as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Twinkle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Palmar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Palmar struggles to land a body shot inside as Twinkle controls his hands.
Twinkle tries to break the clinch but Palmar is controlling the position.
Twinkle lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Twinkle prevents a body shot from Palmar.
Palmar misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Twinkle presses Palmar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Twinkle on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Palmar fails to land.
Twinkle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Palmar controlling the action here for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Palmar.
Twinkle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Palmar working aggressively here.
Palmar throws a head punch that misses.
Twinkle blocks a body shot from Palmar.
Palmar throws a punch but it's blocked by Twinkle.
Twinkle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palmar misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Palmar.
Palmar working aggressively here.
Palmar struggles to land a body shot inside as Twinkle controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Remy Palmar will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice body kick there by Palmar.
Twinkle closes the distance and clinches.
Twinkle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Twinkle lands a left hand.
Twinkle misses with a punch to the body.
Twinkle works on Palmar's body with a couple of short punches.
Twinkle throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Palmar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Twinkle backwards.
Palmar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Palmar.
Twinkle misses with a punch to the body.
Palmar throws a punch but it's blocked by Twinkle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Palmar in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Palmar leaning his opponent against the cage.
Twinkle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Palmars head.
Palmar tries to throw a body punch but Twinkle avoids it by throwing Palmar back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmar is leaning against Twinkle and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Palmar avoids the elbow strike from Twinkle, against the cage.
Twinkle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Palmar's elbow.
Palmar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Palmar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Twinkle.
Twinkle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Palmar looking to slow down the pace here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Palmar.
Palmar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Twinkle's elbow.
Twinkle lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Palmar or not.
Palmar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Twinkle Twinkle has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Palmar throws a head punch that misses.
Palmar misses with a punch on the inside.
Twinkle misses with an elbow strike.
Twinkle throws an elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Twinkle is leaning against Palmar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Twinkle taking a breather.
Twinkle misses with a punch to the body.
Palmar tries to work over Twinkle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Twinkle has Palmar pressed against the cage.
Twinkle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Palmar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Twinkle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Palmar lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Palmar lands with a kick to the temple. Twinkle shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Twinkle lands a slapping body shot.
Twinkle jabs Palmar right on the nose. Palmar blinks but takes it well.
Twinkle takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Twinkle lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Twinkle tries to bum rush Palmar with a series of wild strikes but Palmar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Palmar tries a quick counter leg kick but Twinkle is wise to it.
Palmar clobbers Twinkle with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jab by Twinkle.
Twinkle takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Palmar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Palmar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Remy Palmar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Twinkle cracks Palmar with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Twinkle has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Palmar to stand back up!
Palmar is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Twinkle has Palmar up against the cage in a clinch.
Palmar is still on wobbly legs! Can Twinkle finish him?
Twinkle scores with a shoulder strike.
Twinkle creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Twinkle lands a body shot in the clinch.
Palmar scores with a shoulder strike.
Twinkle lands a shot to the body.
Twinkle has Palmar pressed against the cage.
Twinkle misses with an elbow strike.
Twinkle stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Palmar is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Twinkle - that landed with a thud.
Twinkle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palmar throws a sloppy head kick and Twinkle moves out of range easily.
Twinkle was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
and Twinkle counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Palmar! He's just covering up as Twinkle starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Twinkle Twinkle!
An out of breath Twinkle Twinkle thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Remy Palmar had this to say: 'To , tough fight tonight, man. Good thing for you that I don't want to die without any scars. Till next time, bro.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grimpen Shatterstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Vukovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grimpen Shatterstone has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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225 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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261 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
KO power |
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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, Grimpen Shatterstone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Josh Vukovic!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Winston Alpacca and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping body kick lands there for Vukovic.
Josh Vukovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vukovic throws a leg kick
and Shatterstone counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shatterstone looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Shatterstone tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Shatterstone looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Vukovic struggling a bit here.
Vukovic is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shatterstone thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vukovic wants to control but Shatterstone postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vukovic is trying to improve his position.
Shatterstone looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Vukovic is trying to improve his position.
Vukovic wants to control but Shatterstone postures up.
Shatterstone tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shatterstone has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Shatterstone working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Vukovic is trying to get back to half guard.
Shatterstone tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shatterstone has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Shatterstone in the domination position with Vukovic hanging on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vukovic wants to control but Shatterstone postures up.
Shatterstone thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vukovic regains half guard.
Vukovic gets full guard.
Shatterstone looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Vukovic looking to control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vukovic can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vukovic wants to sweep but no luck.
Vukovic looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Shatterstone won't allow Vukovic to sweep him here.
Vukovic is trying to control the position but Shatterstone postures up.
Shatterstone thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vukovic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shatterstone drops back looking for a leg! Vukovic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vukovic manages to kick Shatterstone off! Shatterstone jumps back into Vukovic's guard.
Vukovic looking to control.
Vukovic managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shatterstone postures up.
Shatterstone drops back looking for a leg! Vukovic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vukovic manages to kick Shatterstone off! Shatterstone jumps back into Vukovic's guard.
Vukovic has control of Shatterstone's left arm, preventing Shatterstone from doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vukovic tries for a takedown but Shatterstone sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shatterstone drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vukovic sprawls and moves away.
Shatterstone on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vukovic throws a sloppy head kick and Shatterstone moves out of range easily.
Vukovic shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Vukovic was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Shatterstone tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vukovic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shatterstone is working hard here to advance position.
Vukovic misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Vukovic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shatterstone keeps working.
Vukovic scores with a couple of short elbows.
A lull in the action here.
Vukovic has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Shatterstone!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vukovic dominating with strikes here.
Shatterstone bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Vukovic looking for a sweep. Not yet Vukovic, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Josh Vukovic will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Vukovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vukovic throws the left hand but Shatterstone avoids the punch easily.
Shatterstone appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Vukovic.
Shatterstone blocks the body kick.
Shatterstone half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vukovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Shatterstone drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vukovic sprawls and moves away.
Vukovic closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Shatterstone's guard.
Vukovic works over Shatterstone with some ground and pound from guard.
Shatterstone looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vukovic lands a couple of digs.
Vukovic passes Shatterstone's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Vukovic is looking to take a break and control but Shatterstone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shatterstone actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shatterstone tries to roll over but Vukovic keeps him under control.
Vukovic takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Shatterstone looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shatterstone is refusing to be controlled, as Vukovic sits in half guard.
Shatterstone taking some punishment here, with Vukovic in his half guard.
Shatterstone regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vukovic working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shatterstone's head.
Vukovic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shatterstone has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vukovic has managed to get both his arms back between Shatterstone's legs - danger averted.
Vukovic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vukovic stopping the sweep attempt from Shatterstone.
Vukovic postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vukovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Shatterstone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vukovic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shatterstone keeping moving, preventing Vukovic from controlling successfully.
Josh Vukovic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vukovic lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Vukovic works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Vukovic frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Vukovic with a couple of short strikes.
Vukovic looking to control but Shatterstone is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vukovic working for a guillotine from mount but Shatterstone is in no mood to give up.
Shatterstone slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Shatterstone looking for submissions off his back.
Shatterstone is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vukovic pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vukovic is trying to control the action in half guard but Shatterstone is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shatterstone actively working from the bottom here.
Vukovic is keen to just control but Shatterstone is a slippery customer.
Vukovic controlling the pace.
Vukovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vukovic decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Vukovic gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Shatterstone counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Shatterstone.
Vukovic is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Shatterstone presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Shatterstone stops a takedown attempt from Vukovic.
Vukovic manages to break the clinch.
Vukovic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shatterstone.
Shatterstone tries to counter with a takedown but Vukovic is quick to defend against it.
Shatterstone dodges the punch combination from Vukovic.
Shatterstone half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shatterstone moves out of range as Vukovic strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vukovic throws a hook but Shatterstone avoids it easily.
Shatterstone attempts a counter takedown but Vukovic avoids it well and moves away.
Good leg kick by Vukovic there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shatterstone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vukovic.
Shatterstone half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Grimpen Shatterstone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vukovic throws a sloppy head kick and Shatterstone moves out of range easily.
Vukovic looks to throw a body kick
and Shatterstone counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Vukovic!
Shatterstone is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vukovic knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Vukovic can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Vukovic 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!
Vukovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shatterstone tries to counter with a takedown but Vukovic is quick to defend against it.
Vukovic lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Vukovic bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Shatterstone has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vukovic.
Josh Vukovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vukovic.
Vukovic throws a head kick that misses
and Shatterstone decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Vukovic's guard.
Shatterstone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shatterstone stopping the sweep attempt from Vukovic.
Shatterstone being controlled here momentarily.
Vukovic looking for a sweep. Not yet Vukovic, not yet.
Shatterstone postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Vukovic is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Shatterstone, into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vukovic distracts Shatterstone with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Shatterstone escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vukovic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vukovic lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Vukovic controlling from the top position.
Shatterstone looking for a guillotine here but Vukovic defends easily.
Vukovic pushes down on Shatterstone's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vukovic frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vukovic lands a couple of good shots and Shatterstone has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Vukovic has the hooks in. Shatterstone is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Shatterstone is taking damage to the body and head.
Shatterstone is keeping busy.
Vukovic is working the ground and pound. Can Shatterstone escape?
Shatterstone tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Vukovic with the ground and pound from mount.
Vukovic lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Shatterstone! Vukovic sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Shatterstone and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Josh Vukovic!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hans Yamato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hannu Haapana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hans Yamato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hannu Haapana!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Sandra Marshall and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haapana lunges at Yamato with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yamato's hand.
Haapana connects with a leg kick. Yamato looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Haapana feints and then cracks Yamato's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yamato down.
Yamato shoots in for a double leg but Haapana sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Haapana fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yamato.
A slapping leg kick lands for Haapana.
Haapana has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Yamato is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Yamato shoots in but Haapana avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Haapana lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yamato's sensitive parts.
Yamato darts in looking for a takedown but Haapana gets double underhooks and turns Yamato into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Yamato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Haapana. No joy for Yamato on that attempt.
Haapana connects with an inside leg kick.
Haapana fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yamato.
Haapana stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yamato takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haapana fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yamato.
Haapana cracks the inside of Yamato's front leg.
Haapana leaves Yamato with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Haapana scores with a punch to the head.
Hannu Haapana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yamato needs to keep his hands up - Haapana had a free shot at his head there.
Yamato takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Haapana swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yamato.
Hannu Haapana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haapana lands a nice hook to Yamato's body. Yamato takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Haapana with a jab.
Haapana fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haapana punishes Yamato's body with a nice straight punch.
Yamato shoots in for a takedown but Haapana shows good takedown defense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haapana connects with a looping right hand.
Yamato takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yamato takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Haapana changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yamato tries for a takedown but Haapana sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Yamato is breathing heavily.
Haapana lands a jab to Yamato's midsection.
Haapana lands with a hook. Yamato tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Yamato chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Haapana can pounce on him.
Haapana scores with a kick to the body.
Haapana lands a jab-cross combination.
Yamato is rocked!
Yamato takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Haapana cracks Yamato with an open hand slap.
Oh Yamato is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Haapana connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Yamato to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Haapana!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hannu Haapana!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Wong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joy James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wong comes to the cage accompanied by Eye Of The Tiger - Survivor. 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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212 lbs
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26
210 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
KO power |
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, King Wong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Joy James!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Santiago Holmes and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wong has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Good shot there by James.
James ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wong avoids the body shot from James.
As James backs away, Wong returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
James looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wong.
James closes the distance and pushes Wong back into the cage.
James lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for James.
James swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wong looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Wong's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by James.
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!
Wong is trying to break the clinch but James has him pressed against the cage.
James breaks the clinch.
James pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wong looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Joy James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wong lands a body shot.
A jab from James misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wong drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wong looks to throw the jab but James is out of range.
James throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wong counters with a thumping low kick.
James gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
James struggles to land a body shot inside as Wong controls his hands.
Wong has had enough of the clinch but James keeps him there for the moment.
Wong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
James looks to score with a jab to the body but Wong is just out of range.
Nice body punch from James.
James missing with a left hand there. Wong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
James takes a jab right on the kisser.
James thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wong counters with a thumping low kick.
James drives through and clinches with Wong against the cage.
Wong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James connects with a right hand. Wong shakes it off.
Wong lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
James misses with a hook
and Wong counters with a big head kick but James shrugs it off.
A jab from James does it's job there.
Wong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by James.
James's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wong under the eye.
Wong takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like King Wong has been cut.
James digs a good body shot into Wong's ribs.
James misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James missing with a left hand there. Wong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wong lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
James scores with a nice head shot.
James bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wong's head.
Wong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wong needs to keep his hands up - James had a free shot at his head there.
Wong scores with a head kick. James tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
James looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
James loads up on a big right hand but Wong slips the punch.
James looks to land a right hand but Wong moved out of range.
James has closed the distance and engaged Wong in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wong pushes James away with a front kick.
Wong scores with a crisp jab that stopped James in his tracks.
James throws a good cross that connects.
James takes a swing at Wong's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Wong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
James has taken the fight to the clinch.
James misses with a punch to the body.
Wong breaks the clinch.
James avoids the head kick by Wong.
James throws a hook but Wong blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
James scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joy James dominated that round.
The cut man is working on King Wong's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
James has managed to clinch.
Wong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
James blocks a head kick by Wong.
Wong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
James connects with a jab.
James scores with a jab. Wong acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
James throws a sloppy body shot
and Wong counters with a low kick, right behind James 's knee.
Wong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from James.
Wong tried to counter with a leg kick but James avoided it.
James darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wong throws a quick inside leg kick.
James fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wong looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
James tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Wong to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James throws a right hand that Wong ducks under and follows up with a left that Wong also avoids with ease.
Wong plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
James tries to clinch up.
Wong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wong on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
James ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
James scores with a decent looking hook.
James is looking to clinch.
James wants to clinch up but Wong keeps it at a distance.
Wong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by James.
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Wong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joy James seems to be getting the better of the standup.
James blocks a head kick by Wong.
A little jabbing left from James on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James throws a lazy uppercut
and Wong counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Wong misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wong slips under a jab from James.
It looked like Wong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
James just misses with a punch to the body.
Wong throwing a counter right hand but James manages to avoid it.
James throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
James lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
James throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wong quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Wong digs a good hook to James's body.
Nice defenses there by Wong.
Wong thumps James with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James digs a good body shot into Wong's ribs.
James cracks Wong with a good jab.
James tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wong connects with a high kick.
Wong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
James appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
James misses with a wild body shot.
James throws a right hand that misses
and Wong counters with a nice low kick that buckles James's knee momentarily.
A clash of legs there as James blocks the low kick.
Wong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
James looks to throw the jab but Wong is out of range.
James rushes Wong and presses him up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wong blocking some punches.
James scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James throws a head punch that misses.
Wong is trying to break the clinch but James is controlling him.
James throws a punch but it's blocked by Wong.
Wong manages to break the clinch.
James doesn't manage to clinch there - Wong circles away.
It appears Wong was looking to counter with a kick there.
James swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wong counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Wong does a little dance to reset his feet.
James has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wong takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
James tries to clinch up.
Wong defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
James has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joy James will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on King Wong's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
That kick from Wong tenderised James's leg. James is trying to keep his angry face on.
James with a hook.
James loads up on a big right hand but Wong slips the punch.
Wong throws a quick counter head kick but James was just out of range.
James 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.
James pushes Wong up against the cage in a clinch.
Wong looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wong working hard to break the clinch.
James can't find room to land a body shot as Wong controls the action.
James throws a head punch that misses.
Wong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
James lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wong circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wong.
Wong lands a right hook to the body.
Wong throws the kick towards the body but James avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wong throws a nice outside leg kick.
James will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
James is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wong.
James misses with a hook to the body
and Wong counters with a leg kick.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
James cracks Wong with a good jab.
James thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wong throws a quick counter head kick but James was just out of range.
Wong throws a nice head kick!
James on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by James.
James throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wong counters with a low kick, right behind James 's knee.
King Wong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from James.
It looked like Wong was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wong slips under a jab.
James misses with a straight right.
Wong appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
James swings and misses with a hook to the body.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wong moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James ducks under a wild hook from Wong.
Wong lands a slapping body shot.
Wong moves out of range as James strikes.
James lunges at Wong with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wong's hand.
Wong drops his hands momentarily and James takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wong can pounce on him.
Wong throws a series of strikes that have James backpedaling.
Wong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
James wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
James throws a right hand that misses
and Wong counters with a nice body shot.
James lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
James misses with a body shot.
James throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wong gets tackled into the cage by James. James maintains the clinch.
James has Wong pressed against the cage, preventing Wong from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James gets a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
James throws the left hand but Wong avoids the punch easily.
James throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
James's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
James thuds his right hand into Wong's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
James throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Wong was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from James.
Wong slips a straight right by James.
A telegraphed right hand from James misses the target.
James lands with a cross.
James rushes Wong and presses him up against the cage.
James misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joy James comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well James 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joy James!
A very excited looking Joy James 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.
King Wong spoke after the fight, saying 'You are a worthy opponent. The Mighty King Wong will return. Train hard, fight harder!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rod Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peyton Rudger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rudger has chosen 2pac When We Ride On Our Enemies as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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27
280 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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265 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rod Black!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Peyton Rudger!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, David Hoff and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rudger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Black moves away.
Rudger connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Rod Black has been cut.
Black takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Peyton Rudger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rudger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rudger misses the shot to the body.
Black drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rudger sprawls and moves away.
Black shoots and misses
and Rudger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Black misses with a lunging right hand
and Rudger counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rudger throws a punch but it's blocked by Black.
A short uppercut from Rudger.
Black definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A nice left hand lands by Rudger.
Rudger lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rudger lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rudger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Black lands a body punch.
Rudger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Black backwards.
Black tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rudger's elbow.
Rudger pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rudger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rudger misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rudger just misses with a elbow thrown towards Black's brow.
Black cracks Rudger with a nice body shot.
Rudger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rudger throws a head punch that misses.
Black blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Black misses with a punch to the body.
Black pulls guard effortlessly.
Black is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Black lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rudger keeping hold of Black's head, controlling as best he can.
Black seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Black moves into full mount! Rudger won't be happy about that!
Black raining down shots from the mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Rudger is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Rudger flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Black anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Rudger and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Black slips an arm under Rudger chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Black has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Black is squeezing on Rudger like an anaconda would it's prey. Rudger fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rod Black!
Rod Black retains his heavyweight title!
The defeated Peyton Rudger had this to say: 'Shit ! '.
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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 has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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171 lbs
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185 lbs
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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
8 - 1 - 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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Zadimus Delacroix!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Michael Johnstone and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Delacroix steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saraev.
Delacroix looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Delacroix misses with a looping right.
Saraev has been working on his boxing with his coaches at All Time Wrestling - 12 ELITE COACHES in the buildup to the fight.
Zadimus Delacroix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Delacroix wants to clinch.
Delacroix misses with an uppercut
and Saraev counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Saraev slips a nice elbow through Delacroix's hands, connecting with Delacroix's forehead.
Delacroix tries to kick Saraev off but Saraev keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Saraev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Saraev in particular looking to stall.
Saraev looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delacroix is staying active underneath Saraev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Delacroix can do anything to dispel that myth.
Delacroix tries to kick Saraev off but Saraev keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Saraev lands with a punch from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delacroix is looking for a sweep. Saraev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Saraev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Delacroix taking some punishment here, with Saraev in his half guard.
Saraev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Saraev wants to pass to mount but Delacroix is defending the position.
Saraev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Saraev 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.
Delacroix is looking to improve his position.
Saraev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Delacroix knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Delacroix trying to control here.
Delacroix really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Saraev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Saraev working over Delacroix with some ground and pound. Delacroix looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nice strikes from Saraev there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saraev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Delacroix keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Delacroix is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Saraev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Saraev stalling.
Saraev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Delacroix is holding on to half guard well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Saraev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Saraev seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saraev throwing shots but Delacroix is blocking nicely.
Delacroix tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Saraev has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
The referee warns Delacroix that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Delacroix is desperately trying to improve his position but Saraev has a good base and remains in mount.
Saraev working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Saraev cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Saraev putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Saraev looking to control but Delacroix is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saraev working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Delacroix is wriggling around trying to escape.
Saraev in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Delacroix is rocked!
Saraev controlling from mount.
Delacroix is still in real trouble! Can Saraev finish him?
Delacroix tries to reverse the position but Saraev maintains control.
Saraev looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Delacroix covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Razval Saraev!
Razval Saraev retains his welterweight title!
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pop
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RATING
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