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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tom Tom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Test Speed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Test Speed will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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137 lbs
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tom Tom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Test Speed!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tom throws a leg kick that misses.
Tom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Speed is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Speed catches Tom with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Speed misses with a few strikes there.
Danga de danga de dang - Speed scores with a four punch combination!
A nice leg kick lands there from Speed.
Speed throws a combination. Tom tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tom leaves Speed with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Speed shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tom pinned against the cage. Tom gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tom drops down looking for a counter takedown but Speed sprawls and moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Speed throws a combination that misses
and Tom counters with a nice double leg into side control. Speed won't be happy with that.
Speed tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Speed tries to roll but Tom sticks to his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tom trying to control momentarily.
Tom is controlling the position but Speed somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Speed is looking to escape.
Speed tries to get to full guard but Tom has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Still in half guard, Tom seems content to control.
Tom wants to lay and pray for a moment but Speed keeps working.
Speed is looking for a sweep. Tom is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Speed taking some punishment here, with Tom in his half guard.
Tom seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Speed is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tom Tom!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hakuna Matata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vitor Belfort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hakuna Matata!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Sandra Marshall and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matata tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Belfort circles away from the clinch attempt.
Matata rushes Belfort and presses him up against the cage.
Matata tries a body shot but Belfort blocks it.
Belfort gets control of Matata's arms and successfully pulls guard. Belfort will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Matata must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Matata is posturing up here but Belfort has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Matata tries to roll out but it's too tight and Matata has to tap! Slick submission there by Belfort!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vitor Belfort!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rigan Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dul Semprul Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Brown 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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rigan Machado!
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, Dul Semprul Killer!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, David Hoff and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killer lands a jab to the nose.
Machado has his takedown stuffed
and Killer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Machado with a poor takedown
and Killer counters with a straight right hand.
Machado misses with a takedown attempt
letting Killer counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rigan Machado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Killer cracks Machado with a right hand to the side of the head.
Killer is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Killer scores with a punch to the head.
Machado tries for a takedown but Killer circles away easily
enabling Killer to counter with a crisp jab.
Machado gets a takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Killer is looking to control Machado's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Killer avoid being mounted?
Machado is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Killer defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer is looking for a sweep. Machado is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machado is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Killer defends it well.
Killer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Machado. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Machado is looking for a kimura but Killer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Machado to get the leverage.
Killer is refusing to be controlled, as Machado sits in half guard.
Machado is trying to work for a kimura but Killer is defending well.
Machado trying to control from half guard but Killer is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Machado wants to work for an arm triangle but Killer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Killer is defending against the submission attempts here by Machado.
Machado is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Machado seems to be working for a kimura but Killer defends the submission attempt.
Machado is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer wants to improve his position but Machado is controlling well.
Machado wants to work for an arm triangle but Killer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Machado controlling the pace.
Machado prevents Killer from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Machado is working for a submission of some sort.
Machado is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Killer defends it well.
Machado stops Killer from getting back to his feet.
Machado works his way into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machado advances nicely into full mount.
Machado working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rigan Machado will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Machado shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Killer counters with a nice uppercut.
Machado misses with a takedown attempt
and Killer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Machado shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Killer defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rigan Machado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machado tries for a takedown but Killer circles away easily
and Killer counters with a stiff right hand.
Machado gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Killer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Machado is rocked!
We've been informed that Killer has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Killer sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Machado's defenses. It connects perfectly with Machado's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dul Semprul Killer!
A victorious Dul Semprul Killer thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Shepherd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronald Fredrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shepherd comes to the cage accompanied by Radioactive by Imagine Dragons Ft. Kendrick Lamar. Fredrick has chosen Lil Jon & The Eastside Boyz: Throw It Up as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ White 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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jason Shepherd !
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, Ronald Fredrick!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Winston Alpacca and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shepherd looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fredrick misses with a takedown attempt - Shepherd sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Shepherd .
Fredrick gets caught flat footed, as Shepherd shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fredrick is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shepherd defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shepherd won't allow Fredrick to sweep him here.
Shepherd stands up over Fredrick, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fredrick escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shepherd gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shepherd works over Fredrick with some ground and pound from guard.
Shepherd has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fredrick is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shepherd trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shepherd wants to pass the guard but Fredrick is keeping the position.
Fredrick keeping moving, preventing Shepherd from controlling successfully.
Fredrick controls Shepherd momentarily but Shepherd frees himself.
Shepherd got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fredrick has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shepherd has managed to get both his arms back between Fredrick's legs - danger averted.
Fredrick has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shepherd can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fredrick is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shepherd is aware though and is defending well.
Fredrick looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shepherd scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fredrick is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredrick stands up from half guard.
Shepherd scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Shepherd shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fredrick sprawls well. Fredrick wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shepherd gets slowly back to his feet.
Fredrick dodges the punch combination from Shepherd .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Shepherd does no damage.
Shepherd tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fredrick swivels and escapes.
Fredrick steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shepherd .
Fredrick showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shepherd .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredrick shoots in and drives through. Shepherd sprawls well.
Fredrick tries to clinch up
and Shepherd counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fredrick regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fredrick looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shepherd passes into side control.
Fredrick is trying to control Shepherd 's posture but Shepherd avoids it.
Fredrick is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Shepherd off and has taken his back!
Fredrick is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Shepherd wants to escape the position.
Shepherd is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at All Time Wrestling - 12 ELITE COACHES, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shepherd is keeping busy.
Shepherd trying to control the hands but Fredrick breaks the grip.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shepherd wants to get back to his feet.
Fredrick seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Shepherd 's chin but Shepherd turns very nicely into Fredrick's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Shepherd .
Fredrick is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shepherd is aware though and is defending well.
Fredrick has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Shepherd is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Fredrick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Shepherd dominated that round.
That's time! Shepherd 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fredrick gets a clinch.
Fredrick tries a knee to the head but Shepherd blocks it.
Fredrick misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shepherd .
Shepherd lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fredrick looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fredrick actively working from the bottom here.
Fredrick pushes Shepherd off looking to stand but Shepherd dives back in and keeps control.
Shepherd knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fredrick on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shepherd is nestled in close to Fredrick, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fredrick has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shepherd is working away from the top position though.
Shepherd throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shepherd looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fredrick is trying is best to control the position here.
Shepherd winds up and cracks Fredrick with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fredrick looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fredrick is breathing heavily.
Shepherd working over Fredrick with some ground and pound. Fredrick looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fredrick manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shepherd with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Shepherd lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Shepherd is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Shepherd wants to get up but he can't break Fredrick's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Shepherd lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fredrick is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shepherd defends well.
Shepherd looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredrick is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shepherd defends well.
Shepherd with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Shepherd is stalling in the full guard.
Fredrick throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fredrick not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fredrick keeping full guard, as Shepherd tries to pass.
Shepherd is working Fredrick over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shepherd got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fredrick has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shepherd has managed to get both his arms back between Fredrick's legs - danger averted.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shepherd 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jason Shepherd overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fredrick is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shepherd defends well.
Shepherd content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Shepherd distracts Fredrick with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Shepherd avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shepherd distracts Fredrick with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Shepherd trying to control the position from guard on top but Fredrick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredrick has momentary wrist control but Shepherd slips an elbow through the middle.
Shepherd scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Shepherd works over Fredrick with some ground and pound from guard.
Shepherd pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fredrick is keeping the position for now.
Shepherd landing with the ground and pound.
Shepherd postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Shepherd scoring with some ground and pound.
Shepherd connects with a couple of short punches.
Shepherd content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Shepherd decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fredrick stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fredrick wants it to stay on the feet.
Fredrick only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Shepherd pushes Fredrick up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Shepherd dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Shepherd checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Shepherd instigates a clinch.
Shepherd breaks the clinch.
Shepherd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fredrick can do to turn this around?
Shepherd throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fredrick shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shepherd defends it nicely.
Shepherd feints and as Fredrick raises his hands in defense, Shepherd changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shepherd working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fredrick working a defensive guard but Shepherd passes into half guard.
Shepherd is working for a submission of some sort.
Shepherd tries to stand and escape but Fredrick is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fredrick manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shepherd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shepherd working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fredrick's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shepherd postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fredrick is looking to cinch up a triangle. Shepherd throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Fredrick's body to avoid the submission. Fredrick has instead reached around Shepherd 's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Fredrick arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ronald Fredrick!
Ronald Fredrick seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Jason Shepherd was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm disappointed in myself, the opponent outclassed me. There's no one to blame but me, only thing to do is head back to the gym and get ready for the next fight.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bert Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Sayers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sayers has chosen Bisping's Island - Unknown as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bert Drago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Shane Sayers!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Peter Branson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sayers takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sayers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drago.
Sayers fails in his attempt to clinch.
Drago staying out of range there.
The crowd cheers as Drago lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sayers doesn't seem phased though.
Sayers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Drago paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bert Drago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sayers misses with a hook.
Sayers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Drago paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sayers tries to clinch but Drago moves away
and Drago counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sayers moves into the clinch.
Drago misses with a body punch.
Sayers tries a body shot but Drago blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sayers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Drago fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Drago fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Drago blocks an uppercut.
Drago pushes Sayers back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Drago lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drago.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago lands a nice shot to the body.
Sayers lands a body shot.
Sayers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sayers lands a nice uppercut.
Sayers is trying to break the clinch but Drago has him pressed against the cage.
Drago stalling the fight.
Sayers wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sayers stalling in the clinch but Drago improves position.
Drago misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Drago goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Drago.
Drago lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sayers backwards.
Drago misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sayers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sayers blocks a body shot from Drago.
Drago digs a right hand into Sayers's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sayers's gas tank.
Sayers stalling the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sayers blocks a body shot from Drago.
Sayers is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sayers is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Drago is keeping busy.
Drago swings wildly with an uppercut but Sayers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drago struggles to land a body shot inside as Sayers controls his hands.
Drago leaning against his opponent.
Sayers prevents a body shot from Drago.
Sayers takes a shot to the head.
Drago misses with a punch to the body.
Drago misses with a punch to the body.
Drago struggles to land a body shot inside as Sayers controls his hands.
Drago tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sayers's elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sayers is trying to break the clinch but Drago is controlling him.
Drago tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sayers's elbow.
Drago misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sayers stalling in the clinch but Drago improves position.
Drago looking to stall.
Drago misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sayers slows down the pace here.
Drago throws a punch but it's blocked by Sayers.
Drago tries a body shot but Sayers blocks it.
Drago blocking some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sayers is trying to break the clinch but Drago is controlling him.
Drago doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Drago can't find room to land a body shot as Sayers controls the action.
Drago tries to throw a body punch but Sayers avoids it by throwing Drago back against the cage.
Drago lands with a short shot to the head.
Drago tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sayers's elbow.
Sayers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Drago backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sayers pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sayers presses Drago against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Drago throws a punch but it's blocked by Sayers.
Drago misses with some punches.
Sayers is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Drago is keeping busy.
Drago tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Drago misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sayers blocks a body shot from Drago.
Drago definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Drago tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sayers's elbow.
Drago misses with a punch to the body.
Sayers blocks an uppercut.
Drago softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Drago cracks Sayers with a nice body shot.
Sayers stalling in the clinch but Drago improves position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bert Drago dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sayers misses with a wild combination.
Drago misses with a wild body shot.
Sayers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Drago gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sayers looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Drago throws a punch but it's blocked by Sayers.
Sayers misses with a punch on the inside.
Drago struggles to land a body shot inside as Sayers controls his hands.
Sayers wants to stall.
Sayers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sayers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Drago misses with a punch to the body.
Drago misses with the head strike.
Drago tries to work over Sayers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sayers misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago can't find room to land a body shot as Sayers controls the action.
Sayers pressing his opponent against the cage.
Drago'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.
Drago lands a body shot in the clinch.
Drago holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sayers is trying to break the clinch but Drago is controlling him.
Drago scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sayers.
Sayers stalling the fight.
Drago throws a punch but it's blocked by Sayers.
Sayers blocks a body shot from Drago.
Sayers trying to control the position but instead, Drago has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sayers into the cage.
Drago takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sayers wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Drago has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Drago misses with a body punch.
Sayers trying to stall but Drago improves his position.
Drago throws a head punch that misses.
Drago tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sayers pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sayers blocks a body shot from Drago.
Sayers blocks a body shot from Drago.
Bert Drago has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sayers avoiding damage.
Drago can't find room to land a body shot as Sayers controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sayers is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Shane Sayers.
Drago misses the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Sayers misses.
Drago misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sayers.
A countering left hand to the body from Sayers misses.
Sayers tries to clinch there but Drago circles away.
Drago uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sayers.
Drago pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Drago throws a jab but it's blocked by Sayers.
A little jabbing left from Sayers on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Drago throws a good cross that connects.
Sayers closes the distance and clinches.
Sayers is trying to break the clinch but Drago has him pressed against the cage.
Drago tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sayers's elbow.
Drago blocking some punches.
Drago tries to throw a body punch but Sayers avoids it by throwing Drago back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sayers.
Drago tries to throw a body punch but Sayers avoids it by throwing Drago back against the cage.
Drago tries to throw a body punch but Sayers avoids it by throwing Drago back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sayers misses with some punches.
Drago struggles to land a body shot inside as Sayers controls his hands.
Sayers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dragos head.
Drago tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Drago struggles to land a body shot inside as Sayers controls his hands.
Drago avoiding damage.
Sayers content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sayers dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sayers leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sayers receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Sayers prevents a body shot from Drago.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sayers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Drago tries a body shot but Sayers blocks it.
Sayers wants to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bert Drago dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Drago lands an overhand right.
Drago takes a swing at Sayers's ribcage but misses.
Drago swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sayers throws a jab when Drago was well out of range.
Drago is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Drago fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sayers, pushing him back against the cage.
Drago struggles to land a body shot inside as Sayers controls his hands.
Sayers trying to stall but Drago improves his position.
Drago is working Sayers over against the cage.
Sayers swings wildly with an uppercut but Drago uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sayers misses with some punches.
Sayers lands an uppercut.
Drago misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Drago.
Drago throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sayers manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sayers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sayers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Drago misses with a punch to the body.
Sayers trying to stall but Drago improves his position.
Sayers looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Drago tries to work over Sayers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sayers will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Drago up against the cage.
Sayers slowing the pace effectively.
A head punch on the inside from Sayers fails to land.
Drago misses with some punches.
Sayers is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Drago is keeping busy.
Drago tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sayers's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drago struggles to land a body shot inside as Sayers controls his hands.
Sayers blocks a body shot from Drago.
Drago will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sayers up against the cage.
Drago tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Drago digs a right hand into Sayers's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sayers's gas tank.
Sayers wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Drago pushes Sayers back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Drago misses with a punch to the body.
Drago goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sayers prevents a body shot from Drago.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sayers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sayers lands with a right to the head.
Sayers prevents a body shot from Drago.
Drago lands with a light punch inside.
Drago throws a punch but it's blocked by Sayers.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Drago tries a body shot but Sayers blocks it.
Drago is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sayers can do to turn this around?
Sayers lands with a left to the head.
Sayers blocks a body shot from Drago.
Drago lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sayers or not.
Drago misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Drago misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drago.
Sayers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sayers wants to break free but Drago has control.
Sayers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Drago backwards.
Sayers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Drago tries to throw a body punch but Sayers avoids it by throwing Drago back against the cage.
Drago struggles to land a body shot inside as Sayers controls his hands.
Sayers blocks a body shot from Drago.
Drago can't find room to land a body shot as Sayers controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Sayers.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago misses with a body punch.
Drago tries to work over Sayers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sayers swings wildly with an uppercut but Drago uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drago working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Drago lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sayers blocks a body shot from Drago.
Bert Drago is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Drago works on Sayers's body with a couple of short punches.
Sayers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sayers tries to break free but Drago pushes him back against the cage.
Drago tries a body shot but Sayers blocks it.
Shane Sayers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sayers lands a hook that snaps the head of Drago backwards.
Sayers is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Drago misses with a hook to the ribs.
Drago misses with a body punch.
Drago tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bert Drago showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Drago has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bert Drago!
After the fight, Bert Drago was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mashrafe Mortaza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mathew The Devil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mashrafe Mortaza has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mashrafe Mortaza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mathew The Devil!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Bart Greer and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Devil changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mortaza tries to avoid it but The Devil manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mortaza to the ground. Mortaza escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mortaza shoots in for a double leg but The Devil sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mortaza closes the distance and clinches up with The Devil, looking for a takedown. Mortaza pushes The Devil against the cage but The Devil circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The Devil avoids the body shot from Mortaza.
Mortaza looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? The Devil is fending him off so far but Mortaza persists. Nope, The Devil circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mashrafe Mortaza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mortaza closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. The Devil did well to prevent Mortaza getting side control.
Mortaza is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mortaza throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mortaza 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.
The Devil wants to improve his position but Mortaza is controlling well.
The Devil is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Devil might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mortaza haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mortaza tries to pass to full mount but The Devil defends it.
We've been hearing good reports from Mortaza's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Mortaza trying to control from half guard but The Devil is working away.
The Devil actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Devil trying to hold on to Mortaza's head to control him but Mortaza postures up.
The Devil is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Mortaza is staying active.
The Devil looking for submissions off his back.
The Devil looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mortaza is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and The Devil defends it well.
Mortaza is looking to take a break and control but The Devil is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The Devil looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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.
The Devil wants to control but Mortaza is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The Devil is in trouble now - Mortaza has advanced to mount!
Mortaza looking to ground and pound but The Devil is blocking nicely.
The Devil tries to reverse the position but Mortaza maintains control.
Mortaza thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Mortaza is trying to control here but The Devil has managed to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mortaza is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The Devil is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Devil is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mortaza pulls his head out easily.
Mortaza passes the guard and advances to mount!
Mortaza is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but The Devil is surviving well by controlling Mortaza's body position as best he can.
Mortaza avoids the attempt from The Devil to control.
Mortaza is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But The Devil has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from The Devil!
Mortaza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mortaza looking to control but The Devil passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Devil is trying to work for a kimura but Mortaza is defending well.
The Devil wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mortaza keeps working.
Mortaza wants to get back to full guard.
The Devil tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mortaza knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Devil throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Mortaza to regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mashrafe Mortaza dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mortaza fails to land the takedown.
Mortaza fails with a takedown attempt.
The Devil takes a swing at Mortaza's ribcage but misses.
Mortaza will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mashrafe Mortaza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mortaza shoots for a double leg takedown but The Devil sprawls well. He's pushed Mortaza's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mortaza closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mortaza is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from The Devil as he works his way to full guard.
Mortaza wants to pass the guard but The Devil is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Devil has Mortaza pulled in close to control his posture.
The Devil looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mortaza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Devil can do to turn this around?
The Devil looking for a sweep. Not yet The Devil, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Devil is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mortaza defends well.
Mortaza throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mortaza is pushing down on The Devil's leg trying to pass to half guard. The Devil is fighting to maintain full guard but Mortaza has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mortaza is sneakily working for an arm triangle but The Devil sees it coming and defends easily.
The Devil is trying to maintain the position but Mortaza is very close to passing his half guard.
Mortaza trying to control from The Devil's half guard. The Devil has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Mortaza missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The Devil working for a triangle but Mortaza defends it easily.
Mortaza wants to pass the guard but The Devil is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mortaza is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but The Devil has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Mortaza is looking to defend but The Devil has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Mortaza! The Devil pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Mortaza taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mathew The Devil!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eldar Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sipho Kunene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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280 lbs
3 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue 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
2 - 2 - 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
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sipho Kunene!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Winston Alpacca and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith scores with a nice right hand.
Smith scores with a jab to the body.
Kunene throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kunene takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Smith works Kunene's body with a nice hook.
Kunene tries to move into range but Smith moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Smith cracks Kunene with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kunene looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Smith finish him?
Kunene is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith dances in with a quick combination. Kunene is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Smith snaps Kunene's head back. Kunene stumbles backwards against the cage. Smith steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Kunene's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Kunene just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Eldar Smith!
Eldar Smith decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dang Sai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cale Downes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dang Sai has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dang Sai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Cale Downes!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Santiago Holmes and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sai misses with a looping right.
Sai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sai has Downes up against the cage in a clinch.
Sai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sai lands an elbow just above Downes 's eye.
Sai lands an elbow inside that Downes shrugs off.
Sai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sai lands a damaging elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sai.
Sai misses with an elbow over the top.
Sai throws an elbow that misses.
Sai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sai lands an elbow inside that Downes shrugs off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Downes's brow.
Sai misses with an elbow over the top.
Sai definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sai lands an elbow just above Downes 's eye.
Sai lands an elbow inside.
Sai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sai throws an elbow but it misses.
Downes is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sai creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Downes's defenses.
Sai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Downes takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Downes avoids a wild elbow strike from Sai.
Sai misses with an elbow over the top.
Sai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Downes takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Downes blocks an elbow strike from Sai.
Downes dodges an elbow strike from Sai.
Sai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Downes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Downes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sai pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Downes dodges an elbow strike from Sai.
Sai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Downes blocks an elbow strike from Sai.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sai.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sai throws an elbow but misses.
Downes blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sai throws an elbow but misses.
Sai throws an elbow but it misses.
Downes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sai.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sai creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Downes's defenses.
Downes looking for a takedown.
Sai lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sai lands an elbow just above Downes 's eye.
Downes dodges an elbow strike from Sai.
Downes dodges an elbow strike from Sai.
Sai throws an elbow but it misses.
Downes blocks the elbow strike.
Sai misses with an elbow over the top.
Downes blocks an elbow strike from Sai.
Downes takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Cale Downes has been cut.
Downes is trying to pull guard but Sai has him pressed against the cage.
Dang Sai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cale Downes.
Downes tries for a takedown but Sai manages to get underhooks.
Sai throws an elbow that misses.
Sai pushes off an throws an elbow but Downes leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sai throws an elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Downes takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sai lands a nice elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sai misses with an elbow strike.
Downes taking a breather.
Downes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sai gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sai prevents the takedown attempt.
Sai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Downes takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sai is pressed up against the cage. Downes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sai down to the mat. Sai avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Downes walks into a straight right hand from Sai.
Downes is rocked!
Downes takes a jab right on the kisser.
Downes is still on wobbly legs! Can Sai finish him?
Sai closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dang Sai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cale Downes's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sai closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Downes! Sai dives in looking to finish! Downes is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dang Sai!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Tow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and I Hate Family (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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276 lbs
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270 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Brawler
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Big Tow!
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, I Hate Family!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Sandra Marshall and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Family throws a lazy right hand but Tow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tow shoots in but Family avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Family instigates a clinch.
Tow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Family misses with the head strike.
Tow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Family tests Tow's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Big Tow has been cut.
Family 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.
Family misses with a jab, cross combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tow is defended easily by Family.
Tow throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Family tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tow is in Family's guard.
Tow wants to pass the guard but Family is keeping the position.
Family avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tow postures up and lands a big shot to Family's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tow controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tow in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tow is in close to Family's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tow throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Family works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Family wants to stand but Tow is controlling the position.
Tow postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tow scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tow accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tow throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Family works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tow postures up in Family's guard and throws a big left but Family blocks it.
Tow trying to control but Family is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tow is stalling in the full guard.
Tow postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tow stands and throws Family's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Family dodges the ground and pound from Tow.
Tow tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Family is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tow connects with a decent elbow.
Family is rocked!
A big shot lands for Tow! That's hurt Family! Will he recover? Tow fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Big Tow!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Big Tow made sure he mentioned Highland Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Ysengrin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doyle Brunson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ysengrin comes to the cage accompanied by Cheeky Nandos. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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238 lbs
10 - 1 - 0 |
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260 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Great elbows
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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
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dave Ysengrin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Doyle Brunson!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Daniel Franklin and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brunson throws a shot to the body.
Ysengrin scores with a body shot.
A slow jab from Brunson misses its intended target.
Ysengrin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ysengrin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brunson throws out the jab.
Brunson defending well as Ysengrin loads up on a big left hand.
Ysengrin drops his hands momentarily and Brunson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Brunson tries to clinch up
and Ysengrin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Brunson forces Ysengrin back against the cage and clinches.
Ysengrin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Brunson looks winded!
Ysengrin is trying to break the clinch but Brunson is controlling him.
Ysengrin misses with a body punch.
Brunson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ysengrin is trying to break the clinch but Brunson is controlling him.
Ysengrin breaks the clinch.
Ysengrin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ysengrin throws a body shot but no joy.
Brunson misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brunson doesn't manage to clinch there - Ysengrin circles away.
Brunson slips under a jab.
Brunson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ysengrin.
Ysengrin slips under a jab from Brunson.
Brunson throws a right hand that misses
and Ysengrin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brunson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ysengrin was well out of range. Poor timing from Brunson.
Ysengrin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Brunson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Brunson wants to clinch.
Brunson 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.
Ysengrin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ysengrin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ysengrin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ysengrin misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brunson throws a body punch but Ysengrin moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Ysengrin misses its target.
Brunson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ysengrin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ysengrin throws the left hand but Brunson avoids the punch easily.
Brunson misses with a hook to the body
and Ysengrin counters with a nice right hand that sends Brunson toppling to the canvas! Brunson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ysengrin finish him?!
Brunson is rocked!
Brunson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ysengrin counters with a huge right that knocks Brunson out cold! Ysengrin is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dave Ysengrin!
Dave Ysengrin retains his heavyweight title!
Dave Ysengrin was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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