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Highland Challenge 41 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ghivur Thadee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Canela De La Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Canela De La Cruz is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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195 lbs
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205 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined |
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ghivur Thadee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Canela De La Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, David Hoff and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De La Cruz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Thadee fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches De La Cruz on the side of the head.
Thadee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A punch combination from De La Cruz misses.
Thadee was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Thadee definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thadee ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thadee displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Canela De La Cruz has been cut.
Thadee moves away from the strike by De La Cruz.
De La Cruz shoots in for a takedown but Thadee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
De La Cruz looks for a takedown but Thadee sprawls well.
Ghivur Thadee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Canela De La Cruz.
De La Cruz avoids a punch combination nicely.
De La Cruz tries for a takedown but Thadee circles away easily
and Thadee counters with a crisp one two that drops De La Cruz! Thadee thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves De La Cruz to his feet! De La Cruz is in big trouble!
De La Cruz is rocked!
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!
Thadee moves in close and cracks De La Cruz with a massive right hand! De La Cruz, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Thadee!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ghivur Thadee!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nate Lawliet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrone The Crack Head (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lawliet comes to the cage accompanied by Stetsasonic - On Fire. The Crack Head has chosen Mr. Flamboyant as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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145 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nate Lawliet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tyrone The Crack Head!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Michael Johnstone and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawliet with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The Crack Head tries to clinch up.
The Crack Head fails with an attempt to clinch.
The Crack Head tries to clinch up but Lawliet circles away and keeps his distance.
The Crack Head tries to clinch there but Lawliet circles away.
The Crack Head fails with an attempt to clinch.
The Crack Head doesn't manage to clinch there - Lawliet circles away.
The Crack Head looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lawliet lands a jab-cross combination.
Lawliet changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. The Crack Head looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lawliet takes a little break here. The Crack Head wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The Crack Head parries the strikes from Lawliet easily there. Lawliet is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable The Crack Head to escape.
Lawliet scores with a couple of short elbows.
Lawliet definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lawliet tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The Crack Head trying to remain calm as Lawliet controls from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawliet lands a decent elbow from side control.
The Crack Head takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Lawliet lands a few punches from side control.
Lawliet grinds an elbow into The Crack Head's temple.
Lawliet is chipping away with strikes.
Lawliet is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt The Crack Head will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The Crack Head really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lawliet. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lawliet working the head with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Crack Head parries the strikes from Lawliet easily there. Lawliet is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable The Crack Head to escape.
The Crack Head wants to control but Lawliet postures up.
Sloppy strikes there by Lawliet.
Lawliet controlling from side mount.
Lawliet lands an elbow.
Lawliet in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The Crack Head on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Lawliet lands a decent elbow from side control.
Lawliet will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Crack Head takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Lawliet working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Lawliet 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 Crack Head is looking for a sweep.
Lawliet is chipping away with strikes.
Lawliet has an Americana. The Crack Head didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Lawliet is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Lawliet hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Nate Lawliet!
Nate Lawliet seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Tyrone The Crack Head stepped up to the mic, saying 'F the UFC anyways!!!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sama Paska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Tripplet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruce Tripplet has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sama Paska's chin.
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155 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sama Paska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bruce Tripplet!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, David Hoff and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tripplet throws a series of punches but Paska avoids them all with ease.
Paska slips a jab and a cross from Tripplet.
Tripplet scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Paska gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tripplet lands a left and a right that send Paska crashing to the mat, dazed. Tripplet thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Paska is rocked!
It looks like Sama Paska has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paska moves into the clinch.
Oh Paska is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tripplet is trying to stall.
Paska lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Tripplet fails to land.
Tripplet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Paska seems to have got his legs back now.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A bit of stalling here from Paska.
Tripplet misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tripplet tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Paska effectively controlling the action here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Paska takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tripplet wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paska.
A short uppercut from Paska.
Paska definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Paska lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tripplet backwards.
Paska lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tripplet backwards.
Tripplet fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tripplet blocks a body shot from Paska.
Tripplet throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tripplet takes a shot to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Paska.
Tripplet gets through Paska's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tripplet is trying to break the clinch but Paska has him pressed against the cage.
Tripplet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tripplet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tripplet tries a body shot but Paska blocks it.
A short right from Paska on the inside.
Tripplet pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tripplet.
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!
Tripplet lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paska clinches up with Tripplet and pushes him back against the cage.
Paska scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tripplet.
Tripplet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Paska slows down the pace here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tripplet.
Paska is working Tripplet over against the cage.
Paska lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tripplet backwards.
Tripplet throws a head punch that misses.
Tripplet wants to stall.
Tripplet fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tripplet tries a body shot but Paska blocks it.
Paska blocks a body shot from Tripplet.
Tripplet lands a shoulder strike.
Paska scores with a nice hook to the head.
Paska is working Tripplet over against the cage.
Tripplet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paska.
Paska lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Paska lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tripplet backwards.
Tripplet displaying some good clinch control by pressing Paska up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Tripplet fails to land.
Paska misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tripplet misses with the head strike.
Paska swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tripplet wants to break free but Paska has control.
Paska lands a nice uppercut.
Paska lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tripplet throws a punch but it's blocked by Paska.
Paska prevents a body shot from Tripplet.
Tripplet tries to break the clinch but Paska is controlling the position.
Paska lands a hook that snaps the head of Tripplet backwards.
Paska slowing the pace effectively.
Paska blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paska.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tripplet working aggressively here.
Tripplet has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tripplet is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tripplet's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tripplet tries to close the distance and clinch but Paska swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bruce Tripplet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paska drops Tripplet with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Tripplet! Paska dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sama Paska!
Sama Paska decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paulio Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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239 lbs
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265 lbs
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Basic striking
Good chin |
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Basic striking
Solid chin |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Paulio Escobar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Machado!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Sandra Marshall and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobar closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Machado's guard.
Escobar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Escobar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Machado is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Escobar drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Escobar jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Escobar wants to control from the top but Machado keeps moving.
Machado looking for a guillotine here but Escobar defends easily.
Escobar trying to control the position from guard on top but Machado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado wants to sweep here but Escobar controlling him for the moment.
Machado is still trying to improve position.
Machado keeping full guard, as Escobar tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado has an active guard here but Escobar has managed to pass into half guard.
Escobar is looking to take a break and control but Machado is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Escobar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Machado sees it coming and defends easily.
Machado trying to control but Escobar postures up.
Machado is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Escobar pulls his head out easily.
Escobar is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Machado moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Escobar wants to control from the top but Machado keeps moving.
Machado bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Escobar's guard.
Machado is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Machado preventing the sweep.
Escobar is adopting a defensive guard.
Machado thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Escobar controls Machado momentarily but Machado frees himself.
Escobar wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Machado is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Escobar!
Machado tries to control but Escobar wriggling away.
Escobar is trying to escape the mount.
Machado is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Escobar is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Escobar flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Machado anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Escobar and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Machado slips an arm under Escobar chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Machado has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Machado is squeezing on Escobar like an anaconda would it's prey. Escobar fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Machado!
Our winner, John Machado, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Paulio Escobar spoke after the fight, saying 'Island is rough. I can't train here.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cody Garbrandt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hit Run (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garbrandt comes into the arena with Volbeat - A Warrior's Call blaring out of the sound system. Hit Run is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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150 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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, Cody Garbrandt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hit Run!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Sandra Marshall and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Run sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Garbrandt goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Run dives in and scores a takedown into Garbrandt's guard.
Run wants to pass the guard but Garbrandt is keeping the position.
Run stands and throws Garbrandt's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Run tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Run wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Garbrandt, who protects the arm well.
Run thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Run has an Americana. Garbrandt didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Run is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Run hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Hit Run!
Hit Run thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Dickens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Glover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dickens comes to the cage accompanied by I Want it All. Oliver Dickens could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gary Glover's chin.
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185 lbs
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183 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Oliver Dickens!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gary Glover!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Sandra Marshall and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glover dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dickens shoots in and bounces Glover off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dickens with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dickens in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dickens throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dickens throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dickens throws a strike but Glover rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Glover has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at RCJ Machado Jiu-Jitsu. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dickens holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickens is looking for a triangle here but Glover uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glover trying to control the position but Dickens is working away.
The referee asks Glover politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Glover prefers to stall for the moment though.
Dickens 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.
Glover trying to control the position but Dickens is working away.
Dickens regains half guard.
Dickens is controlling Glover's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Glover tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Dickens.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dickens is positioning himself well to prevent Glover advancing to mount.
Dickens has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Dickens moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dickens wants to sweep but no luck.
Dickens pulls Glover in close to his closed guard and prevents Glover from doing any damage or advancing position.
Glover won't allow Dickens to sweep him here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Glover must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dickens pulls Glover in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glover clinches up against the cage.
Glover utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dickens is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Glover unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dickens has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Glover is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Glover with a knee to the head.
Dickens has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Glover avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dickens has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Glover avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oliver Dickens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dickens is trying to stall.
Dickens has Glover pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Glover manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dickens is breathing heavily.
Glover prevents a takedown attempt there.
Glover lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Oliver Dickens has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dickens is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Glover is defending well.
Glover prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dickens gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Glover regains guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dickens accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Glover trying to keep a closed guard but Dickens is proving a slippery customer.
Dickens throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dickens postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dickens in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dickens works over Glover with some ground and pound from guard.
Dickens lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Glover preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dickens postures up in Glover's guard and throws a big left but Glover blocks it.
Dickens works over Glover with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Glover dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oliver Dickens's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dickens doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Glover counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Glover darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Glover has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Glover tries to work over Dickens's front leg with a kick but Dickens checks it.
Dickens fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Glover swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dickens.
Dickens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A combination from Glover does no damage.
Dickens half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dickens.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oliver Dickens. 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.
Dickens takes one to the chin there.
A head kick misses from Glover.
Dickens shoots in looking for a takedown. Glover tries to sprawl out of it but Dickens keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Glover manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Glover! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glover fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dickens, pushing him back against the cage.
Dickens drops down looking for an ankle pick but Glover pulls his leg out and moves away.
Donk. Glover catches Dickens right on the button with a cross.
Dickens lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A left lands for Glover.
Dickens is rocked!
Gary Glover seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dickens avoids the head kick by Glover.
Dickens shoots in and bounces Glover off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Glover keeping moving, preventing Dickens from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dickens postures up in Glover's guard and throws a big left but Glover blocks it.
Dickens is stalling in the full guard.
Dickens looking to sit in guard and control but Glover gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Glover won't allow Dickens to sweep him here.
Dickens is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Glover is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Glover trying to control but Dickens is working from the bottom.
Glover won't allow Dickens to sweep him here.
Dickens has Glover pulled in close to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickens keeping moving, preventing Glover from controlling successfully.
Glover stopping the sweep attempt from Dickens.
Dickens managing to control the position.
Dickens keeping moving, preventing Glover from controlling successfully.
Dickens pulls Glover in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Glover has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's four 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.
Glover fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dickens.
Dickens shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dickens takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Glover works Dickens's body with a nice hook.
Glover lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Glover lands with a straight right. Dickens didn't see that one coming.
Jab, jab by Glover - just one landing.
Glover scores with a hook to the body. Dickens takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Glover misses with a kick to the body.
Dickens walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Glover showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Oliver Dickens's cut.
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.
A telegraphed right hand from Glover misses the target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dickens or perhaps it was just good defense by Glover, which made it look bad.
Dickens fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Glover.
Glover scores with a jab to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Glover.
Oh Dickens is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Glover cracks a nice hook into Dickens's ribs.
Glover feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Dickens crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gary Glover!
Gary Glover is the new welterweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Gary Glover started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Xande Shoyoroll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Perry Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Xande Shoyoroll!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Perry Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Peter Branson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Xande Shoyoroll has been cut.
Hughes cracks Shoyoroll with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shoyoroll shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shoyoroll scores with the left hand. Hughes knows he should have avoided that one.
Shoyoroll takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hughes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Shoyoroll gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shoyoroll takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice body punch from Hughes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shoyoroll looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hughes!
Shoyoroll tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Shoyoroll trying to control the position but Hughes is working away.
Shoyoroll controls the position.
Hughes struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shoyoroll has an Americana. Hughes didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Shoyoroll is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Shoyoroll hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Xande Shoyoroll!
Xande Shoyoroll really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Highland Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Erik Thorvaldson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dunkin Donats (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 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Erik Thorvaldson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dunkin Donats!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Michael Johnstone and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donats scores with a takedown into Thorvaldson's guard.
Donats working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Donats throwing strikes from guard but Thorvaldson blocks nicely.
Donats trying to control but Thorvaldson is working from the bottom.
Thorvaldson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Donats stands up over Thorvaldson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Thorvaldson looking for subs off his back but Donats has passed one foot through into half guard.
Thorvaldson's coaches at THE GYM (20 Elite coaches on the Island !!!) have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Ground and pound from Donats.
Donats is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Thorvaldson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from Donats there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorvaldson wants to control but Donats is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Donats really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thorvaldson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Thorvaldson has hold of Donats's hands but Donats slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Donats sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thorvaldson defending well though.
Thorvaldson controlling the position for now.
Thorvaldson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Donats pulls his head out easily.
Thorvaldson moves into full guard.
Thorvaldson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Thorvaldson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thorvaldson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Donats avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Donats stands up over Thorvaldson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donats postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Donats pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thorvaldson is keeping the position for now.
Donats works over Thorvaldson with some ground and pound from guard.
Donats in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Donats must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Donats loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thorvaldson working for a triangle but Donats defends it easily.
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!
Donats working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thorvaldson's head.
Thorvaldson has his foot on Donats's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Donats works his way back into a safe position though.
Donats trying to control but Thorvaldson is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thorvaldson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Thorvaldson has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Donats doesn't defend quickly enough and Thorvaldson has managed to lock this one up! Can Donats escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Thorvaldson on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Erik Thorvaldson!
Erik Thorvaldson retains his middleweight title!
Erik Thorvaldson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Dunkin Donats was interviewed post fight and said 'I will be stronger'.
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