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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Pala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jay Silva could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mario Pala's chin.
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Brawler
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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
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jay Silva!
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, Mario Pala!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Michael Johnstone and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pala moves into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Pala throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silva.
Silva fails to pull guard.
Pala wants the takedown. Silva is fighting it off but Pala persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Silva's guard against the cage.
Pala controlling from the top position.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pala postures up.
Pala wants to stand but Silva has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Pala prevents Silva from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Pala wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pala feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Pala trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva is trying to hold Pala in close to prevent damage but Pala has managed to pass into half guard.
Pala wants to advance to full mount but Silva doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Silva seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pala tries to stand but Silva is controlling from the bottom.
Pala in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pala forces his way into half guard.
Pala sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Silva defending well though.
Pala content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pala is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
Silva pushes Pala off looking to stand but Pala dives back in and keeps control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pala clinches with his opponent.
Pala tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Silva smiles and moves away.
Silva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pala doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Silva counters with a right hand to the body.
Silva moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pala.
Pala works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Silva is trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Pala decides to stand back up. Pala steps back and let's Silva get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Pala dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pala paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pala has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pala displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Silva.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pala.
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pala.
Pala fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pala has Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pala stalling in the clinch.
Silva is trying to pull guard but Pala turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pala breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pala is fending him off so far but Silva persists. Nope, Pala circles away and we're back to standing.
Pala has closed the distance and engaged Silva in a clinch.
Pala breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pala let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Silva throws a nice looking combination but Pala bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Silva slaps away a takedown attempt from Pala, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Silva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pala but Pala pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Silva slaps away a takedown attempt from Pala, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As Pala looks to move away, Silva throws a big counter combo bu Pala just gets out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pala sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Silva somewhat.
Pala wants to counter the offense by Silva and move into the clinch position.
Silva stuffs the takedown.
Pala changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Silva tries to avoid it but Pala manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Silva to the ground. Silva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pala closes the distance and pushes Silva back into the cage.
Pala escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pala clinches up with Silva and pushes him back against the cage.
Pala fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Silva tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pala takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Pala tries to pull guard but Silva forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pala is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Silva is defending well.
Pala jumps into guard, dragging Silva to the mat.
Pala throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Pala keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Mario Pala has got the better of the ground game so far.
Silva throws an elbow that misses. Pala uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Silva's guard. Nice move by Pala!
Silva is trying to control the position but Pala postures up.
Silva is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to hold Pala in close to prevent damage but Pala has managed to pass into half guard.
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Pala tries to pass the half guard into mount. Silva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pala wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Pala showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Pala is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Pala decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Silva kicks Pala off and gets back to his feet.
Pala instigates a clinch.
Pala ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Pala no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva trying to control but Pala is working from the bottom.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throwing strikes but missing.
Pala bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silva's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pala's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pala trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pala is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Let's hope that Pala has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
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.
Pala wanted to stand there but Silva had control of the position.
Pala trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pala fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Silva to the ground. Pala is now in Silva's guard.
Silva manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to take the fight to the mat but Pala manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pala manages to pull guard.
Pala is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pala wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
Silva controlling from the top position.
Silva has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pala looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pala wants to stand but Silva is controlling the position.
Pala wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pala misses with a two punch combination.
Pala takes the fight into the clinch.
Silva drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pala pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva tries to clinch but Pala is having none of it.
Jay Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mario Pala is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown but Pala manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Silva's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pala wants to counter the offense by Silva and move into the clinch position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Pala comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pala winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Pala!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Guy Brush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marko Falconi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brush's entrance music is GOAT !!!. A fine choice. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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185 lbs
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194 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Guy Brush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marko Falconi!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Bart Greer and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falconi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Guy Brush has been cut.
Falconi throws a right hand that Brush ducks under and follows up with a left that Brush also avoids with ease.
Falconi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brush moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Falconi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A combination from Falconi does no damage.
Brush swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brush drops Falconi with a beautiful combination! Falconi stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Brush is looking for the KO!
It looks like Marko Falconi has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brush drops Falconi with a beautiful combination! Falconi stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Brush is looking for the KO!
Falconi is rocked!
Brush cracks Falconi with a left hook right on the temple and Falconi goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Brush lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Falconi is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Guy Brush!
During a confident post fight interview, Guy Brush thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fredric Brannon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iswan Dono (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Fredric Brannon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Iswan Dono!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Dono there.
Dono throws a body shot but no joy.
Brannon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dono paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brannon throws a combination. Dono tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dono 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.
Brannon thows a leg kick but Dono checks it
and Dono counters with an outside leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Dono. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dono.
A clash of legs there as Dono blocks the low kick.
Brannon slips a jab and a cross from Dono.
Dono connects with an inside leg kick.
Brannon walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dono.
Dono slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brannon looks to throw the jab but Dono is out of range.
Brannon throws a series of punches but Dono moves out of range.
Dono replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Brannon blocks it well.
Dono swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dono misses the shot to the body.
Brannon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dono backs up against the cage.
Dono lets loose with a powerful body kick. Brannon will feel that in the morning.
Dono is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dono lands with a shot to the body.
Dono smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dono avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dono connects with a high kick.
Brannon takes one on the button.
Donk. Dono catches Brannon right on the button with a cross.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dono.
Fredric Brannon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brannon fails with the takedown.
Dono takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Brannon has been working on his balance at All Time Wrestling - 12 ELITE COACHES, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Dono.
Brannon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dono counters with a nice body kick.
Dono fails to land with a series of punches.
Brannon throws a lazy uppercut
and Dono counters with a good, hard body kick but Brannon shrugs it off.
Iswan Dono is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dono. That's going to slow Brannon down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dono connects with a solid leg kick.
Brannon throws a combination that misses
and Dono counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Brannon is defending against the submission attempts here by Dono.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brannon has hold of Dono's hands but Dono slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dono looks to land a strike but Brannon avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Brannon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dono throws a strike but Brannon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dono is trying to control the position but Brannon postures up.
Dono working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brannon.
Brannon trying to control the position from guard on top but Dono is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dono preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brannon postures up in Dono's guard and throws a big left but Dono blocks it.
Dono is trying to keep Brannon in close.
Brannon throws a big right hand that misses.
Brannon wants to control from the top but Dono keeps moving.
Dono is trying to keep Brannon in close.
Dono wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dono is trying to control the position but Brannon postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brannon tries to clinch
and Dono cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dono staying out of range there.
Dono lands a slapping body shot.
Brannon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dono pushes Brannon away with a front kick.
Brannon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dono circles away quickly and effectively.
Brannon shoots and misses
and Dono cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dono scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brannon darts in trying to clinch
and Dono counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dono scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dono is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dono throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iswan Dono dominated that 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.
Brannon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dono displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brannon.
Brannon throws out a loose jab but Dono uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dono fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Brannon looks to land a combination but Dono avoids it well.
Dono jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dono lands a jab to the nose.
Dono has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Brannon finds it's way round the side to connect with Dono's head.
Brannon misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dono throws a looping overhand right but Brannon ducks down to avoid it.
Dono slaps away a takedown attempt from Brannon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fredric Brannon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
An inside leg kick lands from Dono.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dono ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brannon moves away.
Brannon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brannon dives in and grabs Dono's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dono pushes down on Brannon's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fredric Brannon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dono moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Dono connects with a leg kick. Brannon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Brannon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dono.
Dono has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dono looks to score with a jab to the body but Brannon is just out of range.
Dono uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dono uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brannon.
Brannon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brannon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dono - that will leave a mark!
Brannon throws a combination that misses
and Dono counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dono throws a strike but Brannon avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Dono with a nice head shot there.
Brannon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dono cracks Brannon with a solid left hand.
Dono wants to pass the guard but Brannon is keeping the position.
Dono scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dono missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dono loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Iswan Dono has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dono lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dono must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dono accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brannon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dono is working Brannon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dono throwing strikes from guard but Brannon blocks nicely.
Dono lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dono accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dono is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Brannon misses with a leg kick.
Dono avoids a punch combination nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dono.
Dono smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Brannon crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dono - the referee stops the clock and Brannon gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dono. Brannon manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Brannon tries to clinch
and Dono counters with a stiff right hand.
Brannon moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Brannon misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brannon takes one on the button.
Dono uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Brannon has time to react.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dono slips a straight right by Brannon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dono scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dono connects with a solid leg kick.
Brannon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dono.
Dono chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brannon's corner calls for a 1-2. Brannon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dono misses with a two punch combination.
Dono explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Dono uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brannon.
Brannon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dono.
Horrible takedown attempt by Brannon or perhaps it was just good defense by Dono, which made it look bad.
A countering left hand to the body from Dono misses.
Dono scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Iswan Dono seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brannon tries to clinch up.
Brannon misses with a double jab
and Dono counters with a single leg into guard. Brannon didn't expect that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iswan Dono showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Brannon looks for the body kick but Dono saw that one coming.
Dono cracks the inside of Brannon's front leg.
Brannon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brannon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dono, pushing him back against the cage.
Dono has clasped his hands together around Brannon's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Brannon is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dono misses with the ground and pound.
Dono landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Dono throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Dono in side control, throwing shots but Brannon defends.
Dono in side control, throwing shots but Brannon defends.
Dono lands an elbow.
Dono fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dono looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Brannon is avoiding damage well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dono tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Dono is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brannon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dono landing strikes.
Dono throws an elbow but Brannon slips to the side and avoids it well.
Brannon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dono in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Brannon is trying to get back to half guard.
The ground and pound from Dono seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
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.
Dono is looking to take a break and control but Brannon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dono thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dono is trying to get an arm triangle but Brannon is defending well.
Dono grinds an elbow into Brannon's temple.
Iswan Dono is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dono working the strikes but Brannon uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dono seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brannon throws a combination that misses
and Dono holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Brannon is trying to drag Dono to the mat but Dono just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Brannon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dono pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Brannon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dono gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fredric Brannon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brannon wants to take the fight to the mat but Dono manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Brannon throws a punch but it's blocked by Dono.
Brannon swings wildly with an uppercut but Dono uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fredric Brannon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dono drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dono tries to pull guard but Brannon holds him up against the cage and eventually Dono drops back down to his feet.
Dono tries to pull guard but Brannon holds him up against the cage and eventually Dono drops back down to his feet.
Brannon trying to control the position but instead, Dono has worked for underhooks and has pushed Brannon into the cage.
Dono pulls guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brannon throws an elbow that misses. Dono uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Brannon's guard. Nice move by Dono!
And that's the end of the fight!
Iswan Dono comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dono winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iswan Dono!
After winning the bout, Iswan Dono thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Felix Lora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Kmiec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Felix Lora could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Damian Kmiec's chin.
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25
210 lbs
6 - 2 - 1 |
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25
205 lbs
6 - 3 - 1 |
Decent wrestler
Brawler
Experienced |
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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
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Felix Lora!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Damian Kmiec!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Dirk Anderson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kmiec avoids the body shot from Lora.
Kmiec shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lora as he jumps to the side.
Kmiec closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kmiec not doing much here.
Kmiec throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lora moves into full guard.
Kmiec prevents Lora from getting back to his feet.
Lora 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 one minute gone in the round.
Lora content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kmiec tries to get to full guard but Lora has control of the leg.
Kmiec is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kmiec looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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.
Kmiec is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kmiec looking for submissions off his back.
Lora tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Kmiec.
Lora seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lora is looking to stall here but Kmiec recovers full guard.
Kmiec looking for a sweep. Not yet Kmiec, not yet.
Lora wants to pass the guard but Kmiec is keeping the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kmiec stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kmiec wants it to stay on the feet.
Kmiec looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kmiec stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kmiec wants it to stay on the feet.
Kmiec tries to clinch up.
Kmiec dives in for a single leg takedown but Lora sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kmiec has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lora is trying to push Kmiec away but Kmiec has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kmiec is trying to stall.
Lora gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kmiec regains guard.
Kmiec trying to control the position.
Kmiec keeping moving, preventing Lora from controlling successfully.
Lora is looking to stand up but Kmiec won't let him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kmiec striking off his back but it's not causing Lora any problems.
Kmiec is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lora trying to control the position from guard on top but Kmiec is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Felix Lora will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lora looks for a takedown but Kmiec sprawls well.
Lora fails to land the takedown.
Kmiec forces Lora back against the cage and clinches.
Kmiec has had enough of the clinch but Lora keeps him there for the moment.
Kmiec tightens his grip and picks Lora up, before dumping him to the ground. Lora manages to land in guard.
Lora is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lora striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Kmiec stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lora swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kmiec wants to stand but Lora has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kmiec postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Felix Lora overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lora has a closed guard, preventing Kmiec from standing up.
Lora throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Lora wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lora displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kmiec.
Kmiec moves into the clinch successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lora misses with a knee to the head.
Kmiec is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lora to keep the fight standing.
Lora successfully pulls guard.
Lora wants to sweep here but Kmiec controlling him for the moment.
Kmiec slips nicely into half guard.
Lora regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lora is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kmiec defends well.
Lora looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kmiec postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kmiec engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lora is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kmiec is controlling him.
Kmiec stands up over Lora, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kmiec postures up.
Lora on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lora tries to get out of the position.
Kmiec scoring with some ground and pound.
Kmiec looking to sit in guard and control but Lora gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kmiec controlling the position.
Kmiec throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Kmiec lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kmiec postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Kmiec showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Lora's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kmiec tries to clinch there but Lora circles away.
Lora thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kmiec uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lora.
Lora throws a sloppy head kick and Kmiec moves out of range easily.
Kmiec closes the distance but Lora moves to the side
and Lora makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lora shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kmiec pinned against the cage. Kmiec gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kmiec is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lora.
Kmiec just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLora.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick by Kmiec misses
and Lora counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lora is stalling here. Kmiec is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Lora seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kmiec has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Kmiec is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lora has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lora wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kmiec works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Lora is trying to improve his position.
Lora gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lora works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kmiec is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lora wants to stand up but Kmiec is controlling him.
Kmiec won't allow Lora to sweep him here.
Lora keeping full guard, as Kmiec tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lora is controlling Kmiec's posture.
Lora bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kmiec's guard.
Kmiec is trying to keep Lora in close.
Lora pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kmiec is keeping the position for now.
Kmiec is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kmiec striking off his back but it's not causing Lora any problems.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four 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.
Kmiec darts in and clinches Lora up against the cage.
Lora pulls guard.
Lora is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lora keeping moving, preventing Kmiec from controlling successfully.
Kmiec stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lora swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kmiec content to stall in guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Felix Lora.
I think Lora has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Felix Lora!
An out of breath Felix Lora thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sonny Bradford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Munoz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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21
190 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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26
186 lbs
5 - 11 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Brawler
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sonny Bradford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 11 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Mark Munoz!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Santiago Holmes and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bradford delivers a nice body kick.
Munoz looks winded!
Bradford lands with a good body shot.
Munoz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bradford lands a head kick!
It looks like Mark Munoz has been cut.
The fighters circle, before Bradford throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Munoz's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Bradford lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Sonny Bradford!
A victorious Sonny Bradford 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Luciano Andrade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mehmet Muhammad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Luciano Andrade has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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26
200 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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185 lbs
8 - 2 - 1 |
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Luciano Andrade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Mehmet Muhammad!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Daniel Franklin and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Muhammad drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Andrade defends it well.
Danga de danga de dang - Andrade scores with a four punch combination!
A low kick from Andrade is predictable there
letting Muhammad counter with a right hand.
Andrade throws a series of punches but Muhammad avoids them all with ease.
Muhammad is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Muhammad gets the takedown into side control.
Andrade tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Muhammad presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Muhammad throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Andrade because Muhammad loaded up on that one.
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!
Muhammad wants to finish this one by submission but Andrade is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Muhammad.
Muhammad trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrade tries to lock up and control but Muhammad gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Andrade is just holding on here. Muhammad manages to take his back.
Andrade trying to control the action but Muhammad just sinks the hooks in.
Muhammad working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Andrade is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Muhammad has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Andrade taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mehmet Muhammad!
A relieved looking Mehmet Muhammad thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wybrant De Houtman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bo Taka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bo Taka has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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191 lbs
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26
189 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Wybrant De Houtman!
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, Bo Taka!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Michael Johnstone and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Houtman is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Taka.
Taka lands with a straight right. De Houtman didn't see that one coming.
Taka misses with a low kick as De Houtman jumps back.
Taka bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps De Houtman's head backwards.
Taka sizes up De Houtman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Taka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Taka connects with a right hand. De Houtman shakes it off.
De Houtman misses with a body shot.
Taka tries to bum rush De Houtman with a series of wild strikes but De Houtman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
De Houtman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Taka looks to throw the jab but De Houtman is out of range.
De Houtman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Taka manages to circle out of the way.
An inside leg kick from Taka misses.
De Houtman tries to counter by clinching up but Taka breaks away and moves out of range.
De Houtman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taka throws a combination that misses
letting De Houtman counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Houtman lands a right hook to the body.
De Houtman looks to land a left hand but Taka moved out of range nicely.
De Houtman throws a combination that misses
and Taka counters with a nice uppercut.
Taka wants to slow De Houtman down by chopping away at his legs.
De Houtman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taka appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A big right from Taka misses.
De Houtman clinches.
De Houtman pushes Taka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Taka is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
De Houtman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
It looks like Bo Taka has been cut.
De Houtman lands a shoulder strike.
Taka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Taka scores with the left hand. De Houtman knows he should have avoided that one.
Taka is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Houtman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taka misses with a right hand
and De Houtman counters by clinching up.
Taka wants to break free but De Houtman has control.
Taka has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A body shot lands from De Houtman.
A head punch on the inside from De Houtman fails to land.
Taka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
De Houtman is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
De Houtman tries to clinch up.
De Houtman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taka.
De Houtman misses the shot to the body.
De Houtman looks to score with a jab to the body but Taka is just out of range.
Taka throws a shot from downtown. De Houtman moves away and avoids it.
Taka takes one to the chin there.
Taka throws a leg kick which misses De Houtman's front leg but catches the back leg as De Houtman tries to avoid it.
De Houtman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taka moves away.
De Houtman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taka looks to land a right hand but De Houtman moved out of range.
De Houtman is looking to counter the offense by Taka and move into the clinch.
Taka throws out a loose jab but De Houtman uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Houtman is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Taka.
Taka is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! De Houtman had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
De Houtman tries to clinch up but Taka circles away and keeps his distance.
De Houtman drives through and clinches with Taka against the cage.
Taka tries to break the clinch but De Houtman is controlling the position.
Taka is trying to force a seperation but De Houtman has the dominant position.
Taka is trying to break free.
De Houtman prevents Taka from breaking the clinch.
Taka tries to break free but De Houtman pushes him back against the cage.
Taka wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
De Houtman leaning against his opponent.
De Houtman misses with the head strike.
Taka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Houtman misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Houtman misses with a punch on the inside.
De Houtman tries to throw a body punch but Taka avoids it by throwing De Houtman back against the cage.
De Houtman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Taka is trying to force a seperation but De Houtman has the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Houtman working aggressively here.
De Houtman lands with a short shot to the head.
Taka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Taka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
De Houtman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Taka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Taka slips under a jab from De Houtman.
Bo Taka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Houtman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A swing and a miss from De Houtman.
Taka throws out a counter right but De Houtman avoids it with no problem.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right-left combo lands from Taka.
Taka lands with a nice body punch.
Taka looks to land a combination but De Houtman avoids it well.
Taka is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Taka misses with a hook
and De Houtman counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bo Taka will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bo Taka's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Taka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Taka throws a leg kick but De Houtman checks it.
Taka throws a low kick, looking for De Houtman's leg but De Houtman calmly moves out of range.
De Houtman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Taka takes a swing at De Houtman's ribcage but misses.
Taka cracks De Houtman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Taka misses with a jab, cross combination.
De Houtman wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Taka works the jab nicely.
De Houtman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bo Taka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice shot lands for De Houtman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taka cracks De Houtman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
De Houtman blocks a jab.
De Houtman looks to throw the jab but Taka is out of range.
Taka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by De Houtman.
De Houtman is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Taka.
Taka thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Houtman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Taka.
Taka throws a lazy uppercut
and De Houtman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by De Houtman.
Taka tries to break free but De Houtman pushes him back against the cage.
Taka prevents a body shot from De Houtman.
De Houtman lands with a short shot to the head.
Taka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Taka looks to land a right hand but De Houtman moved out of range.
Taka loads up on a big right hand but De Houtman slips the punch.
We've been informed that Taka has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Taka throws a big shot that misses.
Taka throws a leg kick
and De Houtman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by De Houtman.
Taka blocking some punches.
De Houtman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Taka tries to circle away but De Houtman has him pinned against the cage.
Taka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
De Houtman tries to clinch up but Taka circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taka slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Taka throws a head kick but De Houtman moves out of range.
Taka misses with a straight left.
De Houtman tries to counter by clinching up but Taka breaks away and moves out of range.
Taka misses with a lunging right hand
and De Houtman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Houtman defending well as Taka loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like De Houtman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Taka.
Taka takes a swing at De Houtman's ribcage but misses.
Decent striking displayed by Taka there.
Taka throws a shot from downtown. De Houtman moves away and avoids it.
Taka throws a leg kick
and De Houtman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Taka is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
De Houtman keeps control of Taka as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Taka wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but De Houtman has him pressed against the cage.
Taka wants to break free but De Houtman has control.
Taka misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Houtman throws a punch but it's blocked by Taka.
Taka lands a right hand that snaps the head of De Houtman backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Houtman.
Come on De Houtman - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
De Houtman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wybrant De Houtman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Taka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Taka throws a series of punches but De Houtman moves out of range.
Taka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Taka takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Taka misses with a right hand
and Taka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Taka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
De Houtman tries to clinch there but Taka circles away.
Taka looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Taka feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to De Houtman's calf.
De Houtman slips a jab from Taka.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taka scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taka walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. De Houtman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Taka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taka cracks De Houtman with a right hand to the side of the head.
De Houtman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Taka cracks a nice hook into De Houtman's ribs.
De Houtman moves away from the strike by Taka.
De Houtman moves out of range of the strikes.
De Houtman takes the fight into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Taka tries to break free but De Houtman pushes him back against the cage.
De Houtman lands a nice uppercut.
Taka wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
De Houtman stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Taka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bo Taka'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. This is the final round!
Taka throws a series of strikes that have De Houtman backpedaling.
Taka keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Taka with a hook.
De Houtman is rocked!
De Houtman walks into a straight right hand from Taka.
Oh De Houtman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
De Houtman scores with a nice head shot.
Taka throws a combination that misses
and De Houtman counters by clinching up.
De Houtman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
De Houtman seems to have got his legs back now.
De Houtman cracks Taka with a nice body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Houtman.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taka looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
De Houtman lands a hook that snaps the head of Taka backwards.
Taka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
De Houtman throws a head punch that misses.
Taka is trying to break the clinch but De Houtman has him pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from De Houtman.
De Houtman lands a right hand.
De Houtman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
De Houtman can't find room to land a body shot as Taka controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Houtman is working Taka over against the cage.
De Houtman displaying some good clinch control by pressing Taka up against the cage.
Taka wants to break the clinch but can't.
Taka can't break the clinch.
Taka working hard to break the clinch.
De Houtman keeps control of Taka as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
De Houtman avoiding damage.
A head punch on the inside from De Houtman fails to land.
De Houtman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Houtman is working Taka over against the cage.
De Houtman lands a nice uppercut.
De Houtman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Taka backwards.
Taka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Taka slips a straight right by De Houtman.
Taka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Houtman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Taka.
De Houtman lands a jab to Taka's midsection.
Taka scores with a body shot.
Taka connects with a body shot that sends De Houtman's belly button to the back.
Taka thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Houtman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from De Houtman finds it's way through Taka's defenses.
De Houtman misses with a looping right.
Taka misses with a combination
and De Houtman counters by clinching up.
De Houtman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Taka wants to break the clinch but can't.
Taka tries to break the clinch but De Houtman is controlling the position.
Taka blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Houtman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Taka backwards.
De Houtman misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Houtman misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Houtman lands with a light punch inside.
Taka tries to circle away but De Houtman has him pinned against the cage.
Taka wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
De Houtman lands with a short shot to the head.
Taka breaks from the clinch.
Taka throws a sloppy head kick
and De Houtman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bo Taka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
De Houtman tries a body shot but Taka blocks it.
De Houtman misses with the head strike.
De Houtman lands a hook that snaps the head of Taka backwards.
De Houtman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Houtman swings wildly with an uppercut but Taka uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Houtman struggles to land a body shot inside as Taka controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Houtman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Taka breaks the clinch.
A slow jab from Taka misses its intended target.
De Houtman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Taka misses.
Taka throws a lazy right hand but De Houtman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Taka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
De Houtman throwing a counter right hand but Taka manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Houtman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Taka connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Taka throws a combination that misses
and De Houtman counters with a straight right hand.
Taka throws a hook but De Houtman avoids it easily.
Wybrant De Houtman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taka moves out of range of the strikes.
Taka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wybrant De Houtman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Taka has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bo Taka!
A less than humble Bo Taka misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Dahl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cornelis Spilbergen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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210 lbs
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211 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gabriel Dahl!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Cornelis Spilbergen!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, David Hoff and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dahl is looking to land body kicks.
Spilbergen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Spilbergen checks the leg kick.
Dahl throws a sloppy head kick and Spilbergen moves out of range easily.
Dahl 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.
Dahl throws a leg kick but Spilbergen moved away.
Dahl looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Spilbergen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dahl tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dahl slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Spilbergen blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Spilbergen checks a leg kick.
Spilbergen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dahl.
It looks like Cornelis Spilbergen has been cut.
Spilbergen avoids a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dahl. That's going to slow Spilbergen down.
Dahl throws out a leg kick but Spilbergen moves out of range and Dahl only half commits.
Spilbergen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Dahl misses with a head kick.
Spilbergen slips a straight right by Dahl.
Spilbergen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dahl pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Spilbergen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Dahl.
Spilbergen wants to counter with a clinch but Dahl pushes him away.
Dahl does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Spilbergen throws out a counter right but Dahl avoids it with no problem.
Dahl will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
An inside leg kick from Dahl misses.
Spilbergen slips under a jab.
A low kick from Dahl misses
and Spilbergen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dahl tries to land a leg kick but Spilbergen saw it coming and moves away.
Spilbergen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Dahl tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dahl throws a sloppy head kick
and Dahl takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big right from Dahl misses.
Dahl throws a leg kick
and Spilbergen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dahl avoids the body shot from Spilbergen.
Dahl throws a right and a left that Spilbergen avoids nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dahl misses with a kick to the body
and Spilbergen counters with a three punch combo that has Dahl backing up. Dahl nods at Spilbergen to acknowledge the strikes.
Spilbergen dodges the punch combination from Dahl.
A low kick from Dahl misses
and Spilbergen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spilbergen ducks under a wild hook from Dahl.
Dahl throws a leg kick that misses.
Spilbergen avoids the head kick by Dahl.
Spilbergen tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dahl just misses with a punch to the body.
Dahl throws a leg kick
and Spilbergen counters with a stiff right hand.
Spilbergen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dahl connects with a looping right hand.
Dahl misses with a body kick.
Dahl tries to score with a low kick but Spilbergen moves his leg out of the way.
Dahl throws a low kick, looking for Spilbergen's leg but Spilbergen calmly moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dahl is looking to score with low kicks.
Dahl shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Spilbergen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dahl.
Spilbergen checks a leg kick.
Dahl throws a lazy uppercut
and Spilbergen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dahl buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dahl throws a leg kick but Spilbergen moved away.
Dahl throws a half hearted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spilbergen! But no joy.
A jab from Dahl misses.
Spilbergen tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dahl attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Spilbergen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dahl wants to land a leg kick but Spilbergen is out of range.
Dahl throws a hook but Spilbergen avoids it easily.
Spilbergen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dahl with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Dahl dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cornelis Spilbergen's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Spilbergen checks the leg kick.
Spilbergen tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dahl throws a low kick but Spilbergen avoids it.
Dahl misses with a hook
and Spilbergen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A cross from Spilbergen lands.
Dahl misses with a straight left.
Spilbergen throws out a counter right but Dahl avoids it with no problem.
Dahl misses with a low kick.
Spilbergen has managed to clinch.
Spilbergen effectively controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spilbergen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dahl is keeping busy.
Spilbergen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dahl as Spilbergen tries to tie him up.
Spilbergen trying to control the position but instead, Dahl has worked for underhooks and has pushed Spilbergen into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dahl jumps guard and drags Spilbergen to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Spilbergen wanted to stand there but Dahl had control of the position.
Spilbergen stands up and waves to Dahl to follow him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dahl.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dahl - that will leave a mark!
A low kick from Dahl misses
and Spilbergen moves into the clinch.
Dahl blocks an uppercut.
Dahl lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spilbergen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Spilbergen blocks an uppercut.
Spilbergen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spilbergen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Spilbergen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dahl tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dahl lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dahl tries to pull guard but Spilbergen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dahl lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dahl misses with the head strike.
Spilbergen looking to stall.
Dahl decides to pull guard.
Spilbergen gets to his feet - Dahl follows without any prompting.
A bone on bone clash there as Spilbergen blocks the leg kick.
Dahl throws a poor cross that misses
and Spilbergen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dahl throws a hook to the side of Spilbergen's head but Spilbergen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spilbergen wants to counter with a clinch but Dahl pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spilbergen is looking to clinch.
Dahl misses with an uppercut.
Dahl wants to land a leg kick but Spilbergen is out of range.
Good work by Spilbergen as he checks the leg kick.
Spilbergen tries to counter by closing the distance.
Spilbergen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Spilbergen misses.
Spilbergen misses with an uppercut.
Spilbergen takes one to the side of the head.
Dahl tries to land a leg kick but Spilbergen saw it coming and moves away.
Dahl does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dahl misses with a wild combination.
Spilbergen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dahl.
Dahl throws a sloppy head kick and Spilbergen moves out of range easily.
Spilbergen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dahl with a body shot.
Dahl throws a leg kick
and Spilbergen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dahl throws a lazy right hand but Spilbergen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spilbergen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dahl throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Spilbergen counters with a nice uppercut.
Dahl throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dahl takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dahl throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Spilbergen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dahl misses with a leg kick
and Spilbergen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dahl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gabriel Dahl will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cornelis Spilbergen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dahl scores with a kick to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dahl lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Spilbergen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Spilbergen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A little jabbing left from Spilbergen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A combination from Dahl does no damage.
A low kick from Dahl is predictable there
and Spilbergen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dahl throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Spilbergen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Spilbergen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dahl is keeping busy.
Dahl manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Spilbergen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dahl is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spilbergen can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spilbergen decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Dahl misses with the combination.
Dahl pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spilbergen tries to counter with a clinch but Dahl shakes him off and moves away.
Dahl attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Spilbergen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dahl tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Spilbergen is able to avoid easily.
Dahl misses with a low kick.
Spilbergen checks the leg kick.
Dahl sets himself, and Spilbergen steps forward looking for the clinch! Dahl avoids it this time.
Dahl goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dahl lands a front kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dahl throws a body kick that misses
and Spilbergen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dahl takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dahl tries to score with a low kick but Spilbergen moves his leg out of the way.
Spilbergen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Dahl throws a leg kick but Spilbergen checks it.
Spilbergen wants to counter with a clinch but Dahl pushes him away.
Gabriel Dahl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dahl moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dahl misses with a lunging right hand
and Spilbergen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dahl finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Spilbergen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dahl misses with an uppercut. Spilbergen saw that one coming.
Spilbergen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Spilbergen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dahl sets himself, and Spilbergen steps forward looking for the clinch! Dahl avoids it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dahl goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dahl swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dahl throws a front kick aimed at Spilbergen's knee but Spilbergen avoids it well.
Dahl throws a low kick but it's checked well by Spilbergen.
Dahl shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Spilbergen sprawls well. Spilbergen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dahl gets slowly back to his feet.
Dahl misses with a low kick.
Dahl throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dahl finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dahl throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dahl fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Spilbergen checks it well.
Dahl sets himself, and Spilbergen steps forward looking for the clinch! Dahl avoids it this time.
Dahl throws a lazy uppercut
and Spilbergen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dahl fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spilbergen manages to avoid it.
Dahl thumps Spilbergen with a low kick.
Dahl swings for the body but Spilbergen moves out of range.
Dahl sets himself, and Spilbergen steps forward looking for the clinch! Dahl avoids it this time.
Spilbergen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dahl.
Dahl swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spilbergen wants to counter with a clinch but Dahl pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dahl lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A clash of legs there as Spilbergen blocks the low kick.
Spilbergen tries to counter by closing the distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Dahl clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Cornelis Spilbergen's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Dahl throws a leg kick that misses.
Spilbergen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dahl.
Spilbergen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dahl.
Spilbergen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Spilbergen checks a leg kick.
Dahl misses with a leg kick
and Spilbergen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick from Dahl is predictable there
and Spilbergen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Spilbergen leaning against his opponent.
Spilbergen is pushing Dahl up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dahl tries to pull guard but Spilbergen won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dahl working aggressively here.
Spilbergen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dahl backwards.
A short left from Spilbergen.
Spilbergen lands a body punch.
Spilbergen trying to stall but Dahl improves his position.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Spilbergen - that landed with a thud.
Spilbergen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Spilbergen slowing the pace effectively.
Dahl fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Spilbergen looking to stall.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Spilbergen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Cornelis Spilbergen.
Dahl throws a push kick but Spilbergen slaps the foot to one side.
Spilbergen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A low kick from Dahl misses
and Spilbergen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dahl misses with the combination.
Spilbergen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Spilbergen checks the leg kick nicely there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spilbergen! But no joy.
A head kick misses from Dahl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spilbergen blocks a head kick by Dahl.
A little jabbing left from Spilbergen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dahl throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dahl takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dahl misses with a combination
and Spilbergen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dahl throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spilbergen wants to counter with a clinch but Dahl pushes him away.
An inside leg kick from Dahl misses.
Dahl sets himself, and Spilbergen steps forward looking for the clinch! Dahl avoids it this time.
Dahl misses with a leg kick
and Dahl takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dahl throws a front kick aimed at Spilbergen's knee but Spilbergen avoids it well.
Dahl throws a low kick, looking for Spilbergen's leg but Spilbergen calmly moves out of range.
Spilbergen tries to counter with a clinch but Dahl shakes him off and moves away.
Dahl throws a chopping leg kick but Spilbergen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dahl sets himself, and Spilbergen steps forward looking for the clinch! Dahl avoids it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dahl walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Spilbergen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dahl pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dahl sets himself, and Spilbergen steps forward looking for the clinch! Dahl avoids it this time.
Dahl throws a leg kick that is checked
and Spilbergen counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Spilbergen. Beautiful body shot.
A lazy body kick from Dahl
and Spilbergen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dahl misses with an uppercut
and Spilbergen counters with a nice body shot.
Dahl misses with a jab to the body
and Spilbergen counters with a crisp one two that drops Dahl! Spilbergen thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Dahl to his feet! Dahl is in big trouble!
Dahl is rocked!
Dahl thows a leg kick but Spilbergen checks it
and Spilbergen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Oh Dahl is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Spilbergen drops Dahl with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Dahl! Spilbergen dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cornelis Spilbergen!
Cornelis Spilbergen is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shoei Braz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bernardo Muriel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Shoei Braz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bernardo Muriel!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Sandra Marshall and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muriel lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Shoei Braz has been cut.
Muriel moves into range and clinches up with Braz.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Muriel.
Muriel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Muriel blocks an uppercut.
Braz working aggressively here.
Muriel lands a body punch in the clinch.
Muriel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Muriel cracks Braz with a nice body shot.
Muriel blocks a body shot from Braz.
Muriel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Muriel stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Muriel is working Braz over against the cage.
Muriel scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, Muriel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Braz misses with a punch to the body.
Braz decides to pull guard.
Braz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Braz has his foot on Muriel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Muriel works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braz working for a triangle but Muriel defends it easily.
Muriel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Braz looking for a triangle here. Muriel is fighting it but it looks tight! Braz pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Muriel is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Shoei Braz!
An out of breath Shoei Braz thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Bones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Troy Kirkland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Troy Kirkland told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bobby Bones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Troy Kirkland!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Michael Johnstone and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Kirkland looks to land a right hand but Bones moved out of range.
Bones changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kirkland scores with a head kick. Bones tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kirkland sends Bones crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kirkland is motioning to the referee to let Bones up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
It looks like Bobby Bones has been cut.
Kirkland cracks a nice hook into Bones's ribs.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bones gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Kirkland gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Troy Kirkland!
Troy Kirkland is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Troy Kirkland thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Bobby Bones spoke after the fight, saying 'Congratulations to my opponent. He fought really well today'.
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