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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marko Falconi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Overhood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Terry Overhood was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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194 lbs
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198 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marko Falconi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Terry Overhood!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Sandra Marshall and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falconi lands a nice hook to Overhood's body. Overhood takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Overhood changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Falconi tries to avoid it but Overhood manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Falconi to the ground. Falconi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Falconi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Falconi throws a one two combo.
Falconi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Falconi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Overhood misses with a straight left.
Overhood shoots in looking for a takedown but Falconi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Overhood's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A head kick from Overhood lands but Falconi takes it in his stride.
Overhood tries to close the distance and clinch up but Falconi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Falconi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice takedown defense from Falconi. No joy for Overhood on that attempt.
Marko Falconi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terry Overhood.
Falconi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Overhood shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Falconi pinned against the cage. Falconi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Falconi throws a right hand that Overhood ducks under and follows up with a left that Overhood also avoids with ease.
Falconi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Falconi throws a series of punches but Overhood moves out of range.
Falconi misses with the combination.
Falconi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falconi swinging wildly here.
Falconi is breathing heavily.
Falconi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Overhood tries to bum rush Falconi with a series of wild strikes but Falconi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Falconi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Overhood moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It seemed like Overhood was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Overhood is looking to clinch.
Falconi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Overhood won't allow Falconi to get back to his feet.
Overhood gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Falconi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Overhood moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Overhood drives through and clinches with Falconi against the cage.
Overhood pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Overhood avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falconi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
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!
Overhood looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Overhood misses with a double jab.
Falconi misses with the combination.
Falconi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Overhood clinches.
Overhood jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Falconi walks away with a smile on his face. Overhood gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Marko Falconi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Falconi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Falconi scores with a nice head shot.
Overhood drops his hands momentarily and Falconi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Overhood misses the target.
A punch combination from Overhood misses.
Overhood tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Falconi swivels and escapes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falconi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Overhood on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Falconi works over Overhood's head and body with a nice combination.
Falconi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Overhood swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Overhood, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Falconi misses with a double jab.
Overhood wants to counter with a clinch but Falconi pushes him away.
Falconi throws a right hand that Overhood ducks under and follows up with a left that Overhood also avoids with ease.
Overhood throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Falconi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Falconi wants it to stay on the feet.
Overhood feints and then cracks Falconi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Falconi down.
Overhood tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Falconi misses with a wild combination.
Overhood is looking for the big counter here.
Overhood has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overhood tries to clinch there but Falconi circles away.
Overhood changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Falconi tries to avoid it but Overhood manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Falconi to the ground. Falconi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Falconi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Overhood circles away quickly and effectively.
Overhood doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Overhood throws a hook but Falconi avoids it easily.
Marko Falconi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Falconi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Overhood.
Overhood moves into the clinch.
Overhood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Overhood clinches up with Falconi and pushes him back against the cage.
Overhood pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Falconi throws a series of punches but Overhood moves out of range.
Overhood fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Falconi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Falconi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marko Falconi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Falconi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Overhood moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Overhood unleashes a big counter combination but Falconi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Overhood will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Marko Falconi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Falconi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A punch combination from Falconi misses.
Falconi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Overhood can do to turn this around?
A big right from Overhood misses.
Overhood misses with a two punch combination.
Overhood throws a hook but Falconi avoids it easily.
Overhood tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Falconi defends well and Overhood ends up having to push Falconi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Overhood slips a jab and a cross from Falconi.
Despite the aggression on Overhood's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Overhood ducks right into an uppercut from Falconi.
Overhood dodges the punch combination from Falconi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falconi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Overhood moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Overhood connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Falconi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Overhood swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Falconi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Falconi fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overhood misses with a body shot.
Overhood swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Overhood throws a series of strikes that have Falconi backpedaling.
Overhood tries to clinch up.
Falconi thuds a left hand into Overhood's body.
Falconi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Overhood tries to score a power double leg takedown but Falconi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Overhood somewhat.
Marko Falconi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terry Overhood.
Overhood instigates a clinch.
Overhood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Overhood fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Overhood is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Falconi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falconi manages to break the clinch.
Falconi lands a jab to Overhood's midsection.
Falconi cracks a nice hook into Overhood's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Falconi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Overhood dodges the punch combination from Falconi.
Overhood rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Falconi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Overhood avoids a punch combination nicely.
Overhood tries to close the distance and clinch but Falconi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Overhood shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Falconi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Falconi uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Overhood slips a jab and a cross from Falconi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overhood tries to bum rush Falconi with a series of wild strikes but Falconi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Falconi keeps the fight on the outside.
Overhood takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Falconi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Overhood will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Falconi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Overhood closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Falconi quickly recovers to half guard.
Falconi has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Overhood is on him like a limpet, forcing Falconi back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Overhood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Falconi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Falconi.
Falconi gets tackled into the cage by Overhood. Overhood maintains the clinch.
Overhood breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Overhood moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falconi gets underhooks to prevent Overhood's takedown attempt.
Falconi breaks the clinch.
Overhood shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Falconi pinned against the cage. Falconi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Falconi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A nice combination there by Falconi.
Falconi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Falconi misses with the combination.
Overhood shoots in and drives through. Falconi sprawls well.
Overhood showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Falconi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marko Falconi dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Falconi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Falconi wants it to stay on the feet.
Falconi misses with a few strikes there.
Falconi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Overhood looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Falconi is fending him off so far but Overhood persists. Nope, Falconi circles away and we're back to standing.
Falconi misses with a few strikes there.
Nice takedown defense from Falconi. No joy for Overhood on that attempt.
Marko Falconi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terry Overhood.
Falconi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Overhood drives through with a takedown into guard.
Falconi manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Overhood pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Danga de danga de dang - Falconi scores with a four punch combination!
Overhood plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Falconi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Overhood closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Falconi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marko Falconi is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falconi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Overhood closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Falconi did well to prevent Overhood getting side control.
Falconi kicks off Overhood and gets to his feet.
Falconi swats away the attempt to clinch by Overhood.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Overhood 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 Falconi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Falconi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Falconi connects with a crisp jab.
Sloppy strikes from Falconi. Those never looked like landing.
Falconi drops his hands momentarily and Overhood takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Overhood looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Falconi's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Falconi duly obliges.
Overhood manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Falconi on his heels. He'll look to pass Falconi's guard now, I'm sure.
Overhood trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Falconi pushes Overhood off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Overhood lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overhood fails in his attempt to clinch.
Falconi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Falconi shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Overhood eats them both and turns towards Falconi to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A swing and a miss from Overhood.
Falconi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Overhood throws a right hand that Falconi ducks under and follows up with a left that Falconi also avoids with ease.
Falconi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Overhood has managed to clinch.
Overhood jumps guard but Falconi stands there with Overhood around his waist. Overhood gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Overhood tries to pull guard but Falconi holds him up against the cage and eventually Overhood drops back down to his feet.
Falconi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falconi swats away the attempt to clinch by Overhood.
Overhood takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Falconi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Falconi swings for the body but Overhood moves out of range.
Overhood throws a one two combo.
Overhood pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Falconi tries to bum rush Overhood with a series of wild strikes but Overhood uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Overhood tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Falconi defends well and Overhood ends up having to push Falconi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Falconi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Falconi scores with a hook.
Overhood moves into the clinch successfully.
Falconi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Overhood goes for a double leg but Falconi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Falconi continues to drive forward.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falconi scores with a three punch combo!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Overhood tries to clinch up but Falconi circles away and keeps his distance.
Overhood fails to land the takedown.
Overhood takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Overhood dives in for a single leg takedown but Falconi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Falconi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Overhood is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Overhood moves in looking to clinch but Falconi pushes him off.
Falconi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Overhood rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Falconi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Falconi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Overhood fails with an attempt to clinch.
Terry Overhood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Falconi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Overhood.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marko Falconi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Falconi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marko Falconi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Corak Hoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Laaka Mato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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165 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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170 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Corak Hoon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Laaka Mato!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Winston Alpacca and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Mato.
Mato lands with a good body shot.
Mato scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mato stuffs the takedown.
Good shot there by Mato.
Hoon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mato connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mato changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hoon closes the distance and clinches up with Mato, looking for a takedown. Hoon pushes Mato against the cage but Mato circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hoon.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corak Hoon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mato works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hoon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hoon is rocked!
Mato throws a pinpoint strike between Hoon's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Hoon crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Mato scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Laaka Mato!
An out of breath Laaka Mato 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 Fredric Brannon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luciano Andrade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luciano Andrade 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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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 6 - 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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Luciano Andrade!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Santiago Holmes and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brannon takes the fight into the clinch.
Andrade stalls.
A short right from Andrade.
Brannon tries for a takedown but Andrade manages to get underhooks.
Andrade lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brannon fails to pull guard.
Brannon tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fredric Brannon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brannon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Andrade gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Brannon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Andrade lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brannon is trying to drag Andrade to the mat but Andrade just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Brannon goes for a takedown attempt but Andrade pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Andrade slips a jab and a cross from Brannon.
Andrade has Brannon up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brannon is working for takedown but Andrade is calmly controlling the position for now.
Brannon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Andrade is defending well.
Andrade lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brannon or not.
Good body shot from Andrade.
Nice body punch from Andrade.
Brannon is breathing heavily.
Brannon blocks a body shot from Andrade.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Brannon prevents a body shot from Andrade.
Andrade prevents a takedown attempt there.
Andrade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brannon is working for takedown but Andrade is calmly controlling the position for now.
Andrade working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Andrade stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Andrade is stalling here.
Andrade lands a nice shot to the body.
Brannon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Andrade keeps control of Brannon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brannon misses with a punch on the inside.
Andrade lands a shot to the body.
Andrade working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Andrade lands with a short shot to the head.
Brannon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andrade blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andrade lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brannon backwards.
Brannon misses with some punches.
Andrade digs a right hand underneath Brannon's ribcage. Brannon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Andrade scores with a nice hook to the head.
Andrade manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Andrade takes a shot to the head.
Andrade goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andrade is pushing Brannon up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Brannon working aggressively here.
Andrade content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Andrade scores with a shot to the side of Brannon's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrade lands with a right to the head.
Brannon takes a shot to the head.
Brannon lands with a light punch inside.
Brannon is trying to stall.
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 Andrade.
Brannon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brannon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Andrade pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Andrade lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brannon backwards.
Andrade lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Andrade.
Brannon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Andrade just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short uppercut from Andrade.
Brannon can't get the takedown.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Andrade creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Andrade lands a body shot in the clinch.
Andrade stops a takedown attempt from Brannon.
Nice body punch from Andrade.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andrade stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Brannon misses with some punches.
Andrade lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brannon backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brannon misses with some punches.
Brannon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Andrade is working Brannon over against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Andrade.
Andrade works on Brannon's body with a couple of short punches.
Andrade lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brannon backwards.
Andrade lands a hook to the side of the head.
Andrade lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brannon backwards.
Andrade lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brannon or not.
Andrade lands an uppercut.
Brannon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Andrade manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Andrade is working Brannon over against the cage.
Andrade stalling.
Andrade lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Andrade lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brannon or not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luciano Andrade 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 falls off balance throwing a combination
and Andrade counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brannon misses with a two punch combination.
Andrade lands with a good body shot.
Andrade instigates a clinch.
A short left from Andrade.
It looks like Fredric Brannon has been cut.
Brannon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Andrade fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Andrade has closed the distance and engaged Brannon in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Andrade as Brannon tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrade lands with a light punch inside.
Brannon working aggressively here.
Brannon has Andrade pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Andrade manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Andrade doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andrade lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Andrade is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrade lands an uppercut.
Brannon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fredric Brannon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brannon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Andrade avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Andrade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brannon is rocked!
Andrade lands a body punch in the clinch.
Andrade pressing his opponent against the cage.
Andrade goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andrade stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Andrade lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brannon backwards.
Andrade lands an uppercut.
Oh Brannon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Andrade pushes Brannon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Brannon seems to have got his legs back now.
Stalling in the clinch from Andrade.
Andrade is leaning against Brannon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Andrade scores with a nice hook to the head.
Andrade cracks Brannon with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrade throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brannons head.
Andrade has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good body shot from Andrade.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andrade lands an uppercut.
Brannon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Andrade lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brannon or not.
Andrade lands a shot to the body.
Andrade just leaning against Brannon, taking a breather.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Andrade.
Andrade lands a hook that snaps the head of Brannon backwards.
Brannon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Andrade prevents it.
Andrade lands a shot to the body.
Andrade pushes Brannon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Andrade digs a right hand underneath Brannon's ribcage. Brannon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by Andrade.
Andrade throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brannons head.
Brannon tries for a takedown. No joy.
A left hand lands to the body for Andrade.
Andrade digs a right hand into Brannon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brannon's gas tank.
Andrade leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrade lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brannon.
Andrade is working Brannon over against the cage.
Andrade manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Andrade stalls.
Andrade lands a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Brannon fails to land.
Luciano Andrade seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Andrade manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Andrade stalls.
Andrade lands a body shot in the clinch.
Andrade lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brannon backwards.
Andrade scores with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Andrade.
Brannon prevents a body shot from Andrade.
Andrade scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Andrade.
Andrade throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brannons head.
Nice body punch from Andrade.
A short uppercut from Andrade.
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!
Andrade cracks Brannon with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Andrade.
Andrade throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Brannon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Andrade lands a nice shot to the body.
Andrade scores with a shot to the side of Brannon's head.
Andrade lands a body shot in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Andrade.
Andrade stops a takedown attempt from Brannon.
Andrade working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Andrade scores with a shot to the side of Brannon's head.
Andrade works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for Andrade.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luciano Andrade showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fredric Brannon's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Brannon finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Andrade's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Brannon falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luciano Andrade!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wybrant De Houtman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iswan Dono (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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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 - 3 - 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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Iswan Dono!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Daniel Franklin and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Houtman has closed the distance and engaged Dono in a clinch.
De Houtman lands a hook that snaps the head of Dono backwards.
De Houtman displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dono up against the cage.
Dono tries for a takedown. No joy.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from De Houtman.
De Houtman leaning against his opponent.
De Houtman gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
De Houtman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dono.
De Houtman effectively controlling the action here.
De Houtman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from De Houtman.
Dono is trying to pull guard but De Houtman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wybrant De Houtman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iswan Dono.
De Houtman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
De Houtman lands a shot to the body.
De Houtman cracks Dono with a nice body shot.
De Houtman lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Houtman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dono is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables De Houtman to keep the fight standing.
De Houtman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
De Houtman is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dono changes levels and goes for a takedown here. De Houtman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dono misses with a hook
and Dono takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dono throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dono misses with a shot to the body
and De Houtman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dono is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dono tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Houtman was well out of range. Poor timing from Dono.
Dono takes a jab right on the kisser.
De Houtman takes the fight into the clinch.
De Houtman is leaning against Dono and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
De Houtman gets through Dono's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dono is rocked!
De Houtman lands a body shot.
De Houtman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dono backwards.
Dono is still on wobbly legs! Can De Houtman finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Houtman unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Dono! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but De Houtman is unloading with more strikes now! Dono drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wybrant De Houtman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Franklin Fitzgerald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georges Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Georges Hughes 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 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Franklin Fitzgerald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Georges Hughes!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Bart Greer and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzgerald thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hughes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fitzgerald's elbow.
Hughes misses with a body punch.
Hughes misses with a knee strike.
Fitzgerald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fitzgerald scores with a hook to the body. Hughes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hughes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fitzgerald sprawls well. Fitzgerald wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hughes gets slowly back to his feet.
Fitzgerald connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzgerald lands a head shot.
Fitzgerald lands a right hook to the body.
A jab from Fitzgerald misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hughes misses the shot to the body.
Fitzgerald connects with a jab.
Fitzgerald works the jab nicely.
Hughes missing with a left hand there. Fitzgerald was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzgerald slips a straight right by Hughes.
Fitzgerald listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hughes tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fitzgerald counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fitzgerald cracks Hughes with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fitzgerald bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Hughes! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Hughes is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzgerald pushes down on Hughes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hughes is still in real trouble! Can Fitzgerald finish him?
Hughes tries to roll over but Fitzgerald keeps him under control.
Hughes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hughes seems to have recovered his senses.
Well, if Fitzgerald is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Fitzgerald wants to get back to his feet.
Fitzgerald trying to pass the guard but Hughes defending well.
Fitzgerald looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hughes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fitzgerald thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hughes's head.
Hughes is refusing to be controlled, as Fitzgerald sits in half guard.
Fitzgerald moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Hughes.
Hughes is trying to escape the position but Fitzgerald is controlling the position.
Hughes felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Fitzgerald continues to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hughes to his feet.
Fitzgerald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fitzgerald moves out of range as Hughes strikes.
Hughes throws a sloppy body shot
and Fitzgerald counters with an outside leg kick.
Hughes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fitzgerald connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hughes scrambles back to his feet.
Fitzgerald listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hughes lands with a shot to the body.
Hughes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzgerald was well out of range. Poor timing from Hughes.
No joy there for Hughes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fitzgerald buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fitzgerald is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hughes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hughes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fitzgerald throws a series of strikes that have Hughes backpedaling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzgerald lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hughes misses with a left hand
and Fitzgerald cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fitzgerald looks to land a combination. Hughes sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That kick from Fitzgerald tenderised Hughes's leg. Hughes is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hughes takes a swing at Fitzgerald's ribcage but misses.
Fitzgerald cracks Hughes with a big right hand and Hughes goes down!
Fitzgerald content to stall in guard here.
Hughes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hughes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fitzgerald can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hughes looks winded!
Fitzgerald wants to pass the guard but Hughes is keeping the position.
Hughes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzgerald trying to control but Hughes is working from the bottom.
Fitzgerald tries to free his leg and advance position but Hughes is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franklin Fitzgerald dominated that round.
That's time! Fitzgerald's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hughes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
No joy there for Hughes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hughes dodges the punch combination from Fitzgerald.
We've been told by Fitzgerald's head coaches at THE GYM (20 Elite coaches on the Island !!!) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fitzgerald connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hughes. Hughes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fitzgerald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hughes misses with a wild combination.
Fitzgerald tries a low kick but Hughes avoids it.
Fitzgerald scores with a nice strike.
Fitzgerald scores with a nice right hand.
Hughes is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fitzgerald.
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!
Fitzgerald showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hughes.
Fitzgerald fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hughes is out of range.
Hughes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hughes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fitzgerald lands a leg kick that knocks Hughes off balance momentarily.
Hughes moves forwards but Fitzgerald connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fitzgerald throws an overhand right that drops Hughes like a sack of potatoes! Fitzgerald dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Franklin Fitzgerald!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julius Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bernardo Muriel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes into the arena with 2pac - All Eyez On Me blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Julius Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bernardo Muriel!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, David Hoff and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muriel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Muriel lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Jackson - that landed with a thud.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Muriel avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Jackson breaks the clinch.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Muriel throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
Muriel doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
Jackson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Muriel.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Muriel misses with a body punch.
Muriel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Jackson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Muriel pressing his opponent against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Muriel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muriel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Muriel.
Muriel scores with a shoulder strike.
Muriel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Muriel controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Jackson.
Muriel avoids the elbow strike from Jackson, against the cage.
Jackson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Muriel lands a right hand.
Muriel lands a body shot.
Muriel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Muriel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Muriel lands a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Muriel.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson misses with some punches.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Muriel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson is trying to pull guard but Muriel turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Muriel content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Muriel.
Muriel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Muriel.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Muriel has him pressed against the cage.
Muriel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jackson tries a body shot but Muriel blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Muriel.
A left hand lands to the body for Muriel.
Muriel lands a shot to the body.
Muriel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jackson being controlled against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Muriel.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Muriel.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Muriel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Muriel dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Muriel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Muriel is pushing Jackson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Muriel scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Muriel.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson working hard to break the clinch.
Muriel is working Jackson over against the cage.
Muriel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Muriel scores with a shoulder strike.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Muriel has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Muriel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Muriel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Muriel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jackson or not.
Muriel scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Muriel dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muriel lands a shoulder strike.
Muriel lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Muriel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Muriel.
Jackson is rocked!
Muriel scores with a shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Muriel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Muriel.
Muriel lands a body shot.
Muriel creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Jackson with a big uppercut! Jackson tries to clinch up but Muriel pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Jackson to the mat! Jackson covers up and Muriel unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bernardo Muriel!
A victorious Bernardo Muriel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Gerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bo Taka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gerson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is RAP JIU-JITSU. 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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189 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ricardo Gerson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bo Taka!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Bart Greer and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taka misses the shot to the body.
Gerson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab, jab by Taka - just one landing.
Taka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gerson tries to move into range but Taka moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bo Taka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gerson is looking for a counter combo.
Taka lands a jab to the head.
Taka darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice jab there from Taka.
Taka fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gerson.
Taka swinging wildly here.
Gerson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taka loads up on a big right hand but Gerson slips the punch.
Gerson is looking for a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taka loads up on a big right hand but Gerson slips the punch.
Gerson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Taka clobbers Gerson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Taka moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bo Taka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab from Taka.
Taka 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.
Gerson takes one to the chin there.
Taka takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Taka slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Taka looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Taka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gerson moves away.
Gerson tries to counter by clinching up but Taka breaks away and moves out of range.
Taka misses with an uppercut. Gerson saw that one coming.
Taka misses with a looping left.
Gerson throws a big counter combination but Taka scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Taka cracks Gerson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gerson takes one to the chin there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taka shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
As Taka looks to move away, Gerson throws a big counter combo bu Taka just gets out of the way.
Gerson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Taka throws a nice looking combination but Gerson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Taka just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGerson.
Taka throws a looping overhand right but Gerson ducks down to avoid it.
Gerson tries to counter by clinching up but Taka breaks away and moves out of range.
Taka throws a nice head kick!
Taka finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gerson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Taka manages to circle out of the way.
Gerson misses with a takedown
and Taka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Taka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Taka misses with the combination.
Taka feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gersons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gerson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A jab from Taka does it's job there.
Taka misses with a two punch combination.
Gerson is looking for a counter combo.
A nice inside leg kick there by Taka. That's going to slow Gerson down.
Taka connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gerson's hands.
Taka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gerson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A left lands for Taka.
Taka throws a hook to the side of Gerson's head but Gerson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Taka throws a hook but Gerson avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Taka misses the target.
Taka lands with a cross.
Taka misses with a head kick.
Gerson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taka lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taka paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Taka misses with a straight left.
It looked like Gerson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Taka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gerson jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Decent striking displayed by Taka there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Taka, as that shot connected.
Gerson slips under a jab.
Taka looks to land a combination but Gerson avoids it well.
Gerson throws a big counter combination but Taka scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gerson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jab by Taka.
Taka loads up on a big right hand but Gerson slips the punch.
Taka is looking to score with low kicks.
Taka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gerson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Taka dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Taka throws a lazy right hand but Gerson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Taka lands a nice shot that snaps Gerson's head back.
Gerson blocks a leg kick.
Taka misses with an uppercut.
Taka throws a leg kick but Gerson moved away.
An inside leg kick from Taka misses.
Taka throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gerson throwing a counter right hand but Taka manages to avoid it.
Gerson moves away from the strike by Taka.
Bo Taka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice uppercut there from Taka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taka scores with the left hand. Gerson knows he should have avoided that one.
That kick from Taka tenderised Gerson's leg. Gerson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Taka swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taka cracks Gerson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gerson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Gerson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Taka throws a leg kick that misses.
Taka throws a right and a left that Gerson avoids nicely.
Gerson throws a big counter combination but Taka scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gerson slips under a jab.
Gerson throws a big counter combination but Taka scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Taka!
It looks like Ricardo Gerson has been cut.
Gerson slips a jab from Taka.
Gerson is looking to counter the offense by Taka and move into the clinch.
Gerson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Taka misses with a hook.
Gerson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Taka.
Taka cracks Gerson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Taka takes a swing at Gerson's ribcage but misses.
Gerson appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Taka misses.
Taka misses with a straight right.
Gerson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gerson dives in for a single leg takedown but Taka sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taka cracks a nice hook into Gerson's ribs.
Taka throws a series of strikes that have Gerson backpedaling.
Gerson slips a jab from Taka.
Gerson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Taka misses with a hook. Gerson ducked under it nicely.
Taka takes a swing at Gerson's ribcage but misses.
Gerson is looking for a counter combo.
Taka lands with a hook. Gerson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gerson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gerson shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Gerson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gerson goes for a double leg but Taka avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Taka continues to drive forward.
Gerson with a poor takedown
and Taka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Taka uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Taka misses with a body kick.
Gerson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Taka lands a really nice looking cross but Gerson seems unphased.
Taka throws a jab when Gerson was well out of range.
Gerson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Taka catches Gerson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Taka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Gerson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Taka slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gerson is looking to clinch but Taka is avoiding it.
Taka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gerson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gerson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gerson is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taka throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Gerson stumbling backwards into the cage! Gerson bounces back off the cage towards Taka, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Taka lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Taka celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bo Taka!
Bo Taka tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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