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Highland Island 1 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chrome Mazone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Haftor Bjornson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haftor Bjornson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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186 cm
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200 lbs
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206 cm
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190 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Self confident |
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Heavy handed |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chrome Mazone! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Haftor Bjornson! The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Winston Alpacca and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bjornson throws a right and a left that Mazone avoids nicely. Bjornson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Bjornson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mazone darts in looking for a takedown but Bjornson gets double underhooks and turns Mazone into the cage. Bjornson jabs at Mazone's body. Mazone takes one to the chin there. Bjornson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mazone is landing a low percentage of strikes. Bjornson cracks Mazone with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Mazone closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bjornson circles away. Bjornson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bjornson, as that shot connected.
Mazone tries to clinch there but Bjornson circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mazone. Bjornson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Mazone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bjornson paws at him with a jab and circles away. Haftor Bjornson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mazone doesn't manage to clinch there - Bjornson circles away.
Mazone takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. This has been an exciting period of action! Mazone shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bjornson sprawls well. Bjornson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mazone gets slowly back to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chrome Mazone. That's going to take a lot out of him. A punch lands to the side of Mazone 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jab by Bjornson. A combination from Bjornson does no damage. Mazone is looking for a counter combo. Bjornson throws a wild body kick that Mazone sees coming a mile off. Bjornson clobbers Mazone with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Bjornson connects with a single shot there. Bjornson punishes Mazone's body with a nice straight punch. Mazone slips a jab and a cross from Bjornson.
Mazone explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Mazone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Bjornson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Bjornson stuffs the takedown. Bjornson stuffs the takedown. Mazone fails in his attempt to clinch. This has been an exciting period of action! Mazone takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bjornson scores with a body shot.
Bjornson stuffs the takedown attempt from Mazone. Mazone gets slowly back to his feet. Mazone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bjornson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Donk. Bjornson catches Mazone right on the button with a cross. Bjornson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mazone momentarily.
Bjornson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mazone at a distance.
Bjornson cracks a nice hook into Mazone's ribs. Bjornson lands with a straight right. Mazone didn't see that one coming. Bjornson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mazones jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Bjornson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mazone backs up against the cage.
Bjornson keeps the fight on the outside. Bjornson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Bjornson lands a nice looking body shot.
Bjornson scores with a jab to the body. Bjornson lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bjornson throws a nice looking combination but Mazone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. A nice combination there by Bjornson.
Bjornson looks winded! Mazone shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bjornson as he jumps to the side. Bjornson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mazone had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Mazone stuns Bjornson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Nice sprawl there from Bjornson as Mazone shoots in. Mazone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bjornson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Bjornson looks like he wants to counter punch here. Bjornson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bjornson lunges at Mazone with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mazone's hand. Bjornson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bjornson duly obliges. Bjornson scores with a punch to the head. Bjornson misses with a wild body shot. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Mazone ducks right into an uppercut from Bjornson.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bjornson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Bjornson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Mazone is looking to clinch. Mazone shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bjornson as he avoids it easily. Bjornson unleashes a big counter combination but Mazone bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Mazone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bjornson paws at him with a jab and circles away. Bjornson throws a body punch but Mazone moves out of range. Mazone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Mazone goes for a double leg but Bjornson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bjornson continues to drive forward. Bjornson now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Mazone takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bjornson connects with a body shot. Mazone is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bjornson. Mazone throws a head kick that misses. Bjornson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mazone was well out of range. Poor timing from Bjornson. Haftor Bjornson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Mazone tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bjornson defends well and Mazone ends up having to push Bjornson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Bjornson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mazone back to the cage. Bjornson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Mazone moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Haftor Bjornson dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mazone shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bjornson as he avoids it easily. Bjornson connects with a body shot. Mazone is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bjornson. Mazone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bjornson swats him away and circles back towards the center. Mazone avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bjornson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mazone doesn't seem bothered though. Bjornson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Mazone drops his hands momentarily and Bjornson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Bjornson is working the combinations to good effect here. Bjornson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bjornson throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Decent striking displayed by Bjornson there. 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! The fighters circle momentarily. Bjornson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Bjornson scores with a hook to the body. Mazone takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Haftor Bjornson seems to be getting the better of the standup. Mazone moves in looking to clinch but Bjornson pushes him off. Mazone takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mazone closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bjornson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Mazone shoots in for a double leg but Bjornson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Mazone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bjornson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mazone looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Mazone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Bjornson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Bjornson has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Bjornson is breathing heavily. Mazone shoots in and drives through. Bjornson sprawls well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chrome Mazone. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bjornson stuffs the takedown attempt from Mazone. Mazone gets slowly back to his feet. Bjornson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bjornson throws a body shot but no joy. Mazone takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. A nice combination there by Bjornson.
Chrome Mazone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Mazone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bjornson scores with a punch to the head. Mazone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Mazone. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bjornson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Mazone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Mazone slips a jab and a cross from Bjornson.
Mazone throws a nice outside leg kick. Bjornson misses with a head kick.
Bjornson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mazone looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Bjornson throws a sloppy head kick and Mazone moves out of range easily. The fight stays on the outside here - Mazone looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Mazone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mazone lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mazone. Mazone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bjornson paws at him with a jab and circles away. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Bjornson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Bjornson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mazone.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bjornson throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Mazone is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Bjornson misses the shot to the body. Mazone throws a body kick that misses. A punch combination from Bjornson misses. Bjornson tests Mazone's chin there with a solid looking shot. Mazone feints and then cracks Bjornson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bjornson down. Mazone tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bjornson defends well and Mazone ends up having to push Bjornson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Bjornson throws a series of punches but Mazone moves out of range. Mazone shoots in and drives through. Bjornson sprawls well. Bjornson avoids the body shot from Mazone.
A nice side step and Bjornson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Bjornson misses with a series of wild punches.
Bjornson looks to land a combination but Mazone avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A looping hook to the body misses from Bjornson. Mazone does a little dance to reset his feet. Mazone shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bjornson pinned against the cage. Bjornson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Mazone avoids the body shot from Bjornson.
Bjornson misses with a wild combination.
Mazone tries to close the distance and clinch but Bjornson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Mazone fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Mazone tries to clinch but Bjornson moves out of range. This has been an exciting period of action! Good exchange - Bjornson coming out on top. Horrible takedown attempt by Mazone or perhaps it was just good defense by Bjornson, which made it look bad. Despite the aggression on Bjornson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Bjornson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Haftor Bjornson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bjornson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mazone. Mazone looks for a takedown but Bjornson sprawls well. Bjornson tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mazone looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Mazone is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bjornson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Bjornson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Bjornson jabs Mazone to the body, keeping him at a distance. Bjornson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Mazone takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mazone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Bjornson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Bjornson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Bjornson ducks under a wild hook from Mazone. Mazone tries to clinch but Bjornson moves out of range. Bjornson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mazone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mazone or perhaps it was just good defense by Bjornson, which made it look bad. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chrome Mazone. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Bjornson misses with a wild combination.
Mazone tries to counter with a takedown but Bjornson is quick to defend against it. Mazone takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Bjornson throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Bjornson lands a nice hook to Mazone's body. Mazone takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Bjornson looks to score with a jab to the body but Mazone is just out of range. Mazone quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Mazone misses with a low kick. Bjornson cracks Mazone with a right hand to the side of the head. Bjornson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mazone moves away. Mazone seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Bjornson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mazone wants to clinch. Mazone takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bjornson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mazone is looking to clinch but Bjornson is avoiding it.
Bjornson stuns Mazone with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Bjornson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mazone rather than just go for the knockout. Bjornson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mazone under the eye. This has been an exciting period of action! Mazone takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Mazone wants to clinch. Bjornson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bjornson stuns Mazone with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Bjornson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. The fighters circle momentarily. Bjornson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Bjornson swats away the attempt to clinch by Mazone. Bjornson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Mazone shoots in for a takedown but Bjornson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Mazone moves in looking to clinch but Bjornson pushes him off. Bjornson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mazone doesn't seem bothered though. Bjornson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mazone has time to react. Mazone moves in looking to clinch but Bjornson pushes him off. Mazone fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Bjornson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bjornson throws a one two combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bjornson throws a shot to the body.
Mazone is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bjornson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. The fight stays on the outside here - Mazone looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Bjornson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Bjornson ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Bjornson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mazone's head. Mazone doesn't manage to clinch there - Bjornson circles away.
Haftor Bjornson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. A punch combination from Mazone misses. Despite the aggression on Bjornson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Bjornson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mazone's hands. Mazone moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Mazone doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Mazone slips a jab and a cross from Bjornson.
Chrome Mazone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Mazone tries to close the distance and clinch but Bjornson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight! Haftor Bjornson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Bjornson 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 26:30 Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 26:30 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Haftor Bjornson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tapio Sammalkorpi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taco MacArthur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tapio Sammalkorpi! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Taco MacArthur! The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Santiago Holmes and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sammalkorpi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Sammalkorpi postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Sammalkorpi landing strikes. Sammalkorpi in side control lands a decent elbow. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. MacArthur is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Sammalkorpi has just dragged him back down to the mat. Sammalkorpi misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Sammalkorpi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. MacArthur tries to escape but Sammalkorpi is in control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sammalkorpi working away. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Sammalkorpi in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. MacArthur can't do much from the bottom here. Sammalkorpi tries to score with some ground and pound. MacArthur controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sammalkorpi fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sammalkorpi working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sammalkorpi working the ground and pound. MacArthur tries to get back to half guard but can't. MacArthur defending against the ground and pound. MacArthur is looking to regain half guard here but Sammalkorpi keeps moving and retains side control. Sammalkorpi controlling from side mount. Sammalkorpi has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for MacArthur!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sammalkorpi pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. MacArthur tries to lock up and control but Sammalkorpi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Sammalkorpi lands a nice shot to the head. MacArthur tries to lock up and control but Sammalkorpi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. MacArthur is trying desperately to improve position. Sammalkorpi putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! MacArthur is in a horrible position here. Sammalkorpi smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
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! MacArthur is looking to get to half guard. Sammalkorpi lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Sammalkorpi fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sammalkorpi punishing his opponent with strikes. Sammalkorpi looking to control and managing it successfully. MacArthur tries to hold on but Sammalkorpi postures up. Sammalkorpi lands a heavy elbow. MacArthur tries to hold on but Sammalkorpi postures up. Sammalkorpi is working for a guillotine from mount but MacArthur frees his head quite easily.
Sammalkorpi punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sammalkorpi lands with some vicious ground and pound - can MacArthur hang on? Sammalkorpi with good strikes from the mount here! Sammalkorpi lands a couple of good shots and MacArthur has given up his back, trying to escape the position! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Sammalkorpi punishes MacArthur with strikes from the back mount. Sammalkorpi connects with a big shot to the side of MacArthur's head.
Sammalkorpi cracks MacArthur with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing MacArthur from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
What can MacArthur do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Sammalkorpi lands shots from the back. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tapio Sammalkorpi dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
MacArthur tries to clinch but Sammalkorpi moves out of range. MacArthur swinging wildly here.
MacArthur fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sammalkorpi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Nice straight punches there by MacArthur. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of MacArthur. Sammalkorpi doesn't succeed with the takedown and MacArthur connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Sammalkorpi dives in and scores a takedown into MacArthur's guard. Sammalkorpi landing with the ground and pound. MacArthur trying to keep a closed guard but Sammalkorpi is proving a slippery customer.
Sammalkorpi trying to control but MacArthur is working from the bottom. MacArthur working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Sammalkorpi has passed into half guard!
That's one minute gone in the round. Sammalkorpi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. MacArthur is trying to get back to full guard. MacArthur has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sammalkorpi is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Sammalkorpi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. MacArthur desperately trying to maintain half guard. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
MacArthur is refusing to be controlled, as Sammalkorpi sits in half guard. Sammalkorpi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. MacArthur tries to hold on but Sammalkorpi postures up. Sammalkorpi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Sammalkorpi controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sammalkorpi working away from the top, dropping strikes. Sammalkorpi lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Sammalkorpi is in the full mount, landing strikes. MacArthur is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. MacArthur squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
MacArthur takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Sammalkorpi cracks MacArthur with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
MacArthur tries to hold on but Sammalkorpi pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. MacArthur is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Sammalkorpi is staying active. Sammalkorpi looking to control but MacArthur is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. The referee warns MacArthur that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sammalkorpi lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Sammalkorpi working MacArthur over with strikes here. Sammalkorpi trying to control but he's not successful this time. Sammalkorpi with the ground and pound from mount. Sammalkorpi jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… MacArthur is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by MacArthur and Sammalkorpi has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Sammalkorpi is looking to take a break and control but MacArthur is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tapio Sammalkorpi dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Sammalkorpi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
No luck for Sammalkorpi with that takedown attempt. Excellent takedown into side control there by Sammalkorpi. Sammalkorpi is trying to get an arm triangle but MacArthur is defending well. MacArthur can't do much from the bottom here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sammalkorpi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round. MacArthur is trying to get back to half guard. MacArthur struggling a bit here. Sammalkorpi connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused MacArthur some visible discomfort.
Sammalkorpi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by MacArthur, who protects the arm well. MacArthur takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
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. Sammalkorpi tries for a kimura but MacArthur is defending well. Sammalkorpi is trying to get an arm triangle but MacArthur is defending well. Sammalkorpi is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down MacArthur's shoulder. That is not cool. Sammalkorpi in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... MacArthur is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tapio Sammalkorpi! After winning the bout, Tapio Sammalkorpi 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 Judo Brazil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Filipe Boaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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210 lbs
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217 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Excellent boxer
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Judo Brazil! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Filipe Boaz! The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Winston Alpacca and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Boaz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brazil tries to counter by clinching up but Boaz breaks away and moves out of range. Boaz scores with a body shot.
Brazil avoids the body shot from Boaz.
Boaz connects with the punch. Boaz looks to land a right hand but Brazil moved out of range. A jab from Boaz misses. An attempted straight right counter from Brazil misses the target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Brazil moves out of range of the strikes. Brazil avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Brazil tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Boaz manages to circle out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round. Brazil staying out of range there. Brazil tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Boaz manages to circle out of the way. Boaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Brazil seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Brazil doesn't manage to clinch there - Boaz circles away.
Boaz keeps the fight on the outside. Boaz appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Brazil tries to clinch there but Boaz circles away.
Brazil slips under a jab from Boaz. Brazil seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Brazil could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Brazil fails in his attempt to clinch. Boaz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. A swing and a miss from Boaz.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Brazil keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boaz clobbers Brazil with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Brazil is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Boaz misses with a jab to the body
and Brazil counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Boaz loads up on a big right hand but Brazil slips the punch. Brazil is looking to counter punch. Brazil looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Boaz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brazil under the eye. Boaz gets tackled into the cage by Brazil. Brazil maintains the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Boaz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Boaz wants to break free but Brazil has control.
Brazil tries to throw a body punch but Boaz avoids it by throwing Brazil back against the cage. Brazil tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Boaz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. A shot in the inside from Brazil. Boaz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Brazil misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brazil breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Brazil wants to clinch up but Boaz keeps it at a distance. Boaz cracks Brazil with a good jab.
It looks like Judo Brazil has been cut. Filipe Boaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Boaz slips a jab from Brazil. Boaz throws a jab when Brazil was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Brazil tries to close the distance and clinch but Boaz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Boaz thows a left - swing and a miss! Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Some wild striking there from Boaz.
Brazil is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Boaz. A telegraphed right hand from Boaz misses the target. Boaz misses with an uppercut
and Brazil counters with a stiff right hand. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Boaz misses with a looping right. Boaz lands with an uppercut that bounces Brazil off the cage and back into range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Filipe Boaz dominated that round. The cut man is working on Judo Brazil's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Boaz works Brazil's body with a nice hook. A telegraphed right hand from Boaz misses the target. Brazil tries to counter by clinching up but Boaz breaks away and moves out of range. Boaz keeps the fight on the outside. Boaz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Brazil tries to close the distance and clinch but Boaz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Boaz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Brazil keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brazil is looking to counter the offense by Boaz and move into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Brazil throws a right hand that Boaz ducks under and follows up with a left that Boaz also avoids with ease. Boaz lands with an uppercut that bounces Brazil off the cage and back into range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Boaz misses the jab. Brazil has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brazil there as he acknowledges the shot. Brazil uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boaz. Brazil seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Boaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Filipe Boaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Brazil tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boaz swats him away and circles back towards the center. Boaz now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Boaz throws a jab when Brazil was well out of range. Brazil steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boaz.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Brazil slips a jab and a cross from Boaz.
Brazil tries to counter by clinching up but Boaz breaks away and moves out of range. Boaz throws a body punch but Brazil moves out of range. Boaz pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Boaz takes a swing at Brazil's ribcage but misses. Brazil wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Boaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brazil was well out of range. Poor timing from Boaz. Brazil tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Boaz manages to circle out of the way. Boaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Boaz throws a big shot that misses. Brazil seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Boaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brazil is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Boaz. Brazil takes one to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Boaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brazil. Brazil staying out of range there. Brazil seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Boaz throws an overhand right that lands on Brazil's shoulder, as Brazil tries to avoid the shot. Brazil is looking to counter the offense by Boaz and move into the clinch. Boaz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brazil sees it coming and avoids it easily. An attempted straight right counter from Brazil misses the target. Boaz misses the shot to the body. Brazil tries to clinch but Boaz moves out of range. Brazil moves into range and clinches up with Boaz.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Boaz scores with a shoulder strike. Boaz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boaz is trying to push Brazil away but Brazil has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Boaz controlling the action here for a moment.
A frustrated look appears on Boaz's face as he tries to break the clinch. Boaz digs a right hand into Brazil's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brazil's gas tank. Brazil working aggressively here.
Brazil jumps guard but Boaz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Boaz working hard to break the clinch. Brazil throws a punch but it's blocked by Boaz. Boaz has had enough of the clinch but Brazil keeps him there for the moment. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Boaz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Brazil keeps control of Boaz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Boaz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Judo Brazil's cut is getting worse. Boaz dodges an elbow strike from Brazil.
Boaz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Filipe Boaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Judo Brazil's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Boaz sizes up Brazil with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Boaz misses with a hook. Brazil wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Brazil wants to clinch. Boaz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Boaz throws the left hand but Brazil avoids the punch easily. As Boaz tries to get set, Brazil tries to push him back and clinch up but Boaz manages to avoid the attempt. Boaz throws a lazy right hand but Brazil sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Brazil throws a big counter combination but Boaz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Brazil tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boaz swats him away and circles back towards the center. Boaz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Boaz misses with a body shot.
As Boaz tries to get set, Brazil tries to push him back and clinch up but Boaz manages to avoid the attempt. Boaz misses the jab. A slow jab from Boaz misses its intended target. A little feinted left hand from Brazil on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Boaz darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Brazil moves in looking to clinch but Boaz pushes him off. Brazil takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Brazil defending well as Boaz loads up on a big left hand. Brazil drops down looking for a counter takedown but Boaz sprawls and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Boaz throws a series of strikes that have Brazil backpedaling.
Brazil tries to clinch but Boaz is having none of it. Brazil uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boaz. Boaz 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.
Boaz scores with a hook to the body. Brazil takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Boaz throws a jab when Brazil was well out of range. Brazil uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boaz. Brazil wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Brazil fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brazil ducks under a wild hook from Boaz. Boaz throws a big shot that misses. Brazil takes one to the chin there. Boaz thows a left - swing and a miss! Boaz scores with a body shot.
Boaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brazil.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Boaz lands with a nice body punch. Boaz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Boaz throws a series of punches but Brazil avoids them all with ease. Brazil seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. A shot to the liver by Boaz. Beautiful body shot. A looping hook to the body misses from Boaz. Brazil does a little dance to reset his feet. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Boaz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brazil seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Judo Brazil has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Filipe Boaz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Boaz clobbers Brazil with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that's the end of the fight! Filipe Boaz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Boaz 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 26:30 Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 26:30 Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Filipe Boaz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alonzo Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaleva Vettenranta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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183 cm
25
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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210 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
KO power |
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alonzo Harris! 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, Kaleva Vettenranta! The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Peter Branson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Harris moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Vettenranta shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Harris manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Vettenranta stands up over Harris, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Harris keeping moving, preventing Vettenranta from controlling successfully. Vettenranta must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Vettenranta works over Harris with some ground and pound from guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Harris working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vettenranta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vettenranta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Harris keeping moving, preventing Vettenranta from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round. Harris looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Vettenranta has picked Harris up and slammed him! Harris can't keep hold of the triangle and Vettenranta manages to pass to side control! Harris tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vettenranta wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Harris is not content to let Vettenranta control the position. Vettenranta working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Vettenranta trying to control the position but Harris is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Harris tries to buck Vettenranta off but Vettenranta is having none of it. Vettenranta in side control lands a decent elbow. Harris is trying to improve his position. A lull in the action here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Vettenranta scores with punches from side control. Harris definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Vettenranta is putting a hurting on Harris here, landing some big shots from side control. Vettenranta is trying to get an arm triangle but Harris is defending well. Vettenranta cracks Harris with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Vettenranta has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Harris is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Vettenranta yanks on the arm and Harris is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Vettenranta.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kaleva Vettenranta! A very excited looking Kaleva Vettenranta made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tink Movement (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Road (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Will Road struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 266.6lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
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289 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tink Movement! 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, Will Road! The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Daniel Franklin and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Road misses with a body kick. Movement misses with a wild body shot. Movement lands a jab to Road's midsection. Road displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Movement throws out the jab. Movement sets himself, and Road steps forward looking for the clinch! Movement avoids it this time. Movement blocks a head kick by Road.
A swing and a miss from Movement. Movement throws a body shot but no joy. Road looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Road throws an overhand right that lands on Movement's shoulder, as Movement tries to avoid the shot. It looked like Movement wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Road connects with a right hand. Movement shakes it off.
It looks like Tink Movement has been cut. Road tries to clinch up but Movement circles away and keeps his distance. Road misses with a body shot.
Road throws a one two combo.
Road slips a jab and a cross from Movement.
Movement digs a good body shot into Road's ribs. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Road is looking to clinch. Road sizes up Movement with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Road tries to move into range but Movement moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Movement throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Good shot there by Movement.
That's one minute gone in the round. Road moves to clinch but Movement breaks away and Movement cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Road moves away from the strike by Movement. Road staying out of range there. Road looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Movement throws a body punch but Road moves out of range. Movement definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Movement ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Road moves away. Movement blocks a head kick by Road.
Road throws the left hand but Movement avoids the punch easily. Tink Movement is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Road scores with a nice strike. Road looks to throw the jab but Movement is out of range. Movement fails in his attempt to clinch. Movement takes the fight into the clinch. Road changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Movement fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Road misses with an uppercut. Movement saw that one coming. Road thuds a left hand into Movement's body. Movement stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Road clinches with his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Nice body punch from Movement. Road avoiding damage.
Movement misses with a punch on the inside.
Road breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tink Movement seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Movement keeps the fight on the outside. Road swinging wildly here.
Movement cracks Road with an open hand slap. Road waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Movement. Movement tries to counter by clinching up but Road breaks away and moves out of range. Movement moves into range and clinches up with Road. Movement working aggressively here.
Road blocks a body shot from Movement. Movement throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Roads head. Road has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Movement lands a shot to the body. Movement lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Movement lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Road. Road looks winded! Movement lands a shot to the body. Movement lands an uppercut. Movement lands on the inside with an uppercut. Movement lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Movement working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Movement creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Movement lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Road prevents a body shot from Movement. Movement gets underhooks to prevent Road's takedown attempt.
Movement lands a right hand. Movement scores with a nice hook to the head. Movement lands a right hand. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Movement scores with a nice hook to the head.
Road is rocked! Road's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Road is still on wobbly legs! Can Movement finish him? A right handed body shot lands from Movement.
Movement creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Road's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Road drops to his knees and Movement pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tink Movement! An out of breath and clearly excited Tink Movement thanked Sully's Bar & Grill for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Iago Martins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kintarou Ooe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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175 cm
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167 lbs
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175 lbs
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Iago Martins! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kintarou Ooe! The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Martins fails with a takedown attempt. Ooe darts in and clinches Martins up against the cage. Ooe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Martins backwards. Ooe is leaning against Martins and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Ooe is working Martins over against the cage. Martins tries a body shot but Ooe blocks it.
Ooe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ooe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Martins. Martins shoots in but no luck this time. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iago Martins. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ooe misses with a two punch combination.
Ooe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ooe lands with a shot to the body. Ooe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Martins. Martins shoots in for a takedown but Ooe shows good takedown defense. Ooe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Martins circles away quickly and effectively. Ooe misses with a few strikes there.
A punch combination from Ooe misses. Martins tries to counter with a takedown but Ooe is quick to defend against it. Ooe throws a one two combo.
Martins fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Martins shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ooe pinned against the cage. Ooe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Ooe drops Martins with a beautiful combination! Martins stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ooe is looking for the KO!
Martins is rocked! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ooe throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Martins crashing down! Martins tries to stagger back to his feet but Ooe just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Martins asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kintarou Ooe! Kintarou Ooe spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Zarco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will MacDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Will MacDonald enters the cage!
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145 lbs
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144 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pedro Zarco! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Will MacDonald! The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Santiago Holmes and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! MacDonald has a takedown stuffed. Zarco is looking to counter the offense by MacDonald and move into the clinch. Zarco rushes MacDonald and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. MacDonald taking a breather. MacDonald wants to stall.
Zarco prevents the takedown attempt.
Zarco gets through MacDonald's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Zarco leaning against his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. MacDonald working hard to break the clinch. MacDonald goes for a takedown attempt but Zarco pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pedro Zarco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will MacDonald. MacDonald doesn't succeed with the takedown and Zarco counters by moving into the clinch. Zarco will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning MacDonald up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Zarco stalling against the cage.
Zarco is pushing MacDonald up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. MacDonald has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Zarco after a bit of a struggle. Zarco slows down the pace here.
MacDonald is looking to break free of the clinch but Zarco has double underhooks. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Zarco gets underhooks to prevent MacDonald's takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Zarco is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. MacDonald is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zarco to keep the fight standing. MacDonald takes a shot to the head. A head punch on the inside from MacDonald fails to land. MacDonald tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
MacDonald is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. A battle for position here, against the cage. MacDonald seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks. Zarco taking a breather. A body shot lands from Zarco.
MacDonald can't get the takedown.
Zarco has MacDonald pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Zarco's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Zarco is leaning against MacDonald and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Zarco just leaning against MacDonald, taking a breather. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Pedro Zarco. MacDonald gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily letting Zarco counter with a right hand. Zarco gets a clinch. Zarco throws a blind hook that connects with the side of MacDonalds head. Zarco has MacDonald pressed against the cage.
Zarco displaying some good clinch control by pressing MacDonald up against the cage. Zarco throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's four minutes gone in the round. MacDonald swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zarco controlling the action here for a moment.
MacDonald jumps guard but Zarco stands there with MacDonald around his waist. MacDonald gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Zarco lands a body shot. Zarco will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning MacDonald up against the cage. The referee calls for Zarco to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Zarco leaning against his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Zarco dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
MacDonald takes one to the chin there. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from MacDonald. MacDonald with a poor takedown letting Zarco counter with a right hand. Zarco tries to close the distance and clinch but MacDonald swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Will MacDonald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. MacDonald shoots and misses and Zarco counters with a left to the body. Pedro Zarco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will MacDonald. MacDonald misses with a takedown attempt - Zarco sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Zarco is looking to counter the offense by MacDonald and move into the clinch. Zarco is looking to take this fight into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. MacDonald fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zarco avoids it really well and circles away. As MacDonald tries to get set, Zarco tries to push him back and clinch up but MacDonald manages to avoid the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Zarco stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zarco wants it to stay on the feet. Zarco closes the distance and pushes MacDonald back into the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacDonald. Zarco taking a breather. Zarco lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt MacDonald or not. Zarco is pushing MacDonald up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. MacDonald looking to slow down the pace here. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zarco creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Pedro Zarco has scored more points in the clinch so far. MacDonald throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Zarco is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. MacDonald has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. MacDonald letting Zarco take a breather here. Zarco content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Pedro Zarco. Zarco tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but MacDonald paws at him with a jab and circles away. MacDonald shoots in looking for a takedown. Zarco tries to sprawl out of it but MacDonald keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zarco manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Zarco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MacDonald can do to turn this around? MacDonald shoots in looking for a takedown. Zarco tries to sprawl out of it but MacDonald keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zarco manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Zarco seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round. MacDonald darts in looking for a takedown but Zarco gets double underhooks and turns MacDonald into the cage. MacDonald fails with the takedown and Zarco counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Zarco slowing the pace effectively. Zarco lands a left hand that snaps the head of MacDonald backwards. MacDonald tries to break the clinch but Zarco is controlling the position. MacDonald wants a takedown but no success here.
Zarco is stalling here.
Zarco is struggling to control the position. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Zarco takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Zarco for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure. A short body shot lands from Zarco as the two fighters clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. MacDonald letting Zarco take a breather here. Zarco lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of MacDonald backwards. MacDonald tries for a takedown but Zarco manages to get underhooks.
Zarco is defending well against a takedown attempt. Zarco is pushing MacDonald up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. MacDonald wants a takedown but no success here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Zarco - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Pedro Zarco. MacDonald shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zarco defends it nicely. Zarco swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Zarco dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
MacDonald looks for a takedown but Zarco sprawls well. MacDonald throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Zarco tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. MacDonald is in Zarco's guard. Zarco is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst MacDonald is controlling him. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Zarco avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Zarco on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zarco tries to get out of the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. MacDonald is looking to work some ground and pound but Zarco has wrist control. Zarco avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. MacDonald landing some decent shots from guard. MacDonald is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's one minute gone in the round. Zarco wants to stand and escape but MacDonald is having none of it. MacDonald controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. MacDonald loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Zarco utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. MacDonald makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Zarco looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Zarco wants to sweep here but MacDonald controlling him for the moment. MacDonald stops Zarco from standing up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Zarco defends well against a solid takedown attempt from MacDonald. Zarco seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Zarco clinches with his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Zarco gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from MacDonald.
Pedro Zarco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will MacDonald. MacDonald is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zarco to keep the fight standing. Zarco avoiding damage.
Zarco lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down MacDonald. Zarco stops a takedown attempt from MacDonald.
MacDonald looking for a takedown. Zarco lands a left hand that snaps the head of MacDonald backwards. Zarco stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. A left hand lands to the body for Zarco.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Zarco lands with a short head shot on the inside. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Zarco. Zarco has MacDonald pushed against the cage. Zarco is working MacDonald over against the cage. Zarco taking a breather. Zarco lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Zarco takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. MacDonald fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Zarco stalling in the clinch.
MacDonald is trying to pull guard but Zarco turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Zarco holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Pedro Zarco. Zarco slaps away a takedown attempt from MacDonald, before circling back to the center of the mat. MacDonald fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Zarco clinches with his opponent.
MacDonald is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. MacDonald tries to pull guard but Zarco holds him up against the cage and eventually MacDonald drops back down to his feet.
Zarco throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Zarco throws a blind hook that connects with the side of MacDonalds head. Will MacDonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Zarco lands a right hand that snaps the head of MacDonald backwards.
And that's the end of the fight! Pedro Zarco showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zarco, 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 30:26 Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:26 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedro Zarco! Pedro Zarco took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arman Aigul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Theodericus Thundercunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aigul kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ak Tilek. The key to victory for Arman Aigul has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Arman Aigul! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Theodericus Thundercunt! The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Michael Johnstone and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Aigul closes the distance and clinches. Thundercunt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Thundercunt misses with a punch on the inside.
Thundercunt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Thundercunt throws a head punch that misses. Thundercunt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Aigul. Thundercunt lands an uppercut. Aigul manages to pull guard.
Aigul doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Aigul striking off his back but it's not causing Thundercunt any problems. Aigul working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Thundercunt won't allow Aigul to sweep him here. Aigul is working hard here to advance position. Aigul trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Aigul wants to sweep here but Thundercunt controlling him for the moment. Aigul is trying to keep Thundercunt in close.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Thundercunt thows a left - swing and a miss! Aigul will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Thundercunt just misses with a punch to the body.
Aigul swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Thundercunt slaps away a takedown attempt from Aigul, before circling back to the center of the mat. Aigul instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Aigul trying to control the position but instead, Thundercunt has worked for underhooks and has pushed Aigul into the cage. Aigul tries to break the clinch but Thundercunt is controlling the position. Aigul is looking for a takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arman Aigul. That's going to take a lot out of him. Thundercunt lands with a short head shot on the inside. Aigul is trying to maintain a safe position but Thundercunt gets an underhook and turns Aigul into the cage. Aigul tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thundercunt just stands there and leans against the cage. Thundercunt lands on the inside with an uppercut. Thundercunt working some nice short punches in the clinch. A shot in the inside from Thundercunt. Aigul jumps guard.
Aigul is breathing heavily. Thundercunt looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Thundercunt looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Thundercunt stops Aigul from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Thundercunt slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Thundercunt throwing strikes but missing. Thundercunt throwing strikes but missing. Thundercunt looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Thundercunt is continuing to stall. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
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. Aigul preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Aigul misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Aigul uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thundercunt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Aigul tries to bum rush Thundercunt with a series of wild strikes but Thundercunt uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Aigul throws a series of punches but Thundercunt moves out of range. Thundercunt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Theodericus Thundercunt dominated that round. That's time! Aigul's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Thundercunt scores with a shot to the body.
Aigul is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thundercunt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Thundercunt dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Aigul has closed the distance and engaged Thundercunt in a clinch.
Thundercunt working some nice short punches in the clinch. Thundercunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aigul blocks an uppercut.
Aigul's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Aigul wants to stall.
Thundercunt works on Aigul's body with a couple of short punches. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Thundercunt is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Aigul wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Thundercunt lands with a short head shot on the inside. Thundercunt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Thundercunt breaks from the clinch.
Thundercunt jabbing away but nothing is landing. Aigul ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Aigul tries to counter by clinching up but Thundercunt breaks away and moves out of range. Aigul pushes Thundercunt up against the cage in a clinch. Thundercunt scores with a shot to the side of Aigul's head. Thundercunt scores with a shot to the side of Aigul's head. A nice left hand lands by Thundercunt.
Thundercunt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Aigul is rocked! Thundercunt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aigul backwards. Oh Aigul is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Thundercunt mutters something to Aigul before pushing him back against the cage. As Aigul comes back towards him, Thundercunt unloads a hook from the very depths of hell that knocks Aigul clean out! Oh. My. God. That is some seriously brutal stuff right there! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Theodericus Thundercunt!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carl Gustav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thorvald Thundercunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Carl Gustav! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Thorvald Thundercunt! The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Santiago Holmes and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Thundercunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gustav is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Thundercunt. Thundercunt throws a right hand that misses
enabling Gustav to counter with a crisp jab. Gustav seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Thundercunt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Gustav misses with a hook. Thundercunt now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Thundercunt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Thundercunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gustav manages to avoid it. As Thundercunt tries to get set, Gustav tries to push him back and clinch up but Thundercunt manages to avoid the attempt. Gustav wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Thundercunt looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Thundercunt lands the left hand. Gustav catches Thundercunt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Thundercunt digs a good body shot into Gustav's ribs. Thundercunt thows a left - swing and a miss! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Gustav lands with a straight right. Thundercunt didn't see that one coming. Thundercunt slips under a jab from Gustav. Gustav bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Gustav misses with a body shot
and Thundercunt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round. Thundercunt throws a body shot but no joy. Thundercunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Thundercunt pushes Gustav up against the cage in a clinch. Gustav misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thundercunt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Thundercunt just leaning against Gustav, taking a breather. A head punch on the inside from Gustav fails to land. Gustav misses with a punch to the body.
Gustav swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thundercunt scores with a nice hook to the head. Thundercunt scores with an uppercut up the middle. Thundercunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gustav. A right hook to the body lands for Thundercunt.
Gustav is breathing heavily. Thundercunt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Thundercunt lands a left hand.
Gustav's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! 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! A shot in the inside from Thundercunt.
Gustav is rocked! Thundercunt lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Gustav to his knees! Thundercunt keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thorvald Thundercunt! Thorvald Thundercunt decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Johnie Cash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Puff Grandpa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Johnie Cash! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Puff Grandpa! The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Santiago Holmes and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Grandpa shoots in looking for a takedown. Cash tries to sprawl out of it but Grandpa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cash manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. An attempted straight right counter from Cash misses the target. Grandpa shoots in for a double leg but Cash sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. A little feinted left hand from Cash on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Grandpa. An attempted straight right counter from Cash misses the target. Grandpa throws a low kick but Cash moves out of range easily. A counter left hand to the body from Cash misses its target. Grandpa shoots in for a takedown but Cash shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Johnie Cash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Puff Grandpa. Grandpa fails with the takedown. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Grandpa looks to score with a jab to the body but Cash is just out of range. Cash swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Grandpa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cash defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. Grandpa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cash counters with a lovely straight right hand! Grandpa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grandpa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Grandpa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. A little feinted left hand from Cash on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Cash misses with a wild body shot. Cash connects with a body shot that sends Grandpa's belly button to the back. Grandpa throws a low kick but Cash moves out of range easily. Grandpa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cash.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grandpa. Cash does a little dance to reset his feet. Cash uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grandpa.
Grandpa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grandpa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cash connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Cash avoids the body shot from Grandpa.
Cash swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Grandpa misses with a body kick. Cash blocks the body kick.
Grandpa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cash pinned against the cage. Cash gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Grandpa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cash.
Grandpa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grandpa swings for the body but Cash moves out of range.
Grandpa misses with a looping left. Grandpa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cash sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Grandpa with a poor takedown and Cash counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Grandpa takes a swing at Cash's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Grandpa looking to score a takedown here. Cash is defending well but Grandpa drives through and ends up in Cash's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Grandpa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Cash is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Grandpa lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Grandpa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cash's head. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Cash wants to stand up but Grandpa is controlling him. Cash is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Grandpa dives into side control.
Grandpa prevents Cash from escaping the position. Cash is looking to get back to his feet here but Grandpa is keeping cool and he's managed to take Cash's back. Cash trying to get back to his feet but Grandpa is in full control for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Cash trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful. Good control from Grandpa. Cash is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Grandpa is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Cash. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped. Cash is taking damage to the body and head. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Cash wants to get back to his feet. The referee is taking a good look at Cash as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Grandpa!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Cash is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Puff Grandpa dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
An inside leg kick from Grandpa misses. An attempted straight right counter from Cash misses the target. Grandpa throws a head kick that misses. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Grandpa. Grandpa throws a lazy right hand but Cash sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Grandpa misses with a wild body shot. Cash was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Cash slaps away a takedown attempt from Grandpa, before circling back to the center of the mat. No luck with that takedown attempt from Grandpa. Johnie Cash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Puff Grandpa. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Grandpa throws a series of punches but Cash avoids them all with ease. Grandpa looks for the body kick but Cash saw that one coming. Cash was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Cash misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round. Grandpa fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Cash staying out of range there. Cash swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Cash throws a body shot but no joy. Grandpa throws a head kick that misses. Cash was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Grandpa 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. A low kick from Grandpa is predictable there and Cash counters with a lovely straight right hand! Grandpa fails with the takedown and Cash counters with a right hand to the body. Cash throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grandpa feints the counter takedown. Grandpa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grandpa misses with an uppercut. An attempted straight right counter from Cash misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Grandpa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cash but Cash pushes him off and we're back to square one. Grandpa shoots for a double leg takedown but Cash sprawls well. He's pushed Grandpa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Cash gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Grandpa. Johnie Cash is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Grandpa is defended easily by Cash. Grandpa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Cash misses the target. Grandpa just misses with a punch to the body.
Cash throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Grandpa avoids the body shot from Cash.
Grandpa drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cash is pushing Grandpa's head away, looking to escape. Grandpa manages to hold on to the position though. Cash is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Grandpa looks up at the clock and then as Cash takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Grandpa smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Grandpa grinds an elbow into Cash's temple. Cash wants to get back to his feet but Grandpa drags him back down. Grandpa connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Cash some visible discomfort.
Cash takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Grandpa working the ground and pound. Cash is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Grandpa scores with punches from side control. Cash knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Grandpa on the ground. Cash pushes Grandpa away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Grandpa gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Cash on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cash tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Grandpa scores with punches from side control. Grandpa has an Americana. Cash didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Grandpa is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Grandpa hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Puff Grandpa! Puff Grandpa made sure to mention his sponsor, Sully's Bar & Grill in his post fight interview.
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