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ISLAND FC 11 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between TK Saints (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Troy Finch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Troy Finch has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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280 lbs
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245 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, TK Saints!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Troy Finch!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Sandra Marshall and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finch throws a push kick but Saints slaps the foot to one side.
Saints swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Saints goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Troy Finch has been cut.
Saints misses with a body shot.
Finch gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Saints.
Saints manages to break the clinch.
Saints pushes Finch up against the cage in a clinch.
Saints's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Finch rushes Saints and presses him up against the cage.
Saints tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saints lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saints stalling against the cage.
Finch wants to break the clinch but can't.
A right handed body shot lands from Saints.
Finch looks winded!
Finch is looking to control Saints's arms but Saints gets an underhook and turns him. Now Finch has his back to the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saints breaks the clinch.
Finch shoots for a double leg takedown but Saints sprawls well. He's pushed Finch's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Saints looks to land a combination but Finch avoids it well.
Saints takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Saints.
Finch letting Saints take a breather here.
Saints breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saints pushes Finch up against the cage in a clinch.
Saints lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Finch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Saints.
Saints pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nice body punch from Saints.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Saints.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Saints.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saints digs a right hand into Finch's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Finch's gas tank.
A nice right hand lands inside from Saints.
A left hand lands to the body for Saints.
Saints's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Saints clinches up against the cage.
Saints lands a body punch in the clinch.
Saints lands a body shot in the clinch.
Saints lands a body shot in the clinch.
Saints lands a nice uppercut.
That has opened up Troy Finch's cut even more.
A left hand lands to the body for Saints.
Saints definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Saints lands a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Saints.
A short right from Saints.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saints pressing his opponent against the cage.
Saints lands an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Saints creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Saints slowing the pace effectively.
Saints lands a body shot in the clinch.
Saints lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Saints.
Saints is working Finch over against the cage.
Saints digs a right hand into Finch's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Finch's gas tank.
A nice right hand lands inside from Saints.
Finch is rocked!
A right handed body shot lands from Saints.
Finch is still on wobbly legs! Can Saints finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saints lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Finch to his knees! Saints keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). TK Saints!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Augustus Dudley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janusz Osa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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179 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Augustus Dudley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Janusz Osa!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Santiago Holmes and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Osa.
Osa shoots in looking for a takedown but Dudley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Osa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dudley is looking to counter punch.
Osa closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dudley did well to prevent Osa getting side control.
Dudley is looking for a sweep. Osa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nice strikes from Osa there.
Dudley wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Osa is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dudley keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Osa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dudley blocking the ground and pound attempt from Osa.
Osa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Osa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osa takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Osa working the head and body with strikes.
Osa prevents Dudley from improving his position.
Osa is nestled in close to Dudley, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dudley blocking the ground and pound attempt from Osa.
Dudley is defending against the submission attempts here by Osa.
Dudley holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Osa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Osa lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dudley is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Osa scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dudley tries to get to full guard but Osa has control of the leg.
Osa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dudley is concentrating on defense, preventing Osa from advancing position.
Osa is trying to control the action in half guard but Dudley is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dudley is holding on to half guard well.
Osa passes to full mount!
Dudley is in a horrible position here. Osa smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Osa wants to control the pace but Dudley is squirming around nicely.
Dudley working to try and regain half guard.
Dudley wants to hold on but Osa pushes him away.
Dudley on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dudley tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osa landing shots from mount.
Dudley wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Osa.
Osa avoids the attempt from Dudley to control.
Dudley reaches up and holds on to Osa to control the position.
Osa scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Osa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dudley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Osa looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Osa thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Osa with shots to the head and body - Dudley looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osa looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Dudley working to try and regain half guard.
Osa punishing his opponent with strikes.
Osa with shots to the head and body - Dudley looks very uncomfortable down there.
Osa has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dudley's face.
Osa looking for a guillotine from mount but Dudley is having none of it.
Dudley tries to hold on but Osa pushes him away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Janusz Osa dominated that round.
That's time! Dudley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dudley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Osa.
Osa throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dudley was covering up waiting for the punch and Osa finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dudley controlling the position.
Dudley keeping moving, preventing Osa from controlling successfully.
Osa is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osa stands up over Dudley, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dudley is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Osa trying to control but Dudley is working from the bottom.
Osa lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dudley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dudley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Osa.
Osa is fighting to break Dudley's control of his arms but Dudley is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Osa wants to control from the top but Dudley keeps moving.
Dudley is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Osa scoring with some ground and pound.
Dudley is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Osa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Osa stands up over Dudley, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dudley managing to control the position.
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.
Osa with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Osa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dudley lands a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Osa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like Dudley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dudley connects with a body shot.
Osa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dudley circles away.
Augustus Dudley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Osa with a poor takedown
and Dudley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Augustus Dudley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Janusz Osa.
Osa is breathing heavily.
Osa misses with a takedown
and Dudley counters with a nice uppercut.
Osa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A lazy left from Dudley finds it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dudley lands a nice shot to the body.
Good exchange - Dudley coming out on top.
Dudley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dudley is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Dudley lands with a good body shot.
Dudley stuns Osa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Janusz Osa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Dudley. That snapped Osa's head back.
Osa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Good shot there by Dudley.
Dudley scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dudley lands with a shot to the body.
Janusz Osa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dudley lands with a shot to the body.
Osa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Dudley lands an impressive looking overhand right. Osa doesn't seem phased though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dudley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Osa walks into a stiff left hand from Dudley.
Dudley scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Osa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Osa wants to clinch
and Dudley counters with a stiff right hand.
Osa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dudley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dudley connects with a jab.
Osa fails with the takedown
and Dudley counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dudley listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dudley.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Augustus Dudley dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Dudley scores with a jab to the body.
Osa dives in and grabs Dudley's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dudley pushes down on Osa's head and hops out.
Dudley bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Osa fails with the takedown
and Dudley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Osa ducks right into an uppercut from Dudley.
Dudley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Osa at a distance.
Augustus Dudley is winning the standup battle so far.
Osa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dudley cracks Osa with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Osa looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Dudley finish him?
Osa is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dudley circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Osa to the canvas! Osa doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Dudley keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Augustus Dudley!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Harold Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Mathews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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185 lbs
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190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Harold Armstrong!
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, Tommy Mathews!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Daniel Franklin and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mathews closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mathews putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Armstrong in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mathews utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Armstrong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mathews has him pressed against the cage.
Mathews holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Armstrong is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Armstrong avoiding damage as Mathews throws knees to the body.
Mathews tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Armstrong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mathews looking to throw knees to the head but Armstrong is blocking nicely.
Mathews lands a knee to the head.
Armstrong managing to block the knees to the body from Mathews.
Mathews pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mathews tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mathews using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mathews lands a good knee to the midsection. Armstrong won't want to take too many of those.
Mathews tries a body shot but Armstrong blocks it.
Mathews misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Armstrong.
Armstrong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mathews with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong managing to block the knees to the body from Mathews.
Mathews looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Armstrong breaks from the clinch.
Armstrong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Armstrong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mathews sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Armstrong throws a series of punches but Mathews moves out of range.
Mathews feints a counter leg kick.
Mathews clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Armstrong takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mathews with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mathews crunches a lovely knee into Armstrong's ribcage.
Armstrong managing to block the knees to the body from Mathews.
Mathews lands a good knee to the midsection. Armstrong won't want to take too many of those.
Armstrong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mathews with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mathews crunches a lovely knee into Armstrong's ribcage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong is trying to break the clinch but Mathews has him pressed against the cage.
Mathews tries to land a knee to the head but Armstrong blocks with his arms.
Mathews tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Armstrong is trying to break the clinch but Mathews has him pressed against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mathews.
Mathews scores with a knee to the head.
Armstrong managing to block the knees to the body from Mathews.
Armstrong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mathews tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mathews unloads a knee to the mid-section. Armstrong lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mathews landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mathews has Armstrong pushed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mathews is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Armstrong is defending well for now.
Mathews lands a nice knee to the body.
Mathews stalling.
Mathews lands a knee to the head.
Armstrong tries to throw a body punch but Mathews avoids it by throwing Armstrong back against the cage.
Mathews connects with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mathews tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Armstrong trying to stall but Mathews improves his position.
Mathews tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Armstrong avoids it.
Armstrong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mathews avoiding damage.
Armstrong has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Mathews dominated that round.
That's time! Armstrong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Armstrong lands a nice looking body shot.
Mathews tries to close the distance and clinch up but Armstrong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Armstrong seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mathews has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Armstrong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Armstrong cracks a nice hook into Mathews's ribs.
Mathews tries to land a front kick but Armstrong steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Armstrong keeps the fight on the outside.
Mathews wants to clinch but Armstrong slips to the side
letting Armstrong counter with a right hand.
Harold Armstrong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Armstrong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Armstrong takes a swing at Mathews's ribcage but misses.
Armstrong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Armstrong lands a really nice looking cross but Mathews seems unphased.
Armstrong tries to bum rush Mathews with a series of wild strikes but Mathews uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mathews misses with a wild body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mathews takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mathews clinches up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mathews.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mathews.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mathews stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mathews landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mathews unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Armstrong is trying to break the clinch but Mathews has him pressed against the cage.
Armstrong is looking to break free of the clinch but Mathews has double underhooks.
Mathews tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Armstrong takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tommy Mathews seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mathews utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Armstrong looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mathews is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Armstrong managing to block the knees to the body from Mathews.
Mathews is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Armstrong is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mathews throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Armstrong blocks it with crossed arms.
Armstrong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Armstrong is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mathews ducks under a wild hook from Armstrong.
Mathews tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Armstrong misses the shot to the body.
Mathews drives through and clinches with Armstrong against the cage.
Mathews putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Armstrong in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mathews landing knees to the body.
Armstrong managing to block the knees to the body from Mathews.
Mathews has Armstrong pressed against the cage, preventing Armstrong from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mathews prevents Armstrong from breaking the clinch.
Mathews landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Armstrong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mathews tries to land knees in the clinch but Armstrong avoids the damage to the body.
Armstrong is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mathews landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Armstrong is trying to push Mathews away but Mathews has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Armstrong wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mathews tries to land a knee to the head but Armstrong blocks with his arms.
Mathews misses with a knee strike.
Armstrong wants to break free but Mathews has control.
Mathews is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mathews misses with a body punch.
Armstrong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mathews scores a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mathews - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Armstrong tries to circle away but Mathews has him pinned against the cage.
Mathews working Armstrong over with knees to the body.
Mathews stalling in the clinch.
Armstrong can't break the clinch.
Mathews keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Armstrong's efforts to push away.
Armstrong takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mathews utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mathews tries to land knees in the clinch but Armstrong avoids the damage to the body.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Mathews showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Mathews avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mathews misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Armstrong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Armstrong connects with a nice looking jab.
Armstrong moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mathews throws a leg kick
and Armstrong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Armstrong throws a series of punches but Mathews avoids them all with ease.
Mathews throws a jab but it's blocked by Armstrong.
As Mathews looks to move away, Armstrong throws a big counter combo but Mathews just gets out of the way.
Mathews closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mathews.
Armstrong blocks a body shot from Mathews.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mathews landing knees to the body.
Armstrong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mathews has Armstrong pressed against the cage, preventing Armstrong from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mathews slows down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mathews with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mathews misses with a hook to the ribs.
Armstrong is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Armstrong dodges an elbow strike from Mathews.
Mathews tries a knee to the head but Armstrong blocks it.
Mathews misses with a knee strike.
Armstrong is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mathews stalling against the cage.
Armstrong looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong blocks an elbow strike.
Armstrong wants to get back to striking at distance but Mathews won't allow it.
Mathews misses with the head strike.
Armstrong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Armstrong lands a right hook to the body.
Armstrong goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mathews clinches up against the cage.
Mathews tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Armstrong avoids it.
Armstrong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mathews connects with a nasty looking knee right to Armstrong's face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mathews keeps control of Armstrong as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mathews lands a knee to the head.
Mathews tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Armstrong avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mathews lands a knee to the body.
Mathews tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Armstrong is struggling to control the position.
Mathews tries to land knees in the clinch but Armstrong avoids the damage to the body.
Armstrong looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mathews.
Mathews with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mathews missing with knees to the body.
Mathews crunches a lovely knee into Armstrong's ribcage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mathews tries to land knees in the clinch but Armstrong avoids the damage to the body.
Harold Armstrong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mathews throws a punch but it's blocked by Armstrong.
Mathews looking to throw knees to the head but Armstrong is blocking nicely.
Mathews takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mathews taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mathews scores with a knee to the head.
Mathews pushes off an throws an elbow but Armstrong leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Armstrong wants to break free but Mathews has control.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mathews as Armstrong tries to tie him up.
Armstrong tries to break free but Mathews pushes him back against the cage.
Mathews using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Armstrong just leaning against Mathews, taking a breather.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Mathews comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mathews winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Mathews!
Tommy Mathews 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Lang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ogre Treestump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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240 lbs
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265 lbs
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Excellent MT
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Joe Lang!
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, Ogre Treestump!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Santiago Holmes and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Treestump scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lang definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Treestump has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Lang defend it? Treestump steps over the head and cranks it - Lang is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Treestump!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ogre Treestump!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lucio Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Enkamp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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178 lbs
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167 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lucio Gracie!
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, Jesse Enkamp!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Daniel Franklin and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Gracie.
Enkamp throws a fast counter high kick but Gracie manages to duck under it in time.
Enkamp uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Enkamp replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Gracie blocks it well.
Lucio Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gracie moves to clinch but Enkamp breaks away
and Enkamp counters with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Enkamp slips under a jab.
Enkamp steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Gracie throws a leg kick but Enkamp sees it coming and moves out of range.
And Enkamp responds with a good body kick, but Gracie manages to step out the way in time.
Gracie fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Enkamp, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enkamp wants to break free but Gracie has control.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Enkamp.
Gracie gets control of Enkamp's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gracie will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie has a closed guard, preventing Enkamp from standing up.
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Enkamp is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Gracie has his foot on Enkamp's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Enkamp works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Enkamp is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Gracie has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Enkamp is looking to defend but Gracie has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Enkamp! Gracie pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Enkamp taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lucio Gracie!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jhonny Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gleb Zheglov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jhonny Garcia!
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, Gleb Zheglov!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Santiago Holmes and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zheglov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Zheglov.
Zheglov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Garcia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zheglov.
Zheglov lands with an uppercut that bounces Garcia off the cage and back into range.
Zheglov connects with a body shot.
Zheglov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zheglov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Jhonny Garcia has been cut.
Garcia throws out a loose jab but Zheglov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zheglov takes a swing at Garcia's ribcage but misses.
Zheglov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garcia moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garcia blocks a jab.
Garcia takes one on the button.
Zheglov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zheglov throws a body shot but no joy.
Zheglov slips a jab from Garcia.
Zheglov throws out a counter right but Garcia avoids it with no problem.
Zheglov lands a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Garcia, as that shot connected.
Garcia throws a poor cross that misses
and Zheglov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Garcia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Garcia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zheglov thuds his right hand into Garcia's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zheglov slips under a jab from Garcia.
Zheglov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zheglov's coach down at Rabid Dog was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Zheglov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Zheglov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Garcia slips a jab from Zheglov.
Garcia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zheglov.
Garcia takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zheglov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garcia was well out of range. Poor timing from Zheglov.
A nice combination there by Zheglov.
A big left from Garcia misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zheglov moves away from the strike by Garcia.
Zheglov throws out a counter right but Garcia avoids it with no problem.
Garcia goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Garcia definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia misses with a combination
and Zheglov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Garcia.
Garcia misses with a body shot.
Zheglov misses with a hook. Garcia ducked under it nicely.
Garcia misses with a left hand
and Zheglov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Garcia takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Garcia dips to his left and cracks Zheglov with an uppercut!
Garcia connects with a looping right hand.
Zheglov lands a glancing blow to the side of Garcia's head.
Garcia misses with a lunging right hand
and Zheglov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zheglov thuds his right hand into Garcia's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zheglov cracks a nice hook into Garcia's ribs.
Garcia is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A slow jab from Garcia misses its intended target.
It seemed like Zheglov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia moves away from the strike by Zheglov.
No joy there for Zheglov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Garcia slips under a jab.
Zheglov throws a hook to the side of Garcia's head but Garcia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zheglov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Garcia's hands.
Nice defenses there by Garcia.
Garcia throws a hook to the side of Zheglov's head but Zheglov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Garcia swings for the body but Zheglov moves out of range.
Zheglov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zheglov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Garcia had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into p�t�.
Garcia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zheglov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good exchange - Garcia coming out on top.
Zheglov throws a lazy right hand but Garcia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Garcia was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zheglov.
Garcia scores with a hook to the body. Zheglov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Garcia avoids the body shot from Zheglov.
Garcia lands with a right hand.
Garcia misses the shot to the body.
Zheglov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia moves out of range of the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcia misses with a body punch
and Zheglov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Garcia misses with a hook. Zheglov ducked under it nicely.
Garcia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garcia moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zheglov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Garcia takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zheglov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Zheglov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Garcia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zheglov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Garcia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garcia throwing a counter right hand but Zheglov manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garcia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zheglov.
Garcia misses with a body shot.
Zheglov slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zheglov! But no joy.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Gleb Zheglov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jhonny Garcia's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A big right from Garcia misses.
Garcia swings widly with a right hand
and Zheglov counters with a nice uppercut.
Garcia avoids the body shot from Zheglov.
Zheglov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garcia.
Garcia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Garcia misses the target.
Zheglov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Garcia swings for the body but Zheglov moves out of range.
Garcia throws a jab when Zheglov was well out of range.
Garcia throws a right hand that misses
and Zheglov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Garcia swings for the body but Zheglov moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia dodges the punch combination from Zheglov.
Zheglov throws a body punch but Garcia moves out of range.
A left and a right from Garcia both land. Nice combination.
Garcia misses with a hook. Zheglov ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zheglov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Garcia gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Garcia might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Garcia swings widly with a right hand
letting Zheglov counter with a right hand.
Garcia throws a big shot that misses.
Zheglov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Garcia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good shot there by Zheglov.
Garcia slips under a jab.
Garcia lands a jab.
Zheglov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Garcia slips a jab from Zheglov.
Zheglov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garcia throws out the jab.
Garcia throws a lazy uppercut
and Zheglov counters with a right hand to the body.
Garcia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zheglov moves away.
Zheglov misses the shot to the body.
Garcia misses with a left hand
and Zheglov counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zheglov scores with a decent looking hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garcia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zheglov counters with a straight right hand.
Garcia is rocked!
Zheglov circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Garcia to the canvas! Garcia doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Zheglov keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gleb Zheglov!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chocolate Milk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Count Foo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Count Foo has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Chocolate Milk's chin.
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175 lbs
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177 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup |
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Excellent boxer
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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, Chocolate Milk!
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, Count Foo!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, David Hoff and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Milk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Foo blocks a head kick by Milk.
Foo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Milk takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Milk feints and then cracks Foo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Foo down.
Milk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Foo.
Some wild striking there from Foo.
Milk lands a front kick.
Foo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Foo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Milk circles away quickly and effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Foo scores with a one two! Milk had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Foo misses the target.
Foo misses with a wild combination.
Foo blocks a head kick by Milk.
Milk chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Milk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Foo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Milk moves away.
Foo misses with a combination
and Milk makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Milk defending well as Foo loads up on a big left hand.
Milk throws a counter high kick but Foo was just alert enough to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Milk. That's going to slow Foo down.
Foo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Foo.
Milk throws a nice outside leg kick.
Milk lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Milk definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Milk tests Foo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Milk.
Foo misses with a series of wild punches.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Milk.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Foo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Milk.
Foo ducks under a wild hook from Milk.
Milk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Foo.
Foo avoids the head kick by Milk.
Milk loads up on a big right hand but Foo slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Milk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Milk throws a big shot that misses.
Milk throws a head kick but Foo moves out of range.
Milk misses with a looping left.
Foo throws a big shot that misses.
Foo connects with a right that clearly hurt Milk. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Foo proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Milk collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Count Foo!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bukau Bekua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Maksim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bekua comes to the cage accompanied by Muay Thai Music. Maksim has chosen RUSSIA ANTHEM as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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155 lbs
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153 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bukau Bekua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ivan Maksim!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Winston Alpacca and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maksim blocks a head kick by Bekua.
Maksim wants to counter the offense by Bekua and move into the clinch position.
Maksim throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bekua cracks the inside of Maksim's front leg.
Maksim has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bekua dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bekua throws a knee to the head but misses.
Maksim decides to pull guard.
Bekua gets to his feet. Maksim looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Maksim tries to clinch up but Bekua circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maksim blocks a head kick by Bekua.
Bekua lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Maksim has taken the fight to the clinch.
Maksim is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bekua is defending well for now.
Maksim has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Bekua clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bekua is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Maksim.
Maksim scores with strikes from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maksim keeps control of the position easily here as Bekua tries to buck him off.
Bekua trying to control the action but Maksim just sinks the hooks in.
Maksim somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Maksim lands shots from the back.
Maksim has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Bekua's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Maksim might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Maksim has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Maksim not allowing Bekua to control his hands.
Maksim has the hooks in. Bekua is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Maksim is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Bekua taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Maksim.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ivan Maksim!
Ivan Maksim got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Karlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karlsson comes to the cage accompanied by The Game-Mot�rhead. Lee Black has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
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205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Frank Karlsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lee Black!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Dirk Anderson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karlsson misses with an uppercut
enabling Black to counter with a crisp jab.
Black bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Black slips under a jab.
Karlsson slips under a jab from Black.
Black misses with a hook. Karlsson ducked under it nicely.
Black looks to land a right hand but Karlsson moved out of range.
Black misses with an uppercut.
Karlsson throws an off balance right hand
and Black counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Karlsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Black.
Karlsson throws a hook but Black avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Black.
Black looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Karlsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Black.
Karlsson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Karlsson misses with a few strikes there.
Karlsson misses with a straight right.
Karlsson lands with an uppercut that bounces Black off the cage and back into range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson misses the jab.
Karlsson misses with a looping left.
Black doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Karlsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Black.
Lee Black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Black throws a hook but Karlsson avoids it easily.
Karlsson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Black on the side of the head.
Black rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Karlsson counter with a right hand.
Karlsson moves out of range as Black strikes.
Karlsson lands a jab to the nose.
Black throws a poor cross that misses
and Karlsson counters with a straight right hand.
Karlsson looks to land a left hand but Black moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Black! But no joy.
Karlsson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Black throws the left hand but Karlsson avoids the punch easily.
Karlsson cracks Black with a right hand to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karlsson misses with a left hand
and Black counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karlsson.
Black looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Black throws a hook to the side of Karlsson's head but Karlsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Karlsson punishes Black's body with a nice straight punch.
Black lands a glancing blow to the side of Karlsson's head.
Black throws a jab but it's blocked by Karlsson.
Karlsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Black was well out of range. Poor timing from Karlsson.
Karlsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Karlsson tests Black's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Black throws an off balance right hand
and Karlsson counters with a left to the body.
Karlsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Black swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Black is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Nice shot by Karlsson.
Karlsson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Black throws the left hand but Karlsson avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Black.
Black throws a hook to the side of Karlsson's head but Karlsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice defenses there by Black.
Black looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Black lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Karlsson throws a shot from downtown. Black moves away and avoids it.
Black swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Karlsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Black.
Karlsson throws an overhand right that lands on Black's shoulder, as Black tries to avoid the shot.
Black lands a nice shot that snaps Karlsson's head back.
Black loads up on a big right hand but Karlsson slips the punch.
Black throws a poor cross that misses
and Black takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karlsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karlsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karlsson moves away from the strike by Black.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson lands a slapping body shot.
Black throws the left hand but Karlsson avoids the punch easily.
Karlsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Black misses the target.
Black loads up on a big right hand but Karlsson slips the punch.
Karlsson is looking to counter punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Black walks into a straight right hand from Karlsson.
Black throws an off balance right hand
and Karlsson counters with a straight right hand.
Black throws a right hand that misses
and Karlsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Black missing with a left hand there. Karlsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Karlsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Black.
Karlsson cracks Black with an open hand slap.
Black throws a hook to the side of Karlsson's head but Karlsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Black misses with a left hand
and Karlsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karlsson misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Black misses.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Karlsson dominated that 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.
Black throws a looping overhand right but Karlsson ducks down to avoid it.
Karlsson moves away from the strike by Black.
Karlsson throwing a counter right hand but Black manages to avoid it.
Black swings widly with a right hand
and Karlsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Black is rocked!
Black leaves his chin hanging out and Karlsson seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Black crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frank Karlsson!
A less than humble Frank Karlsson misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hop Sing Jung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Vermeer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jung comes into the arena with Jiu Jitsu blaring out of the sound system. Alexander Vermeer will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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155 lbs
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151 lbs
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Counter fighter
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hop Sing Jung!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alexander Vermeer!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Michael Johnstone and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vermeer swings for the body but Jung moves out of range.
Jung misses with a body kick.
Jung takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vermeer lands a jab.
Vermeer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Alexander Vermeer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vermeer misses with a double jab
and Jung counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jung tries to free his leg and advance position but Vermeer is retaining full guard.
Jung might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vermeer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jung drops back looking for a leg! Vermeer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vermeer manages to kick Jung off! Jung jumps back into Vermeer's guard.
Jung wants to pass the guard but Vermeer is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vermeer wants to stand and escape but Jung is having none of it.
Jung postures up.
Jung prevents Vermeer from getting back to his feet.
Vermeer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jung has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Jung stands and throws Vermeer's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jung is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vermeer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jung has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Vermeer!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vermeer can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jung is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Vermeer to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Vermeer shrugs it off.
Jung with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Jung moves to the back.
Jung has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Vermeer is defending well but eventually Jung manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Vermeer has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hop Sing Jung!
Hop Sing Jung retains his featherweight title!
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