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Highland Island 9 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Venables (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uiva Nakki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Joseph Venables!
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, Uiva Nakki!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, David Hoff and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Venables misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nakki rushes Venables and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Venables using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nakki has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Venables displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nakki up against the cage.
Venables throws a punch but it's blocked by Nakki.
Venables pulls guard successfully.
Nakki wants to get up but he can't break Venables's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Venables is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Venables is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nakki defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakki wants to get up but he can't break Venables's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
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.
Venables working a defensive guard here.
Venables has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nakki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Venables throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Venables working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nakki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nakki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Venables is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Venables working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nakki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nakki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nakki tries to stand but Venables is controlling from the bottom.
Nakki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Venables has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nakki has managed to get both his arms back between Venables's legs - danger averted.
Nakki wanted to stand there but Venables had control of the position.
Nakki gets to his feet. Venables looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakki instigates a clinch.
Nakki gets through Venables's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nakki digs a right hand underneath Venables's ribcage. Venables let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stalling in the clinch from Nakki.
Nakki lands a left hand.
A short left from Nakki.
Nakki digs a right hand underneath Venables's ribcage. Venables let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Venables is breathing heavily.
Venables fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nakki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nakki scores with a shot to the side of Venables's head.
A shot in the inside from Nakki.
Venables tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nakki just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nakki scores with a hook to the body.
Venables is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nakki is keeping busy.
Nakki scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Nakki cracks Venables with a nice body shot.
Nakki has Venables pushed against the cage.
Nakki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nakki scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Nakki.
Venables wants to break free but Nakki has control.
A nice left hand lands by Nakki.
Still in the clinch, Nakki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nakki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nakki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nakki lands a body shot.
Venables tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nakki avoids it.
Nakki cracks Venables with a nice body shot.
Venables swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nakki is working Venables over against the cage.
Venables working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uiva Nakki 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.
Nakki paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Venables swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nakki scores with a body shot.
Nakki connects with a body shot.
Venables throws a leg kick that misses.
Nakki wants to counter the offense by Venables and move into the clinch position.
Nakki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Venables looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Venables throws a half hearted mid kick.
Venables throws a head kick that misses.
Nakki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Venables looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakki jabs Venables to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Venables takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Venables drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakki works the jab nicely.
Venables closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Venables takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nakki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nakki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Venables takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Uiva Nakki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nakki lands a nice shot that snaps Venables's head back.
Nakki takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nakki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nakki tests Venables's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nakki scores with a hook to the body. Venables takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
An inside leg kick from Venables misses.
Nakki connects with a good right hand that stumbles Venables. Venables circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakki jabs at Venables's body.
Venables looks to land a body kick but Nakki moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Venables stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nakki moves out of range of the body kick.
Nakki lands with a cross.
Venables throws out a leg kick but Nakki moves out of range and Venables only half commits.
Nakki throws out a counter right but Venables avoids it with no problem.
Nakki scores with a crisp jab that stopped Venables in his tracks.
Venables throws a front kick aimed at Nakki's knee but Nakki avoids it well.
Nakki cracks Venables with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nakki avoids the head kick by Venables.
Nakki gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nice body punch from Nakki - that landed with a thud.
Nakki digs a right hand underneath Venables's ribcage. Venables let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Venables jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nakki walks away with a smile on his face. Venables gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Uiva Nakki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left lands for Nakki.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakki scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Venables cracks a nice hook into Nakki's ribs.
Venables waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nakki.
Venables throws a head kick but Nakki moves out of range.
Nakki cracks a nice hook into Venables's ribs.
Venables misses the jab.
Nakki dips to his left and cracks Venables with an uppercut!
Nakki lands a nice looking body shot.
Nakki lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Venables takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
An inside leg kick from Venables misses.
The crowd cheers as Nakki lands an impressive looking overhand right. Venables doesn't seem phased though.
Nakki lands with a hook. Venables tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Venables takes one on the button.
Nakki scores with a punch to the head.
Venables misses with a wild body shot.
Nakki uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Venables has time to react.
Nakki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nakki avoids a kick to the body.
Nakki doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nakki is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nakki fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nakki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Venables looks to land a body kick but Nakki moved away.
Venables takes one on the button.
Venables attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nakki is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Venables with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uiva Nakki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nakki scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nakki clinches with his opponent.
Nakki lands a shoulder strike.
Nakki blocks a body shot from Venables.
Nakki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Venables misses with a punch on the inside.
Uiva Nakki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nakki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
It looks like Joseph Venables has been cut.
Nakki lands with a right to the head.
Nakki lands a body punch in the clinch.
Venables struggles to land a body shot inside as Nakki controls his hands.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakki lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Nakki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Venables is rocked!
Nakki blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nakki.
Oh Venables is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Venables fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nakki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Venables takes a shot to the head.
Venables misses with the head strike.
Nakki digs a right hand underneath Venables's ribcage. Venables let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Venables tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nakki keeps control of Venables as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nakki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nakki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Venables looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A short right from Nakki on the inside.
A hook to the body from Nakki.
Nakki managing to block the knees to the body from Venables.
Nakki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Venables or not.
Nakki scores with a shoulder strike.
Nakki unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Venables! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Nakki is unloading with more strikes now! Venables drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uiva Nakki!
During a confident post fight interview, Uiva Nakki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zee Snore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simbah Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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255 lbs
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240 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Zee Snore!
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, Simbah Simmons!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Dirk Anderson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Simmons.
Simmons misses with a double jab.
Snore cracks Simmons with a right hand to the side of the head.
Simmons lands a jab-cross combination.
Simmons moves out of range of the strikes.
Simmons fails to land with a series of punches.
Snore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Simmons lands a right hook to the body.
Snore cracks Simmons with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Snore has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Simmons to stand back up!
Simmons is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simmons misses with a combination
and Snore counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zee Snore!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arman Aigul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calum Von Moger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aigul comes to the cage accompanied by Ak Tilek. Arman Aigul could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Calum Von Moger's chin.
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225 lbs
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242 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 3 - 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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Calum Von Moger!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, David Hoff and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aigul tries to clinch there but Von Moger circles away.
Aigul tries for a takedown but Von Moger circles away easily
and Von Moger counters with a stiff right hand.
Aigul swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aigul is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Von Moger let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Von Moger misses with a body shot
and Aigul counters with a two punch combo.
Aigul gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Von Moger looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aigul with a poor takedown
and Von Moger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Von Moger looks to score with a jab to the body but Aigul is just out of range.
Aigul fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Von Moger avoids it really well and circles away.
It seemed like Von Moger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arman Aigul. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aigul lets loose with a powerful body kick. Von Moger will feel that in the morning.
Von Moger connects with a body shot.
Aigul tries to close the distance and clinch but Von Moger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aigul misses with a takedown
and Von Moger counters with a nice uppercut.
Aigul looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Von Moger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Von Moger rushes Aigul and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Von Moger as Aigul tries to tie him up.
Aigul is trying to pull guard but Von Moger has him pressed against the cage.
Von Moger is looking to take this one to the mat.
Von Moger stalling the fight.
Aigul jumps guard but Von Moger stands there with Aigul around his waist. Aigul gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Von Moger breaks the clinch.
Von Moger misses with an uppercut.
Aigul tries a head kick but it misses.
Von Moger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aigul.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aigul shoots in and drives through. Von Moger sprawls well.
Nice shot lands for Von Moger.
Von Moger drives through and clinches with Aigul against the cage.
Von Moger jumps guard.
Von Moger pushes Aigul off and gets back to his feet.
Aigul shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Aigul shoots and misses
and Von Moger counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Aigul is breathing heavily.
Aigul slips under a jab from Von Moger.
Arman Aigul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch 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!
Von Moger tries for a takedown. No joy.
Aigul breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Von Moger clinches.
Von Moger breaks from the clinch.
Aigul scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Von Moger digs a good hook to Aigul's body.
Aigul throws a left and a right that both miss
and Von Moger counters with a stiff right hand.
Oooooh!!! Von Moger has knocked Aigul down with a huge combo! Von Moger steps away and waves a wobbly Aigul back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Aigul is rocked!
It looks like Arman Aigul has been cut.
Von Moger lands a jab to Aigul's midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calum Von Moger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arman Aigul's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Von Moger closes the distance and clinches.
Aigul fails to pull guard.
Aigul pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aigul throws a sloppy head kick
and Von Moger makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Aigul connects with a high kick.
Von Moger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice side step and Von Moger releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Aigul tries to close the distance and clinch but Von Moger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Von Moger scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Arman Aigul is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aigul closes this distance looking for a takedown but Von Moger circles away.
Von Moger scores with a shot to the body.
Von Moger throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Aigul on the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Moger lands a nice hook to Aigul's body. Aigul takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Von Moger cracks Aigul with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Aigul takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Von Moger lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aigul at a distance.
Von Moger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Calum Von Moger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Von Moger slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Oh Aigul is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Von Moger connects with a body shot.
Von Moger lands a big right hand that sends Aigul crashing to the mat! Von Moger stays standing though and waves Aigul back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Moger walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Aigul drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Von Moger swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Aigul's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Calum Von Moger!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Star Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaleva Mansikkamaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaleva Mansikkamaa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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159 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight 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, Star Man!
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 Mansikkamaa!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, David Hoff and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mansikkamaa misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mansikkamaa. Man does a little dance to reset his feet.
Man uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mansikkamaa.
Man fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mansikkamaa just manages to avoid it.
Mansikkamaa scores with a nice strike.
Man definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Man moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Man connects with a high kick.
It looks like Kaleva Mansikkamaa has been cut.
Mansikkamaa closes the distance and clinches.
Mansikkamaa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Man's efforts to push away.
Mansikkamaa stalls.
Mansikkamaa taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mansikkamaa holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Mansikkamaa's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Mansikkamaa scores with a nice short uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mansikkamaa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kaleva Mansikkamaa.
Mansikkamaa throws a jab when Man was well out of range.
Mansikkamaa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Man throws a quick counter kick to the body but Mansikkamaa avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Man.
Mansikkamaa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mansikkamaa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mansikkamaa darts in and clinches Man up against the cage.
Mansikkamaa lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mansikkamaa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Man is trying to break the clinch but Mansikkamaa is controlling him.
Mansikkamaa just leaning against Man, taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mansikkamaa is stalling here.
Mansikkamaa lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mansikkamaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Man controls his hands.
Mansikkamaa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mansikkamaa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Man letting Mansikkamaa take a breather here.
Mansikkamaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mansikkamaa pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mansikkamaa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mansikkamaa avoiding damage.
Mansikkamaa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mansikkamaa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Man.
Mansikkamaa manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mansikkamaa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Man breaks from the clinch.
Man throws a head kick that misses.
Man misses with a takedown attempt
and Mansikkamaa counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mansikkamaa tries to work over Man's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mansikkamaa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man blocks a body shot from Mansikkamaa.
Man has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mansikkamaa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mansikkamaa is stalling here.
Mansikkamaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Man letting Mansikkamaa take a breather here.
Man goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mansikkamaa prevents Man from breaking the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mansikkamaa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mansikkamaa is pushing Man up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mansikkamaa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaleva Mansikkamaa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kaleva Mansikkamaa's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A nice leg kick lands there from Man.
Mansikkamaa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mansikkamaa misses with a looping left.
Man tries to counter with a takedown but Mansikkamaa is quick to defend against it.
Mansikkamaa tries to clinch but Man moves out of range.
Mansikkamaa blocks the body kick.
Man connects with a solid leg kick.
Mansikkamaa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mansikkamaa blocks the body kick.
Man throws a push kick but Mansikkamaa slaps the foot to one side.
Mansikkamaa is looking to chop away at Man's legs.
Man tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Man keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Man.
Man throws a leg kick but Mansikkamaa moved away.
Man blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Mansikkamaa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Man throws a counter high kick but Mansikkamaa was just alert enough to avoid it.
Mansikkamaa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Man has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mansikkamaa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mansikkamaa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Man misses with a head kick.
Man misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mansikkamaa throws out a counter right but Man avoids it with no problem.
Man pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mansikkamaa swings for the body but Man moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Mansikkamaa. That snapped Man's head back.
It looks like Star Man has been cut.
Man uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mansikkamaa.
A nice inside leg kick there by Man. That's going to slow Mansikkamaa down.
Star Man is winning the standup battle so far.
Man dodges the punch combination from Mansikkamaa.
Mansikkamaa moves into the clinch.
Mansikkamaa is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mansikkamaa lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mansikkamaa slowing the pace effectively.
Man wants to get back to striking at distance but Mansikkamaa won't allow it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mansikkamaa takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mansikkamaa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mansikkamaa lands a body punch.
Mansikkamaa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mansikkamaa lands a nice uppercut.
Mansikkamaa gets through Man's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mansikkamaa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mans head.
Kaleva Mansikkamaa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mansikkamaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Man jumps guard but Mansikkamaa stands there with Man around his waist. Man gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mansikkamaa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A bone on bone clash there as Man blocks the leg kick.
Mansikkamaa blocks a head kick by Man.
Mansikkamaa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mansikkamaa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mansikkamaa scores with a shot to the side of Man's head.
Mansikkamaa effectively controlling the action here.
Mansikkamaa lands a shoulder strike.
Man prevents a body shot from Mansikkamaa.
Mansikkamaa gets through Man's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mansikkamaa scores with a hook to the body.
Mansikkamaa misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mansikkamaa stalls.
Mansikkamaa lands with a light punch inside.
Mansikkamaa has Man pressed against the cage.
Mansikkamaa stalls.
Mansikkamaa receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Mansikkamaa lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mansikkamaa has Man pressed against the cage.
Mansikkamaa tries to throw a body punch but Man avoids it by throwing Mansikkamaa back against the cage.
Mansikkamaa displaying some good clinch control by pressing Man up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaleva Mansikkamaa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Man tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mansikkamaa tests Man's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big left from Mansikkamaa misses.
Mansikkamaa lands a jab to Man's midsection.
Mansikkamaa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mansikkamaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Man lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mansikkamaa will feel that in the morning.
Mansikkamaa misses with a low kick.
Man dives in and grabs Mansikkamaa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mansikkamaa pushes down on Man's head and hops out.
Mansikkamaa cracks Man with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mansikkamaa throws a poor cross that misses
and Man counters with a nice kick to the body.
Mansikkamaa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Man is rocked!
Man throws a lazy body kick
and Mansikkamaa makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mansikkamaa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Man's sensitive parts.
Mansikkamaa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kaleva Mansikkamaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man motions for Mansikkamaa to come forward. Man throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Man tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mansikkamaa defends well and Man ends up having to push Mansikkamaa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Man on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Man takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Donk. Mansikkamaa catches Man right on the button with a cross.
A left lands for Mansikkamaa.
Oh Man is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mansikkamaa pushes Man up against the cage in a clinch.
Mansikkamaa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mansikkamaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mansikkamaa tries to work over Man's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mansikkamaa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mansikkamaa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mansikkamaa.
Mansikkamaa lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Come on Mansikkamaa - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mansikkamaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Man's elbow.
Mansikkamaa is leaning against Man and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mansikkamaa manages to break the clinch.
Mansikkamaa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Man at a distance.
Mansikkamaa pounces like a tiger and cracks Man with a vicious hook! Man is down but not out! Mansikkamaa follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kaleva Mansikkamaa!
Kaleva Mansikkamaa 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Ken Roussow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cenk John (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ken Roussow has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight 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, Ken Roussow!
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, Cenk John!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roussow has John up against the cage in a clinch.
Roussow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
John wants to get back to striking at distance but Roussow won't allow it.
John wants to stall.
A right hand to the body from Roussow.
John misses with a hook to the ribs.
John misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Roussow.
Roussow lands a body shot in the clinch.
John working aggressively here.
Roussow tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John tries to break the clinch but Roussow is controlling the position.
Roussow works on John's body with a couple of short punches.
Roussow definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Roussow has dropped down and is working for a takedown. John is trying to keep an underhook but Roussow manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Roussow seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Roussow looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks John with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Roussow has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roussow drops an elbow to the side of John's head.
Roussow drops an elbow to the side of John's head.
Roussow is controlling the pace.
Roussow looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks John with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Roussow scoring with strikes to the body and head.
John gets back to full guard.
Roussow controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roussow connects with a couple of short punches.
Roussow advances position into side control!
Roussow lands a decent elbow from side control.
Roussow controlling from side mount.
Roussow scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at John to see if he's OK.
Roussow lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roussow working away.
Roussow takes a little break here. John wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Roussow connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused John some visible discomfort.
Roussow slows the pace down.
John is trying to get back to half guard.
Roussow controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Roussow in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Roussow works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Roussow slows the pace down.
John is working to avoid the ground and pound but Roussow connects with a decent elbow.
Roussow in side control lands a decent elbow.
Roussow is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but John is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
John is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Roussow dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
John misses with a wild combination.
John walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Roussow throws a right and a left that both miss.
Roussow digs a good hook to John's body.
John looks for the body kick but Roussow saw that one coming.
Roussow feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Johns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Roussow shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. John eats them both and turns towards Roussow to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
John is rocked!
Roussow is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - John is in big trouble! Roussow is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking John. Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Ken Roussow!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vitaly Dunaytsev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kintarou Ooe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vitaly Dunaytsev had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 172.1lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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184 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vitaly Dunaytsev!
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, Kintarou Ooe!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Winston Alpacca and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunaytsev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ooe looks to land a combination but Dunaytsev avoids it well.
Dunaytsev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ooe looks to land a combination. Dunaytsev sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Vitaly Dunaytsev has been cut.
Ooe misses with a double jab.
Ooe swings for the body but Dunaytsev moves out of range.
Kintarou Ooe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dunaytsev dodges the punch combination from Ooe.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dunaytsev.
Ooe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dunaytsev momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dunaytsev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ooe pushes Dunaytsev up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Dunaytsev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ooe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunaytsev goes for a takedown attempt but Ooe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dunaytsev finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Ooe's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Dunaytsev falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kintarou Ooe!
A relieved looking Kintarou Ooe thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rogueo Boss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Waugh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phil Waugh struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 172.2lbs 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. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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183 lbs
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Excellent MT
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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, Rogueo Boss!
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, Phil Waugh!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Daniel Franklin and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Waugh fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Waugh shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Boss counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Waugh has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Boss.
Waugh takes a kick to the side of the head.
Waugh gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Boss counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Waugh is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Rogueo Boss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil Waugh.
Waugh looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Waugh fails with the takedown
and Boss counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Waugh fails with the takedown
and Boss counters with a nice uppercut.
Waugh takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Waugh feints and as Boss raises his hands in defense, Waugh changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Waugh looks winded!
Boss is trying to keep Waugh in close.
Waugh would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Boss seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boss wants to sweep here but Waugh controlling him for the moment.
Boss on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Boss tries to get out of the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Boss holds on and takes a little breather.
Waugh drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Waugh jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Waugh stopping the sweep attempt from Boss.
Waugh drops back looking for a leg! Boss is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Boss manages to kick Waugh off! Waugh jumps back into Boss's guard.
Boss not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Boss has Waugh pulled in close to control his posture.
Waugh drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Waugh jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boss is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Waugh is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Waugh stands and throws Boss's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Boss is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waugh wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Boss, who protects the arm well.
Boss tries to bench press Waugh off him but Waugh keeps the position.
Boss can't do much from the bottom here.
Boss tries to bench press Waugh off him but Waugh keeps the position.
Boss knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Waugh on the ground.
Waugh is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Boss is trying to escape and Waugh transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Boss is forced to tap! Nice work there by Waugh! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Phil Waugh!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michael Wibowo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noah Gundersen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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161 lbs
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164 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight 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, Michael Wibowo!
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, Noah Gundersen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, David Hoff and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wibowo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gundersen pinned against the cage. Gundersen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A little jabbing left from Gundersen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wibowo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gundersen counters with a right hand to the body.
No luck for Wibowo with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Wibowo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wibowo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gundersen counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gundersen looks to land a right hand but Wibowo moved out of range.
Wibowo shoots for a double leg takedown but Gundersen sprawls well. He's pushed Wibowo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wibowo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wibowo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gundersen's waist but Gundersen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wibowo off to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wibowo.
Gundersen throws out a counter right but Wibowo avoids it with no problem.
Wibowo shoots in for a takedown but Gundersen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gundersen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wibowo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wibowo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gundersen.
Wibowo misses with a takedown attempt
and Gundersen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gundersen connects with a looping right hand.
Gundersen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Wibowo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gundersen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wibowo is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Wibowo is breathing heavily.
Wibowo with a poor takedown
and Gundersen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wibowo fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gundersen throws a hook but Wibowo blocks it.
Wibowo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wibowo tries for a takedown but Gundersen circles away easily
and Gundersen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot by Gundersen.
Gundersen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wibowo fails with the takedown
and Wibowo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wibowo fails with the takedown
and Wibowo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gundersen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wibowo takes one on the button.
Wibowo shoots and misses
letting Gundersen counter with a right hand.
Wibowo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wibowo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gundersen loads up on a big right hand but Wibowo slips the punch.
Wibowo tries to counter with a takedown but Gundersen is quick to defend against it.
Wibowo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gundersen counters with a nice uppercut.
Gundersen looks to score with a jab to the body but Wibowo is just out of range.
Gundersen cracks Wibowo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gundersen moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wibowo fails with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gundersen! But no joy.
Gundersen connects with a jab.
Gundersen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
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!
Wibowo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gundersen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gundersen 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.
Wibowo fails with the takedown
and Gundersen counters with a nice uppercut.
Gundersen lands with a nice body punch.
Wibowo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gundersen.
Gundersen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wibowo under the eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noah Gundersen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wibowo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gundersen counters with a straight right hand.
Wibowo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gundersen circles away.
Wibowo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Wibowo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wibowo fails with the takedown
enabling Gundersen to counter with a crisp jab.
Gundersen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wibowo fails with the takedown
and Gundersen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wibowo fails with the takedown
and Gundersen counters with a straight right hand.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Wibowo might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice defenses there by Wibowo.
Wibowo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wibowo slips a jab from Gundersen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wibowo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Gundersen to counter with a crisp jab.
Gundersen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wibowo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gundersen!
It looks like Michael Wibowo has been cut.
Wibowo defending well as Gundersen loads up on a big left hand.
Wibowo with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Gundersen counter with a right hand.
Wibowo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gundersen misses with a straight right.
Wibowo with a poor takedown
letting Gundersen counter with a right hand.
Gundersen throws a shot to the body.
Gundersen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gundersen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gundersen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wibowos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gundersen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wibowo is rocked!
Noah Gundersen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gundersen connects with a crisp jab.
Oh Wibowo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gundersen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gundersen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gundersen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Noah Gundersen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No joy there for Gundersen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gundersen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wibowo misses with a takedown attempt
and Gundersen counters with a crisp right hand that drops Wibowo! Gundersen lets Wibowo back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Michael Wibowo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wibowo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gundersen scores with a counter punch that sends Wibowo to the canvas! Gundersen smells blood - he's punishing Wibowo with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Wibowo has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noah Gundersen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Judo Brazil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ed Driver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
210 lbs
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215 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
3 - 1 - 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ed Driver!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Bart Greer and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Brazil 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Judo Brazil has been cut.
Driver looks to throw the jab but Brazil is out of range.
Driver changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Driver looks to score with a jab to the body but Brazil is just out of range.
Brazil tries to counter with a takedown but Driver is quick to defend against it.
Driver throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brazil drops his hands momentarily and Driver takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Driver throws an off balance right hand
and Brazil counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Driver really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brazil. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brazil scoring with some ground and pound.
Driver can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Brazil controls the pace.
Brazil drops back looking for a leg! Driver is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Driver manages to kick Brazil off! Brazil jumps back into Driver's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brazil thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Brazil trying to control but Driver is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brazil sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Driver's guard.
Brazil not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Driver wants to improve his position but Brazil is controlling well.
Brazil is looking for a kimura here.
Brazil in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Driver tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Brazil!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Judo Brazil!
Judo Brazil really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sully's Bar & Grill logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Val Halla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ohto Alanko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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250 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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, Val Halla!
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, Ohto Alanko!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, David Hoff and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alanko misses the jab.
Alanko takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Alanko slips under a jab from Halla.
Alanko tries to clinch but Halla moves out of range.
Alanko throws a leg kick
and Halla counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Halla lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Ohto Alanko has been cut.
Alanko throws a leg kick that is checked
and Halla counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Alanko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Halla counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Alanko thinking.
Alanko avoids the body shot from Halla.
Alanko closes the distance looking to clinch
and Halla counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alanko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Halla counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Alanko cracks the inside of Halla's front leg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halla avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Halla looks to land a left hand but Alanko moved out of range nicely.
Alanko takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Alanko 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.
Halla shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Alanko eats them both and turns towards Halla to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alanko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Halla.
Alanko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Halla definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Alanko lands with a short shot to the head.
Alanko throws a punch but it's blocked by Halla.
A head punch on the inside from Alanko fails to land.
Halla misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alanko lands a body punch.
Come on Halla - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Alanko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Halla backwards.
Alanko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alanko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Halla drops Alanko onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Alanko is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Alanko is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Halla unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Alanko! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Halla is unloading with more strikes now! Alanko drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Val Halla!
Val Halla decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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