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Highland Island 18 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Ivo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey Blue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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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, Anthony Ivo!
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, Mickey Blue!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Daniel Franklin and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blue slips a jab and a cross from Ivo.
Blue drives through and clinches with Ivo against the cage.
Blue blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ivo throws a head punch that misses.
Blue pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ivo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ivo throws a body punch but Blue moves out of range.
As Ivo backs off Blue throws a huge counter combo but Ivo manages to avoid it all.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ivo.
Blue fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ivo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ivo.
Blue fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blue takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ivo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Blue jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Ivo.
Nice takedown defense from Ivo. No joy for Blue on that attempt.
Ivo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Blue throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blue with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ivo to score with a decent uppercut.
Blue closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Blue has Ivo up against the cage in a clinch.
Ivo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ivo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ivo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Blue shoots and misses
and Ivo counters with a series of strikes. Blue will be more careful next time no doubt.
Blue falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ivo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ivo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Blue takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ivo swinging wildly here.
Ivo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Blue has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ivo.
Blue has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ivo.
Ivo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Blue looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blue shoots in but no luck this time.
Anthony Ivo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Blue.
Ivo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ivo feints and then cracks Blue's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Blue down.
Blue rushes Ivo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Blue blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Blue's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ivo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blue tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ivo missing with knees to the body.
Ivo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Blue avoids it.
Ivo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ivo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ivo has a couple of punches blocked by Blue.
Ivo keeps control of Blue as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ivo can't break the clinch.
Blue lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ivo.
A short uppercut from Blue.
Ivo tries to land knees in the clinch but Blue avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Blue's efforts to push away.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ivo.
Blue lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blue.
Ivo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blue misses with a punch on the inside.
Blue goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ivo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Blue's efforts to push away.
Ivo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ivo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ivo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ivo tries to land knees in the clinch but Blue avoids the damage to the body.
Ivo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Blue blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Blue works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Blue has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ivo uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivo preventing the sweep.
Blue striking off his back but it's not causing Ivo any problems.
Ivo won't allow Blue to sweep him here.
Blue had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ivo defends it easily.
Ivo wants to stand but Blue is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ivo trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Ivo dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A jab from Ivo does it's job there.
Blue throws a series of punches but Ivo moves out of range.
Blue fails in his attempt to clinch.
It appears Ivo was looking to counter with a kick there.
Blue wants to clinch but Ivo slips to the side
and Ivo counters with a nice body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ivo - that will leave a mark!
Ivo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Blue takes a step back to recover.
Blue moves out of range as Ivo strikes.
Blue tries to clinch up but Ivo circles away and keeps his distance.
Ivo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nice uppercut lands for Ivo. That snapped Blue's head back.
Anthony Ivo is winning the standup battle so far.
Blue sends Ivo crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Blue is motioning to the referee to let Ivo up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
It looks like Anthony Ivo has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ivo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Crunch! Ivo slams his shin into Blue's torso.
Ivo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blue can do to turn this around?
Ivo scores with a jab to the body.
Ivo avoids the body shot from Blue.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ivo. That's going to slow Blue down.
Blue tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ivo swivels and escapes.
Blue closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Blue.
Mickey Blue seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Blue blocks an uppercut.
Blue managing to block the knees to the body from Ivo.
Blue working aggressively here.
Ivo trying to land knees to the body.
Blue throws a punch but it's blocked by Ivo.
Blue avoiding damage as Ivo throws knees to the body.
A short right from Blue.
Blue blocks an uppercut.
Ivo misses with the head strike.
Blue has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ivo.
Ivo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Blue is defending well for now.
Blue misses with a punch on the inside.
Ivo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ivo throws a punch but it's blocked by Blue.
Blue lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ivo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blue backwards.
Ivo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ivo trying to land knees to the body.
Ivo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blue scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ivo is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blue on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Oh Ivo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ivo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blue wants to clinch but Ivo slips to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ivo seems to have got his legs back now.
Blue tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ivo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ivo, right into the meat.
Blue dives in for a single leg takedown but Ivo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Blue misses with a jab to the body
and Ivo counters with a low kick, right behind Blue 's knee.
Blue changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ivo tries to avoid it but Blue manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ivo to the ground. Ivo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ivo throws a quick counter kick to the body but Blue avoids it.
Anthony Ivo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Blue.
Ivo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ivo feints and then cracks Blue's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Blue down.
Blue closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ivo counters with an inside leg kick.
Blue throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ivo scores with a nice strike.
Ivo lands a slapping body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blue fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ivo throws a front kick that sends Blue stumbling back into the cage.
Good standup being displayed there by Ivo as he connects with a hook.
Blue misses with a combination
and Ivo counters with an outside leg kick.
Blue is breathing heavily.
Ivo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Blue. That did some damage!
An inside leg kick lands from Ivo.
Blue gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ivo scores with a nice strike.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ivo - that will leave a mark!
Ivo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Blue tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ivo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ivo.
Ivo connects with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot lands for Ivo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Blue tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ivo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blue sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A punch combination from Blue misses.
Blue tries to clinch there but Ivo circles away.
Blue misses with a takedown
and Ivo counters with a two punch combo.
Blue walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheers as Ivo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Blue doesn't seem phased though.
Ivo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ivo.
Nice straight punches there by Ivo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ivo.
Blue tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Ivo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Ivo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Blue misses with a straight right.
Ivo cracks Blue with a good jab.
Ivo scores with a decent looking hook.
Blue fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ivo scores with a nice head shot.
Blue throws a right hand that Ivo ducks under and follows up with a left that Ivo also avoids with ease.
Ivo tries a head kick but it misses.
Ivo lands a front kick.
Blue doesn't manage to clinch there - Ivo circles away.
Ivo throws a big counter combination but Blue scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Blue tries to clinch there but Ivo circles away.
Blue tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blue darts in trying to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Blue takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Blue misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blue fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ivo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blue is looking for the big counter here.
Blue wants to clinch up but Ivo keeps it at a distance.
Ivo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mickey Blue is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blue swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ivo counters with a stiff right hand.
Ivo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Blue back to the cage. Ivo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ivo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blue walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ivo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anthony Ivo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blue takes one to the side of the head.
A head kick from Ivo lands but Blue takes it in his stride.
Ivo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Blue shoots in but Ivo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ivo with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blue wants to clinch
and Ivo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Blue walks into a straight right hand from Ivo.
Ivo blocks a jab.
Blue fails with an attempt to clinch.
Blue misses with a double jab
and Ivo counters with a nice leg kick.
Blue takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ivo.
Blue shoots in looking for a takedown but Ivo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Blue's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ivo cracks Blue with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Blue tries to clinch there but Ivo circles away.
Ivo catches Blue with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Blue walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ivo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ivo with a nice cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blue lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ivo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blue takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ivo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A good leg kick by Ivo.
Ivo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Blue on the side of the head.
Blue walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ivo.
Ivo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Blue's sensitive parts.
Blue wants to clinch up but Ivo keeps it at a distance.
Ivo 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.
Ivo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ivo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Blue has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ivo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ivo duly obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blue tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ivo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ivo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ivo!
Blue swinging wildly here.
Ivo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blue tries to clinch up but Ivo circles away and keeps his distance.
Blue walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ivo.
Blue closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ivo counters with a thumping low kick.
Ivo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Blue takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ivo scores with a jab to the body.
Blue tries for a takedown but Ivo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Anthony Ivo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Blue.
Blue ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ivo moves away.
Mickey Blue has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blue fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ivo is looking to counter punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Ivo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ivo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Ivo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Austamain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dementri Viscount (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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290 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight 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, Mike Austamain !
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, Dementri Viscount!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Sandra Marshall and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Austamain keeps the fight on the outside.
Austamain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Austamain looks to land a right hand but Viscount moved out of range.
Viscount is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Austamain loads up on a big right hand but Viscount slips the punch.
Viscount closes the distance but Austamain moves to the side
and Austamain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Dementri Viscount has been cut.
Austamain moves into the clinch successfully.
Viscount wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Austamain has him pressed against the cage.
Austamain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Austamain on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Austamain lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Austamain lands an uppercut.
Viscount goes for a takedown in the clinch but Austamain prevents it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Austamain .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Austamain lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Austamain lands a body punch.
Austamain lands a right hand.
Austamain content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short right from Austamain .
Austamain lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Austamain - that landed with a thud.
Austamain gets underhooks to prevent Viscount's takedown attempt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Austamain .
Austamain lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Austamain on the inside.
Austamain dips a shoulder and cracks Viscount with a mighty uppercut! Viscount falls back against the cage and Austamain unloads with a barrage of strikes! Viscount is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Austamain screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Austamain !
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Zivic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charly Jimenez (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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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Johnny Zivic!
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, Charly Jimenez!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Santiago Holmes and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zivic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jimenez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zivic with a hook.
Zivic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jimenez throws a leg kick
and Zivic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick by Jimenez misses
and Zivic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jimenez throws a wild body kick that Zivic sees coming a mile off.
Zivic seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jimenez misses with a head kick.
Zivic lands a really nice looking cross but Jimenez seems unphased.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zivic.
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!
Zivic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zivic checks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Jimenez.
Jimenez wants to land a leg kick but Zivic is out of range.
Jimenez scoring well with a low kick there.
A cross from Zivic lands.
Zivic lunges at Jimenez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jimenez's hand.
Jimenez throws a leg kick
letting Zivic counter with a right hand.
Zivic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jimenez is rocked!
Zivic wants to clinch.
Jimenez tries to counter with a clinch but Zivic shakes him off and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimenez tries to score with a low kick but Zivic moves his leg out of the way.
Zivic scores with a jab. Jimenez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jimenez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zivic lands with a good body shot.
Zivic lands a slapping body shot.
Johnny Zivic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jimenez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zivic to score with a decent uppercut.
Jimenez looks for a takedown but Zivic sprawls well.
Jimenez looks winded!
Jimenez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jimenez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zivic is looking to clinch.
Jimenez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zivic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Zivic finds it's way through Jimenez's defenses.
Jimenez is still on wobbly legs! Can Zivic finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zivic drops Jimenez with a beautiful combination! Jimenez stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Zivic is looking for the KO!
Zivic steps in with a hook that catches Jimenez right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Zivic follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Jimenez looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Zivic!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lance Maroga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xue Jianyu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xue Jianyu will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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195 lbs
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Counter fighter
Likes comics |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lance Maroga!
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, Xue Jianyu!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Peter Branson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maroga takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Maroga avoids the body shot from Jianyu.
Maroga shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Maroga was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jianyu taking punishment in the form of punches.
Maroga lands a nice forearm strike.
Maroga in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maroga wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jianyu, who protects the arm well.
Jianyu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Maroga. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jianyu is letting Maroga control him for a moment.
Jianyu is trying to control Maroga's posture but Maroga avoids it.
Jianyu trying to remain calm as Maroga controls from the top position.
Jianyu takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maroga working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Maroga wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jianyu, who protects the arm well.
Jianyu taking punishment in the form of punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jianyu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Maroga wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Maroga 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.
Maroga working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Maroga tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maroga throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Maroga just content to control the position.
Maroga in side control lands a decent elbow.
Maroga in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Maroga moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Jianyu struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Maroga tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Check out the look on Maroga's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Maroga scoring with punches from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maroga scores with punches from side control.
Maroga tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Maroga tries to move to mount but Jianyu blocks the move with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Maroga dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jianyu lands a nice shot to the body.
Maroga looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maroga manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jianyu on his heels. He'll look to pass Jianyu's guard now, I'm sure.
Maroga works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Maroga trying to pass the guard but Jianyu defending well.
Maroga not doing much here.
Maroga thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jianyu's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jianyu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Maroga with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maroga's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Maroga is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jianyu is looking to improve his position.
Maroga winds up and cracks Jianyu with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Maroga trying to mount his opponent but Jianyu defends it.
Jianyu is defending against the submission attempts here by Maroga.
Maroga lands with a punch from half guard.
Jianyu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maroga.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Maroga in particular looking to stall.
Maroga not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maroga sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Maroga is working for a kimura but Jianyu is defending it quite comfortably.
Maroga is looking to advance position but Jianyu won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Maroga thows a huge punch but Jianyu dodges it nicely.
Maroga is looking for a kimura here.
Jianyu is in trouble now - Maroga has advanced to mount!
Jianyu tries to reverse the position but Maroga maintains control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maroga tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Maroga looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Maroga dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jianyu throws a sloppy head kick
and Maroga decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jianyu's guard.
Jianyu has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Maroga has passed into side control.
Lance Maroga overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Maroga fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Maroga in side control lands a decent elbow.
Jianyu taking a bit of punishment here - Maroga scoring with strikes.
Maroga creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jianyu sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sloppy strikes there by Maroga.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maroga tries for a kimura but Jianyu is defending well.
Jianyu struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maroga wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jianyu, who protects the arm well.
Maroga scoring with punches from side control.
Maroga wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jianyu, who protects the arm well.
Maroga in side control lands a decent elbow.
Maroga in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Xue Jianyu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Maroga's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Maroga scoring with punches and elbows.
Maroga works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
You can see the frustration on Jianyu's face as Maroga controls the position.
Maroga throws a strike aimed at the side of Jianyu's head but Jianyu avoids it well.
Maroga is staying tight to Jianyu's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Maroga lands some shots froms side control.
Maroga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jianyu can do to turn this around?
Maroga lands a nice forearm strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Maroga's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Maroga landing strikes.
Jianyu is rocked!
Jianyu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maroga lands an elbow.
Jianyu is still in real trouble! Can Maroga finish him?
A lull in the action here.
Maroga moves into full mount!
Maroga drops a big elbow. That's hurt Jianyu! More shots from Maroga and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lance Maroga!
Lance Maroga was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bam Bam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamey Francisco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bam Bam had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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225 lbs
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bam Bam!
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, Jamey Francisco!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Bart Greer and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Francisco drives through and clinches with Bam against the cage.
Bam gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bam throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Francisco 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.
Bam throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bam connects with a couple of short punches.
Bam in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bam throwing strikes but missing.
Bam postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bam throwing strikes from guard but Francisco blocks nicely.
Bam with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bam with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bam loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bam throws a big elbow that misses.
Francisco working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bam.
Bam throwing strikes from guard but Francisco blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bam throws a big right hand that misses.
Bam working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Francisco utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Francisco really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bam. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bam postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bam with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bam missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Francisco pulls Bam in close to his closed guard and prevents Bam from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jamey Francisco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Francisco throws a series of strikes that have Bam backpedaling.
It looks like Bam Bam has been cut.
Bam takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Francisco throws a right and a left that both miss.
Francisco goes for a small jab and connects. Now Francisco goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Bam stumbles back but Francisco runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Bam to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Bam will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jamey Francisco!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ohto Alanko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kris Fenelon Costeau (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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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ohto Alanko!
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, Kris Fenelon Costeau!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Daniel Franklin and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fenelon Costeau lands a nice shot that snaps Alanko's head back.
A big right from Fenelon Costeau misses.
Fenelon Costeau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alanko moves away.
Fenelon Costeau steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alanko.
A big right from Fenelon Costeau misses.
Alanko scores with a jab to the jaw.
It looks like Kris Fenelon Costeau has been cut.
Fenelon Costeau connects with a right hand. Alanko shakes it off.
Fenelon Costeau throws the left hand but Alanko avoids the punch easily.
Alanko finds Fenelon Costeau's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Fenelon Costeau flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Alanko lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Fenelon Costeau will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ohto Alanko!
Ohto Alanko seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ed Driver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilmari Rannikko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Ed Driver has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ed Driver seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ed Driver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ilmari Rannikko!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Daniel Franklin and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick from Rannikko misses.
Driver takes one to the chin there.
Rannikko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Driver.
Rannikko wants to slow Driver down by chopping away at his legs.
Driver throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rannikko.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rannikko.
Rannikko looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rannikko tries to land a leg kick but Driver saw it coming and moves away.
Driver checks the leg kick.
Driver could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Rannikko scores with a leg kick.
Rannikko throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Driver looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rannikko 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.
Driver moves into the clinch.
Rannikko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rannikko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Driver on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rannikko lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rannikko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rannikko tries to land a leg kick but Driver saw it coming and moves away.
Rannikko throws a leg kick but Driver moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Driver fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rannikko misses with a left hand
and Driver cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rannikko takes one on the button.
Driver pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rannikko misses with a hook.
Rannikko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Driver takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Driver walks into a left hand.
Rannikko throws out a loose jab but Driver uses good head movement to avoid it.
Driver stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rannikko.
Rannikko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Driver. That did some damage!
A slapping leg kick lands for Rannikko.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rannikko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Driver.
Rannikko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Driver.
Driver 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.
Driver lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rannikko has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Driver finds it's way round the side to connect with Rannikko's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rannikko throws a body shot but no joy.
Driver throws a one two combo.
Driver throws a lazy right hand but Rannikko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good leg kick by Rannikko there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Driver's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Rannikko misses the shot to the body.
Rannikko throws a solid leg kick but Driver takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rannikko.
Driver misses with a body shot.
Driver moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Good standup being displayed there by Rannikko as he connects with a hook.
Driver slips a jab from Rannikko.
Driver moves out of range as Rannikko strikes.
Driver throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Driver moves out of range of the leg kick from Rannikko.
Driver staying out of range there.
Rannikko cracks the inside of Driver's front leg.
Rannikko throws a leg kick but Driver sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rannikko lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rannikko scores with a leg kick.
Rannikko misses with an uppercut
and Rannikko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ilmari Rannikko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Driver works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Driver misses with a combination
enabling Rannikko to counter with a crisp jab.
Driver punishes Rannikko's body with a nice straight punch.
Driver has taken the fight to the clinch.
Driver misses with a punch on the inside.
Rannikko misses with the head strike.
Rannikko breaks from the clinch.
Rannikko throws a leg kick
and Driver counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Driver wants to clinch.
Rannikko is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Driver had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Driver throws a nice looking combination but Rannikko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rannikko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Driver.
Rannikko cracks Driver with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Driver takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Driver ducks under a wild hook from Rannikko.
Driver throwing a counter right hand but Rannikko manages to avoid it.
Rannikko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rannikko lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rannikko.
Rannikko slips a straight right by Driver.
An inside leg kick lands from Rannikko.
Rannikko loads up on a big right hand but Driver slips the punch.
Driver takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A low kick from Rannikko misses
and Driver counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rannikko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Driver digs a good body shot into Rannikko's ribs.
A lazy left from Rannikko finds it's target.
Driver lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rannikko circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilmari Rannikko dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Driver throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ilmari Rannikko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rannikko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Driver moves away.
Driver is looking for a counter combo.
Rannikko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Driver lands with a hook. Rannikko tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rannikko misses with a wild body shot.
Driver looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Driver throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rannikko swings widly with a right hand
and Driver counters with a straight right hand.
Driver lands a head shot.
Rannikko misses with a body shot.
Rannikko misses with a body punch
and Driver counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Driver uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rannikko.
It looked like Driver wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rannikko gets tackled into the cage by Driver. Driver maintains the clinch.
Rannikko can't find room to land a body shot as Driver controls the action.
Rannikko stalling.
Rannikko presses Driver against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Driver is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rannikko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Driver bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rannikko's head.
Rannikko throws a leg kick but Driver checks it.
Rannikko scores with the left hand. Driver knows he should have avoided that one.
Rannikko throws a hook to the side of Driver's head but Driver sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rannikko throws out a loose jab but Driver uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rannikko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Driver.
Driver misses with a double jab.
Rannikko throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Driver to counter with a crisp jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rannikko. That's going to slow Driver down.
A jab from Driver finds it's way through Rannikko's defenses.
Rannikko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That kick from Rannikko tenderised Driver's leg. Driver is trying to keep his angry face on.
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!
Driver on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rannikko. Rannikko obviously looking to wear him down.
Driver is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rannikko misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Driver throws a hook but Rannikko avoids it easily.
Rannikko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A leg kick checked by Driver.
Rannikko throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rannikko misses with an uppercut. Driver saw that one coming.
Rannikko throws a right hand that misses
letting Driver counter with a right hand.
Driver throws a right and a left that Rannikko avoids nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Rannikko misses.
Rannikko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rannikko there as he acknowledges the shot.
Driver misses with a hook. Rannikko ducked under it nicely.
Rannikko jabs Driver right on the nose. Driver blinks but takes it well.
Rannikko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Driver.
Rannikko throws a front kick aimed at Driver's knee but Driver avoids it well.
It looked like Driver wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rannikko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rannikko throws a jab but it's blocked by Driver.
Rannikko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rannikko throws a leg kick but Driver sees it coming and moves out of range.
Driver is looking to counter punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Driver misses with a few strikes there.
Driver avoids the body shot from Rannikko.
Rannikko lands a big uppercut and Driver crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Driver looks OK. Rannikko waves Driver back to his feet!
Driver waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rannikko.
A clash of legs there as Driver blocks the low kick.
Driver throws a body punch but Rannikko moves out of range.
Driver slips under a jab.
Driver displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rannikko throws out the jab.
Rannikko lands a big right hand that sends Driver crashing to the mat! Rannikko stays standing though and waves Driver back to his feet!
Driver is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rannikko gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Oh Driver is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rannikko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Driver has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Driver seems to have got his legs back now.
Driver moves out of range as Rannikko strikes.
Driver connects with a right hand. Rannikko shakes it off.
Some wild striking there from Driver.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rannikko cracks the inside of Driver's front leg.
Rannikko misses the shot to the body.
Rannikko misses with a leg kick.
Driver misses with a series of wild punches.
Rannikko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Driver uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rannikko.
Rannikko lands with a cross.
Driver moves away from the strike by Rannikko.
Driver listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rannikko throws the left hand but Driver avoids the punch easily.
Driver moves out of range as Rannikko strikes.
Driver swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rannikko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Driver.
Driver throws a big counter combination but Rannikko scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Driver throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilmari Rannikko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Rannikko lands with an uppercut that bounces Driver off the cage and back into range.
Rannikko lands with a straight right. Driver didn't see that one coming.
Driver will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rannikko appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rannikko walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Driver checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rannikko missing with a left hand there. Driver was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Rannikko misses.
Driver catches Rannikko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rannikko misses with a body shot.
Rannikko has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Driver misses with a straight right.
Rannikko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rannikko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Driver's calf.
Driver misses with an uppercut. Rannikko saw that one coming.
Rannikko lands a jab to the nose.
Driver throws a big shot that misses.
Rannikko lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rannikko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rannikko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rannikko throws a body punch but Driver moves out of range.
It looked like Driver wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Driver walks into a left hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rannikko.
Rannikko thows a leg kick but Driver checks it
and Driver counters with a nice uppercut.
Rannikko with a nice cross.
Driver is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rannikko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rannikko misses with a hook
and Driver connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rannikko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Driver's calf.
Rannikko misses with an uppercut.
Rannikko connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rannikko. That's going to slow Driver down.
Rannikko looks to score with a jab to the body but Driver is just out of range.
Driver is looking for a counter combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Driver scores with a jab to the head.
Driver avoids the body shot from Rannikko.
Driver fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rannikko manages to avoid it.
Driver moves out of range as Rannikko strikes.
Rannikko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Driver's sensitive parts.
Rannikko throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Driver looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rannikko misses with a hook. Driver ducked under it nicely.
Driver throws a sloppy body shot
and Rannikko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rannikko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Driver rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rannikko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Driver on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rannikko fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Driver is out of range.
Driver checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Driver throws a hook but Rannikko avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rannikko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rannikko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Driver.
Driver swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rannikko feints a counter leg kick.
Rannikko misses with a leg kick
and Driver counters with a nice uppercut.
Rannikko drops Driver with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Driver looks back up at him and smiles so Rannikko waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Driver tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rannikko was well out of range. Poor timing from Driver.
Rannikko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Driver is looking to clinch.
Rannikko drops Driver with a naaaaasty hook - Driver is in real trouble here! Rannikko dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ilmari Rannikko!
Ilmari Rannikko 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 Zee Snore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Hanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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255 lbs
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270 lbs
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Excellent MT
KO power |
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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
4 - 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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Thomas Hanson!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Santiago Holmes and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snore instigates a clinch.
Hanson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hanson stalling against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Hanson.
A head punch on the inside from Snore fails to land.
Snore struggles to land a body shot inside as Hanson controls his hands.
Hanson lands with a short shot to the head.
Snore misses with some punches.
Snore blocks an uppercut.
Hanson lands with a light punch inside.
Hanson tries to throw a body punch but Snore avoids it by throwing Hanson back against the cage.
Snore definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Snore misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hanson scores with a shot to the side of Snore's head.
Hanson blocks a body shot from Snore.
Snore blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hanson tries a body shot but Snore blocks it.
Hanson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hanson blocks a body shot from Snore.
A short left from Hanson.
Snore is looking to control Hanson's arms but Hanson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Snore has his back to the cage.
Snore throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Snore fails to land.
Hanson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snore lands with a short shot to the head.
Hanson stalling against the cage.
Hanson scores with a shoulder strike.
Snore misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Snore.
Snore cracks Hanson with a nice body shot.
Hanson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Snore goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hanson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Snore.
Snore can't find room to land a body shot as Hanson controls the action.
Hanson digs a right hand underneath Snore's ribcage. Snore let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Snore fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Snore swings wildly with an uppercut but Hanson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Hanson on the inside.
Hanson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Snore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Snore.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanson lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snore tries to throw a body punch but Hanson avoids it by throwing Snore back against the cage.
Hanson gets through Snore's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Snore lands a body shot.
Snore lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Snore misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Snore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Snore lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hanson backwards.
Snore has a couple of punches blocked by Hanson.
Hanson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hanson prevents a body shot from Snore.
Hanson lands an uppercut.
Snore softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Snore goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hanson tries to throw a body punch but Snore avoids it by throwing Hanson back against the cage.
Snore throws a punch but it's blocked by Hanson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hanson.
Hanson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Snore scores with a shot to the side of Hanson's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Hanson.
Snore swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Snore lands a right hand.
Hanson prevents a body shot from Snore.
Hanson blocks an uppercut.
Snore fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Snore misses with some punches.
Hanson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Hanson.
Hanson misses with a punch to the body.
Hanson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hanson is struggling to control the position.
Snore lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hanson backwards.
Snore doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Snore fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hanson lands a nice uppercut.
Snore doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hanson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hanson.
Snore lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hanson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Snore tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Snore misses with a body punch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Snore lands a hook that snaps the head of Hanson backwards.
Hanson misses with a body punch.
Hanson digs a right hand into Snore's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Snore's gas tank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Snore.
Hanson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Snore backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hanson.
Hanson lands a shot to the body.
Hanson blocks an uppercut.
Hanson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Snore backwards.
Hanson misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short uppercut from Snore.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Thomas Hanson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
A swing and a miss from Hanson.
Snore throwing a counter right hand but Hanson manages to avoid it.
Snore gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A right hand to the body from Hanson.
A shot in the inside from Hanson.
Hanson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Snore backwards.
Hanson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Snore lands a body shot.
Hanson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Snore throws a punch but it's blocked by Hanson.
Snore throws a punch but it's blocked by Hanson.
Hanson lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snore lands a hook that snaps the head of Hanson backwards.
Hanson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Snore.
Hanson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Snore.
Hanson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Snore is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanson tries a body shot but Snore blocks it.
Snore lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hanson backwards.
Snore misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hanson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hanson.
Snore throws a punch but it's blocked by Hanson.
Hanson throws a punch but it's blocked by Snore.
Snore tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hanson's elbow.
Thomas Hanson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A left hand lands to the body for Snore.
Snore misses with a punch on the inside.
Snore misses with some punches.
Hanson misses with a punch on the inside.
Snore's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hanson lands with a light punch inside.
Hanson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oh Snore is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Snore misses with a hook from the clinch.
Snore seems to have got his legs back now.
Hanson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Snore scores with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanson tries to throw a body punch but Snore avoids it by throwing Hanson back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanson prevents a body shot from Snore.
Hanson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Snore lands a nice uppercut.
Snore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hanson looking to slow down the pace here.
Snore lands a body punch in the clinch.
The referee calls for Hanson to work.
Snore misses with a body punch.
Hanson taking a breather.
A short left from Snore.
It looks like Thomas Hanson has been cut.
Hanson effectively controlling the action here.
Hanson blocking some punches.
Hanson cracks Snore with a nice body shot.
Snore lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snore works on Hanson's body with a couple of short punches.
Hanson is breathing heavily.
Snore blocks an uppercut.
Snore scores with a hook to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Snore.
Snore lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Snore lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Snore scores with a nice short uppercut.
Snore trying to stall but Hanson improves his position.
A head punch on the inside from Hanson fails to land.
Hanson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Snore scores with a shoulder strike.
Snore lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hanson.
Snore goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Snore tries to work over Hanson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hanson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Snore lands a body shot in the clinch.
Snore lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hanson backwards.
Snore misses with a shot to the kidneys.
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!
Snore misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snore misses with a body punch.
Snore is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hanson is keeping busy.
Snore tries a body shot but Hanson blocks it.
Hanson misses with a punch to the body.
Snore lands a right hand.
Snore swings wildly with an uppercut but Hanson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snore working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Snore avoiding damage.
Hanson lands a right hand.
Snore blocks an uppercut.
Snore tries to work over Hanson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hanson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hanson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hanson gets through Snore's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Hanson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Zee Snore will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Thomas Hanson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Snore throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hanson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Snore thinking.
Hanson closes the distance and pushes Snore back into the cage.
Snore tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Snore misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Snore.
Snore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hanson.
Come on Hanson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Snore misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Hanson.
Hanson scores with a hook to the body.
Snore misses with some punches.
Hanson stalls.
Snore misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Snore's elbow.
Hanson lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hanson.
Snore misses with the head strike.
Hanson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Snore goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Snore doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hanson prevents a body shot from Snore.
Nice body punch from Hanson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Snore letting Hanson take a breather here.
Hanson just leaning against Snore, taking a breather.
Hanson lands with a left to the head.
Hanson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Hanson.
Snore fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Snore misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snore lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Snore fails to land.
Snore takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Hanson fails to land.
Snore throws a head punch that misses.
Snore misses with a punch on the inside.
Hanson pushes Snore back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Snore goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Snore backwards.
Snore throws a punch but it's blocked by Hanson.
Snore working aggressively here.
Hanson drops Snore onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Snore is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hanson.
Nice body punch from Hanson - that landed with a thud.
Hanson pushes Snore against the cage. Hanson is working some dirty boxing. Hanson pushes off with a quick right hook! Snore goes down! Snore tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Hanson moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Hanson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between CeeTee Fletcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noah Gundersen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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163 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, CeeTee Fletcher!
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, Noah Gundersen!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gundersen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gundersen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fletcher finds it's way round the side to connect with Gundersen's head.
Gundersen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gundersen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fletcher manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fletcher throws a body shot but no joy.
Fletcher gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch on the inside from Fletcher fails to land.
Fletcher prevents a body shot from Gundersen.
Gundersen blocks a body shot from Fletcher.
Gundersen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fletcher leaning his opponent against the cage.
Gundersen trying to stall but Fletcher improves his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fletcher blocks a body shot from Gundersen.
Fletcher lands a shoulder strike.
Fletcher pushes Gundersen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gundersen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fletcher lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gundersen misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gundersen takes a shot to the head.
Gundersen is rocked!
Fletcher scores with a shoulder strike.
Gundersen is still on wobbly legs! Can Fletcher finish him?
Gundersen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fletcher dips a shoulder and cracks Gundersen with a mighty uppercut! Gundersen falls back against the cage and Fletcher unloads with a barrage of strikes! Gundersen is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Fletcher screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). CeeTee Fletcher!
Our winner, CeeTee Fletcher, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Satoshi Masahira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kame Sennin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Satoshi Masahira!
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, Kame Sennin!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Daniel Franklin and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masahira tries to clinch there but Sennin circles away.
No luck for Masahira with that takedown attempt.
Masahira misses with a hook.
Sennin connects with an inside leg kick.
Masahira shoots in for a takedown but Sennin shows good takedown defense.
Sennin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fight stays on the outside here - Masahira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sennin takes the fight into the clinch.
Masahira is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sennin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sennin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Satoshi Masahira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sennin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Sennin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masahira tries for a takedown. No joy.
Good body shot from Sennin.
Sennin lands with a right to the head.
Masahira is rocked!
Sennin dips a shoulder and cracks Masahira with a mighty uppercut! Masahira falls back against the cage and Sennin unloads with a barrage of strikes! Masahira is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Sennin screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kame Sennin!
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C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
71% |
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