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Highland Island 26 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dimitri Shaforostov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charly Jimenez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shaforostov comes to the cage accompanied by Let it sleep. Jimenez has chosen Matador as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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170 lbs
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166 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Dangerous knees
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dimitri Shaforostov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Charly Jimenez!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, David Hoff and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jimenez tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jimenez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Charly Jimenez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shaforostov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jimenez misses with a body shot
and Shaforostov counters by moving into the clinch.
Jimenez lands a nice elbow.
Jimenez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shaforostov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shaforostov managing to block the knees to the body from Jimenez.
Jimenez scores a nice knee to the body.
Jimenez tries to pull guard but Shaforostov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Shaforostov lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaforostov stalling against the cage.
Shaforostov controlling the action here for a moment.
Jimenez is trying to pull guard but Shaforostov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dimitri Shaforostov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charly Jimenez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaforostov can't find room to land a body shot as Jimenez controls the action.
Jimenez lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shaforostov.
Jimenez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jimenez keeps the fight on the outside.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shaforostov.
Shaforostov shoots in for a takedown but Jimenez shows good takedown defense.
Jimenez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shaforostov's head.
Jimenez throws a head kick but Shaforostov moves out of range.
Jimenez tries to bum rush Shaforostov with a series of wild strikes but Shaforostov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shaforostov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jimenez did well to prevent Shaforostov getting side control.
Jimenez manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Shaforostov keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jimenez breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez slaps away a takedown attempt from Shaforostov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Shaforostov is breathing heavily.
Jimenez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shaforostov counters with a takedown into side control.
Jimenez is trying to improve his position.
Shaforostov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shaforostov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jimenez told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Jimenez is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Shaforostov is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jimenez dodges the ground and pound from Shaforostov.
Shaforostov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jimenez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Shaforostov lands a nice forearm strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez sneaks back into half guard.
Shaforostov is pressing down on Jimenez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jimenez is holding on for now.
Shaforostov prevents Jimenez from standing back up.
Shaforostov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jimenez is trying to stand up here but Shaforostov is controlling him well.
Jimenez wants to improve his position but Shaforostov is controlling well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Shaforostov connects with a nice short shot to Jimenez's temple.
Shaforostov wants to work for an arm triangle but Jimenez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaforostov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaforostov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jimenez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jimenez has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Shaforostov is on him like a limpet, forcing Jimenez back against the cage.
Shaforostov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jimenez missing with knees to the body.
Jimenez jumps guard but Shaforostov stands there with Jimenez around his waist. Jimenez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jimenez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shaforostov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charly Jimenez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Shaforostov throws a nice looking combination but Jimenez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab lands there for Shaforostov.
Jimenez throws a body kick that misses.
Shaforostov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jimenez manages to avoid it.
Jimenez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shaforostov dodges the punch combination from Jimenez.
Shaforostov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jimenez sprawls and moves away.
Jimenez stuffs the takedown attempt from Shaforostov. Shaforostov gets slowly back to his feet.
Jimenez gets caught napping as Shaforostov dives in and scores a takedown. Jimenez manages to retain guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimenez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shaforostov is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaforostov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Shaforostov 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.
Shaforostov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jimenez to see if he's OK.
Jimenez takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Shaforostov is chipping away with strikes.
Shaforostov is trying to get an arm triangle but Jimenez is defending well.
Jimenez wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Shaforostov lands some shots froms side control.
Dimitri Shaforostov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shaforostov cracks Jimenez with a big right hand but Jimenez just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Jimenez is trying to buck Shaforostov off.
Jimenez is working to avoid the ground and pound but Shaforostov connects with a decent elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Shaforostov lands a few punches from side control.
Jimenez takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Shaforostov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jimenez throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
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!
Sloppy strikes from Shaforostov. Those never looked like landing.
A head kick misses from Jimenez.
Jimenez is looking to clinch but Shaforostov is avoiding it.
Shaforostov shoots in for a takedown but Jimenez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jimenez shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaforostov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jimenez to the mat! Jimenez manages to get full guard.
Jimenez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shaforostov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jimenez wants to stand but Shaforostov is controlling the position.
Shaforostov trying to control but Jimenez is working from the bottom.
Jimenez wants to stand but Shaforostov is controlling the position.
Shaforostov trying to control the position from guard on top but Jimenez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shaforostov drops back looking for a leg! Jimenez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jimenez manages to kick Shaforostov off! Shaforostov jumps back into Jimenez's guard.
Jimenez wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Shaforostov manages to pass to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez tries to kick Shaforostov off but Shaforostov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jimenez pushes Shaforostov off and gets back to his feet.
Shaforostov dives in for a single leg takedown but Jimenez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dimitri Shaforostov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jimenez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shaforostov.
Shaforostov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jimenez is fending him off so far but Shaforostov persists. Nope, Jimenez circles away and we're back to standing.
Jimenez scores with a push kick.
A head kick misses from Jimenez.
Jimenez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jimenez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jimenez stands up and we're back to a striking position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitri Shaforostov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jimenez closes the distance and clinches.
Jimenez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jimenez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Shaforostov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shaforostov throws a head kick but Jimenez moves out of range.
Jimenez stuffs the takedown.
Jimenez gets a clinch.
Jimenez fails to pull guard.
Shaforostov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Shaforostov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaforostov pushes Jimenez off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Jimenez throws a head kick that misses.
Dimitri Shaforostov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shaforostov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jimenez as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jimenez. That's going to slow Shaforostov down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaforostov fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dimitri Shaforostov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jimenez misses with a double jab.
Shaforostov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jimenez defends well and Shaforostov ends up having to push Jimenez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jimenez keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice takedown defense from Jimenez. No joy for Shaforostov on that attempt.
Shaforostov moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromJimenez.
Jimenez has Shaforostov up against the cage in a clinch.
Jimenez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jimenez lands a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Jimenez.
Jimenez utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez crunches a lovely knee into Shaforostov's ribcage.
Jimenez tries to throw a body punch but Shaforostov avoids it by throwing Jimenez back against the cage.
Jimenez lands a good knee to the midsection. Shaforostov won't want to take too many of those.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jimenez.
Charly Jimenez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
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!
Jimenez lands a good knee to the midsection. Shaforostov won't want to take too many of those.
Jimenez utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jimenez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jimenez.
Jimenez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jimenez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shaforostov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jimenez fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jimenez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shaforostov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jimenez misses with a double jab.
Jimenez misses with a combination
and Shaforostov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jimenez wants to stand and escape but Shaforostov is having none of it.
Shaforostov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Shaforostov distracts Jimenez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Shaforostov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jimenez is keeping the position for now.
Jimenez wants to stand and escape but Shaforostov is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaforostov trying to control but Jimenez is working from the bottom.
Shaforostov is stalling in the full guard.
Jimenez wants to sweep here but Shaforostov controlling him for the moment.
Shaforostov stops Jimenez from standing up.
Jimenez wants to sweep but no luck.
Shaforostov drops back looking for a leg! Jimenez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jimenez manages to kick Shaforostov off! Shaforostov jumps back into Jimenez's guard.
Shaforostov cracks Jimenez with a solid left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charly Jimenez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jimenez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charly Jimenez!
A very excited looking Charly Jimenez rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Shuttlesworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Skip Bayless (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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157 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Decent boxing
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jesus Shuttlesworth!
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, Skip Bayless!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Sandra Marshall and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shuttlesworth keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bayless tries to clinch there but Shuttlesworth circles away.
Bayless connects with a jab.
Bayless misses with the combination.
A cross from Bayless lands.
A left and a right from Bayless both land. Nice combination.
Bayless throws a lazy body kick
and Shuttlesworth counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bayless displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A punch combination from Bayless misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bayless throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shuttlesworth swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shuttlesworth misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bayless lands a jab-cross combination.
Bayless throws a right hand that Shuttlesworth ducks under and follows up with a left that Shuttlesworth also avoids with ease.
Shuttlesworth misses with a series of wild punches.
Sloppy strikes from Shuttlesworth. Those never looked like landing.
Shuttlesworth looks to land a left hand but Bayless moved out of range nicely.
Bayless throws out a counter right but Shuttlesworth avoids it with no problem.
Bayless throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bayless connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bayless throws a right and a left that Shuttlesworth avoids nicely.
Bayless throws a series of punches but Shuttlesworth avoids them all with ease.
Bayless sizes up Shuttlesworth with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bayless does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bayless throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shuttlesworth counters with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bayless misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bayless misses with a body kick.
Shuttlesworth dodges the punch combination from Bayless.
A punch combination from Bayless misses.
Bayless throws a body shot but no joy.
Bayless throws a series of punches but Shuttlesworth moves out of range.
Shuttlesworth blocks a head kick by Bayless.
Shuttlesworth fails in his attempt to clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bayless.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bayless throws a series of punches but Shuttlesworth avoids them all with ease.
Bayless throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shuttlesworth.
Bayless throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bayless scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bayless throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shuttlesworth counters with a nice body shot.
Bayless throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shuttlesworth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bayless takes a swing at Shuttlesworth's ribcage but misses.
Bayless walks into a stiff left hand from Shuttlesworth.
Shuttlesworth throws a jab but it's blocked by Bayless.
Bayless lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shuttlesworth avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bayless misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shuttlesworth rushes Bayless and presses him up against the cage.
Bayless manages to break the clinch.
Shuttlesworth tries to clinch but Bayless moves out of range.
Bayless fails to land with a series of punches.
Bayless scores with a jab. Shuttlesworth acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shuttlesworth showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bayless.
Shuttlesworth throwing a counter right hand but Bayless manages to avoid it.
Bayless throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shuttlesworth.
Bayless misses with a few strikes there.
Bayless just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromShuttlesworth.
Shuttlesworth showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bayless.
A punch combination from Bayless misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Skip Bayless 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.
Bayless throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shuttlesworth showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bayless.
Shuttlesworth misses with a few strikes there.
Bayless throws a counter combo.
A leg kick checked by Bayless.
Bayless takes a swing at Shuttlesworth's ribcage but misses.
Shuttlesworth throws a big counter combination but Bayless scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bayless has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shuttlesworth moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bayless throws a combination that misses
and Shuttlesworth counters with a one-two to the body.
Bayless throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shuttlesworth.
Jesus Shuttlesworth 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.
Shuttlesworth throws an overhand right that lands on Bayless's shoulder, as Bayless tries to avoid the shot.
Shuttlesworth drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bayless scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shuttlesworth moves in looking to clinch but Bayless pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bayless throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bayless connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shuttlesworth momentarily.
No joy there for Bayless, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bayless throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Shuttlesworth to counter with a crisp jab.
Bayless throws a series of punches but Shuttlesworth avoids them all with ease.
Shuttlesworth has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Shuttlesworth throws the left hand but Bayless avoids the punch easily.
Despite the aggression on Bayless's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Shuttlesworth takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A counter left hand to the body from Shuttlesworth misses its target.
Bayless throws a hook but Shuttlesworth avoids it easily.
Bayless feints a jab promting Shuttlesworth to slip. Bayless then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Shuttlesworth slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Shuttlesworth scores with a three punch combo!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Bayless misses.
It looked like Shuttlesworth was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shuttlesworth pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shuttlesworth looks to land a combination but Bayless avoids it well.
As Shuttlesworth backs off Bayless throws a huge counter combo but Shuttlesworth manages to avoid it all.
Bayless swinging wildly here.
Bayless throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shuttlesworth counters with a stiff right hand.
Shuttlesworth wants to clinch up but Bayless keeps it at a distance.
As Shuttlesworth backs off Bayless throws a huge counter combo but Shuttlesworth manages to avoid it all.
Bayless falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shuttlesworth counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bayless's knee momentarily.
Bayless will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shuttlesworth moves out of range of the leg kick from Bayless.
The fighters circling - Bayless throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bayless scores with a jab to the body.
Bayless misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shuttlesworth lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bayless misses with the combination.
Shuttlesworth swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shuttlesworth misses with a body shot.
Bayless throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bayless lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Shuttlesworth tries to clinch but Bayless moves out of range.
Bayless fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bayless swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shuttlesworth is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bayless swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bayless swings widly with a right hand
and Shuttlesworth counters with a body kick that stops Bayless in his tracks momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shuttlesworth on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Skip Bayless seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Bayless, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bayless is breathing heavily.
Bayless dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shuttlesworth tries to clinch there but Bayless circles away.
Bayless throws a counter combo.
Bayless misses with a series of wild punches.
Bayless throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Decent striking displayed by Bayless there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Skip Bayless 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!
Bayless stuns Shuttlesworth with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shuttlesworth has Bayless up against the cage in a clinch.
Shuttlesworth holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bayless's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shuttlesworth throws a head kick that misses.
Bayless fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Bayless.
Bayless dodges the punch combination from Shuttlesworth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bayless scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shuttlesworth doesn't seem bothered though.
Shuttlesworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bayless.
Shuttlesworth is looking to clinch.
Bayless moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Shuttlesworth's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shuttlesworth is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bayless is defending well.
Bayless breaks from the clinch.
Shuttlesworth cracks Bayless with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bayless walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shuttlesworth checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bayless misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bayless tries a head kick but it misses.
Shuttlesworth lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bayless swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shuttlesworth feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bayless misses with a double jab.
Bayless takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bayless scores with a jab. Shuttlesworth acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shuttlesworth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bayless.
A punch combination from Shuttlesworth misses.
Bayless throws a counter combo.
Bayless throws a right and a left that Shuttlesworth avoids nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bayless tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Skip Bayless seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bayless moves into range and clinches up with Shuttlesworth.
Bayless breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bayless throws a series of punches but Shuttlesworth moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bayless will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shuttlesworth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Shuttlesworth on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circling - Shuttlesworth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bayless throws a right hand that Shuttlesworth ducks under and follows up with a left that Shuttlesworth also avoids with ease.
It looked like Shuttlesworth was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Shuttlesworth!
Bayless misses with a low kick.
Shuttlesworth went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bayless looks to land a combination. Shuttlesworth sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Shuttlesworth throws a right and a left that Bayless avoids nicely.
Bayless throws out a powerful jab.
Shuttlesworth looks to land a combination but Bayless avoids it well.
Bayless looks to land a combination but Shuttlesworth avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bayless is looking to clinch but Shuttlesworth is avoiding it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bayless misses with a low kick.
Bayless misses with a body shot.
Bayless throws a nice looking combination but Shuttlesworth bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A combination from Shuttlesworth does no damage.
Bayless throws a right and a left that Shuttlesworth avoids nicely.
Bayless tries to clinch up but Shuttlesworth circles away and keeps his distance.
Some wild striking there from Bayless.
Bayless scores with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Skip Bayless comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bayless has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Skip Bayless!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Climaxia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Hewitt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Hewitt is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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155 lbs
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142 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Roberto Climaxia!
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, Paul Hewitt!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Peter Branson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Climaxia gets tackled into the cage by Hewitt. Hewitt maintains the clinch.
Climaxia tries to throw a body punch but Hewitt avoids it by throwing Climaxia back against the cage.
Climaxia takes a shot to the head.
Climaxia's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hewitt blocks an elbow strike.
A short left from Climaxia.
Climaxia throws an elbow that misses.
Climaxia tries a body shot but Hewitt blocks it.
Climaxia is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hewitt is defending well for now.
Climaxia is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hewitt is defending well for now.
Climaxia is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hewitt just leaning against Climaxia, taking a breather.
Climaxia crunches a lovely knee into Hewitt's ribcage.
Climaxia wants to stall.
Climaxia trying to land knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Climaxia just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hewitt's brow.
Hewitt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hewitt.
Hewitt looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Climaxia lands a nice knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hewitt blocks an elbow strike.
A short left from Hewitt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hewitt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hewitt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hewitt lands a body punch in the clinch.
Climaxia landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Climaxia throws an elbow but it misses.
Hewitt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hewitt digs a right hand into Climaxia's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Climaxia's gas tank.
Hewitt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hewitt dodges an elbow strike from Climaxia.
Hewitt lands a left hand.
Hewitt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Climaxia trying to land knees to the body.
Hewitt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Climaxia is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hewitt stalling the fight.
Hewitt blocks an elbow strike.
Hewitt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Climaxia is breathing heavily.
Hewitt taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hewitt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hewitt.
Hewitt lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Climaxia pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hewitt scores with a shot to the side of Climaxia's head.
Hewitt pushes Climaxia back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Hewitt on the inside.
Hewitt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Climaxias head.
Hewitt lands with a right to the head.
Hewitt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hewitt - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hewitt lands a nice uppercut.
Climaxia misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Hewitt.
Climaxia misses with the head strike.
Hewitt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Hewitt as the two fighters clinch.
Hewitt scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Hewitt.
Climaxia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hewitt digs a right hand into Climaxia's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Climaxia's gas tank.
Hewitt lands a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hewitt stalling against the cage.
Hewitt will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Climaxia up against the cage.
Hewitt is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Climaxia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Hewitt.
Climaxia is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hewitt is defending well for now.
Hewitt avoiding damage as Climaxia throws knees to the body.
Hewitt scores with a hook to the body.
Hewitt digs a right hand into Climaxia's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Climaxia's gas tank.
Hewitt lands a shot to the body.
Hewitt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hewitt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hewitt.
Hewitt lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt lands a hook that snaps the head of Climaxia backwards.
Hewitt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Climaxia or not.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hewitt taking a breather.
Hewitt lands a hook that snaps the head of Climaxia backwards.
Hewitt's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Climaxia has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hewitt digs a right hand into Climaxia's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Climaxia's gas tank.
Climaxia's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hewitt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Climaxias head.
Hewitt lands a shoulder strike.
Hewitt lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Hewitt on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hewitt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hewitt presses Climaxia against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hewitt.
Nice body punch from Hewitt - that landed with a thud.
Climaxia trying to land knees to the body.
Hewitt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Climaxia.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Hewitt dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hewitt cracks Climaxia with a right hand to the side of the head.
Climaxia connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hewitt. Hewitt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hewitt moves into the clinch successfully.
Hewitt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Climaxia working aggressively here.
Climaxia is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hewitt is defending well for now.
Hewitt digs a right hand underneath Climaxia's ribcage. Climaxia let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hewitt leaning against his opponent.
Hewitt lands a shot to the body.
Climaxia throws an elbow but it misses.
Hewitt is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Come on Hewitt - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Climaxia fails to land.
Hewitt blocks an elbow strike.
A short right from Hewitt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hewitt lands with a light punch inside.
Climaxia misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hewitt.
Paul Hewitt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hewitt displaying some good clinch control by pressing Climaxia up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hewitt lands a hook that snaps the head of Climaxia backwards.
Climaxia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Climaxia throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Climaxia trying to land knees to the body.
Climaxia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Climaxia misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hewitt.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hewitt managing to block the knees to the body from Climaxia.
Hewitt managing to block the knees to the body from Climaxia.
Climaxia trying to land knees to the body.
Hewitt presses Climaxia against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hewitt will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Climaxia up against the cage.
Climaxia creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hewitt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Climaxia backwards.
Hewitt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good body shot from Hewitt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Hewitt.
Hewitt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hewitt is struggling to control the position.
Hewitt scores with a shot to the side of Climaxia's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hewitt lands a nice shot to the body.
Hewitt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hewitt taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hewitt stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hewitt gets through Climaxia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Climaxia letting Hewitt take a breather here.
Climaxia is looking to break free of the clinch but Hewitt has double underhooks.
Climaxia swings wildly with an uppercut but Hewitt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hewitt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hewitt just leaning against Climaxia, taking a breather.
Hewitt lands a shot to the body.
Hewitt cracks Climaxia with a nice body shot.
Hewitt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hewitt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Climaxia is rocked!
Hewitt drops Climaxia onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Climaxia is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Oh Climaxia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hewitt gets through Climaxia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hewitt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hewitt pushes Climaxia against the cage. Hewitt is working some dirty boxing. Hewitt pushes off with a quick right hook! Climaxia goes down! Climaxia tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Hewitt moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Hewitt!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lance Maroga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ding Dong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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220 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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26
215 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ding Dong!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Daniel Franklin and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maroga takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dong cracks Maroga with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Dong has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Maroga to stand back up!
Maroga is rocked!
Maroga gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dong counters with a left to the body.
Oh Maroga is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maroga takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Maroga is breathing heavily.
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!
Maroga tries to keep at a distance but Dong has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dong lands a big right hand that drops Maroga! The killer instinct kicks in and Dong finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Dong!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ding Dong!
A very excited looking Ding Dong made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Zivic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jouko Viljanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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176 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 - 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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jouko Viljanen!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Daniel Franklin and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zivic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zivic misses with a punch on the inside.
Viljanen lands a left hand.
Zivic misses with a short punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Viljanen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Viljanen manages to break the clinch.
Zivic lands with a straight right. Viljanen didn't see that one coming.
Zivic wants to clinch up but Viljanen keeps it at a distance.
Viljanen walks into a left hand.
Viljanen thuds his right hand into Zivic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It looks like Johnny Zivic has been cut.
Viljanen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Viljanen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zivic.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zivic tries to clinch but Viljanen moves out of range.
Zivic staying out of range there.
Viljanen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zivic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A jab from Zivic misses.
Zivic lands a jab.
Zivic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Viljanen.
Zivic looks to land a right hand but Viljanen moved out of range.
Viljanen lands the left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viljanen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zivic.
Viljanen tries to land a leg kick but Zivic saw it coming and moves away.
Viljanen is looking to score with low kicks.
Zivic throws a hook to the side of Viljanen's head but Viljanen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Viljanen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Viljanen looks to throw the jab but Zivic is out of range.
Viljanen takes a swing at Zivic's ribcage but misses.
Zivic scores with the left hand. Viljanen knows he should have avoided that one.
Viljanen misses with a low kick.
Zivic with a hook.
Zivic swings for the body but Viljanen moves out of range.
Zivic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Viljanen doesn't seem bothered though.
Viljanen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zivic.
Viljanen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zivic scores with a jab. Viljanen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Viljanen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Zivic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Good leg kick by Viljanen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
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!
Viljanen throws a leg kick but Zivic moved away.
Zivic wants to clinch but Viljanen slips to the side
and Zivic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zivic checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Viljanen moves away from the strike by Zivic.
Viljanen motions for Zivic to come forward. Viljanen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Viljanen.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zivic checks a leg kick.
Zivic avoids the body shot from Viljanen.
Viljanen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Viljanen connects with a crisp jab.
Viljanen lands a slapping body shot.
Viljanen slips a straight right by Zivic.
Viljanen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zivic misses with a looping left.
Zivic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Viljanen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zivic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zivic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Viljanen.
Viljanen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Zivic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Viljanen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zivic.
Viljanen ducks under a wild hook from Zivic.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viljanen misses with a leg kick.
Viljanen slips under a jab from Zivic.
Viljanen feints a counter leg kick.
Zivic stuns Viljanen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zivic wants to clinch
and Viljanen counters with a thumping low kick.
Viljanen motions for Zivic to come forward. Viljanen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Viljanen stuns Zivic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Viljanen slips under a jab from Zivic.
Zivic is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Zivic misses the shot to the body.
Viljanen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zivic misses the body punch
and Viljanen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Viljanen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zivic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zivic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zivic looks to land a left hand but Viljanen moved out of range nicely.
Viljanen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Viljanen connects with a nice looking jab.
Johnny Zivic's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Viljanen lands with an overhand left.
Zivic misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zivic lands a right hook to the body.
A big left from Zivic misses.
Viljanen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nice straight punches there by Viljanen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Viljanen.
Viljanen scores with a jab to the head.
Viljanen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zivic walks into a straight right hand from Viljanen.
Zivic misses the jab.
Zivic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Viljanen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zivic checks the leg kick.
Viljanen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zivic. That did some damage!
A looping hook to the body misses from Viljanen. Zivic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Viljanen slips under a jab.
Viljanen throws an off balance right hand
and Zivic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Viljanen misses.
Viljanen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Viljanen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zivic.
An inside leg kick from Viljanen misses.
Viljanen misses with a low kick as Zivic jumps back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jouko Viljanen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Johnny Zivic's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Viljanen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zivic's calf.
Zivic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Viljanen takes a swing at Zivic's ribcage but misses.
An inside leg kick from Viljanen misses.
Viljanen takes one to the side of the head.
Viljanen staying out of range there.
Zivic scores with a nice right hand.
Viljanen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zivic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zivic defending well as Viljanen loads up on a big left hand.
Zivic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Viljanen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Viljanen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zivic.
Zivic throws a big counter combination but Viljanen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viljanen misses with a few strikes there.
Viljanen misses with a low kick as Zivic jumps back.
Viljanen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Zivic counters with a right hand to the body.
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!
Viljanen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Zivic throws a lazy right hand but Viljanen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zivic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Viljanen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viljanen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zivic.
Viljanen throws a lazy right hand but Zivic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zivic misses with a looping right.
Viljanen feints a counter leg kick.
Viljanen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zivic.
Viljanen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zivic under the eye.
Viljanen misses with a straight left.
A quick step to the side and Zivic tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zivic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Viljanen jabs Zivic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zivic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Viljanen.
Zivic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Viljanen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zivic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Viljanen.
Viljanen feints a counter leg kick.
Zivic moves out of range of the strikes.
Zivic checks a low kick from Viljanen.
Jouko Viljanen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zivic misses with a wild combination.
Zivic scores with a punch to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zivic throws a series of punches but Viljanen avoids them all with ease.
Zivic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zivic is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Zivic moves into range and connects with a jab.
Viljanen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zivic.
Viljanen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Viljanen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zivic thuds his right hand into Viljanen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice jab there from Zivic.
Zivic feints and then cracks Viljanen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Viljanen down.
Viljanen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zivic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zivic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Viljanen misses with a looping left.
An inside leg kick lands from Viljanen.
Viljanen lands a really nice looking cross but Zivic seems unphased.
Johnny Zivic's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Zivic takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A slow jab from Viljanen misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zivic throws an off balance right hand
and Viljanen counters with a nice uppercut.
Zivic cracks Viljanen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Viljanen throws a body punch but Zivic moves out of range.
Viljanen throws a body shot but no joy.
Viljanen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Viljanen loads up on a big right hand but Zivic slips the punch.
Zivic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Viljanen.
Viljanen scores with a punch to the head.
Zivic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zivic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Viljanen in his tracks.
Zivic misses with a body punch
and Viljanen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jeez, Johnny Zivic's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Viljanen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zivic blocks a low kick nicely.
Viljanen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Viljanen tests Zivic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zivic on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Johnny Zivic's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jouko Viljanen!
Jouko Viljanen 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Tom Sloan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aldous Wensleydale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tom Sloan!
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, Aldous Wensleydale!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Dirk Anderson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wensleydale forces Sloan back against the cage and clinches.
Wensleydale using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sloan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wensleydale tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wensleydale wants to take the fight to the mat but Sloan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wensleydale lands a knee to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wensleydale.
Sloan avoiding damage as Wensleydale throws knees to the body.
Wensleydale blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sloan throws a punch but it's blocked by Wensleydale.
Sloan tries a body shot but Wensleydale blocks it.
Sloan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wensleydales head.
Wensleydale throws an elbow but it misses.
Sloan throws a punch but it's blocked by Wensleydale.
Sloan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wensleydale drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sloan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sloan working aggressively here.
Wensleydale blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sloan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wensleydale blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wensleydale blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wensleydale looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wensleydale blocking some punches.
Wensleydale jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sloan walks away with a smile on his face. Wensleydale gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tom Sloan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aldous Wensleydale.
Wensleydale darts in trying to clinch
enabling Sloan to counter with a crisp jab.
Wensleydale doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Sloan to counter with a crisp jab.
Tom Sloan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wensleydale tries to clinch but Sloan moves out of range.
Sloan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wensleydale avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wensleydale will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloan misses with a hook.
Sloan looks for the body kick but Wensleydale saw that one coming.
Sloan lunges at Wensleydale with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wensleydale's hand.
Sloan misses with an uppercut.
Wensleydale feints the counter takedown.
Wensleydale with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wensleydale takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sloan throws a looping overhand right but Wensleydale ducks down to avoid it.
Sloan drops Wensleydale with a beautiful combination! Wensleydale stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Sloan is looking for the KO!
Wensleydale is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wensleydale wants to clinch but Sloan slips to the side
and Sloan 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 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tom Sloan!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tom Sloan waved his t-shirt featuring Sully's Bar & Grill's logo in front of the cameras.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jon Parlow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tapio Sammalkorpi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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176 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jon Parlow!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tapio Sammalkorpi!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, David Hoff and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parlow scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sammalkorpi shoots for a takedown but Parlow saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Parlow connects with a right hand. Sammalkorpi shakes it off.
Sammalkorpi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Parlow to score with a decent uppercut.
Sammalkorpi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Parlow defends it nicely.
Sammalkorpi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice shot lands for Parlow.
Sammalkorpi tries for a takedown but Parlow sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jon Parlow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tapio Sammalkorpi.
Sammalkorpi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sammalkorpi is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Parlow is trying to escape and Sammalkorpi transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Parlow is forced to tap! Nice work there by Sammalkorpi! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tapio Sammalkorpi!
Tapio Sammalkorpi is the new welterweight champion!
Tapio Sammalkorpi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ukko Metso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rich Piana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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190 lbs
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5 - 1 - 0 |
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ukko Metso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rich Piana!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Peter Branson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Metso with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Piana to counter with a crisp jab.
Piana lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Piana misses with a wild body shot.
Metso half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Metso misses with a takedown
and Piana counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Metso with a lazy takedown attempt
and Piana counters with a nice right hand that sends Metso toppling to the canvas! Metso scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Piana finish him?!
Metso is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ukko Metso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Piana throws a monster overhand right that drops Metso! Piana follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rich Piana!
A very excited looking Rich Piana made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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