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Cutthroat Island PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shigeru Tobla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Blades (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tobla comes to the cage accompanied by the red jumpsuit apparatus - face down. Brandon Blades told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Shigeru Tobla!
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, Brandon Blades !
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Daniel Franklin and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blades throws a head kick that misses.
Tobla misses with a low kick.
Blades thows a body kick. Tobla tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tobla misses with a head kick.
Blades darts in and clinches Tobla up against the cage.
Tobla tries for a takedown. No joy.
Blades gets underhooks to prevent Tobla's takedown attempt.
Tobla tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Blades just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shigeru Tobla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tobla breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tobla avoids the head kick by Blades .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Tobla with that takedown attempt.
Blades scores with a head kick. Tobla tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tobla is defended easily by Blades .
Blades flicks out a counter leg kick but Tobla steps away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tobla misses with a takedown attempt - Blades sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Blades looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Blades gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tobla drops down looking for an ankle pick but Blades pulls his leg out and moves away.
Blades throws a head kick that Tobla semi-blocks.
Blades throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Blades thuds his shin into the meat of Tobla's side.
Blades has Tobla up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tobla jumps guard but Blades stands there with Tobla around his waist. Tobla gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tobla pulls guard successfully.
Blades engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Blades trying to control but Tobla is working from the bottom.
Tobla wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blades wants to control from the top but Tobla keeps moving.
Blades avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tobla controls Blades momentarily but Blades frees himself.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Tobla wants to stand and escape but Blades is having none of it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Blades lands a head kick!
Blades misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tobla has his takedown stuffed
and Blades counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Blades lands a high kick!
Blades closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Blades is working for takedown but Tobla is calmly controlling the position for now.
Blades has Tobla pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tobla manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Blades is trying to pull guard but Tobla turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Blades fails to pull guard.
A right handed body shot lands from Tobla.
Blades tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tobla pulls guard.
Tobla looking for a sweep. Not yet Tobla, not yet.
Tobla is trying to keep Blades in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Blades dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tobla shoots in but Blades avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Blades is looking to slow Tobla down with leg kicks.
Blades has closed the distance and engaged Tobla in a clinch.
Blades jumps guard but Tobla turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Blades can't get the takedown.
Tobla's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tobla tries for a takedown but Blades sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tobla has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shigeru Tobla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tobla tries for a takedown but Blades circles away easily
and Blades counters with a nice uppercut.
Brandon Blades seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tobla shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Blades but Blades pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blades throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shigeru Tobla is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blades scores with a head kick. Tobla tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Blades has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tobla shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Blades as he avoids it easily.
Tobla shoots for a takedown but Blades saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Blades goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Blades lands with a slapping head kick.
Tobla throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Blades counters with a good low kick that Tobla was not able to check.
Blades lands a head kick. Tobla smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Blades throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tobla's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tobla takes a kick to the side of the head.
Blades lands with a kick to the temple. Tobla shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tobla closes this distance looking for a takedown but Blades circles away.
Blades throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tobla's head.
Tobla throws a head kick that misses.
Blades misses with a head kick.
Tobla looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Blades clinches with his opponent.
Tobla goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tobla changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Blades fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A head kick from Blades lands but Tobla takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blades thuds his shin into the meat of Tobla's side.
Blades delivers a nice body kick.
Tobla on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Blades lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Blades lands with a nice body kick.
Blades moves in looking to clinch but Tobla pushes him off.
Blades lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Blades tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tobla misses with a takedown attempt
and Blades counters with a low kick, right behind Tobla 's knee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tobla gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Blades tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Blades tries to pull guard but Tobla forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Blades has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tobla avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tobla has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Blades uses from the top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tobla will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Tobla is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blades is aware though and is defending well.
Tobla wants to sweep here but Blades controlling him for the moment.
Blades is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Blades trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tobla's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Blades showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Tobla gets a clinch.
Blades jumps guard.
Tobla throwing strikes but missing.
Tobla trying to control the position from guard on top but Blades is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tobla not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blades trying to keep a closed guard but Tobla is proving a slippery customer.
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.
Tobla tries to free his leg and advance position but Blades is retaining full guard.
Blades is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tobla throwing strikes but missing.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Brandon Blades is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blades lands with a slapping head kick.
Tobla fails with the takedown
and Blades counters with a thumping low kick.
Tobla throws a leg kick
and Blades counters by moving into the clinch.
Tobla tries to pull guard but Blades holds him up against the cage and eventually Tobla drops back down to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tobla prevents the takedown attempt.
Tobla prevents the takedown attempt.
Blades takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Blades jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tobla walks away with a smile on his face. Blades gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Shigeru Tobla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Blades .
Tobla throws a sloppy head kick
and Blades counters with a body kick.
Tobla clinches with his opponent.
Blades tries to pull guard but Tobla holds him up against the cage and eventually Blades drops back down to his feet.
Blades is looking for a takedown.
Blades changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tobla fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tobla uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blades .
Tobla shoots in and drives through. Blades sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blades throws a push kick but Tobla slaps the foot to one side.
A head kick misses from Blades .
Blades tries to keep at a distance but Tobla has taken the fight into the clinch.
Blades tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tobla has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Blades uses from the top position.
Blades trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tobla is pulling down on Blades 's head. It's preventing any offense from Blades , at least for the moment.
Tobla controls Blades momentarily but Blades frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tobla has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blades can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tobla has his feet on Blades 's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Tobla fails with the takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blades feints and then cracks Tobla's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tobla down.
Shigeru Tobla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brandon Blades is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Blades thows a body kick. Tobla tries to catch it but that hurt him.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brandon Blades .
I've got Blades winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Blades !
In defeat, Shigeru Tobla stepped up to the mic, saying 'I need to train harder'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robert Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Attela Attela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hall kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is masti. Attela has chosen Attila Total War as his entrance music. 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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193 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Robert Hall!
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, Attela Attela!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, David Hoff and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Attela coming out on top.
Attela slips a jab and a cross from Hall.
Hall throws a nice looking combination but Attela bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hall falls off balance throwing a combination
and Attela counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Robert Hall has been cut.
Hall misses with a double jab.
Attela doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hall throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Attela counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hall fails to land with a series of punches.
Attela rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hall moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hall misses with a few strikes there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Attela.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hall fails to land with a series of punches.
Hall misses with a combination
and Attela counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hall misses with a wild combination.
Hall is breathing heavily.
Attela scores with a decent looking hook.
Hall is rocked!
Hall drops his hands momentarily. Attela doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Hall staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Hall doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Attela Attela!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Attela Attela made sure he mentioned Clearance sale, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vito Scaletta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Dorisse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scaletta comes to the cage accompanied by Kill them all. 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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175 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vito Scaletta!
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, Alex Dorisse!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Peter Branson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scaletta scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dorisse tries to clinch there but Scaletta circles away.
A quick step to the side and Scaletta tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dorisse is defended easily by Scaletta.
Scaletta is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dorisse tries a head kick but it misses.
A quick step to the side and Scaletta tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scaletta tests Dorisse's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dorisse drops his hands momentarily and Scaletta takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Scaletta ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dorisse looks winded!
Dorisse misses with a double jab
and Dorisse takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scaletta scores with a sloppy right hand. Dorisse should have avoided that one.
Dorisse misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Scaletta scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dorisse takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Scaletta cracks Dorisse with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Dorisse looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Scaletta finish him?
Dorisse is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scaletta circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Dorisse tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Scaletta wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vito Scaletta!
Vito Scaletta really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Clearance sale logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Charles Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexei Lopatin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Charles Parker !
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, Alexei Lopatin!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Daniel Franklin and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker tries to keep at a distance but Lopatin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Parker being controlled against the cage.
Parker jumps into guard, dragging Lopatin to the mat.
Parker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Parker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lopatin is aware though and is defending well.
Lopatin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lopatin decides to take the fight back to the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopatin fails with the takedown.
Parker slips a jab and a cross from Lopatin.
We've been hearing reports that Parker has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Parker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lopatin swivels and escapes.
Lopatin tries to bum rush Parker with a series of wild strikes but Parker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lopatin throws a head kick that half lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Parker is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lopatin to keep the fight standing.
Parker has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lopatin uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lopatin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lopatin wants to control from the top but Parker keeps moving.
Parker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lopatin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Parker doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Parker trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Parker is looking for a triangle but Lopatin pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Parker is on top in guard.
Parker throwing strikes but missing.
Lopatin pushes Parker off and gets back to his feet.
Parker fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Parker . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parker slaps away a takedown attempt from Lopatin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lopatin fails with the takedown.
Parker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Lopatin does no damage.
Lopatin jabs at Parker 's body.
Parker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lopatin circles away quickly and effectively.
Lopatin has closed the distance and engaged Parker in a clinch.
Parker prevents a takedown attempt there.
Parker decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lopatin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Parker keeping moving, preventing Lopatin from controlling successfully.
Parker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lopatin defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopatin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Parker keeping moving, preventing Lopatin from controlling successfully.
Lopatin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Parker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lopatin defends it easily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Lopatin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Parker has managed to clinch.
Lopatin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lopatin misses with the combination.
Parker misses with a wild combination.
Lopatin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Parker .
Lopatin tries to clinch up but Parker circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopatin shoots in for a takedown but Parker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Parker seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lopatin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Parker tries for a takedown but Lopatin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Parker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Parker . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parker forces Lopatin back against the cage and clinches.
Parker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lopatin just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker is looking to take this one to the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Parker is trying to pull guard but Lopatin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lopatin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lopatin tries to clinch but Parker is having none of it.
Alexei Lopatin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lopatin plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lopatin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Parker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lopatin finds it's way round the side to connect with Parker 's head.
Parker has closed the distance and engaged Lopatin in a clinch.
Lopatin tries to stall but Parker uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Parker jumps guard but Lopatin stands there with Parker around his waist. Parker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Parker tries for a takedown. No joy.
Parker throws a punch but it's blocked by Lopatin.
Lopatin manages to break the clinch.
Parker tries to clinch but Lopatin moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lopatin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lopatin or perhaps it was just good defense by Parker , which made it look bad.
Lopatin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lopatin or perhaps it was just good defense by Parker , which made it look bad.
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!
Lopatin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Parker avoids it really well and circles away.
Lopatin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Parker defends it nicely.
Parker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lopatin has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Lopatin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Parker is looking to counter the offense by Lopatin and move into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker gets a clinch.
Lopatin is trying to break the clinch but Parker is controlling him.
Parker is working for takedown but Lopatin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Parker wants to take the fight to the mat but Lopatin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lopatin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Parker has managed to clinch.
Parker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lopatin has him pressed against the cage.
Lopatin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lopatin moves into the clinch successfully.
Parker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Parker fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Parker fails to pull guard.
Lopatin breaks the clinch.
Lopatin is looking to clinch.
Parker tries for a takedown but Lopatin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lopatin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopatin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lopatin closes the distance and clinches up with Parker , looking for a takedown. Lopatin pushes Parker against the cage but Parker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Parker takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Parker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lopatin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
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!
Parker keeps control of Lopatin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Parker is trying to pull guard but Lopatin has him pressed against the cage.
Parker tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lopatin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lopatin throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lopatin.
Parker forces Lopatin back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Lopatin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Parker wants to clinch.
Lopatin has managed to clinch.
Parker tries for a takedown but Lopatin manages to get underhooks.
Parker tries to score a body lock takedown but Lopatin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lopatin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lopatin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lopatin closes the distance and pushes Parker back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopatin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Parker . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parker is trying to pull guard but Lopatin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lopatin jumps guard but Parker stands there with Lopatin around his waist. Lopatin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Alexei Lopatin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lopatin manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopatin has closed the distance and engaged Parker in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Parker .
Lopatin fails to pull guard.
Lopatin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lopatin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Parker in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lopatin jumps guard but Parker stands there with Lopatin around his waist. Lopatin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lopatin manages to break the clinch.
Parker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Despite the aggression on Lopatin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Parker throws a nice looking combination but Lopatin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lopatin misses with a looping left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Parker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lopatin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lopatin throws the left hand but Parker avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Parker misses.
Lopatin moves into range and clinches up with Parker .
Parker is trying to pull guard but Lopatin has him pressed against the cage.
Lopatin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Parker lands a nice shot to the body.
Lopatin breaks the clinch.
Lopatin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Parker .
Parker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lopatin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Parker tries to clinch there but Lopatin circles away.
Parker tries to clinch but Lopatin moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lopatin moves into range and clinches up with Parker .
Lopatin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lopatin scores with a head kick. Parker tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lopatin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Parker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Parker is defended easily by Lopatin.
Lopatin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lopatin cracks Parker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lopatin throws a head kick that misses.
Lopatin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Parker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Parker misses with a double jab.
Lopatin feints the counter takedown.
Lopatin has managed to clinch.
Lopatin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Parker .
Lopatin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lopatin thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopatin tries a head kick but it misses.
Lopatin gets tackled into the cage by Parker . Parker maintains the clinch.
Parker has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lopatin uses from the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parker working for a triangle but Lopatin defends it easily.
Parker looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lopatin passes into side control.
Lopatin content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Charles Parker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexei Lopatin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Parker throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexei Lopatin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lopatin 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexei Lopatin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hammer Radovan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocco Antonio Siffredi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Siffredi has chosen Kill them all as his entrance music. Hammer Radovan has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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190 lbs
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189 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hammer Radovan!
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, Rocco Antonio Siffredi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, David Hoff and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siffredi moves out of range as Radovan strikes.
The fighters circling - Radovan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Siffredi.
Radovan throws a hook but Siffredi avoids it easily.
Radovan looks to score with a jab to the body but Siffredi is just out of range.
Siffredi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Siffredi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Radovan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Radovan scores with a jab.
Siffredi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Radovan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Radovan throws an off balance right hand
and Siffredi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Radovan throws a big shot that misses.
Siffredi punishes Radovan's body with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Radovan takes a swing at Siffredi's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siffredi missing with a left hand there. Radovan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Radovan moves out of range as Siffredi strikes.
Radovan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Siffredi moves out of range as Radovan strikes.
Radovan swings for the body but Siffredi moves out of range.
Siffredi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Radovan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Siffredi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Radovan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Siffredi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Radovan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Siffredi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Radovan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Siffredi.
It looked like Radovan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Siffredi.
Radovan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Radovan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Siffredi counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siffredi 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.
Hammer Radovan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Radovan misses with a right hand
and Siffredi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Siffredi throws an overhand right that lands on Radovan's shoulder, as Radovan tries to avoid the shot.
Radovan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Radovan is rocked!
Siffredi has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Siffredi throws a body shot but no joy.
Oh Radovan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Siffredi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Radovan looks to land a right hand but Siffredi moved out of range.
Radovan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Radovan seems to have got his legs back now.
Siffredi with a hook.
Radovan misses with a wild body shot.
Radovan looks to score with a jab to the body but Siffredi is just out of range.
Siffredi connects with a right hand. Radovan shakes it off.
Siffredi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radovan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Siffredi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Siffredi cracks Radovan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Siffredi lands a nice shot that snaps Radovan's head back.
Siffredi throws a lazy right hand but Radovan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Siffredi lands a nice hook to Radovan's body. Radovan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Siffredi drops Radovan with a naaaaasty hook - Radovan is in real trouble here! Siffredi dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rocco Antonio Siffredi!
A victorious Rocco Antonio Siffredi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Harold Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Munoz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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186 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Harold Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mark Munoz!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Peter Branson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armstrong lands a left and a right that send Munoz crashing to the mat, dazed. Armstrong thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Munoz feints and as Armstrong raises his hands in defense, Munoz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Armstrong definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Munoz postures up in Armstrong's guard and throws a big left but Armstrong blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Munoz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Armstrong is controlling Munoz's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Munoz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Munoz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Armstrong on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Armstrong tries to get out of the position.
Munoz stops Armstrong from standing up.
Munoz throws a strike but Armstrong rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Munoz wants to stand but Armstrong is controlling the position.
Armstrong sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Munoz pushes Armstrong off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munoz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Armstrong pinned against the cage. Armstrong gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Armstrong gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Munoz to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Armstrong pushes Munoz off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Munoz walks into a jab.
Armstrong throws a combination that misses
and Munoz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Armstrong thinking.
Armstrong lands a left and a right that send Munoz crashing to the mat, dazed. Armstrong thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Munoz is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Armstrong closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Munoz! Armstrong dives in looking to finish! Munoz is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harold Armstrong!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Karlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Legend Wait For It (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karlsson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Game-Motörhead. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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195 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Frank Karlsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Legend Wait For It!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Bart Greer and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from Wait For It misses
and Karlsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wait For It throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wait For It rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Karlsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Karlsson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wait For It throws a right and a left that both miss.
Karlsson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Wait For It looks to land a right hand but Karlsson moved out of range.
Karlsson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like Legend Wait For It has been cut.
Wait For It tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Karlsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Karlsson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Karlsson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Karlsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wait For It's coach down at The Bear's Den was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Wait For It's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Karlsson scores with a nice strike.
Wait For It is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Karlsson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wait For It misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wait For It drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wait For It wants to clinch up but Karlsson keeps it at a distance.
Wait For It takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wait For It misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karlsson.
Wait For It throws a head kick that misses
enabling Karlsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Wait For It is rocked!
Wait For It fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Karlsson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wait For It is still on wobbly legs! Can Karlsson finish him?
Karlsson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wait For It bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Karlsson comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Wait For It falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Wait For It was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frank Karlsson!
After the fight, Frank Karlsson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Herminio Herculano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Machan (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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170 lbs
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160 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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Herminio Herculano!
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, Richard Machan!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Sandra Marshall and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Herculano tries to avoid it but Machan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Herculano to the ground. Herculano escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Herculano tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Machan manages to circle out of the way.
Machan dives in and grabs Herculano's left leg, looking for a takedown. Herculano pushes down on Machan's head and hops out.
Herculano is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Machan.
Machan throws a hook but Herculano blocks it.
Machan throws a right hand that misses
and Herculano counters with a nice uppercut.
Machan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Herculano makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Herminio Herculano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Machan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Herculano is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Machan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Herculano defends well and Machan ends up having to push Herculano into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Machan tries for a takedown but Herculano circles away easily
and Herculano counters with a nice uppercut.
Machan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Herculano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Richard Machan has been cut.
Machan misses with a straight left.
As Machan tries to get set, Herculano tries to push him back and clinch up but Machan manages to avoid the attempt.
Machan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Machan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machan is trying to get an arm triangle but Herculano is defending well.
Machan scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Herculano to see if he's OK.
Machan fails to land a wild elbow strike.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Machan working his ground and pound in the gym.
Machan in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Herculano is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Richard Machan!
A relieved looking Richard Machan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Newton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Newton comes into the arena with Destiny's Child - Bootylicious blaring out of the sound system. James comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I Love the Cocaine kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Rick James has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
190 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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26
184 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Carlos Newton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rick James!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Peter Branson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and James cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
James displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Newton.
A nice side step and James releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Newton has his takedown stuffed
and James counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Newton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Newton feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
James keeping moving, preventing Newton from controlling successfully.
Newton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
James really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Newton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Newton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
James wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Newton is pushing down on James's leg trying to pass to half guard. James is fighting to maintain full guard but Newton has managed to sneak the leg through.
James has his hands clasped together around Newton's back. He's all about the action.
Newton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Newton wants to work for an arm triangle but James is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Newton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. James doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Newton.
Newton trying to pass the guard but James defending well.
Newton is working for a kimura but James is defending it quite comfortably.
James wants to improve his position but Newton is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but James sees it coming and defends easily.
Newton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Newton trying to control from half guard but James is working away.
Newton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed James's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newton seems to be working for a kimura but James defends the submission attempt.
Newton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Newton maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! James could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Newton has cracked it and James is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Newton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Carlos Newton!
Carlos Newton retains his middleweight title!
Carlos Newton took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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