The Island Season 5, 145 lbs, Round 3 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Samwell Tarly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hop Sing Jung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jung has chosen Jiu Jitsu as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Hop Sing Jung was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Tarly
vs
Sing Jung

169 cm
25
151 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

150 cm
27
155 lbs
15 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Leviathan Clothing

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 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Samwell Tarly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hop Sing Jung!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Sandra Marshall and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tarly throws a shot from downtown. Jung moves away and avoids it.
Tarly definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tarly's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jung under the eye.
Jung avoids the body shot from Tarly.
Jung takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jung keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tarly.
And Jung tries to counter it with a takedown but Tarly pushes his down on his head and steps out.

Tarly moves into the clinch successfully.

Jung successfully pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jung is on top in guard.

Jung is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tarly on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tarly tries to get out of the position.
Jung passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarly wants to control but Jung postures up.
Jung content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Tarly tries to bench press Jung off him but Jung keeps the position.

Jung is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Tarly is trying to escape and Jung transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Tarly is forced to tap! Nice work there by Jung! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hop Sing Jung!
A relieved looking Hop Sing Jung 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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FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jyoti MacArthur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kingsley Babajide (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Kingsley Babajide was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

MacArthur
vs
Babajide

178 cm
27
155 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

169 cm
27
157 lbs
12 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Sully's Bar & Grill

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jyoti MacArthur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kingsley Babajide!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Winston Alpacca and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Babajide lands a nice looking body shot.
The fighters circling - MacArthur throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Babajide is clearly trying to counter these attacks from MacArthur with a body shot.

Babajide throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. MacArthur was covering up waiting for the punch and Babajide finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Babajide looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Babajide being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

MacArthur looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
MacArthur wants to control but Babajide passes easily into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Babajide perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Babajide is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! MacArthur is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kingsley Babajide!

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FIGHT
RATING
44%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Royce Disgracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arjan Kush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Disgracie comes to the cage accompanied by I kill cause im hungry. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Disgracie
vs
Kush

163 cm
26
135 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

156 cm
26
145 lbs
13 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Powerful

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 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Royce Disgracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Arjan Kush!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Sandra Marshall and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Disgracie stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Disgracie lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kush's coach down at Rabid Dog was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kush's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Disgracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kush manages to avoid it.
Disgracie lands with a nice body punch.
Disgracie cracks a nice hook into Kush's ribs.
Kush misses with a body punch
enabling Disgracie to counter with a crisp jab.
Disgracie lands a slapping body shot.
Disgracie moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Disgracie with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kush takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Disgracie moves into range and connects with a jab.
Disgracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kush tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Disgracie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Disgracie with a nice cross.
Disgracie takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kush takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kush shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Disgracie sprawls well. Disgracie wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kush gets slowly back to his feet.
Kush throws out a loose jab but Disgracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kush tries to move into range but Disgracie moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Disgracie darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Disgracie shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kush eats them both and turns towards Disgracie to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Disgracie connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Disgracie looks to land a combination but Kush avoids it well.
Disgracie works Kush's body with a nice hook.
Kush looks to throw the jab but Disgracie is out of range.
Kush closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Disgracie comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Disgracie. Beautiful body shot.
Disgracie is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Disgracie lands a glancing blow to the side of Kush's head.
Disgracie cracks Kush with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Disgracie scores with a jab to the body.

Kush scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kush lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Disgracie on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Disgracie tries to get out of the position.
Kush thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Disgracie's head.
Disgracie is trying to control but can't.
Disgracie on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Disgracie is looking to control Kush's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Disgracie avoid being mounted?
Kush not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kush throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kush slips a nice elbow through Disgracie's hands, connecting with Disgracie's forehead.
Disgracie trying to control here.
Kush missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kush working over Disgracie with some ground and pound. Disgracie looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Disgracie trying to hold on to Kush's head to control him but Kush postures up.
Disgracie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kush.
Kush looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Disgracie with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kush working over Disgracie with some ground and pound. Disgracie looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kush is looking to take a break and control but Disgracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Disgracie is concentrating on defense, preventing Kush from advancing position.
Kush not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Disgracie keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kush not doing much here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kush lands a nice short elbow.
Kush looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Disgracie with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kush wants to take a breather but Disgracie is having none of it.
Kush takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kush thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Kush is working for a kimura but Disgracie is defending it quite comfortably.
Disgracie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kush.
Kush is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Disgracie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kush.
Disgracie knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kush on the ground.
Disgracie trying to hold on to Kush's head to control him but Kush postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Royce Disgracie dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kush shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Disgracie defends it nicely.
Disgracie thuds a left hand into Kush's body.
Disgracie lands a nice shot that snaps Kush's head back.
A jab lands there for Disgracie.
Disgracie changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kush gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Disgracie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Disgracie jabs at Kush's body.
Royce Disgracie is winning the standup battle so far.
Kush throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Disgracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Disgracie cracks Kush with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Disgracie tests Kush's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Disgracie just misses with a punch to the body.
Kush tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

Kush looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Disgracie!
You can see the frustration on Disgracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Kush tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Disgracie takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kush working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kush throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kush landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Disgracie parries the strikes from Kush easily there. Kush is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Disgracie to escape.
Kush in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kush wants to lay and pray for a moment but Disgracie keeps working.
Kush works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kush scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Disgracie to see if he's OK.
Kush working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kush cracks Disgracie with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Arjan Kush has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kush wants to control but Disgracie is keeping him busy.
Disgracie gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Kush has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Disgracie is in a horrible position here. Kush smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kush lands a big elbow.
Kush lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Disgracie hang on?
Disgracie is in a horrible position here. Kush smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

Kush jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Disgracie is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Disgracie and Kush has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Kush scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Disgracie to see if he's OK.
Disgracie takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Disgracie is trying to improve his position.

Kush is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Disgracie looks calm but he's in trouble here. Kush gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Disgracie is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Kush lets go of the hold and Disgracie can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Arjan Kush!
The defeated Royce Disgracie had this to say: 'It was a great fight, i give credit and respect to the opponent, he is a great fighter, i thanks the organization for the opportunity to participate in this epic competition.'.

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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
62%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Vermeer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Corden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Corden has chosen Osmani Garcia - El Taxi as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Vermeer
vs
Corden

175 cm
27
151 lbs
12 - 2 - 1

162 cm
27
145 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Sully's Bar & Grill

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 12 - 2 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Alexander Vermeer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mark Corden!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Michael Johnstone and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vermeer misses with a body shot.
Vermeer slips under a jab from Corden.
Vermeer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vermeer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Corden misses with a lunging right hand
and Vermeer counters with a nice uppercut.
Corden avoids the body shot from Vermeer.
Vermeer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Corden throws a hook to the side of Vermeer's head but Vermeer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vermeer works over Corden's head and body with a nice combination.
Corden jabs Vermeer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vermeer connects with a right hand. Corden shakes it off.
Vermeer lands a jab to Corden's midsection.
Corden will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Corden moves out of range as Vermeer strikes.
The crowd cheers as Vermeer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Corden doesn't seem phased though.
Vermeer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Corden.
Corden steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Vermeer.
A jab from Vermeer misses.
Corden lands a jab-cross combination.

Corden clinches up against the cage.
Vermeer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vermeer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Corden misses with a hook from the clinch.
Corden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Vermeer.
Corden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vermeer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corden misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Corden.
Vermeer tries a body shot but Corden blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corden blocks a body shot from Vermeer.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Corden.
A short right from Vermeer.
Vermeer tries to circle away but Corden has him pinned against the cage.
Corden blocking some punches.
Corden's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Vermeer.
A body shot lands from Vermeer.
Vermeer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Corden misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corden.
Corden swings wildly with an uppercut but Vermeer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vermeer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vermeer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vermeer tries to work over Corden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Corden lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vermeer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Corden.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corden tries to throw a body punch but Vermeer avoids it by throwing Corden back against the cage.
Vermeer blocking some punches.
Corden has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Vermeer seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Corden can turn it around.
Corden working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Corden scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Corden prevents a body shot from Vermeer.
Corden looking to slow down the pace here.
Vermeer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Corden misses with the head strike.
Vermeer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Corden backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vermeer.
Vermeer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Corden trying to stall but Vermeer improves his position.
Vermeer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Corden lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Vermeer.
Vermeer prevents a body shot from Corden.
Vermeer tries a body shot but Corden blocks it.
Corden's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corden keeps control of Vermeer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Corden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Corden lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vermeer backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A frustrated look appears on Vermeer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Corden tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vermeer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Corden working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vermeer misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vermeer.
Vermeer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Corden creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vermeer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Corden prevents a body shot from Vermeer.
Vermeer letting Corden take a breather here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corden holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Vermeer tries a body shot but Corden blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Alexander Vermeer will probably get the nod.
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.

Corden connects with a body shot.
Corden throws a jab when Vermeer was well out of range.
Vermeer lands with a cross.
Vermeer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.

It looks like Mark Corden has been cut.
Alexander Vermeer is winning the standup battle so far.
Corden punishes Vermeer's body with a nice straight punch.
Vermeer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Corden.
Corden comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vermeer is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Corden fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice shot lands for Vermeer.
Corden throws a right hand that misses
enabling Vermeer to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corden misses with a right hand
and Vermeer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Corden throws an overhand right that lands on Vermeer's shoulder, as Vermeer tries to avoid the shot.
Vermeer throws a body punch but Corden moves out of range.
Vermeer throws a lazy right hand but Corden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Corden walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Corden misses the shot to the body.
Vermeer throws a hook but Corden avoids it easily.
Vermeer misses the shot to the body.
Corden lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Corden.
Vermeer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corden.
Corden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Corden, as that shot connected.
Corden fails to land with a series of punches.
Vermeer throws a body shot but no joy.
Corden looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vermeer throws out a powerful jab.
Corden throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vermeer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Corden counters with a nice uppercut.
Corden swings for the body but Vermeer moves out of range.
Corden throws a hook to the side of Vermeer's head but Vermeer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Corden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Corden lands with a hook. Vermeer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Corden lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Corden has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Corden there as he acknowledges the shot.
Corden misses with an uppercut
and Vermeer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A big left from Corden misses.
Vermeer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vermeer slips a straight right by Corden.
Corden needs to keep his hands up - Vermeer had a free shot at his head there.
Vermeer takes a swing at Corden's ribcage but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vermeer throws a body punch but Corden moves out of range.
Corden throws a jab when Vermeer was well out of range.
Vermeer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Corden slips a straight right by Vermeer.
Vermeer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Corden in his tracks.
Vermeer with a jab.
Corden falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vermeer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vermeer is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Corden moves into range and connects with a jab.
Corden throws a shot to the body.
Vermeer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corden moves away.
Corden misses the jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vermeer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corden moves away.
Vermeer sets himself, and Corden steps forward looking for the clinch! Vermeer avoids it this time.
Vermeer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vermeer looks to score with a jab to the body but Corden is just out of range.
Corden throws out a loose jab but Vermeer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vermeer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Corden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Corden fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Donk. Vermeer catches Corden right on the button with a cross.
Mark Corden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Corden on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vermeer swings widly with a right hand
and Corden counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Corden misses with an uppercut. Vermeer saw that one coming.
Vermeer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vermeer moves away from the strike by Corden.
An attempted straight right counter from Vermeer misses the target.
Donk. Vermeer catches Corden right on the button with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vermeer misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Alexander Vermeer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mark Corden's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Corden throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Corden goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Vermeer misses with a few strikes there.
Corden tries to counter with a clinch but Vermeer shakes him off and moves away.
Corden swinging wildly here.
It looked like Vermeer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Some wild striking there from Corden.
Vermeer swings widly with a right hand
and Corden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Corden misses.
Vermeer appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corden doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A big right from Vermeer misses.
Corden throws a hook but Vermeer blocks it.
Vermeer misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Corden feints a jab promting Vermeer to slip. Corden then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Vermeer slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nice jab there from Vermeer.
Corden scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A jab from Vermeer misses.
Corden is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Vermeer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vermeer misses with a body shot

and Corden moves into the clinch.
Vermeer has a couple of punches blocked by Corden.
Vermeer scores with a shoulder strike.
Corden is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Vermeer misses with a punch to the body.
Corden is trying to maintain a safe position but Vermeer gets an underhook and turns Corden into the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vermeer lands a nice uppercut.
Corden misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vermeer lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vermeer.
Vermeer blocks an uppercut.
Corden taking a breather.
Vermeer stalling the fight.
A short uppercut from Vermeer.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vermeer.
Corden lands a right hand.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vermeer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vermeer lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Corden.
Corden is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Corden lands a hook that snaps the head of Vermeer backwards.
A short right from Vermeer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Corden.
Vermeer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Corden working aggressively here.
Vermeer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vermeer misses with the head strike.
Vermeer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Vermeer - that landed with a thud.
Corden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vermeer's elbow.
Corden trying to stall but Vermeer improves his position.
Mark Corden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice body punch from Corden - that landed with a thud.
Vermeer is working Corden over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Vermeer.
Corden takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vermeer is trying to break free.
Vermeer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Corden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vermeer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vermeer cracks Corden with a nice body shot.
Corden throws a head punch that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Vermeer.
Vermeer scores with a shot to the side of Corden's head.
Come on Corden - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Vermeer misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Corden.
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!
Vermeer is trying to break the clinch but Corden is controlling him.
Vermeer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Corden stalling.
Vermeer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vermeer lands a nice uppercut.
Vermeer scores with a hook to the body.
Vermeer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vermeer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Corden throws a punch but it's blocked by Vermeer.
Corden has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vermeer lands with a light punch inside.
Alexander Vermeer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Corden is rocked!
Corden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vermeer working some nice short punches in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Vermeer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vermeer has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 for Alexander Vermeer!
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Alexander Vermeer!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Alexander Vermeer!

Alexander Vermeer wins by unanimous decision!
Alexander Vermeer bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.