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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Masa Hattori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Sands (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sands has chosen Irish Soldier Song ... Free & Green as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ White Belt
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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, Masa Hattori!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bobby Sands!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Santiago Holmes and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hattori lands a nice shot to the body.
Hattori with a jab.
Nice body punch from Hattori.
Hattori keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Masa Hattori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hattori throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sands counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hattori!
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.
Hattori holds on to Sands's head and controls the position momentarily.
Hattori wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Sands has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Hattori's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Hattori is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Sands!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bobby Sands!
After the big win, Bobby Sands made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Hellraiser FightGear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Buzz McGillicutty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rickard Rakell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rakell is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Tyga - Rack City. Buzz McGillicutty has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Buzz McGillicutty!
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, Rickard Rakell!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Winston Alpacca and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGillicutty has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McGillicutty there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rakell looks to land a right hand but McGillicutty moved out of range.
Rakell throws a right hand that misses
and McGillicutty counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McGillicutty rushes Rakell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rakell tries a body shot but McGillicutty blocks it.
McGillicutty blocking some punches.
Rakell lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGillicutty controlling the action here for a moment.
McGillicutty throws an elbow but it misses.
Rakell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McGillicutty blocks it with crossed arms.
Rakell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Rakell fails to land.
McGillicutty managing to block the knees to the body from Rakell.
Rakell tries to work over McGillicutty's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGillicutty blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGillicutty trying to land knees to the body.
Rakell misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from McGillicutty.
Rakell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGillicutty working aggressively here.
McGillicutty stalls.
McGillicutty has a couple of punches blocked by Rakell.
Rakell can't find room to land a body shot as McGillicutty controls the action.
McGillicutty stalling.
Rakell crunches a lovely knee into McGillicutty's ribcage.
McGillicutty blocking some punches.
A short right from Rakell.
Rakell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rakell misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGillicutty creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McGillicutty is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rakell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rakell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGillicutty.
Rakell trying to land knees to the body.
Rakell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGillicutty pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rakell missing with knees to the body.
Rakell scores a nice knee to the body.
McGillicutty tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rakell's elbow.
McGillicutty blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McGillicutty is working Rakell over against the cage.
McGillicutty lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rakell backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rakell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rakell lands a right hand.
McGillicutty tries a body shot but Rakell blocks it.
Rakell misses with a body punch.
Rakell can't find room to land a body shot as McGillicutty controls the action.
A knee to the head by Rakell.
Rakell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rakell blocks an uppercut.
McGillicutty lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rakell.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rakell trying to land knees to the body.
McGillicutty blocks an uppercut.
Rakell swings wildly with an uppercut but McGillicutty uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rakell.
Rakell misses with the head strike.
McGillicutty blocks a body shot from Rakell.
Rakell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rakell throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rakell misses with a punch to the body.
Rakell pushes McGillicutty back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McGillicutty is working Rakell over against the cage.
Rakell lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rakell throws a punch but it's blocked by McGillicutty.
McGillicutty blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGillicutty misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGillicutty misses with a punch to the body.
Rakell struggles to land a body shot inside as McGillicutty controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rakell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGillicutty avoids it.
We've been informed that Rakell has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Rakell misses with a punch on the inside.
Rakell misses with a knee to the head.
McGillicutty lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rakell misses with a punch on the inside.
McGillicutty lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McGillicutty lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rakell or not.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGillicutty pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rakell has a couple of punches blocked by McGillicutty.
A head punch on the inside from Rakell fails to land.
A short body shot lands from McGillicutty as the two fighters clinch.
Rakell looks winded!
McGillicutty throws a punch but it's blocked by Rakell.
A short right from McGillicutty.
McGillicutty lands an uppercut.
McGillicutty slows down the pace here.
McGillicutty softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rickard Rakell will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rakell throws a hook but McGillicutty avoids it easily.
McGillicutty misses with a two punch combination.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rakell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGillicutty misses with the combination.
Rakell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rakell misses with a straight right.
McGillicutty closes the distance and clinches.
Rakell is working McGillicutty over against the cage.
McGillicutty tries to throw a body punch but Rakell avoids it by throwing McGillicutty back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rakell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGillicutty takes a knee to the side of the body.
Rakell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McGillicutty has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McGillicutty's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McGillicutty blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Rakell.
Rakell letting McGillicutty take a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGillicutty scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rakell lands with a short shot to the head.
Rickard Rakell seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rakell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rakell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGillicutty lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rakell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McGillicutty has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Come on McGillicutty - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McGillicutty leaning against his opponent.
McGillicutty throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rakells head.
McGillicutty tries a body shot but Rakell blocks it.
Rakell misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rakell.
Rakell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rakell misses with a knee to the head.
McGillicutty lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGillicutty just leaning against Rakell, taking a breather.
McGillicutty with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McGillicutty lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rakell misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGillicutty tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rakell's elbow.
Rakell tries a body shot but McGillicutty blocks it.
Rakell lands a left hand.
McGillicutty lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rakell.
Rakell working aggressively here.
McGillicutty displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rakell up against the cage.
Rakell prevents a body shot from McGillicutty.
McGillicutty struggles to land a body shot inside as Rakell controls his hands.
McGillicutty lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rakell backwards.
Rakell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McGillicutty blocks it with crossed arms.
Rakell tries to work over McGillicutty's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGillicutty blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGillicutty blocks an uppercut.
Rakell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGillicutty lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rakell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGillicutty misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGillicutty blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rakell missing with knees to the body.
McGillicutty working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McGillicutty is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rakell lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGillicutty backwards.
Rakell avoids the elbow strike from McGillicutty, against the cage.
McGillicutty lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGillicutty blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rakell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rakell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rakell tries to land a knee to the head but McGillicutty blocks with his arms.
Rakell is breathing heavily.
McGillicutty blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A head punch on the inside from McGillicutty fails to land.
A body shot lands from McGillicutty.
McGillicutty leaning his opponent against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rakell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rakell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rakell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGillicutty's elbow.
Rakell avoids a wild elbow strike from McGillicutty.
Rakell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGillicutty prevents a body shot from Rakell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rickard Rakell will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
McGillicutty throws a right hand that Rakell ducks under and follows up with a left that Rakell also avoids with ease.
Rakell lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rakell drives through and clinches with McGillicutty against the cage.
McGillicutty lands with a light punch inside.
Stalling in the clinch from McGillicutty.
Rakell misses with a punch to the body.
Rakell misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGillicutty is trying to maintain a safe position but Rakell gets an underhook and turns McGillicutty into the cage.
Rakell looking to throw knees to the head but McGillicutty is blocking nicely.
Rakell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rakell blocks a body shot from McGillicutty.
Rakell has a couple of punches blocked by McGillicutty.
Rakell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGillicutty.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGillicutty looking to stall.
Rakell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rakell throws a punch but it's blocked by McGillicutty.
McGillicutty lands a body shot in the clinch.
McGillicutty on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rakell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McGillicutty blocking some punches.
McGillicutty prevents a body shot from Rakell.
McGillicutty content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rakell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGillicutty's elbow.
McGillicutty dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Knees to the body from Rakell.
Rakell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGillicutty.
McGillicutty working aggressively here.
McGillicutty lands a shoulder strike.
McGillicutty throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rakell as McGillicutty tries to tie him up.
McGillicutty misses with the head strike.
McGillicutty pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rakell misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rakell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rakell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rakell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGillicutty stalls.
McGillicutty dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rakell takes a shot to the head.
Rakell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGillicutty.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rakell.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rakell lands a nice shot to the body.
McGillicutty wants to stall.
Rakell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rakell trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGillicutty tries to throw a body punch but Rakell avoids it by throwing McGillicutty back against the cage.
Rakell lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McGillicutty blocks a body shot from Rakell.
McGillicutty misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGillicutty trying to land knees to the body.
McGillicutty is leaning against Rakell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rakell throws a punch but it's blocked by McGillicutty.
Rakell misses with a punch to the body.
McGillicutty lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rakell backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGillicutty creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rakell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGillicutty has Rakell pressed against the cage.
Rakell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rakell working aggressively here.
McGillicutty pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rakell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rakell misses with a punch on the inside.
Rakell prevents a body shot from McGillicutty.
Rakell lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rakell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McGillicutty or not.
Rakell lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGillicutty backwards.
McGillicutty scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McGillicutty content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McGillicutty just leaning against Rakell, taking a breather.
Buzz McGillicutty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGillicutty's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McGillicutty has a couple of punches blocked by Rakell.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rickard Rakell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rakell 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rickard Rakell!
Rickard Rakell very nearly forgot to thank Hellraiser FightGear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carter Fitzgerald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Sharpshooter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sharpshooter has chosen Metallica - Enter Sandman as his entrance music. Carter Fitzgerald had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Carter Fitzgerald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rick Sharpshooter!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Winston Alpacca and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sharpshooter scores with a jab.
Sharpshooter tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fitzgerald sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sharpshooter somewhat.
Fitzgerald clinches up against the cage.
Fitzgerald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fitzgerald is looking to clinch but Sharpshooter is avoiding it.
Sharpshooter shoots for a double leg takedown but Fitzgerald sprawls well. He's pushed Sharpshooter's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sharpshooter shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fitzgerald sprawls well. Fitzgerald wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sharpshooter gets slowly back to his feet.
Carter Fitzgerald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Sharpshooter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharpshooter staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Sharpshooter on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Sharpshooter as he connects with a hook.
Sharpshooter misses with a wild body shot.
Fitzgerald has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ReVoLuT!oN !sL@nD GYM in the buildup to the fight.
Sharpshooter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sharpshooter misses with a few strikes there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Fitzgerald.
Sharpshooter lands a lovely overhand right.
Fitzgerald closes the distance and clinches.
Fitzgerald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fitzgerald tries to clinch up.
Sharpshooter scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sharpshooter fails with a takedown attempt.
Fitzgerald moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fitzgerald changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzgerald clinches up with Sharpshooter and pushes him back against the cage.
Fitzgerald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fitzgerald ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzgerald has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sharpshooter gets tackled into the cage by Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald maintains the clinch.
Fitzgerald manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharpshooter on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sharpshooter goes for a double leg but Fitzgerald avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fitzgerald continues to drive forward.
Sharpshooter looks winded!
Fitzgerald scores with a spinning back kick!
Fitzgerald lands a big head kick that sends Sharpshooter tumbling to the mat! Fitzgerald takes a step backwards and waves Sharpshooter back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Rick Sharpshooter has been cut.
Fitzgerald feints and then cracks Sharpshooter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sharpshooter down.
Fitzgerald connects with a high kick.
Sharpshooter is rocked!
Carter Fitzgerald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Sharpshooter misses the target.
Sharpshooter is still on wobbly legs! Can Fitzgerald finish him?
Fitzgerald clinches with his opponent.
Sharpshooter seems to have recovered his senses.
Fitzgerald breaks from the clinch.
Fitzgerald lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sharpshooter moves out of range of the strikes.
Sharpshooter misses with a series of wild punches.
Sharpshooter misses with a few strikes there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sharpshooter is defended easily by Fitzgerald.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fitzgerald.
Sharpshooter sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Fitzgerald. Sharpshooter shrugs it off though.
Fitzgerald fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sharpshooter crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Fitzgerald - the referee stops the clock and Sharpshooter gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Fitzgerald. Sharpshooter manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sharpshooter tries for a takedown but Fitzgerald sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fitzgerald connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fitzgerald moves into the clinch successfully.
Fitzgerald displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sharpshooter up against the cage.
Fitzgerald displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sharpshooter up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fitzgerald keeps Sharpshooter at a distance using the push kick.
Fitzgerald connects with a leg kick. Sharpshooter looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sharpshooter has a takedown stuffed.
Fitzgerald chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fitzgerald buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fitzgerald, right into the meat.
Sharpshooter misses with the combination.
Fitzgerald lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carter Fitzgerald dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rick Sharpshooter's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fitzgerald moves into the clinch.
Fitzgerald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sharpshooter's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fitzgerald displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sharpshooter throws out the jab.
Fitzgerald throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sharpshooter has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fitzgerald closes the distance and clinches.
Fitzgerald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sharpshooter takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fitzgerald lands a high kick!
Fitzgerald throws a leg kick which misses Sharpshooter's front leg but catches the back leg as Sharpshooter tries to avoid it.
Sharpshooter looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fitzgerald is fending him off so far but Sharpshooter persists. Nope, Fitzgerald circles away and we're back to standing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald swings for the body but Sharpshooter moves out of range.
Rick Sharpshooter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sharpshooter is breathing heavily.
A right-left combo lands from Sharpshooter.
Fitzgerald feints and then cracks Sharpshooter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sharpshooter down.
Sharpshooter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzgerald throws a head kick that Sharpshooter semi-blocks.
Sharpshooter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fitzgerald circles away quickly and effectively.
Fitzgerald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sharpshooter can do to turn this around?
A big right from Sharpshooter misses.
Sharpshooter on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sharpshooter takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fitzgerald closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fitzgerald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fitzgerald rushes Sharpshooter and presses him up against the cage.
Fitzgerald stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fitzgerald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fitzgerald lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sharpshooter cracks Fitzgerald with a good jab.
A solid body kick from Fitzgerald.
Carter Fitzgerald is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sharpshooter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fitzgerald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fitzgerald plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sharpshooter sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Fitzgerald fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sharpshooter shoots in and drives through. Fitzgerald sprawls well.
Sharpshooter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fitzgerald.
Sharpshooter has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Fitzgerald.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald looks to score with a jab to the body but Sharpshooter is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sharpshooter! But no joy.
Fitzgerald has managed to clinch.
Fitzgerald throws a punch but it's blocked by Sharpshooter.
Fitzgerald makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fitzgerald lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fitzgerald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sharpshooter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fitzgerald is looking to wear down Sharpshooter with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sharpshooter lands a nice shot to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald looks to score with a jab to the body but Sharpshooter is just out of range.
Fitzgerald throws a head kick that Sharpshooter semi-blocks.
Sharpshooter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sharpshooter takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fitzgerald throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sharpshooter.
Sharpshooter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzgerald lands a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald struggles to land a body shot inside as Sharpshooter controls his hands.
Fitzgerald breaks from the clinch.
Sharpshooter misses with an uppercut. Fitzgerald saw that one coming.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald scores with a nice body kick.
Jab from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fitzgerald looks to land a left hand but Sharpshooter moved out of range nicely.
Fitzgerald lands a big head kick that sends Sharpshooter tumbling to the mat! Fitzgerald takes a step backwards and waves Sharpshooter back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fitzgerald drives through and clinches with Sharpshooter against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzgerald stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fitzgerald stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carter Fitzgerald dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rick Sharpshooter's cut.
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!
Fitzgerald fakes the leg kick and cracks Sharpshooter in the body.
Sharpshooter moves out of range of the strikes.
Sharpshooter tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sharpshooter is trying desperately to land a takedown but Fitzgerald is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Sharpshooter.
Fitzgerald keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sharpshooter.
Fitzgerald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sharpshooter manages to avoid it.
Sharpshooter misses with a double jab
and Fitzgerald counters with a nice kick to the body.
Sharpshooter fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fitzgerald has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fitzgerald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzgerald misses with a wild body shot.
Sharpshooter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fitzgerald moves into the clinch successfully.
Fitzgerald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sharpshooter fails to land with a series of punches.
A counter left hand to the body from Fitzgerald misses its target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzgerald throws a jab but it's blocked by Sharpshooter.
Fitzgerald lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fitzgerald moves into the clinch successfully.
Fitzgerald throws a punch but it's blocked by Sharpshooter.
Fitzgerald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sharpshooter throws a right hand that Fitzgerald ducks under and follows up with a left that Fitzgerald also avoids with ease.
Sharpshooter takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fitzgerald looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fitzgerald lands with a nice body kick.
Fitzgerald turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fitzgerald clinches up against the cage.
Fitzgerald's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That kick from Fitzgerald tenderised Sharpshooter's leg. Sharpshooter is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fitzgerald throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzgerald connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fitzgerald avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fitzgerald connects with a leg kick. Sharpshooter looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fitzgerald moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice sprawl there from Fitzgerald as Sharpshooter shoots in.
Sharpshooter takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fitzgerald clinches with his opponent.
Fitzgerald's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sharpshooter takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fitzgerald scores with a head kick. Sharpshooter tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fitzgerald has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Fitzgerald fails to land.
Fitzgerald misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sharpshooter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald lands with a light punch inside.
Sharpshooter breaks from the clinch.
Fitzgerald tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sharpshooter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Fitzgerald.
Sharpshooter loads up on a big right hand but Fitzgerald slips the punch.
Fitzgerald lands with a nice body kick.
Sharpshooter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sharpshooter is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fitzgerald sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Carter Fitzgerald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Sharpshooter.
Sharpshooter slips under a jab from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald gets a clinch.
Fitzgerald avoiding damage.
Fitzgerald's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carter Fitzgerald is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sharpshooter lands a nice shot to the body.
Fitzgerald doesn't manage to clinch there - Sharpshooter circles away.
A head kick from Fitzgerald lands but Sharpshooter takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sharpshooter steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Fitzgerald. That one must have hurt.
Fitzgerald slips under a jab.
Fitzgerald is looking to slow Sharpshooter down with leg kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzgerald. Sharpshooter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fitzgerald looks to score with a jab to the body but Sharpshooter is just out of range.
Rick Sharpshooter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sharpshooter loads up on a big right hand but Fitzgerald slips the punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carter Fitzgerald showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fitzgerald 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carter Fitzgerald!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marlon Gibbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samy Radjansky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Radjansky has chosen Suriname Music as his entrance music. Marlon Gibbs could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Samy Radjansky's chin.
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Solid boxing
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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, Marlon Gibbs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Samy Radjansky!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Sandra Marshall and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gibbs with a poor takedown
and Radjansky counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gibbs thinking.
Gibbs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Radjansky is fending him off so far but Gibbs persists. Nope, Radjansky circles away and we're back to standing.
Radjansky works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gibbs has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad The Island in the buildup to the fight.
Radjansky lands with a hook. Gibbs tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Radjansky jabs Gibbs to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Radjansky thuds a left hand into Gibbs's body.
Radjansky scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gibbs in his tracks.
Radjansky lands with a good body shot.
Radjansky looks to throw the jab but Gibbs is out of range.
Gibbs closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Radjansky is trying to maintain the position but Gibbs is very close to passing his half guard.
Gibbs takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibbs looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gibbs works his foot free and advances to mount.
Gibbs looking to secure an arm triangle but Radjansky defends it well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Radjansky can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gibbs takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs scoring with strikes but Radjansky is staying in there.
Radjansky is working to get back to half guard.
Radjansky blocking the ground and pound.
Gibbs working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Gibbs is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Radjansky is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marlon Gibbs!
An out of breath Marlon Gibbs thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Samy Radjansky spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank You very much.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Lykkebjerg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Brandon Steel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Karl Lykkebjerg!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Bart Greer and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lykkebjerg shoots in looking for a takedown but Steel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lykkebjerg's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lykkebjerg fails with the takedown
and Lykkebjerg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lykkebjerg shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Steel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brandon Steel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karl Lykkebjerg.
Lykkebjerg darts in trying to clinch
and Steel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lykkebjerg takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Steel lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lykkebjerg tries to score with a low kick but Steel moves his leg out of the way.
Lykkebjerg tries to clinch but Steel moves away
enabling Steel to counter with a crisp jab.
Lykkebjerg shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Steel counters by clinching up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brandon Steel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steel cracks Lykkebjerg with an open hand slap.
Steel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lykkebjerg stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lykkebjerg tries to move into range but Steel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lykkebjerg with a poor takedown
and Lykkebjerg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steel digs a good hook to Lykkebjerg's body.
Lykkebjerg misses with a takedown
and Steel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steel is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Steel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lykkebjerg at a distance.
Lykkebjerg looks winded!
Lykkebjerg walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lykkebjerg on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steel moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lykkebjerg takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Steel lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lykkebjerg doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Steel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lykkebjerg takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Steel looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lykkebjerg on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Steel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Steel lands with an overhand left.
Lykkebjerg wants to clinch but Steel slips to the side
and Steel counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Steel thuds a left hand into Lykkebjerg's body.
Steel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Steel displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Steel scores with a body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Steel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel connects with a body shot.
Steel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Steel connects with a body shot that sends Lykkebjerg's belly button to the back.
Steel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Steel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lykkebjerg looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Steel lands a lovely overhand right.
Lykkebjerg ducks right into an uppercut from Steel.
Steel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lykkebjerg's head.
Lykkebjerg takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Steel throws a combination. Lykkebjerg tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lykkebjerg is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel stuns Lykkebjerg with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Steel with a hook.
Steel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lykkebjerg's head.
Steel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Steel lands a jab to the head.
Steel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lykkebjerg's head backwards.
Steel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lykkebjerg's head backwards.
Lykkebjerg is still on wobbly legs! Can Steel finish him?
A shot to the liver by Steel. Beautiful body shot.
Lykkebjerg seems to have recovered his senses.
Steel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Steel cracks Lykkebjerg with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steel lands with a right hand.
Steel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Steel's corner calls for a 1-2. Steel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Steel dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lykkebjerg needs to keep his hands up - Steel had a free shot at his head there.
Steel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steel throws a good cross that connects.
Lykkebjerg with a poor takedown
and Steel makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lykkebjerg fails with the takedown
and Steel counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Steel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lykkebjergs head.
Steel is pressed up against the cage. Lykkebjerg has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Steel down to the mat. Steel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Brandon Steel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karl Lykkebjerg.
Steel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lykkebjerg's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lykkebjerg fails with the takedown.
Lykkebjerg takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lykkebjerg is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lykkebjerg eats them both and turns towards Steel to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nice shot by Steel.
Lykkebjerg is trying desperately to land a takedown but Steel is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Lykkebjerg.
Steel throws a combination. Lykkebjerg tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Steel cracks a nice hook into Lykkebjerg's ribs.
Lykkebjerg takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lykkebjerg on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Steel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Brandon Steel is winning the standup battle so far.
Steel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lykkebjerg takes a jab right on the kisser.
Steel stalks Lykkebjerg and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lykkebjerg's face. Lykkebjerg staggers backwards, shaken.
A shot to the liver by Steel. Beautiful body shot.
Steel throws a good cross that connects.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A nice combination there by Steel.
Steel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lykkebjerg.
Steel scores with a shot to the body.
Lykkebjerg tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Steel swivels and escapes.
Lykkebjerg's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Steel connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lykkebjerg scrambles back to his feet.
Steel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Steel with a nice cross.
Steel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lykkebjerg's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel scores with a body shot.
Steel lands a nice looking body shot.
Lykkebjerg on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Steel lands a jab to the nose.
Lykkebjerg with a lazy takedown attempt
and Steel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steel lands a nice looking body shot.
Karl Lykkebjerg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Steel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lykkebjerg takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lykkebjerg has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lykkebjerg there as he acknowledges the shot.
Steel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Steel connects with the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lykkebjerg looks to clinch
and Steel makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Steel lands a right hook to the body.
Steel displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Steel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lykkebjerg shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Steel sprawls well. Steel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lykkebjerg gets slowly back to his feet.
Steel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lykkebjerg at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steel scores with a decent looking hook.
Steel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Steel dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Lykkebjerg with a lazy takedown attempt
and Steel counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Steel.
Lykkebjerg has Steel pressed against the cage, preventing Steel from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lykkebjerg tries to pull guard but Steel won't allow it.
Lykkebjerg looking for a takedown.
Brandon Steel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karl Lykkebjerg.
Steel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hand to the body from Steel.
Lykkebjerg has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Steel lands a body punch.
Steel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lykkebjerg backwards.
Steel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lykkebjerg or not.
Steel lands a shoulder strike.
Steel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel pushes Lykkebjerg back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lykkebjerg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Steel lands a body shot in the clinch.
Steel effectively controlling the action here.
Steel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Steel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lykkebjerg can do to turn this around?
Steel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel scores with a sloppy right hand. Lykkebjerg should have avoided that one.
Steel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lykkebjerg misses with a takedown
and Steel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lykkebjerg has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lykkebjerg there as he acknowledges the shot.
Steel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lykkebjerg has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Steel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steel scores with a jab to the body.
Steel lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steel shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lykkebjerg eats them both and turns towards Steel to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Steel jabs at Lykkebjerg's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lykkebjerg looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Steel connects with a body shot.
Lykkebjerg walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lykkebjerg takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A shot to the liver by Steel. Beautiful body shot.
Lykkebjerg takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Steel scores with the left hand. Lykkebjerg knows he should have avoided that one.
Good shot there by Steel.
Steel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lykkebjerg looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Steel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Steel moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel lands a body shot.
Steel lands with a nice combination. Lykkebjerg backs away looking to recover.
Nice straight punches there by Steel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Steel.
Steel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lykkebjerg's head.
Lykkebjerg gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Steel gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brandon Steel!
Brandon Steel decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between BarRock Chester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Knock Out (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chester comes to the cage accompanied by Fit For A King - Bitter end. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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280 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, BarRock Chester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Knock Out!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Bart Greer and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chester shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Out is trying to defend but Chester finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Out is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chester scores with a couple of nice shots.
Out avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chester.
Chester working Out over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chester frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Out is trying desperately to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Out is squirming around, avoiding Chester's attempts to control the action.
Out is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Out avoids a series of strikes thrown by Chester.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Out can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chester trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Out is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Out is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Out might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chester haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Out looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Chester can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Out is looking to escape.
Chester putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chester working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Out keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Out tries to lock up and control but Chester gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chester connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Out keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chester is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Out is surviving well by controlling Chester's body position as best he can.
Chester manages to capitalize on a mistake by Out to take his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Out looking very determined here, making life difficult for Chester.
Chester is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Out is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). BarRock Chester!
After the fight, BarRock Chester 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Conan Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Tycoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tycoon has chosen Monkey Business as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Conan Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mike Tycoon!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Bart Greer and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Tycoon finds it's target.
Tycoon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gracie counters with a nice uppercut.
Gracie throws a jab when Tycoon was well out of range.
Tycoon misses with a straight right.
Gracie punishes Tycoon's body with a nice straight punch.
Gracie takes one on the button.
It looks like Conan Gracie has been cut.
Tycoon throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
Tycoon takes the fight into the clinch.
Tycoon struggles to land a body shot inside as Gracie controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
Tycoon lands a body shot.
Tycoon can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
Tycoon scores with a shot to the side of Gracie's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tycoon tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Tycoon back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tycoon.
Tycoon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tycoon misses with the head strike.
Tycoon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracie's elbow.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tycoon is pressed up against the cage. Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tycoon down to the mat. Tycoon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tycoon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Tycoon.
A slow jab from Tycoon misses its intended target.
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tycoon manages to avoid it.
Tycoon lands a head shot.
Gracie has been working on his boxing with his coaches at KING OF PAIN in the buildup to the fight.
Tycoon lands a nice hook to Gracie's body. Gracie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tycoon slips under a jab.
Tycoon blocks a head kick by Gracie.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Gracie throws a jab when Tycoon was well out of range.
Tycoon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gracie takes a swing at Tycoon's ribcage but misses.
Tycoon throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
Tycoon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gracie swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gracie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tycoon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tycoon drops Gracie with a naaaaasty hook - Gracie is in real trouble here! Tycoon dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Tycoon!
A very excited looking Mike Tycoon made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Omar Harrak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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193 lbs
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Basic striking
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Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bobby Brown!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Omar Harrak!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Santiago Holmes and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Harrak.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Harrak paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brown is looking to clinch.
Harrak tries to keep at a distance but Brown has taken the fight into the clinch.
Harrak lands with a light punch inside.
Brown decides to pull guard.
Brown is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Harrak frees his head nicely. Oh but Brown has switched to an armbar! Harrak is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Bobby Brown!
Bobby Brown is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath Bobby Brown thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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