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Theater of Madness PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Niwat Chanpakdee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Crackland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tony Crackland has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Niwat Chanpakdee!
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, Tony Crackland!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Michael Johnstone and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chanpakdee throws a leg kick that misses.
Chanpakdee swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Crackland.
Chanpakdee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chanpakdee misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Crackland counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Chanpakdee is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Crackland's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Crackland's back!
Chanpakdee struggling to keep hold of the position.
Crackland wants to escape the position.
Crackland wants to control his opponent's hands but Chanpakdee gets his hands free.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crackland can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chanpakdee is riding his opponent, not letting Crackland buck him off.
Chanpakdee doesn't have the hooks in and Crackland manages to turn into his guard.
Chanpakdee wants to sweep here but Crackland controlling him for the moment.
Crackland with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Crackland working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Crackland with a flurry of punches that miss.
Crackland in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chanpakdee trying to keep a closed guard but Crackland is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chanpakdee working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crackland.
Chanpakdee utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chanpakdee trying to control the position here.
Chanpakdee looking to control.
Crackland throwing strikes from guard but Chanpakdee blocks nicely.
Crackland loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
My spies in Island Top Team inform me that Crackland has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Crackland won't allow Chanpakdee to get back to his feet.
Chanpakdee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chanpakdee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Crackland makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Crackland trying to control the position from guard on top but Chanpakdee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crackland postures up and lands a big shot to Chanpakdee's brow.
Chanpakdee pulls Crackland in close to prevent any damage.
Chanpakdee might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Crackland throws a big elbow that misses.
Crackland throwing strikes from guard but Chanpakdee blocks nicely.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Crackland chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chanpakdee can pounce on him.
Niwat Chanpakdee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chanpakdee throws a poor cross that misses
and Chanpakdee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crackland takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crackland throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crackland misses with an uppercut.
Chanpakdee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crackland.
Crackland dodges the punch combination from Chanpakdee.
Crackland is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Chanpakdee scores with a decent looking hook.
A combination from Chanpakdee does no damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chanpakdee scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Crackland doesn't seem bothered though.
Chanpakdee throws a series of punches but Crackland avoids them all with ease.
Chanpakdee digs a good hook to Crackland's body.
Crackland misses with a hook.
Chanpakdee is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Chanpakdee defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Crackland.
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 Niwat Chanpakdee will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Chanpakdee throws a one two combo.
Chanpakdee misses the shot to the body.
Chanpakdee lands with a big left! Crackland is wobbled badly! Chanpakdee comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Crackland to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Niwat Chanpakdee!
Niwat Chanpakdee made sure to mention his sponsor, Hellraiser FightGear in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Baked Ziti Esposito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reinaldo Novotas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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188 lbs
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198 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Baked Ziti Esposito !
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, Reinaldo Novotas!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Sandra Marshall and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Novotas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Esposito manages to avoid it.
Esposito misses with a hook
and Novotas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Esposito throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Novotas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Esposito definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A punch combination from Esposito misses.
Novotas loads up on a big right hand but Esposito slips the punch.
Novotas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Esposito .
It seemed like Novotas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Esposito paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Novotas's coach down at Island Top Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Novotas's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Esposito misses with a wild body shot.
Esposito takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novotas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Novotas scores with a jab. Esposito acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Esposito tries to bum rush Novotas with a series of wild strikes but Novotas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Esposito tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Novotas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Esposito scores with a crisp jab that stopped Novotas in his tracks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Novotas misses with a left hand
and Esposito counters with a nice uppercut.
Some bone on bone action there as Novotas checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Novotas let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Novotas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Novotas is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Esposito rather than just go for the knockout.
Esposito misses with a right hand
and Novotas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Esposito throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Novotas.
Novotas lands a body punch.
Esposito tries to work over Novotas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Esposito 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Esposito .
Esposito misses with a punch to the body.
Novotas misses with a body punch.
Novotas blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esposito misses with a body punch.
Esposito ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Esposito no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Novotas trying to control but Esposito is working from the bottom.
Esposito is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Novotas rolls with it to try and escape but Esposito cranks on the arm and Novotas is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Baked Ziti Esposito !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Nixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Perry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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212 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Richard Nixon!
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, Fred Perry!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Peter Branson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nixon.
A little jabbing left from Perry on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Perry gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nixon counters with a nice body shot.
Nixon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Perry shoots in looking for a takedown but Nixon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Perry's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nixon lands with a cross.
Nixon works the jab nicely.
Nixon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nixon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Perry takes one to the chin there.
Nixon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nixon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Perry misses with a lunging right hand
and Nixon counters with a stiff right hand.
Nixon moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nixon scores with a shot to the body.
Nixon has Perry up against the cage in a clinch.
Nixon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Perry backwards.
Perry drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Richard Nixon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred Perry.
Nixon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Perry goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nixon prevents it.
Nixon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nixon is working Perry over against the cage.
Perry drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Perry looks winded!
Nixon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Perry backwards.
Nixon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nixon is working Perry over against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perry is trying to drag Nixon to the mat but Nixon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nixon works on Perry's body with a couple of short punches.
A body shot lands from Nixon.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nixon lands a body punch.
Nixon digs a right hand into Perry's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Perry's gas tank.
Nixon lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short left from Nixon.
Nixon lands a left hand.
Nixon lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Nixon.
Nixon lands with a short shot to the head.
Nixon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nixon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nixon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Perry takes a shot to the head.
Nixon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Perrys head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nixon.
Nixon digs a right hand underneath Perry's ribcage. Perry let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nixon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nixon lands with a left to the head.
Nixon lands a hook that snaps the head of Perry backwards.
Nixon scores with a hook to the body.
Nixon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nixon scores with a shot to the side of Perry's head.
Nixon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nixon lands an uppercut.
Nixon is working Perry over against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Nixon.
A shot in the inside from Nixon.
A short uppercut from Nixon.
Nixon lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nixon gets through Perry's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nixon lands a left hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nixon.
Nixon scores with a hook to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Nixon.
Nixon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Nixon - that landed with a thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nixon lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nixon.
Nixon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Perry backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nixon.
Nixon lands with a light punch inside.
Nixon lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nixon.
A short right from Nixon on the inside.
Nixon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nixon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Perry backwards.
A hook to the body from Nixon.
Nixon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Nixon.
Nixon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Perry backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Nixon.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hand to the body from Nixon.
Nixon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nixon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Perrys head.
A shot in the inside from Nixon.
Nixon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Perry backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Nixon dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nixon connects with a body shot that sends Perry's belly button to the back.
Perry is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nixon punishes Perry's body with a nice straight punch.
Nixon digs a good hook to Perry's body.
Perry on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nixon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Perry's head.
Perry takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nixon lands with a cross.
Nixon with a nice cross.
Perry is rocked!
It's a brutal combination of punches from Nixon! Perry is backing up but he can't get away as Nixon lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Perry and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Richard Nixon!
Richard Nixon was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Prochazka Panagiotopoulos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dong Navarro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Panagiotopoulos comes to the cage accompanied by 2Pac feat. Eazy-E - Real Thugs. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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197 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Prochazka Panagiotopoulos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dong Navarro!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Daniel Franklin and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Navarro shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Navarro walks into a jab.
Navarro's coach down at Island Top Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Navarro's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Panagiotopoulos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Navarro counters with a right hand to the body.
Panagiotopoulos lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Navarro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Panagiotopoulos looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Navarro lands a glancing blow to the side of Panagiotopoulos's head.
Navarro throws a shot from downtown. Panagiotopoulos moves away and avoids it.
Navarro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from Navarro.
Navarro is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Panagiotopoulos throws a right hand that misses
enabling Navarro to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Navarro misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Navarro.
Navarro takes one to the side of the head.
Panagiotopoulos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Panagiotopoulos. Those never looked like landing.
Panagiotopoulos takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Panagiotopoulos fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Navarro, pushing him back against the cage.
Navarro swings wildly with an uppercut but Panagiotopoulos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Panagiotopoulos - that landed with a thud.
A short body shot lands from Panagiotopoulos as the two fighters clinch.
Navarro throws a punch but it's blocked by Panagiotopoulos.
Panagiotopoulos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Navarro backwards.
Panagiotopoulos struggles to land a body shot inside as Navarro controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Panagiotopoulos.
Navarro looks winded!
Panagiotopoulos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Navarro.
Panagiotopoulos misses with a body punch.
Panagiotopoulos is leaning against Navarro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from Panagiotopoulos.
Panagiotopoulos lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Panagiotopoulos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Panagiotopoulos misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Navarro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Panagiotopoulos's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Navarro.
A head punch on the inside from Panagiotopoulos fails to land.
Navarro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Panagiotopouloss head.
Panagiotopoulos has a couple of punches blocked by Navarro.
Panagiotopoulos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Panagiotopoulos definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A right hand to the body from Navarro.
Panagiotopoulos misses with the head strike.
Panagiotopoulos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Panagiotopoulos scores with a shoulder strike.
Navarro misses with the head strike.
Panagiotopoulos blocks an uppercut.
Panagiotopoulos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Panagiotopoulos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Panagiotopoulos lands a body shot.
Panagiotopoulos is leaning against Navarro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Navarro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Navarro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Panagiotopoulos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panagiotopoulos tries to throw a body punch but Navarro avoids it by throwing Panagiotopoulos back against the cage.
Navarro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Panagiotopoulos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Panagiotopoulos gets through Navarro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Panagiotopoulos pushes Navarro back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Panagiotopoulos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Panagiotopoulos can't find room to land a body shot as Navarro controls the action.
Panagiotopoulos has a couple of punches blocked by Navarro.
Panagiotopoulos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Navarro's elbow.
Panagiotopoulos blocks a body shot from Navarro.
Panagiotopoulos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Panagiotopoulos prevents a body shot from Navarro.
Panagiotopoulos lands with a right to the head.
Navarro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Panagiotopoulos misses with some punches.
Navarro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Panagiotopoulos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Panagiotopoulos is leaning against Navarro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Navarro.
A head punch on the inside from Navarro fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panagiotopoulos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Navarro's elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Panagiotopoulos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Navarro.
Panagiotopoulos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Panagiotopoulos tries to work over Navarro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Navarro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Panagiotopoulos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Navarro misses with a punch to the body.
Panagiotopoulos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Navarro's elbow.
Panagiotopoulos scores with a hook to the body.
Panagiotopoulos can't find room to land a body shot as Navarro controls the action.
Panagiotopoulos misses with some punches.
Panagiotopoulos can't find room to land a body shot as Navarro controls the action.
Panagiotopoulos throws a head punch that misses.
Navarro has a couple of punches blocked by Panagiotopoulos.
Panagiotopoulos blocks an uppercut.
Navarro can't break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Navarro fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Panagiotopoulos misses with a punch on the inside.
Navarro misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Prochazka Panagiotopoulos 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.
Panagiotopoulos lands an overhand right.
Navarro gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Panagiotopoulos lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Navarro at a distance.
Navarro falls off balance throwing a combination
and Panagiotopoulos holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Navarro takes a shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Panagiotopoulos.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Navarro.
Navarro working aggressively here.
Panagiotopoulos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Navarro blocks an uppercut.
Panagiotopoulos misses with the head strike.
Navarro lands a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Navarro.
Navarro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Panagiotopoulos tries to work over Navarro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Navarro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Panagiotopoulos backwards.
Panagiotopoulos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Navarro can do to turn this around?
Panagiotopoulos working aggressively here.
Navarro misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Navarro fails to land.
Panagiotopoulos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Navarro backwards.
Navarro working aggressively here.
Navarro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Prochazka Panagiotopoulos has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Navarro fails to land.
Navarro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Panagiotopoulos or not.
Navarro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Navarro fails to land.
Navarro misses with a punch on the inside.
Navarro can't find room to land a body shot as Panagiotopoulos controls the action.
Panagiotopoulos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Panagiotopoulos tries a body shot but Navarro blocks it.
Navarro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Panagiotopoulos tries a body shot but Navarro blocks it.
Panagiotopoulos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Panagiotopoulos tries to work over Navarro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panagiotopoulos swings wildly with an uppercut but Navarro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Panagiotopoulos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Navarro's elbow.
Navarro lands a nice uppercut.
Panagiotopoulos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panagiotopoulos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Navarro tries to work over Panagiotopoulos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Navarro.
Panagiotopoulos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Panagiotopoulos prevents a body shot from Navarro.
Navarro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Navarro fails to land.
Panagiotopoulos is leaning against Navarro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Navarro blocking some punches.
Panagiotopoulos has a couple of punches blocked by Navarro.
Panagiotopoulos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Navarro misses with some punches.
Panagiotopoulos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panagiotopoulos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Navarro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Navarro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Panagiotopoulos lands a nice shot to the body.
Navarro is breathing heavily.
Panagiotopoulos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Panagiotopoulos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Panagiotopoulos misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Panagiotopoulos.
Panagiotopoulos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Panagiotopoulos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Panagiotopoulos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Panagiotopoulos lands a nice shot to the body.
Navarro blocks a body shot from Panagiotopoulos.
Panagiotopoulos is working Navarro over against the cage.
Panagiotopoulos tries a body shot but Navarro blocks it.
Panagiotopoulos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Panagiotopoulos.
A short right from Panagiotopoulos.
Panagiotopoulos tries to throw a body punch but Navarro avoids it by throwing Panagiotopoulos back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panagiotopoulos throws a head punch that misses.
Navarro blocks a body shot from Panagiotopoulos.
A shot in the inside from Panagiotopoulos.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panagiotopoulos lands an uppercut.
Panagiotopoulos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Navarro throws a punch but it's blocked by Panagiotopoulos.
Panagiotopoulos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Panagiotopoulos scores with a hook to the body.
A hook to the body from Panagiotopoulos.
Panagiotopoulos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Navarro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Panagiotopoulos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Navarros head.
Navarro blocks a body shot from Panagiotopoulos.
Panagiotopoulos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Navarro tries to break free but Panagiotopoulos pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Navarro's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Navarro throws a punch but it's blocked by Panagiotopoulos.
Navarro misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Prochazka Panagiotopoulos dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Panagiotopoulos throws a body shot but no joy.
Panagiotopoulos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Navarro.
Navarro throws out a counter right but Panagiotopoulos avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Panagiotopoulos. Navarro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Panagiotopoulos uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Navarro throws a hook but Panagiotopoulos avoids it easily.
Panagiotopoulos is looking for a counter combo.
Panagiotopoulos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Navarro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Panagiotopoulos throws out the jab.
Navarro doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Panagiotopoulos throws an off balance right hand
and Navarro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Navarro misses with an uppercut
and Panagiotopoulos counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Panagiotopoulos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panagiotopoulos tries to work over Navarro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Navarro misses with a punch to the body.
Panagiotopoulos misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Panagiotopoulos.
Navarro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Navarro takes a shot to the head.
Panagiotopoulos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Navarro's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panagiotopoulos blocking some punches.
Panagiotopoulos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Navarro backwards.
Navarro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Panagiotopoulos blocking some punches.
Panagiotopoulos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Navarro backwards.
Navarro is rocked!
Panagiotopoulos drops Navarro onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Navarro is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Navarro is still on wobbly legs! Can Panagiotopoulos finish him?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Navarro.
Panagiotopoulos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Panagiotopoulos misses with the head strike.
Panagiotopoulos dips a shoulder and cracks Navarro with a mighty uppercut! Navarro falls back against the cage and Panagiotopoulos unloads with a barrage of strikes! Navarro is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Panagiotopoulos screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Prochazka Panagiotopoulos!
After winning the bout, Prochazka Panagiotopoulos thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kowaczkiewicz Jedrzekizchezna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grognak The Barbarian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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183 lbs
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kowaczkiewicz Jedrzekizchezna!
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, Grognak The Barbarian!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Sandra Marshall and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jedrzekizchezna throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice body punch from The Barbarian.
The Barbarian connects with a jab.
The Barbarian moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jedrzekizchezna takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jedrzekizchezna misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Barbarian lands with a shot to the body.
Jedrzekizchezna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Barbarian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Barbarian scores with the left hand. Jedrzekizchezna knows he should have avoided that one.
Jedrzekizchezna gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Jedrzekizchezna as the two fighters clinch.
The Barbarian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The Barbarian wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jedrzekizchezna misses with a punch to the body.
The Barbarian scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jedrzekizchezna blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Barbarian lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The Barbarian tries a body shot but Jedrzekizchezna blocks it.
Jedrzekizchezna doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jedrzekizchezna goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Barbarian misses with a punch on the inside.
The Barbarian looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jedrzekizchezna misses with a punch on the inside.
The Barbarian has a couple of punches blocked by Jedrzekizchezna.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Barbarian gets through Jedrzekizchezna's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jedrzekizchezna has a couple of punches blocked by The Barbarian.
The Barbarian misses with the head strike.
The Barbarian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Barbarian has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Barbarian jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Some wild striking there from The Barbarian.
The Barbarian slips under a jab.
Jedrzekizchezna tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jedrzekizchezna takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A cross from Jedrzekizchezna lands.
It looks like Grognak The Barbarian has been cut.
The Barbarian throws a looping overhand right but Jedrzekizchezna ducks down to avoid it.
Jedrzekizchezna is looking to clinch.
The Barbarian throws a lazy uppercut
and Jedrzekizchezna counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from The Barbarian.
The Barbarian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jedrzekizchezna was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The Barbarian moves out of range as Jedrzekizchezna strikes.
Jedrzekizchezna tries to clinch but The Barbarian is having none of it.
Jedrzekizchezna wants to clinch up but The Barbarian keeps it at a distance.
The Barbarian throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jedrzekizchezna counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Barbarian throws a body shot but no joy.
The Barbarian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jedrzekizchezna.
Jedrzekizchezna slips a jab from The Barbarian.
Jedrzekizchezna throws a looping overhand right but The Barbarian ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jedrzekizchezna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jedrzekizchezna misses with a right hand
and The Barbarian counters with a nice uppercut.
Jedrzekizchezna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jedrzekizchezna tries to clinch but The Barbarian moves out of range.
The Barbarian throws a combination that misses
and Jedrzekizchezna counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jedrzekizchezna drives through and clinches with The Barbarian against the cage.
Jedrzekizchezna misses with the head strike.
Jedrzekizchezna fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jedrzekizchezna lands with a left to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Jedrzekizchezna.
Jedrzekizchezna misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from The Barbarian.
Jedrzekizchezna goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Barbarian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grognak The Barbarian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Grognak The Barbarian's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The Barbarian takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The Barbarian throws a jab but it's blocked by Jedrzekizchezna.
The Barbarian tries to move into range but Jedrzekizchezna moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jedrzekizchezna sends The Barbarian crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Jedrzekizchezna is motioning to the referee to let The Barbarian up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
The Barbarian is rocked!
The Barbarian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The Barbarian is still on wobbly legs! Can Jedrzekizchezna finish him?
Jedrzekizchezna fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jedrzekizchezna rushes The Barbarian and presses him up against the cage.
Jedrzekizchezna makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jedrzekizchezna creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends The Barbarian's eyes rolling into the back of his head! The Barbarian drops to his knees and Jedrzekizchezna pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kowaczkiewicz Jedrzekizchezna!
Our winner, Kowaczkiewicz Jedrzekizchezna, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monarch Program (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monarch Program will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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280 lbs
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275 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Brock Lesnar!
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, Monarch Program!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Daniel Franklin and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar drops his hands momentarily and Program takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
It looks like Brock Lesnar has been cut.
Program misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lesnar.
Lesnar throws the left hand but Program avoids the punch easily.
Program takes a swing at Lesnar's ribcage but misses.
Lesnar lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lesnar throws a series of punches but Program moves out of range.
Lesnar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Program wants to clinch
and Lesnar counters with a stiff right hand.
Program just misses with a punch to the body.
Lesnar throws the left hand but Program avoids the punch easily.
Lesnar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Program.
A nice side step and Program releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Program looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lesnar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lesnar throws a big shot that misses.
Lesnar moves out of range of the strikes.
Program throws a body shot but no joy.
Lesnar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Program throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Program ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lesnar moves away.
Lesnar throwing a counter right hand but Program manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Program has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lesnar finds it's way round the side to connect with Program's head.
Program swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lesnar counters with a nice uppercut.
Program is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lesnar rather than just go for the knockout.
Lesnar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lesnar cracks Program with a good jab.
Program scores with a jab to the jaw.
Program lands with a shot to the body.
Program swings for the body but Lesnar moves out of range.
Program ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lesnar moves away.
Lesnar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lesnar closes the distance and clinches.
Lesnar lands a shot to the body.
Program throws a punch but it's blocked by Lesnar.
Lesnar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lesnar lands a hook that snaps the head of Program backwards.
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!
Lesnar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Program looks winded!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lesnar.
Lesnar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lesnar.
Lesnar drops Program onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Program is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Program is rocked!
It looks like Monarch Program has been cut.
Lesnar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Program is still on wobbly legs! Can Lesnar finish him?
Lesnar pushes Program back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Lesnar.
A hook to the body from Lesnar.
Program seems to have recovered his senses.
Lesnar drops Program onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Program is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
A short body shot lands from Lesnar as the two fighters clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Lesnar.
Lesnar drops Program onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Program is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Lesnar lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Program to his knees! Lesnar keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brock Lesnar!
A relieved looking Brock Lesnar 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Rokocoko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chico Cunha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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199 lbs
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190 lbs
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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, Joe Rokocoko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chico Cunha!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, David Hoff and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cunha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cunha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cunha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cunha has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Cunha has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rokocoko finds it's way round the side to connect with Cunha's head.
Cunha ducks under a wild hook from Rokocoko.
Rokocoko seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Cunha lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A slow jab from Rokocoko misses its intended target.
Chico Cunha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cunha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rokocoko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cunha walks into a straight right hand from Rokocoko.
Cunha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rokocoko.
A big left from Rokocoko misses.
Cunha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rokocoko.
Rokocoko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cunha, pushing him back against the cage.
Cunha prevents a body shot from Rokocoko.
Rokocoko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cunha backwards.
Rokocoko throws a punch but it's blocked by Cunha.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cunha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rokocoko scores with a shot to the side of Cunha's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rokocoko blocking some punches.
Cunha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rokocoko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cunha lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cunha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cunha lands a right hand.
Rokocoko lands a shot to the body.
Rokocoko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cunha lands a body shot.
Rokocoko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rokocoko misses with a punch on the inside.
Cunha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rokocoko swings wildly with an uppercut but Cunha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Rokocoko.
Rokocoko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rokocoko.
Rokocoko misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rokocoko throws a head punch that misses.
Cunha working aggressively here.
Cunha misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rokocoko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rokocoko lands a hook that snaps the head of Cunha backwards.
Cunha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rokocoko throws a head punch that misses.
Rokocoko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rokocoko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cunha makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cunha gets through Rokocoko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cunha blocking some punches.
Cunha lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rokocoko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cunha swings wildly with an uppercut but Rokocoko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rokocoko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cunha misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cunha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Cunha.
Rokocoko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rokocoko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rokocoko can't find room to land a body shot as Cunha controls the action.
Rokocoko has a couple of punches blocked by Cunha.
Cunha lands an uppercut.
Cunha makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rokocoko misses with a punch on the inside.
Cunha works on Rokocoko's body with a couple of short punches.
Cunha blocking some punches.
Rokocoko working aggressively here.
Rokocoko misses with a body punch.
Cunha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cunha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rokocoko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cunha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rokocoko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cunha pushes Rokocoko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rokocoko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rokocoko throws a punch but it's blocked by Cunha.
A short right from Rokocoko on the inside.
Rokocoko working aggressively here.
Cunha is working Rokocoko over against the cage.
Rokocoko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rokocoko lands a body shot.
Cunha works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cunha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rokocoko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rokocoko blocks a body shot from Cunha.
Cunha lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cunha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rokocoko misses with a punch on the inside.
Cunha lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cunha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rokocoko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
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 Joe Rokocoko 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.
Rokocoko throws a shot from downtown. Cunha moves away and avoids it.
Rokocoko throws an overhand right that lands on Cunha's shoulder, as Cunha tries to avoid the shot.
Rokocoko misses with an uppercut. Cunha saw that one coming.
Cunha looks to land a right hand but Rokocoko moved out of range.
Cunha lands a jab to Rokocoko's midsection.
Rokocoko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cunha.
Rokocoko misses with a hook. Cunha ducked under it nicely.
Rokocoko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cunha counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rokocoko swings for the body but Cunha moves out of range.
Rokocoko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cunha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rokocoko moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rokocoko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cunha, pushing him back against the cage.
Joe Rokocoko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice body punch from Cunha.
Cunha working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rokocoko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cunha blocks an uppercut.
Rokocoko misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rokocoko blocks a body shot from Cunha.
A head punch on the inside from Cunha fails to land.
Cunha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cunha pushes Rokocoko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rokocoko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cunha backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Cunha.
Cunha makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cunha misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Rokocoko.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rokocoko.
Rokocoko has a couple of punches blocked by Cunha.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cunha.
Rokocoko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rokocoko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rokocoko lands a body punch.
Cunha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rokocoko lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cunha lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rokocoko backwards.
Rokocoko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rokocoko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rokocoko misses with the head strike.
Rokocoko lands a left hand.
Cunha lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rokocoko tries to work over Cunha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cunha pushes Rokocoko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cunha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cunha lands with a right to the head.
Cunha tries to work over Rokocoko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cunha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rokocoko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cunha lands with a right to the head.
Cunha working aggressively here.
Cunha blocks an uppercut.
Rokocoko blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Cunha fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cunha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Cunha.
Cunha lands with a left to the head.
Cunha lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rokocoko backwards.
Cunha prevents a body shot from Rokocoko.
Rokocoko misses with some punches.
Rokocoko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rokocoko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rokocoko scores with a shot to the side of Cunha's head.
Cunha lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rokocoko misses with a punch to the body.
Cunha lands a right hand.
Cunha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Cunha.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cunha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cunha lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Cunha.
A right hand to the body from Cunha.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rokocoko blocking some punches.
Cunha lands with a left to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Cunha.
Cunha lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cunha misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Cunha as the two fighters clinch.
Cunha misses with a punch to the body.
Cunha lands a shoulder strike.
Cunha lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cunha pushes Rokocoko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cunha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rokocoko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cunha lands a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Cunha.
Cunha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rokocoko backwards.
Cunha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rokocoko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chico Cunha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Rokocoko misses with the combination.
Joe Rokocoko is winning the standup battle so far.
Rokocoko moves away from the strike by Cunha.
Cunha misses with an uppercut.
Cunha on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rokocoko slips a jab from Cunha.
Rokocoko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cunha missing with a left hand there. Rokocoko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cunha blocks a jab.
Cunha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rokocoko.
Cunha punishes Rokocoko's body with a nice straight punch.
Cunha throws an off balance right hand
enabling Rokocoko to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cunha moves out of range of the strikes.
Cunha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rokocoko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cunha.
Rokocoko is looking to counter punch.
Cunha stuns Rokocoko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rokocoko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cunha swings widly with a right hand
and Rokocoko counters with a stiff right hand.
Cunha misses the shot to the body.
Rokocoko connects with a single shot there.
Cunha comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rokocoko lands a slapping body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rokocoko walks into a left hand.
Cunha throws a hook but Rokocoko avoids it easily.
Rokocoko is looking to counter punch.
Cunha throws a body shot but no joy.
Cunha connects with a single shot there.
Cunha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rokocoko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cunha stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rokocoko moves out of range of the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Rokocoko tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Rokocoko.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cunha connects with a right hand. Rokocoko shakes it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Cunha misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Rokocoko misses the target.
Rokocoko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rokocoko missing with a left hand there. Cunha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cunha swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cunha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rokocoko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rokocoko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cunha was well out of range. Poor timing from Rokocoko.
A swing and a miss from Rokocoko.
Nice body punch from Cunha.
Cunha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cunha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rokocoko.
Cunha throws the left hand but Rokocoko avoids the punch easily.
Rokocoko misses the shot to the body.
Cunha misses the shot to the body.
Rokocoko tries to clinch there but Cunha circles away.
Rokocoko stuns Cunha with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Rokocoko.
Rokocoko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cunha manages to avoid it.
Cunha misses with a body punch
and Rokocoko counters with a nice body shot.
A big left from Rokocoko misses.
Cunha connects with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Cunha.
Cunha misses with a straight left.
Cunha misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rokocoko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cunha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rokocoko is looking to counter punch.
A big left from Rokocoko misses.
Rokocoko misses with a right hand
and Cunha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cunha throws a hook but Rokocoko blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rokocoko looks to land a right hand but Cunha moved out of range.
Cunha slips under a jab.
Cunha looks to score with a jab to the body but Rokocoko is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Rokocoko misses the target.
Cunha works the jab nicely.
Cunha throws a hook but Rokocoko avoids it easily.
Rokocoko misses the jab.
Rokocoko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cunha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Rokocoko backs off Cunha throws a huge counter combo but Rokocoko manages to avoid it all.
Rokocoko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cunha is looking for the big counter here.
Rokocoko takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rokocoko moves out of range as Cunha strikes.
Cunha missing with a left hand there. Rokocoko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chico Cunha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cunha has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chico Cunha!
Our winner, Chico Cunha, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamason Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blast Knobpunch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blast Knobpunch has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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255 lbs
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Brawler
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jamason Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Blast Knobpunch!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, David Hoff and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown drives through and clinches with Knobpunch against the cage.
Knobpunch ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Knobpunch no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Brown won't allow Knobpunch to sweep him here.
Brown wants to stand but Knobpunch has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Brown is sitting in close to Knobpunch's body. Knobpunch has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Brown is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Brown is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Knobpunch.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Blast Knobpunch!
Blast Knobpunch opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kingston Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kingston Brown has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Anthony Pettis's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Anthony Pettis!
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, Kingston Brown!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Daniel Franklin and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pettis lands a nice shot that snaps Brown's head back.
It looks like Kingston Brown has been cut.
Pettis misses with an uppercut. Brown saw that one coming.
Pettis blocks a jab.
Brown tries to clinch up
and Pettis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brown throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pettis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brown closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pettis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brown's corner calls for a 1-2. Brown obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
It looks like Anthony Pettis has been cut.
Brown dips to his left and cracks Pettis with an uppercut!
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch but Pettis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brown wants to clinch but Pettis slips to the side
and Pettis counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pettis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brown dips to his left and cracks Pettis with an uppercut!
Pettis is rocked!
Brown is stalking Pettis. Pettis circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Brown, and it's lights out! Pettis really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kingston Brown!
Kingston Brown is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Kingston 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zyd Xyd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Schultz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight 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, Zyd Xyd!
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, Chuck Schultz!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Santiago Holmes and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xyd slips under a jab from Schultz.
Xyd misses with a head kick.
Xyd comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Schultz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Xyd.
Schultz throws a fast counter high kick but Xyd manages to duck under it in time.
Xyd throws a lazy head kick
and Schultz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Schultz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Xyd jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Schultz throws a jab but it's blocked by Xyd.
Schultz misses with a hook.
Xyd appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Schultz has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Xyd.
Xyd bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Xyd fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Schultz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Schultz looks winded!
Xyd misses with a body shot
and Schultz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schultz misses with an uppercut
and Xyd counters with a nice body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Schultz crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Xyd - the referee stops the clock and Schultz gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Xyd. Schultz manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Schultz takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Xyd scores with a head kick.
It looks like Chuck Schultz has been cut.
Xyd throws a head kick that half lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xyd sends Schultz crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Xyd is motioning to the referee to let Schultz up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Schultz is rocked!
Xyd weaves into range and cracks Schultz right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Schultz goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Xyd is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zyd Xyd!
Zyd Xyd retains his heavyweight title!
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