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LH7: Strife vs Ottelee PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uber Reem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Uber Reem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Michael Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Santiago Holmes and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crunch! Reem slams his shin into Thomas's torso.
Reem tries to clinch but Thomas moves out of range.
Reem lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thomas circles away quickly and effectively.
Thomas should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
A head kick misses from Reem.
Reem throws a head kick that misses.
Reem throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reem drives through and clinches with Thomas against the cage.
Reem breaks the clinch.
Reem drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Thomas gets tackled into the cage by Reem. Reem maintains the clinch.
Thomas is trying to break free.
Thomas is trying to break the clinch but Reem has him pressed against the cage.
Reem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reem wants to clinch.
Thomas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thomas drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
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!
Reem regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reem wants to get back to full guard.
Reem knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thomas on the ground.
Thomas is trying to work for a kimura but Reem is defending well.
Reem is looking for a sweep. Thomas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Reem pushes Thomas off looking to stand but Thomas dives back in and keeps control.
Thomas moves into full mount! Reem won't be happy about that!
Reem is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Thomas lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Thomas throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Reem because Thomas loaded up on that one.
Thomas lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Reem hang on?
Reem working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reem tries to lock up and control but Thomas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Thomas goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Reem turns into him and now he's in Thomas's guard.
Reem wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving.
Reem throwing strikes but missing.
Thomas wriggles free and stands up.
Thomas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reem moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas moves out of range of the body kick.
Thomas circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas gets tackled into the cage by Reem. Reem maintains the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Thomas's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Reem escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reem tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thomas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thomas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thomas circles away from the clinch attempt.
It seemed like Thomas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good shot there by Thomas.
Reem moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thomas avoids the body shot from Reem.
Reem moves into range and connects with a jab.
It looks like Michael Thomas has been cut.
Reem pivots, looking for a leg kick but Thomas is out of range and Reem settles back down.
Thomas keeps the fight on the outside.
It seemed like Thomas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thomas has managed to clinch.
Thomas wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thomas tries to break the clinch but Reem is controlling the position.
Thomas has had enough of the clinch but Reem keeps him there for the moment.
Reem leaning against his opponent.
Reem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reem throws a sloppy head kick and Thomas moves out of range easily.
Thomas works Reem's body with a nice hook.
Reem pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A combination from Thomas does no damage.
Reem tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reem misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Uber Reem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Thomas!
Thomas misses with a double jab.
Thomas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reem.
Reem tries to clinch there but Thomas circles away.
Reem backing away here, and Thomas unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Reem misses with a double jab
and Thomas makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Thomas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thomas gets a clinch.
We've been informed that Thomas has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Thomas is trying to push Reem away but Reem has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael Thomas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Thomas's cut.
That's time! Reem's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Thomas moves out of range of the leg kick from Reem.
Reem lands a big head kick that sends Thomas tumbling to the mat! Reem takes a step backwards and waves Thomas back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Thomas is rocked!
Uber Reem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thomas shoots for a takedown but Reem saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thomas lands with a hook. Reem tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thomas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Reem ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reem fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reem cracks Thomas with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Reem has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Thomas to stand back up!
Thomas is still on wobbly legs! Can Reem finish him?
Reem throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thomas.
Thomas switches off momentarily and Reem cracks him with a monster right hand! Thomas topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Reem dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Reem!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Uber Reem!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Lattimore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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24
202 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bobby Gunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rick Lattimore!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Dirk Anderson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lattimore closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lattimore works on Gunn's body with a couple of short punches.
Gunn jumps guard but Lattimore stands there with Gunn around his waist. Gunn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lattimore lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gunn.
Lattimore lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gunn or not.
Lattimore makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lattimore utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gunn takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Bobby Gunn has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gunn slowing the pace effectively.
Gunn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lattimore gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gunn is trying to push Lattimore away but Lattimore has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Gunn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lattimore doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lattimore utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lattimore lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lattimore working Gunn over with knees to the body.
Lattimore doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gunn jumps guard but Lattimore turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gunn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lattimore doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lattimore can't find room to land a body shot as Gunn controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Gunn fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn has Lattimore pressed against the cage.
Lattimore can't find room to land a body shot as Gunn controls the action.
Lattimore lands a nice knee to the body.
Lattimore presses Gunn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Gunn.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lattimore obliges.
Lattimore lands a nice shot to the body.
Gunn working hard to break the clinch.
Gunn prevents a body shot from Lattimore.
Lattimore lands a nice shot to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gunn blocks a body shot from Lattimore.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn is trying to break free.
Lattimore lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gunn takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lattimore tries to work over Gunn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lattimore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gunn tries to circle away but Lattimore has him pinned against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Lattimore.
Lattimore with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Lattimore.
Lattimore lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gunn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lattimore prevents it.
Gunn wants a takedown but no success here.
Gunn is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lattimore lands a good knee to the midsection. Gunn won't want to take too many of those.
Lattimore lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lattimore lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gunn.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lattimore.
A right handed body shot lands from Lattimore.
Gunn missing with knees to the body.
Lattimore looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lattimore cracks Gunn with a nice body shot.
Lattimore lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lattimore doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lattimore works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hand to the body from Lattimore.
A knee to the head by Lattimore.
Good body shot from Lattimore.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Lattimore dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Gunn's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lattimore gets a clinch.
Gunn tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lattimore smiles and moves away.
Gunn misses with a double jab.
Lattimore gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lattimore gets underhooks to prevent Gunn's takedown attempt.
Gunn prevents a body shot from Lattimore.
Gunn wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Gunn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lattimore.
A short body shot lands from Lattimore as the two fighters clinch.
Lattimore keeps control of Gunn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lattimore lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gunn.
Rick Lattimore seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gunn is stalling here.
Lattimore lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn tries to circle away but Lattimore has him pinned against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gunn trying to stall but Lattimore improves his position.
Knees to the body from Lattimore.
A short body shot lands from Lattimore as the two fighters clinch.
Lattimore is working Gunn over against the cage.
Gunn is looking to break free of the clinch but Lattimore has double underhooks.
Gunn wants to take the fight to the mat but Lattimore manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Lattimore.
Lattimore works on Gunn's body with a couple of short punches.
Gunn wants to stall.
Lattimore misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn can't break the clinch.
Lattimore throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lattimore tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gunn's elbow.
Lattimore landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lattimore putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gunn in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lattimore lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Lattimore.
Lattimore keeps control of Gunn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lattimore lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lattimore cracks Gunn with a nice body shot.
Lattimore has Gunn pressed against the cage, preventing Gunn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lattimore prevents Gunn from breaking the clinch.
Lattimore stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lattimore landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lattimore landing knees to the head.
Lattimore misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lattimore lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Lattimore.
A hook to the body from Lattimore.
Lattimore lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gunn.
Lattimore lands a knee to the body.
A right hand to the body from Lattimore.
Lattimore connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Lattimore.
Lattimore pushes Gunn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lattimore with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lattimore lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gunn.
Lattimore landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lattimore putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gunn in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Lattimore.
Lattimore connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gunn's face.
Gunn tries to break free but Lattimore pushes him back against the cage.
Gunn wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lattimore lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lattimore lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gunn.
Lattimore putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gunn in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gunn jumps guard but Lattimore turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lattimore landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Lattimore showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bobby Gunn's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Lattimore lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lattimore has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gunn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lattimore moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gunn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gunn has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lattimore lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rick Lattimore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Lattimore rushes Gunn and presses him up against the cage.
Lattimore scores with a knee to the head.
Lattimore misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lattimore lands a good knee to the midsection. Gunn won't want to take too many of those.
Lattimore landing knees to the body.
Lattimore tries a body shot but Gunn blocks it.
Lattimore works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lattimore goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lattimore works on Gunn's body with a couple of short punches.
Lattimore works on Gunn's body with a couple of short punches.
Gunn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lattimore landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by Lattimore.
Lattimore struggles to land a body shot inside as Gunn controls his hands.
Lattimore tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gunn's elbow.
Lattimore is leaning against Gunn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lattimore has Gunn pressed against the cage, preventing Gunn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gunn is trying to break the clinch but Lattimore has him pressed against the cage.
Gunn is looking for a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Lattimore.
Lattimore connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gunn's face.
Gunn has had enough of the clinch but Lattimore keeps him there for the moment.
Lattimore misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lattimore works on Gunn's body with a couple of short punches.
Lattimore managing to block the knees to the body from Gunn.
Lattimore scores with a knee to the head.
Gunn tries to pull guard but Lattimore forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lattimore lands a good knee to the midsection. Gunn won't want to take too many of those.
Lattimore pushes Gunn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Lattimore.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lattimore connects with a knee to the head.
Lattimore lands a knee to the head.
Bobby Gunn's cut is getting worse.
Lattimore tries to work over Gunn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Lattimore.
Lattimore with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lattimore is leaning against Gunn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A hook to the body from Lattimore.
Lattimore landing knees to the body.
Lattimore lands a shot to the body.
Lattimore lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lattimore lands a knee to the head.
Lattimore lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn takes a knee right on the jaw!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lattimore keeps control of Gunn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Lattimore as the two fighters clinch.
Lattimore lands a body punch.
Lattimore landing knees to the body.
Lattimore working Gunn over with knees to the body.
Lattimore digs a right hand into Gunn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gunn's gas tank.
Lattimore lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lattimore lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gunn or not.
Lattimore throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lattimore obliges.
Bobby Gunn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rick Lattimore is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lattimore lands a hook that snaps the head of Gunn backwards.
Lattimore works on Gunn's body with a couple of short punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rick Lattimore comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lattimore 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 24:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 24:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick Lattimore!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Luigiano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Sapp (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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264 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Big right hand |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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, Mario Luigiano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bob Sapp!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Bart Greer and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sapp works Luigiano's body with a nice hook.
Sapp clinches up with Luigiano and pushes him back against the cage.
Luigiano tries to work over Sapp's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sapp throws a punch but it's blocked by Luigiano.
A head punch on the inside from Sapp fails to land.
Luigiano tries to work over Sapp's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Luigiano throws a punch but it's blocked by Sapp.
Luigiano blocks a body shot from Sapp.
A left hand lands to the body for Luigiano.
Sapp has a couple of punches blocked by Luigiano.
Luigiano lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Luigiano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sapp blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Luigiano fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Luigiano.
Sapp blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Luigiano scores with a shoulder strike.
Luigiano struggles to land a body shot inside as Sapp controls his hands.
Luigiano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Luigiano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luigiano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sapp scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Luigiano prevents a body shot from Sapp.
Luigiano lands with a short shot to the head.
Luigiano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sapp.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luigiano.
Luigiano misses with some punches.
Luigiano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sapp lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Luigiano backwards.
Luigiano scores with a shot to the side of Sapp's head.
Sapp throws a head punch that misses.
Sapp's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Luigiano as Sapp tries to tie him up.
Luigiano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sapps head.
Nice body punch from Luigiano - that landed with a thud.
Sapp misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sapp fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Luigiano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sapp is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luigiano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sapp moves into range and clinches up with Luigiano.
Luigiano pushes off and lands a massive hook that knocks Sapp out cold! The fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mario Luigiano!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dick Block (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Hellsfyre (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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145 lbs
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dick Block!
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, Damien Hellsfyre!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Peter Branson and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Block shoots for a double leg takedown but Hellsfyre sprawls well. He's pushed Block's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Block.
Block looks for a takedown but Hellsfyre sprawls well.
Hellsfyre looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Block. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hellsfyre slaps away a takedown attempt from Block, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Block or perhaps it was just good defense by Hellsfyre, which made it look bad.
Hellsfyre shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Block's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hellsfyre tries to free his leg and advance position but Block is retaining full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hellsfyre working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Hellsfyre avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hellsfyre stops Block from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hellsfyre keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Block's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Block trying to keep a closed guard but Hellsfyre is proving a slippery customer.
Block has momentary wrist control but Hellsfyre slips an elbow through the middle.
Block looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hellsfyre is one step ahead there.
Hellsfyre missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hellsfyre engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hellsfyre sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Block's guard.
Hellsfyre is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hellsfyre lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hellsfyre seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Block is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hellsfyre scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hellsfyre takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Block trying to control but Hellsfyre postures up.
Hellsfyre working Block over with strikes.
Block taking some punishment here, with Hellsfyre in his half guard.
Hellsfyre controlling the action here.
Hellsfyre drops an elbow to the side of Block's head.
Hellsfyre looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Block with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hellsfyre is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Block on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hellsfyre blocks the strikes from Block.
Hellsfyre lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hellsfyre tries to pass to full mount but Block defends it.
Hellsfyre is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Block trying to hold on to Hellsfyre's head to control him but Hellsfyre postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Hellsfyre dominated that round.
That's time! Block's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Block shoots for a double leg takedown but Hellsfyre sprawls well. He's pushed Block's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hellsfyre avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Block tries to close the distance and clinch but Hellsfyre swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Block darts in trying to clinch
enabling Hellsfyre to counter with a crisp jab.
A low kick from Block is predictable there
and Hellsfyre counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hellsfyre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Block swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hellsfyre postures up and lands a big shot to Block's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Block looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hellsfyre puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hellsfyre lands strikes from half guard.
Hellsfyre drops an elbow to the side of Block's head.
Hellsfyre with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Hellsfyre.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hellsfyre content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Block is looking for a sweep. Hellsfyre is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hellsfyre throwing shots but Block is blocking nicely.
Hellsfyre controlling the action here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hellsfyre lands a nice short elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Block gets back to full guard.
Hellsfyre preventing the sweep.
Hellsfyre is in close to Block's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hellsfyre is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hellsfyre postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hellsfyre working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Block utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hellsfyre content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hellsfyre throws a shot from downtown. Block moves away and avoids it.
Hellsfyre has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Block tries for a takedown but Hellsfyre circles away easily
and Hellsfyre counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hellsfyre stays in close to Block's body and controls the position.
Hellsfyre is working Block over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hellsfyre makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hellsfyre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hellsfyre landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hellsfyre content to stall in guard here.
Damien Hellsfyre has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hellsfyre stands and throws Block's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hellsfyre in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hellsfyre is staying tight to Block's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Hellsfyre is continuing to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Block tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Hellsfyre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Block has a takedown stuffed.
Hellsfyre feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hellsfyre is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hellsfyre landing some decent shots from guard.
Hellsfyre is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hellsfyre content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hellsfyre postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Block trying to control the position.
Hellsfyre's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hellsfyre slips nicely into half guard.
Block avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hellsfyre.
Hellsfyre landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hellsfyre controlling the action here.
Hellsfyre looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Block with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hellsfyre drops an elbow to the side of Block's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hellsfyre works his way into full mount!
Hellsfyre lands a nice shot to the head.
Hellsfyre lands a nice shot to the head.
Hellsfyre connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hellsfyre tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Block taking shots to the head.
Hellsfyre punishing his opponent with strikes.
Hellsfyre with shots to the head and body - Block looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hellsfyre sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hellsfyre is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Block is rocked!
Block taking shots to the head.
Hellsfyre is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Oh Block is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hellsfyre content just to control the position here.
Block seems to have got his legs back now.
Block in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The referee warns Block that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hellsfyre looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Hellsfyre with the ground and pound from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Hellsfyre connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Damien Hellsfyre is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hellsfyre controlling from mount.
Block is bucking up trying to escape but Hellsfyre cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Block is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hellsfyre is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hellsfyre landing shots from mount.
Hellsfyre with the ground and pound from mount.
Hellsfyre is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Block can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Dick Block has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hellsfyre looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damien Hellsfyre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hellsfyre 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 26:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damien Hellsfyre!
Our winner, Damien Hellsfyre, 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Kristian Berg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Egor Osipov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kristian Berg!
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, Egor Osipov!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Santiago Holmes and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berg closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Osipov quickly recovers to half guard.
Osipov taking some punishment here, with Berg in his half guard.
Berg throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Osipov has hold of Berg's hands but Berg slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Berg could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Osipov is in trouble now - Berg has advanced to mount!
Osipov tries to hold on but Berg pushes him away.
The referee warns Osipov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Berg working the ground and pound effectively.
Berg lands a heavy elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Osipov is desperately trying to improve his position but Berg has a good base and remains in mount.
A nice elbow there by Berg.
Berg landing strikes from the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berg dominating with strikes here.
Osipov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Berg is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Osipov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Berg with the ground and pound from mount.
The referee warns Osipov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berg scoring with strikes but Osipov is staying in there.
Osipov is working to get back to half guard.
Osipov wants to control but Berg is having none of it.
Berg lands a big elbow.
Berg lands a nice shot to the head.
Berg with shots to the head and body - Osipov looks very uncomfortable down there.
Osipov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Osipov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Berg looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
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!
Osipov gets back to full guard.
Berg works over Osipov with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osipov has his foot on Berg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Berg works his way back into a safe position though.
Berg is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Osipov keeping full guard, as Berg tries to pass.
Berg scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Berg landing some decent shots from guard.
Berg with a nice head shot there.
Berg postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Osipov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Osipov looks winded!
Berg distracts Osipov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Berg got a little sloppy there for a moment and Osipov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Berg has managed to get both his arms back between Osipov's legs - danger averted.
Berg with a nice head shot there.
Berg scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berg advances to half guard.
Berg scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Berg scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Berg scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Berg looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Osipov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Berg connects with a nice short shot to Osipov's temple.
Berg working the head and body with strikes.
Berg lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Berg working the head and body with strikes.
Berg working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Berg looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Osipov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Berg looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Berg scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Berg lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berg is nestled in close to Osipov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Berg is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Berg scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Berg is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Berg is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Berg is looking to pass Osipov's guard but actually Osipov recovers to full guard.
Berg working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Osipov's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Berg cracks Osipov with a solid left hand.
Berg content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Berg is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kristian Berg dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Berg fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Berg dives in and scores a takedown into Osipov's guard.
Berg scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Osipov is trying to control the position but Berg postures up.
Kristian Berg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Osipov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Berg escapes and throws Osipov's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Berg is working Osipov over with some ground and pound from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berg looks up at the clock and then as Osipov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Berg smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Berg lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Berg working the body and head with strikes.
Berg is looking to take a break and control but Osipov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Osipov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Berg connects with a decent elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osipov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Osipov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Berg lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Berg lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Osipov down.
Osipov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Berg connects with a decent elbow.
Berg grinds an elbow into Osipov's temple.
Osipov struggling a bit here.
Osipov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Berg connects with a decent elbow.
Osipov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Osipov is trying to control Berg's posture but Berg avoids it.
Osipov is breathing heavily.
Berg landing a few strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berg works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Berg trying to control the action but Osipov is working from the bottom.
Osipov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Berg off and has taken his back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Berg prevents Osipov from getting a body triangle.
Osipov gets his hands free as Berg looks to control.
Berg fending off the submission attempt from Osipov.
Berg turns into Osipov and is now in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berg postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Berg postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Berg postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Osipov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Berg defends well.
Osipov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Osipov has momentary wrist control but Berg slips an elbow through the middle.
Berg chips away with some ground and pound.
Berg content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Berg lands a couple of elbows.
Osipov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Berg defends well.
Berg postures up and lands a big shot to Osipov's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berg connects with a couple of short punches.
Berg keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Osipov's head.
Berg working some strikes from top position.
Osipov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Berg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Berg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Berg connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Berg's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Berg lands a couple of elbows.
Berg makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Osipov is looking for a triangle but Berg pushes his legs off easily.
Berg working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Osipov's head.
Berg connects with a couple of short punches.
Berg has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berg landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kristian Berg dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Berg shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Osipov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Osipov trying to control the position.
Berg stands and throws Osipov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Osipov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Berg connects with a decent elbow.
Osipov is trying to control Berg's posture but Berg avoids it.
Berg lands a decent elbow from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berg working the ground and pound.
Berg tries to move to mount but Osipov blocks the move with his legs.
Osipov tries to bench press Berg off him but Berg keeps the position.
Berg cracks Osipov with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Osipov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berg working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Berg scores with punches from side control.
Berg avoids the strikes from the bottom by Osipov.
Osipov on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Berg working the head and body with strikes.
Berg lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Berg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Osipov can do to turn this around?
Osipov on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Berg working the ground and pound.
Osipov is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Berg lands a decent elbow from side control.
Osipov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Osipov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Berg cracks Osipov with a big right hand but Osipov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berg scores with punches from side control.
Berg scoring with punches and elbows.
Berg lands some shots froms side control.
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!
Berg scoring with punches and elbows.
Berg lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Berg creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Osipov on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Berg working the body and head with strikes.
Berg scores with punches from side control.
Berg scores with a couple of short elbows.
Berg works to advance to full mount. Osipov defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Osipov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Berg landing strikes from the mount and Osipov is in trouble!
Berg in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Berg putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osipov is trying desperately to improve position.
Berg with a couple of short strikes.
Osipov working to try and regain half guard.
Berg in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Berg cracks Osipov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Berg breaks from Osipov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Berg landing strikes from the mount.
Berg working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Berg with good strikes from the mount here!
Berg lands a big shot there that rocks Osipov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Berg fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Berg lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Osipov hang on?
Berg putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berg postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Osipov looks a forlorn figure.
Osipov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Berg raining down hammerfists from mount.
Berg lands a big elbow.
Osipov is in a horrible position here. Berg smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Berg in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Osipov is bucking up trying to escape but Berg cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Osipov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Berg lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Berg landing punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice elbow there by Berg.
Egor Osipov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kristian Berg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Berg takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kristian Berg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Berg, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:26
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:26
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kristian Berg!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Buzzard Jigsawz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronald Railgun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Buzzard Jigsawz has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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175 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Buzzard Jigsawz!
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, Ronald Railgun!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Bart Greer and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jigsawz jabs at Railgun's body.
Jigsawz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Railgun. Railgun circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Railgun.
An attempted straight right counter from Jigsawz misses the target.
Jigsawz lands a jab to the head.
Railgun closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jigsawz's guard.
Jigsawz keeping full guard, as Railgun tries to pass.
Railgun sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Jigsawz doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Railgun paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Jigsawz - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Buzzard Jigsawz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between CM Punk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcos Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcos Souza acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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, CM Punk!
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, Marcos Souza!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Sandra Marshall and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Punk fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Souza has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Souza stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Souza wants it to stay on the feet.
Souza lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Punk at a distance.
A jab from Souza misses.
Souza lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Punk shoots in and drives through. Souza sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for CM Punk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Punk shoots for a double leg takedown but Souza sprawls well. He's pushed Punk's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Souza tries to counter by closing the distance.
Souza throws a jab when Punk was well out of range.
Punk has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
CM Punk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza throws a body punch but Punk moves out of range.
Punk appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Punk shoots in and drives through. Souza sprawls well.
Punk looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Souza is fending him off so far but Punk persists. Nope, Souza circles away and we're back to standing.
Punk sets himself, and Souza steps forward looking for the clinch! Punk avoids it this time.
Punk shoots in but Souza avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Punk sets himself, and Souza steps forward looking for the clinch! Punk avoids it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza missing with a left hand there. Punk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Punk shoots for a takedown but Souza saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Souza steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Punk.
Punk gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Punk shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Souza as he jumps to the side.
Souza tries to counter with a clinch but Punk shakes him off and moves away.
Punk has a takedown stuffed.
Souza steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Punk.
Souza pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Souza.
Punk throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Souza's waist but Souza gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Punk off to one side.
Marcos Souza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Souza misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Punk.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Punk is defended easily by Souza.
Nice takedown defense from Souza. No joy for Punk on that attempt.
Punk sets himself, and Souza steps forward looking for the clinch! Punk avoids it this time.
Souza throws a jab but it's blocked by Punk.
Nice uppercut there from Souza.
Punk shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Souza but Souza pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Punk ducks under a wild hook from Souza.
Souza loads up on a big right hand but Punk slips the punch.
Souza lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Souza.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punk fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Souza avoids it really well and circles away.
Punk shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Souza as he avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Punk.
Souza throws the left hand but Punk avoids the punch easily.
Souza scores with a shot to the body.
Punk is breathing heavily.
Punk looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Souza is fending him off so far but Punk persists. Nope, Souza circles away and we're back to standing.
Punk tries for a takedown but Souza sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Souza is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Souza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Punk appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Souza buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souza throws a shot from downtown. Punk moves away and avoids it.
Punk changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Punk fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Punk tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Souza defends well and Punk ends up having to push Souza into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Souza stuffs the takedown.
Souza wants to counter with a clinch but Punk pushes him away.
Souza tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Souza digs a good body shot into Punk's ribs.
Punk walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Punk takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Punk slips a jab from Souza.
Souza throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Punk stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Souza throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Punk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcos Souza dominated that round.
That's time! Punk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Punk takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Punk is trying hard to land a takedown here. Souza sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Punk is defended easily by Souza.
Souza wants to counter with a clinch but Punk pushes him away.
Souza throws a leg kick which misses Punk's front leg but catches the back leg as Punk tries to avoid it.
Souza has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza misses with a body shot.
Souza misses with the combination.
Marcos Souza seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Souza throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punk shoots in and drives through. Souza sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for CM Punk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Punk tries for a takedown but Souza sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Souza wants to counter the offense by Punk and move into the clinch position.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Punk.
Souza tries to counter by closing the distance.
Souza throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Souza lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Punk fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Souza tries to counter by closing the distance.
Punk dives in and grabs Souza's left leg, looking for a takedown. Souza pushes down on Punk's head and hops out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Punk shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Souza as he avoids it easily.
Souza wants to counter with a clinch but Punk pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Souza lands a jab to the nose.
Punk shoots for a double leg takedown but Souza sprawls well. He's pushed Punk's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Souza scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Souza throws a head kick but Punk moves out of range.
Punk takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Punk ducks right into an uppercut from Souza.
A nice inside leg kick there by Souza. That's going to slow Punk down.
Souza cracks Punk with an open hand slap.
Punk closes this distance looking for a takedown but Souza circles away.
Souza looks to score with a jab to the body but Punk is just out of range.
Souza misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza misses with a few strikes there.
Souza stuffs the takedown.
Souza stuffs the takedown attempt from Punk. Punk gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Souza. No joy for Punk on that attempt.
Souza wants to counter the offense by Punk and move into the clinch position.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Punk.
Souza steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Punk.
Souza looks to throw the jab but Punk is out of range.
Punk shoots in and drives through. Souza sprawls well.
Souza lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Punk at a distance.
Souza lands a right hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souza throws out a loose jab but Punk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Punk tries to counter with a takedown but Souza is quick to defend against it.
Souza throws a hook but Punk blocks it.
Punk shoots in for a takedown but Souza shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Punk changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Souza tries to avoid it but Punk manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Souza to the ground. Souza escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Souza wants to counter the offense by Punk and move into the clinch position.
Souza scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Souza lands a nice looking body shot.
Punk fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Souza avoids it really well and circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Souza throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Punk.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcos Souza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Souza scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Punk doesn't seem bothered though.
Punk looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Souza is fending him off so far but Punk persists. Nope, Souza circles away and we're back to standing.
Punk sets himself, and Souza steps forward looking for the clinch! Punk avoids it this time.
Souza looks to land a left hand but Punk moved out of range nicely.
Punk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Punk shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
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.
Punk passes to full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza can't escape the position.
Punk 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 one minute gone in the round.
Punk looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Punk avoids the attempt from Souza to control.
Souza is looking to get to half guard.
Punk trying to control but Souza is having none of it.
Punk wants to finish this one by submission but Souza is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Punk.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Punk trying to keep a closed guard but Souza is proving a slippery customer.
Punk is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Punk is working hard here to advance position.
Souza trying to control but Punk is working from the bottom.
Punk is looking for a triangle but Souza pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza looking to pass the guard.
Punk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
CM Punk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Souza trying to stand up but can't free himself from Punk's guard.
Souza postures up.
Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Punk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Souza wanted to stand there but Punk had control of the position.
Punk is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Punk trying to control the position.
Souza wants to control from the top but Punk keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Souza got a little sloppy there for a moment and Punk has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Souza has managed to get both his arms back between Punk's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
CM Punk showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Souza has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 26:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 26:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcos Souza!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Omar Harrak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lawrence Wun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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193 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Omar Harrak!
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, Lawrence Wun!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Sandra Marshall and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wun misses with a low kick.
Harrak rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wun counters with a body kick.
Wun looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wun cracks the inside of Harrak's front leg.
Harrak misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Wun misses.
Harrak lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Harrak thows a left - swing and a miss!
Harrak thuds his right hand into Wun's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wun thuds his shin into the meat of Harrak's side.
Harrak swinging wildly here.
Wun lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A leg kick checked by Harrak.
Wun looks to land a body kick but Harrak moved away.
Wun throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A counter left hand to the body from Harrak misses its target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Wun.
Harrak with a hook.
Harrak throws the left hand but Wun avoids the punch easily.
Wun looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Harrak misses with a left hand
and Wun counters with a good low kick that Harrak was not able to check.
Harrak swings for the body but Wun moves out of range.
Harrak takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wun looks to throw the jab but Harrak is out of range.
Harrak throws out a loose jab but Wun uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wun ducks under a wild hook from Harrak.
A little jabbing left from Wun on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wun throws a head kick that misses.
Wun is looking to slow Harrak down with leg kicks.
Omar Harrak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wun misses with a head kick.
Wun dodges the punch combination from Harrak.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrak checks a leg kick.
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!
Wun misses with a hook
and Harrak counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wun thinking.
Harrak scores with a nice right hand.
Wun lands a front kick.
Harrak misses with a body shot.
Harrak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wun.
Good exchange - Harrak coming out on top.
Wun throws a front kick that sends Harrak stumbling back into the cage.
Wun throws a wild body kick that Harrak sees coming a mile off.
Harrak lands a really nice looking cross but Wun seems unphased.
Wun connects with a leg kick. Harrak looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wun throws a low kick but it's checked well by Harrak.
Harrak looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wun moves away.
Good shot there by Harrak.
Wun slips under a jab.
Wun lands a high kick!
Harrak has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wun.
Both fighters circling a little - Wun finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Harrak will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Wun staying out of range there.
Harrak misses with a looping left.
Harrak instigates a clinch.
Wun is trying to pull guard but Harrak has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Wun fails to land.
Harrak lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Harrak pushes Wun back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Harrak lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wun is looking to break free of the clinch but Harrak has double underhooks.
Harrak scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Harrak.
Wun misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wun throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Harrak.
Wun lands a left hand that snaps the head of Harrak backwards.
Harrak working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Harrak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harrak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harrak jabs Wun to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wun takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice body punch from Harrak.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Harrak dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wun takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wun misses with an uppercut
and Harrak counters with a stiff right hand.
Wun drops his hands momentarily and Harrak takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wun is rocked!
It looks like Lawrence Wun has been cut.
Harrak missing with a left hand there. Wun was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Harrak looks to land a left hand but Wun moved out of range nicely.
Wun throws out a loose jab but Harrak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harrak lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wun at a distance.
Harrak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wun moves away.
Harrak clinches up against the cage.
Harrak lands a body punch.
Harrak is working Wun over against the cage.
Harrak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Harrak punishes Wun's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harrak looks to land a combination but Wun avoids it well.
Wun replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Harrak blocks it well.
Wun looks for the body kick but Harrak saw that one coming.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Harrak here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wun gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Harrak moves into the clinch successfully.
Harrak stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wun is breathing heavily.
Harrak is working Wun over against the cage.
A short left from Harrak.
A nice right hand lands inside from Harrak.
Harrak scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wun is still on wobbly legs! Can Harrak finish him?
Harrak lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Harrak creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Wun with a big uppercut! Wun tries to clinch up but Harrak pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Wun to the mat! Wun covers up and Harrak unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Omar Harrak!
Omar Harrak decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cloud Strife (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kuha Ottelee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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255 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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238 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Cloud Strife!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kuha Ottelee!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, David Hoff and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ottelee gets a clinch.
Ottelee blocks a body shot from Strife.
Ottelee is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Strife misses with a punch on the inside.
Strife doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Strife misses with a body punch.
Ottelee has Strife pushed against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Strife.
A short uppercut from Strife.
Strife blocks an elbow strike.
Ottelee throws an elbow that misses.
Strife misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strife blocks a body shot from Ottelee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottelee looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strife.
Ottelee blocks a body shot from Strife.
Strife blocks an elbow strike from Ottelee.
Ottelee throws a head punch that misses.
Strife definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ottelee is trying to maintain a safe position but Strife gets an underhook and turns Ottelee into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ottelee obliges.
Ottelee comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ottelee.
Strife lands a right hand.
Ottelee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ottelee misses with a punch to the body.
Strife takes an elbow to the forehead.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Strife working aggressively here.
Strife scores with a shot to the side of Ottelee's head.
Ottelee is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Strife can't find room to land a body shot as Ottelee controls the action.
Good body shot from Strife.
Ottelee looks winded!
Strife lands with a short shot to the head.
Strife working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right handed body shot lands from Strife.
Still in the clinch, Strife scores with a nice short uppercut.
It looks like Kuha Ottelee has been cut.
Strife lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Strife pushes Ottelee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Strife.
Strife is working Ottelee over against the cage.
Good body shot from Strife.
Strife lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ottelee backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Strife.
Strife lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ottelee or not.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Strife.
A shot in the inside from Strife.
Strife struggles to land a body shot inside as Ottelee controls his hands.
Strife lands with a left to the head.
Strife digs a right hand into Ottelee's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ottelee's gas tank.
Strife stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Strife tries a body shot but Ottelee blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Strife.
Strife lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strife.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Strife digs a right hand into Ottelee's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ottelee's gas tank.
Strife throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ottelees head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Strife.
Ottelee looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Strife lands a left hand.
Strife can't find room to land a body shot as Ottelee controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Strife.
Strife scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Strife softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Strife lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Strife.
A short uppercut from Strife.
A shot in the inside from Strife.
Still in the clinch, Strife scores with a nice short uppercut.
Strife lands a nice uppercut.
That has opened up Kuha Ottelee's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strife scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Strife lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Strife creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Strife.
Strife drops Ottelee onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Ottelee is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Ottelee is rocked!
Strife can't find room to land a body shot as Ottelee controls the action.
Ottelee is still on wobbly legs! Can Strife finish him?
Strife doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Strife prevents a body shot from Ottelee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strife lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ottelee backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ottelee just misses with a elbow thrown towards Strife's brow.
Ottelee seems to have recovered his senses.
Strife misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Strife.
Good body shot from Strife.
A right handed body shot lands from Strife.
Strife drops Ottelee onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Ottelee is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
The cut above Kuha Ottelee's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Strife drops Ottelee onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Ottelee is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Strife has a couple of punches blocked by Ottelee.
Strife stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Strife tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strife drops Ottelee onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Ottelee is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Strife swings wildly with an uppercut but Ottelee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strife lands a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice left hand lands by Strife.
A hook to the body from Strife.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ottelee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cloud Strife dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kuha Ottelee's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Strife jabs at Ottelee's body.
Strife drops Ottelee with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Ottelee looks back up at him and smiles so Strife waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Strife looks to score with a jab to the body but Ottelee is just out of range.
Strife instigates a clinch.
Strife goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ottelee is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Strife is keeping busy.
Cloud Strife has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Strife lands a left hand.
Kuha Ottelee's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strife scores with a nice hook to the head.
Strife tries to throw a body punch but Ottelee avoids it by throwing Strife back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Strife.
Strife lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Strife misses with some punches.
Ottelee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ottelee is breathing heavily.
Ottelee throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ottelee taking a breather.
Ottelee missing with knees to the body.
A short right from Strife on the inside.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kuha Ottelee's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Cloud Strife!
Cloud Strife retains his heavyweight title!
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