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LH41: Sands vs Higuchi PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jari Joutsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas has chosen Let the body's hit the floor as his entrance music. Michael Thomas acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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27
223 lbs
4 - 6 - 0 |
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182 cm
20
226 lbs
3 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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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
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jari Joutsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Michael Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Dirk Anderson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joutsen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thomas under the eye.
Joutsen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Joutsen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Joutsen sizes up Thomas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Thomas walks into a straight right hand from Joutsen.
Joutsen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Thomas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Joutsen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Joutsen misses with a hook. Thomas ducked under it nicely.
Thomas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Thomas.
Thomas takes a swing at Joutsen's ribcage but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, jab by Thomas - just one landing.
Thomas is looking to clinch.
Jari Joutsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas takes one to the chin there.
Thomas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Thomas tries to work over Joutsen's front leg with a kick but Joutsen checks it.
Joutsen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Joutsen throws a big shot that misses.
Joutsen misses with the combination.
Thomas looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joutsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thomas.
Thomas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Joutsen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad The Island in the buildup to the fight.
Joutsen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Joutsen wants it to stay on the feet.
Joutsen's corner calls for a 1-2. Joutsen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Joutsen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Thomas feints a jab promting Joutsen to slip. Thomas then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Joutsen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A jab lands there for Joutsen.
Joutsen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thomas.
Joutsen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Joutsen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Thomas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Joutsen.
Joutsen misses with a looping left.
Thomas wants to counter the offense by Joutsen and move into the clinch position.
Joutsen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Thomas defending well as Joutsen loads up on a big left hand.
Thomas throws a body punch but Joutsen moves out of range.
Thomas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thomas shoots in but Joutsen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jari Joutsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Thomas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joutsen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nice defenses there by Thomas.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Joutsen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thomas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Joutsen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Joutsen throws a big shot that misses.
Thomas tries to counter by closing the distance.
A right-left combo lands from Joutsen.
Joutsen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thomas makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Joutsen scores with a punch to the head.
Thomas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Thomas is rocked!
Thomas dodges the punch combination from Joutsen.
Thomas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Joutsen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thomas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thomas tries to counter with a clinch but Joutsen shakes him off and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joutsen throws a right and a left that Thomas avoids nicely.
Thomas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Joutsen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Joutsen throws a jab when Thomas was well out of range.
Joutsen misses with a hook. Thomas ducked under it nicely.
Thomas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Joutsen finds it's way round the side to connect with Thomas's head.
Joutsen scores with a nice head shot.
Thomas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Thomas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Thomas walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Joutsen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Thomas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Joutsen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Joutsen looks to throw the jab but Thomas is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Joutsen misses the target.
Joutsen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Thomas slips under a jab from Joutsen.
Joutsen misses with a looping left.
As Joutsen backs off Thomas throws a huge counter combo but Joutsen manages to avoid it all.
Joutsen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Joutsen.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Joutsen.
Joutsen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Joutsen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Joutsen lands a shot to the body.
Thomas trying to control the position but instead, Joutsen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Thomas into the cage.
Thomas is trying to push Joutsen away but Joutsen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Thomas looking to stall.
A right hand to the body from Joutsen.
Thomas looking to slow down the pace here.
Thomas lands a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joutsen lands with a light punch inside.
Thomas is looking to control Joutsen's arms but Joutsen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Thomas has his back to the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Joutsen scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jari Joutsen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Joutsen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thomas's head.
Thomas slips under a jab from Joutsen.
Joutsen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Joutsen throws a looping overhand right but Thomas ducks down to avoid it.
Thomas throws out a counter right but Joutsen avoids it with no problem.
Thomas scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Joutsen misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Joutsen misses the target.
Joutsen looks to land a left hand but Thomas moved out of range nicely.
Thomas looks to score with a jab to the body but Joutsen is just out of range.
Joutsen misses with a straight right.
Thomas connects with a body shot.
Thomas tries to clinch but Joutsen moves out of range.
Joutsen missing with a left hand there. Thomas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Joutsen cracks Thomas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thomas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joutsen thuds his right hand into Thomas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Joutsen as he avoids it easily.
Joutsen throws the left hand but Thomas avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas walks into a left hand.
Joutsen cracks Thomas with a good jab.
Joutsen scores with a nice head shot.
Jari Joutsen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thomas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thomas throws a lazy right hand but Joutsen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Joutsen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jari Joutsen is winning the standup battle so far.
Thomas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Joutsen.
Thomas is still on wobbly legs! Can Joutsen finish him?
Thomas misses with the combination.
Thomas seems to have recovered his senses.
Thomas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Joutsen.
A swing and a miss from Joutsen.
Joutsen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Joutsen misses with a hook. Thomas ducked under it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Joutsen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thomas walks into a jab.
Thomas swings for the body but Joutsen moves out of range.
Joutsen throws a looping overhand right but Thomas ducks down to avoid it.
Thomas blocks a jab.
Joutsen thuds his right hand into Thomas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thomas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Joutsen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Joutsen sends Thomas crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Joutsen is motioning to the referee to let Thomas up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Joutsen missing with a left hand there. Thomas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thomas just misses with a punch to the body.
Joutsen lands a really nice looking cross but Thomas seems unphased.
Joutsen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Joutsen connects with a looping right hand.
Thomas scores with a shot to the body.
Joutsen feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Thomas sprawling to the canvas! Thomas rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Joutsen finish him?!
Joutsen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joutsen misses with a straight left.
Thomas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thomas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joutsen.
A swing and a miss from Joutsen.
Thomas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joutsen.
Michael Thomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Joutsen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thomas tries to clinch there but Joutsen circles away.
A big left from Joutsen misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thomas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Joutsen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thomas on the side of the head.
A jab from Joutsen misses.
Jab, jab by Joutsen - just one landing.
Joutsen throws an overhand right that lands on Thomas's shoulder, as Thomas tries to avoid the shot.
Joutsen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Joutsen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Joutsen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A combination from Thomas does no damage.
A right-left combo lands from Thomas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joutsen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Joutsen misses with a looping left.
Thomas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Joutsen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thomas misses with a body shot.
Thomas moves out of range of the strikes.
Joutsen throws a combination that misses
and Thomas counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Joutsen lands with a left to the head.
Joutsen lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Joutsen.
Joutsen stalling against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee is keeping an eye on Joutsen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Joutsen gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Thomas working Joutsen over with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jari Joutsen dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Thomas throws out a loose jab but Joutsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joutsen throws a hook but Thomas avoids it easily.
Joutsen misses the jab.
Thomas has closed the distance and engaged Joutsen in a clinch.
Joutsen lands a shot to the body.
Thomas has a couple of punches blocked by Joutsen.
A nice left hand lands by Joutsen.
A bit of stalling here from Joutsen.
Joutsen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thomas can do to turn this around?
Joutsen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Joutsen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Joutsen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Joutsen.
Joutsen drops Thomas onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Thomas is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
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!
Joutsen creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Thomas's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Thomas drops to his knees and Joutsen pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jari Joutsen!
The defeated Michael Thomas had this to say: 'Nobody win's all the time. Someone has to get lucky at least once in their life'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David McSwizzer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Sakuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
203 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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25
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, David McSwizzer!
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, Antonio Sakuraba!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Michael Johnstone and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakuraba fails with a takedown attempt.
McSwizzer is looking to counter punch.
McSwizzer 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.
McSwizzer looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Sakuraba shoots in looking for a takedown. McSwizzer tries to sprawl out of it but Sakuraba keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McSwizzer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like McSwizzer was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sakuraba fails with the takedown.
David McSwizzer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Sakuraba.
Sakuraba is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McSwizzer's half guard.
Sakuraba tries to stand but his hand is stuck under McSwizzer.
Sakuraba has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Island Top Team. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuraba blocks the strikes from McSwizzer.
Sakuraba seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
David McSwizzer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McSwizzer tries to bum rush Sakuraba with a series of wild strikes but Sakuraba uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from Sakuraba does no damage.
Sakuraba takes the fight into the clinch.
Sakuraba breaks from the clinch.
Sakuraba bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sakuraba stands up.
Sakuraba closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
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!
Sakuraba decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Sakuraba shoots in and bounces McSwizzer off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
McSwizzer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McSwizzer tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sakuraba shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakuraba decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
McSwizzer stuffs the takedown.
McSwizzer takes one on the button.
Sakuraba bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba decides to stand back up. Sakuraba steps back and let's McSwizzer get back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from McSwizzer as Sakuraba shoots in.
Sakuraba throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. McSwizzer tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sakuraba is in McSwizzer's guard.
Sakuraba decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sakuraba drives through with a takedown into McSwizzer's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sakuraba wants to get up but he can't break McSwizzer's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
McSwizzer wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Sakuraba is now in half guard.
Sakuraba gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba dives in and scores a takedown into McSwizzer's guard.
Sakuraba stands up from McSwizzer's guard - Sakuraba perhaps looking for a knockout.
McSwizzer slaps away a takedown attempt from Sakuraba, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sakuraba shoots in for a takedown but McSwizzer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sakuraba gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sakuraba breaks from the clinch.
Antonio Sakuraba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McSwizzer looks to score with a jab to the body but Sakuraba is just out of range.
Sakuraba tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McSwizzer defends well and Sakuraba ends up having to push McSwizzer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sakuraba gets a clinch.
Sakuraba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sakuraba connects with the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Sakuraba dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sakuraba.
Sakuraba decides to stand back up.
Sakuraba shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McSwizzer sprawls well. McSwizzer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sakuraba gets slowly back to his feet.
Sakuraba fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McSwizzer avoids it really well and circles away.
McSwizzer went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McSwizzer circles away from the clinch attempt.
McSwizzer seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McSwizzer swinging wildly here.
Sakuraba darts in and clinches McSwizzer up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good shot there by Sakuraba.
Sakuraba misses with a takedown attempt - McSwizzer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
David McSwizzer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Sakuraba.
McSwizzer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sakuraba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McSwizzer tries to keep at a distance but Sakuraba has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sakuraba manages to break the clinch.
Sakuraba closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McSwizzer to the mat! McSwizzer manages to get full guard.
McSwizzer is looking to stand back up but Sakuraba counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by McSwizzer.
Sakuraba stands up from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba lands a jab to the nose.
McSwizzer rushes Sakuraba and presses him up against the cage.
Sakuraba has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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!
Sakuraba breaks from the clinch.
McSwizzer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Antonio Sakuraba seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sakuraba looks for a takedown but McSwizzer sprawls well.
Sakuraba throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McSwizzer's waist but McSwizzer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sakuraba off to one side.
Sakuraba rushes McSwizzer and presses him up against the cage.
Sakuraba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sakuraba rushes McSwizzer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sakuraba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sakuraba pushes McSwizzer up against the cage in a clinch.
Sakuraba breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba darts in looking for a takedown but McSwizzer gets double underhooks and turns Sakuraba into the cage.
Sakuraba pushes McSwizzer up against the cage in a clinch.
Sakuraba manages to break the clinch.
Sakuraba has McSwizzer up against the cage in a clinch.
Sakuraba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McSwizzer slaps away a takedown attempt from Sakuraba, before circling back to the center of the mat.
David McSwizzer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McSwizzer tries to bum rush Sakuraba with a series of wild strikes but Sakuraba uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McSwizzer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sakuraba is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sakuraba fails with a takedown attempt.
Sakuraba shoots in looking for a takedown. McSwizzer tries to sprawl out of it but Sakuraba keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McSwizzer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McSwizzer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sakuraba was well out of range. Poor timing from McSwizzer.
McSwizzer gets caught napping as Sakuraba dives in and scores a takedown. McSwizzer manages to retain guard.
McSwizzer is working an open guard so Sakuraba takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Sakuraba shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McSwizzer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McSwizzer gets caught flat footed, as Sakuraba shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sakuraba gets to his feet. McSwizzer looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sakuraba slips a jab and a cross from McSwizzer.
Sakuraba darts in looking for a takedown but McSwizzer gets double underhooks and turns Sakuraba into the cage.
Sakuraba shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sakuraba tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McSwizzer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Sakuraba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sakuraba moves into the clinch.
Sakuraba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sakuraba takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sakuraba shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McSwizzer as he avoids it easily.
McSwizzer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sakuraba closes the distance and clinches up with McSwizzer, looking for a takedown. Sakuraba pushes McSwizzer against the cage but McSwizzer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from McSwizzer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sakuraba showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McSwizzer.
Sakuraba looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McSwizzer trying to control but Sakuraba postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sakuraba stands up from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McSwizzer's guard.
McSwizzer is wriggling around but Sakuraba manages to pass to half guard.
McSwizzer is trying to get back to full guard.
Sakuraba decides to return to a standing position.
Sakuraba tries to close the distance and clinch but McSwizzer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sakuraba dives in and scores a takedown into McSwizzer's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba stands up and waves to McSwizzer to follow him.
Sakuraba shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McSwizzer defends it nicely.
David McSwizzer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Sakuraba.
Sakuraba clinches up against the cage.
Sakuraba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McSwizzer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sakuraba drives through with a takedown into McSwizzer's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
McSwizzer is looking to stand back up but Sakuraba counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by McSwizzer.
McSwizzer trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba trying to control but McSwizzer is having none of it.
McSwizzer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McSwizzer squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Sakuraba controlling from mount.
McSwizzer really wants to buck Sakuraba off and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sakuraba controlling from mount.
Sakuraba is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Sakuraba uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sakuraba.
Sakuraba stands up and beckons McSwizzer to his feet.
McSwizzer leaves Sakuraba with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Sakuraba really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sakuraba scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sakuraba moves into the clinch successfully.
Sakuraba manages to break the clinch.
Sakuraba is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like McSwizzer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sakuraba forces McSwizzer back against the cage and clinches.
Sakuraba tries to circle away but McSwizzer has him pinned against the cage.
Sakuraba manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuraba drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Sakuraba shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McSwizzer as he avoids it easily.
McSwizzer leaves Sakuraba with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba fails with a takedown attempt.
David McSwizzer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Sakuraba.
McSwizzer lands with a good body shot.
Some wild striking there from Sakuraba.
McSwizzer appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sakuraba shoots and misses
letting McSwizzer counter with a right hand.
Sakuraba misses with a combination
and McSwizzer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McSwizzer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sakuraba.
Sakuraba moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba breaks the clinch.
Sakuraba has closed the distance and engaged McSwizzer in a clinch.
Sakuraba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sakuraba shoots in and bounces McSwizzer off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McSwizzer is looking to stand up but Sakuraba isn't so interested in that idea.
Sakuraba stands up and waves to McSwizzer to follow him.
McSwizzer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sakuraba is looking for the big counter here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba shoots in for a takedown but McSwizzer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McSwizzer slaps away a takedown attempt from Sakuraba, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sakuraba throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little feinted left hand from McSwizzer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sakuraba instigates a clinch.
Sakuraba breaks from the clinch.
Sakuraba changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McSwizzer tries to avoid it but Sakuraba manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McSwizzer to the ground. McSwizzer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sakuraba gets a double leg takedown into McSwizzer's guard.
McSwizzer uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Sakuraba gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sakuraba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McSwizzer gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba wants to stand and escape but instead McSwizzer has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
McSwizzer has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sakuraba is proving hard to escape from.
McSwizzer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sakuraba on the ground.
Sakuraba is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. McSwizzer presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Sakuraba breaks from the clinch.
Sakuraba closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
McSwizzer is looking to regain half guard here but Sakuraba keeps moving and retains side control.
Sakuraba decides to stand up, so the ref orders McSwizzer to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Sakuraba dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Sakuraba is looking to clinch.
McSwizzer misses with a two punch combination.
Sakuraba has a takedown stuffed.
McSwizzer stuffs the takedown.
Sakuraba looks for a takedown but McSwizzer sprawls well.
David McSwizzer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Sakuraba.
Sakuraba closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McSwizzer is trying to force a seperation but Sakuraba has the dominant position.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuraba breaks the clinch.
McSwizzer misses with a wild combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sakuraba is defended easily by McSwizzer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba feints and as McSwizzer raises his hands in defense, Sakuraba changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sakuraba gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
McSwizzer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sakuraba.
It looked like McSwizzer was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sakuraba shoots in looking for a takedown. McSwizzer tries to sprawl out of it but Sakuraba keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McSwizzer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McSwizzer drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sakuraba sprawls and moves away.
Sakuraba lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba fails with the takedown.
Sakuraba moves into the clinch.
Sakuraba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McSwizzer swats away the attempt to clinch by Sakuraba.
McSwizzer is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sakuraba has a takedown stuffed.
McSwizzer is looking for a counter combo.
Sakuraba tries for a takedown but McSwizzer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from McSwizzer. Those never looked like landing.
A big left from McSwizzer misses.
Sakuraba has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sakuraba looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McSwizzer is fending him off so far but Sakuraba persists. Nope, McSwizzer circles away and we're back to standing.
Sakuraba doesn't manage to clinch there - McSwizzer circles away.
McSwizzer lands a really nice looking cross but Sakuraba seems unphased.
McSwizzer stuffs the takedown.
McSwizzer appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sakuraba gets tackled into the cage by McSwizzer. McSwizzer maintains the clinch.
Sakuraba manages to break the clinch.
McSwizzer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McSwizzer just misses with a punch to the body.
Sakuraba shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sakuraba was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
McSwizzer tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Despite having McSwizzer's back, Sakuraba says stuff this ground business - let's go for a knockout! McSwizzer seems baffled but is happy to be out of the difficult position!
Sakuraba shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McSwizzer defends it nicely.
Sakuraba lunges at McSwizzer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McSwizzer's hand.
David McSwizzer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Antonio Sakuraba is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sakuraba closes the distance and clinches.
Sakuraba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to David McSwizzer.
I think Sakuraba 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 45:50
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 46:50
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Sakuraba!
Antonio Sakuraba thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Swish Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benny Maxine (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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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Swish Hogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Benny Maxine!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Michael Johnstone and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Maxine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hogan is looking to counter punch.
Maxine has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hogan is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Maxine throws a chopping leg kick but Hogan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Maxine misses with a looping left.
Hogan is looking for a counter combo.
Hogan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Maxine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hogan throws a nice looking combination but Maxine bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hogan avoids the head kick by Maxine.
Hogan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Maxine wants to land a leg kick but Hogan is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogan rushes Maxine and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Maxine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Hogan.
With the fighters up against the cage, Maxine throws an elbow but misses.
Hogan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Hogan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maxine blocks an uppercut.
Hogan misses with a punch on the inside.
Hogan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hogan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maxine misses with a low kick as Hogan jumps back.
A low kick from Maxine is predictable there
and Hogan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hogan digs a good body shot into Maxine's ribs.
Maxine fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hogan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A quick step to the side and Hogan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A clash of legs there as Hogan blocks the low kick.
It looked like Hogan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Maxine.
Maxine connects with a solid leg kick.
Maxine throws a head kick that misses.
Hogan is looking to counter punch.
Maxine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hogan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogan's corner calls for a 1-2. Hogan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Maxine is rocked!
Hogan cracks Maxine's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Maxine slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Hogan can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Swish Hogan!
Swish Hogan bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lenny Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mitchell comes into the arena with Baha Men - Island Boy blaring out of the sound system. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tom Mitchell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lenny Gordon!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Santiago Holmes and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Mitchell lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gordon doesn't seem phased though.
Mitchell with a hook.
Gordon throws a leg kick but Mitchell checks it.
Mitchell fails with the takedown
and Mitchell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mitchell lands with a cross.
Gordon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gordon throws a head kick that misses.
Mitchell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gordon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mitchell somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell tries for a takedown but Gordon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Mitchell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gordon lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Tom Mitchell has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gordon to the ground. Mitchell is now in Gordon's guard.
Gordon working a defensive guard here.
Mitchell trying to control but Gordon is working from the bottom.
Gordon 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.
Our spies down at at Harambe Remembrance Hall inform us that Gordon has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Mitchell pushes down on Gordon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mitchell is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gordon is just riding it out for now. Mitchell eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gordon is defending against the submission attempts here by Mitchell.
Mitchell uses his free foot to push down on Gordon's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gordon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell trying to control but Gordon is having none of it.
Gordon tries to improve his position but Mitchell has taken his back! Mitchell has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Gordon tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Mitchell pushes Gordon away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tom Mitchell!
An out of breath Tom Mitchell 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Sunny Day (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcos Souza (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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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sunny Day!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Marcos Souza!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Daniel Franklin and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Day misses with a lunging right hand
and Souza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Souza rushes Day and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Souza scores with a nice short uppercut.
Souza is pushing Day up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Souza lands a shot to the body.
Souza misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Day misses with the head strike.
Souza prevents a body shot from Day.
Day tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've been informed that Souza has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Day swings wildly with an uppercut but Souza uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Souza.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Souza.
Souza is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Souza prevents a body shot from Day.
Souza struggles to land a body shot inside as Day controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Souza.
Day throws a punch but it's blocked by Souza.
Day swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day misses with the head strike.
Souza has a couple of punches blocked by Day.
Day blocks a body shot from Souza.
Day misses with a punch on the inside.
Day gets through Souza's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've been hearing reports that Day has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Souza swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Day swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Souza blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Day swings wildly with an uppercut but Souza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Day fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Souza scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Day.
Souza pushes Day back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Day.
Souza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Souza blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Souza.
Souza misses with a short punch on the inside.
Day struggles to land a body shot inside as Souza controls his hands.
Souza misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice left hand lands by Souza.
Day swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Souza is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Day tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Souza lands a right hand.
Souza misses with a punch on the inside.
Souza can't find room to land a body shot as Day controls the action.
Day lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Day lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Souza lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Day blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Souza lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Day.
A hook to the body from Souza.
Souza misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Souza.
Souza lands a shoulder strike.
Souza lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Day or not.
Souza tries a body shot but Day blocks it.
Day tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Souza's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza tries to throw a body punch but Day avoids it by throwing Souza back against the cage.
Souza prevents a body shot from Day.
Souza working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Souza lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Souza lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Day can't find room to land a body shot as Souza controls the action.
Souza blocks an uppercut.
Day lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Souza.
Day swings wildly with an uppercut but Souza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Day can't find room to land a body shot as Souza controls the action.
Souza blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Day pushes Souza back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Day throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Day working aggressively here.
Day blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Day tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Souza's elbow.
Souza tries to work over Day's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Day.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Day's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souza ducks under a wild hook from Day.
Souza wants to counter with a clinch but Day pushes him away.
Souza has managed to clinch.
Souza goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Souza misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Souza.
Day throws a head punch that misses.
Souza has Day pushed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Souza.
Day blocks an uppercut.
Souza working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Souza misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Day.
A nice right hand lands inside from Souza.
Souza throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Days head.
Souza misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Souza.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Day tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Souza tries a body shot but Day blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcos Souza dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Souza slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Souza on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Souza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Day.
Day tests Souza's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Day lands with a straight right. Souza didn't see that one coming.
A jab from Day misses.
Souza looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Souza misses with a few strikes there.
Day with a jab.
Day scores with a sloppy right hand. Souza should have avoided that one.
Day takes one to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Day misses.
Souza works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Souza misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day scores with a body shot.
Day throws a looping overhand right but Souza ducks down to avoid it.
Day sets himself, and Souza steps forward looking for the clinch! Day avoids it this time.
A punch lands to the side of Souza 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Souza works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Day misses with a jab to the body
letting Souza counter with a right hand.
Sunny Day seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Souza looks to land a right hand but Day moved out of range.
Souza lands a jab to the head.
Day throws out a loose jab but Souza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Souza.
Souza takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Day connects with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Day misses with a looping right.
Day rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Souza counters with a straight right hand.
Souza blocks a jab.
Souza has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza throws a hook but Day blocks it.
Nice uppercut lands for Souza. That snapped Day's head back.
Day throws a jab but it's blocked by Souza.
Day jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Souza swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Day smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Souza slips under a jab from Day.
Souza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Day throws out the jab.
Souza tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Day manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Day is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Souza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Day.
A telegraphed right hand from Day misses the target.
Souza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Day.
Day misses the body punch
and Souza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day throws a lazy uppercut
and Souza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Day throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Day uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Souza.
Day blocks a jab.
Souza lands a lovely overhand right.
Souza needs to keep his hands up - Day had a free shot at his head there.
A big right from Souza misses.
Day misses with a hook. Souza ducked under it nicely.
Souza steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Day.
Souza missing with a left hand there. Day was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Souza tries to clinch but Day moves out of range.
Sunny Day is winning the standup battle so far.
Day looks to land a combination. Souza sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Souza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Souza! But no joy.
A slow jab from Day misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Day scores with a body shot.
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!
Day lands a jab to Souza's midsection.
Day scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Day misses with a jab to the body
and Souza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Souza as he connects with a hook.
Day digs a good hook to Souza's body.
Day misses with a body shot
and Souza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Day scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Day scores with a hook.
Souza avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Souza scores with a jab to the jaw.
Souza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Day.
Day throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sunny Day will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Souza ducks under a wild hook from Day.
Day moves out of range as Souza strikes.
A big left from Day misses.
Souza walks into a left hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Day. That snapped Souza's head back.
Day works the jab nicely.
Day swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Souza tries to counter with a clinch but Day shakes him off and moves away.
Day ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Souza moves away.
Souza swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Day throws a big shot that misses.
Souza throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day throws a big shot that misses.
Souza swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Day pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Day throws a shot from downtown. Souza moves away and avoids it.
Day connects with a body shot.
A jab from Day does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Day misses the body punch
and Souza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Day throws a body shot but no joy.
Souza tries to counter by closing the distance.
Souza cracks Day with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Day smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Day throws a lazy uppercut
and Souza moves into the clinch.
Souza takes a shot to the head.
Day throws a punch but it's blocked by Souza.
Day misses with a punch to the body.
Day swings wildly with an uppercut but Souza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Day scores with a nice hook to the head.
Souza taking a breather.
A short left from Souza.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Day swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Souza.
Day swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Souza swings wildly with an uppercut but Day uses good head movement to avoid it.
Souza working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Souza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Souza throws a punch but it's blocked by Day.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Souza.
Day tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Souza throws a head punch that misses.
Souza misses with the head strike.
Souza looking to stall.
Day misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Souza.
Day misses with a hook to the ribs.
Day misses with a hook to the ribs.
Souza takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Souza.
A right hand to the body from Souza.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day prevents a body shot from Souza.
A nice left hand lands by Souza.
Souza lands a body punch in the clinch.
Souza misses with a hook from the clinch.
Souza blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Souza scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Souza.
Day prevents a body shot from Souza.
Day misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Day scores with a hook to the body.
Souza is struggling to control the position.
A head punch on the inside from Day fails to land.
Day misses with a hook from the clinch.
Souza scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Day struggles to land a body shot inside as Souza controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Day.
Day tries a body shot but Souza blocks it.
Souza lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souza lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Souza lands a body punch in the clinch.
Souza works on Day's body with a couple of short punches.
Souza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marcos Souza seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Souza misses with a hook to the ribs.
Souza keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Day's efforts to push away.
Souza's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Souza is leaning against Day and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Souza throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Days head.
Day digs a right hand underneath Souza's ribcage. Souza let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Day has a couple of punches blocked by Souza.
Day has a couple of punches blocked by Souza.
A hook to the body from Souza.
A hook to the body from Souza.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Day misses with a body punch.
Day tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marcos Souza.
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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcos Souza!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Caffey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Knezevic Siesztrzewitowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Siesztrzewitowski has chosen snoop dogg-serial killa as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Knezevic Siesztrzewitowski told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dave Caffey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Knezevic Siesztrzewitowski!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Sandra Marshall and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siesztrzewitowski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Caffey.
Siesztrzewitowski throws a counter combo.
Caffey misses with a looping left.
Siesztrzewitowski ducks under a wild hook from Caffey.
Caffey misses with a hook.
Caffey drops Siesztrzewitowski with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Siesztrzewitowski looks back up at him and smiles so Caffey waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
It looks like Knezevic Siesztrzewitowski has been cut.
Siesztrzewitowski slips under a jab.
Siesztrzewitowski unleashes a big counter combination but Caffey bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Siesztrzewitowski has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Siesztrzewitowski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Caffey.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Siesztrzewitowski scores with a body shot.
Siesztrzewitowski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Siesztrzewitowski lands a slapping body shot.
Siesztrzewitowski misses the shot to the body.
Caffey with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Siesztrzewitowski to score with a decent uppercut.
Caffey is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Siesztrzewitowski's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Siesztrzewitowski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Caffey takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Siesztrzewitowski moves into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Caffey.
A bit of stalling here from Caffey.
Caffey is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siesztrzewitowski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Caffey backwards.
Siesztrzewitowski scores with a shot to the side of Caffey's head.
Siesztrzewitowski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Siesztrzewitowski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Caffey backwards.
Siesztrzewitowski misses with a punch on the inside.
Siesztrzewitowski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Siesztrzewitowski tries to throw a body punch but Caffey avoids it by throwing Siesztrzewitowski back against the cage.
Siesztrzewitowski can't find room to land a body shot as Caffey controls the action.
Caffey stalling against the cage.
Siesztrzewitowski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Caffey's elbow.
Siesztrzewitowski lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siesztrzewitowski lands a body shot in the clinch.
Siesztrzewitowski tries a body shot but Caffey blocks it.
Caffey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Siesztrzewitowski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Caffey backwards.
Siesztrzewitowski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Siesztrzewitowski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Caffey blocks a body shot from Siesztrzewitowski.
Siesztrzewitowski misses with a body punch.
Siesztrzewitowski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Siesztrzewitowski lands with a light punch inside.
Siesztrzewitowski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Caffey taking a breather.
Siesztrzewitowski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siesztrzewitowski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Siesztrzewitowski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Caffey is breathing heavily.
Siesztrzewitowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Caffey tries to circle away but Siesztrzewitowski has him pinned against the cage.
Siesztrzewitowski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Caffey is trying to maintain a safe position but Siesztrzewitowski gets an underhook and turns Caffey into the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Caffey seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Siesztrzewitowski is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Caffey is trying to break the clinch but Siesztrzewitowski has him pressed against the cage.
Siesztrzewitowski presses Caffey against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Caffey blocks an uppercut.
Caffey manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Caffey misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siesztrzewitowski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Caffey looking to slow down the pace here.
Siesztrzewitowski struggles to land a body shot inside as Caffey controls his hands.
Siesztrzewitowski misses with a body punch.
Siesztrzewitowski misses with a punch to the body.
Siesztrzewitowski tries to work over Caffey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Siesztrzewitowski tries to throw a body punch but Caffey avoids it by throwing Siesztrzewitowski back against the cage.
Siesztrzewitowski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Caffey is struggling to control the position.
Siesztrzewitowski lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Knezevic Siesztrzewitowski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Knezevic Siesztrzewitowski's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A telegraphed right hand from Caffey misses the target.
Siesztrzewitowski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Siesztrzewitowski moves out of range as Caffey strikes.
Caffey throws a body shot but no joy.
Siesztrzewitowski looks to land a combination but Caffey avoids it well.
Caffey swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Caffey throws a hook but Siesztrzewitowski blocks it.
Dave Caffey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Siesztrzewitowski drives through and clinches with Caffey against the cage.
Knezevic Siesztrzewitowski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Caffey slows down the pace here.
Caffey blocks a body shot from Siesztrzewitowski.
Siesztrzewitowski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Caffey backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siesztrzewitowski misses with some punches.
Caffey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Caffey blocks a body shot from Siesztrzewitowski.
Siesztrzewitowski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siesztrzewitowski gets through Caffey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Siesztrzewitowski.
Siesztrzewitowski tries a body shot but Caffey blocks it.
Caffey prevents a body shot from Siesztrzewitowski.
A head punch on the inside from Siesztrzewitowski fails to land.
Siesztrzewitowski scores with a hook to the body.
Siesztrzewitowski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Siesztrzewitowski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Siesztrzewitowski.
Caffey blocks a body shot from Siesztrzewitowski.
Siesztrzewitowski misses with a body punch.
Caffey stalling.
Siesztrzewitowski can't find room to land a body shot as Caffey controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caffey prevents a body shot from Siesztrzewitowski.
Caffey is stalling here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Caffey - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Caffey for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Siesztrzewitowski.
Siesztrzewitowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Caffey.
Siesztrzewitowski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Caffeys head.
Siesztrzewitowski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Siesztrzewitowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Caffey stalling in the clinch but Siesztrzewitowski improves position.
Caffey wants to stall.
Siesztrzewitowski struggles to land a body shot inside as Caffey controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caffey takes a shot to the head.
Caffey blocks an uppercut.
Siesztrzewitowski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Siesztrzewitowski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Siesztrzewitowski fails to land.
Siesztrzewitowski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Siesztrzewitowski being controlled against the cage.
Siesztrzewitowski working aggressively here.
Siesztrzewitowski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Siesztrzewitowski tries to throw a body punch but Caffey avoids it by throwing Siesztrzewitowski back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caffey breaks the clinch.
Siesztrzewitowski lunges at Caffey with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Caffey's hand.
Caffey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Siesztrzewitowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Caffey throws a jab but it's blocked by Siesztrzewitowski.
Siesztrzewitowski moves out of range as Caffey strikes.
Siesztrzewitowski wants to counter with a clinch but Caffey pushes him away.
Caffey throws a shot from downtown. Siesztrzewitowski moves away and avoids it.
Siesztrzewitowski is looking for the big counter here.
Caffey looks to score with a jab to the body but Siesztrzewitowski is just out of range.
Siesztrzewitowski tries to counter by closing the distance.
Caffey throws a jab but it's blocked by Siesztrzewitowski.
Siesztrzewitowski misses with a body shot.
Caffey tries to keep at a distance but Siesztrzewitowski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Siesztrzewitowski pushes Caffey back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Siesztrzewitowski is leaning against Caffey and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Siesztrzewitowski misses with a body punch.
Siesztrzewitowski misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Knezevic Siesztrzewitowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Knezevic Siesztrzewitowski's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Caffey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A shot to the liver by Siesztrzewitowski. Beautiful body shot.
Siesztrzewitowski darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Caffey takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Siesztrzewitowski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Siesztrzewitowski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Caffey's elbow.
Siesztrzewitowski tries a body shot but Caffey blocks it.
Siesztrzewitowski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Siesztrzewitowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Siesztrzewitowski misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siesztrzewitowski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Caffey stalling.
Siesztrzewitowski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Caffey is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Siesztrzewitowski is keeping busy.
Siesztrzewitowski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caffey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Siesztrzewitowski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Caffey blocks a body shot from Siesztrzewitowski.
Siesztrzewitowski misses with a body punch.
Siesztrzewitowski lands with a right to the head.
Siesztrzewitowski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Caffey controlling the action here for a moment.
Siesztrzewitowski misses with a punch on the inside.
Siesztrzewitowski misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siesztrzewitowski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Siesztrzewitowski throws a head punch that misses.
Caffey blocks an uppercut.
Siesztrzewitowski tries to work over Caffey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Siesztrzewitowski tries to throw a body punch but Caffey avoids it by throwing Siesztrzewitowski back against the cage.
Caffey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Caffey misses with a lunging right hand
and Siesztrzewitowski counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Siesztrzewitowski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Caffey.
Siesztrzewitowski is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Caffey rather than just go for the knockout.
Siesztrzewitowski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A jab from Siesztrzewitowski does it's job there.
Caffey throws a hook but Siesztrzewitowski avoids it easily.
Siesztrzewitowski has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Siesztrzewitowski clinches with his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee is keeping an eye on Caffey - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Caffey is stalling here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caffey prevents a body shot from Siesztrzewitowski.
Siesztrzewitowski lands a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Caffey wants to stall.
Siesztrzewitowski has a couple of punches blocked by Caffey.
Siesztrzewitowski misses with a body punch.
Dave Caffey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Caffey just leaning against Siesztrzewitowski, taking a breather.
Siesztrzewitowski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Caffey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Siesztrzewitowski has closed the distance and engaged Caffey in a clinch.
Caffey blocks a body shot from Siesztrzewitowski.
Caffey prevents a body shot from Siesztrzewitowski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siesztrzewitowski struggles to land a body shot inside as Caffey controls his hands.
Caffey wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Caffey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Siesztrzewitowski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Siesztrzewitowski can't find room to land a body shot as Caffey controls the action.
Siesztrzewitowski gets through Caffey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Siesztrzewitowski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Caffey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Caffey trying to control the position but instead, Siesztrzewitowski has worked for underhooks and has pushed Caffey into the cage.
Caffey trying to stall but Siesztrzewitowski improves his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Siesztrzewitowski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knezevic Siesztrzewitowski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Siesztrzewitowski digs a right hand underneath Caffey's ribcage. Caffey let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
Knezevic Siesztrzewitowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Siesztrzewitowski winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Knezevic Siesztrzewitowski!
After winning the bout, Knezevic Siesztrzewitowski 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edipo Abner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kromog The Terror Of The Island (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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27
205 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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215 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Edipo Abner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kromog The Terror Of The Island!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Abner. That snapped The Terror Of The Island's head back.
Abner takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Abner takes a swing at The Terror Of The Island's ribcage but misses.
The Terror Of The Island throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abner throws a right hand that misses
and Abner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Edipo Abner has been cut.
The Terror Of The Island fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Abner tries to bum rush The Terror Of The Island with a series of wild strikes but The Terror Of The Island uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Abner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The Terror Of The Island's corner calls for a 1-2. The Terror Of The Island obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The Terror Of The Island lands a nice shot to the body.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a looping left.
Abner throws a body shot but no joy.
The Terror Of The Island looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Abner lands a straight punch to the body, keeping The Terror Of The Island at a distance.
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!
The Terror Of The Island slips a jab from Abner.
The Terror Of The Island lands a really nice looking cross but Abner seems unphased.
The Terror Of The Island lands a really nice looking cross but Abner seems unphased.
The Terror Of The Island swats away the attempt to clinch by Abner.
Abner gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Terror Of The Island's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Abner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Terror Of The Island moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts The Terror Of The Island, as that shot connected.
The Terror Of The Island throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Abner on the side of the head.
Abner is rocked!
Edipo Abner's cut is getting worse.
Abner is holding his hands too far apart here. The Terror Of The Island throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Abner is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kromog The Terror Of The Island!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vasilliy Kazakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guillermo Pecilli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guillermo Pecilli has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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146 lbs
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141 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vasilliy Kazakov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Guillermo Pecilli!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Sandra Marshall and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pecilli avoids the body shot from Kazakov.
Kazakov misses with a takedown
and Pecilli counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kazakov jumps guard but Pecilli stands there with Kazakov around his waist. Kazakov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pecilli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pecilli lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pecilli blocks an uppercut.
Kazakov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pecilli smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasilliy Kazakov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kazakov connects with the punch.
Kazakov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pecilli tries to clinch up but Kazakov circles away and keeps his distance.
Pecilli misses with a wild body shot.
Kazakov tries to counter with a takedown but Pecilli is quick to defend against it.
Kazakov throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pecilli just misses with a punch to the body.
Pecilli ducks under a wild hook from Kazakov.
Pecilli wants to counter the offense by Kazakov and move into the clinch position.
Kazakov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pecilli tries to avoid it but Kazakov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pecilli to the ground. Pecilli escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pecilli clinches up with Kazakov and pushes him back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Pecilli.
Pecilli can't find room to land a body shot as Kazakov controls the action.
Pecilli pushes Kazakov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pecilli is working Kazakov over against the cage.
Pecilli misses with the head strike.
Pecilli working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kazakov jumps guard but Pecilli turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kazakov tries to pull guard but Pecilli won't allow it.
Kazakov tries to pull guard but Pecilli holds him up against the cage and eventually Kazakov drops back down to his feet.
Kazakov blocks a body shot from Pecilli.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pecilli works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pecilli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pecilli misses with the head strike.
Pecilli tries a body shot but Kazakov blocks it.
Kazakov avoids a wild elbow strike from Pecilli.
Nice body punch from Pecilli - that landed with a thud.
Kazakov is looking to break free of the clinch but Pecilli has double underhooks.
Pecilli lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pecilli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kazakov's elbow.
Kazakov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kazakov is trying to pull guard but Pecilli turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pecilli misses with an elbow strike.
Pecilli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pecilli lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kazakov backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pecilli will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kazakov up against the cage.
A short right from Pecilli on the inside.
Pecilli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kazakov's elbow.
Kazakov tries to pull guard but Pecilli forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pecilli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kazakov pushes Pecilli back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pecilli can't find room to land a body shot as Kazakov controls the action.
Pecilli digs a right hand underneath Kazakov's ribcage. Kazakov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kazakov tries to pull guard but Pecilli forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kazakov is trying to pull guard but Pecilli turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pecilli stalling the fight.
Kazakov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pecilli just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazakov tries to keep at a distance but Pecilli has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pecilli blocks an uppercut.
Pecilli lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kazakov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kazakov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pecilli is working Kazakov over against the cage.
Pecilli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pecilli.
Pecilli is trying to stall.
Pecilli controlling the action here for a moment.
Pecilli letting Kazakov take a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guillermo Pecilli dominated that round.
That's time! Kazakov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pecilli looks to score with a jab to the body but Kazakov is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kazakov. Pecilli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kazakov looks to land a right hand but Pecilli moved out of range.
Pecilli closes the distance and clinches.
Pecilli trying to stall but Kazakov improves his position.
Pecilli lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pecilli will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kazakov up against the cage.
Kazakov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Pecilli. No joy for Kazakov on that attempt.
Kazakov looks to throw the jab but Pecilli is out of range.
Pecilli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kazakov.
Pecilli throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazakov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pecilli tries to avoid it but Kazakov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pecilli to the ground. Pecilli escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kazakov missing with a left hand there. Pecilli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kazakov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pecilli.
Kazakov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pecilli.
Kazakov just misses with a punch to the body.
Pecilli tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kazakov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pecilli has time to react.
Kazakov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pecilli's waist but Pecilli gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kazakov off to one side.
Pecilli tries to counter with a clinch but Kazakov shakes him off and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasilliy Kazakov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kazakov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pecilli tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kazakov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kazakov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pecilli is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kazakov rather than just go for the knockout.
Pecilli fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pecilli misses with a hook to the body
and Kazakov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kazakov.
Pecilli keeping moving, preventing Kazakov from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazakov drops back looking for a leg! Pecilli is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pecilli manages to kick Kazakov off! Kazakov jumps back into Pecilli's guard.
Pecilli has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kazakov has passed into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kazakov is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Pecilli looks calm but he's in trouble here. Kazakov gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Pecilli is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Kazakov lets go of the hold and Pecilli can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vasilliy Kazakov!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uriah Faber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hessu Hopo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hessu Hopo is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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26
215 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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26
216 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
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Brawler
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Uriah Faber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hessu Hopo!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Sandra Marshall and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hopo rushes Faber and presses him up against the cage.
Faber tries to pull guard but Hopo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Faber tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hopo smiles and moves away.
Hopo darts in and clinches Faber up against the cage.
Hopo is leaning against Faber and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Faber is trying to pull guard but Hopo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uriah Faber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hopo leaning his opponent against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Faber has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Faber jumps guard but Hopo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hopo scores with a shot to the side of Faber's head.
Hopo stalling in the clinch.
Faber is trying to pull guard but Hopo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hopo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hopo effectively controlling the action here.
Hopo lands with a light punch inside.
It looks like Uriah Faber has been cut.
Hopo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hopo lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopo slows down the pace here.
A short left from Hopo.
Hopo lands a left hand.
Hopo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Faber backwards.
Faber is trying to pull guard but Hopo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hopo gets through Faber's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Faber's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hopo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Faber backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hopo.
Hopo is pushing Faber up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Faber tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hopo smiles and moves away.
Faber misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hopo connects with the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faber changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hopo tries to avoid it but Faber manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hopo to the ground. Hopo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It seemed like Hopo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Faber goes for a double leg but Hopo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hopo continues to drive forward.
Faber shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hopo as he avoids it easily.
Faber is breathing heavily.
Hopo drives through and clinches with Faber against the cage.
Faber tries to pull guard but Hopo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hopo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hopo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hopo is pushing Faber up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hopo continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Hopo works on Faber's body with a couple of short punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Hopo.
Hopo stalling against the cage.
Faber jumps guard but Hopo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hopo lands a hook that snaps the head of Faber backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faber jumps guard but Hopo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hopo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Uriah Faber's cut is getting worse.
Hopo scores with a hook to the body.
Hopo slows down the pace here.
Faber is trying to pull guard but Hopo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hopo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hopo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hopo avoiding damage.
Hopo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Faber tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hopo smiles and moves away.
Hopo darts in and clinches Faber up against the cage.
Faber is trying to pull guard but Hopo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Hopo - that landed with a thud.
Faber tries to pull guard but Hopo holds him up against the cage and eventually Faber drops back down to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Faber tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nice body punch from Hopo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Faber backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hopo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hopo pushes Faber back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hopo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Faber backwards.
Faber tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hopo smiles and moves away.
Hopo walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Faber drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Hopo swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Faber's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hessu Hopo!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Sands (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rei Higuchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sands's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Irish Soldier Song ... Free & Green. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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26
139 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bobby Sands!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rei Higuchi!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Santiago Holmes and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sands changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sands moves into the clinch successfully.
Sands scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sands lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sands lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sands.
Sands working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Sands.
Sands pushes Higuchi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Higuchi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short right from Sands.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Higuchi has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sands stops a takedown attempt from Higuchi.
I was talking to Sands's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sands lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Sands.
A short uppercut from Sands.
A short right from Sands on the inside.
Sands lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Higuchi or not.
Higuchi fails to pull guard.
Bobby Sands has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rei Higuchi.
Sands lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Higuchi backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Sands scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Sands.
Sands lands a right hand that snaps the head of Higuchi backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sands creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Higuchi is rocked!
Sands working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Higuchi is still on wobbly legs! Can Sands finish him?
A short left from Sands.
Sands throws a big uppercut that drops Higuchi! More strikes from Sands and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Higuchi lies dazed against the cage as Sands celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Sands!
Bobby Sands retains his featherweight title!
Bobby Sands thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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