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The Island Season 6, 135 lbs, Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hayley Nicole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Desmond Fairbanks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Desmond Fairbanks has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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135 lbs
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142 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hayley Nicole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Desmond Fairbanks!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Daniel Franklin and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nicole needs to keep his hands up - Fairbanks had a free shot at his head there.
Fairbanks has closed the distance and engaged Nicole in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fairbanks.
A short right from Fairbanks on the inside.
A body shot lands from Fairbanks.
A right handed body shot lands from Fairbanks.
Fairbanks lands an uppercut.
Fairbanks presses Nicole against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fairbanks.
Nicole is rocked!
Fairbanks lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oh Nicole is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fairbanks lands with a short shot to the head.
Fairbanks creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Nicole with a big uppercut! Nicole tries to clinch up but Fairbanks pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Nicole to the mat! Nicole covers up and Fairbanks unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Desmond Fairbanks!
After winning the bout, Desmond Fairbanks thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Practice Built (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Craustel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eric Craustel has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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140 lbs
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130 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Practice Built!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eric Craustel!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, David Hoff and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Built closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Craustel moves into range and clinches up with Built.
Built has a couple of punches blocked by Craustel.
Built scores with a shot to the side of Craustel's head.
Craustel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Craustel with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Built swings wildly with an uppercut but Craustel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Built misses with a hook from the clinch.
Built is working Craustel over against the cage.
Craustel prevents a body shot from Built.
Craustel blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Built fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Built.
A short left from Built.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Craustel trying to stall but Built improves his position.
Built misses with a punch on the inside.
Built lands a hook to the side of the head.
Craustel has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Built.
A right handed body shot lands from Built.
Craustel has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Still in the clinch, Built scores with a nice short uppercut.
Built lands a nice uppercut.
Built makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Built gets through Craustel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Craustel is trying to break the clinch but Built is controlling him.
Built lands a nice uppercut.
Built throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Craustels head.
Craustel is trying to break free.
Built lands a left hand.
Craustel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Built creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Built lands a body punch in the clinch.
Built scores with a shoulder strike.
Built lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Built pushes Craustel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Built misses with the head strike.
Built makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Built scores with a shot to the side of Craustel's head.
Built lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Craustel backwards.
Built lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Built.
Craustel tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Built smiles and moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Built misses the target.
Craustel unleashes a big counter combination but Built bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Built lands a nice hook to Craustel's body. Craustel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Craustel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Practice Built is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Craustel with a poor takedown
and Built counters by clinching up.
Craustel looks winded!
Built lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Craustel or not.
Built digs a right hand into Craustel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Craustel's gas tank.
A right hand to the body from Built.
Built lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Built throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Craustels head.
Built lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Craustel backwards.
A short uppercut from Built.
Built stops a takedown attempt from Craustel.
Practice Built has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Craustel.
Built throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Craustels head.
Still in the clinch, Built scores with a nice short uppercut.
Built lands with a right to the head.
Built makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Built lands with a left to the head.
Built gets through Craustel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Built lands with a right to the head.
Built lands a nice uppercut.
Built lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Craustel is looking for a takedown.
Built lands a body shot.
Built lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Built.
A short right from Built.
Craustel takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Built.
Built lands a body shot in the clinch.
Built lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Built.
Still in the clinch, Built scores with a nice short uppercut.
Built pushes Craustel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Craustel wants to break the clinch but can't.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Built creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Built.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Built.
Built lands a right hand that snaps the head of Craustel backwards.
Built lands a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Built.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Practice Built dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Built drives through and clinches with Craustel against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Built.
Craustel jumps into guard, dragging Built to the mat.
Built trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Craustel trying to keep a closed guard but Built is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Built loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Built is looking to work some ground and pound but Craustel has wrist control.
Built engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Craustel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Built is aware though and is defending well.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Craustel is breathing heavily.
Built lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Built darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Craustel tries for a takedown but Built circles away easily
and Built counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice jab there from Built.
Craustel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Craustel is rocked!
Built connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Craustel's hands.
Craustel is still on wobbly legs! Can Built finish him?
Built lands a nice shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Craustel looks up at the clock. Bad move! Built lands a right hand from hell, dropping Craustel. Built pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Practice Built!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tydeas Labeneos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Practice Built (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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139 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tydeas Labeneos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Practice Built!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, David Hoff and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Labeneos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Built swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Labeneos backs off Built throws a huge counter combo but Labeneos manages to avoid it all.
Built tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Labeneos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Built counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Built swats away the attempt to clinch by Labeneos.
Built unleashes a big counter combination but Labeneos bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Labeneos darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Built kicks off Labeneos and gets to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Labeneos is trying hard to land a takedown here. Built sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Despite the aggression on Built's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Labeneos shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Built is trying to defend but Labeneos finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Labeneos throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Built to regain full guard.
Built 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.
Labeneos tries to free his leg and advance position but Built is retaining full guard.
Labeneos trying to control the position from guard on top but Built is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Labeneos looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Built wants to stand but Labeneos is controlling the position.
Built is pulling down on Labeneos's head to control his posture.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Labeneos is defended easily by Built.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tydeas Labeneos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Labeneos scores with a nice body kick.
Built swinging wildly here.
Labeneos shoots in and drives through. Built sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Labeneos.
Labeneos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Built paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Built is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Labeneos shoots in and drives through. Built sprawls well.
Built shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Built slips a nice elbow through Labeneos's hands, connecting with Labeneos's forehead.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Built lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Built is pressing down on Labeneos's thigh, looking to free his foot. Labeneos is holding on for now.
Labeneos is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Built scores with a couple of nice shots.
Built is thwarting Labeneos's attempts to control the position.
Built lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Practice Built dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Labeneos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Built tries a head kick but it misses.
Labeneos tries for a takedown but Built circles away easily
and Built counters by moving into the clinch.
Built wants a takedown but no success here.
Labeneos tries for a takedown but Built manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tydeas Labeneos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Labeneos drops down looking for an ankle pick but Built pulls his leg out and moves away.
Built moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Labeneos tries for a takedown. No joy.
Labeneos is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Built is keeping busy.
Built breaks from the clinch.
Tydeas Labeneos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Labeneos tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Built counters with a one-two to the body.
Built shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Labeneos eats them both and turns towards Built to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Built blocks a head kick by Labeneos.
Labeneos dives in for a single leg takedown but Built sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Built throws a counter combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Built pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A quick step to the side and Labeneos tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Labeneos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Built as he avoids it easily.
Built moves into the clinch.
Labeneos is trying to pull guard but Built has him pressed against the cage.
Built manages to break the clinch.
Built displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Built stuffs the takedown attempt from Labeneos. Labeneos gets slowly back to his feet.
Built lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Labeneos really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Built slaps away a takedown attempt from Labeneos, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Built fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Built avoids the head kick by Labeneos.
Labeneos on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Built stuffs the takedown attempt from Labeneos. Labeneos gets slowly back to his feet.
Labeneos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Built lands a nice hook to Labeneos's body. Labeneos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Built lands a left and a right that send Labeneos crashing to the mat, dazed. Built thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Labeneos is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Built closes the distance looking for a takedown. Labeneos stuffs it but Built still has hold of him. Built picks Labeneos up in a fireman's lift! The crowd roars in approval. Built slams Labeneos to the floor and that's really hurt Labeneos - he doesn't know where he is! Built throws a couple of strikes and the referee steps in to save him! This one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Practice Built!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rei Higuchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Casi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rei Higuchi has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rei Higuchi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Casi!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Casi darts in looking for a takedown but Higuchi gets double underhooks and turns Casi into the cage.
Higuchi gets the takedown into side control.
Higuchi lands a nice forearm strike.
Higuchi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Higuchi cracks Casi with a big right hand but Casi just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Higuchi has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Higuchi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Higuchi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
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!
Higuchi cracks Casi with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higuchi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Casi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Higuchi scores with a couple of short elbows.
Higuchi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Higuchi cracks Casi with a big elbow.
Higuchi has hold of Casi's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Casi seems comfortable defending it but Higuchi has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Casi is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Casi is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Higuchi couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rei Higuchi!
A victorious Rei Higuchi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Riders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zhuy Hong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zhuy Hong has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with John Riders's chin.
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140 lbs
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145 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Riders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Zhuy Hong!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Santiago Holmes and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riders shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hong as he jumps to the side.
Hong slips under a jab.
A jab from Riders misses.
Riders takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Riders darts in and clinches Hong up against the cage.
Hong looking to throw knees to the head but Riders is blocking nicely.
Hong connects with a nasty looking knee right to Riders's face.
It looks like John Riders has been cut.
Hong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hong using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hong landing knees to the head.
Riders is rocked!
Riders wants to break free but Hong has control.
Hong lands a left hand.
Oh Riders is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Riders has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hong after a bit of a struggle.
Riders is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hong gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Riders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Riders seems to have got his legs back now.
A knee to the head by Hong.
Hong landing knees to the head.
Knees to the body from Hong.
Riders is breathing heavily.
Hong lands a big knee to the head and Riders goes down! Hong is looking to finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hong is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Riders is trying to escape and Hong transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Riders is forced to tap! Nice work there by Hong! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zhuy Hong!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Scott Kannberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy O Connor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kannberg kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Pavement: 'Date with IKEA'. Scott Kannberg has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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141 lbs
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135 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Scott Kannberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Billy O Connor!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Santiago Holmes and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - O Connor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice sprawl there from Kannberg as O Connor shoots in.
Kannberg gets the takedown into side control.
Kannberg creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kannberg working away.
Kannberg working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kannberg scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at O Connor to see if he's OK.
O Connor is rocked!
O Connor tries to improve position but can't.
O Connor is still in real trouble! Can Kannberg finish him?
Kannberg content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Kannberg has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kannberg lands a strong strike to the head of O Connor. That's dazed him! Kannberg looking to finish here. O Connor is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Kannberg lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Kannberg!
Our winner, Scott Kannberg, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Markus Bratlie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ethan DuVall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Markus Bratlie has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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143 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Markus Bratlie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ethan DuVall!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Michael Johnstone and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bratlie misses with the combination.
Bratlie tries for a takedown but DuVall sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
DuVall tries to counter with a clinch but Bratlie shakes him off and moves away.
Bratlie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. DuVall tries to avoid it but Bratlie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag DuVall to the ground. DuVall escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
DuVall misses with a head kick.
Bratlie looks for a takedown but DuVall sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Markus Bratlie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DuVall has Bratlie up against the cage in a clinch.
DuVall breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DuVall closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bratlie to the mat! Bratlie manages to get full guard.
Bratlie looking to control.
Bratlie seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bratlie wants to control the position but DuVall says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Bratlie wants to improve his position but DuVall is controlling well.
DuVall trying to control the action but Bratlie is working from the bottom.
DuVall throws a strike but Bratlie avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
DuVall stays in close to Bratlie's body and controls the position.
DuVall wants to stand but Bratlie is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bratlie keeping moving, preventing DuVall from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
DuVall tries to free his leg and advance position but Bratlie is retaining full guard.
DuVall preventing the sweep.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bratlie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bratlie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. DuVall gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bratlie trying to keep a closed guard but DuVall is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DuVall slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
DuVall is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
DuVall fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bratlie, pushing him back against the cage.
DuVall breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bratlie rushes DuVall and presses him up against the cage.
DuVall tries to land knees in the clinch but Bratlie avoids the damage to the body.
Bratlie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but DuVall has him pressed against the cage.
Bratlie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. DuVall is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
DuVall using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bratlie has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
DuVall unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bratlie lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DuVall is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
DuVall looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
DuVall tries to pull guard but Bratlie forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bratlie lands a knee to the head.
DuVall escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
DuVall fails with a takedown attempt.
Bratlie appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bratlie rushes DuVall and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bratlie manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bratlie lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ethan DuVall will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
DuVall darts in and clinches Bratlie up against the cage.
Bratlie is pressed up against the cage. DuVall has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bratlie down to the mat. Bratlie avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
DuVall with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bratlie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bratlie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bratlie leaves DuVall with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Markus Bratlie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan DuVall.
DuVall has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bratlie shoots for a takedown but DuVall saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
DuVall throws a body punch but Bratlie moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Bratlie as DuVall shoots in.
DuVall defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bratlie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bratlie tries to score a power double leg takedown but DuVall sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bratlie somewhat.
Bratlie sets himself, and DuVall steps forward looking for the clinch! Bratlie avoids it this time.
DuVall leaves Bratlie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
DuVall swats away the attempt to clinch by Bratlie.
DuVall tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
DuVall fails to land the takedown.
Bratlie keeps the fight on the outside.
Bratlie drives through and clinches with DuVall against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bratlie manages to pull guard.
Bratlie is looking to stand up but DuVall isn't so interested in that idea.
DuVall gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Bratlie shoots in for a takedown but DuVall shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bratlie keeps the fight on the outside.
Bratlie shoots in looking for a takedown. DuVall tries to sprawl out of it but Bratlie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. DuVall manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bratlie gets caught napping as DuVall dives in and scores a takedown. Bratlie manages to retain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bratlie trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Bratlie keeping moving, preventing DuVall from controlling successfully.
DuVall really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bratlie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
DuVall gets to his feet. Bratlie looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
DuVall gets a takedown into half guard.
DuVall is trying to control the action in half guard but Bratlie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
DuVall stands up from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bratlie.
DuVall thows a body kick. Bratlie tries to catch it but that hurt him.
DuVall closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bratlie circles away.
DuVall rushes Bratlie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
DuVall goes for a takedown attempt but Bratlie pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
DuVall misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from DuVall is defended easily by Bratlie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan DuVall 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bratlie instigates a clinch.
DuVall stalling in the clinch.
DuVall stops a takedown attempt from Bratlie.
DuVall lands a nice shot to the body.
Bratlie wants to take the fight to the mat but DuVall manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
DuVall is trying to pull guard but Bratlie has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bratlie lands a hook to the side of the head.
DuVall is pressed up against the cage. Bratlie has hold of a leg and is looking to drag DuVall down to the mat. DuVall avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Markus Bratlie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DuVall is looking to clinch but Bratlie is avoiding it.
Bratlie throws a counter high kick but DuVall was just alert enough to avoid it.
DuVall tries to clinch but Bratlie moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bratlie has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bratlie is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but DuVall is defending well.
DuVall fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bratlie is pressed up against the cage. DuVall has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bratlie down to the mat. Bratlie avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
DuVall has his takedown stuffed
and Bratlie counters by moving into the clinch.
Bratlie with an attempt at a knee that misses.
DuVall has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
DuVall has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bratlie after a bit of a struggle.
DuVall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
DuVall tightens his grip and picks Bratlie up, before dumping him to the ground. Bratlie manages to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bratlie wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
DuVall stops Bratlie from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DuVall wants to control from the top but Bratlie keeps moving.
Bratlie trying to control the position.
Bratlie wants to get back to his feet but DuVall passes into half guard.
DuVall throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
DuVall sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bratlie defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DuVall wants to take a breather but Bratlie is having none of it.
Bratlie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
DuVall shoots in and drives through. Bratlie sprawls well.
Bratlie dives in for a single leg takedown but DuVall sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bratlie clinches.
DuVall wants a takedown.
DuVall drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bratlie is struggling to control the position.
DuVall being controlled against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bratlie tries to score a body lock takedown but DuVall shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bratlie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bratlie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bratlie tries to close the distance and clinch up but DuVall swats him away and circles back towards the center.
DuVall changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bratlie looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
DuVall is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bratlie will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
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 Markus Bratlie.
I think DuVall 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Ethan DuVall!
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Ethan DuVall!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Ethan DuVall!
Ethan DuVall wins by unanimous decision!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rod Stiffington Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adrian Chad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rod Stiffington Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Adrian Chad!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Dirk Anderson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chad is looking to clinch.
Stiffington Jr attempts a counter takedown but Chad avoids it well and moves away.
Chad closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Stiffington Jr to the mat! Stiffington Jr manages to get full guard.
Stiffington Jr is pulling down on Chad's head to control his posture.
Stiffington Jr keeping moving, preventing Chad from controlling successfully.
Chad has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stiffington Jr is proving hard to escape from.
Stiffington Jr pulls Chad in to control the position.
Stiffington Jr continues to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stiffington Jr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chad has hold of Stiffington Jr's hands but Stiffington Jr slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stiffington Jr working the head and body with strikes.
Stiffington Jr lands a big elbow - Chad is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Stiffington Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rod Stiffington Jr!
Rod Stiffington Jr bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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