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The Island Season 6, 170 lbs, Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Baki Pekyew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson has chosen Black Sabbath - Children of the Sea as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Baki Pekyew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Michael Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pekyew throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Jackson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jackson jabs Pekyew to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jackson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pekyew fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackson, pushing him back against the cage.
Pekyew goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jackson prevents it.
Pekyew has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jackson after a bit of a struggle.
Our sources have told us that Pekyew has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Pekyew's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pekyew has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Jackson is trying to keep an underhook but Pekyew manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pekyew is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jackson sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pekyew throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pekyew throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Pekyew has control of the leg.
Pekyew wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Pekyew landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pekyew not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pekyew throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pekyew is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jackson gets back to full guard.
Pekyew drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jackson dives on top into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pekyew wants to stand and escape but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Pekyew wants to stand but Jackson is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pekyew working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pekyew can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jackson controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pekyew swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jackson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jackson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Michael Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson cracks Pekyew with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Pekyew tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Jackson pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Pekyew is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Jackson!
Michael Jackson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Prudence Goss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buzz McGillicutty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goss comes to the cage accompanied by Hit a muthafucker. Prudence Goss could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Buzz McGillicutty's chin.
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180 lbs
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Prudence Goss !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Buzz McGillicutty!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Daniel Franklin and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGillicutty has closed the distance and engaged Goss in a clinch.
Goss lands a nice knee to the body.
Goss lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Goss scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Goss .
McGillicutty gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Goss .
Goss landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McGillicutty looks winded!
McGillicutty tries to stall but Goss uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McGillicutty blocks an elbow strike.
Goss connects with a knee to the head.
McGillicutty managing to block the knees to the body from Goss .
Goss throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Goss is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McGillicutty pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McGillicutty told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Goss lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short uppercut from McGillicutty.
McGillicutty displaying some good clinch control by pressing Goss up against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Goss has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Goss blocks the elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goss lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Goss has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McGillicutty is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Prudence Goss . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goss wants a takedown.
McGillicutty takes a knee to the side of the body.
Come on McGillicutty - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Goss has McGillicutty pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McGillicutty manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Goss has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McGillicutty is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McGillicutty takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Goss has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McGillicutty is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Goss creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McGillicutty tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Goss misses with a knee to the head.
A hook to the body from McGillicutty.
Goss letting McGillicutty take a breather here.
McGillicutty working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGillicutty scores with a nice hook to the head.
McGillicutty is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McGillicutty trying to stall but Goss improves his position.
McGillicutty lands an uppercut.
Goss tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Goss with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A knee to the head by Goss .
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McGillicutty takes an elbow to the temple.
McGillicutty stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McGillicutty lands a body shot in the clinch.
Goss drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McGillicutty gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Goss tries to land a knee to the head but McGillicutty blocks with his arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGillicutty throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Goss s head.
Stalling in the clinch from McGillicutty.
McGillicutty blocks an elbow strike from Goss .
Goss letting McGillicutty take a breather here.
Goss misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGillicutty.
Goss crunches a lovely knee into McGillicutty's ribcage.
McGillicutty dodges an elbow strike from Goss .
Goss throws a knee to the head but misses.
McGillicutty leaning his opponent against the cage.
Goss throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McGillicutty blocks it with crossed arms.
McGillicutty trying to stall but Goss improves his position.
Goss is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGillicutty is defending well for now.
McGillicutty takes an elbow to the forehead.
Goss changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McGillicutty fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGillicutty swats away the attempt to clinch by Goss .
Goss wants to clinch up but McGillicutty keeps it at a distance.
McGillicutty gets tackled into the cage by Goss . Goss maintains the clinch.
McGillicutty lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Goss lands an elbow inside that McGillicutty shrugs off.
Goss throws an elbow but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice elbow from Goss .
McGillicutty prevents a takedown attempt there.
McGillicutty is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McGillicutty lands with a light punch inside.
Goss creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McGillicutty's defenses.
Goss connects with a nasty looking knee right to McGillicutty's face.
Knees to the body from Goss .
McGillicutty dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Prudence Goss 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.
Goss tries to clinch there but McGillicutty circles away.
McGillicutty is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Goss fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Goss backs off McGillicutty throws a huge counter combo but Goss manages to avoid it all.
Goss fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGillicutty swats away the attempt to clinch by Goss .
Goss is looking to clinch but McGillicutty is avoiding it.
McGillicutty keeps the fight on the outside.
McGillicutty lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McGillicutty circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGillicutty gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Goss lands an elbow that stopped McGillicutty in his tracks for a moment.
Goss is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGillicutty can do to turn this around?
McGillicutty stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Goss has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Goss tightens his grip and picks McGillicutty up, before dumping him to the ground. McGillicutty manages to land in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goss seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goss won't allow McGillicutty to get back to his feet.
Goss slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McGillicutty can do anything to dispel that myth.
Goss throwing strikes from guard but McGillicutty blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goss passes McGillicutty's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Goss takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's two 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.
Goss throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Goss in particular looking to stall.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Goss thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McGillicutty's head.
McGillicutty has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Goss is working away from the top position though.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McGillicutty rushes Goss and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Goss throws an elbow but misses.
McGillicutty lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McGillicutty avoiding damage as Goss throws knees to the body.
Goss creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goss has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McGillicutty after a bit of a struggle.
McGillicutty digs a right hand into Goss 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Goss 's gas tank.
McGillicutty landing knees to the head.
It looks like Prudence Goss has been cut.
McGillicutty lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McGillicutty stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Goss using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McGillicutty has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McGillicutty trying to stall but Goss improves his position.
Goss lands a nice knee to the body.
Goss misses with a knee to the head.
Prudence Goss has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Goss missing with knees to the body.
McGillicutty working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Goss is looking for a takedown.
Goss goes for a takedown in the clinch but McGillicutty prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Prudence Goss . That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGillicutty lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGillicutty holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Goss has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McGillicutty avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from McGillicutty.
McGillicutty is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McGillicutty trying to stall but Goss improves his position.
Goss is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGillicutty is defending well for now.
Goss looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McGillicutty scores with a shot to the side of Goss 's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goss takes a shot to the head.
Goss throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McGillicutty blocks it with crossed arms.
Goss letting McGillicutty take a breather here.
McGillicutty has Goss pushed against the cage.
McGillicutty on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short uppercut from McGillicutty.
Goss lands an elbow inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz McGillicutty showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Prudence Goss 's cut.
That's time! Goss 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
McGillicutty circles away from the clinch attempt.
Goss tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McGillicutty manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Goss is looking to clinch but McGillicutty is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Goss looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McGillicutty avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Goss tries to clinch there but McGillicutty circles away.
Goss is looking to clinch but McGillicutty is avoiding it.
McGillicutty clinches up with Goss and pushes him back against the cage.
McGillicutty taking a breather.
Goss tries to score a body lock takedown but McGillicutty shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McGillicutty tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goss 's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Goss obliges.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Goss using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McGillicutty has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goss unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McGillicutty is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGillicutty working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Goss just misses with a elbow thrown towards McGillicutty's brow.
Goss lands a nice knee to the body.
Goss has McGillicutty pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McGillicutty manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Prudence Goss . That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGillicutty manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
McGillicutty lands a left hand that snaps the head of Goss backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Goss .
Goss is looking for a takedown.
McGillicutty has Goss pushed against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Goss misses with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goss has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McGillicutty is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Goss misses with an elbow strike.
McGillicutty prevents a takedown attempt there.
McGillicutty stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Goss throws an elbow but it misses.
Goss is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McGillicutty is defending well.
McGillicutty is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The referee calls for McGillicutty to work.
McGillicutty is looking to control Goss 's arms but Goss gets an underhook and turns him. Now McGillicutty has his back to the cage.
Goss misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGillicutty.
McGillicutty presses Goss against the cage and delivers a mid-strength 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!
A short uppercut from McGillicutty.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goss looking to throw knees to the head but McGillicutty is blocking nicely.
McGillicutty manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Goss tries to land a knee to the head but McGillicutty blocks with his arms.
McGillicutty stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Goss being controlled against the cage.
McGillicutty lands a body punch.
McGillicutty lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McGillicutty scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Goss looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McGillicutty stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Goss looking for a takedown.
McGillicutty lands a nice uppercut.
Goss is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McGillicutty lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGillicutty dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on McGillicutty - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short uppercut from McGillicutty.
McGillicutty blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McGillicutty pushes Goss back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Goss blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McGillicutty works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGillicutty effectively controlling the action here.
A nice left hand lands by McGillicutty.
McGillicutty leaning his opponent against the cage.
Good body shot from McGillicutty.
A bit of stalling here from McGillicutty.
And that's the end of the fight!
Buzz McGillicutty comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McGillicutty 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 Bart Greer scores the fight for Buzz McGillicutty!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Buzz McGillicutty!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Buzz McGillicutty!
Buzz McGillicutty wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Niel Cenabre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kareem Dennis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Niel Cenabre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kareem Dennis !
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, David Hoff and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dennis closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cenabre's guard.
Cenabre is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dennis drops back looking for a leg! Cenabre is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cenabre manages to kick Dennis off! Dennis jumps back into Cenabre's guard.
Cenabre wants to stand and escape but Dennis is having none of it.
Dennis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dennis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dennis is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dennis is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cenabre wants to stand but Dennis is controlling the position.
Dennis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dennis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dennis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dennis drops back looking for a leg! Cenabre is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cenabre manages to kick Dennis off! Dennis jumps back into Cenabre's guard.
Dennis drops back looking for a leg! Cenabre is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cenabre manages to kick Dennis off! Dennis jumps back into Cenabre's guard.
Dennis prevents Cenabre from getting back to his feet.
Dennis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dennis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cenabre lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Dennis keeping full guard, as Cenabre tries to pass.
Cenabre drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dennis dives on top into guard.
Cenabre looking to control.
Cenabre knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dennis on the ground.
Dennis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dennis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dennis is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dennis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dennis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cenabre is looking to stand up but Dennis isn't so interested in that idea.
Dennis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dennis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dennis drops back looking for a leg! Cenabre is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cenabre manages to kick Dennis off! Dennis jumps back into Cenabre's guard.
Cenabre manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dennis manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dennis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cenabre defends it easily.
Cenabre has gone for a leg lock! Dennis slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cenabre's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dennis is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dennis won't allow Cenabre to get back to his feet.
Cenabre has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Dennis is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Cenabre wants to stall.
Cenabre stalling against the cage.
Dennis turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Dennis manages to end up in side control.
Dennis wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cenabre, who protects the arm well.
Dennis tries to advance to mount but Cenabre denies him.
Dennis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dennis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dennis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dennis is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cenabre is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dennis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cenabre wants to get back to his feet.
Dennis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cenabre wants to control but Dennis postures up.
Dennis is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cenabre knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cenabre is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kareem Dennis dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cenabre showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dennis .
Dennis gets the takedown into side control.
Dennis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cenabre tries to buck Dennis off but Dennis is having none of it.
Dennis is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cenabre is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cenabre definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cenabre is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Dennis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cenabre has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dennis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cenabre has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cenabre is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dennis asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Kareem Dennis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dennis has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Cenabre is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Dennis yanks on the arm and Cenabre is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Dennis .
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kareem Dennis !
Kareem Dennis thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Han Denderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phill Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brooks has chosen Cult Of Personailty as his entrance music. Han Denderson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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185 lbs
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170 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Han Denderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Phill Brooks!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, David Hoff and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Denderson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Brooks's guard.
Denderson landing some decent shots from guard.
Denderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brooks works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Denderson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Denderson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brooks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brooks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Denderson throwing strikes but missing.
Denderson is in close to Brooks's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denderson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Denderson cracks Brooks with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denderson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Denderson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brooks's head.
Denderson distracts Brooks with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Denderson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Brooks's guard.
Denderson drops an elbow to the side of Brooks's head.
Denderson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Denderson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Brooks wants to improve his position but Denderson is controlling well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Denderson connects with a nice short shot to Brooks's temple.
Denderson wants to take a breather but Brooks is having none of it.
Denderson trying to pass the guard but Brooks defending well.
Brooks moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denderson cracks Brooks with a solid left hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Denderson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Brooks looking for a sweep. Not yet Brooks, not yet.
Denderson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Denderson scoring with some ground and pound.
Brooks is rocked!
Denderson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Brooks is still in real trouble! Can Denderson finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Denderson cracks Brooks with a solid left hand.
Denderson gets to his feet and stands over Brooks, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Brooks felt that one! Denderson unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Brooks from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Han Denderson!
Han Denderson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Phill Brooks had this to say: 'I Don't Know I Could Go Back To WWE Or Train Harder Than Ever Before And Win My Next Fight'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Axel Blackwater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Mahoney (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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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Axel Blackwater!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dick Mahoney!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Winston Alpacca and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahoney lands with a thumping leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Mahoney.
Blackwater swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mahoney ducks under a wild hook from Blackwater.
Blackwater steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mahoney.
It looked like Blackwater wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mahoney scoring well with a low kick there.
Blackwater throws a looping overhand right but Mahoney ducks down to avoid it.
Blackwater is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mahoney.
Blackwater moves into the clinch successfully.
Mahoney stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mahoney is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mahoney manages to break the clinch.
Mahoney staying out of range there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mahoney throws a lazy right hand but Blackwater sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mahoney misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blackwater.
Mahoney throws a jab when Blackwater was well out of range.
Blackwater lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahoney scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mahoney chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mahoney misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahoney misses with a lunging right hand
letting Blackwater counter with a right hand.
Blackwater sizes up Mahoney with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A good leg kick by Mahoney.
Blackwater on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mahoney. Mahoney obviously looking to wear him down.
Oooooh!!! Mahoney has knocked Blackwater down with a huge combo! Mahoney steps away and waves a wobbly Blackwater back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Blackwater is rocked!
It looks like Axel Blackwater has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahoney is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Blackwater flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Blackwater is out cold! Mahoney holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dick Mahoney!
After winning the bout, Dick Mahoney thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matheus Knorr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kristian Berg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Basic striking
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Matheus Knorr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kristian Berg!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Dirk Anderson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Knorr as Berg shoots in.
Knorr gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Berg to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Knorr is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Berg frees his head nicely. Oh but Knorr has switched to an armbar! Berg is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Matheus Knorr!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Byland Nyland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boyce Bouyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boyce Bouyer is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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25
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 1 |
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160 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Byland Nyland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Boyce Bouyer!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Daniel Franklin and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bouyer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bouyer changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nyland rushes Bouyer and presses him up against the cage.
Nyland lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bouyer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nyland gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A bit of stalling here from Nyland.
Nyland'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.
Nyland misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Nyland scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nyland is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bouyer is trying to pull guard but Nyland turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nyland lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bouyer backwards.
Nyland throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bouyers head.
A bit of stalling here from Nyland.
Nyland lands a body punch.
Nyland tries to work over Bouyer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nyland misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nyland misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bouyer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nyland tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bouyer's elbow.
Bouyer tries to pull guard but Nyland won't allow it.
Byland Nyland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boyce Bouyer.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nyland.
Nyland misses with the head strike.
Nyland slows down the pace here.
Bouyer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nyland lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nyland tries a body shot but Bouyer blocks it.
Bouyer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nyland has him pressed against the cage.
Nyland controlling the action here for a moment.
Nyland goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nyland misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bouyer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nyland walks away with a smile on his face. Bouyer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nyland stuffs the takedown attempt from Bouyer. Bouyer gets slowly back to his feet.
Nyland throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No luck for Bouyer with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bouyer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nyland circles away.
Bouyer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bouyer.
Nyland throws a lazy right hand but Bouyer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bouyer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bouyer looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Nyland!
Nyland stops Bouyer from passing to mount.
Bouyer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bouyer remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Byland Nyland dominated that round.
That's time! Nyland's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nyland misses with a looping left.
Bouyer let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nyland moves into the clinch.
Bouyer blocking some punches.
Bouyer letting Nyland take a breather here.
Nyland lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nyland pushes Bouyer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nyland lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bouyer backwards.
Nyland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bouyer can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bouyer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nyland just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nyland struggles to land a body shot inside as Bouyer controls his hands.
Nyland misses with a punch on the inside.
Nyland goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nyland misses with a punch to the body.
The referee calls for Nyland to work.
Bouyer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nyland to keep the fight standing.
Nyland is leaning against Bouyer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bouyer blocking some punches.
Nyland has Bouyer pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Nyland.
Bouyer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Nyland scores with a nice short uppercut.
Byland Nyland has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nyland swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bouyer prevents a body shot from Nyland.
Nyland tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bouyer's elbow.
Bouyer blocks a body shot from Nyland.
Nyland misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nyland takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nyland softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nyland swings wildly with an uppercut but Bouyer uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nyland throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bouyers head.
Nyland misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nyland tries a body shot but Bouyer blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Nyland fails to land.
Nyland content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nyland can't find room to land a body shot as Bouyer controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Nyland fails to land.
A body shot lands from Nyland.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nyland.
Nyland misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nyland leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nyland misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nyland goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nyland fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nyland tries a body shot but Bouyer blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nyland.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nyland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bouyer lands a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Byland Nyland dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Nyland is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bouyer.
Bouyer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nyland swivels and escapes.
Nyland is looking to clinch.
Nyland throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bouyer with the counter takedown but Nyland avoids it easily.
Bouyer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nyland swivels and escapes.
Bouyer shoots in and drives through. Nyland sprawls well.
Byland Nyland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boyce Bouyer.
Bouyer fails with the takedown.
Nyland was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bouyer is defended easily by Nyland.
Bouyer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nyland sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bouyer somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nyland throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bouyer shoots in but no luck this time.
Nyland doesn't manage to clinch there - Bouyer circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nyland stuffs the takedown attempt from Bouyer. Bouyer gets slowly back to his feet.
Nyland misses with a body shot.
Nyland misses the shot to the body.
Bouyer tries for a takedown but Nyland sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Nyland as Bouyer shoots in.
Bouyer shoots in for a takedown but Nyland shows good takedown defense.
Nyland leaves Bouyer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bouyer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nyland clinches up against the cage.
Nyland digs a right hand into Bouyer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bouyer's gas tank.
Nyland misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Nyland fails to land.
Nyland struggles to land a body shot inside as Bouyer controls his hands.
Bouyer fails to pull guard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bouyer.
Nyland tries to throw a body punch but Bouyer avoids it by throwing Nyland back against the cage.
Nyland pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bouyer is trying to pull guard but Nyland turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nyland goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bouyer blocks a body shot from Nyland.
Nyland misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nyland lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nyland tries a body shot but Bouyer blocks it.
Bouyer blocks a body shot from Nyland.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nyland takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nyland'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.
Nyland seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Nyland has a couple of punches blocked by Bouyer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nyland as Bouyer tries to tie him up.
Nyland scores with a shot to the side of Bouyer's head.
Nyland pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nyland is struggling to control the position.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Nyland for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nyland working aggressively here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Byland Nyland showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nyland, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Byland Nyland!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Byland Nyland!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Byland Nyland!
Byland Nyland wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Bylund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Mordino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
1 - 4 - 1 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, David Bylund!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Victor Mordino!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Daniel Franklin and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mordino takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mordino with a poor takedown
and Bylund counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mordino has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bylund avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Good body shot from Bylund.
Bylund lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mordino is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bylund is defending well.
David Bylund has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Mordino.
A hook to the body from Bylund.
Mordino drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bylund pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bylund lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice shot by Bylund.
Bylund lands a jab to Mordino's midsection.
Bylund with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mordino tries for a takedown but Bylund circles away easily
and Bylund connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mordino has his takedown stuffed
and Bylund counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bylund.
Mordino looks winded!
Bylund lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mordino backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Bylund.
Bylund scores with a shot to the side of Mordino's head.
Mordino is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bylund working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mordino is still on wobbly legs! Can Bylund finish him?
Bylund working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bylund lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Mordino to his knees! Bylund keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Bylund!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcin Zabireski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guido Sarducci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sarducci has chosen Ave Maria as his entrance music. 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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177 lbs
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180 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marcin Zabireski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Guido Sarducci!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Michael Johnstone and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sarducci connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sarducci throws a right and a left that both miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Zabireski misses the target.
Sarducci looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sarducci moves into the clinch successfully.
Sarducci lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sarducci prevents Zabireski from breaking the clinch.
Sarducci stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Zabireski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sarducci tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zabireski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zabireski misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Sarducci.
Sarducci misses with the head strike.
Zabireski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sarducci swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zabireski is trying to break the clinch but Sarducci has him pressed against the cage.
Sarducci makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zabireski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sarducci lands the left hand.
Zabireski is rocked!
It looks like Marcin Zabireski has been cut.
Zabireski throws a looping overhand right but Sarducci ducks down to avoid it.
Oh Zabireski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sarducci lands a nice shot to the body.
Zabireski seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarducci looks to score with a jab to the body but Zabireski is just out of range.
Sarducci connects with a jab.
Zabireski slips a jab from Sarducci.
Zabireski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zabireski throws a looping overhand right but Sarducci ducks down to avoid it.
Zabireski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sarducci.
Sarducci misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Zabireski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zabireski throws a hook to the side of Sarducci's head but Sarducci sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sarducci scores with a jab to the body.
Zabireski looks to throw the jab but Sarducci is out of range.
Sarducci scores with a jab to the body.
Zabireski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sarducci looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sarducci. Zabireski does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and Zabireski tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sarducci with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zabireski misses with a hook. Sarducci ducked under it nicely.
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!
Sarducci connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zabireski momentarily.
Zabireski misses with a body shot.
Sarducci throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarducci connects with a right hand. Zabireski shakes it off.
Sarducci defending well as Zabireski loads up on a big left hand.
Sarducci throws a looping overhand right but Zabireski ducks down to avoid it.
Zabireski on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sarducci lands a really nice looking cross but Zabireski seems unphased.
Sarducci with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sarducci lands a slapping body shot.
Sarducci scores with a punch to the head.
Zabireski throws a jab but it's blocked by Sarducci.
Zabireski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sarducci lands with an uppercut that bounces Zabireski off the cage and back into range.
Zabireski on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zabireski throws a body shot but no joy.
Sarducci dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zabireski is breathing heavily.
Sarducci closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sarducci lands a shoulder strike.
Sarducci presses Zabireski against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sarducci.
Sarducci digs a right hand underneath Zabireski's ribcage. Zabireski let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sarducci works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short body shot lands from Sarducci as the two fighters clinch.
Sarducci lands a left hand.
Sarducci working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sarducci lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sarducci creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sarducci lands a huge punch on the inside that knocks Zabireski senseless! Wow, what a way to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Guido Sarducci!
A relieved looking Guido Sarducci thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Malaquias Teixeira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Watch Out (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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179 lbs
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170 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Malaquias Teixeira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Watch Out!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Sandra Marshall and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Out is looking to clinch but Teixeira is avoiding it.
Watch Out seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Out lands a right hook to the body.
Teixeira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Teixeira keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Teixeira wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Teixeira throws a body punch but Out moves out of range.
Out looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Teixeira is fending him off so far but Out persists. Nope, Teixeira circles away and we're back to standing.
Out closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Out fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Teixeira tries to work over Out's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Teixeira throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Out breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Teixeira scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teixeira swings for the body but Out moves out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Out or perhaps it was just good defense by Teixeira, which made it look bad.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Teixeira.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Out fails to land the takedown.
Teixeira is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Out.
Malaquias Teixeira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Watch Out.
Out moves in looking to clinch but Teixeira pushes him off.
Teixeira scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Teixeira lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Out backs up against the cage.
Out fails with an attempt to clinch.
Teixeira swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Teixeira connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Out is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Out wants to clinch.
Teixeira loads up on a big right hand but Out slips the punch.
And Out tries to counter it with a takedown but Teixeira pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Out wants to clinch.
Teixeira throwing a counter right hand but Out manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Out uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Teixeira.
Teixeira misses with the combination.
Teixeira gets tackled into the cage by Out. Out maintains the clinch.
Teixeira working aggressively here.
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!
Out blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Teixeira.
Teixeira lands a hook to the side of the head.
Out pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Teixeira throws a body punch but Out moves out of range.
Out is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Teixeira throws a right hand that Out ducks under and follows up with a left that Out also avoids with ease.
Out tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Teixeira defends well and Out ends up having to push Teixeira into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Out fails in his attempt to clinch.
Teixeira is looking to counter the offense by Out and move into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Out has taken the fight to the clinch.
Teixeira breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Teixeira swats away the attempt to clinch by Out.
Out tries to close the distance and clinch up but Teixeira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Out ducks under a wild hook from Teixeira.
Out moves into the clinch.
Teixeira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Teixeira.
Out tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Teixeira throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Outs head.
Teixeira misses with an elbow strike.
Out lands a hook to the side of the head.
Out misses with some punches.
Out is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Teixeira gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Teixeira lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Out fails to pull guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Out is looking to take this one to the mat.
Teixeira lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Out.
Out looks winded!
Teixeira makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Teixeira lands an uppercut.
Teixeira stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Teixeira lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Out takes an elbow to the forehead.
Teixeira lands an elbow inside that Out shrugs off.
A shot in the inside from Teixeira.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Teixeira.
Out is trying to drag Teixeira to the mat but Teixeira just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Out takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Watch Out has been cut.
Teixeira lands a nice elbow.
A short left from Teixeira.
Teixeira lands a shoulder strike.
Teixeira lands an elbow just above Out 's eye.
Teixeira blocking some punches.
Teixeira lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Teixeira is leaning against Out and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malaquias Teixeira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Watch Out's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Out gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Out tries to close the distance and clinch but Teixeira swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Out wants to clinch up but Teixeira keeps it at a distance.
Malaquias Teixeira is winning the standup battle so far.
Out slips a jab from Teixeira.
Out tries to clinch but Teixeira moves out of range.
Teixeira is looking to counter the offense by Out and move into the clinch.
Out throws a low kick, looking for Teixeira's leg but Teixeira calmly moves out of range.
Out ducks right into an uppercut from Teixeira.
Out fails with an attempt to clinch.
Teixeira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Teixeira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Out can do to turn this around?
Out uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Teixeira.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Out.
Teixeira lands a head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Teixeira. Out does a little dance to reset his feet.
Teixeira clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Teixeira as the two fighters clinch.
Out trying to control the position but instead, Teixeira has worked for underhooks and has pushed Out into the cage.
Teixeira scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Out is breathing heavily.
Teixeira lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Out manages to break the clinch.
Out throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Teixeira.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Teixeira.
Teixeira lands with a hook. Out tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Out tries to clinch up but Teixeira circles away and keeps his distance.
Teixeira tries to counter by clinching up but Out breaks away and moves out of range.
Teixeira stuffs the takedown attempt from Out. Out gets slowly back to his feet.
Teixeira throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Teixeira misses with a body shot
letting Out counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira's jab looks to have found its range, popping Out under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Teixeira misses.
Out tries to clinch but Teixeira is having none of it.
Out swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Out is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Out is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Out tries to clinch but Teixeira is having none of it.
Out throws a leg kick
and Teixeira counters with a left and a right that stings Out.
Teixeira keeps the fight on the outside.
Out fails in his attempt to clinch.
Out ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Out wants to clinch up but Teixeira keeps it at a distance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Teixeira lands with a straight right. Out didn't see that one coming.
That has opened up Watch Out's cut even more.
Out takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Teixeira stuffs the takedown.
As Out tries to get set, Teixeira tries to push him back and clinch up but Out manages to avoid the attempt.
Teixeira moves into the clinch.
Teixeira stops a takedown attempt from Out.
Malaquias Teixeira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Watch Out.
A short uppercut from Teixeira.
Teixeira works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Teixeira lands with a left to the head.
Teixeira lands with a light punch inside.
Out takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice right hand lands inside from Teixeira.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Teixeira struggles to land a body shot inside as Out controls his hands.
Teixeira lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Out backwards.
Teixeira avoiding damage as Out throws knees to the body.
Teixeira lands a body shot in the clinch.
Teixeira lands a body punch in the clinch.
Teixeira breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Out looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Teixeira keeps the fight on the outside.
Teixeira scores with a sloppy right hand. Out should have avoided that one.
Out lunges at Teixeira with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Teixeira's hand.
Teixeira jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Out on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Teixeira has taken the fight to the clinch.
Teixeira lands an elbow just above Out 's eye.
Teixeira lands an elbow inside.
Out blocks an elbow strike from Teixeira.
Teixeira throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Outs head.
Out working aggressively here.
Out dodges an elbow strike from Teixeira.
Out tries to pull guard but Teixeira won't allow it.
Teixeira scores with a shot to the side of Out's head.
Out takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malaquias Teixeira dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Watch Out's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Teixeira scores with a hook to the body. Out takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Teixeira lands with a good body shot.
Out is looking to clinch but Teixeira is avoiding it.
Teixeira misses with a series of wild punches.
Out fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Teixeira throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Out tries to close the distance and clinch up but Teixeira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Teixeira wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Out tries to clinch but Teixeira moves out of range.
Out takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Teixeira looks to land a right hand but Out moved out of range.
Out tries to close the distance and clinch but Teixeira swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Out shoots for a takedown but Teixeira saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teixeira changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Out tries to close the distance and clinch but Teixeira swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Teixeira with a hook.
The cut above Watch Out's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Teixeira lands with a good body shot.
Teixeira keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Teixeira fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Teixeira lands a really nice looking cross but Out seems unphased.
Teixeira bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Out's head backwards.
Teixeira looks for the body kick but Out saw that one coming.
Out displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Teixeira throws out the jab.
Out takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Watch Out's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Teixeira looks to land a combination but Out avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Out darts in trying to clinch
and Teixeira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Out wants to clinch up but Teixeira keeps it at a distance.
A little feinted left hand from Teixeira on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jab by Teixeira.
Teixeira connects with a looping right hand.
Out is rocked!
Teixeira fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Out looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Out goes for a double leg but Teixeira avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Teixeira continues to drive forward.
Malaquias Teixeira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Watch Out.
Out looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Out shoots in for a takedown but Teixeira shows good takedown defense.
Teixeira 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.
Out is still on wobbly legs! Can Teixeira finish him?
Teixeira lands with a hook. Out tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Teixeira scores with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Teixeira sizes up Out with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Out fails in his attempt to clinch.
Teixeira takes a swing at Out's ribcage but misses.
Out displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Teixeira throws out the jab.
Teixeira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Out is trying desperately to land a takedown but Teixeira is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Out.
Jab from Teixeira.
Out throws a body punch but Teixeira moves out of range.
Out has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Out tries to close the distance and clinch up but Teixeira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Out seems to have recovered his senses.
Teixeira takes a swing at Out's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Out moves into the clinch successfully.
Teixeira lands with a short shot to the head.
Teixeira gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Watch Out's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Malaquias Teixeira!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michel Therrien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronaldo Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Therrien has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Ronaldo Souza has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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25
170 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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27
164 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Michel Therrien!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ronaldo Souza!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Dirk Anderson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Therrien shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Souza pinned against the cage. Souza gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Souza drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Therrien defends it well.
Michel Therrien seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Therrien tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Souza counters with a shoot takedown. Therrien fights it but they end up in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza tries to free his leg and advance position but Therrien is retaining full guard.
Souza is stalling in the full guard.
Souza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Therrien looking to hit a scissor sweep but Souza is one step ahead there.
Therrien is breathing heavily.
Souza tries to free his leg and advance position but Therrien is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Souza sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Souza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Therrien is keeping the position for now.
Souza drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Souza jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Souza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Therrien swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Therrien looking for a sweep. Not yet Therrien, not yet.
Souza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Therrien swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Therrien manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Souza manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Therrien trying to control the position from guard on top but Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Therrien is sitting in close to Souza's body. Souza has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Therrien is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Therrien is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Souza.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ronaldo Souza!
Ronaldo Souza was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kenji Watanabe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kumo LaRusso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kumo LaRusso is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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180 lbs
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168 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kenji Watanabe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kumo LaRusso!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Santiago Holmes and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watanabe closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into LaRusso's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Watanabe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Watanabe works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Watanabe connects with a nice short shot to LaRusso's temple.
LaRusso looks like he's trying to stand up.
Watanabe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if LaRusso can do anything to dispel that myth.
LaRusso blocking the ground and pound attempt from Watanabe.
Watanabe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. LaRusso defending well though.
Watanabe 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.
LaRusso tries to get to full guard but Watanabe has control of the leg.
Watanabe is nestled in close to LaRusso, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
LaRusso really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Watanabe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
LaRusso avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Watanabe.
Watanabe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Watanabe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
LaRusso taking some punishment here, with Watanabe in his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watanabe lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
LaRusso is rocked!
Watanabe scores with a big shot! LaRusso's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save LaRusso! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenji Watanabe!
Kenji Watanabe seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Kumo LaRusso had this to say: 'you will see me again'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zerk Benjamin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francis Fitzpatrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Francis Fitzpatrick has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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165 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Zerk Benjamin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Francis Fitzpatrick!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Dirk Anderson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benjamin swings widly with a right hand
and Fitzpatrick counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Zerk Benjamin has been cut.
Benjamin lands a really nice looking cross but Fitzpatrick seems unphased.
Fitzpatrick darts in and clinches Benjamin up against the cage.
Fitzpatrick lands a big left hand right to the temple and Benjamin goes down!
Benjamin is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzpatrick scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Oh Benjamin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fitzpatrick decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Nice body punch from Fitzpatrick.
Benjamin ducks straight into an uppercut from Fitzpatrick and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Benjamin manages to regain guard straight away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benjamin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fitzpatrick's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fitzpatrick avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fitzpatrick postures up in Benjamin's guard and throws a big left but Benjamin blocks it.
Benjamin seems to have got his legs back now.
Fitzpatrick postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fitzpatrick in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fitzpatrick passes Benjamin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fitzpatrick performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Fitzpatrick's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Fitzpatrick stands up from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nice defenses there by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick closes the distance and clinches.
Fitzpatrick gets through Benjamin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fitzpatrick.
A short uppercut from Fitzpatrick.
Benjamin is breathing heavily.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice shot to the body.
Fitzpatrick digs a right hand underneath Benjamin's ribcage. Benjamin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fitzpatrick works on Benjamin's body with a couple of short punches.
Fitzpatrick digs a right hand into Benjamin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Benjamin's gas tank.
Fitzpatrick lands a right hand.
Fitzpatrick lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fitzpatrick.
Benjamin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fitzpatrick is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fitzpatrick is leaning against Benjamin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fitzpatrick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fitzpatrick is stalking Benjamin. Benjamin circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Fitzpatrick, and it's lights out! Benjamin really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Francis Fitzpatrick!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alfredo Negreiros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raffaele Cutolo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raffaele Cutolo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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170 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Counter fighter
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alfredo Negreiros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Raffaele Cutolo!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, David Hoff and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Cutolo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cutolo has a takedown stuffed.
Cutolo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Negreiros tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cutolo manages to circle out of the way.
Negreiros tests Cutolo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cutolo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Negreiros sprawls well. Negreiros wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cutolo gets slowly back to his feet.
Negreiros is looking to counter the offense by Cutolo and move into the clinch.
Alfredo Negreiros has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raffaele Cutolo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cutolo drops his hands momentarily and Negreiros takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Negreiros lands a jab to Cutolo's midsection.
Cutolo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Negreiros looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alfredo Negreiros is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Negreiros lands.
Negreiros defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cutolo.
Cutolo shoots and misses
and Negreiros counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cutolo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cutolo tries to score with some ground and pound. Negreiros controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Negreiros parries the strikes from Cutolo easily there. Cutolo is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Negreiros to escape.
Cutolo throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Cutolo throws a strike aimed at the side of Negreiros's head but Negreiros avoids it well.
Cutolo misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Cutolo throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Cutolo landing a few strikes.
Cutolo in side control, throwing shots but Negreiros defends.
Cutolo throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Negreiros works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Cutolo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cutolo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Negreiros defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Negreiros blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cutolo.
Negreiros is doing well to control the position and prevent Cutolo from advancing to side control.
Negreiros avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cutolo.
Cutolo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Negreiros avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cutolo.
Cutolo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cutolo lands with a punch from half guard.
Negreiros blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cutolo.
Negreiros keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cutolo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Negreiros avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cutolo.
Cutolo wants to control but Negreiros is keeping him busy.
Cutolo throwing shots but Negreiros is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Alfredo Negreiros will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cutolo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cutolo misses with a takedown attempt - Negreiros sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cutolo shoots and misses
and Negreiros counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cutolo dives in and grabs Negreiros's left leg, looking for a takedown. Negreiros pushes down on Cutolo's head and hops out.
Alfredo Negreiros has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raffaele Cutolo.
Cutolo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Negreiros finds it's way through Cutolo's defenses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cutolo.
Negreiros tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cutolo manages to circle out of the way.
Negreiros connects with a nice looking jab.
Negreiros throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cutolo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Negreiros wants to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Cutolo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Donk. Negreiros catches Cutolo right on the button with a cross.
Cutolo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Negreiros counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Negreiros connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cutolo momentarily.
Negreiros scores with a jab.
Cutolo darts in looking for a takedown but Negreiros gets double underhooks and turns Cutolo into the cage.
Negreiros is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cutolo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cutolo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Negreiros counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Negreiros.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Negreiros misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cutolo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Negreiros pulls his leg out and moves away.
Negreiros scores with a hook to the body. Cutolo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cutolo misses with a takedown attempt
and Negreiros counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfredo Negreiros dominated that second round.
That's time! Negreiros's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Cutolo throws a right hand that misses
and Negreiros counters with a nice uppercut.
Good shot there by Negreiros.
No luck for Cutolo with that takedown attempt.
Cutolo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Negreiros connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cutolo scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cutolo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Negreiros connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cutolo with a poor takedown
and Negreiros connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alfredo Negreiros has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raffaele Cutolo.
Cutolo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Negreiros is fending him off so far but Cutolo persists. Nope, Negreiros circles away and we're back to standing.
Negreiros lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Negreiros paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Negreiros dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cutolo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Negreiros counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Negreiros closes the distance and clinches.
Negreiros throws a punch but it's blocked by Cutolo.
Negreiros scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cutolo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Negreiros stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cutolo breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cutolo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Negreiros to counter with a crisp jab.
Cutolo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Negreiros connects with the punch.
Nice cross by Negreiros.
Cutolo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cutolo throws out a loose jab but Negreiros uses good head movement to avoid it.
Negreiros tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cutolo manages to circle out of the way.
Negreiros slaps away a takedown attempt from Cutolo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Raffaele Cutolo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Negreiros wants to clinch up but Cutolo keeps it at a distance.
Cutolo misses with a takedown
and Negreiros counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Negreiros bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cutolo's head backwards.
Negreiros is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Negreiros bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alfredo Negreiros showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Negreiros, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Alfredo Negreiros!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Alfredo Negreiros!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Alfredo Negreiros!
Alfredo Negreiros wins by unanimous decision!
After the fight, Alfredo Negreiros was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lotos Samus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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27
163 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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185 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lotos Samus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bobby Brown!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Santiago Holmes and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown moves out of range as Samus strikes.
Brown throws a lazy right hand but Samus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brown jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheers as Samus lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brown doesn't seem phased though.
Samus just misses with a punch to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Samus there.
Samus lands with a nice body punch.
Brown pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Samus misses its target.
Brown avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Samus takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Samus takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Samus scores with a shot to the body.
Samus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brown blocks a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Samus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Brown misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown misses with an uppercut.
Brown fails with an attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Samus. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Samus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brown at a distance.
Brown misses with a jab to the body
and Samus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brown is rocked!
Samus lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Brown falls backwards - clearly groggy! Samus dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lotos Samus!
After winning the bout, Lotos Samus thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Do Hoo Jung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Master Roshi (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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168 lbs
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26
170 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Do Hoo Jung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Master Roshi!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Peter Branson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roshi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Roshi wants it to stay on the feet.
It seemed like Roshi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jung throws a lazy head kick
and Roshi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jung thinking.
Jung shoots and misses
and Roshi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jung gets a takedown into half guard.
Roshi wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roshi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Roshi tries to kick Jung off but Jung keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Roshi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jung. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jung passes to full mount!
Jung is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Roshi can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jung controlling the pace for now.
Jung has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Roshi defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jung.
Jung fails to move to back control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jung wants to finish this one by submission but Roshi is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Jung.
Jung controlling his opponent.
Roshi squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Roshi defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jung.
Jung content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roshi wants to get back to his feet.
Jung wants to finish this one by submission but Roshi is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Jung.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jung controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roshi is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Roshi is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Jung has taken his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Do Hoo Jung dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jung dives in and scores a takedown into Roshi's guard.
Jung tries to free his leg and advance position but Roshi is retaining full guard.
Jung is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jung slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Roshi has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung taking a breather here.
Jung is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Roshi looks calm but he's in trouble here. Jung gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Roshi is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Jung lets go of the hold and Roshi can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Do Hoo Jung!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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