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TIT 22 - Booker v Bell PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jezza Clarko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khabib Murmegov (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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jezza Clarko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Khabib Murmegov!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, David Hoff and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clarko ducks under a wild hook from Murmegov.
Clarko changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Murmegov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Clarko looking for a sweep but Murmegov has passed into full mount! Oh no!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clarko really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarko is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Murmegov controlling the pace for now.
Clarko keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murmegov with a couple of short strikes.
Clarko really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Murmegov lands with some strikes.
Murmegov avoids the attempt from Clarko to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clarko is working to get back to half guard.
Clarko tries to lock up and control but Murmegov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Clarko working to try and regain half guard.
Clarko wants to hold on but Murmegov pushes him away.
Murmegov wants to take his opponent's back but Clarko doesn't allow it.
Murmegov controlling from the full mount.
Clarko sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Clarko looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murmegov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Clarko moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Clarko has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Murmegov is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Clarko.
Clarko regains half guard.
Clarko slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Clarko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murmegov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Clarko working for a triangle but Murmegov defends it easily.
Murmegov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Clarko's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clarko working for a triangle but Murmegov defends it easily.
Clarko is trying to keep Murmegov in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Murmegov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Murmegov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Clarko counters with a takedown into side control.
Murmegov is looking to regain half guard here but Clarko keeps moving and retains side control.
Clarko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murmegov keeps working.
Clarko is trying to get an arm triangle but Murmegov is defending well.
Clarko is looking to take a break and control but Murmegov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murmegov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Murmegov can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarko wants to control but Murmegov is keeping him busy.
Clarko is trying to get an arm triangle but Murmegov is defending well.
Clarko wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Murmegov, who protects the arm well.
Clarko wants to control but Murmegov is keeping him busy.
Clarko is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Murmegov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Clarko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murmegov keeps working.
Murmegov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Clarko wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Clarko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murmegov keeps working.
Clarko wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Murmegov, who protects the arm well.
Murmegov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Clarko has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clarko misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Clarko working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Clarko tries to move into full mount but can't pass Murmegov's legs.
Murmegov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Clarko is trying to get an arm triangle but Murmegov is defending well.
Murmegov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Clarko.
Murmegov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Clarko wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Murmegov is not content to let Clarko control the position.
Clarko throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Clarko working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Clarko fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clarko tries for a kimura but Murmegov is defending well.
Clarko is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Murmegov has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jezza Clarko dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Murmegov misses with a wild body shot.
Murmegov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Murmegov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Murmegov works to advance to full mount. Clarko defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Clarko is trying to escape the mount.
Clarko sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Murmegov content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murmegov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Clarko with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Clarko looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarko is trying to maintain the position but Murmegov is very close to passing his half guard.
Murmegov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Clarko sees it coming and defends easily.
Murmegov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Clarko manages to get to full guard.
Murmegov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Clarko is looking for a triangle here but Murmegov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Clarko is looking to regain half guard here but Murmegov keeps moving and retains side control.
Clarko wants to control but Murmegov postures up.
Clarko is looking for a sweep.
Clarko struggling a bit here.
Clarko is looking to regain half guard here but Murmegov keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murmegov stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Murmegov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Clarko defends well and Murmegov ends up having to push Clarko into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Clarko feinted with a counter takedown.
Murmegov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Clarko defends it nicely.
Clarko drops down looking for a counter takedown but Murmegov sprawls and moves away.
Murmegov misses with a takedown attempt - Clarko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Clarko attempts a counter takedown but Murmegov avoids it well and moves away.
Jezza Clarko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Murmegov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Murmegov.
Clarko changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Murmegov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Murmegov showed some decent athleticism there.
Murmegov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Clarko moves into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clarko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Murmegov is aware though and is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khabib Murmegov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Murmegov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khabib Murmegov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Borzov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alberto El Parton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). El Parton has chosen Licensed Tequila as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The key to victory for Igor Borzov has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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216 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Igor Borzov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alberto El Parton!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Winston Alpacca and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borzov throws a low kick but El Parton avoids it.
Igor Borzov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Borzov looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
El Parton closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Borzov wants to stand back up but El Parton manages to pass into side control.
El Parton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
El Parton content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Parton decides to stand up, so the ref orders Borzov to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
El Parton dodges the punch combination from Borzov.
El Parton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Borzov moves away.
El Parton closes the distance and pushes Borzov back into the cage.
Borzov is trying to break the clinch but El Parton has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Borzov fails to land.
El Parton is trying to pull guard but Borzov has him pressed against the cage.
El Parton breaks the clinch.
Borzov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. El Parton defends it nicely.
El Parton is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
El Parton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Borzov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
El Parton slows the pace down in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from El Parton.
El Parton is nestled in close to Borzov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
El Parton escapes and gets back to his feet.
El Parton misses with a few strikes there.
Borzov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Borzov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
El Parton has Borzov up against the cage in a clinch.
El Parton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
El Parton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Parton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Borzov sprawls well. Borzov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. El Parton gets slowly back to his feet.
El Parton is looking to clinch.
El Parton throws a nice looking combination but Borzov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
El Parton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Igor Borzov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alberto El Parton.
El Parton closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Borzov did well to prevent El Parton getting side control.
El Parton trying to control the pace.
Borzov is refusing to be controlled, as El Parton sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borzov is in trouble now - El Parton has advanced to mount!
El Parton lands a nice shot to the head.
El Parton looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
BOOM! El Parton connects with a massive shot to the dome!
El Parton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The referee warns Borzov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alberto El Parton dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
El Parton plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Igor Borzov has been cut.
Borzov gets caught napping as El Parton dives in and scores a takedown. Borzov manages to retain guard.
Borzov wants to stand up but El Parton is controlling him.
El Parton decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
El Parton scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
El Parton clinches up against the cage.
El Parton is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Borzov to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Parton breaks from the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
El Parton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Borzov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
El Parton jumps guard and drags Borzov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
El Parton is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Alberto El Parton has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
El Parton controlling the position.
El Parton looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
El Parton controlling Borzov's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Borzov gets caught napping as El Parton dives in and scores a takedown. Borzov manages to retain guard.
El Parton passes into half guard.
El Parton stands up out of the half guard.
El Parton lands with a thumping leg kick.
El Parton gets a clinch.
El Parton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Borzov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borzov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
El Parton with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
El Parton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Borzov, pushing him back against the cage.
El Parton scores with a shoulder strike.
El Parton breaks from the clinch.
El Parton closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Borzov to the mat! Borzov manages to get full guard.
Borzov wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and El Parton manages to pass to side control.
Borzov is staying active underneath El Parton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
El Parton lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
El Parton keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
El Parton stands up out of the half guard.
El Parton closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Borzov did well to prevent El Parton getting side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
El Parton working Borzov over with strikes.
El Parton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
El Parton moves nicely into side control.
El Parton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alberto El Parton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Igor Borzov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
El Parton drives through with a takedown into guard.
El Parton drops back looking for a leg! Borzov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Borzov manages to kick El Parton off! El Parton jumps back into Borzov's guard.
El Parton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Parton gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
El Parton clinches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
El Parton displaying some good clinch control by pressing Borzov up against the cage.
El Parton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Borzov smiles and moves away.
El Parton instigates a clinch.
El Parton ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. El Parton no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
El Parton is trying to keep Borzov in close.
El Parton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
El Parton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
El Parton has his foot on Borzov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Borzov works his way back into a safe position though.
El Parton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
El Parton is trying to control the position but Borzov postures up.
El Parton seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borzov has gone for a leg lock! El Parton slips out almost immediately though and dives into Borzov's guard.
Borzov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
El Parton slips nicely into half guard.
Borzov looks like he's trying to stand up.
El Parton is trying to control. Borzov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
El Parton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Borzov is staying active underneath El Parton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. El Parton connects with a nice short shot to Borzov's temple.
El Parton slips a nice elbow through Borzov's hands, connecting with Borzov's forehead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
El Parton trying to control the action but Borzov is working from the bottom.
El Parton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alberto El Parton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well El Parton has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alberto El Parton!
After winning the bout, Alberto El Parton thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Katou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mutoid Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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179 lbs
0 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Joe Katou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mutoid Man!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Peter Branson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Katou on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Katou tries to clinch but Man is having none of it.
Katou fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Man avoids a punch combination nicely.
Katou misses with a wild combination.
Katou has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 10th Planet Islanders in the buildup to the fight.
Katou throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Katou closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Mutoid Man has been cut.
Katou scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Man throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Man throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Katou tries to clinch there but Man circles away.
Some wild striking there from Man.
Man gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Katou.
Man breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Katou tries to clinch but Man is having none of it.
Man on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man wants to slow Katou down by chopping away at his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Man throws a head kick but Katou moves out of range.
Katou bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Man closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Man escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Katou scores with a jab. Man acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Man swinging wildly here.
Man pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Katou throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Man looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Katou breaks from the clinch.
Jab from Katou.
Man avoids a punch combination nicely.
Katou avoids the body shot from Man.
Katou seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Man throws a jab when Katou was well out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Katou closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Man.
Man goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Katou.
Katou manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Man.
Man misses with a series of wild punches.
Man misses the shot to the body.
Katou lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Man avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Katou throws a nice looking combination but Man bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Man throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Katou attempts a counter takedown but Man avoids it well and moves away.
Man misses with a low kick.
Man throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Katou seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Man throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Man moves in looking to clinch but Katou pushes him off.
Katou appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Katou dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Man gets tackled into the cage by Katou. Katou maintains the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katou breaks from the clinch.
Katou's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Katou duly obliges.
Man keeps the fight on the outside.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Man.
Katou on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Katou misses with a few strikes there.
Man misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Katou blocks a low kick nicely.
Katou half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Katou moves in looking to clinch but Man pushes him off.
And Man responds with a good body kick, but Katou manages to step out the way in time.
Man gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Man tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Katou is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Man buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Man!! Man is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Katou throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Katou!
An out of breath Joe Katou thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Billy Blanks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taz Melodies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blanks comes to the cage accompanied by wasp - wild child. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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172 lbs
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174 lbs
1 - 1 - 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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Billy Blanks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Taz Melodies!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melodies moves away from the strike by Blanks.
Melodies looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Blanks takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Melodies listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Blanks looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Melodies dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Melodies misses with a wild body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Melodies as he connects with a hook.
Melodies misses with a series of wild punches.
A cross from Melodies lands.
Melodies thuds his right hand into Blanks's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Melodies bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Blanks is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Melodies lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Blanks is looking to close the distance but Melodies sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Blanks crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Blanks is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Taz Melodies!
Taz Melodies 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.
Billy Blanks spoke after the fight, saying 'Where I am today, is where my mind and will put me, where I am tomorrow is where my mind will put me.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renato Rebelo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Renato Rebelo enters the cage!
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260 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jack Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Renato Rebelo!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Michael Johnstone and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rebelo connects with a nice looking jab.
Rebelo swings for the body but Wilson moves out of range.
Wilson looks to throw the jab but Rebelo is out of range.
Wilson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rebelo wants to counter with a clinch but Wilson pushes him away.
Wilson digs a good body shot into Rebelo's ribs.
Wilson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rebelo circles away quickly and effectively.
Rebelo moves into the clinch successfully.
Rebelo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rebelo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rebelo avoiding damage as Wilson throws knees to the body.
Wilson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rebelo backwards.
Wilson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rebelo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rebelo backwards.
Wilson misses with some punches.
Wilson takes a shot to the head.
Rebelo stalls.
Rebelo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wilson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rebelo avoiding damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson is trying to break free.
Wilson misses with a punch to the body.
Wilson blocks a body shot from Rebelo.
Rebelo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wilson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rebelo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Wilson wants to break free but Rebelo has control.
Rebelo swings wildly with an uppercut but Wilson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rebelo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wilson lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Wilson fails to land.
Wilson prevents a body shot from Rebelo.
Rebelo tries to throw a body punch but Wilson avoids it by throwing Rebelo back against the cage.
Wilson throws a head punch that misses.
Wilson misses with a punch to the body.
Wilson tries to throw a body punch but Rebelo avoids it by throwing Wilson back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Wilson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rebelo has Wilson pressed against the cage, preventing Wilson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rebelo can't find room to land a body shot as Wilson controls the action.
Rebelo lands a left hand.
Wilson lands a nice shot to the body.
Wilson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wilson blocks a body shot from Rebelo.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wilson.
Rebelo scores with a shot to the side of Wilson's head.
Wilson is trying to break the clinch but Rebelo is controlling him.
Wilson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rebelo misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wilson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Renato Rebelo has been cut.
Rebelo takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilson wants to get back to striking at distance but Rebelo won't allow it.
Rebelo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rebelo.
Wilson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rebelos head.
Wilson blocking some punches.
Rebelo misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rebelo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wilson tries a body shot but Rebelo blocks it.
A short right from Rebelo on the inside.
Rebelo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Wilson tries to break free but Rebelo pushes him back against the cage.
Wilson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wilson working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rebelo.
Wilson tries a body shot but Rebelo blocks it.
Wilson can't break the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wilson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wilson.
Rebelo lands a hook that snaps the head of Wilson backwards.
Wilson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rebelo's elbow.
Wilson is trying to break the clinch but Rebelo is controlling him.
Wilson is trying to force a seperation but Rebelo has the dominant position.
Rebelo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rebelo scores with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Rebelo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wilson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wilson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wilson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rebelo lands a nice elbow.
Wilson blocking some punches.
Wilson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Wilson - that landed with a thud.
Rebelo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wilson.
Nice body punch from Wilson.
Wilson tries to circle away but Rebelo has him pinned against the cage.
Wilson tries a body shot but Rebelo blocks it.
Rebelo digs a right hand into Wilson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wilson's gas tank.
Wilson tries a body shot but Rebelo blocks it.
Rebelo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wilson's elbow.
Rebelo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wilson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Come on Rebelo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Wilson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Renato Rebelo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Renato Rebelo's cut.
That's time! Wilson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rebelo checks a low kick from Wilson.
Wilson works over Rebelo's head and body with a nice combination.
Jack Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rebelo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wilson just misses with a punch to the body.
Rebelo has Wilson up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Wilson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rebelo misses with a body punch.
Rebelo blocking some punches.
Wilson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wilson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wilson can't find room to land a body shot as Rebelo controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rebelo pushes Wilson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short left from Rebelo.
Wilson misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wilson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wilson.
Wilson lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rebelo works on Wilson's body with a couple of short punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rebelo.
Rebelo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rebelo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rebelo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rebelo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wilson is rocked!
Rebelo lands an uppercut.
Oh Wilson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rebelo throws a big uppercut that drops Wilson! More strikes from Rebelo and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Wilson lies dazed against the cage as Rebelo celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Renato Rebelo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aaala Upaan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aaala Upaan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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18
175 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Good chin |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Aaala Upaan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Frank Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Daniel Franklin and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Upaan circles away quickly and effectively.
Upaan scores with a shot to the body.
Tyson's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tyson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Tyson misses with a few strikes there.
Tyson misses with a double jab.
Tyson misses with a wild combination.
Upaan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tyson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tyson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Upaan shoots in for a takedown but Tyson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Frank Tyson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyson misses with the combination.
Upaan is looking to clinch but Tyson is avoiding it.
Upaan wants to clinch
and Tyson counters with a one-two to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Upaan lands a big head kick that sends Tyson tumbling to the mat! Upaan takes a step backwards and waves Tyson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Tyson is rocked!
It looks like Frank Tyson has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson misses with a two punch combination.
Tyson is still on wobbly legs! Can Upaan finish him?
Upaan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tyson tries to avoid it but Upaan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tyson to the ground. Tyson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Upaan clinches.
Tyson seems to have recovered his senses.
Tyson is trying to break the clinch but Upaan is controlling him.
Upaan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Upaan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tyson defends well and Upaan ends up having to push Tyson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaala Upaan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Upaan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tyson is trying to break the clinch but Upaan has him pressed against the cage.
Upaan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tyson's efforts to push away.
Tyson tries to circle away but Upaan has him pinned against the cage.
Tyson gets underhooks to prevent Upaan's takedown attempt.
Upaan is trying to pull guard but Tyson has him pressed against the cage.
Upaan leaning against his opponent.
Tyson is looking to break free of the clinch but Upaan has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Upaan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Upaan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tyson's waist but Tyson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Upaan off to one side.
Tyson throws a right hand that Upaan ducks under and follows up with a left that Upaan also avoids with ease.
Upaan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tyson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Upaan has managed to clinch.
Upaan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tyson is defending well.
Upaan wants a takedown.
Upaan manages to break the clinch.
Tyson tries to bum rush Upaan with a series of wild strikes but Upaan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Upaan forces Tyson back against the cage and clinches.
Upaan jumps into guard, dragging Tyson to the mat.
Tyson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tyson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Upaan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tyson passes into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson is staying tight to Upaan's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Tyson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Upaan!
Tyson with a couple of short strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Upaan is just holding on here. Tyson manages to take his back.
Upaan can't escape the position.
Upaan is working hard here to advance position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Tyson controlling the positon.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Upaan tries to escape the position.
Tyson lands a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Tyson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Tyson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Tyson tries to bum rush Upaan with a series of wild strikes but Upaan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Upaan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tyson misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Upaan.
Tyson throws a nice looking combination but Upaan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Upaan is looking to counter the offense by Tyson and move into the clinch.
Upaan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tyson as he avoids it easily.
Upaan shoots in looking for a takedown but Tyson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Upaan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Upaan moves into the clinch successfully.
Upaan tries to score a body lock takedown but Tyson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaala Upaan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyson tries to break the clinch but Upaan is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Upaan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tyson walks away with a smile on his face. Upaan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tyson throws a series of punches but Upaan avoids them all with ease.
Tyson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Upaan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyson was well out of range. Poor timing from Upaan.
Frank Tyson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Upaan throws a head kick but Tyson moves out of range.
Tyson swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Upaan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Upaan wants a takedown but no success here.
Upaan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Upaan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tyson throws a nice looking combination but Upaan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Upaan tries for a takedown but Tyson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Upaan shoots in for a takedown but Tyson shows good takedown defense.
Tyson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Upaan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tyson misses with a wild combination.
Tyson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tyson swats away the attempt to clinch by Upaan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson misses with a combination
and Upaan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Upaan dodges the punch combination from Tyson.
Tyson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Upaan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tyson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Tyson does no damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Upaan fails with a takedown attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Upaan as he connects with a hook.
Upaan dives in for a single leg takedown but Tyson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tyson leaves Upaan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Upaan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Tyson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tyson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Upaan.
Tyson throws a series of punches but Upaan moves out of range.
Upaan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tyson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Upaan.
Tyson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tyson blocks a head kick by Upaan.
Tyson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tyson is breathing heavily.
Upaan lands a jab to Tyson's midsection.
Tyson misses with a few strikes there.
Upaan tries to close the distance and clinch but Tyson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tyson throws a counter combo.
Upaan dodges the punch combination from Tyson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Upaan lands a slapping body shot.
Frank Tyson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Upaan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tyson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tyson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Upaan circles away quickly and effectively.
Tyson throws a right hand that Upaan ducks under and follows up with a left that Upaan also avoids with ease.
Upaan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
No joy there for Tyson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Upaan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Upaan closes the distance and clinches.
Upaan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Upaan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tyson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tyson looks to land a combination but Upaan avoids it well.
Upaan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tyson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Tyson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Frank Tyson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Upaan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tyson.
Upaan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tyson sprawls well. Tyson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Upaan gets slowly back to his feet.
Tyson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Upaan clinches with his opponent.
Upaan wants to take the fight to the mat but Tyson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Upaan lands a nice elbow.
Tyson tries to circle away but Upaan has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Upaan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tyson wants to break free but Upaan has control.
Upaan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tyson's efforts to push away.
Tyson tries to circle away but Upaan has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Upaan decides to pull guard.
Tyson lands a couple of elbows.
Tyson stays in close to Upaan's body and controls the position.
Upaan can't keep his opponent in guard - Tyson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Upaan is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Upaan is trying to control but can't.
Upaan taking some punishment here, with Tyson in his half guard.
Tyson seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Upaan is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Frank Tyson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Snow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Show Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Show Gunn is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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220 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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220 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mike Snow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Show Gunn!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, David Hoff and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snow fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gunn to the ground. Snow is now in Gunn's guard.
Snow stands and throws Gunn's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Snow lands a nice forearm strike.
Snow working the head and body with strikes.
Snow trying to control the action but Gunn is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gunn is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Snow has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Gunn is working to avoid the ground and pound but Snow connects with a decent elbow.
Snow 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.
Snow scores with a couple of short elbows.
It looks like Show Gunn has been cut.
Gunn tries to escape but Snow is in control.
Snow landing a few strikes.
Gunn is rocked!
Snow working the ground and pound from side control.
Gunn is still in real trouble! Can Snow finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snow working the head with strikes.
Snow cracks Gunn with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Snow immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Gunn is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Snow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Snow!
Mike Snow seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Petey Bartlett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magni Tafani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Petey Bartlett has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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270 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Petey Bartlett!
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, Magni Tafani!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Sandra Marshall and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tafani throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bartlett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tafani swings for the body but Bartlett moves out of range.
Bartlett seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Tafani moves out of range of the strikes.
Bartlett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tafani.
Bartlett throws a big counter combination but Tafani scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tafani looks to score with a jab to the body but Bartlett is just out of range.
Tafani wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tafani throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartlett fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tafani looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tafani takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tafani throws a jab but it's blocked by Bartlett.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tafani misses with a body shot.
A jab from Tafani does it's job there.
It looks like Petey Bartlett has been cut.
Bartlett misses with a looping left.
Tafani is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bartlett rather than just go for the knockout.
Tafani misses with an uppercut. Bartlett saw that one coming.
Bartlett throws a poor cross that misses
and Tafani connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tafani blocks a jab.
Nice jab there from Bartlett.
Tafani sends Bartlett crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Tafani is motioning to the referee to let Bartlett up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tafani takes one to the chin there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tafani uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bartlett.
Bartlett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tafani.
An attempted straight right counter from Bartlett misses the target.
Tafani throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bartlett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tafani has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Bartlett looks to land a right hand but Tafani moved out of range.
Bartlett connects with a crisp jab.
Bartlett just misses with a punch to the body.
Tafani checks a low kick from Bartlett.
Tafani is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bartlett with a body shot.
Tafani lands with a hook. Bartlett tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bartlett throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tafani counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bartlett thinking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Tafani throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bartlett tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tafani is able to avoid easily.
Bartlett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bartlett was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bartlett.
A punch lands to the side of Tafani 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A low kick from Bartlett misses
enabling Tafani to counter with a crisp jab.
Bartlett lands with a right hand.
Tafani misses with a wild body shot.
Bartlett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tafani.
Bartlett misses with an uppercut
and Tafani counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bartlett throws out a loose jab but Tafani uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bartlett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tafani.
Bartlett takes a swing at Tafani's ribcage but misses.
Tafani misses with a jab to the body
and Bartlett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tafani throws an overhand right that lands on Bartlett's shoulder, as Bartlett tries to avoid the shot.
Tafani loads up on a big right hand but Bartlett slips the punch.
Bartlett throwing a counter right hand but Tafani manages to avoid it.
Bartlett dips to his left and cracks Tafani with an uppercut!
Bartlett works the jab nicely.
Bartlett misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Magni Tafani will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Petey Bartlett's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bartlett misses with an uppercut. Tafani saw that one coming.
Tafani misses with a hook
and Bartlett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bartlett swings for the body but Tafani moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bartlett.
Bartlett lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bartlett misses with a looping right.
Bartlett ducks under a wild hook from Tafani.
Bartlett fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tafani just manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartlett lands an overhand right.
Bartlett takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tafani throws a jab when Bartlett was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartlett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bartlett connects with a crisp jab.
Bartlett slips a straight right by Tafani.
Bartlett swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Bartlett.
Bartlett misses with a double jab.
Tafani now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tafani throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tafani in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Bartlett connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tafani. Tafani circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The fighters circling - Bartlett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A countering left hand to the body from Tafani misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bartlett lands with a hook. Tafani tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bartlett. Tafani shrugs it off though.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bartlett, right into the meat.
Tafani throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bartlett misses with a jab, cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tafani smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bartlett looks to throw the jab but Tafani is out of range.
Bartlett throws a body shot but no joy.
Tafani let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tafani blocks a jab.
Tafani showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bartlett.
Tafani waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bartlett.
Bartlett misses with a body kick.
Jab from Bartlett.
Bartlett tries a low kick but Tafani avoids it.
It seemed like Tafani was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bartlett is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bartlett throws a series of punches but Tafani moves out of range.
Petey Bartlett is winning the standup battle so far.
Bartlett swings widly with a right hand
and Tafani cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tafani lands a nice looking body shot.
Bartlett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tafani with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tafani looks to throw the jab but Bartlett is out of range.
Tafani throws the left hand but Bartlett avoids the punch easily.
Bartlett is looking to counter punch.
Bartlett catches Tafani with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tafani throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Bartlett wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bartlett throws a poor cross that misses
and Tafani connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tafani takes a swing at Bartlett's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Petey Bartlett dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Petey Bartlett's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Tafani throws an overhand right that lands on Bartlett's shoulder, as Bartlett tries to avoid the shot.
Tafani throws a body shot but no joy.
Tafani slips under a jab from Bartlett.
Bartlett lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tafani takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bartlett lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tafani swings for the body but Bartlett moves out of range.
Bartlett is looking to score with low kicks.
A little jabbing left from Tafani on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tafani throws a hook but Bartlett avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Bartlett misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartlett wants to slow Tafani down by chopping away at his legs.
Bartlett moves out of range of the strikes.
Bartlett was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tafani blocks a jab.
Tafani throws out a loose jab but Bartlett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bartlett swinging wildly here.
Bartlett is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheers as Bartlett lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tafani doesn't seem phased though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tafani looks to land a left hand but Bartlett moved out of range nicely.
Tafani misses the shot to the body.
Bartlett quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Bartlett throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tafani throws a hook to the side of Bartlett's head but Bartlett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tafani sizes up Bartlett with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice jab there from Tafani.
Tafani throws a body shot but no joy.
Tafani on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bartlett. Bartlett obviously looking to wear him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bartlett looks to score with a jab to the body but Tafani is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bartlett. Tafani shrugs it off though.
Bartlett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Bartlett misses the target.
The fighters circling - Tafani throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tafani thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab from Bartlett.
Tafani throws a right hand that misses
and Bartlett counters with a nice leg kick.
Bartlett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tafani moves away.
Bartlett clobbers Tafani with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Tafani blocks the low kick.
Tafani appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bartlett throws an off balance right hand
and Tafani counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bartlett avoids the body shot from Tafani.
A big right from Bartlett misses.
Tafani throws out a counter right but Bartlett avoids it with no problem.
Bartlett fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tafani throws out a loose jab but Bartlett uses good head movement to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bartlett.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tafani throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petey Bartlett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bartlett has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petey Bartlett!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Petey Bartlett made sure he mentioned Hope MMA: Island Nutritions, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Maxwell Booker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drake Bell (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Maxwell Booker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Drake Bell!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Daniel Franklin and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Booker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bell lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bell slips under a jab.
Bell misses the shot to the body.
Booker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bell throws a jab but it's blocked by Booker.
Booker tries for a takedown but Bell circles away easily
enabling Bell to counter with a crisp jab.
Bell bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bell's corner calls for a 1-2. Bell obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Booker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Booker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bell uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Booker counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell is trying to maintain the position but Booker is very close to passing his half guard.
Bell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Booker seems to be working for a kimura but Bell defends the submission attempt.
Bell is trying to stand back up but Booker is controlling him
Bell is in trouble now - Booker has advanced to mount!
Booker pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Bell is wriggling around trying to escape.
Booker looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Bell tries to hold on but Booker pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bell is squirming around, avoiding Booker's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Booker lands a heavy elbow.
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!
Booker looking to finish Bell with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bell!
Booker is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Bell is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Maxwell Booker!
Maxwell Booker retains his featherweight title!
Maxwell Booker decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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