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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Donnie Siesta (ranked 7268 p4p, 627 weight class) and Dan Brunton (ranked 9226 p4p, 683 weight class). Donnie Siesta has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Donnie Siesta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dan Brunton!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Daniel Franklin and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siesta just misses with a punch to the body.
Brunton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Siesta connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Siesta scores with a body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Siesta.
Siesta lands a left and a right that send Brunton crashing to the mat, dazed. Siesta thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Brunton is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brunton bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Siesta comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Brunton falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Brunton was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Donnie Siesta!
Donnie Siesta bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Pakhomov (ranked 5801 p4p, 528 weight class) and Hardis Stan (ranked 7691 p4p, 589 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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265 lbs
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sergey Pakhomov!
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, Hardis Stan!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Peter Branson and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stan is looking to clinch but Pakhomov is avoiding it.
Pakhomov is looking to counter punch.
Pakhomov throws a series of strikes that have Stan backpedaling.
It looks like Hardis Stan has been cut.
Stan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pakhomov finds it's way round the side to connect with Stan's head.
Stan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pakhomov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pakhomov keeps the fight on the outside.
Stan walks into a left hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Stan has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Nice uppercut there from Pakhomov.
Stan takes one to the chin there.
That has opened up Hardis Stan's cut even more.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stan is defended easily by Pakhomov.
Stan should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pakhomov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pakhomov swats away the attempt to clinch by Stan.
Pakhomov is looking to counter punch.
Stan has his takedown stuffed
and Pakhomov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sergey Pakhomov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hardis Stan.
Pakhomov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stan at a distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pakhomov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stan looks winded!
Pakhomov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stan has time to react.
Pakhomov cracks Stan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stan is rocked!
The cut above Hardis Stan's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Stan walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Stan limp body while Pakhomov jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sergey Pakhomov!
A very excited looking Sergey Pakhomov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zeck Breck (ranked 5156 p4p, 583 weight class) and Alexey Matveev (ranked 6177 p4p, 633 weight class). Zeck Breck has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Zeck Breck!
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, Alexey Matveev!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Dirk Anderson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matveev tries to bum rush Breck with a series of wild strikes but Breck uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matveev throws a poor cross that misses
and Breck makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Breck scores with the left hand. Matveev knows he should have avoided that one.
Matveev lands a head shot.
Breck pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matveev's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Matveev's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Breck on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breck misses with an uppercut
and Matveev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Breck uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matveev.
Breck was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Breck misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matveev.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matveev! But no joy.
Breck seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Matveev.
Breck takes a jab right on the kisser.
Breck misses with an uppercut
and Matveev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matveev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Matveev blocks a jab.
Matveev takes a swing at Breck's ribcage but misses.
Matveev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Breck sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Breck throws a predictable looking body shot
and Matveev counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Breck throws a big shot that misses.
Breck throws a lazy uppercut
and Matveev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Breck throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Matveev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Breck misses with a looping right.
Matveev is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Breck had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Breck blocks a jab.
Matveev feints a jab promting Breck to slip. Matveev then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Breck slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matveev misses with a shot to the body
and Breck counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matveev swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Breck.
Breck misses with a body punch
and Matveev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Breck on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Matveev has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Breck avoids a punch combination nicely.
Breck appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Breck misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Matveev finds it's way through Breck's defenses.
Matveev missing with a left hand there. Breck was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matveev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Breck.
Breck was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Breck throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matveev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Breck throws a lazy uppercut
and Matveev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Breck misses with a lunging right hand
and Matveev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Breck with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Breck throws a right hand that misses
and Breck takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Breck has taken the fight to the clinch.
Matveev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Matveev 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.
Breck takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Matveev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Breck is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Matveev.
Breck keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matveev.
Matveev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Breck throws the left hand but Matveev avoids the punch easily.
Matveev misses with an uppercut. Breck saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breck throws a poor cross that misses
and Matveev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matveev throws an overhand right that lands on Breck's shoulder, as Breck tries to avoid the shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breck misses with an uppercut.
Matveev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Breck has managed to clinch.
Breck is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Matveev's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Breck fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matveev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Matveev is trying to break free.
Matveev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Matveev working aggressively here.
Matveev tries to break free but Breck pushes him back against the cage.
Breck swings wildly with an uppercut but Matveev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matveev can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matveev has had enough of the clinch but Breck keeps him there for the moment.
Breck lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Matveev tries to break the clinch but Breck is controlling the position.
Matveev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Matveev takes a shot to the head.
Matveev can't break the clinch.
Matveev looking to slow down the pace here.
Breck has Matveev pressed against the cage, preventing Matveev from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Matveev tries to circle away but Breck has him pinned against the cage.
Matveev tries to break free but Breck pushes him back against the cage.
Breck misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matveev throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Breck.
Breck tries to throw a body punch but Matveev avoids it by throwing Breck back against the cage.
Matveev wants to break the clinch but can't.
Matveev has had enough of the clinch but Breck keeps him there for the moment.
Matveev is looking to break free of the clinch but Breck has double underhooks.
Breck has a couple of punches blocked by Matveev.
Matveev is looking to break free of the clinch but Breck has double underhooks.
Matveev is looking to break free of the clinch but Breck has double underhooks.
Breck throws a head punch that misses.
Matveev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Breck lands with a right to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Matveev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Breck tries a body shot but Matveev blocks it.
Breck gets through Matveev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Breck lands a left hand.
Matveev tries to circle away but Breck has him pinned against the cage.
Matveev can't break the clinch.
Breck gets through Matveev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Matveev has had enough of the clinch but Breck keeps him there for the moment.
Matveev working hard to break the clinch.
Breck tries to work over Matveev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matveev tries to break the clinch but Breck is controlling the position.
Matveev is looking to break free of the clinch but Breck has double underhooks.
Breck keeps control of Matveev as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zeck Breck dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Matveev misses with a body shot
and Breck counters by moving into the clinch.
Matveev can't break the clinch.
Matveev can't break the clinch.
Breck lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matveev has had enough of the clinch but Breck keeps him there for the moment.
Breck fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matveev tries to circle away but Breck has him pinned against the cage.
Breck keeps control of Matveev as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breck lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matveev.
A left hand lands to the body for Breck.
Matveev swings wildly with an uppercut but Breck uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Breck.
Breck drops Matveev onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Matveev is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Matveev is rocked!
Breck has a couple of punches blocked by Matveev.
Matveev is still on wobbly legs! Can Breck finish him?
A short body shot lands from Breck as the two fighters clinch.
Breck creates a bit of distance and cracks Matveev with a massive left hook! Matveev crumples out of camera shot, completely unconscious! He's been Nelmarked! Breck stares at him for a moment then struts over to his corner, victorious.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zeck Breck!
After the fight, Zeck Breck 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mick Lovin (ranked 6868 p4p, 676 weight class) and Jimmy Braveheart (ranked 5392 p4p, 596 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mick Lovin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jimmy Braveheart!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Winston Alpacca and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lovin lands a two punch combo.
Lovin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Braveheart manages to avoid it.
Lovin thuds a left hand into Braveheart's body.
Lovin darts in and clinches Braveheart up against the cage.
Braveheart jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lovin walks away with a smile on his face. Braveheart gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lovin loads up on a big right hand but Braveheart slips the punch.
Braveheart needs to keep his hands up - Lovin had a free shot at his head there.
Lovin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lovin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Braveheart keeps the fight on the outside.
Braveheart steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lovin.
Lovin feints and then cracks Braveheart's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Braveheart down.
Lovin scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Lovin.
Braveheart shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lovin but Lovin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Braveheart dodges the punch combination from Lovin.
Lovin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lovin missing with a left hand there. Braveheart was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lovin lands with a nice combination. Braveheart backs away looking to recover.
Braveheart misses with a takedown
and Lovin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mick Lovin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Braveheart.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Braveheart dodges the punch combination from Lovin.
Braveheart wants to counter the offense by Lovin and move into the clinch position.
Braveheart circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lovin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Braveheart at a distance.
Braveheart moves into range and clinches up with Lovin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lovin stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lovin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Braveheart backwards.
Lovin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Braveheart is trying to pull guard but Lovin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Braveheart decides to pull guard.
Braveheart looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Lovin is defending well. Braveheart quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Lovin has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Braveheart celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jimmy Braveheart!
Jimmy Braveheart 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 Pipi Manu (ranked 4346 p4p, 436 weight class) and Henry Chinaski (ranked 5620 p4p, 521 weight class). Manu's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, 'We dont like Cricket'. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pipi Manu!
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, Henry Chinaski!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, David Hoff and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chinaski swings for the body but Manu moves out of range.
Manu with a poor takedown
and Chinaski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chinaski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Manu closes the distance looking to clinch
and Chinaski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chinaski missing with a left hand there. Manu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Manu misses with a double jab
letting Chinaski counter with a right hand.
Manu wants to clinch up but Chinaski keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Manu shoots in for a takedown but Chinaski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Manu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Manu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chinaski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chinaski tries to throw a body punch but Manu avoids it by throwing Chinaski back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manu lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Chinaski wants to control but Manu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Manu 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.
Manu 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.
Manu is trying to control the action in half guard but Chinaski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Manu seems content to control.
Manu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chinaski defending well though.
Manu moves nicely into side control.
Chinaski is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Manu in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Manu throws an elbow but Chinaski slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manu 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.
Chinaski is not content to let Manu control the position.
Chinaski is trying to get back to half guard.
Manu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Manu throws a strike aimed at the side of Chinaski's head but Chinaski avoids it well.
Chinaski taking punishment in the form of punches.
Manu landing a few strikes.
Manu controls the position from side control.
Manu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chinaski keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chinaski can't do much from the bottom here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Chinaski can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chinaski prevents Manu from improving position.
Chinaski takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Chinaski is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chinaski pushes Manu away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Manu gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The referee asks Manu politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Manu prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's four 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.
Chinaski parries the strikes from Manu easily there. Manu is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Chinaski to escape.
Manu is putting a hurting on Chinaski here, landing some big shots from side control.
Manu misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Manu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The strikes coming from Manu are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Manu scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Chinaski to see if he's OK.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manu advances nicely into full mount.
Manu lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Chinaski hang on?
Chinaski takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pipi Manu 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.
Chinaski throws out a loose jab but Manu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chinaski keeps the fight on the outside.
Manu shoots in for a takedown but Chinaski shows good takedown defense.
Manu looks to score with a jab to the body but Chinaski is just out of range.
Chinaski throws a body punch but Manu moves out of range.
Chinaski clobbers Manu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Manu forces Chinaski back against the cage and clinches.
Manu wants to take the fight to the mat but Chinaski manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Manu tries for a takedown but Chinaski manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pipi Manu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chinaski is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manu gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Chinaski regains guard.
Chinaski pushes Manu off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Chinaski has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manu doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Manu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chinaski is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Manu throws an off balance right hand
and Chinaski counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chinaski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Manu fails to land the takedown.
Manu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chinaski clobbers Manu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chinaski has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Chinaski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Manu.
Manu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chinaski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Manu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chinaski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Manu somewhat.
Chinaski throws a jab but it's blocked by Manu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manu moves into the clinch successfully.
Chinaski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chinaski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice jab there from Chinaski.
Manu fails with the takedown
letting Chinaski counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manu shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chinaski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Manu looking to score a takedown here. Chinaski is defending well but Manu drives through and ends up in Chinaski's guard.
Chinaski looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Manu puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Chinaski holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Chinaski pushes Manu off and gets back to his feet.
Danga de danga de dang - Chinaski scores with a four punch combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manu bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Chinaski bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chinaski scores with a shot to the body.
Chinaski moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Henry Chinaski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manu tries to clinch up but Chinaski circles away and keeps his distance.
Manu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice body punch from Chinaski.
Manu shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Manu showed some decent athleticism there.
Manu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chinaski's head.
Chinaski trying to hold on to Manu's head to control him but Manu postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manu uses his free foot to push down on Chinaski's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Chinaski.
Chinaski is in all sorts of trouble here.
Manu landing strikes from the mount.
Chinaski is trying desperately to improve position.
Chinaski holds on for dear life.
Chinaski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chinaski is trying to escape the mount.
Chinaski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Chinaski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A slow jab from Chinaski misses its intended target.
Chinaski scores with a jab to the jaw.
Manu shoots in but no luck this time.
Manu shoots and misses
and Chinaski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Manu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chinaski.
Manu blocks a jab.
Chinaski misses with a hook. Manu ducked under it nicely.
Pipi Manu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manu instigates a clinch.
Chinaski is looking to break free of the clinch but Manu has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chinaski digs a right hand into Manu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Manu's gas tank.
Manu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Manu prevents Chinaski from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Chinaski's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Manu keeps control of Chinaski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chinaski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chinaski can't break the clinch.
Manu goes for a takedown attempt but Chinaski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pipi Manu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chinaski.
Chinaski connects with a jab.
Chinaski moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Manu tries to clinch but Chinaski moves away
and Chinaski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Manu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Manu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chinaski tests Manu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Manu tries to clinch but Chinaski moves out of range.
Chinaski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Manu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chinaski throws out the jab.
Manu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manu prevents Chinaski from breaking the clinch.
Manu tries for a takedown but Chinaski manages to get underhooks.
Chinaski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Manu has Chinaski pressed against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chinaski tries to break free but Manu pushes him back against the cage.
Chinaski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Chinaski tries to circle away but Manu has him pinned against the cage.
Chinaski is trying to force a seperation but Manu has the dominant position.
Chinaski wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chinaski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Chinaski stops a takedown attempt from Manu.
Chinaski wants to break the clinch but can't.
Manu has Chinaski pressed against the cage, preventing Chinaski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chinaski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Manu backwards.
Manu wants a takedown.
Stalling in the clinch from Manu.
Chinaski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chinaski tries to break the clinch but Manu is controlling the position.
Chinaski wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chinaski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Chinaski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Manu has him pressed against the cage.
Manu blocks an uppercut.
Chinaski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Manu has him pressed against the cage.
Chinaski tries to circle away but Manu has him pinned against the cage.
Manu prevents Chinaski from breaking the clinch.
Chinaski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Manu forces Chinaski back against the cage and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manu holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Chinaski's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Chinaski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Manu can't get the takedown.
Chinaski working hard to break the clinch.
Chinaski being controlled against the cage.
Chinaski is trying to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chinaski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Manu manages to break the clinch.
Chinaski throws a jab but it's blocked by Manu.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Chinaski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chinaski 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Chinaski!
A very excited looking Henry Chinaski rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Baakir Camara (ranked 3324 p4p, 353 weight class) and Frank Kowalski (ranked 3696 p4p, 391 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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238 lbs
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235 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Baakir Camara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Frank Kowalski!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Daniel Franklin and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camara closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kowalski circles away.
Kowalski lands a jab to Camara's midsection.
Kowalski connects with an inside leg kick.
Camara gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kowalski counters with a nice body shot.
Kowalski feints and then cracks Camara's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Camara down.
Kowalski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Camara misses with a takedown attempt
and Camara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baakir Camara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Camara misses with a takedown
and Kowalski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Camara shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kowalski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Kowalski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camara tries for a takedown but Kowalski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kowalski throws a big shot that misses.
Kowalski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Camara stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kowalski.
Camara doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Kowalski to counter with a crisp jab.
Kowalski jabs Camara to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kowalski throws a shot from downtown. Camara moves away and avoids it.
Camara tries for a takedown but Kowalski circles away easily
and Kowalski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Camara misses with a takedown
and Kowalski counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Camara thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camara misses with a takedown
and Kowalski counters with a straight right hand.
Camara is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kowalski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Camara.
Kowalski's coach down at Island Safe Space was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kowalski's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Frank Kowalski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Camara misses with a takedown attempt - Kowalski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kowalski scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kowalski bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Camara has his takedown stuffed
and Kowalski counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski connects with a solid leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kowalski. Camara shrugs it off though.
Camara shoots in for a double leg but Kowalski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kowalski only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Camara misses with a takedown
and Kowalski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Baakir Camara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camara takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice body punch from Kowalski.
Kowalski lands with a nice body punch.
Camara closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Camara is working for a kimura but Kowalski is defending it quite comfortably.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Camara is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kowalski sees it coming and defends easily.
Camara is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camara is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Camara is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kowalski is trying to control but can't.
Camara trying to mount his opponent but Kowalski defends it.
Camara seems to be looking for submissions.
Camara seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Kowalski dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Camara doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kowalski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Camara shoots and misses
and Kowalski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kowalski has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Camara gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kowalski counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baakir Camara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Camara drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Camara misses with a takedown attempt
and Kowalski counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Camara shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kowalski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kowalski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Camara.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski lands a right hook to the body.
Camara seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kowalski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Camara with a poor takedown
and Kowalski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A good leg kick by Kowalski.
Camara shoots in for a double leg but Kowalski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kowalski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Camara shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kowalski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Camara doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kowalski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kowalski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camara shoots and misses
and Kowalski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kowalski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Camara walks into a straight right hand from Kowalski.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camara misses with a takedown attempt
and Kowalski counters with a left to the body.
Kowalski punishes Camara's body with a nice straight punch.
Kowalski cracks the inside of Camara's front leg.
Kowalski darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Camara takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kowalski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Camara looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kowalski throws a jab when Camara was well out of range.
Kowalski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Camara shoots in for a takedown but Kowalski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kowalski is trying to counter with his kicks.
Good leg kick by Kowalski there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camara shoots in for a double leg but Kowalski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kowalski lands with a nice body punch.
Frank Kowalski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kowalski cracks Camara with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Camara doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kowalski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Camara misses with a takedown
letting Kowalski counter with a right hand.
Kowalski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Camara takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kowalski connects with a right hand. Camara shakes it off.
Camara gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Kowalski to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kowalski is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Camara has his takedown stuffed
and Kowalski counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camara moves forwards but Kowalski connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kowalski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Camara shoots and misses
and Kowalski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A cross from Kowalski lands.
Kowalski scores with a punch to the head.
Kowalski lands a body shot.
Camara takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Kowalski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kowalski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kowalski lands a lovely overhand right.
A shot to the liver by Kowalski. Beautiful body shot.
Kowalski lands a really nice looking cross but Camara seems unphased.
Camara doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kowalski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Camara misses with a takedown
and Kowalski counters with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski cracks Camara with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Camara chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kowalski can pounce on him.
Camara with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kowalski counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baakir Camara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice jab there from Kowalski.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski lands the left hand.
Kowalski scores with a body shot.
Kowalski throws a leg kick which misses Camara's front leg but catches the back leg as Camara tries to avoid it.
Camara tries for a takedown but Kowalski circles away easily
enabling Kowalski to counter with a crisp jab.
Kowalski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Camara fails with a takedown attempt.
Kowalski is trying to counter with his kicks.
Camara needs to keep his hands up - Kowalski had a free shot at his head there.
Camara is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Camara tries for a takedown but Kowalski circles away easily
enabling Kowalski to counter with a crisp jab.
Baakir Camara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski with a hook.
Kowalski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kowalski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
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!
Camara misses with a takedown attempt
and Kowalski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Camara misses with a takedown attempt
and Kowalski counters with a leg kick.
Good shot there by Kowalski.
Kowalski lands the left hand.
A jab from Kowalski does it's job there.
Camara shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kowalski sprawls well. Kowalski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Camara gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camara with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kowalski counters with a nice body shot.
Kowalski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A lazy left from Kowalski finds it's target.
Kowalski connects with a single shot there.
Kowalski listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Frank Kowalski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kowalski lands with a shot to the body.
Camara shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kowalski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Camara.
Kowalski only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski scores with a jab.
Kowalski digs a good hook to Camara's body.
Kowalski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kowalski.
Kowalski throws out a powerful jab.
Camara tries for a takedown but Kowalski circles away easily
letting Kowalski counter with a right hand.
Kowalski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Camara on the side of the head.
Camara has his takedown stuffed
and Kowalski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kowalski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Kowalski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kowalski winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 25:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 25:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Kowalski!
A very excited looking Frank Kowalski made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Baakir Camara was interviewed post fight and said 'I will visit you soon, in your sleep.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jose Diaz (ranked 3749 p4p, 394 weight class) and Stan Lazarith (ranked 4170 p4p, 426 weight class). Jose Diaz could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Stan Lazarith's chin.
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170 lbs
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184 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jose Diaz!
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, Stan Lazarith!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Peter Branson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lazarith throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Diaz's head.
Lazarith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lazarith throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely.
We've been informed that Lazarith has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A head kick misses from Lazarith.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Lazarith.
Lazarith thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Diaz if he has to take too many more of those.
Lazarith throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
Diaz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lazarith was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
Lazarith pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Diaz avoids the head kick by Lazarith.
Diaz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lazarith throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lazarith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab.
Lazarith misses with an attempted mid kick.
Diaz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lazarith throws a lazy head kick
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Stan Lazarith has been cut.
Lazarith lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz rushes Lazarith and presses him up against the cage.
Lazarith tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diaz has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lazarith uses from the top position.
Lazarith has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Diaz is proving hard to escape from.
Diaz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lazarith has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Diaz is proving hard to escape from.
Lazarith is sitting in close to Diaz's body. Diaz has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Lazarith is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Lazarith is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Diaz.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jose Diaz!
An out of breath Jose Diaz 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gendry Golov (ranked 2782 p4p, 63 weight class) and THumongous Heritageaka (ranked 3516 p4p, 128 weight class). Gendry Golov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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291 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gendry Golov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, THumongous Heritageaka!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Winston Alpacca and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heritageaka tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Golov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Heritageaka moves to clinch but Golov breaks away
and Golov counters with a nice uppercut.
Heritageaka closes the distance but Golov moves to the side
and Golov counters with a straight right hand.
Heritageaka wants to clinch
and Golov counters with a three punch combo that has Heritageaka backing up. Heritageaka nods at Golov to acknowledge the strikes.
Golov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Heritageaka walks into a left hand.
Heritageaka darts in trying to clinch
and Golov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Golov connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Golov 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.
Heritageaka is looking to clinch.
Golov clobbers Heritageaka with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Heritageaka moves to clinch but Golov breaks away
and Golov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Heritageaka doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Heritageaka 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Heritageaka needs to keep his hands up - Golov had a free shot at his head there.
Heritageaka closes the distance and pushes Golov back into the cage.
Heritageaka tries to pull guard but Golov holds him up against the cage and eventually Heritageaka drops back down to his feet.
Golov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Heritageaka backwards.
Golov lands with a right to the head.
Golov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Golov swings wildly with an uppercut but Heritageaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Golov swings wildly with an uppercut but Heritageaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Golov is looking to break free of the clinch but Heritageaka has double underhooks.
Heritageaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heritageaka tries to pull guard but Golov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Golov breaks the clinch.
Golov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Heritageaka moves into the clinch successfully.
Heritageaka prevents a body shot from Golov.
Golov is pushing Heritageaka up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Golov is trying to break the clinch but Heritageaka is controlling him.
A short left from Golov.
Golov lands a right hand.
Heritageaka jumps into guard, dragging Golov to the mat.
Golov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Heritageaka manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Golov manages to get himself to full guard.
Heritageaka pushes down on Golov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Heritageaka is trying to work for a kimura but Golov is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heritageaka is working for a submission of some sort.
Heritageaka is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Heritageaka is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Golov tries to get to full guard but Heritageaka has control of the leg.
Golov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Heritageaka on the ground.
Heritageaka wants to work for an arm triangle but Golov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Heritageaka passes to full mount!
Heritageaka mounts Golov! Really nice guard pass there!
Heritageaka controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gendry Golov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Heritageaka is looking to clinch but Golov is avoiding it.
Golov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Heritageaka can do to turn this around?
Golov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Heritageaka darts in and clinches Golov up against the cage.
Heritageaka is trying to pull guard but Golov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Golov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Golov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Heritageaka looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Golov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Heritageaka.
Golov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Heritageaka backwards.
Good body shot from Golov.
Heritageaka jumps guard but Golov stands there with Heritageaka around his waist. Heritageaka gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Golov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Golov tries to land a front kick but Heritageaka steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Golov moves into range and clinches up with Heritageaka.
Heritageaka blocks an uppercut.
Golov can't find room to land a body shot as Heritageaka controls the action.
A short uppercut from Golov.
Heritageaka is trying to pull guard but Golov has him pressed against the cage.
Gendry Golov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of THumongous Heritageaka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Heritageaka.
Golov breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Golov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Heritageaka doesn't seem phased though.
Gendry Golov is winning the standup battle so far.
Heritageaka tries to clinch but Golov moves away
and Golov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Heritageaka wants to clinch but Golov slips to the side
enabling Golov to counter with a crisp jab.
Golov lunges at Heritageaka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Heritageaka's hand.
Golov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Heritageaka tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Golov counters with a left to the body.
Golov lands a nice shot to the body.
Heritageaka tries to clinch
and Golov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Heritageaka gets tackled into the cage by Golov. Golov maintains the clinch.
Heritageaka tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Golov smiles and moves away.
Heritageaka wants to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Golov keeps the fight on the outside.
Golov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Heritageaka's hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heritageaka tries to clinch up.
Heritageaka has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Heritageaka wants to clinch
and Golov counters with a straight right hand.
Heritageaka has closed the distance and engaged Golov in a clinch.
Golov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Heritageaka fails to pull guard.
Golov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Golov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Heritageaka wants to clinch up but Golov keeps it at a distance.
Golov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Golov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Golov lands an overhand right.
Golov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Heritageaka clinches up against the cage.
Golov breaks from the clinch.
Golov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like THumongous Heritageaka has been cut.
Heritageaka takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golov scores with a hook to the body. Heritageaka takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Heritageaka tries to clinch
and Golov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Heritageaka takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Golov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Heritageaka. That did some damage!
Golov's corner calls for a 1-2. Golov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Heritageaka takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
THumongous Heritageaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Golov connects with a body shot.
Golov clinches up with Heritageaka and pushes him back against the cage.
Golov lands a nice uppercut.
Golov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Golov misses with a body punch.
Golov throws a head punch that misses.
Heritageaka jumps guard but Golov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Golov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A hook to the body from Golov.
Golov lands a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heritageaka jumps guard but Golov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Golov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Golov scores with a hook to the body.
Golov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Golov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Heritageaka closes the distance but Golov moves to the side
and Golov counters with a nice uppercut.
Heritageaka takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Golov lands a nice hook to Heritageaka's body. Heritageaka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Golov stuns Heritageaka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Golov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Heritageaka forces Golov back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Golov pushes Heritageaka back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Golov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Golov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gendry Golov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on THumongous Heritageaka's cut.
That's time! Golov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Golov misses with a kick to the body.
Heritageaka has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gendry Golov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Heritageaka jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Golov walks away with a smile on his face. Heritageaka gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Heritageaka rushes Golov and presses him up against the cage.
Golov lands with a short shot to the head.
Golov scores with a hook to the body.
Golov tries to stall but Heritageaka uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Still in the clinch, Golov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Heritageaka fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Still in the clinch, Golov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Golov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Heritageaka backwards.
Golov misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heritageaka jumps guard but Golov stands there with Heritageaka around his waist. Heritageaka gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gendry Golov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of THumongous Heritageaka.
Golov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Golov lands with a short shot to the head.
Golov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heritageaka jumps guard but Golov stands there with Heritageaka around his waist. Heritageaka gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Golov pushes Heritageaka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Golov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Heritageaka backwards.
Golov gets through Heritageaka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Golov.
Heritageaka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Heritageaka tries to pull guard but Golov holds him up against the cage and eventually Heritageaka drops back down to his feet.
Heritageaka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Golov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Golov.
Heritageaka tries to pull guard but Golov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Heritageaka tries to pull guard but Golov won't allow it.
Heritageaka is trying to pull guard but Golov has him pressed against the cage.
Golov manages to break the clinch.
Heritageaka tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Heritageaka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heritageaka tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Golov counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heritageaka wants to clinch
and Golov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Golov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Heritageaka moves into the clinch successfully.
Heritageaka tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Golov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Heritageaka jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Golov walks away with a smile on his face. Heritageaka gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Heritageaka closes the distance but Golov moves to the side
and Golov counters with a stiff right hand.
Golov scores with a nice head shot.
Heritageaka on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Golov lands with an uppercut that bounces Heritageaka off the cage and back into range.
Golov moves into the clinch successfully.
Heritageaka jumps guard but Golov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Golov.
Heritageaka pulls Golov into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heritageaka looking for a guillotine here but Golov defends easily.
Heritageaka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Heritageaka keeping moving, preventing Golov from controlling successfully.
Golov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Golov postures up.
Heritageaka pushes a forearm under Golov's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Golov is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). THumongous Heritageaka!
THumongous Heritageaka is the new super heavyweight champion!
THumongous Heritageaka decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Butabi (ranked 2190 p4p, 255 weight class) and Mickey Oneil (ranked 4648 p4p, 460 weight class). Butabi's entrance music is Make That Money. A fine choice. 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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180 lbs
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182 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Steve Butabi!
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, Mickey Oneil!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Peter Branson and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butabi connects with a body shot that sends Oneil's belly button to the back.
Oneil throws a body shot but no joy.
Oneil ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Butabi moves away.
Oneil misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Butabi counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Oneil!
Butabi content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Oneil really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Butabi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Butabi in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Oneil is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Steve Butabi!
In his post fight interview, Steve Butabi gave a big smile as he said 'Emilioooooooooo'.
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