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Betrayal by the Beach PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rico Blake (ranked 24894 p4p, 617 weight class) and Mickey Oneil (ranked 5081 p4p, 473 weight class). Rico Blake has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rico Blake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mickey Oneil!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Sandra Marshall and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oneil gets caught napping as Blake dives in and scores a takedown. Oneil manages to retain guard.
Oneil is looking to stand back up but Blake counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Oneil.
Oneil is trying to stand up here but Blake is controlling him well.
Oneil is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Oneil can do anything to dispel that myth.
Blake is trying to control the action in half guard but Oneil is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Blake in particular looking to stall.
Oneil blocking the ground and pound attempt from Blake.
Oneil tries to kick Blake off but Blake keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake escapes and gets back to his feet.
Mickey Oneil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oneil fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Blake fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've been told by Blake's head coaches at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Oneil throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oneil throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oneil throws a body punch but Blake moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Blake.
Blake tries to clinch up but Oneil circles away and keeps his distance.
Oneil connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Oneil swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oneil's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Oneil duly obliges.
A left lands for Oneil.
Blake tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Oneil swivels and escapes.
Blake tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Oneil defends well and Blake ends up having to push Oneil into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Oneil lands a nice hook to Blake's body. Blake takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Oneil lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Blake wants to slow Oneil down by chopping away at his legs.
Oneil slips under a jab from Blake.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oneil bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Blake gets the takedown into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Blake.
Oneil is pushing Blake's head away, looking to escape. Blake manages to hold on to the position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oneil bucks up and tries to throw Blake off but instead Blake has got his back!
Oneil is trying to stand back up.
Blake looking for the RNC.
Blake tries to keep control of the position but Oneil is staying busy.
Oneil trying to get back to his feet but Blake is in full control for now.
Blake 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.
Oneil prevents Blake from getting a body triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oneil is trying to get back to his feet but Blake has full control of the position and if anything, Oneil has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Oneil staying busy and making it hard for Blake to control.
Oneil is trying to stand back up.
Blake tries to get the hooks in deep but Oneil pushed the leg off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blake is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Oneil is trying to get back to his feet but Blake has full control of the position and if anything, Oneil has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blake wants to control but Oneil is keeping busy.
Oneil is trying to stand back up.
Blake tries to get the hooks in deep but Oneil pushed the leg off.
Oneil is trying to stand back up.
Oneil is keeping busy.
Oneil trying to get back to his feet but Blake is in full control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mickey Oneil will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Oneil throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blake looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blake tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Oneil manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blake changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Oneil tries to avoid it but Blake manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Oneil to the ground. Oneil escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Blake moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Oneil cracks Blake with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Oneil wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Oneil punishes Blake's body with a nice straight punch.
Oneil 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.
Oneil scores with a punch to the head.
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!
Blake avoids the body shot from Oneil.
Blake is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Oneil.
Blake has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Blake there as he acknowledges the shot.
Blake throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Oneil lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Oneil has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Blake looks to throw the jab but Oneil is out of range.
A left and a right from Oneil both land. Nice combination.
Oneil misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake throws a half hearted mid kick.
Oneil has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blake misses with a looping left.
Blake drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A big left from Blake misses.
Oneil cracks Blake with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Blake looks to land a right hand but Oneil moved out of range.
Oneil with a nice cross.
Mickey Oneil is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blake throws a nice looking combination but Oneil bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blake is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Blake shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Oneil defends it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Oneil! But no joy.
Rico Blake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oneil's jab looks to have found its range, popping Blake under the eye.
Oneil's corner calls for a 1-2. Oneil obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Oneil scores with a hook to the body. Blake takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oneil throws a body shot but no joy.
Oneil scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Oneil gets caught napping as Blake dives in and scores a takedown. Oneil manages to retain guard.
Blake won't allow Oneil to get back to his feet.
Blake is standing up over Oneil. Oneil looks to escape but Blake dives into side control.
Blake has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Blake looking for a guillotine from mount but Oneil is having none of it.
Oneil is trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blake can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Oneil is looking to escape.
Oneil is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Blake punching from mount but Oneil doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oneil trying desperately to get to his feet.
Oneil is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Blake won't let Oneil get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Blake wants to control the pace but Oneil is squirming around nicely.
Blake is really struggling to control Oneil but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Oneil is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Blake can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Oneil is looking to escape.
Oneil tries to buck Blake off but he can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Oneil showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Oneil ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oneil closes the distance and pushes Blake back into the cage.
Oneil putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Blake in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Oneil lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Oneil.
Oneil lands a nice uppercut.
Blake's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oneil tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Blake avoids it.
A short body shot lands from Oneil as the two fighters clinch.
Oneil lands a shoulder strike.
Oneil lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in the clinch, Oneil scores with a nice short uppercut.
Blake blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blake tries to pull guard but Oneil won't allow it.
A right hand to the body from Oneil.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oneil lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Blake or not.
Oneil lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Oneil.
A short right from Oneil on the inside.
Oneil lands a left hand.
Mickey Oneil seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Oneil lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oneil scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Oneil creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oneil lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oneil lands with a right to the head.
Blake avoiding damage as Oneil throws knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oneil misses with a punch on the inside.
Blake's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Blake tries to break free but Oneil pushes him back against the cage.
Oneil lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blake avoids a wild elbow strike from Oneil.
A short uppercut from Oneil.
Blake's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oneil pushes Blake back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blake blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Oneil lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Oneil.
Still in the clinch, Oneil scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oneil works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Blake tries to break free but Oneil pushes him back against the cage.
Oneil softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Blake takes a shot to the head.
Oneil lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Oneil just misses with a elbow thrown towards Blake's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oneil swings wildly with an uppercut but Blake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oneil misses with the head strike.
Oneil tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oneil breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oneil lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Blake at a distance.
Blake walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Blake looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Oneil is looking for the big counter here.
Oneil scores with a one two! Blake had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Blake with a poor takedown
and Oneil counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rico Blake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blake fails with a takedown attempt.
Oneil looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blake doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mickey Oneil is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Blake misses with a body shot.
Oneil paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blake misses with a takedown
and Oneil connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oneil's jab looks to have found its range, popping Blake under the eye.
Blake takes one to the chin there.
Oneil throws a right hand that Blake ducks under and follows up with a left that Blake also avoids with ease.
Oneil cracks Blake with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Blake throws a leg kick but Oneil sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blake with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Oneil to score with a decent uppercut.
Oneil fails to land with a series of punches.
Blake swings for the body but Oneil moves out of range.
Rico Blake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oneil lands with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mickey Oneil comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Oneil 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 27:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 26:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mickey Oneil!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Hunt (ranked 4586 p4p, 155 weight class) and Blue Blue Crocodile (ranked 5641 p4p, 187 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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280 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jason Hunt!
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, Blue Blue Crocodile!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Hunt.
Hunt wants to clinch
and Crocodile counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Still in half guard, Crocodile seems content to control.
Hunt on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Crocodile controlling the action here.
Hunt trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crocodile seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Crocodile prevents Hunt from improving his position.
Crocodile works his way into full mount!
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.
Crocodile postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hunt looks a forlorn figure.
Crocodile postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hunt looks a forlorn figure.
Crocodile working the ground and pound effectively.
Crocodile lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hunt is looking to improve his position but Crocodile isn't that keen on the idea.
Crocodile cracks Hunt with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Hunt in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hunt is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crocodile lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Hunt! Crocodile sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Hunt and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Blue Blue Crocodile!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Carla (ranked 4421 p4p, 348 weight class) and Tommy Jenkins (ranked 4270 p4p, 333 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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150 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jimmy Carla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tommy Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Bart Greer and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins moves to clinch but Carla breaks away
and Carla counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tommy Jenkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jenkins tries to move into range but Carla moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jenkins wants to clinch but Carla slips to the side
enabling Carla to counter with a crisp jab.
Jenkins misses with a hook
and Carla counters with a nice uppercut.
Jenkins closes the distance but Carla moves to the side
and Carla counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jenkins misses with a left hand
letting Carla counter with a right hand.
Carla circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jenkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Carla dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jenkins's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Carla connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jenkins scrambles back to his feet.
Carla scores with a decent looking hook.
Jenkins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Carla counters with a straight right hand.
Carla is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jenkins tries to clinch up.
Carla moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jenkins is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Carla counters with a left and a right... And another left! Jenkins is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Carla!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between LeDon Jadman (ranked 3963 p4p, 495 weight class) and Jimmy Braveheart (ranked 3818 p4p, 480 weight class). LeDon Jadman has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, LeDon Jadman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jimmy Braveheart!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Dirk Anderson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jadman misses with a wild body shot.
Jadman sets himself, and Braveheart steps forward looking for the clinch! Jadman avoids it this time.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jadman!
Jadman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Braveheart takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Braveheart has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jadman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
LeDon Jadman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jadman scores with a jab.
Braveheart moves out of range as Jadman strikes.
Braveheart takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Braveheart avoids the body shot from Jadman.
Jadman sets himself, and Braveheart steps forward looking for the clinch! Jadman avoids it this time.
A combination from Jadman does no damage.
Braveheart is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jadman misses with a hook. Braveheart ducked under it nicely.
Braveheart wants to counter the offense by Jadman and move into the clinch position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jadman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jadman throws a series of punches but Braveheart avoids them all with ease.
Jadman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braveheart blocks the body kick.
Nice sprawl there from Jadman as Braveheart shoots in.
Jadman throws a right and a left that Braveheart avoids nicely.
Braveheart walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jadman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Braveheart under the eye.
Jadman connects with a body shot that sends Braveheart's belly button to the back.
Jadman scores with a nice head shot.
Jadman misses with a two punch combination.
Braveheart steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jadman.
Jadman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jadman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Braveheart is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Braveheart displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jadman throws out the jab.
Braveheart wants to counter with a clinch but Jadman pushes him away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jadman scores with a body shot.
Braveheart shoots in for a takedown but Jadman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Braveheart gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jadman.
A punch lands to the side of Braveheart 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Braveheart blocks the body kick.
Braveheart tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jadman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Braveheart moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jadman misses with a hook.
Braveheart takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jadman is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Braveheart shoots for a double leg takedown but Jadman sprawls well. He's pushed Braveheart's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
LeDon Jadman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Braveheart.
Braveheart has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Braveheart there as he acknowledges the shot.
A big right from Braveheart misses.
Jadman throws a one two combo.
Braveheart takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jadman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braveheart's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jadman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Braveheart scrambles back to his feet.
Jadman misses with a body shot.
Braveheart tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jadman defends well and Braveheart ends up having to push Jadman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jadman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jadman scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jadman lands with a shot to the body.
Braveheart takes one on the button.
Braveheart avoids a kick to the body.
Jadman misses with a two punch combination.
Braveheart wants to counter with a clinch but Jadman pushes him away.
Jadman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jadman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Braveheart tries to counter by closing the distance.
Braveheart rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jadman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Braveheart moves out of range of the body kick from Jadman.
Jadman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jadman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jadman lands with a nice body punch.
Jadman moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jadman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jadman scores with a punch to the head.
Nice shot by Jadman.
Jadman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A combination from Jadman does no damage.
Braveheart wants to counter with a clinch but Jadman pushes him away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jadman misses with the combination.
Jadman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
LeDon Jadman dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jadman scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jadman jabs at Braveheart's body.
Jadman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Braveheart wants to counter the offense by Jadman and move into the clinch position.
Jadman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jadman throws a hook to the side of Braveheart's head but Braveheart sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jadman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Braveheart can do to turn this around?
Jadman scores with a punch to the head.
Jadman lands a jab to Braveheart's midsection.
Braveheart has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jadman finds it's way round the side to connect with Braveheart's head.
Jadman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Braveheart uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jadman.
Braveheart slips a jab and a cross from Jadman.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good shot there by Jadman.
Jadman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jadman jabs Braveheart to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Braveheart uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jadman.
Jadman lands a glancing blow to the side of Braveheart's head.
Jadman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Braveheart, as that shot connected.
Braveheart walks into a straight right hand from Jadman.
Braveheart takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jadman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Braveheart has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Braveheart takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
LeDon Jadman is winning the standup battle so far.
Jadman tries to bum rush Braveheart with a series of wild strikes but Braveheart uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Braveheart avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jadman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jadman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Braveheart.
Jadman misses with a series of wild punches.
Braveheart steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jadman.
Jadman lands a nice shot to the body.
Jadman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jadman throws a body kick that misses.
Jadman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Braveheart bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Braveheart wants to counter with a clinch but Jadman pushes him away.
Braveheart on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braveheart ducks under a wild hook from Jadman.
Braveheart is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Braveheart bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Braveheart steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jadman.
Jadman loads up on a big right hand but Braveheart slips the punch.
Jab, jab by Jadman - just one landing.
Jadman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jadman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Braveheart might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Jadman has got the better of the exchanges.
Braveheart dives in for a single leg takedown but Jadman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Braveheart walks into a left hand.
Jadman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Braveheart moves away.
Braveheart wants to counter the offense by Jadman and move into the clinch position.
Jadman throws a big shot that misses.
Jadman cracks Braveheart with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Braveheart throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Braveheart closes the distance and clinches up with Jadman, looking for a takedown. Braveheart pushes Jadman against the cage but Jadman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Braveheart is trying desperately to land a takedown but Jadman is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Braveheart.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jadman misses with a two punch combination.
Jadman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jadman misses with a wild combination.
Jadman feints a jab promting Braveheart to slip. Jadman then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Braveheart slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Braveheart fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jadman manages to avoid it.
Jadman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Braveheart doesn't seem bothered though.
Jadman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Braveheart has time to react.
Jadman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Braveheart.
Jadman lands a nice shot that snaps Braveheart's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
LeDon Jadman dominated that second round.
That's time! Jadman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Jab by Jadman.
Braveheart misses with a few strikes there.
A little feinted left hand from Jadman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Braveheart tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jadman defends well and Braveheart ends up having to push Jadman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
LeDon Jadman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jadman lands a jab to the head.
Jadman scores with a three punch combo!
Jadman misses with a few strikes there.
Braveheart wants to counter with a clinch but Jadman pushes him away.
Braveheart drops his hands momentarily and Jadman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jadman throws a wild body kick that Braveheart sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jadman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Braveheart.
Braveheart tries to counter by closing the distance.
A jab lands there for Jadman.
The crowd cheers as Jadman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Braveheart doesn't seem phased though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jadman throws a series of punches but Braveheart avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braveheart ducks under a wild hook from Jadman.
Jadman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Braveheart.
Decent striking displayed by Jadman there.
Jadman lands a jab.
Jadman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Braveheart.
Jadman lands a right hook to the body.
Jadman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bravehearts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jadman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Braveheart counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Braveheart.
Braveheart tries to pull guard but Jadman holds him up against the cage and eventually Braveheart drops back down to his feet.
Jadman lands a shoulder strike.
Braveheart jumps guard but Jadman stands there with Braveheart around his waist. Braveheart gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
LeDon Jadman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Braveheart.
Jadman breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Braveheart throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jadman's waist but Jadman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Braveheart off to one side.
Jadman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jadman misses with a wild body shot.
Jadman throws a wild body kick that Braveheart sees coming a mile off.
Braveheart tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jadman was well out of range. Poor timing from Braveheart.
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!
Jadman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jadman misses with a double jab.
Braveheart wants to counter the offense by Jadman and move into the clinch position.
Jadman misses with a hook.
Jadman cracks Braveheart with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jadman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jadman misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jadman tests Braveheart's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Braveheart takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Braveheart staying out of range there.
Braveheart uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jadman.
Jadman looks to land a body kick but Braveheart moved away.
Braveheart's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jadman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Braveheart scrambles back to his feet.
Braveheart avoids the body shot from Jadman.
Braveheart tries to counter by closing the distance.
Braveheart ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Braveheart wants to counter with a clinch but Jadman pushes him away.
Jadman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Braveheart wants to counter with a clinch but Jadman pushes him away.
Braveheart takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Braveheart wants to counter with a clinch but Jadman pushes him away.
Jadman lands the left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jadman takes a swing at Braveheart's ribcage but misses.
Braveheart wants to counter with a clinch but Jadman pushes him away.
Jadman lands with a straight right. Braveheart didn't see that one coming.
No joy there for Jadman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jadman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Braveheart on the side of the head.
Jadman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jadman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Braveheart.
Braveheart blocks the body kick.
Jadman cracks a nice hook into Braveheart's ribs.
Jadman connects with a right hand. Braveheart shakes it off.
Jadman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jadman sets himself, and Braveheart steps forward looking for the clinch! Jadman avoids it this time.
Braveheart fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jimmy Braveheart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
LeDon Jadman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jadman with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
LeDon Jadman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jadman 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:24
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:24
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... LeDon Jadman!
In his post fight interview, LeDon Jadman gave a big smile as he said 'Hydration is key'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sladjy Musaev (ranked 3152 p4p, 327 weight class) and Minor Caugh (ranked 4370 p4p, 430 weight class). Sladjy Musaev could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Minor Caugh's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sladjy Musaev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Minor Caugh!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Peter Branson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Musaev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Caugh fails in his attempt to clinch.
Musaev clinches with his opponent.
Musaev lands a body punch in the clinch.
Caugh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Musaev cracks Caugh with a nice body shot.
Musaev pushes Caugh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Caugh misses with the head strike.
Musaev pushes Caugh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Musaev.
Caugh looks winded!
Musaev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Caugh backwards.
Musaev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Caugh backwards.
Musaev lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Musaev.
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!
Musaev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Caugh tries a body shot but Musaev blocks it.
Musaev definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Musaev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Caugh pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Musaev.
Caugh throws a head punch that misses.
Musaev will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Caugh up against the cage.
Caugh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Come on Musaev - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caugh is fighting off a takedown attempt but Musaev is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Caugh to the mat. Caugh regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Musaev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Musaev has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Caugh avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Caugh not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Musaev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Musaev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Musaev controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Musaev throwing strikes but missing.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Caugh wants to clinch but Musaev slips to the side
and Musaev counters with a right hand to the body.
Caugh scores with a jab to the head.
Nice defenses there by Caugh.
Caugh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Caugh throws a sloppy head kick and Musaev moves out of range easily.
Caugh falls off balance throwing a combination
and Musaev holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Caugh misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Musaev.
Musaev lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Caugh is trying to force a seperation but Musaev has the dominant position.
Caugh has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Musaev seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Caugh can turn it around.
Musaev lands a body punch in the clinch.
Musaev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Caugh is defending well for now.
Musaev throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Musaev lands with a right to the head.
Musaev breaks from the clinch.
Caugh tries to close the distance and clinch but Musaev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Musaev was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Caugh.
Musaev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Musaev swings for the body but Caugh moves out of range.
Musaev instigates a clinch.
Musaev is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Caugh letting Musaev take a breather here.
Musaev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Caugh backwards.
Musaev lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Caugh or not.
Musaev blocks an uppercut.
Musaev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Caugh pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Musaev lands a nice uppercut.
Musaev content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Musaev lands a body punch in the clinch.
Musaev presses Caugh against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Musaev lands an uppercut.
Caugh is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Musaev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Caugh is still on wobbly legs! Can Musaev finish him?
Musaev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caugh blocks an uppercut.
Musaev misses with some punches.
Clinched against the cage, Musaev lands a big elbow that drops Caugh! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Caugh is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sladjy Musaev!
A very excited looking Sladjy Musaev 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Kowalski (ranked 2487 p4p, 252 weight class) and Roger Steele (ranked 3366 p4p, 349 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 heavyweight 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, Frank Kowalski!
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, Roger Steele!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Bart Greer and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steele misses with an uppercut. Kowalski saw that one coming.
Kowalski definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kowalski throws a hook but Steele avoids it easily.
Steele throws out a counter right but Kowalski avoids it with no problem.
Steele motions for Kowalski to come forward. Steele throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kowalski appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kowalski slips a jab and a cross from Steele.
Jab by Steele.
Roger Steele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steele throws a lazy right hand but Kowalski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kowalski fires out a quick counter leg kick but Steele just manages to avoid it.
Kowalski throws a sloppy body shot
and Steele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steele loads up on a big right hand but Kowalski slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele checks a leg kick.
Kowalski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steele manages to avoid it.
Steele pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kowalski back to the cage. Steele follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Steele throws a shot from downtown. Kowalski moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski takes a swing at Steele's ribcage but misses.
Kowalski throws a body shot but no joy.
Steele appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Steele throws an off balance right hand
and Kowalski counters with a left to the body.
Steele misses the body punch
and Kowalski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Roger Steele has been cut.
Kowalski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steele.
A counter left hand to the body from Kowalski misses its target.
Steele misses with a body shot
and Kowalski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kowalski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steele.
Kowalski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Steele misses the shot to the body.
Steele cracks Kowalski with a right hand to the side of the head.
Steele comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kowalski.
Kowalski closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kowalski.
It seemed like Steele was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Steele punishes Kowalski's body with a nice straight punch.
Steele scores with a body shot.
Kowalski stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kowalski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Steele was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Steele.
Kowalski is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Steele misses with a hook
and Kowalski counters with a left to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kowalski. Steele does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kowalski takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Steele needs to keep his hands up - Kowalski had a free shot at his head there.
Steele throws a body shot but no joy.
Steele fails to land with a series of punches.
Kowalski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Steele misses the shot to the body.
Kowalski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Steele misses the shot to the body.
Steele comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kowalski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steele misses with a left hand
and Kowalski counters with a good low kick that Steele was not able to check.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele lands a really nice looking cross but Kowalski seems unphased.
Steele looks to score with a jab to the body but Kowalski is just out of range.
Steele looks to score with a jab to the body but Kowalski is just out of range.
Steele tries to bum rush Kowalski with a series of wild strikes but Kowalski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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!
Kowalski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Steele thuds a left hand into Kowalski's body.
Kowalski moves out of range of the body kick from Steele.
A counter left hand to the body from Kowalski misses its target.
Steele tries to score with a low kick but Kowalski moves his leg out of the way.
Steele looks to score with a jab to the body but Kowalski is just out of range.
Steele throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kowalski makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Steele dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roger Steele'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.
Good exchange - Kowalski coming out on top.
Steele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steele tries to clinch there but Kowalski circles away.
Steele throws a series of punches but Kowalski moves out of range.
Steele scores with a hook to the body. Kowalski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Steele misses with a wild body shot.
Steele throws a body shot but no joy.
Steele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steele has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele looks to score with a jab to the body but Kowalski is just out of range.
Kowalski throws a leg kick
and Steele counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Steele throws a poor cross that misses
and Kowalski counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Steele misses its intended target.
Steele lands a slapping body shot.
Steele punishes Kowalski's body with a nice straight punch.
Steele throws a sloppy body shot
and Kowalski counters with a stiff right hand.
Steele checks a leg kick.
Steele loads up on a big right hand but Kowalski slips the punch.
Steele changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kowalski slips a jab from Steele.
Kowalski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Steele avoids the body shot from Kowalski.
A nice side step and Steele releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kowalski is looking to wear down Steele with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Steele swings for the body but Kowalski moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele throws a lazy uppercut
and Kowalski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steele. Kowalski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steele takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kowalski lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Steele has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Steele and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steele misses with a lunging right hand
and Kowalski counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kowalski just misses with a punch to the body.
Steele takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Steele is breathing heavily.
Steele staying out of range there.
Kowalski scores with the left hand. Steele knows he should have avoided that one.
Steele throws a body punch but Kowalski moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele swings for the body but Kowalski moves out of range.
Kowalski avoids the body shot from Steele.
And Kowalski counters with a quick kick to the body but Steele blocks it.
Steele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kowalski.
A counter left hand to the body from Kowalski misses its target.
Kowalski misses with a leg kick
and Steele counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kowalski takes one on the button.
Steele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kowalski moves away.
Kowalski missing with a left hand there. Steele was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steele misses with a wild body shot.
Steele throws a leg kick
and Kowalski counters with a left to the body.
Steele connects with a crisp jab.
Kowalski ducks under a wild hook from Steele.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kowalski misses with a wild body shot.
Kowalski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steele manages to avoid it.
Steele throws a body shot but no joy.
Kowalski appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kowalski jabs Steele right on the nose. Steele blinks but takes it well.
Nice body punch from Kowalski.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good work by Steele as he checks the leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steele. Kowalski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kowalski half committed to a counter leg kick.
Steele throws a body punch but Kowalski moves out of range.
Steele swings for the body but Kowalski moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Frank Kowalski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roger Steele's cut.
That's time! Kowalski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kowalski misses with a wild body shot.
Kowalski scores with a sloppy right hand. Steele should have avoided that one.
Kowalski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steele manages to avoid it.
Steele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kowalski was well out of range. Poor timing from Steele.
It looked like Kowalski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kowalski misses with a combination
and Steele counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kowalski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele throws a right hand that misses
enabling Kowalski to counter with a crisp jab.
Steele throws a low kick but Kowalski moves out of range easily.
Steele lands a jab to the nose.
Steele lands a jab to Kowalski's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kowalski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Steele.
Kowalski moves out of range of the strikes.
Steele misses with a straight right.
Kowalski scores with a jab. Steele acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Steele gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kowalski.
Kowalski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kowalski misses with a right hand
and Kowalski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steele looks to score with a jab to the body but Kowalski is just out of range.
Steele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kowalski moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Steele is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kowalski.
Steele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kowalski.
Kowalski throws a body shot but no joy.
Steele throws a shot to the body.
Steele fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kowalski lands a nice hook to Steele's body. Steele takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kowalski lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kowalski.
Kowalski connects with a leg kick. Steele looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Decent striking displayed by Steele there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Steele throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kowalski counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Steele takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Steele just misses with a punch to the body.
Steele avoids the body shot from Kowalski.
Nice defenses there by Kowalski.
Kowalski avoids the body shot from Steele.
Kowalski was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Steele misses with a body shot.
Kowalski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steele.
Kowalski drops Steele with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Steele looks back up at him and smiles so Kowalski waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Steele is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Are you kidding me?! Kowalski ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Steele clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frank Kowalski!
Frank Kowalski 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Victor Violence (ranked 2908 p4p, 325 weight class) and Frank Hackleton (ranked 3310 p4p, 364 weight class). Hackleton is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Gringo Hip Hop. Victor Violence has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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148 lbs
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164 lbs
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Victor Violence!
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, Frank Hackleton!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Winston Alpacca and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Hackleton as Violence shoots in.
Hackleton feints the counter takedown.
Violence is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hackleton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hackleton wants to counter the offense by Violence and move into the clinch position.
Hackleton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hackleton wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Violence. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Violence shoots for a takedown but Hackleton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Violence.
Hackleton throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Violence.
Hackleton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hackleton's coach down at Island Safe Space was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hackleton's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackleton looks to land a right hand but Violence moved out of range.
Violence fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hackleton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hackleton looks to land a right hand but Violence moved out of range.
Violence gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hackleton throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hackleton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hackleton chips away with some ground and pound.
Violence looking for a sweep. Not yet Violence, not yet.
Hackleton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hackleton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hackleton with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Violence looking to control.
Hackleton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hackleton postures up in Violence's guard and throws a big left but Violence blocks it.
Hackleton showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Violence not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hackleton content to stall in guard here.
Hackleton preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Violence trying to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hackleton will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Violence tries for a takedown but Hackleton circles away easily
and Hackleton counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Violence's face as Hackleton controls the position.
Violence tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Violence can't do much from the bottom here.
Hackleton landing strikes.
Violence is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hackleton connects with a decent elbow.
Hackleton is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Violence will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Violence struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hackleton controlling from side mount.
Hackleton is working Violence over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hackleton in side control lands a decent elbow.
It looks like Victor Violence has been cut.
Hackleton slows the pace down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Violence tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hackleton content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
It looks like Hackleton might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Hackleton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Victor Violence's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Violence with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hackleton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hackleton scoring with some ground and pound.
Hackleton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Violence is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hackleton is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Violence wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Violence utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Violence has momentary wrist control but Hackleton slips an elbow through the middle.
Hackleton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hackleton is working Violence over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Violence looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hackleton working some strikes from top position.
Hackleton working some strikes from top position.
Hackleton works over Violence with some ground and pound from guard.
Hackleton throwing strikes from guard but Violence blocks nicely.
Hackleton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hackleton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hackleton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Violence's head.
Hackleton scoring with some ground and pound.
Hackleton throws a strike but Violence rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Violence trying to control but Hackleton is working from the bottom.
Hackleton is pulling down on Violence's head. It's preventing any offense from Violence, at least for the moment.
Violence seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hackleton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Violence gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Violence wants to control from the top but Hackleton keeps moving.
Violence thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
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.
Hackleton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Violence defends it easily.
Hackleton keeping moving, preventing Violence from controlling successfully.
Hackleton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Violence's guard.
Hackleton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Violence avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hackleton throwing strikes from guard but Violence blocks nicely.
Violence looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Hackleton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Victor Violence'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. This is the final round!
Hackleton is looking to score with low kicks.
Violence tries to sprawl but Hackleton drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hackleton scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hackleton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hackleton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hackleton takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hackleton working the head and body with strikes.
Violence wants to get back to full guard.
Hackleton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackleton is continuing to stall.
Hackleton is nestled in close to Violence, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hackleton is taking a breather. Violence says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hackleton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Violence wants to get back to full guard.
Hackleton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Violence has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hackleton is thwarting Violence's attempts to control the position.
Frank Hackleton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hackleton takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hackleton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Violence sees it coming and defends easily.
Hackleton not doing much here.
Victor Violence has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice strikes from Hackleton there.
Hackleton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hackleton performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Let's hope that Hackleton has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Violence shoots for a takedown but Hackleton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hackleton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hackleton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Violence fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Violence is defended easily by Hackleton.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Violence. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hackleton keeps the fight on the outside.
Hackleton is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hackleton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Violence.
Violence misses with a jab to the body
and Hackleton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Violence is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Hackleton rolls with it to try and escape but Violence cranks on the arm and Hackleton is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Victor Violence!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Master Splinter (ranked 2885 p4p, 316 weight class) and Jose Diaz (ranked 2749 p4p, 305 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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169 lbs
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170 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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Master Splinter!
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, Jose Diaz!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Peter Branson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz lands a jab to Splinter's midsection.
Splinter fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diaz, pushing him back against the cage.
Splinter is trying to stall.
Splinter is trying to trip Diaz. He has hold of a leg but Diaz is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Splinter persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Diaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Diaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Diaz working for a triangle but Splinter defends it easily.
Splinter passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz trying to control here.
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.
Diaz has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Island Safe Space. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Splinter sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Diaz defending well though.
Splinter missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Splinter not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Diaz looking for submissions off his back.
Splinter definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Splinter looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Splinter is working for a submission of some sort.
Diaz trying to control here.
Splinter is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
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.
Diaz trying to control here.
Splinter trying to pass the guard but Diaz defending well.
Splinter is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diaz sees it coming and defends easily.
Splinter is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Diaz!
Diaz is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Splinter lands a nice shot to the head.
Splinter controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Splinter.
Diaz wants to hold on but Splinter pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Splinter can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diaz is looking to escape.
Splinter raining down hammerfists from mount.
Splinter avoids the attempt from Diaz to control.
Splinter looking to control and managing it successfully.
Splinter working for a guillotine from mount but Diaz is in no mood to give up.
Diaz tries to hold on but Splinter pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Splinter has hold of Diaz's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Diaz manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Splinter is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Diaz can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Diaz tries to lock up and control but Splinter gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Splinter looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Splinter avoids the attempt from Diaz to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Master Splinter dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Splinter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diaz.
Nice body punch from Diaz.
Diaz works Splinter's body with a nice hook.
Diaz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Diaz throws an off balance right hand
and Splinter counters with a single leg into guard. Diaz didn't expect that.
Splinter pushing down on Diaz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Splinter wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy.
Splinter is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.
Diaz is refusing to be controlled, as Splinter sits in half guard.
Master Splinter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Splinter is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Splinter trying to control from half guard but Diaz is working away.
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Splinter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.
Splinter tries to pass to full mount but Diaz defends it.
Diaz is positioning himself well to prevent Splinter advancing to mount.
Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Splinter pulls his head out easily.
Splinter tries to pass the half guard into mount. Diaz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Diaz looking for submissions off his back.
Splinter looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Diaz trying to control here.
Splinter trying to control from half guard but Diaz is working away.
Splinter missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Splinter missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Splinter is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Splinter is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is looking to control Splinter's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diaz avoid being mounted?
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Splinter wants to work for an arm triangle but Diaz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Splinter is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Diaz connects with a body shot.
Splinter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Diaz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Splinter looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz lands a nice hook to Splinter's body. Splinter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Diaz jabs at Splinter's body.
Diaz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Diaz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Splinter moved out of range.
Some wild striking there from Diaz.
Diaz jabs at Splinter's body.
Diaz is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Splinter rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz jabs at Splinter's body.
Splinter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz punishes Splinter's body with a nice straight punch.
Diaz misses with an uppercut
and Splinter counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Diaz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Splinter is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Splinter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Splinter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Splinter walks into a jab.
Splinter throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
A big right from Diaz misses.
Diaz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Splinter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz throws a hook but Splinter blocks it.
Diaz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Splinter attempts a counter takedown but Diaz avoids it well and moves away.
Diaz lands a jab to Splinter's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz digs a good body shot into Splinter's ribs.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Splinter.
Splinter half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jose Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Splinter drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
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!
Splinter pushes down on Diaz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Splinter is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Diaz looking for submissions off his back.
Diaz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Splinter.
Diaz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Splinter is working for a submission of some sort.
Diaz trying to hold on to Splinter's head to control him but Splinter postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diaz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Splinter.
Splinter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.
Splinter is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diaz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Diaz gets back to full guard.
Diaz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Diaz is pulling down on Splinter's head. It's preventing any offense from Splinter, at least for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz looking for a guillotine here but Splinter defends easily.
Diaz has Splinter pulled in close to control his posture.
Splinter with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Diaz trying to control the position here.
Splinter trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's four 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.
Splinter trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A left and a right from Diaz both land. Nice combination.
Splinter shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Splinter wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
Splinter slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Diaz wants to control but Splinter postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Splinter tries for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Master Splinter.
I think Splinter has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Giorgio Armani (ranked 954 p4p, 121 weight class) and Abel Trujilo (ranked 1954 p4p, 236 weight class). Giorgio Armani has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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164 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Giorgio Armani!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Abel Trujilo!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Santiago Holmes and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trujilo gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Armani counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Armani.
Trujilo wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Armani manages to pass to side control.
Trujilo wants to control but Armani is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Armani seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Armani is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Trujilo defends it well.
Trujilo felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Armani is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Trujilo has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armani passes to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armani looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Armani has hold of Trujilo's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Trujilo tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Armani cranks the arm and Trujilo screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Trujilo, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Giorgio Armani!
Giorgio Armani retains his lightweight title!
Giorgio Armani 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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