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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Berry (ranked 7627 p4p, 753 weight class) and Joe Swift (ranked 8358 p4p, 785 weight class). Joe Swift has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jerry Berry!
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, Joe Swift!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Winston Alpacca and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swift swinging wildly here.
Swift misses with a combination
and Berry counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Berry winds up and cracks Swift with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Berry throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Berry missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Berry winds up and cracks Swift with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berry sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berry lands strikes from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berry performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Berry not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Swift avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Berry.
Swift avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Berry.
Berry seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Berry scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Berry performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Swift is trying to stand up here but Berry is controlling him well.
Berry content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berry passes the guard and advances to mount!
Berry scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berry takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Berry 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.
Berry dominating with strikes here.
Berry lands with some strikes.
Swift wants to try and get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Swift can do anything to dispel that myth.
Berry is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Swift has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Berry working the ground and pound effectively.
BOOM! Berry connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berry sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Berry lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
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!
Berry lands a big elbow.
Swift is in a horrible position here. Berry smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Swift wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerry Berry 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.
Berry misses with a takedown attempt - Swift sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Despite the aggression on Swift's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Swift throws a series of punches but Berry avoids them all with ease.
Berry shoots in for a takedown but Swift shows good takedown defense.
Berry darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Berry is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berry missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Berry 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berry slips a nice elbow through Swift's hands, connecting with Swift's forehead.
Berry working the head and body with strikes.
Berry is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Berry scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Berry controlling the action here.
Berry thows a huge punch but Swift dodges it nicely.
Nice strikes from Berry there.
Berry scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Berry throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Berry is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berry lands a nice shot to the head.
Berry connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Berry with good strikes from the mount here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Berry landing shots from mount.
Swift is trying to stand.
Berry unloading with bombs!
Berry landing strikes from the mount and Swift is in trouble!
Berry postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Swift in real trouble here! The ref calls for Swift to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jerry Berry!
A very excited looking Jerry Berry 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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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Musa Kendali (ranked 6299 p4p, 202 weight class) and Mowgli Muthia (ranked 3090 p4p, 128 weight class). Kendali comes to the cage accompanied by Senegal National Anthem. Mowgli Muthia has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Musa Kendali's chin.
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290 lbs
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299 lbs
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Brawler
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Musa Kendali!
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, Mowgli Muthia!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Daniel Franklin and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muthia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kendali.
Kendali tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Muthia was well out of range. Poor timing from Kendali.
Kendali misses with a body punch
enabling Muthia to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Musa Kendali has been cut.
Kendali misses with a right hand
and Muthia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Muthia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Muthia scores with a jab to the body.
Muthia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kendali throws out the jab.
Kendali throws a hook but Muthia blocks it.
Kendali throws a right and a left that Muthia avoids nicely.
Kendali thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Kendali misses.
Muthia tries to close the distance and clinch but Kendali swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Muthia looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Muthia staying out of range there.
Muthia clinches.
Muthia working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muthia lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kendali is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muthia dips a shoulder and cracks Kendali with a mighty uppercut! Kendali falls back against the cage and Muthia unloads with a barrage of strikes! Kendali is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Muthia screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mowgli Muthia!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Mowgli Muthia waved his t-shirt featuring ZZ POPS's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rebel Son (ranked 3752 p4p, 388 weight class) and Kamakiri Yoritomo (ranked 3330 p4p, 355 weight class). Yoritomo has chosen Praying Mantis - Praying Mantis as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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180 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rebel Son!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kamakiri Yoritomo!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Michael Johnstone and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yoritomo throws a leg kick which misses Son's front leg but catches the back leg as Son tries to avoid it.
Yoritomo scores with a hook.
Yoritomo scores with a three punch combo!
Son definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
No luck for Son with that takedown attempt.
Son takes one on the button.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yoritomo, as that shot connected.
Yoritomo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Yoritomo lands with a good body shot.
Son shoots and misses
enabling Yoritomo to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
Son with a lazy takedown attempt
and Yoritomo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rebel Son. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yoritomo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Son bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Yoritomo tries to control but Son manages to take his back.
Son has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Yoritomo's body.
Yoritomo fending off the submission attempt from Son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Son lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Yoritomo hold on?!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Son has the hooks in. Yoritomo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Son working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Yoritomo is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Son has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Yoritomo taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rebel Son!
In defeat, Kamakiri Yoritomo stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sometimes it is better to lose and do the right thing than to win and do the wrong thing.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rob Hammond (ranked 2570 p4p, 295 weight class) and Middle Weight (ranked 2004 p4p, 245 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Middle Weight was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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195 lbs
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rob Hammond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Middle Weight!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weight has managed to clinch.
Weight scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Weight.
Weight lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Weight lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hammond backwards.
A short right from Weight on the inside.
Hammond looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hammond is trying to break the clinch but Weight is controlling him.
Hammond has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hammond breaks the clinch.
Weight takes a swing at Hammond's ribcage but misses.
Hammond throwing a counter right hand but Weight manages to avoid it.
Weight pushes Hammond up against the cage in a clinch.
Hammond tries to circle away but Weight has him pinned against the cage.
Hammond is trying to break the clinch but Weight is controlling him.
Our sources have told us that Hammond has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A right hand to the body from Weight.
Hammond looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Weight lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammond can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammond is trying to break free.
Hammond looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Weight lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hammond breaks the clinch.
Weight darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Weight clinches with his opponent.
Hammond wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Weight has him pressed against the cage.
Hammond wants to break the clinch but can't.
Weight lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hammond looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Weight keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hammond's efforts to push away.
Weight misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Weight.
Hammond breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Weight avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rob Hammond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weight clinches up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Weight misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hammond is trying to force a seperation but Weight has the dominant position.
A right handed body shot lands from Weight.
Hammond is trying to break the clinch but Weight is controlling him.
Hammond is looking to break free of the clinch but Weight has double underhooks.
Weight prevents Hammond from breaking the clinch.
Nice body punch from Weight - that landed with a thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in the clinch, Weight scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Weight.
Hammond tries to circle away but Weight has him pinned against the cage.
Hammond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hammond throws a jab when Weight was well out of range.
Weight tries to counter with a clinch but Hammond shakes him off and moves away.
Weight gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hammond working hard to break the clinch.
Weight tries a body shot but Hammond blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Weight.
Weight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hammond looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Weight lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hammond backwards.
Hammond is trying to break the clinch but Weight has him pressed against the cage.
Weight lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Weight throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Weight makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Weight lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hammond backwards.
Hammond working hard to break the clinch.
Weight keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hammond's efforts to push away.
Weight lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hammond backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Weight creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hammond wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hammond is trying to break the clinch but Weight is controlling him.
Weight has Hammond pressed against the cage, preventing Hammond from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammond is trying to break free.
Weight working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Weight.
Weight lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammond is looking to break free of the clinch but Weight has double underhooks.
Weight keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hammond's efforts to push away.
Weight's coach down at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Weight's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Weight scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Weight.
Hammond wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hammond tries to break the clinch but Weight is controlling the position.
Hammond is trying to break the clinch but Weight has him pressed against the cage.
Weight scores with a nice hook to the head.
Weight lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hammond backwards.
Hammond is rocked!
Weight lands with a light punch inside.
Oh Hammond is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Weight keeps control of Hammond 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.
Middle Weight dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Weight moves away from the strike by Hammond.
Hammond seems to have got his legs back now.
Weight throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Weight on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Weight avoids the body shot from Hammond.
Hammond slips under a jab.
Weight takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Weight gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hammond tries to keep at a distance but Weight has taken the fight into the clinch.
Weight lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hammond or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weight lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hammond.
Weight lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hammond working hard to break the clinch.
Weight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hammond's elbow.
Hammond is trying to break free.
Weight has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammond tries to break the clinch but Weight is controlling the position.
Weight digs a right hand into Hammond's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hammond's gas tank.
Hammond wants to break the clinch but can't.
Weight lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Weight.
Still in the clinch, Weight scores with a nice short uppercut.
Weight misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hammond tries to break free but Weight pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Weight.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Weight.
Weight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Weight on the inside.
Weight lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Middle Weight seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Weight lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hammond wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hammond wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Weight is leaning against Hammond and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weight digs a right hand underneath Hammond's ribcage. Hammond let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Weight struggles to land a body shot inside as Hammond controls his hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammond wants to break free but Weight has control.
Weight digs a right hand underneath Hammond's ribcage. Hammond let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Weight keeps control of Hammond as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hammond has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hammond wants to get back to striking at distance but Weight won't allow it.
Hammond breaks from the clinch.
A big right from Hammond misses.
Weight slips under a jab from Hammond.
Weight displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hammond throws out the jab.
Weight has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hammond is trying to break free.
Weight lands a left hand.
Hammond takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Weight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Weight.
Hammond is trying to break free.
Hammond wants to break the clinch but can't.
Weight lands a left hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Weight.
Hammond wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hammond is trying to break the clinch but Weight is controlling him.
Weight lands with a left to the head.
Weight lands a right hand.
Hammond can't break the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Weight.
Weight works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Weight.
Weight lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Weight is working Hammond over against the cage.
Weight works on Hammond's body with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weight lands a body punch.
Weight throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weight lands an uppercut.
The fighters are playing wrist control here with Hammond pressed against the cage. Weight frees himself up and cracks Hammond with an uppercut straight from the bowels of hell! Hammond crumples to the floor, out cold! Weight jumps on to the cage and takes in the roar of the crowd! That was nasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Middle Weight!
After winning the bout, Middle Weight thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ilya Yaj (ranked 1354 p4p, 173 weight class) and Scott Smith (ranked 1645 p4p, 208 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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146 lbs
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160 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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ilya Yaj!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Scott Smith!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, David Hoff and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Yaj counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yaj defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.
Smith tries for a takedown but Yaj circles away easily
and Yaj cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ilya Yaj has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Smith.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.
Smith with a lazy takedown attempt
and Yaj counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith shoots and misses
and Yaj cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A left lands for Yaj.
Yaj stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Yaj wants it to stay on the feet.
Yaj wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Yaj throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yaj definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yaj forces Smith back against the cage and clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Yaj.
Smith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Yaj lands a body punch in the clinch.
Smith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Come on Yaj - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Smith tries to pull guard but Yaj won't allow it.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Yaj has him pressed against the cage.
Smith jumps guard but Yaj turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Smith fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Smith tries to pull guard but Yaj won't allow it.
Yaj working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yaj softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smith tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yaj just stands there and leans against the cage.
Smith jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yaj walks away with a smile on his face. Smith gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Smith has his takedown stuffed
letting Yaj counter with a right hand.
Smith has his takedown stuffed
and Yaj counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Yaj counters with a three punch combo that has Smith backing up. Smith nods at Yaj to acknowledge the strikes.
Smith is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yaj stuffs the takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith misses with a takedown
and Yaj counters with a crisp right hand that drops Smith! Yaj lets Smith back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Yaj finish him?
Smith looks winded!
Smith walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Yaj swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ilya Yaj!
An out of breath Ilya Yaj 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pension Buckets (ranked 2264 p4p, 210 weight class) and Akamu Kalani (ranked 755 p4p, 81 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Buckets might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Candyman - Knockin' Boots. Kalani has chosen Astrix - Deep Jungle Walk as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Akamu Kalani has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 lbs
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240 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pension Buckets!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Akamu Kalani!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buckets takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Buckets avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Buckets appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Buckets looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Buckets looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Akamu Kalani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalani misses with a straight right.
Kalani looks to land a left hand but Buckets moved out of range nicely.
Kalani scores with a shot to the body.
Kalani throws a hook to the side of Buckets's head but Buckets sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Buckets is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kalani.
Nice defenses there by Buckets.
Buckets is looking to counter the offense by Kalani and move into the clinch.
Kalani scores with a jab to the jaw.
It looks like Pension Buckets has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buckets tries to clinch up but Kalani circles away and keeps his distance.
Kalani 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.
Some wild striking there from Kalani.
Buckets is looking to counter the offense by Kalani and move into the clinch.
Kalani scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalani dips to his left and cracks Buckets with an uppercut!
Kalani pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Kalani tries to get set, Buckets tries to push him back and clinch up but Kalani manages to avoid the attempt.
Kalani misses with a looping right.
Buckets moves away from the strike by Kalani.
Buckets is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kalani.
Buckets tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kalani paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kalani! But no joy.
Buckets doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Buckets is breathing heavily.
Kalani moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Buckets keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kalani.
Kalani throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Buckets on the side of the head.
Pension Buckets's cut is getting worse.
Buckets takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kalani walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Buckets drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Kalani swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Buckets's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akamu Kalani!
An out of breath and clearly excited Akamu Kalani thanked ZZ POPS for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Pension Buckets was interviewed post fight and said 'Oh, well that was stupid of me. Womp womp!'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lighty LightHeavyweight (ranked 377 p4p, 61 weight class) and Bryan Schaub (ranked 1002 p4p, 164 weight class). Bryan Schaub has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Lighty LightHeavyweight's chin.
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220 lbs
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220 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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lighty LightHeavyweight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bryan Schaub!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Santiago Holmes and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schaub rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and LightHeavyweight counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Schaub digs a good hook to LightHeavyweight's body.
LightHeavyweight tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Schaub manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
LightHeavyweight ducks under a wild hook from Schaub.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Schaub 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.
Schaub throws a right and a left that LightHeavyweight avoids nicely.
Schaub throws a body punch but LightHeavyweight moves out of range.
Schaub walks into a jab.
LightHeavyweight shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
LightHeavyweight throws a lazy uppercut
and Schaub counters with a stiff right hand.
Schaub drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LightHeavyweight is not content to let Schaub control the position.
Schaub is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, LightHeavyweight has escaped the position, nice work there.
LightHeavyweight knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Schaub on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LightHeavyweight is looking to regain half guard here but Schaub keeps moving and retains side control.
Schaub is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. LightHeavyweight knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Schaub working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Schaub has an Americana. LightHeavyweight didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Schaub is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Schaub hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bryan Schaub!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lauro Turturro (ranked 175 p4p, 28 weight class) and Ugandan Knuckles (ranked 656 p4p, 109 weight class). Knuckles has chosen Ugandan Knuckles song as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Powerful takedowns
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lauro Turturro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ugandan Knuckles!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, David Hoff and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knuckles lands a lovely overhand right.
Knuckles ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Turturro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Turturro has a takedown stuffed.
Knuckles looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Knuckles lands a nice shot to the body.
Knuckles lands with a nice body punch.
Turturro is breathing heavily.
Knuckles connects with a good right hand that stumbles Turturro. Turturro circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Lauro Turturro has been cut.
Knuckles works Turturro's body with a nice hook.
Turturro tries for a takedown but Knuckles circles away easily
and Knuckles counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knuckles scores with a jab to the body.
Knuckles fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Knuckles tests Turturro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Knuckles digs a good body shot into Turturro's ribs.
Knuckles cracks a nice hook into Turturro's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turturro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Knuckles with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice body punch from Knuckles.
Knuckles stuns Turturro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Knuckles scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Turturro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Knuckles finds it's way round the side to connect with Turturro's head.
Knuckles with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Knuckles connects with a body shot that sends Turturro's belly button to the back.
Knuckles throws a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Turturro walks into a straight right hand from Knuckles.
Turturro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Knuckles.
Turturro is rocked!
Knuckles lands a slapping body shot.
Turturro takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Knuckles feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Turturro sprawling to the canvas! Turturro rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Knuckles finish him?!
Oh Turturro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Knuckles closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Turturro out cold! Turturro corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ugandan Knuckles!
Ugandan Knuckles is the new light heavyweight champion!
A victorious Ugandan Knuckles thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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