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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kamakiri Yoritomo (ranked 3904 p4p, 396 weight class) and Mitxel Aramburu (ranked 3502 p4p, 370 weight class). Yoritomo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Praying Mantis - Praying Mantis. 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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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kamakiri Yoritomo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mitxel Aramburu! The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Sandra Marshall and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Yoritomo looks to land a right hand but Aramburu moved out of range. A countering left hand to the body from Aramburu misses. We've been told by Yoritomo's head coaches at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Yoritomo scores with a decent looking hook. Aramburu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yoritomo throws out the jab. Aramburu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Aramburu misses with a hook. Yoritomo ducked under it nicely. Decent striking displayed by Yoritomo there. Aramburu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Aramburu throws a big shot that misses. Aramburu misses with an uppercut. Yoritomo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aramburu slips a straight right by Yoritomo. Yoritomo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Aramburu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Aramburu swings and misses with a shot to the body and Yoritomo counters with a straight right hand. Aramburu misses the shot to the body. Yoritomo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Left hook, right uppercut from Aramburu. Yoritomo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Aramburu closes the distance and clinches. Aramburu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. A short uppercut from Aramburu. Yoritomo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aramburu backwards. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yoritomo. Yoritomo lands with a short head shot on the inside. Aramburu blocking some punches.
Yoritomo has a couple of punches blocked by Aramburu.
Yoritomo is looking to break free of the clinch but Aramburu has double underhooks. Yoritomo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yoritomo throws a lazy right hand but Aramburu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Aramburu slips a jab from Yoritomo. Yoritomo walks into a stiff left hand from Aramburu. Yoritomo gets tackled into the cage by Aramburu. Aramburu maintains the clinch. Aramburu trying to land knees to the body.
Yoritomo misses with the head strike.
Yoritomo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Yoritomo can't find room to land a body shot as Aramburu controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Aramburu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aramburu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Yoritomo wants to get back to striking at distance but Aramburu won't allow it.
Yoritomo manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Aramburu ducks under a wild hook from Yoritomo. Aramburu tries to clinch but Yoritomo moves out of range. Yoritomo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aramburu.
Yoritomo with a hook. Yoritomo throws a looping overhand right but Aramburu ducks down to avoid it. Good shot there by Yoritomo. Aramburu scores with a body shot.
Yoritomo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aramburu.
Yoritomo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aramburu was well out of range. Poor timing from Yoritomo. Yoritomo misses the jab. Nice body punch from Aramburu. Yoritomo gets tackled into the cage by Aramburu. Aramburu maintains the clinch. Aramburu prevents a body shot from Yoritomo.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Aramburu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yoritomo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Yoritomo is trying to break free. Aramburu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Yoritomo manages to break the clinch.
Aramburu moves into range and clinches up with Yoritomo. Aramburu can't find room to land a body shot as Yoritomo controls the action.
Aramburu manages to break the clinch.
Aramburu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Yoritomo swings for the body but Aramburu moves out of range.
Aramburu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Aramburu slips a jab from Yoritomo. Aramburu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Aramburu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yoritomo moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Aramburu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yoritomo.
A little feinted left hand from Yoritomo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Aramburu doesn't manage to clinch there - Yoritomo circles away.
Aramburu throws a hook but Yoritomo blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Yoritomo swings for the body but Aramburu moves out of range.
Aramburu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yoritomo. A jab from Aramburu finds it's way through Yoritomo's defenses. Yoritomo sizes up Aramburu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Aramburu swings for the body but Yoritomo moves out of range.
Aramburu moves in looking to clinch but Yoritomo pushes him off. Aramburu misses with a body punch
and Yoritomo counters with a left to the body. Yoritomo jabs Aramburu to the body, keeping him at a distance. Aramburu loads up on a big right hand but Yoritomo slips the punch. Yoritomo cracks Aramburu with a right hand to the side of the head. Yoritomo misses with a left hand and Yoritomo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Yoritomo tries to land a front kick but Aramburu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Aramburu flicks out a counter leg kick but Yoritomo steps away. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Yoritomo scores with a jab. Yoritomo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aramburu.
Aramburu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yoritomo finds it's way round the side to connect with Aramburu's head.
Aramburu is rocked! Aramburu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yoritomo moves away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kamakiri Yoritomo will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Aramburu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Aramburu pressing his opponent against the cage. Yoritomo struggles to land a body shot inside as Aramburu controls his hands.
Aramburu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Yoritomo's efforts to push away. Yoritomo working hard to break the clinch. Yoritomo has had enough of the clinch but Aramburu keeps him there for the moment. Mitxel Aramburu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Still in the clinch, Yoritomo scores with a nice short uppercut. Yoritomo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Aramburu. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Aramburu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yoritomo with a body punch. A glancing blow. Yoritomo slips under a jab from Aramburu. Yoritomo misses with an uppercut. Aramburu swings widly with a right hand
and Yoritomo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round. Yoritomo lands a nice shot to the body.
Yoritomo swings widly with a right hand
and Aramburu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Yoritomo thinking. Aramburu just misses with a punch to the body.
Yoritomo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Yoritomo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Aramburu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Yoritomo throws out a loose jab but Aramburu uses good head movement to avoid it. Yoritomo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yoritomo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aramburu. Yoritomo connects with the punch. Nice shot by Yoritomo. Yoritomo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aramburu throws out the jab. Aramburu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Yoritomo lunges at Aramburu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Aramburu's hand. 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! Yoritomo jabbing away but nothing is landing. Aramburu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Aramburu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aramburu missing with a left hand there. Yoritomo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Aramburu scores with a jab to the body. Yoritomo scores with a punch to the head. Aramburu looks to throw the jab but Yoritomo is out of range. Aramburu misses with a looping left. Aramburu throws a shot from downtown. Yoritomo moves away and avoids it. A big right from Aramburu misses. Nice defenses there by Aramburu. Aramburu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Aramburu is still on wobbly legs! Can Yoritomo finish him? Jab by Yoritomo. Yoritomo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aramburu looks like he wants to counter punch here. Aramburu throws a half hearted mid kick. Aramburu misses with a hook
and Yoritomo counters with a big right hand! Oh Aramburu is in trouble here! Yoritomo follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kamakiri Yoritomo! Kamakiri Yoritomo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between THumongous Heritageaka (ranked 2249 p4p, 95 weight class) and Shaquille ONeal (ranked 3527 p4p, 140 weight class). Shaquille ONeal told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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291 lbs
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304 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, THumongous Heritageaka! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Shaquille ONeal! The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Bart Greer and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Heritageaka moves into the clinch. Heritageaka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite ONeal's efforts to push away. Heritageaka has ONeal pressed against the cage, preventing ONeal from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Heritageaka pulls guard. Heritageaka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. ONeal is posturing up here but Heritageaka has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! ONeal tries to roll out but it's too tight and ONeal has to tap! Slick submission there by Heritageaka!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). THumongous Heritageaka! An out of breath THumongous Heritageaka 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Mark Winter (ranked 2423 p4p, 275 weight class) and Frank Wildhauser (ranked 1136 p4p, 147 weight class). Winter kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Danger Zone. Mark Winter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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154 lbs
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156 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mark Winter! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Frank Wildhauser! The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Michael Johnstone and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Winter stuffs the takedown. Winter changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Wildhauser closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Winter's guard. Wildhauser slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Winter is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Wildhauser pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Winter is keeping the position for now. Wildhauser trying to control but Winter is working from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wildhauser controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Wildhauser trying to control the position from guard on top but Winter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round. Winter really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wildhauser is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Wildhauser moves into the clinch successfully.
Wildhauser working aggressively here.
Come on Wildhauser - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Winter blocking some punches.
Wildhauser fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wildhauser gets underhooks to prevent Winter's takedown attempt.
Winter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Winter tries for a takedown. No joy.
Come on Wildhauser - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Winter is working for takedown but Wildhauser is calmly controlling the position for now. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Winter. That's going to take a lot out of him. Wildhauser is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Winter is defending well for now. Wildhauser prevents the takedown attempt.
Wildhauser tries to throw a body punch but Winter avoids it by throwing Wildhauser back against the cage. Wildhauser taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Wildhauser is defending well against a takedown attempt. Come on Wildhauser - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Winter has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wildhauser avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Winter looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Wildhauser throws a punch but it's blocked by Winter. Wildhauser gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Winter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Wildhauser content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wildhauser advances to half guard. Well, if Wildhauser is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Wildhauser uses his free foot to push down on Winter's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Winter. Winter knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wildhauser on the ground. Wildhauser looking for a guillotine from mount but Winter is having none of it. Wildhauser jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Winter manages to avoid the submission attempt. Wildhauser is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Winter will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. Winter on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Winter tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Winter is looking for a sweep. Wildhauser is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Winter's shoulder. That is not cool. Wildhauser wants to lay and pray for a moment but Winter keeps working. Winter is trying to get back to half guard. Wildhauser in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Winter is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Frank Wildhauser! A very excited looking Frank Wildhauser made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edgar Boon (ranked 2195 p4p, 329 weight class) and Euron Greyjoy (ranked 665 p4p, 117 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Edgar Boon has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Edgar Boon seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Edgar Boon! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Euron Greyjoy! The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Bart Greer and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Greyjoy loads up on a big right hand but Boon slips the punch. Greyjoy misses with a double jab.
Boon slips under a jab. Boon looks to throw the jab but Greyjoy is out of range. Boon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Greyjoy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Greyjoy on the wrong end of a nice jab. Boon lands a nice hook to Greyjoy's body. Greyjoy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Greyjoy, as that shot connected.
Greyjoy loads up on a big right hand but Boon slips the punch. Boon misses with a hook. Greyjoy ducked under it nicely. Boon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Greyjoy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Greyjoy misses the shot to the body. Boon cracks a nice hook into Greyjoy's ribs. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Boon 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.
Greyjoy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boon was well out of range. Poor timing from Greyjoy. Boon gets caught flat footed, as Greyjoy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Greyjoy with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round. Greyjoy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Greyjoy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Boon is trying to keep Greyjoy in close.
Greyjoy lands a couple of elbows. Boon controls Greyjoy momentarily but Greyjoy frees himself. Greyjoy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Boon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Greyjoy throwing strikes but missing. Boon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Greyjoy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Boon is really struggling to control Greyjoy but he's trying to hold on to the position. Greyjoy lands a couple of decent looking shots. Greyjoy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Greyjoy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Greyjoy distracts Boon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Greyjoy lands a couple of digs. Boon looking to control.
Boon has momentary wrist control but Greyjoy slips an elbow through the middle. Greyjoy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Greyjoy scoring with punches to the head and body. Greyjoy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Greyjoy scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Greyjoy connects with a couple of short punches. Boon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Boon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Greyjoy postures up and lands a big shot to Boon's brow. Greyjoy with a nice head shot there. Greyjoy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Greyjoy landing some decent shots from guard. Boon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Greyjoy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Greyjoy forces his way into half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Greyjoy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Boon defending well though. Greyjoy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Boon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Boon tries to get out of the position. Boon trying to control from the bottom.
Greyjoy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Ground and pound from Greyjoy.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Greyjoy working the head and body with strikes. Boon trying to control here.
Greyjoy is nestled in close to Boon, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Greyjoy lands with a punch from half guard. Greyjoy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Greyjoy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Greyjoy is nestled in close to Boon, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Greyjoy wants to pass to mount but Boon is defending the position. Greyjoy drops an elbow to the side of Boon's head. Greyjoy working the head and body with strikes. Greyjoy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Boon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Greyjoy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Boon tries to get to full guard but Greyjoy has control of the leg. Boon trying to hold on to Greyjoy's head to control him but Greyjoy postures up.
Greyjoy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Greyjoy working Boon over with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Boon wants to get back to full guard. Greyjoy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Greyjoy winds up and cracks Boon with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Boon trying to control here.
Greyjoy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Boon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Greyjoy is working away from the top position though. Greyjoy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Boon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Greyjoy is nestled in close to Boon, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Greyjoy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Boon is rocked! Greyjoy is thwarting Boon's attempts to control the position. Oh Boon is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Boon is concentrating on defense, preventing Greyjoy from advancing position. Boon seems to have got his legs back now. Boon wants to get back to his feet.
Greyjoy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Greyjoy is nestled in close to Boon, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Boon trying to hold on to Greyjoy's head to control him but Greyjoy postures up.
Boon has hold of Greyjoy's hands but Greyjoy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Euron Greyjoy dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A slow jab from Greyjoy misses its intended target. Boon throws a hook but Greyjoy blocks it. Greyjoy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Greyjoy slips a straight right by Boon. A combination from Greyjoy does no damage. Greyjoy swings for the body but Boon moves out of range.
Boon lands a nice hook to Greyjoy's body. Greyjoy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Boon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Greyjoy has time to react. Boon lands a nice shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Greyjoy - just one landing. Boon misses with a double jab.
Edgar Boon is winning the standup battle so far. Boon throws a jab when Greyjoy was well out of range. Greyjoy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Boon lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Boon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Greyjoy.
Greyjoy throws a body shot but no joy. Greyjoy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round. Boon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Boon just misses with a punch to the body.
Greyjoy works over Boon's head and body with a nice combination. Boon throws a lazy right hand but Greyjoy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Greyjoy throws a shot from downtown. Boon moves away and avoids it. Greyjoy has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Boon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Euron Greyjoy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. A jab from Boon does it's job there. Boon throws out a powerful jab. Greyjoy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boon. Boon tests Greyjoy's chin there with a solid looking shot. Edgar Boon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Boon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Greyjoy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Edgar Boon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Boon throws an overhand right that lands on Greyjoy's shoulder, as Greyjoy tries to avoid the shot. Boon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Greyjoy.
Greyjoy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Boon as he jumps to the side. Boon throwing a counter right hand but Greyjoy manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Boon throws a shot from downtown. Greyjoy moves away and avoids it. Greyjoy throws the kick towards the body but Boon avoids it. Boon misses with the combination.
Boon works the jab nicely. Greyjoy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boon defends it nicely. Greyjoy tries for a takedown but Boon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Edgar Boon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Euron Greyjoy. Greyjoy drops his hands momentarily and Boon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Boon throws a big shot that misses. Greyjoy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Boon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Greyjoy. Boon jabs at Greyjoy's body. Boon lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Greyjoy moves out of range as Boon strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Greyjoy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Greyjoy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Boon sizes up Greyjoy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Greyjoy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Greyjoy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Boon misses with an uppercut. Greyjoy saw that one coming. Boon avoids the body shot from Greyjoy.
A decent looking cross lands there for Boon. Greyjoy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boon. Greyjoy throws a body shot but no joy. The fighters circling - Boon throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Boon throws a lazy right hand but Greyjoy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Boon scores with the left hand. Greyjoy knows he should have avoided that one. This has been an exciting period of action! Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Boon!
Boon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Boon there as he acknowledges the shot. Boon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Greyjoy. Greyjoy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Boon misses with a few strikes there.
Greyjoy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Boon pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Greyjoy feints the counter takedown. Greyjoy moves out of range as Boon strikes. Greyjoy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Greyjoy throws a body punch but Boon moves out of range. Boon scores with a hook. Greyjoy ducks right into an uppercut from Boon. Boon is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Greyjoy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Boon to score with a decent uppercut. Greyjoy scores with a nice strike. A jab from Boon does it's job there. Greyjoy swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Greyjoy has a takedown stuffed. Boon with a hook. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edgar Boon dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Greyjoy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Boon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Greyjoy somewhat. Greyjoy walks into a left hand. Nice defenses there by Boon. Boon thows a left - swing and a miss! Boon throws a series of punches but Greyjoy avoids them all with ease. A jab from Greyjoy finds it's way through Boon's defenses. Boon misses with a combination
and Greyjoy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A jab from Boon finds it's way through Greyjoy's defenses. A swing and a miss from Boon. Boon jabbing away but nothing is landing. Greyjoy avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A jab lands there for Boon.
That's one minute gone in the round. Greyjoy looks to land a right hand but Boon moved out of range. Boon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Boon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Greyjoy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Greyjoy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Boon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Greyjoy.
Boon misses with a wild body shot. Greyjoy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Greyjoy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Greyjoy scores with a hook. Boon slips a straight right by Greyjoy. Decent striking displayed by Greyjoy there. Boon getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Boon misses the jab. Greyjoy feints the counter takedown. Boon lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Boon lands a jab-cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Boon lands a right hook to the body.
Greyjoy misses with a hook. Boon avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Boon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Boon stalks Greyjoy and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Greyjoy's face. Greyjoy staggers backwards, shaken. Some wild striking there from Boon.
The crowd cheers as Boon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Greyjoy doesn't seem phased though. Boon misses with a hook. Greyjoy throws out a loose jab but Boon uses good head movement to avoid it. Boon is looking for a counter combo. Boon catches Greyjoy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Boon scores with a jab to the body. Boon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Decent striking displayed by Boon there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Greyjoy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Greyjoy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boon sprawls well. Boon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Greyjoy gets slowly back to his feet. Greyjoy scores with a takedown into Boon's guard. Boon wants to stand and escape but Greyjoy is having none of it. Greyjoy landing with the ground and pound. Boon is trying to keep Greyjoy in close.
Greyjoy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Boon's head. Greyjoy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Boon's head. Boon wants to sweep but no luck. Greyjoy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Boon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Greyjoy cracks Boon with a solid left hand. Boon working a defensive guard here.
Greyjoy stands up over Boon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Boon wants to sweep but no luck. Greyjoy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Greyjoy distracts Boon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Boon looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Greyjoy postures up in Boon's guard and throws a big left but Boon blocks it. Greyjoy stops Boon from standing up. Boon looking for a sweep. Not yet Boon, not yet. Greyjoy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Boon is trying to control the position but Greyjoy postures up. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Both fighters are breathing heavily. Greyjoy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Greyjoy scoring with punches and elbows. This has been an exciting period of action! Greyjoy cracks Boon with a big right hand but Boon just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Greyjoy lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that's the end of the fight! Edgar Boon showed his dominance in that final round. I think Boon 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28 Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28 Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edgar Boon! Edgar Boon decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryo Tanaka (ranked 539 p4p, 68 weight class) and CM Yaj (ranked 834 p4p, 103 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as CM Yaj enters the cage!
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ryo Tanaka! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, CM Yaj! The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Peter Branson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tanaka misses with a straight right. Tanaka misses with a low kick.
Tanaka misses with an uppercut. Tanaka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tanaka takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Ryo Tanaka has been cut. Tanaka avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Tanaka lands a nice shot to the body.
Tanaka throws a push kick but Yaj slaps the foot to one side. Yaj now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Tanaka lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Yaj takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Yaj lands a slapping body shot.
Tanaka seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Tanaka scores with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action! Yaj checks the leg kick. Tanaka throws a leg kick and Yaj counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Tanaka connects with a body shot that sends Yaj's belly button to the back. Tanaka throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Tanaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Yaj uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tanaka. Tanaka misses with a body shot.
Yaj moves out of range of the strikes. Yaj looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Tanaka throws a shot from downtown. Yaj moves away and avoids it. Yaj uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Tanaka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yaj's sensitive parts. Tanaka walks into a jab. Tanaka scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like CM Yaj has been cut. Tanaka scores with a sloppy right hand. Yaj should have avoided that one. Tanaka keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Yaj bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. A shot to the liver by Yaj. Beautiful body shot. Yaj lands a nice hook to Tanaka's body. Tanaka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Tanaka cracks the inside of Yaj's front leg. Tanaka takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tanaka is rocked! Tanaka scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Tanaka throws out a loose jab but Yaj uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yaj, as that shot connected.
Oh Tanaka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Tanaka just misses with a punch to the body.
Tanaka misses with a left hand and Yaj counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tanaka thinking. Tanaka lands a jab. Yaj fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Tanaka to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Tanaka looks to clinch but Yaj throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Tanaka taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). CM Yaj! A very excited looking CM Yaj 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 UberThor Hammerfall (ranked 171 p4p, 15 weight class) and Black Guy (ranked 836 p4p, 86 weight class). Guy has chosen Prince of Bel-Air as his entrance music. UberThor Hammerfall could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Black Guy's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, UberThor Hammerfall! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Black Guy! The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Peter Branson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Guy throws an off balance right hand
and Hammerfall counters with a nice uppercut. Black Guy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hammerfall throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Hammerfall looks to land a right hand but Guy moved out of range. Hammerfall displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Guy throws out the jab. Guy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hammerfall.
Guy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hammerfall.
Guy misses with a shot to the body and Hammerfall counters with a stiff right hand. Hammerfall seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Hammerfall moves out of range as Guy strikes. Hammerfall defending well as Guy loads up on a big left hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Guy misses with a left hand and Hammerfall holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Hammerfall misses with some punches.
Hammerfall lands a nice uppercut.
It looks like Black Guy has been cut. Hammerfall tries to work over Guy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Guy swings wildly with an uppercut but Hammerfall uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hammerfall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A head punch on the inside from Guy fails to land. Hammerfall keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Guy's efforts to push away. Hammerfall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Guy misses with the head strike.
Guy tries to pull guard but Hammerfall forces him back to his feet, against the cage. A short body shot lands from Hammerfall as the two fighters clinch.
Guy jumps guard but Hammerfall turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Guy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hammerfall lands a right hand. Guy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
UberThor Hammerfall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Black Guy. A right hook to the body lands for Hammerfall.
Hammerfall lands a shoulder strike. Guy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Guy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Guy tries a body shot but Hammerfall blocks it.
Hammerfall misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hammerfall prevents a body shot from Guy. Guy tries to pull guard but Hammerfall holds him up against the cage and eventually Guy drops back down to his feet.
Guy jumps guard but Hammerfall turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Guy is trying to break the clinch but Hammerfall is controlling him. Guy struggles to land a body shot inside as Hammerfall controls his hands.
Guy can't break the clinch.
Hammerfall swings wildly with an uppercut but Guy uses good head movement to avoid it. Hammerfall lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Guy backwards.
Guy is rocked! Hammerfall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Guy is still on wobbly legs! Can Hammerfall finish him? Hammerfall throws a head punch that misses. Hammerfall misses with a hook from the clinch. Hammerfall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Guy blocks an uppercut.
Hammerfall misses with a short punch on the inside. Guy tries to throw a body punch but Hammerfall avoids it by throwing Guy back against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Guy. Guy blocks an uppercut.
Hammerfall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Hammerfall misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hammerfall misses with a short punch on the inside. Guy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Guy seems to have recovered his senses. Guy tries to pull guard but Hammerfall holds him up against the cage and eventually Guy drops back down to his feet.
Hammerfall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Hammerfall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Guy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hammerfall's elbow. Guy tries to break free but Hammerfall pushes him back against the cage. Hammerfall lands with a right to the head.
That has opened up Black Guy's cut even more. Hammerfall struggles to land a body shot inside as Guy controls his hands.
Guy can't find room to land a body shot as Hammerfall controls the action.
Hammerfall unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Guy! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Hammerfall is unloading with more strikes now! Guy drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). UberThor Hammerfall! UberThor Hammerfall retains his heavyweight title! UberThor Hammerfall decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between KruKru Tipitapa (ranked 638 p4p, 109 weight class) and Lighty LightHeavyweight (ranked 663 p4p, 116 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, KruKru Tipitapa! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lighty LightHeavyweight! The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Winston Alpacca and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jab by LightHeavyweight. Lighty LightHeavyweight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. LightHeavyweight tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tipitapa paws at him with a jab and circles away. LightHeavyweight throws out a token jab with nothing on it. LightHeavyweight moves away from the strike by Tipitapa. LightHeavyweight circles away from the clinch attempt.
A combination from LightHeavyweight does no damage. Tipitapa is looking to counter punch. LightHeavyweight steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tipitapa. Tipitapa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Tipitapa defending well as LightHeavyweight loads up on a big left hand. Tipitapa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jab by LightHeavyweight. LightHeavyweight slips a straight right by Tipitapa. Tipitapa misses with a looping right. LightHeavyweight scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. LightHeavyweight looks to throw the jab but Tipitapa is out of range. LightHeavyweight throws a right hand that misses
and Tipitapa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Tipitapa cracks LightHeavyweight with a good jab. LightHeavyweight just misses with a punch to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tipitapa. Tipitapa doesn't manage to clinch there - LightHeavyweight circles away.
Tipitapa throws a body shot but no joy. LightHeavyweight connects with a nice looking jab.
Tipitapa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Island Safe Space in the buildup to the fight. Tipitapa misses with a wild body shot. Tipitapa lands a jab to the head.
Tipitapa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but LightHeavyweight moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Tipitapa fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tipitapa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
It looks like Lighty LightHeavyweight has been cut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! LightHeavyweight misses with a lunging right hand
and Tipitapa counters with a straight right hand. LightHeavyweight lands a nice looking body shot.
LightHeavyweight tries to close the distance and clinch but Tipitapa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Tipitapa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. LightHeavyweight misses with an uppercut. Tipitapa saw that one coming. Tipitapa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps LightHeavyweight's head backwards. LightHeavyweight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tipitapa.
LightHeavyweight has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. Tipitapa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. LightHeavyweight on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. LightHeavyweight lands a nice hook to Tipitapa's body. Tipitapa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Tipitapa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LightHeavyweight scores with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tipitapa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. LightHeavyweight scores with a nice head shot. LightHeavyweight takes a shot to the body in his stride.
LightHeavyweight dips to his left and cracks Tipitapa with an uppercut! Tipitapa throws a hook but LightHeavyweight avoids it easily. LightHeavyweight tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Tipitapa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and LightHeavyweight counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by LightHeavyweight. LightHeavyweight blocks a body shot from Tipitapa. Tipitapa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tipitapa has a couple of punches blocked by LightHeavyweight.
Tipitapa can't find room to land a body shot as LightHeavyweight controls the action.
Tipitapa lands a right hand that snaps the head of LightHeavyweight backwards. LightHeavyweight tries to work over Tipitapa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tipitapa swings wildly with an uppercut but LightHeavyweight uses good head movement to avoid it. Tipitapa lands with a short head shot on the inside. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A right handed body shot lands from Tipitapa.
A head punch on the inside from Tipitapa fails to land. Tipitapa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Tipitapa throws a punch but it's blocked by LightHeavyweight. Tipitapa prevents a body shot from LightHeavyweight. Tipitapa working aggressively here.
LightHeavyweight makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Tipitapa wants to break free but LightHeavyweight has control.
Tipitapa tries to work over LightHeavyweight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Tipitapa works on LightHeavyweight's body with a couple of short punches. Tipitapa prevents a body shot from LightHeavyweight. A short right hand to the side of the head by Tipitapa. Tipitapa lands a nice shot to the body. LightHeavyweight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that KruKru Tipitapa will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Lighty LightHeavyweight's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
LightHeavyweight looks to land a left hand but Tipitapa moved out of range nicely. Tipitapa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. LightHeavyweight loads up on a big right hand but Tipitapa slips the punch. LightHeavyweight listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. A jab from Tipitapa misses. A lazy left from LightHeavyweight finds it's target. LightHeavyweight takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The fighters circling - Tipitapa throws out the jab but it was never going to land. LightHeavyweight with a nice cross. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. LightHeavyweight throws a jab but it's blocked by Tipitapa. LightHeavyweight avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tipitapa slips a jab from LightHeavyweight. Tipitapa moves out of range as LightHeavyweight strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tipitapa misses with a double jab
and LightHeavyweight counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Jab by LightHeavyweight. Tipitapa just misses with a punch to the body.
LightHeavyweight lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tipitapa circles away quickly and effectively. Tipitapa cracks LightHeavyweight with an open hand slap. LightHeavyweight moves into range and connects with a jab. LightHeavyweight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and Tipitapa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Tipitapa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck LightHeavyweight on the side of the head. LightHeavyweight instigates a clinch. A right hook to the body lands for Tipitapa.
Tipitapa can't find room to land a body shot as LightHeavyweight controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tipitapa takes a shot to the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. LightHeavyweight blocking some punches.
LightHeavyweight blocks an uppercut.
LightHeavyweight misses with a punch to the body.
Tipitapa lands an uppercut. LightHeavyweight lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tipitapa. LightHeavyweight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tipitapa lands a left hand.
Tipitapa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. LightHeavyweight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tipitapa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
LightHeavyweight prevents a body shot from Tipitapa. A right hand to the body from LightHeavyweight.
LightHeavyweight lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. LightHeavyweight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
LightHeavyweight lands a shot to the body. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Tipitapa lands with a light punch inside. LightHeavyweight swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. LightHeavyweight lands with a light punch inside. Tipitapa tries to work over LightHeavyweight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Tipitapa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. LightHeavyweight lands a body shot. LightHeavyweight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. LightHeavyweight can't find room to land a body shot as Tipitapa controls the action.
Tipitapa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Tipitapa working aggressively here.
LightHeavyweight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. LightHeavyweight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Tipitapa lands a right hand. LightHeavyweight lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tipitapa. Tipitapa misses with a punch to the body.
Tipitapa misses with a punch on the inside.
Tipitapa misses with a punch to the body.
LightHeavyweight lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tipitapa or not. LightHeavyweight lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tipitapa backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A head punch on the inside from LightHeavyweight fails to land. Tipitapa tries a body shot but LightHeavyweight blocks it.
LightHeavyweight can't find room to land a body shot as Tipitapa controls the action.
Tipitapa tries to work over LightHeavyweight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Tipitapa misses with a short punch on the inside. Tipitapa prevents a body shot from LightHeavyweight. Tipitapa swings wildly with an uppercut but LightHeavyweight uses good head movement to avoid it. A head punch blocked on the inside by Tipitapa. LightHeavyweight digs a right hand into Tipitapa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tipitapa's gas tank. Tipitapa tries to throw a body punch but LightHeavyweight avoids it by throwing Tipitapa back against the cage. Tipitapa is struggling to control the position. This has been an exciting period of action! LightHeavyweight lands a nice uppercut.
It looks like KruKru Tipitapa has been cut. Tipitapa tries to work over LightHeavyweight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. LightHeavyweight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tipitapa misses with the head strike.
LightHeavyweight lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tipitapa backwards. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lighty LightHeavyweight showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
LightHeavyweight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tipitapa.
A counter left hand to the body from Tipitapa misses its target. LightHeavyweight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
LightHeavyweight scores with a jab to the head.
LightHeavyweight is looking to clinch. Tipitapa scores with a punch to the head. LightHeavyweight has closed the distance and engaged Tipitapa in a clinch.
Tipitapa stalling in the clinch but LightHeavyweight improves position. LightHeavyweight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Tipitapa fails to land. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tipitapa lands with a short head shot on the inside. A head punch blocked on the inside by LightHeavyweight. LightHeavyweight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Tipitapa scores with a shot to the side of LightHeavyweight's head. Tipitapa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
LightHeavyweight misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tipitapa misses with a hook from the clinch. LightHeavyweight blocks an uppercut.
LightHeavyweight tries to work over Tipitapa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. LightHeavyweight lands a body punch in the clinch. LightHeavyweight blocks an uppercut.
LightHeavyweight stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. LightHeavyweight blocking some punches.
A short right from Tipitapa. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for LightHeavyweight. LightHeavyweight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tipitapa throws a punch but it's blocked by LightHeavyweight. Tipitapa can't find room to land a body shot as LightHeavyweight controls the action.
LightHeavyweight lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. LightHeavyweight lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tipitapa misses with a short punch on the inside. LightHeavyweight lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tipitapa backwards. Tipitapa misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tipitapa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tipitapa swings wildly with an uppercut but LightHeavyweight uses good head movement to avoid it. LightHeavyweight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, LightHeavyweight creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Tipitapa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. LightHeavyweight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tipitapa's elbow. Tipitapa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Tipitapa throws a punch but it's blocked by LightHeavyweight. LightHeavyweight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tipitapa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Tipitapa can't find room to land a body shot as LightHeavyweight controls the action.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. LightHeavyweight blocks an uppercut.
LightHeavyweight blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A head punch blocked on the inside by LightHeavyweight. LightHeavyweight can't find room to land a body shot as Tipitapa controls the action.
LightHeavyweight scores with a shoulder strike. Tipitapa throws a punch but it's blocked by LightHeavyweight. LightHeavyweight blocking some punches.
Tipitapa swings wildly with an uppercut but LightHeavyweight uses good head movement to avoid it. LightHeavyweight scores with a shot to the side of Tipitapa's head. Tipitapa swings wildly with an uppercut but LightHeavyweight uses good head movement to avoid it. LightHeavyweight keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tipitapa's efforts to push away. Good body shot from LightHeavyweight.
LightHeavyweight tries to work over Tipitapa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A hook to the body from Tipitapa.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tipitapa. LightHeavyweight lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. LightHeavyweight lands with a short shot to the head.
Tipitapa is rocked! A short left from Tipitapa. Tipitapa throws a head punch that misses. KruKru Tipitapa has scored more points in the clinch so far. Tipitapa can't find room to land a body shot as LightHeavyweight controls the action.
Tipitapa tries a body shot but LightHeavyweight blocks it.
Tipitapa scores with a shot to the side of LightHeavyweight's head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Tipitapa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A body shot lands from LightHeavyweight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. LightHeavyweight misses with a punch to the body.
Tipitapa throws a head punch that misses. Tipitapa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tipitapa struggles to land a body shot inside as LightHeavyweight controls his hands.
Tipitapa blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from LightHeavyweight fails to land. LightHeavyweight is working Tipitapa over against the cage. A head punch on the inside from LightHeavyweight fails to land. LightHeavyweight lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Lighty LightHeavyweight. Well LightHeavyweight has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29 Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:29 Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Lighty LightHeavyweight! Lighty LightHeavyweight decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ugandan Knuckles (ranked 210 p4p, 33 weight class) and Bryan Schaub (ranked 380 p4p, 60 weight class). Knuckles kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ugandan Knuckles song. Bryan Schaub has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ugandan Knuckles! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bryan Schaub! The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, David Hoff and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Schaub has managed to clinch.
Knuckles tries a body shot but Schaub blocks it.
Schaub lands a right hand that snaps the head of Knuckles backwards. Knuckles lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Schaub lands with a left to the head. Knuckles is trying to push Schaub away but Schaub has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Knuckles prevents the takedown attempt.
Schaub successfully pulls guard.
Schaub lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Knuckles controls Schaub momentarily but Schaub frees himself. Schaub content to stall in guard here. Schaub trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Schaub 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. Knuckles not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Schaub content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Schaub drops back looking for a leg! Knuckles is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Knuckles manages to kick Schaub off! Schaub jumps back into Knuckles's guard. Schaub drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Schaub jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Schaub content to stall in guard here. Schaub drops back looking for a leg! Knuckles is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Knuckles manages to kick Schaub off! Schaub jumps back into Knuckles's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Knuckles looking to control.
Schaub sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Knuckles's guard. Knuckles knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Schaub on the ground. Schaub trying to pass the guard but Knuckles defending well. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Schaub not doing much here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
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.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Schaub misses with an uppercut. Knuckles was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Schaub is defended easily by Knuckles. Schaub misses with a straight right. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Knuckles falls off balance throwing a combination
and Schaub counters with a straight right hand. Schaub closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Knuckles did well to prevent Schaub getting side control. Schaub is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Knuckles defends it well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Schaub dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Knuckles lands a body shot.
Schaub uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knuckles.
Knuckles uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Schaub. Knuckles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schaub manages to avoid it. Knuckles leaves Schaub with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Knuckles gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Schaub. Schaub takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Knuckles swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Schaub to counter with a crisp jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Knuckles lunges at Schaub with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Schaub's hand. Knuckles throws a combination. Schaub tries to block but a couple of punches get through. 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! Schaub lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Knuckles showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Schaub.
Schaub uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knuckles.
That's one minute gone in the round. Schaub jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Schaub changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Knuckles fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Schaub looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Schaub ducks under a wild hook from Knuckles. It seemed like Schaub was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Schaub walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Knuckles misses the shot to the body. Knuckles with a body punch. A glancing blow. Knuckles just misses with a punch to the body.
Knuckles definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Ugandan Knuckles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Schaub throws a body punch but Knuckles moves out of range. Knuckles stuns Schaub with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Knuckles connects with a body shot. Schaub is breathing heavily. Knuckles throws a body punch but Schaub moves out of range. Knuckles looks to score with a jab to the body but Schaub is just out of range. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Knuckles lands with a nice body punch. A decent looking cross lands there for Knuckles. Knuckles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schaub.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Knuckles lands a head shot. Schaub has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Knuckles swings for the body but Schaub moves out of range.
Schaub feints the counter takedown. Knuckles is looking to wear down Schaub with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Knuckles scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Knuckles leaves Schaub with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Knuckles appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Schaub gets a double leg takedown into Knuckles's guard. Schaub trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Knuckles is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Schaub controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Schaub drops back looking for a leg! Knuckles is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Knuckles manages to kick Schaub off! Schaub jumps back into Knuckles's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Schaub sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Knuckles's guard. Schaub is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Knuckles doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Schaub. Schaub controlling the pace. Schaub is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Knuckles sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Knuckles is trying to maintain the position but Schaub is very close to passing his half guard. Schaub is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Schaub in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Knuckles tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Schaub!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bryan Schaub! Bryan Schaub is the new light heavyweight champion! Ugandan Knuckles spoke after the fight, saying 'You do not know dae wae! I spit on you!'.
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