The Island Season 8, 155 lbs, Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ernesto Carvallo (ranked 1375 p4p, 160 weight class) and Rei Bourke (ranked 293 p4p, 34 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Carvallo
vs
Bourke

170 cm
27
156 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

170 cm
26
146 lbs
13 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

ZZ POPS

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ernesto Carvallo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rei Bourke!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Winston Alpacca and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carvallo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bourke has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Carvallo misses with a hook to the body
and Bourke counters with a left to the body.
Bourke missing with a left hand there. Carvallo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bourke rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Carvallo counters with a nice leg kick.
Carvallo connects with a high kick.
Bourke connects with a looping right hand.
Rei Bourke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bourke clobbers Carvallo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bourke swings for the body but Carvallo moves out of range.
Bourke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bourke swings away with a body shot that misses
and Carvallo counters with a thumping low kick.
Carvallo defending well as Bourke loads up on a big left hand.
Carvallo throws a counter high kick but Bourke was just alert enough to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bourke misses with a right hand
and Carvallo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bourke's knee momentarily.
Carvallo defending well as Bourke loads up on a big left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvallo moves away from the strike by Bourke.
Bourke sizes up Carvallo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Carvallo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Island Safe Space in the buildup to the fight.
Bourke comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bourke cracks Carvallo with a good jab.
Bourke smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Carvallo slips a jab from Bourke.
Bourke comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bourke misses with a wild combination.
A little feinted left hand from Carvallo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Carvallo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bourke paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Carvallo cracks the inside of Bourke's front leg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bourke lands a slapping body shot.
Bourke misses the shot to the body.
Carvallo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bourke throws a right hand that Carvallo ducks under and follows up with a left that Carvallo also avoids with ease.
Bourke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carvallo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bourke scores with a sloppy right hand. Carvallo should have avoided that one.
Bourke connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Carvallo walks into a stiff left hand from Bourke.
Bourke loads up on a big right hand but Carvallo slips the punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Bourke.
A slow jab from Bourke misses its intended target.
Carvallo throws a counter high kick but Bourke was just alert enough to avoid it.
Bourke will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Carvallo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bourke's jab looks to have found its range, popping Carvallo under the eye.
Bourke connects with the punch.
Bourke is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Carvallo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A telegraphed right hand from Bourke misses the target.
Carvallo throws a quick counter kick to the body but Bourke avoids it.
Carvallo throws a chopping leg kick but Bourke manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bourke paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bourke lands with a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bourke takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bourke throws a hook to the side of Carvallo's head but Carvallo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bourke throws a looping overhand right but Carvallo ducks down to avoid it.
Carvallo looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Bourke throws a poor cross that misses
and Carvallo counters with an inside leg kick.
Bourke throws a hook but Carvallo avoids it easily.
Carvallo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bourke.
Bourke moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bourke lands a jab to the nose.
Carvallo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bourke.
Bourke lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rei Bourke dominated that round.
That's time! Carvallo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Bourke throws a body shot but no joy.
Carvallo quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Bourke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bourke falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Carvallo counter with a right hand.
Bourke tests Carvallo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bourke throws a one two combo.
Bourke misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvallo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bourke connects with a right hand. Carvallo shakes it off.
Bourke loads up on a big right hand but Carvallo slips the punch.
Carvallo throws a counter high kick but Bourke was just alert enough to avoid it.
Bourke misses with a wild body shot.
Carvallo quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bourke with a hook.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Bourke. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Carvallo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab lands there for Bourke.
Carvallo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Carvallo cracks a nice hook into Bourke's ribs.
A swing and a miss from Bourke.
Carvallo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bourke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bourke throws a hook to the side of Carvallo's head but Carvallo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carvallo jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Carvallo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rei Bourke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bourke lands with an uppercut that bounces Carvallo off the cage and back into range.
Carvallo drops his hands momentarily and Bourke takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carvallo misses with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bourke throws a jab but it's blocked by Carvallo.
Bourke stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bourke is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bourke tests Carvallo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bourke misses with a looping right.
Bourke just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCarvallo.
Bourke misses with a body shot.
Bourke connects with a right hand. Carvallo shakes it off.
Bourke misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bourke, as that shot connected.
Bourke lands a nice shot that snaps Carvallo's head back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carvallo staying out of range there.
Bourke misses with a looping right.
Bourke might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bourke clobbers Carvallo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Carvallo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bourke throws a good cross that connects.
Carvallo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bourke throws a right and a left that both miss.
Carvallo tries a low kick but Bourke avoids it.
Bourke lands a head shot.
Carvallo slips under a jab from Bourke.
Bourke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Carvallo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Carvallo.
Bourke lunges at Carvallo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Carvallo's hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Bourke.
Carvallo jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Carvallo tries to move into range but Bourke moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bourke works Carvallo's body with a nice hook.
Carvallo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bourke throws out the jab.
Carvallo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bourke scores with a hook to the body. Carvallo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bourke misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rei Bourke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Bourke lands a nice shot that snaps Carvallo's head back.
Bourke throws an overhand right that lands on Carvallo's shoulder, as Carvallo tries to avoid the shot.
Bourke punishes Carvallo's body with a nice straight punch.
Bourke misses with an uppercut.
Bourke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Carvallo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Carvallo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bourke lands with an uppercut that bounces Carvallo off the cage and back into range.
Carvallo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Carvallo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvallo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bourke throws a body shot but no joy.
Carvallo throws a head kick that Bourke semi-blocks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bourke moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Carvallo ducks right into an uppercut from Bourke.
Bourke connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Carvallo momentarily.
Carvallo misses with a head kick.
Bourke cracks Carvallo with a good jab.
Carvallo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bourke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carvallo circles away quickly and effectively.
Bourke lands a right hook to the body.
Bourke throws a series of punches but Carvallo moves out of range.
Carvallo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bourke swings for the body but Carvallo moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carvallo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bourke.
Carvallo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bourke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bourke swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Carvallo counters with a head kick.
Carvallo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ernesto Carvallo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A cross from Bourke lands.
Bourke keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Carvallo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bourke has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bourke and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bourke lands with a straight right. Carvallo didn't see that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Bourke misses the target.
Carvallo jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Bourke.
Nice cross by Bourke.
Carvallo moves out of range of the strikes.
Carvallo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Carvallo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bourke.
It looked like Carvallo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bourke lands a jab.
Rei Bourke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bourke connects with a jab.
Carvallo slips a straight right by Bourke.
Jab, jab by Bourke - just one landing.
Bourke is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Bourke.
A cross from Bourke lands.
Bourke scores with a decent looking hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bourke cracks Carvallo with an open hand slap.
Carvallo walks into a jab.
Bourke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carvallo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bourke blocks a head kick by Carvallo.
Bourke throws an overhand right that lands on Carvallo's shoulder, as Carvallo tries to avoid the shot.
Bourke throws a hook but Carvallo blocks it.
Carvallo throws a big counter combination but Bourke scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Carvallo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A left lands for Bourke.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rei Bourke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bourke 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 Peter Branson scores the fight for Rei Bourke!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Rei Bourke!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Rei Bourke!

Rei Bourke wins by unanimous decision!
Rei Bourke seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ilya Yaj (ranked 886 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Henderson (ranked 918 p4p, 110 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Yaj
vs
Henderson

170 cm
27
146 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

170 cm
27
158 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

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 10 - 7 - 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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mark Henderson !
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Peter Branson and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yaj displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Henderson throws out the jab.
Yaj defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Henderson .
Yaj swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Yaj lands a really nice looking cross but Henderson seems unphased.
Yaj steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Henderson .
Henderson throws a shot from downtown. Yaj moves away and avoids it.
Yaj connects with a nice looking jab.
Yaj stuffs the takedown attempt from Henderson . Henderson gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson shoots and misses
and Yaj counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ilya Yaj has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Henderson .
Henderson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Yaj counters with a nice body shot.
Yaj throws out a powerful jab.
Henderson ducks under a wild hook from Yaj.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yaj catches Henderson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A big right from Yaj misses.
Yaj scores with a jab to the jaw.
Yaj keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Yaj is looking to counter punch.
Henderson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Yaj counters with a nice body shot.
Henderson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Henderson with a poor takedown
and Yaj counters with a right hand to the body.
Yaj looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Henderson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Yaj counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Henderson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Yaj's half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Henderson 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. Yaj tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Henderson !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mark Henderson !
Mark Henderson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Wid (ranked 1103 p4p, 128 weight class) and Jah Wobble (ranked 624 p4p, 0 weight class). Wid comes to the cage accompanied by YNW Melly - Murder On My MInd. Wobble has chosen Passage to Hades as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Wid
vs
Wobble

166 cm
26
150 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

166 cm
19
162 lbs
11 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

ZZ POPS

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 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Thomas Wid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jah Wobble!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Wid. No joy for Wobble on that attempt.
Wid stuffs the takedown.
Wid keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thomas Wid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jah Wobble.
Wid with a nice cross.
Wobble's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Wobble's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A cross from Wid lands.
Wobble fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wid's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wobble under the eye.
Wobble has his takedown stuffed
and Wid counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wobble gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wid counters with a straight right hand.
Wobble fails with the takedown
and Wid counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wid lands a jab to the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wobble.
Wid stuffs the takedown attempt from Wobble. Wobble gets slowly back to his feet.
Wobble shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Wid counter with a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wobble takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wobble misses with a takedown
and Wid counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wobble walks into a left hand.
Wobble shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wid sprawls well. Wid wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wobble gets slowly back to his feet.
Wid throws out a powerful jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wobble shoots and misses
and Wid counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wid lands an overhand right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wobble walks into a left hand.
Wobble tries for a takedown but Wid circles away easily
and Wid counters with a nice uppercut.
Wobble misses with a takedown
and Wid counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wobble takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wid moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wobble with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wid counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wobble shoots and misses
and Wid counters with a stiff right hand.
Wobble gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Wid to counter with a crisp jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wid connects with a looping right hand.
Wobble shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wid cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wid looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wobble shoots and misses
and Wid counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wobble tries for a takedown but Wid circles away easily
and Wid connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wobble fails with the takedown
and Wid counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wobble shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wid cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wobble misses with a takedown
and Wobble takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Wid dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Wobble misses with a takedown
letting Wid counter with a right hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wid.
Wobble misses with a takedown
and Wid cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Wobble drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wid controlling the position.
Wid trying to control the position.
Wobble trying to control the position from guard on top but Wid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wid looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wid is on top in guard.

Wid throwing strikes but missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wid tries to free his leg and advance position but Wobble is retaining full guard.
Wid stopping the sweep attempt from Wobble.
Wobble is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wid slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wid in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wobble is trying to keep Wid in close.
Wid scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wid scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wid wants to control from the top but Wobble keeps moving.
Wobble working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wid.
Wid keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wobble's head.
Wid stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wobble swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wid preventing the sweep.

Wid is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Wobble keeping moving, preventing Wid from controlling successfully.
Wid trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wobble tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wobble is adopting a defensive guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wobble is defended easily by Wid.
Wid wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Thomas Wid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jah Wobble.
Wid cracks Wobble with an open hand slap.
Wobble misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Wid to counter with a crisp jab.
Wobble shoots and misses
and Wid counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wobble has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wobble takes one on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Wid misses.
Wobble is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wobble gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wid connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wobble shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wid counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wobble has his takedown stuffed
enabling Wid to counter with a crisp jab.
Wobble has his takedown stuffed
and Wid counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wobble with a poor takedown
and Wid counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wobble with a poor takedown
and Wid cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Wid dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Wobble looks for a takedown but Wid sprawls well.
Wid is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wobble.
Wobble misses with a takedown
and Wid counters with a straight right hand.
Wid is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wid stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wobble misses with a takedown attempt
and Wid counters with a straight right hand.
Thomas Wid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jah Wobble.
Donk. Wid catches Wobble right on the button with a cross.
Wobble misses with a takedown
letting Wid counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wobble tries for a takedown but Wid circles away easily
and Wid counters with a straight right hand.
Wobble takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wobble with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wid counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wobble doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wid counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wobble gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wid counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wobble takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wobble takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wid scores with a sloppy right hand. Wobble should have avoided that one.
Wobble misses with a takedown
and Wid counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wobble closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jah Wobble has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wid dips to his left and cracks Wobble with an uppercut!
Thomas Wid is winning the standup battle so far.
Wid cracks Wobble with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wid scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wid thuds his right hand into Wobble's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wid stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A low kick from Wobble misses
and Wid counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wobble gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Wid counters with a stiff right hand.
Wobble ducks right into an uppercut from Wid.
Wobble swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wobble's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wid connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wobble scrambles back to his feet.
Wobble looks to throw a body kick
and Wid counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Wobble

and Wid counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wid scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wid's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wobble keeping moving, preventing Wid from controlling successfully.
Wid 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.
Wid trying to control the position from guard on top but Wobble is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Wobble looking for a guillotine here but Wid defends easily.

Wid got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wobble has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wid has managed to get both his arms back between Wobble's legs - danger averted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wobble looking for a guillotine here but Wid defends easily.
Wid postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Wobble is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wid is aware though and is defending well.
Wid stands up over Wobble, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wid is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wobble can do to turn this around?
Wid showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wid landing some decent shots from guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Wid showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wid has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Thomas Wid!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Thomas Wid!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Thomas Wid!

Thomas Wid wins by unanimous decision!
In his post fight interview, Thomas Wid gave a big smile as he said 'i knew i would win tonight he hasnt faced quality competition till tonight #WINNER'.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frank Wildhauser (ranked 456 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Seimens (ranked 1359 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Wildhauser
vs
Seimens

170 cm
27
156 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

170 cm
26
155 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Frank Wildhauser!
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, Ben Seimens!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Santiago Holmes and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wildhauser avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wildhauser tries to close the distance and clinch up but Seimens swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It seemed like Seimens was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jab from Seimens.
Seimens cracks Wildhauser with a good jab.
Seimens scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A jab lands there for Seimens.

Wildhauser moves into the clinch.
Wildhauser is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Seimens is defending well.
Seimens dodges an elbow strike from Wildhauser.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wildhauser - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Seimens has a couple of punches blocked by Wildhauser.
Seimens lands a shoulder strike.
A frustrated look appears on Seimens's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Seimens letting Wildhauser take a breather here.

Seimens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Seimens scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wildhauser doesn't seem bothered though.
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!
Seimens keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've been hearing reports that Wildhauser has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wildhauser tries to clinch up
and Seimens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

Wildhauser rushes Seimens and presses him up against the cage.
Wildhauser controlling the action here for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from Seimens fails to land.
Seimens blocks the elbow strike.
Seimens prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wildhauser just leaning against Seimens, taking a breather.
A shot in the inside from Seimens.
Wildhauser stalling.
Wildhauser taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Wildhauser is pushing Seimens up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A frustrated look appears on Seimens's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wildhauser stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Frank Wildhauser.
Wildhauser throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Seimens looks to score with a jab to the body but Wildhauser is just out of range.
Wildhauser throws a lazy uppercut
and Seimens counters with a straight right hand.
Seimens lands with an overhand left.

Wildhauser is rocked!
Nice cross by Seimens.
Oh Wildhauser is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wildhauser misses with a body shot.
Wildhauser closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wildhauser looks to land a left hand but Seimens moved out of range nicely.

Wildhauser scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wildhauser wants to free his trapped foot but Seimens is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wildhauser trying to control from Seimens's half guard. Seimens has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

Seimens looking for a guillotine here but Wildhauser defends easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Seimens is on top in guard.

Wildhauser controls Seimens momentarily but Seimens frees himself.
Wildhauser seems to have got his legs back now.
Wildhauser bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Seimens's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Seimens looking for a guillotine here but Wildhauser defends easily.
Seimens tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Seimens can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wildhauser controls the pace.
Wildhauser sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Seimens's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Seimens is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Wildhauser has latched onto it... Big trouble! Wildhauser pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Seimens is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Wildhauser!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frank Wildhauser!
After winning the bout, Frank Wildhauser 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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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Geanluca Lorenzon (ranked 1296 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chief Bull (ranked 436 p4p, 49 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Lorenzon
vs
Bull

175 cm
27
162 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

173 cm
26
154 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Geanluca Lorenzon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chief Bull!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Winston Alpacca and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lorenzon.
Lorenzon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A low kick from Bull is predictable there
and Lorenzon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lorenzon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Bull moves into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Lorenzon.
Lorenzon presses Bull against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

Lorenzon manages to break the clinch.
Bull rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Lorenzon counter with a right hand.
Lorenzon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bull stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bull throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lorenzon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bull throws a right and a left that Lorenzon avoids nicely.
Bull throws a right hand that misses
and Lorenzon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bull on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lorenzon lands with a right hand.
Lorenzon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

Bull is rocked!
Lorenzon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bull is still on wobbly legs! Can Lorenzon finish him?
Bull misses with the combination.
Bull seems to have recovered his senses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bull jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lorenzon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bull misses with a jab to the body
and Lorenzon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Bull forces Lorenzon back against the cage and clinches.
Lorenzon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

Lorenzon breaks the clinch.
Lorenzon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bull misses with a takedown attempt
letting Lorenzon counter with a right hand.
Lorenzon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bull misses the body punch
enabling Lorenzon to counter with a crisp jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bull 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.
The fighters circling - Bull throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bull pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lorenzon scores with a shot to the body.
Lorenzon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bull has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lorenzon.
Bull looks winded!
A short body shot lands from Lorenzon as the two fighters clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Lorenzon.
Lorenzon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bull.
A short right from Lorenzon.
Good body shot from Lorenzon.

Lorenzon breaks the clinch.
Lorenzon lands a nice shot that snaps Bull's head back.

Lorenzon pushes Bull up against the cage in a clinch.
Lorenzon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bull backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lorenzon works on Bull's body with a couple of short punches.
Bull jumps guard but Lorenzon stands there with Bull around his waist. Bull gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Geanluca Lorenzon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chief Bull.

Lorenzon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Bull dives in and scores a takedown into Lorenzon's guard.
Lorenzon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lorenzon trying to control the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bull's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bull chips away with some ground and pound.
Bull with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bull lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bull is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bull chips away with some ground and pound.
Lorenzon working a defensive guard here.
Bull connects with a couple of short punches.
Bull cracks Lorenzon with a solid left hand.
Bull distracts Lorenzon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bull is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Lorenzon has his foot on Bull's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bull works his way back into a safe position though.
Bull working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bull landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bull chips away with some ground and pound.
Bull postures up and lands a big shot to Lorenzon's brow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lorenzon controls Bull momentarily but Bull frees himself.
Bull works over Lorenzon with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bull's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Geanluca Lorenzon dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Bull moves into the clinch.
Lorenzon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bull.
Lorenzon presses Bull against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lorenzon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lorenzon lands a body punch.
Lorenzon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lorenzon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lorenzon digs a right hand underneath Bull's ribcage. Bull let out a lung full of air as it connected.

Lorenzon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lorenzon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bull can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lorenzon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

Lorenzon drives through and clinches with Bull against the cage.

Lorenzon manages to break the clinch.
Bull pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lorenzon closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bull shoots in for a takedown but Lorenzon shows good takedown defense.
Bull is breathing heavily.
Lorenzon staying out of range there.

Lorenzon clinches up with Bull and pushes him back against the cage.
Lorenzon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lorenzon scores with a hook to the body.
Lorenzon pushes Bull back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

Lorenzon manages to break the clinch.

Lorenzon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lorenzon scores with a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lorenzon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bull backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lorenzon.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lorenzon is working Bull over against the cage.
Lorenzon lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Lorenzon - that landed with a thud.
A right handed body shot lands from Lorenzon.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lorenzon.

Lorenzon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lorenzon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bull on the side of the head.
Lorenzon lands a jab.

Lorenzon gets a clinch.

Lorenzon manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Lorenzon. That snapped Bull's head back.
Lorenzon lands with a right hand.
Geanluca Lorenzon is winning the standup battle so far.
Lorenzon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lorenzon scores with a nice right hand.
Bull throws a hook but Lorenzon avoids it easily.
Bull throws a shot from downtown. Lorenzon moves away and avoids it.
Lorenzon ducks under a wild hook from Bull.
Lorenzon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lorenzon, as that shot connected.

Lorenzon feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Bull sprawling to the canvas! Bull rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Lorenzon finish him?!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bull throws an overhand right that lands on Lorenzon's shoulder, as Lorenzon tries to avoid the shot.
Lorenzon tries to counter by clinching up but Bull breaks away and moves out of range.
Bull throws a lazy uppercut
and Lorenzon counters with a straight right hand.
Lorenzon drops Bull with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Bull! Lorenzon dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Geanluca Lorenzon!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between CM Yaj (ranked 474 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ralphie Harrell (ranked 2230 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for CM Yaj has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Yaj
vs
Harrell

178 cm
27
160 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

168 cm
26
162 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, CM 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, Ralphie Harrell!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Santiago Holmes and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yaj digs a good hook to Harrell's body.
Yaj throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

Harrell changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Yaj looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Harrell in side control lands a decent elbow.
Harrell fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Harrell scores with a couple of short elbows.
Harrell in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Yaj wants to control but Harrell postures up.
Yaj knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Harrell on the ground.
Harrell landing a few strikes.
Yaj dodges the ground and pound from Harrell.
Harrell scoring with punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yaj is not content to let Harrell control the position.
Harrell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Harrell throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Check out the look on Harrell's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Harrell lands a few punches from side control.
Harrell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Harrell in side control, throwing shots but Yaj defends.
Harrell scoring with punches from side control.
Harrell throws a strike aimed at the side of Yaj's head but Yaj avoids it well.
Harrell working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Harrell misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Harrell throws a strike aimed at the side of Yaj's head but Yaj avoids it well.
Harrell lands a decent elbow from side control.
Harrell working the ground and pound from side control.
Harrell trying to control the action but Yaj is working from the bottom.

Harrell tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrell in side control, throwing shots but Yaj defends.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harrell trying to control the position but Yaj is working away.
Yaj parries the strikes from Harrell easily there. Harrell is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Yaj to escape.
Yaj on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Yaj tries to get out of the position.
Yaj is working to avoid the ground and pound but Harrell connects with a decent elbow.
Harrell working the head and body with strikes.
Yaj taking punishment in the form of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yaj is trying to escape the position but Harrell is controlling the position.
Yaj gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Harrell sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Yaj really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Harrell looking to finish Yaj with some ground and pound. This is bad for Yaj!
Harrell pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Yaj blocking the ground and pound.
Harrell cracks Yaj with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Harrell lands a nice shot to the head.

It looks like CM Yaj has been cut.
Harrell thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Harrell landing shots from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrell lands a nice shot to the head.
Harrell landing punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harrell lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

Yaj is rocked!
Harrell working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Oh Yaj is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

CM Yaj's cut is getting worse.
Harrell looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Yaj covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ralphie Harrell!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Scott Smith (ranked 1711 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryo Tanaka (ranked 791 p4p, 92 weight class). Scott Smith could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ryo Tanaka's chin.

Smith
vs
Tanaka

175 cm
26
160 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

170 cm
27
155 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Scott Smith!
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, Ryo Tanaka!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith shoots for a takedown but Tanaka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Tanaka as he connects with a hook.
Tanaka has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tanaka tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tanaka to the ground. Tanaka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tanaka misses with a hook.
Tanaka connects with a body shot that sends Smith's belly button to the back.
Tanaka moves into range and connects with a jab.

Smith is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tanaka's half guard.
Tanaka wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Tanaka looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Tanaka looking for submissions off his back.

Smith is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Smith definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is trying to control. Tanaka wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Smith works his way into side control.

Smith thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Smith is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tanaka has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tanaka struggling a bit here.

Smith working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tanaka is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith tries to advance to mount but Tanaka denies him.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
You can see the frustration on Tanaka's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Smith is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
You can see the frustration on Tanaka's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Smith looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Smith wants to control but Tanaka is keeping him busy.
Smith advances to mount.
Smith trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Smith is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Tanaka has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Tanaka!
Tanaka trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Tanaka thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Smith had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tanaka defends it easily.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Tanaka from controlling successfully.

Smith has his foot on Tanaka's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tanaka works his way back into a safe position though.
Tanaka wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Tanaka postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Smith had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tanaka defends it easily.
Tanaka trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Tanaka drops back looking for a leg! Smith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith manages to kick Tanaka off! Tanaka jumps back into Smith's guard.
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 Scott Smith will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Tanaka fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tanaka connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tanaka tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tanaka to the ground. Tanaka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tanaka cracks Smith with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tanaka changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Tanaka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tanaka lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tanaka but Tanaka pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ryo Tanaka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tanaka misses with a kick to the body.

Oh, that's a big right hand from Tanaka and Smith goes tumbling to the canvas! Tanaka follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.

Smith is rocked!

It looks like Scott Smith has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Smith looking for submissions off his back.
Oh Smith is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Tanaka is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tanaka is working for a submission of some sort.

Tanaka is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Smith seems to have got his legs back now.

Tanaka seems to be working for a kimura but Smith defends the submission attempt.
Smith is looking to control Tanaka's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smith avoid being mounted?
Smith regains full guard. Nicely done.

Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tanaka doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tanaka manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tanaka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to sweep here but Tanaka controlling him for the moment.
Tanaka wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Tanaka wants to get up but he can't break Smith's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Tanaka trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scott Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tanaka in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tanaka trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Tanaka wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Tanaka wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tanaka avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Tanaka drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tanaka jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Tanaka drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Smith manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tanaka has Smith in his guard.

Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Tanaka working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
Smith wants to control from the top but Tanaka keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka pulls Smith in close to prevent any damage.
Smith trying to control but Tanaka is working from the bottom.
Tanaka is pulling down on Smith's head to control his posture.
Tanaka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tanaka trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryo Tanaka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Scott Smith's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Tanaka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A right hand to the body from Tanaka.
Tanaka's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
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 Tanaka walks away with a smile on his face. Smith gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tanaka 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.

Smith darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Smith is thwarting Tanaka's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smith is trying to control. Tanaka wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Smith wants to work for an arm triangle but Tanaka is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Smith seems to be working for a kimura but Tanaka defends the submission attempt.

Smith looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Well, if Smith 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.
Tanaka keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Tanaka is defending well.
Well,Smith is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Tanaka looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tanaka controlling the position for now.
Smith trying to mount his opponent but Tanaka defends it.

Smith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tanaka defends it well.

Smith is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tanaka wants to control but Smith is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smith's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smith's back!
I really don't envy Smith right now.

Tanaka working for a choke but Smith is defending well.
Smith breaks Tanaka's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Tanaka is trying to keep Smith in close.

Smith drops back looking for a leg! Tanaka is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tanaka manages to kick Smith off! Smith jumps back into Tanaka's guard.
Tanaka keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tanaka looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
Tanaka is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith trying to control but Tanaka is working from the bottom.

Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tanaka has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Tanaka's legs - danger averted.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Scott Smith.
I think Smith 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 Peter Branson scores the fight for Ryo Tanaka!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Ryo Tanaka!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Ryo Tanaka!

Ryo Tanaka wins by unanimous decision!
Ryo Tanaka seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Azevedo Souza (ranked 88 p4p, 14 weight class) and Frank Hackleton (ranked 1433 p4p, 0 weight class). Hackleton comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Gringo Hip Hop kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Azevedo Souza
vs
Hackleton

174 cm
27
149 lbs
11 - 0 - 0

170 cm
27
164 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful

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 11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gabriel Azevedo Souza!
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, Frank Hackleton!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Dirk Anderson and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Azevedo Souza has managed to clinch.
Hackleton has Azevedo Souza pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Azevedo Souza manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hackleton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Azevedo Souza lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Azevedo Souza scores with a nice hook to the head.

Azevedo Souza breaks the clinch.
Azevedo Souza connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Azevedo Souza dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Azevedo Souza fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hackleton on the side of the head.
Azevedo Souza has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches in the buildup to the fight.
Azevedo Souza lands the left hand.
Hackleton's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hackleton's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hackleton misses with a right hand
and Azevedo Souza counters with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Hackleton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hackleton connects with a couple of short punches.

Azevedo Souza is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Azevedo Souza looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Azevedo Souza is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hackleton trying to control but Azevedo Souza is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hackleton sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Azevedo Souza looking for a sweep. Not yet Azevedo Souza, not yet.
Hackleton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Azevedo Souza's head.
Hackleton landing some decent shots from guard.
Hackleton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Azevedo Souza had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hackleton defends it easily.
Azevedo Souza keeping moving, preventing Hackleton from controlling successfully.

Azevedo Souza is looking for a triangle but Hackleton pushes his legs off easily.
Hackleton looking to pass the guard.
Hackleton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Azevedo Souza's head.

Azevedo Souza looking for a guillotine here but Hackleton defends easily.
Hackleton works over Azevedo Souza with some ground and pound from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hackleton controls from within his opponent's guard.
Azevedo Souza looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hackleton scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hackleton is pushing down on Azevedo Souza's leg trying to pass to half guard. Azevedo Souza is fighting to maintain full guard but Hackleton has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hackleton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Azevedo Souza. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Azevedo Souza is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hackleton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hackleton lands with a punch from half guard.
Hackleton lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hackleton controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hackleton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hackleton is looking to take a break and control but Azevedo Souza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Azevedo Souza is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hackleton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hackleton's back!

Azevedo Souza is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Hackleton knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Hackleton for a finish.

Hackleton defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Azevedo Souza's arms.
Hackleton wants to control his opponent's hands but Azevedo Souza gets his hands free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Azevedo Souza dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Azevedo Souza fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hackleton misses with a low kick as Azevedo Souza jumps back.
Azevedo Souza paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hackleton takes one to the chin there.
Hackleton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hackleton is looking to land body kicks.
Hackleton swings widly with a right hand
and Azevedo Souza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Azevedo Souza lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hackleton doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo Souza connects with a single shot there.
Azevedo Souza throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hackleton on the side of the head.

Azevedo Souza gets caught flat footed, as Hackleton shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hackleton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hackleton tries to free his leg and advance position but Azevedo Souza is retaining full guard.

Azevedo Souza is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hackleton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hackleton trying to control the action but Azevedo Souza is working from the bottom.
Hackleton working the head and body with strikes.
Hackleton grinds an elbow into Azevedo Souza's temple.
Frank Hackleton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hackleton in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hackleton trying to control the position but Azevedo Souza is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hackleton lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Azevedo Souza down.
Hackleton in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hackleton working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hackleton wants to control but Azevedo Souza is keeping him busy.
Azevedo Souza tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hackleton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hackleton trying to control the position but Azevedo Souza is working away.
Hackleton in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hackleton taking a breather here.
Hackleton lands some shots froms side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Azevedo Souza regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza is trying to get back to full guard.

Azevedo Souza is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Hackleton is tapping! Great win for Azevedo Souza!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gabriel Azevedo Souza!
In his post fight interview, Gabriel Azevedo Souza gave a big smile as he said 'Watch me get hype farmed by some gutless loser in the main game.'.