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ST. PIERRE vs. BLACKBEARD PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Fuzzy Dunlop (ranked 5344 p4p, 213 weight class) and Nick Gracie Jr (ranked 6744 p4p, 227 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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141 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Fuzzy Dunlop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nick Gracie Jr!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Daniel Franklin and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunlop throws a series of punches but Gracie Jr avoids them all with ease.
Dunlop listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dunlop goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Nick Gracie Jr has been cut.
Dunlop scores with a hook.
Fuzzy Dunlop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dunlop fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gracie Jr on the side of the head.
Gracie Jr is rocked!
Dunlop keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gracie Jr throws the left hand but Dunlop avoids the punch easily.
Gracie Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gracie Jr bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie Jr in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Dunlop is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nick Gracie Jr!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David Ngoss (ranked 5299 p4p, 520 weight class) and Rorion Gracie (ranked 5645 p4p, 533 weight class). Gracie has chosen Olha a Explosão as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, David Ngoss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rorion Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Peter Branson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ngoss counters by clinching up.
Ngoss pulls guard successfully.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Ngoss keeps moving.
Ngoss controlling Gracie's posture.
Ngoss has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Ngoss is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ngoss manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Ngoss's guard.
Ngoss on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ngoss tries to get out of the position.
Ngoss can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngoss tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gracie is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ngoss!
Ngoss is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracie has a good base and remains in mount.
Ngoss tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
Ngoss is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.
Gracie trying to control but Ngoss is having none of it.
Gracie looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ngoss is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking for a guillotine from mount but Ngoss is having none of it.
Gracie controlling the pace for now.
Ngoss is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gracie working for a submission but Ngoss is keeping him at bay.
Gracie is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ngoss is surviving well by controlling Gracie's body position as best he can.
Gracie tries to control but Ngoss wriggling away.
Gracie pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ngoss is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Gracie has hold of Ngoss's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ngoss manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Gracie prevents Ngoss from getting the reversal.
Gracie with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Ngoss defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gracie.
Gracie is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ngoss to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ngoss shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ngoss tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.
Gracie looking for a guillotine from mount but Ngoss is having none of it.
Gracie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gracie is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ngoss to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ngoss shrugs it off.
Gracie looking for a guillotine from mount but Ngoss is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie looking to secure an arm triangle but Ngoss defends it well.
Gracie wants to take Ngoss's back but he can't do it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rorion Gracie dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ngoss wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Gracie misses the target.
Gracie just misses with a punch to the body.
Ngoss seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ngoss tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ngoss slips a jab from Gracie.
Ngoss tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ngoss moves away from the strike by Gracie.
Rorion Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngoss instigates a clinch.
Ngoss has Gracie pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gracie manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gracie misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ngoss is trying to pull guard but Gracie has him pressed against the cage.
Ngoss is trying to pull guard but Gracie turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Ngoss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ngoss jumps guard but Gracie turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ngoss - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ngoss jumps guard but Gracie turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gracie tries to work over Ngoss's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ngoss has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gracie is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ngoss tries to pull guard but Gracie forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gracie leaning against his opponent.
Ngoss jumps guard but Gracie stands there with Ngoss around his waist. Ngoss gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gracie is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ngoss tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ngoss tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gracie just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gracie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ngoss tries to pull guard but Gracie won't allow it.
Ngoss blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ngoss tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gracie just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gracie has had enough of the clinch but Ngoss keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ngoss.
Gracie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ngoss fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ngoss tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ngoss is trying to pull guard but Gracie turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a punch on the inside.
Gracie swings wildly with an uppercut but Ngoss uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ngoss blocks an uppercut.
Ngoss is trying to pull guard but Gracie has him pressed against the cage.
Gracie tries to circle away but Ngoss has him pinned against the cage.
Gracie misses with some punches.
Ngoss has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gracie is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gracie lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gracie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ngoss's elbow.
Ngoss tries to pull guard but Gracie holds him up against the cage and eventually Ngoss drops back down to his feet.
Ngoss is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gracie pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gracie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ngoss tries to pull guard but Gracie forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gracie struggles to land a body shot inside as Ngoss controls his hands.
Gracie manages to pull guard.
Ngoss got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ngoss has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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!
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie pushes a forearm under Ngoss's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Ngoss is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rorion Gracie!
During a confident post fight interview, Rorion Gracie thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Robin Gracie (ranked 5674 p4p, 371 weight class) and Tyrone Moss (ranked 5978 p4p, 385 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Olha a Explosão. Moss is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Fire Flame. Robin Gracie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Robin Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tyrone Moss!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Daniel Franklin and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moss has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gracie misses with a punch on the inside.
Gracie leaning against his opponent.
Gracie manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Moss preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moss throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gracie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Moss is sitting in close to Gracie's body. Gracie has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Moss is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Moss is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Gracie.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Robin Gracie!
Robin Gracie seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Derek The Congo Nightmare (ranked 5073 p4p, 492 weight class) and Aamado Korang (ranked 5335 p4p, 501 weight class). Derek The Congo Nightmare has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Derek The Congo Nightmare!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Aamado Korang!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Peter Branson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Congo Nightmare fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Korang, pushing him back against the cage.
Korang has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. The Congo Nightmare avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The Congo Nightmare escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The Congo Nightmare has taken the fight to the clinch.
Korang goes for a takedown attempt but The Congo Nightmare pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Derek The Congo Nightmare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korang avoids a punch combination nicely.
Korang closes this distance looking for a takedown but The Congo Nightmare circles away.
Derek The Congo Nightmare has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aamado Korang.
Korang has a takedown stuffed.
No luck with that takedown attempt from The Congo Nightmare.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Congo Nightmare rushes Korang and presses him up against the cage.
Korang avoiding damage as The Congo Nightmare throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Congo Nightmare breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Congo Nightmare pushes Korang up against the cage in a clinch.
The Congo Nightmare's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The Congo Nightmare scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Congo Nightmare not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The Congo Nightmare stalling.
Korang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. The Congo Nightmare is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Korang wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Congo Nightmare is trying to work for a kimura but Korang is defending well.
Korang trying to hold on to The Congo Nightmare's head to control him but The Congo Nightmare postures up.
Korang is trying to get back to full guard.
The Congo Nightmare missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Korang is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of The Congo Nightmare's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take The Congo Nightmare's back!
Well, with Korang on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before The Congo Nightmare is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Korang has his arm under The Congo Nightmare's chin here. Game over son! Korang squeezes tightly and The Congo Nightmare is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aamado Korang!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Takanori Gomi (ranked 5762 p4p, 536 weight class) and Jason Hewitt (ranked 5424 p4p, 524 weight class). Jason Hewitt 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Takanori Gomi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jason Hewitt!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, David Hoff and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hewitt has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hewitt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hewitt fails with a takedown attempt.
Gomi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hewitt.
Hewitt closes the distance and clinches up with Gomi, looking for a takedown. Hewitt pushes Gomi against the cage but Gomi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Takanori Gomi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Hewitt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hewitt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gomi throws out the jab.
Gomi throws a body punch but Hewitt moves out of range.
Hewitt drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gomi struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hewitt wants to stand but Gomi has his arm trapped.
Gomi regains half guard.
Gomi is trying to maintain the position but Hewitt is very close to passing his half guard.
Gomi looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gomi wants to control but Hewitt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gomi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hewitt lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hewitt slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gomi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hewitt looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt stays in close to Gomi's body and controls the position.
Hewitt is in close to Gomi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gomi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hewitt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gomi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hewitt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hewitt tries to stand but Gomi is controlling from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gomi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hewitt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hewitt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gomi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gomi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hewitt trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gomi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takanori Gomi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hewitt slaps away a takedown attempt from Gomi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hewitt drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hewitt in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hewitt looks up at the clock and then as Gomi takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hewitt smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomi regains half guard.
Well, if Hewitt 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.
Hewitt wants to take a breather but Gomi is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomi wants to control but Hewitt is keeping busy.
Gomi manages to get to full guard.
Gomi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hewitt is aware though and is defending well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hewitt's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gomi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomi working a defensive guard here.
Hewitt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hewitt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hewitt looking to sit in guard and control but Gomi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hewitt can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hewitt striking from the bottom here.
Gomi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hewitt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gomi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hewitt knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hewitt is trying to get back to half guard.
Gomi is looking to take a break and control but Hewitt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hewitt is looking to reverse the position.
Hewitt is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gomi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hewitt keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Hewitt regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jason Hewitt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hewitt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hewitt keeping moving, preventing Gomi from controlling successfully.
Gomi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hewitt manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gomi has Hewitt in his guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gomi can't keep his opponent in guard - Hewitt advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Hewitt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Gomi looks for a takedown but Hewitt sprawls well.
Hewitt shapes to counter with a head kick.
Gomi thuds his right hand into Hewitt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gomi shoots in but no luck this time.
Gomi misses with an uppercut. Hewitt saw that one coming.
Hewitt appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gomi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hewitt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hewitt decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gomi, up you get!
Jason Hewitt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hewitt misses with a takedown attempt
and Gomi counters with a takedown into side control.
Gomi is looking to take a break and control but Hewitt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hewitt is looking to regain half guard here but Gomi keeps moving and retains side control.
Gomi goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hewitt has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gomi but great work by Hewitt.
Hewitt taking a breather here.
Hewitt grinds an elbow into Gomi's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt is working Gomi over with some ground and pound from side control.
Gomi is looking for a sweep.
Gomi holds on to Hewitt's head and controls the position momentarily.
Hewitt trying to control the action but Gomi is working from the bottom.
Gomi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gomi is looking for a kimura but Hewitt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gomi to get the leverage.
Hewitt is looking to control Gomi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hewitt avoid being mounted?
Hewitt is pressing down on Gomi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hewitt is keeping the position for now.
Hewitt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gomi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hewitt keeping moving, preventing Gomi from controlling successfully.
Gomi tries to free his leg and advance position but Hewitt is retaining full guard.
Hewitt striking off his back but it's not causing Gomi any problems.
Hewitt wants to control the position but Gomi says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Gomi is thwarting Hewitt's attempts to control the position.
Hewitt tries to get to full guard but Gomi has control of the leg.
That's four 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.
Hewitt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gomi is working away from the top position though.
Hewitt is staying active underneath Gomi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hewitt wants to control but Gomi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hewitt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gomi as he jumps to the side.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gomi with a poor takedown
and Hewitt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jason Hewitt.
I think Hewitt has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Romeo (ranked 3693 p4p, 460 weight class) and Krzistov Wojcik (ranked 5439 p4p, 579 weight class). Krzistov Wojcik acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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214 lbs
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Anthony Romeo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Krzistov Wojcik!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Dirk Anderson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romeo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wojcik looks to throw the jab but Romeo is out of range.
A shot to the liver by Romeo. Beautiful body shot.
Romeo takes a swing at Wojcik's ribcage but misses.
Romeo connects with a body shot.
Wojcik looks winded!
Romeo lands a big uppercut and Wojcik crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Wojcik looks OK. Romeo waves Wojcik back to his feet!
Wojcik is rocked!
It looks like Krzistov Wojcik has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romeo fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Wojcik square on the jaw! Damn, Wojcik is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Romeo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Piet Smit (ranked 3556 p4p, 448 weight class) and Flint Beaswood (ranked 4073 p4p, 495 weight class). Smit comes to the cage accompanied by Baby Got Back. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Piet Smit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Flint Beaswood!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Winston Alpacca and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smit lands a nice shot to the body.
Smit clinches up with Beaswood and pushes him back against the cage.
Beaswood turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Beaswood manages to end up in side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Beaswood.
Smit manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Smit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Beaswood pulls his head out easily.
Smit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Beaswood pulls his head out easily.
Beaswood looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Smit regains full guard. Nicely done.
Smit is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Smit trying to strike off his back.
Smit is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Beaswood frees his head nicely. Oh but Smit has switched to an armbar! Beaswood is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Piet Smit!
A very excited looking Piet Smit 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Baker Smith (ranked 3989 p4p, 405 weight class) and Marcus Ribeiro (ranked 3265 p4p, 349 weight class). Baker Smith has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Baker Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marcus Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Bart Greer and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ribeiro shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ribeiro tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ribeiro to the ground. Ribeiro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ribeiro avoids the head kick by Smith.
Ribeiro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ribeiro.
Ribeiro dives in and scores a takedown into Smith's guard.
Ribeiro is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Ribeiro has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ribeiro defends well.
Ribeiro controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ribeiro has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Temp Spar Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ribeiro drops back, looking for a kneebar! Smith looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Smith looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Smith!
Ribeiro struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
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Smith goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ribeiro rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Smith's guard! Nice work there by Ribeiro!
Ribeiro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ribeiro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ribeiro wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Ribeiro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Ribeiro 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ribeiro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ribeiro is stalling in the full guard.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Ribeiro from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Smith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ribeiro throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Ribeiro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith counters by clinching up.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marcus Ribeiro will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ribeiro.
Smith shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Smith was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ribeiro is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Smith's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ribeiro is defending against the submission attempts here by Smith.
Ribeiro trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Smith haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ribeiro is refusing to be controlled, as Smith sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro is defending against the submission attempts here by Smith.
Smith is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ribeiro is just riding it out for now. Smith eventually gives up the hold.
Ribeiro wants to get back to full guard.
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.
Smith is keen to just control but Ribeiro is a slippery customer.
Smith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ribeiro gets back to full guard.
Ribeiro has control of Smith's left arm, preventing Smith from doing any damage.
Ribeiro is continuing to stall.
Ribeiro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Smith fails to land the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Ribeiro sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A big left from Ribeiro misses.
Ribeiro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith slaps away a takedown attempt from Ribeiro, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ribeiro throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Ribeiro drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Marcus Ribeiro has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ribeiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith striking off his back but it's not causing Ribeiro any problems.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith being controlled here, momentarily.
Ribeiro pushes down on Smith's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Smith throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Ribeiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ribeiro is working for a submission of some sort.
Ribeiro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marcus Ribeiro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Ribeiro sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ribeiro with the counter takedown but Smith avoids it easily.
Ribeiro missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ribeiro shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Marcus Ribeiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ribeiro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Ribeiro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro misses with a wild body shot.
Smith tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ribeiro manages to circle out of the way.
Ribeiro swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Smith counters with a two punch combo.
Ribeiro looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Smith!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith regains half guard there - taking advantage of Ribeiro's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Ribeiro is taking a breather. Smith says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ribeiro seems to be working for a kimura but Smith defends the submission attempt.
Ribeiro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
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.
Ribeiro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smith doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ribeiro.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ribeiro in particular looking to stall.
Ribeiro passes to side control.
Smith wants to control but Ribeiro postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Smith being controlled for a moment.
Ribeiro is trying to get an arm triangle but Smith is defending well.
Ribeiro is trying to get an arm triangle but Smith is defending well.
Marcus Ribeiro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ribeiro in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Smith is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcus Ribeiro!
During a confident post fight interview, Marcus Ribeiro thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Put Lorlek (ranked 3227 p4p, 378 weight class) and Brook Whitebeard (ranked 3435 p4p, 396 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Whitebeard's choice of entrance music: Remember The Name. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Put Lorlek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Brook Whitebeard!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Peter Branson and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whitebeard misses the shot to the body.
Whitebeard scores with the left hand. Lorlek knows he should have avoided that one.
Lorlek lands with an overhand left.
Whitebeard lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A lazy left from Lorlek finds it's target.
Whitebeard looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Whitebeard staying out of range there.
Whitebeard connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Whitebeard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lorlek.
Whitebeard jabs Lorlek to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Whitebeard connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lorlek's hands.
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 big right from Whitebeard misses.
Whitebeard throws out a loose jab but Lorlek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Whitebeard throws a big shot that misses.
Lorlek cracks a nice hook into Whitebeard's ribs.
Lorlek throws a shot from downtown. Whitebeard moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lorlek swings away with a body shot that misses
and Whitebeard counters with a nice uppercut.
Lorlek misses with a wild combination.
Lorlek definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lorlek misses with an uppercut
and Whitebeard counters with a straight right hand.
Lorlek throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Whitebeard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Whitebeard takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lorlek throws a shot to the body.
Lorlek throws a right hand that Whitebeard ducks under and follows up with a left that Whitebeard also avoids with ease.
Whitebeard now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lorlek throws a shot from downtown. Whitebeard moves away and avoids it.
Whitebeard scores with a jab to the jaw.
Whitebeard defending well as Lorlek loads up on a big left hand.
Whitebeard misses with a looping left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whitebeard closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lorlek takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lorlek throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Whitebeard counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Whitebeard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lorlek throws a lazy uppercut
and Whitebeard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lorlek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lorlek slips under a jab.
Lorlek misses with a lunging right hand
and Whitebeard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Whitebeard just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Lorlek misses the target.
Lorlek misses with a combination
and Whitebeard counters with a left to the body.
Whitebeard connects with a body shot that sends Lorlek's belly button to the back.
A telegraphed right hand from Lorlek misses the target.
Whitebeard throws out a counter right but Lorlek avoids it with no problem.
Whitebeard throws a shot from downtown. Lorlek moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lorlek feints a jab promting Whitebeard to slip. Lorlek then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Whitebeard slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Whitebeard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lorlek sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Whitebeard misses with a body shot.
Lorlek scores with a nice head shot.
Whitebeard cracks Lorlek with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lorlek slips a straight right by Whitebeard.
Lorlek works over Whitebeard's head and body with a nice combination.
Lorlek misses with a left hand
and Whitebeard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Whitebeard lands a head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whitebeard jabs Lorlek to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A lazy left from Lorlek finds it's target.
Whitebeard misses with a double jab
and Whitebeard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lorlek jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Whitebeard misses with a straight left.
Lorlek fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lorlek.
Whitebeard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lorlek is looking for a counter combo.
Lorlek punishes Whitebeard's body with a nice straight punch.
Whitebeard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lorlek listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Whitebeard throws a shot to the body.
Whitebeard throws a right hand that misses
and Lorlek counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lorlek misses with a left hand
letting Whitebeard counter with a right hand.
Lorlek moves out of range of the strikes.
Whitebeard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brook Whitebeard dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Whitebeard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lorlek.
Whitebeard now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lorlek avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lorlek looks to throw the jab but Whitebeard is out of range.
Lorlek swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Whitebeard.
Whitebeard is rocked!
Lorlek flashes Whitebeard a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Whitebeard's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Whitebeard crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Lorlek punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Put Lorlek!
Put Lorlek was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Georges St Pierre (ranked 2707 p4p, 288 weight class) and Duke Blackbeard (ranked 3791 p4p, 394 weight class). Blackbeard has chosen Remember The Name as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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175 lbs
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177 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Prefers standup |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Georges St Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Duke Blackbeard!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, David Hoff and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackbeard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
St Pierre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blackbeard.
St Pierre tries to work over Blackbeard's front leg with a kick but Blackbeard checks it.
Blackbeard connects with a looping right hand.
St Pierre throws a head kick that misses
and Blackbeard counters with a huge left! St Pierre is in big trouble! He's backing up but Blackbeard isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save St Pierre from any more damage. A dominating finish by Blackbeard!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Duke Blackbeard!
Duke Blackbeard got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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