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IFA 09:03 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Donato Di Niccolo Di Betto Bardi (ranked 2325 p4p, 290 weight class) and Bora Lutar (ranked 3707 p4p, 419 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Donato Di Niccolo Di Betto Bardi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bora Lutar!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Daniel Franklin and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Di Betto Bardi pushes Lutar up against the cage in a clinch.
Di Betto Bardi drops Lutar with a big knee straight up the middle! Lutar is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
It looks like Bora Lutar has been cut.
Di Betto Bardi feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Lutar collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Donato Di Niccolo Di Betto Bardi!
An out of breath Donato Di Niccolo Di Betto Bardi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gianmarco Lobosco (ranked 5492 p4p, 470 weight class) and Raffaello Sanzio Da Urbino (ranked 3477 p4p, 375 weight class). Raffaello Sanzio Da Urbino has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gianmarco Lobosco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Raffaello Sanzio Da Urbino!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, David Hoff and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lobosco with a poor takedown
and Da Urbino counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lobosco looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
A thudding body kick lands there by Da Urbino!
A solid leg kick lands there for Da Urbino.
Da Urbino lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lobosco tries to close the distance and clinch but Da Urbino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Da Urbino cracks the inside of Lobosco's front leg.
Da Urbino scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Da Urbino scores with a push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Urbino thows a body kick. Lobosco tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Good leg kick by Da Urbino there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Da Urbino fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Urbino lands a leg kick that knocks Lobosco off balance momentarily.
Da Urbino with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Da Urbino scores with a nice body kick.
Lobosco has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Da Urbino.
Da Urbino rushes Lobosco and presses him up against the cage.
Da Urbino lands a nice knee to the body.
Da Urbino unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees to the body from Da Urbino.
Da Urbino lands a nice knee to the body.
Lobosco on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Da Urbino crunches a lovely knee into Lobosco's ribcage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Da Urbino breaks the clinch.
Da Urbino throws a jab but it's blocked by Lobosco.
Da Urbino buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Urbino lands a body shot.
Lobosco takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lobosco uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Da Urbino.
Da Urbino cracks the inside of Lobosco's front leg.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lobosco crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Da Urbino - the referee stops the clock and Lobosco gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Da Urbino. Lobosco manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Da Urbino.
Lobosco is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Da Urbino turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lobosco chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Da Urbino can pounce on him.
Da Urbino lands with a thumping leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Da Urbino.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Urbino pushes Lobosco up against the cage in a clinch.
Da Urbino looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Da Urbino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Da Urbino throws a leg kick which misses Lobosco's front leg but catches the back leg as Lobosco tries to avoid it.
Da Urbino fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lobosco has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Da Urbino connects with a solid leg kick.
Da Urbino feints and then cracks Lobosco's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lobosco down.
Da Urbino tries a head kick but it misses.
Da Urbino throws a quick inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Da Urbino.
Lobosco will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Lobosco takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Urbino buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Da Urbino throws a leg kick which misses Lobosco's front leg but catches the back leg as Lobosco tries to avoid it.
Da Urbino rushes Lobosco and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knees in the clinch landing for Da Urbino.
Da Urbino has picked Lobosco up - he's going for a ride! Da Urbino dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Da Urbino not doing much here.
Da Urbino is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lobosco defends it well.
Da Urbino wants to control but Lobosco is keeping him busy.
Da Urbino is taking a breather. Lobosco 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raffaello Sanzio Da Urbino dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A head kick misses from Da Urbino.
Da Urbino is looking to slow Lobosco down with leg kicks.
Da Urbino plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Both fighters circling a little - Da Urbino finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Da Urbino keeps Lobosco at a distance using the push kick.
Da Urbino throws a leg kick which misses Lobosco's front leg but catches the back leg as Lobosco tries to avoid it.
Da Urbino has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lobosco has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Da Urbino.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Urbino scoring well with a low kick there.
Raffaello Sanzio Da Urbino seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Da Urbino moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Da Urbino lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Da Urbino.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Da Urbino.
Da Urbino scores with a kick to the body.
Da Urbino chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Da Urbino connects with a solid leg kick.
Da Urbino connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Raffaello Sanzio Da Urbino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Da Urbino fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lobosco takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Da Urbino, right into the meat.
Crunch! Da Urbino slams his shin into Lobosco's torso.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Urbino lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Raffaello Sanzio Da Urbino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
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!
Da Urbino scores with a knee to the head.
Da Urbino is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lobosco is defending well for now.
Da Urbino manages to break the clinch.
Da Urbino connects with a solid leg kick.
Da Urbino lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good leg kick by Da Urbino there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That kick from Da Urbino tenderised Lobosco's leg. Lobosco is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lobosco stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Da Urbino.
Da Urbino throws a leg kick which misses Lobosco's front leg but catches the back leg as Lobosco tries to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lobosco chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Da Urbino can pounce on him.
Da Urbino dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lobosco. That did some damage!
Da Urbino connects with an inside leg kick.
Lobosco takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Da Urbino rushes Lobosco and presses him up against the cage.
Lobosco tries for a takedown but Da Urbino manages to get underhooks.
Da Urbino landing knees to the body.
Lobosco wants to take the fight to the mat but Da Urbino manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Da Urbino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lobosco crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Da Urbino - the referee stops the clock and Lobosco gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Da Urbino. Lobosco manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nice body kick there by Da Urbino.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Da Urbino finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Da Urbino throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Da Urbino throws a nice outside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Da Urbino. That's going to slow Lobosco down.
Da Urbino throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Da Urbino.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Da Urbino, right into the meat.
Da Urbino fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Da Urbino connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Da Urbino throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raffaello Sanzio Da Urbino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Lobosco's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Lobosco misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A nice inside leg kick there by Da Urbino. That's going to slow Lobosco down.
Da Urbino lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lobosco takes a step back to recover.
Lobosco takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lobosco takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Da Urbino moves into the clinch successfully.
Da Urbino scores a nice knee to the body.
Da Urbino breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lobosco has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Da Urbino.
Da Urbino throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lobosco steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Da Urbino.
Da Urbino throws a nice outside leg kick.
Da Urbino connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Da Urbino lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Da Urbino connects with a leg kick. Lobosco looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Da Urbino fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lobosco.
Da Urbino throws a nice inside leg kick.
Crunch! Da Urbino slams his shin into Lobosco's torso.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Urbino scoring well with a low kick there.
That kick from Da Urbino tenderised Lobosco's leg. Lobosco is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lobosco takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Da Urbino delivers a nice body kick.
Da Urbino throws a head kick that half lands.
Da Urbino pushes Lobosco away with a front kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Da Urbino connects with an inside leg kick.
Lobosco stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Da Urbino.
Gianmarco Lobosco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Da Urbino.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Urbino feints and then cracks Lobosco's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lobosco down.
Lobosco wants to clinch up but Da Urbino keeps it at a distance.
Da Urbino moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Da Urbino thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lobosco if he has to take too many more of those.
Lobosco has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Da Urbino.
Da Urbino scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Da Urbino scoring well with a low kick there.
Da Urbino gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Da Urbino tries to land a knee to the head but Lobosco blocks with his arms.
Lobosco takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lobosco takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Urbino using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Da Urbino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lobosco has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Da Urbino.
Da Urbino lands a leg kick that knocks Lobosco off balance momentarily.
Da Urbino throws a nice outside leg kick.
Da Urbino scores with a push kick.
Lobosco chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Da Urbino can pounce on him.
Da Urbino is looking to slow Lobosco down with leg kicks.
Da Urbino lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lobosco stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Da Urbino.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raffaello Sanzio Da Urbino comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Da Urbino 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 24:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 24:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raffaello Sanzio Da Urbino!
An out of breath Raffaello Sanzio Da Urbino thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mohammed Baly (ranked 4922 p4p, 381 weight class) and Richard Richards (ranked 3571 p4p, 310 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mohammed Baly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Richard Richards!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Bart Greer and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Richards enables Baly to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Richards manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Baly chips away with some ground and pound.
Baly wants to control from the top but Richards keeps moving.
Baly lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baly won't allow Richards to sweep him here.
Baly wants to pass the guard but Richards is keeping the position.
Baly throwing strikes from guard but Richards blocks nicely.
Richards looking for a sweep. Not yet Richards, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Baly wants to control from the top but Richards keeps moving.
Baly chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Richards tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Richards keeping moving, preventing Baly from controlling successfully.
Baly throwing strikes but missing.
Richards is pulling down on Baly's head to control his posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Baly closes this distance looking for a takedown but Richards circles away.
Richards throws an overhand right that lands on Baly's shoulder, as Baly tries to avoid the shot.
Richard Richards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Richards closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baly wants to take the fight to the mat but Richards manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Richards has clasped his hands together around Baly's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
I've been told that Richards has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Richards in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Richards wants to control but Baly is keeping him busy.
Baly can't do much from the bottom here.
Richards misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Richards scoring with punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richards grinds an elbow into Baly's temple.
Baly takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Richards is chipping away with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baly regains half guard.
Richards missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Richards scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Baly blocking the ground and pound attempt from Richards.
Richards looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Richards throws a strike but Baly avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Richards must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Baly keeping moving, preventing Richards from controlling successfully.
Richards missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Baly is trying to keep Richards in close.
Baly has momentary wrist control but Richards slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baly keeping moving, preventing Richards from controlling successfully.
Richards really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Baly. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Baly 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.
Richards throws a big right hand that misses.
Baly working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Richards.
Richards scoring with some ground and pound.
Baly will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Baly tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Richards throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Richards landing with the ground and pound.
Richards throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Richards dominated that round.
That's time! Baly's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Richards clinches up against the cage.
Baly wants a takedown but no success here.
Richards misses with the head strike.
Baly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baly drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Baly has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Richards avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohammed Baly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Richards gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Baly.
Richards turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards wants to control but Baly is keeping him busy.
Baly tries to buck Richards off but Richards is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baly is working hard here to advance position.
Richards has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A lull in the action here as Richards stalls from top position.
Richards scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Baly to see if he's OK.
Richards lands an elbow.
Baly manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Richards is controlling Baly's trapped leg to prevent Baly from advancing to side control.
Richards is trying to maintain the position but Baly is very close to passing his half guard.
Baly sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Richards defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Richards.
Richards has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Richards is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Baly wants to get back to full guard.
Richards scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Baly regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Richards.
Richards trying to control but Baly is working from the bottom.
Richards throwing strikes from guard but Baly blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baly 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.
Richards in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Richards lands a couple of digs.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Richards accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Baly pulls Richards in close to his closed guard and prevents Richards from doing any damage or advancing position.
Baly trying to keep a closed guard but Richards is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Baly doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Baly trying to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Richards throwing strikes but missing.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Richards has taken the fight to the clinch.
Richards fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Richards is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Richards has a couple of punches blocked by Baly.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Richards misses with a punch to the body.
Richards fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baly changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Richards fights it off and pushes away nicely.
No luck for Richards with that takedown attempt.
Baly changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Richards showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Richards dives in and grabs Baly's left leg, looking for a takedown. Baly pushes down on Richards's head and hops out.
Baly tries to keep at a distance but Richards has taken the fight into the clinch.
Baly is fighting off a takedown attempt but Richards is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Baly to the mat. Baly regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Baly is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Richards defends well.
Richards postures up and lands a big shot to Baly's brow.
Richards lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards trying to control the position from guard on top but Baly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Richards is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Richards working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Baly's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baly has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Richards advances position into side control!
Baly managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Richards.
Richards is working Baly over with some ground and pound from side control.
The ground and pound from Richards seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Baly is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Richards works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Richard Richards is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards working away.
Baly is looking for a sweep.
Baly is trying to escape the position but Richards is controlling the position.
Baly is trying to improve his position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Richards's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Baly is trying to control Richards's posture but Richards avoids it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baly is being controlled here.
Baly manages to work his way to half guard, despite Richards's best efforts.
Richards keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Let's hope that Richards has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Richards looks to land a left hand but Baly moved out of range nicely.
Baly appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Richards looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Baly wants to improve his position but Richards is controlling well.
Richards controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baly is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Richards comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Richards 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Richards!
After winning the bout, Richard Richards thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Island King (ranked 2631 p4p, 240 weight class) and Pedro Rocha Barros (ranked 2537 p4p, 233 weight class). Island King has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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19
145 lbs
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26
149 lbs
3 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Counter fighter
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Island King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Pedro Rocha Barros!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, David Hoff and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rocha Barros throws a jab when King was well out of range.
Rocha Barros keeps the fight on the outside.
King slips under a jab.
King tries to counter by clinching up but Rocha Barros breaks away and moves out of range.
Rocha Barros misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely.
Rocha Barros looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
King is trying to stand.
Rocha Barros lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rocha Barros takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King is trying to get back to full guard.
King might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rocha Barros wants to work for an arm triangle but King is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
King actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocha Barros tries to pass the half guard into mount. King knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
King wants to get back to full guard.
Rocha Barros has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
King slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
King wants to improve his position but Rocha Barros is controlling well.
Rocha Barros scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
King is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rocha Barros pulls his head out easily.
King looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rocha Barros winds up and cracks King with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King missing with punches from the bottom.
Rocha Barros is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for King!
King throwing hammer fists to the chest of Rocha Barros. What's that going to do exactly?
Rocha Barros landing strikes, looking to finish!
Rocha Barros is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but King is surviving well by controlling Rocha Barros's body position as best he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rocha Barros looking to control but King is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rocha Barros looking to finish King with some ground and pound. This is bad for King!
Rocha Barros lands with some vicious ground and pound - can King hang on?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rocha Barros prevents King from getting the reversal.
King is working hard here to advance position.
King is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Rocha Barros is landing with some decent strikes but King is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
King is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You get the feeling that King really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Rocha Barros is working for a guillotine from mount but King frees his head quite easily.
Rocha Barros working for a guillotine from mount but King is in no mood to give up.
We've been informed that Rocha Barros has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Rocha Barros has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
King really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
King flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
King is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rocha Barros is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Rocha Barros connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
King is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocha Barros working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rocha Barros working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
King is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Rocha Barros unloading with bombs!
King in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
King swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
King swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Rocha Barros is landing with some decent strikes but King is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Rocha Barros is in the full mount, landing strikes.
King is wriggling around trying to escape.
King tries to buck Rocha Barros off but he can't manage it.
King gets back to half guard.
Rocha Barros uses his free foot to push down on King's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for King.
King can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Rocha Barros dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rocha Barros.
A slow jab from Rocha Barros misses its intended target.
Rocha Barros throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rocha Barros. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rocha Barros misses with a looping left.
Rocha Barros just misses with a punch to the body.
King takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocha Barros misses with a straight right.
King walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rocha Barros.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rocha Barros.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rocha Barros darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rocha Barros throws a hook but King avoids it easily.
King is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rocha Barros.
Rocha Barros catches King with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A looping hook to the body misses from Rocha Barros. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
King tries to close the distance and clinch but Rocha Barros swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rocha Barros shoots in and bounces King off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rocha Barros scoring with some ground and pound.
Rocha Barros has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pedro Rocha Barros has got the better of the ground game so far.
King throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rocha Barros's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
King tries to strike from the bottom.
Rocha Barros is working King over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
King trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rocha Barros passes easily into side control. Nice work.
King taking a bit of punishment here - Rocha Barros scoring with strikes.
King wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rocha Barros lands some shots froms side control.
Rocha Barros lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear King down.
King taking a bit of punishment here - Rocha Barros scoring with strikes.
King prevents Rocha Barros from improving position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocha Barros in side control lands a decent elbow.
King is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
King is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Rocha Barros trying to control the action but King is working from the bottom.
Rocha Barros working the ground and pound.
King tries to bench press Rocha Barros off him but Rocha Barros keeps the position.
Rocha Barros works to advance to full mount. King defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
King's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
King is wriggling around trying to escape.
King takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Rocha Barros has hold of King's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and King manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Rocha Barros lands a big shot there that rocks King but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Rocha Barros is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. King can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rocha Barros is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. King can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
King manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rocha Barros works his way into side control.
Rocha Barros advances nicely into full mount.
Rocha Barros scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish King?
Rocha Barros fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
King is rocked!
Rocha Barros with shots to the head and body - King looks very uncomfortable down there.
Oh King is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
You get the feeling that King really doesn't like being in this position too much.
King tries to improve his position but Rocha Barros has taken his back! Rocha Barros has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will King tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Rocha Barros pushes King away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pedro Rocha Barros!
Our winner, Pedro Rocha Barros, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Xora Lutar (ranked 2965 p4p, 334 weight class) and Xtreme Islander (ranked 1808 p4p, 222 weight class). Islander has chosen You're Going Down as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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175 lbs
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26
173 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Xora Lutar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Xtreme Islander!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Peter Branson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Islander throws a leg kick but Lutar moved away.
Lutar tries to counter by clinching up but Islander breaks away and moves out of range.
A head kick by Islander misses
and Lutar counters by moving into the clinch.
Islander blocks the elbow strike.
Islander tries to stall but Lutar uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lutar misses with an elbow strike.
Lutar lands an elbow inside that Islander shrugs off.
Lutar lands an elbow just above Islander 's eye.
Lutar avoiding damage as Islander throws knees to the body.
Islander dodges an elbow strike from Lutar.
Islander throws an elbow but it misses.
Islander is looking to control Lutar's arms but Lutar gets an underhook and turns him. Now Islander has his back to the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Islander avoids a wild elbow strike from Lutar.
Lutar misses with an elbow strike.
Lutar avoids the elbow strike from Islander, against the cage.
Lutar holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lutar throws an elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lutar throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lutar lands an elbow that stopped Islander in his tracks for a moment.
Lutar throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Islander misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lutar.
Islander looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lutar takes an elbow to the temple.
Stalling in the clinch from Lutar.
Lutar dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Islander blocks the elbow strike.
Lutar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Islander blocks an elbow strike from Lutar.
Islander blocks an elbow strike from Lutar.
Lutar avoiding damage as Islander throws knees to the body.
Islander trying to land knees to the body.
Lutar throws an elbow that misses.
Lutar managing to block the knees to the body from Islander.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lutar misses with an elbow strike.
Lutar misses with an elbow strike.
Islander throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Islander misses with an elbow over the top.
Lutar throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Islander throws an elbow that misses.
Islander blocks the elbow strike.
Islander takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Xtreme Islander has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Islander letting Lutar take a breather here.
Islander lands an elbow inside that Lutar shrugs off.
Lutar lands an elbow inside that Islander shrugs off.
Islander goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Islander lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Islander swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Islander.
Lutar pushes off an throws an elbow but Islander leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Islander working Lutar over with knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lutar just misses with a elbow thrown towards Islander's brow.
Islander blocks the elbow strike.
Lutar looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Islander swings wildly with an uppercut but Lutar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Islander misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lutar throws an elbow but misses.
Islander trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lutar throws an elbow but misses.
Islander lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Xora Lutar has been cut.
Lutar throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Islander blocks an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Islander.
Lutar throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Islander lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lutar throws an elbow but misses.
Lutar creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Islander takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lutar taking a breather.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Islander.
Lutar leaning against his opponent.
Islander wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lutar throws an elbow that misses.
Islander is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lutar is defending well for now.
Islander pushes off an throws an elbow but Lutar leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lutar pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Islander dodges an elbow strike from Lutar.
Lutar is struggling to control the position.
Islander lands an elbow inside that Lutar shrugs off.
Islander's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Islander gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Xtreme Islander will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lutar tries to land a front kick but Islander steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Islander is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Islander has Lutar up against the cage in a clinch.
Islander blocks an elbow strike from Lutar.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Islander avoids a wild elbow strike from Lutar.
Islander blocks the elbow strike.
Islander blocks the elbow strike.
Islander avoids a wild elbow strike from Lutar.
Islander blocks an elbow strike.
Islander is looking to break free of the clinch but Lutar has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lutar blocks an uppercut.
Islander lands a damaging elbow.
Islander avoids the elbow strike from Lutar, against the cage.
Islander lands a hook that snaps the head of Lutar backwards.
Lutar dodges an elbow strike from Islander.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lutar managing to block the knees to the body from Islander.
Islander missing with knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lutar just misses with a elbow thrown towards Islander's brow.
Islander blocks the elbow strike.
Lutar throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Islander throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Islander throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lutars head.
Islander trying to stall but Lutar improves his position.
Lutar pushes off an throws an elbow but Islander leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lutar blocks an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lutar just misses with a elbow thrown towards Islander's brow.
Lutar throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lutar blocks an elbow strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lutar throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Islander tries to break free but Lutar pushes him back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lutar throws an elbow that misses.
Lutar looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lutar takes an elbow to the temple.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Islander obliges.
Islander dodges an elbow strike from Lutar.
Islander takes an elbow to the temple.
Islander looking to stall.
Lutar throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Xtreme Islander seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lutar is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Islander misses with a hook from the clinch.
Islander is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lutar is defending well for now.
Islander avoids a wild elbow strike from Lutar.
Lutar misses with an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lutar pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Islander wants to break free but Lutar has control.
Lutar taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Islander using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lutar has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lutar.
Islander has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lutar managing to block the knees to the body from Islander.
Islander lands an uppercut.
Lutar avoiding damage as Islander throws knees to the body.
Islander is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lutar is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lutar stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Islander being controlled against the cage.
Lutar seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lutar stalls.
Lutar keeps control of Islander as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lutar stalls.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Xora Lutar.
Islander clinches up against the cage.
Islander putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lutar in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lutar stalling against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Islander breaks from the clinch.
Good exchange - Islander coming out on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xtreme Islander showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Lutar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Lutar throws a leg kick
and Islander cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Islander has Lutar up against the cage in a clinch.
Lutar throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lutar throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Islander putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lutar in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Islander lands a nice elbow.
Lutar pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lutar throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lutar throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Islander blocks the elbow strike.
Lutar throws an elbow that misses.
Lutar misses with an elbow strike.
Lutar creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lutar just misses with a elbow thrown towards Islander's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Islander wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lutar has him pressed against the cage.
Islander lands a nice knee to the body.
Lutar misses with an elbow strike.
Islander pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Islander does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lutar tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Islander manages to circle out of the way.
Islander has Lutar up against the cage in a clinch.
Lutar looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Islander breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Islander misses with a body shot.
Lutar slips a jab from Islander.
Islander misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Islander catches Lutar right on the button with a cross.
Islander throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lutar counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lutar.
Lutar throws an elbow that misses.
Islander misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lutar.
Lutar creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Islander's defenses.
Islander misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lutar.
Islander blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lutar throws an elbow but misses.
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!
Lutar creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Islander's defenses.
Lutar throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lutar creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Islander misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lutar misses with an elbow over the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Islander dodges an elbow strike from Lutar.
Lutar wants to stall.
Islander missing with knees to the body.
Lutar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lutar pushes off an throws an elbow but Islander leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Islander dodges an elbow strike from Lutar.
Lutar blocks the elbow strike.
Islander dodges an elbow strike from Lutar.
Lutar throws an elbow but it misses.
Lutar lands a damaging elbow.
Islander wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lutar misses with an elbow over the top.
Lutar pushes off an throws an elbow but Islander leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lutar blocks an elbow strike from Islander.
Islander has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Xtreme Islander 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.
Lutar gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Islander blocks an elbow strike from Lutar.
Islander blocks an elbow strike from Lutar.
Islander with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lutar throws an elbow but it misses.
Lutar looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lutar throws an elbow but it misses.
Islander blocks an elbow strike.
Lutar avoiding damage.
Islander tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lutar avoids it.
Xora Lutar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lutar throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lutar misses with an elbow over the top.
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 Xora Lutar.
I think Islander 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 28:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Xtreme Islander!
Xtreme Islander 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Green Bastard (ranked 4067 p4p, 370 weight class) and Mister Tea (ranked 964 p4p, 136 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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275 lbs
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225 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Green Bastard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mister Tea!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Santiago Holmes and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bastard lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bastard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tea.
Bastard throws a one two combo.
Bastard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bastard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tea.
Tea's coach down at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tea's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Tea pushes Bastard up against the cage in a clinch.
Tea pushes off an throws an elbow but Bastard leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bastard blocks the elbow strike.
Bastard dodges an elbow strike from Tea.
Bastard lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tea.
Tea scores a nice knee to the body.
Tea unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bastard is trying to force a seperation but Tea has the dominant position.
Tea lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tea with a knee to the head.
Tea creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastard avoids a wild elbow strike from Tea.
Tea utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bastard is breathing heavily.
Bastard tries to break the clinch but Tea is controlling the position.
Tea lands an elbow just above Bastard 's eye.
Tea comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tea is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tea lands an elbow just above Bastard 's eye.
Tea with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bastard takes an elbow to the temple.
Bastard wants to break free but Tea has control.
Bastard takes an elbow to the forehead.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tea.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knees to the body from Tea.
Nice elbow from Tea.
It looks like Green Bastard has been cut.
Tea crunches a lovely knee into Bastard's ribcage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tea lands an elbow that stopped Bastard in his tracks for a moment.
Bastard takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tea connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bastard's face.
Bastard takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bastard is rocked!
Bastard takes an elbow to the forehead.
Oh Bastard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tea crunches a lovely knee into Bastard's ribcage.
Bastard seems to have got his legs back now.
Tea lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tea lands an elbow that stopped Bastard in his tracks for a moment.
Tea lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tea lands a knee to the body.
Tea lands a nice knee to the body.
Tea utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tea gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tea lands an elbow just above Bastard 's eye.
Bastard looking to slow down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tea lands a damaging elbow.
Tea lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tea pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tea gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tea lands a knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tea.
Bastard has had enough of the clinch but Tea keeps him there for the moment.
Tea lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tea drops Bastard with a big knee straight up the middle! Bastard is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tea loads up on a big right hand but Bastard slips the punch.
Bastard loads up on a big right hand but Tea slips the punch.
Green Bastard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tea has managed to clinch.
Knees to the body from Tea.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tea lands an elbow that stopped Bastard in his tracks for a moment.
Tea lands a good knee to the midsection. Bastard won't want to take too many of those.
Tea scores a nice knee to the body.
Tea lands an elbow that stopped Bastard in his tracks for a moment.
Tea lands a nice elbow.
Tea has Bastard pressed against the cage. He pushes Bastard back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Tea throws a beautiful elbow that sends Bastard crashing to the floor! Tea piles on the pressure with more strikes! Bastard is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mister Tea!
Mister Tea thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reece Aston (ranked 2744 p4p, 300 weight class) and Kyle Cobra (ranked 1817 p4p, 222 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Reece Aston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kyle Cobra!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, David Hoff and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cobra dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aston looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Aston gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Crack! Cobra connects with the perfect overhand right and Aston falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Cobra!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kyle Cobra!
Our winner, Kyle Cobra, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Blood (ranked 916 p4p, 114 weight class) and Tan Zan (ranked 764 p4p, 95 weight class). Ivan Blood 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ivan Blood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tan Zan!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, David Hoff and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Zan misses its intended target.
Zan scores with a three punch combo!
Blood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zan moves away.
Zan misses with a hook.
Blood has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Temp Spar Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Blood looks to land a left hand but Zan moved out of range nicely.
Blood takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zan is looking to clinch but Blood is avoiding it.
Zan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blood was well out of range. Poor timing from Zan.
Blood tries to counter by clinching up but Zan breaks away and moves out of range.
Zan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Blood makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jab by Blood.
Tan Zan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zan misses with a jab to the body
enabling Blood to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blood defending well as Zan loads up on a big left hand.
Blood pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Some wild striking there from Blood.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blood throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from Zan misses the target.
Blood swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zan rushes Blood and presses him up against the cage.
Blood misses with some punches.
Zan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zan.
Blood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Blood scores with a nice short uppercut.
Blood misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blood.
Zan blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blood.
Zan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zan lands a shoulder strike.
Zan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Zan.
Blood tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zan's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blood throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zan tries to work over Blood's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blood throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Blood fails to land.
Blood blocks an uppercut.
Blood tries a body shot but Zan blocks it.
A short right from Blood on the inside.
Zan blocking some punches.
Zan lands an uppercut.
Blood works on Zan's body with a couple of short punches.
Blood throws a punch but it's blocked by Zan.
Blood can't find room to land a body shot as Zan controls the action.
Blood misses with a punch on the inside.
Blood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zan working aggressively here.
Blood pushes Zan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zan throws a punch but it's blocked by Blood.
Nice body punch from Blood - that landed with a thud.
Blood blocking some punches.
Blood swings wildly with an uppercut but Zan uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blood working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zan has a couple of punches blocked by Blood.
Blood scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blood lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Blood.
Zan lands with a left to the head.
Zan blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Zan fails to land.
Zan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Blood misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blood.
Zan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blood blocks an uppercut.
Zan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zan struggles to land a body shot inside as Blood controls his hands.
Blood misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Blood.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blood.
Zan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blood lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zan backwards.
Blood scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Blood working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Blood struggles to land a body shot inside as Zan controls his hands.
Blood working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Blood working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zan.
Blood misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Zan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zan.
Blood lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zan scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zan.
Blood lands an uppercut.
Zan misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zan has a couple of punches blocked by Blood.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zan.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Blood stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Blood misses with a body punch.
Zan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blood backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Blood dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Zan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Blood wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Blood throws a body shot but no joy.
Blood closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Blood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blood's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blood.
Blood prevents a body shot from Zan.
Blood can't find room to land a body shot as Zan controls the action.
Blood lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zan throws a punch but it's blocked by Blood.
Blood lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Blood pushes Zan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blood lands a hook that snaps the head of Zan backwards.
Zan misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blood.
Zan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blood tries to throw a body punch but Zan avoids it by throwing Blood back against the cage.
Zan tries to work over Blood's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blood has a couple of punches blocked by Zan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blood misses with a body punch.
Zan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blood lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zan.
Blood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blood is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zan can do to turn this around?
Zan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blood pushes Zan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Blood lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blood lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zan blocks an uppercut.
Blood lands a shot to the body.
Blood throws a punch but it's blocked by Zan.
Blood lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zan backwards.
Zan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Blood backwards.
Blood misses with the head strike.
A short left from Blood.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A body shot lands from Zan.
Zan prevents a body shot from Blood.
Blood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Blood.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blood lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zan tries to work over Blood's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ivan Blood has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zan working aggressively here.
Zan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blood misses with a body punch.
Blood scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zan.
Zan working aggressively here.
Zan misses with a body punch.
Blood tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blood softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Blood.
Zan scores with a hook to the body.
Blood makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Blood fails to land.
Blood is working Zan over against the cage.
Blood working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Blood is leaning against Zan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Zan is breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from Blood.
Zan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blood has a couple of punches blocked by Zan.
Blood lands a shot to the body.
Zan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blood scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bloods head.
Zan prevents a body shot from Blood.
Blood lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Blood blocks a body shot from Zan.
Blood scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blood scores with a nice hook to the head.
Blood lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zan backwards.
A shot in the inside from Blood.
Zan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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!
Blood lands a nice uppercut.
Zan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blood misses with some punches.
Zan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zan blocks an uppercut.
Blood digs a right hand into Zan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zan's gas tank.
Blood lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zan or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Blood works on Zan's body with a couple of short punches.
Blood stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Blood makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Blood scores with a hook to the body.
Blood lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blood lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Blood.
Blood scores with a shot to the side of Zan's head.
Blood lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blood lands with a short shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Blood.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blood lands with a right to the head.
Zan throws a punch but it's blocked by Blood.
Blood digs a right hand underneath Zan's ribcage. Zan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Blood lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Blood lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Blood dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Blood lands with a good body shot.
Blood connects with a right hand. Zan shakes it off.
Blood throws a one two combo.
Blood tries to clinch but Zan is having none of it.
Zan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Blood throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zan has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Blood fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blood sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blood is looking to wear down Zan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Blood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Blood lands a jab to Zan's midsection.
Zan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Blood connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zan scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blood feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Blood throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab from Zan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zan throws a jab when Blood was well out of range.
Zan takes a swing at Blood's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Blood on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zan misses with a body punch
and Blood connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blood wants to clinch up but Zan keeps it at a distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zan! But no joy.
Blood moves into the clinch successfully.
Blood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blood blocks an uppercut.
Zan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zan working aggressively here.
Blood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blood scores with a shot to the side of Zan's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blood.
Blood lands a body punch in the clinch.
Blood lands with a right to the head.
Blood lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Blood lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blood lands a shoulder strike.
Zan misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Blood.
Zan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blood.
Blood lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Blood.
Zan has a couple of punches blocked by Blood.
Blood working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Blood as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Blood.
Blood lands a body shot in the clinch.
Blood has a couple of punches blocked by Zan.
A left hand lands to the body for Blood.
Blood lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Blood on the inside.
Blood lands a hook that snaps the head of Zan backwards.
Blood scores with a nice hook to the head.
Blood works on Zan's body with a couple of short punches.
Blood scores with a shot to the side of Zan's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Blood.
Blood lands a nice uppercut.
Blood lands with a short shot to the head.
Blood tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zan's elbow.
Zan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blood's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Blood.
Blood lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Blood.
Blood scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tan Zan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ivan Blood is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A right hand to the body from Blood.
Zan can't find room to land a body shot as Blood controls the action.
Blood lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Blood.
Zan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zan misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zan working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blood.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zan.
Zan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blood.
Zan misses with a punch to the body.
Blood misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zan.
Zan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Blood showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Blood 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Blood!
A very excited looking Ivan Blood 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Martin Eugen (ranked 324 p4p, 38 weight class) and Gustav Ahr (ranked 1949 p4p, 191 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Martin Eugen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Gustav Ahr!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, David Hoff and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eugen scores with a jab to the head.
Ahr slips a jab from Eugen.
Eugen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Eugen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Eugen misses the jab.
Ahr let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gustav Ahr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Eugen.
It looked like Eugen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Eugen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Eugen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ahr.
Eugen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ahr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Eugen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Eugen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ahr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Eugen finds it's way round the side to connect with Ahr's head.
Eugen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ahr misses with an uppercut
and Eugen counters with a crisp right hand that drops Ahr! Eugen lets Ahr back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Ahr is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eugen feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Ahr crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Martin Eugen!
Martin Eugen retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Martin Eugen 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Litill Bjornsson (ranked 388 p4p, 45 weight class) and Macho Man Savage (ranked 1045 p4p, 131 weight class). Man Savage has chosen Hey Freakshow! as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Litill Bjornsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Macho Man Savage!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Michael Johnstone and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bjornsson pulls guard successfully.
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.
Bjornsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bjornsson is looking for a triangle but Man Savage pushes his legs off easily.
Bjornsson 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.
Bjornsson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Still in half guard, Bjornsson seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Man Savage sees it coming and defends easily.
Bjornsson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Man Savage's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjornsson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bjornsson seems to be working for a kimura but Man Savage defends the submission attempt.
Bjornsson seems to be looking for submissions.
Bjornsson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bjornsson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Bjornsson controlling the action here.
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.
Bjornsson tries to pass to full mount but Man Savage defends it.
Bjornsson seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Man Savage has hold of Bjornsson's hands but Bjornsson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bjornsson is working for a submission of some sort.
Bjornsson moves into full mount! Man Savage won't be happy about that!
Bjornsson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Man Savage has worked his arm free - good work by Man Savage!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson trying to control the position but Man Savage is working away.
Bjornsson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Man Savage has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bjornsson swings around for an armbar but Man Savage sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bjornsson's guard.
Bjornsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bjornsson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Man Savage escapes and throws Bjornsson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson being controlled for a moment.
Bjornsson can't do much from the bottom here.
Man Savage trying to control the position but Bjornsson is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bjornsson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bjornsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Litill Bjornsson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bjornsson misses with a straight right.
Bjornsson clinches with his opponent.
We've been informed that Man Savage has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Man Savage.
Bjornsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bjornsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Man Savage has a couple of punches blocked by Bjornsson.
Bjornsson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Man Savage smiles and moves away.
Bjornsson pushes Man Savage up against the cage in a clinch.
Bjornsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Man Savage can do to turn this around?
Bjornsson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Man Savage smiles and moves away.
A big right from Man Savage misses.
A jab from Man Savage does it's job there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man Savage drives through and clinches with Bjornsson against the cage.
Bjornsson drags the fight down to the ground.
Bjornsson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Man Savage pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bjornsson is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bjornsson is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjornsson trying to control but Man Savage is working from the bottom.
Bjornsson passes Man Savage's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bjornsson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Man Savage wants to control but Bjornsson is keeping busy.
Bjornsson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bjornsson is working for a submission of some sort.
Bjornsson is working for a kimura but Man Savage is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man Savage is refusing to be controlled, as Bjornsson sits in half guard.
Bjornsson is trying for a kimura here. Man Savage looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Bjornsson wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Litill Bjornsson!
Litill Bjornsson retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Litill Bjornsson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Macho Man Savage had this to say: 'Ohhh, yeaahhh!'.
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