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IFA 30:03 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anton Shibaev (ranked 5525 p4p, 555 weight class) and Girbby Mobubadanu (ranked 4078 p4p, 478 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Anton Shibaev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Girbby Mobubadanu!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Bart Greer and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Shibaev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shibaev gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Mobubadanu counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mobubadanu.
Shibaev is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Shibaev 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.
Mobubadanu tries to free his leg and advance position but Shibaev is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shibaev doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Shibaev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shibaev is really struggling to control Mobubadanu but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shibaev wants to stand up but Mobubadanu is controlling him.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mobubadanu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shibaev.
Shibaev bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mobubadanu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shibaev is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Mobubadanu's shoulder. That is not cool.
Shibaev throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Mobubadanu gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mobubadanu keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mobubadanu avoids a series of strikes thrown by Shibaev.
Shibaev has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Shibaev sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Mobubadanu is squirming around, avoiding Shibaev's attempts to control the action.
Shibaev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Shibaev thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shibaev is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Mobubadanu can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mobubadanu can do anything to dispel that myth.
Shibaev controlling from the full mount.
Mobubadanu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shibaev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shibaev sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Shibaev looking to control but Mobubadanu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shibaev wants to get back to his feet but Mobubadanu is holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mobubadanu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Shibaev throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Shibaev looking to control but Mobubadanu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shibaev controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shibaev throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mobubadanu because Shibaev loaded up on that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Shibaev dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Shibaev shoots in for a takedown but Mobubadanu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shibaev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mobubadanu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shibaev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mobubadanu sprawls well. Mobubadanu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shibaev gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Shibaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shibaev drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shibaev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shibaev wants to control from the top but Mobubadanu keeps moving.
Shibaev drops back looking for a leg! Mobubadanu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mobubadanu manages to kick Shibaev off! Shibaev jumps back into Mobubadanu's guard.
Mobubadanu 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mobubadanu holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Shibaev looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mobubadanu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shibaev.
Mobubadanu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shibaev misses with a kick to the body
and Mobubadanu counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mobubadanu.
Shibaev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mobubadanu postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shibaev looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Mobubadanu is defending well. Shibaev quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Mobubadanu has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Shibaev celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anton Shibaev!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni (ranked 3036 p4p, 288 weight class) and Theodore Nouveau (ranked 3593 p4p, 330 weight class). Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Theodore Nouveau's chin.
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150 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Theodore Nouveau!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Daniel Franklin and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buonarroti Simoni gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Buonarroti Simoni with a knee to the head.
It looks like Theodore Nouveau has been cut.
Buonarroti Simoni tries to land knees in the clinch but Nouveau avoids the damage to the body.
Buonarroti Simoni looking to throw knees to the head but Nouveau is blocking nicely.
Nouveau wants to take the fight to the mat but Buonarroti Simoni manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Buonarroti Simoni using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nouveau avoiding damage as Buonarroti Simoni throws knees to the body.
Nouveau changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Buonarroti Simoni fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nouveau throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Buonarroti Simoni's waist but Buonarroti Simoni gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nouveau off to one side.
Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodore Nouveau.
Buonarroti Simoni lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Buonarroti Simoni bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nouveau with a lazy takedown attempt
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a good, hard body kick but Nouveau shrugs it off.
Nouveau drives through and clinches with Buonarroti Simoni against the cage.
Nouveau tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Buonarroti Simoni just stands there and leans against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knees to the body from Buonarroti Simoni.
Buonarroti Simoni unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nouveau looks winded!
Buonarroti Simoni unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nouveau lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buonarroti Simoni drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Buonarroti Simoni taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nouveau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Buonarroti Simoni letting Nouveau take a breather here.
Nouveau takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nouveau is trying to force a seperation but Buonarroti Simoni has the dominant position.
Buonarroti Simoni scores a nice knee to the body.
Buonarroti Simoni landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Buonarroti Simoni lands a good knee to the midsection. Nouveau won't want to take too many of those.
Buonarroti Simoni lands a knee to the body.
Nouveau looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Buonarroti Simoni unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nouveau lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Buonarroti Simoni lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Buonarroti Simoni can't get the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buonarroti Simoni landing knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Buonarroti Simoni obliges.
Buonarroti Simoni scores with a knee to the head.
Buonarroti Simoni taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Buonarroti Simoni has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Buonarroti Simoni working Nouveau over with knees to the body.
Buonarroti Simoni landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Buonarroti Simoni scores a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Buonarroti Simoni obliges.
Buonarroti Simoni landing knees to the head.
Buonarroti Simoni landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nouveau takes a knee to the side of the body.
Buonarroti Simoni lands a good knee to the midsection. Nouveau won't want to take too many of those.
Knees to the body from Buonarroti Simoni.
Buonarroti Simoni is looking for a takedown.
Buonarroti Simoni goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nouveau prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buonarroti Simoni lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Buonarroti Simoni.
Buonarroti Simoni lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nouveau is rocked!
Buonarroti Simoni tightens his grip and picks Nouveau up, before dumping him to the ground. Nouveau manages to land in guard.
Nouveau is still in real trouble! Can Buonarroti Simoni finish him?
Buonarroti Simoni engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Buonarroti Simoni continues to stall.
Nouveau seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nouveau has his takedown stuffed
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a thumping low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Theodore Nouveau's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a leg kick which misses Nouveau's front leg but catches the back leg as Nouveau tries to avoid it.
Nouveau misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Buonarroti Simoni half committed to a counter leg kick.
Buonarroti Simoni connects with an inside leg kick.
Nouveau fails with the takedown.
A good leg kick by Buonarroti Simoni.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nouveau fails with the takedown.
Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodore Nouveau.
Nouveau tries to land a body kick
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with an inside leg kick.
Nouveau gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nouveau is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buonarroti Simoni dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nouveau. That did some damage!
Buonarroti Simoni fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Buonarroti Simoni with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nouveau gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a thumping low kick.
Nouveau looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Theodore Nouveau is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Buonarroti Simoni.
Buonarroti Simoni lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nouveau's sensitive parts.
Nouveau takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A nice inside leg kick there by Buonarroti Simoni. That's going to slow Nouveau down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nouveau shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with an inside leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Buonarroti Simoni.
Buonarroti Simoni is looking to slow Nouveau down with leg kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Buonarroti Simoni. That's going to slow Nouveau down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buonarroti Simoni fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nouveau has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nouveau gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a body kick that stops Nouveau in his tracks momentarily.
Buonarroti Simoni lands with a nice body kick.
Nouveau tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nouveau with a lazy takedown attempt
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a nice leg kick.
Nouveau takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nouveau's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buonarroti Simoni turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Buonarroti Simoni looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nouveau tries for a takedown but Buonarroti Simoni sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Buonarroti Simoni tried to counter with a leg kick but Nouveau avoided it.
Buonarroti Simoni fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nouveau.
Nouveau shoots and misses
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a nice body kick.
Buonarroti Simoni cracks the inside of Nouveau's front leg.
Buonarroti Simoni scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a front kick that sends Nouveau stumbling back into the cage.
Nouveau misses with a takedown attempt
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Buonarroti Simoni lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Buonarroti Simoni lands with a kick to the temple. Nouveau shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Buonarroti Simoni scoring well with a low kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buonarroti Simoni fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nouveau has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nouveau takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That kick from Buonarroti Simoni tenderised Nouveau's leg. Nouveau is trying to keep his angry face on.
Buonarroti Simoni fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nouveau.
Nouveau takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nouveau darts in looking for a takedown but Buonarroti Simoni gets double underhooks and turns Nouveau into the cage.
Buonarroti Simoni scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nouveau has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Buonarroti Simoni.
An inside leg kick lands from Buonarroti Simoni.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a quick inside leg kick.
Buonarroti Simoni buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Buonarroti Simoni gets tackled into the cage by Nouveau. Nouveau maintains the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Theodore Nouveau's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Buonarroti Simoni buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nouveau swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with an inside leg kick.
Buonarroti Simoni is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nouveau can do to turn this around?
Buonarroti Simoni throws a nice head kick!
Buonarroti Simoni feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nouveau's calf.
Nouveau with a poor takedown
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nouveau's knee momentarily.
An inside leg kick lands from Buonarroti Simoni.
Nouveau takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Buonarroti Simoni scores with a hook.
Nouveau stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Buonarroti Simoni.
Nouveau fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Buonarroti Simoni avoids it really well and circles away.
Buonarroti Simoni misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buonarroti Simoni dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nouveau. That did some damage!
Buonarroti Simoni fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nouveau shoots in and drives through. Buonarroti Simoni sprawls well.
As Nouveau looks to move away, Buonarroti Simoni throws a big counter combo but Nouveau just gets out of the way.
Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodore Nouveau.
Nouveau takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Buonarroti Simoni tries to keep at a distance but Nouveau has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nouveau jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Buonarroti Simoni walks away with a smile on his face. Nouveau gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Theodore Nouveau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Buonarroti Simoni.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That kick from Buonarroti Simoni tenderised Nouveau's leg. Nouveau is trying to keep his angry face on.
A good leg kick by Buonarroti Simoni.
Nouveau misses with a takedown attempt
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a good, hard body kick but Nouveau shrugs it off.
Good leg kick by Buonarroti Simoni there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nouveau looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buonarroti Simoni controlling the position for now.
Buonarroti Simoni's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
More hug and hope from Buonarroti Simoni.
Nouveau controlling the action here.
Buonarroti Simoni desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buonarroti Simoni is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nouveau's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nouveau's back!
Nouveau trying to control the hands but Buonarroti Simoni won't let him.
Buonarroti Simoni is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Nouveau tries to escape but Buonarroti Simoni has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Theodore Nouveau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
I would not like to be Nouveau right now.
Buonarroti Simoni gets his hands free as Nouveau looks to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buonarroti Simoni biding his time, controlling Nouveau.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nouveau trying to control the hands but Buonarroti Simoni won't let him.
Buonarroti Simoni controlling the position well here. Nouveau rolled but Buonarroti Simoni kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Buonarroti Simoni 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:25
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:25
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni!
Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Scar Ambe (ranked 1194 p4p, 150 weight class) and Tino Tropper (ranked 3316 p4p, 359 weight class). Ambe comes to the cage accompanied by Gunna - The World is Yours. Tino Tropper has the eye of the tiger 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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Scar Ambe!
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, Tino Tropper!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, David Hoff and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ambe throws a jab when Tropper was well out of range.
Ambe moves into the clinch.
Tropper avoiding damage as Ambe throws knees to the body.
Ambe lands a shoulder strike.
Tropper taking a breather.
Ambe has hold of one of Tropper's legs. Tropper is fighting the takedown attempt but Ambe gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Ambe wants to control from the top but Tropper keeps moving.
Ambe showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tropper can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ambe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tropper looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ambe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tropper is on top in guard.
Tropper lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tropper got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ambe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tropper has managed to get both his arms back between Ambe's legs - danger averted.
Tropper content to stall in guard here.
Ambe keeping moving, preventing Tropper from controlling successfully.
Ambe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ambe looking for a guillotine here but Tropper defends easily.
Tropper avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ambe has his foot on Tropper's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tropper works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tropper is pushing down on Ambe's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ambe is fighting to maintain full guard but Tropper has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tropper sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ambe defending well though.
Ambe makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ambe.
Ambe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tropper can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ambe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Tropper throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Ambe stopping the sweep attempt from Tropper.
Tropper looking for a guillotine here but Ambe defends easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tropper is on top in guard.
Tropper trying to control but Ambe is working from the bottom.
Ambe has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tropper loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tropper loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tropper stopping the sweep attempt from Ambe.
Ambe keeping moving, preventing Tropper from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ambe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ambe wants to sweep but no luck.
Ambe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ambe keeping moving, preventing Tropper from controlling successfully.
Tropper sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tropper wants to control from the top but Ambe keeps moving.
Ambe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tropper is one step ahead there.
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.
Tropper with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ambe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tropper's guard.
Ambe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tropper tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ambe advances to half guard.
Ambe is trying to control. Tropper wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tropper is looking to control Ambe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tropper avoid being mounted?
Tropper is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ambe's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ambe's back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ambe is really stuck here.
Ambe breaks Tropper's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Tropper looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tropper preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scar Ambe dominated that round.
That's time! Ambe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ambe takes the fight into the clinch.
We've been informed that Tropper has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ambe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ambe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tropper is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ambe is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Tropper can't fight it off and eventually Ambe manages to take the fight to the floor. Tropper looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ambe's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ambe is looking to work some ground and pound but Tropper has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ambe's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ambe trying to control the position from guard on top but Tropper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ambe postures up.
Tropper throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tropper throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Ambe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tropper can do to turn this around?
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ambe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ambe working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tropper's head.
Tropper is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ambe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ambe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tropper swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ambe postures up.
Ambe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tropper not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tropper tries to strike from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ambe's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tropper slips under a jab from Ambe.
Tropper jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ambe seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ambe lands an overhand right.
Ambe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tropper manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ambe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tropper is pressed up against the cage. Ambe has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tropper down to the mat. Tropper avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ambe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ambe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ambe slips under a jab from Tropper.
Ambe tries to bum rush Tropper with a series of wild strikes but Tropper uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ambe tries to bum rush Tropper with a series of wild strikes but Tropper uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ambe.
Tropper feints the counter takedown.
Tropper slips a straight right by Ambe.
And Tropper tries to counter it with a takedown but Ambe pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ambe.
Ambe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ambe has picked Tropper up - he's going for a ride! Ambe dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Tropper is looking to improve his position.
Ambe thows a huge punch but Tropper dodges it nicely.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tropper manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tropper has his foot on Ambe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ambe works his way back into a safe position though.
Tropper not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ambe trying to control the position from guard on top but Tropper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ambe is in close to Tropper's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ambe trying to control but Tropper is working from the bottom.
Ambe sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ambe distracts Tropper with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ambe sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tropper's guard.
Tropper tries to get to full guard but Ambe has control of the leg.
Ambe is controlling the pace.
Ambe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tropper's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tropper is staying active underneath Ambe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tropper trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scar Ambe dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ambe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tropper moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A slow jab from Tropper misses its intended target.
Ambe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ambe clinches with his opponent.
Ambe just leaning against Tropper, taking a breather.
Tropper is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ambe tries to break the clinch but Tropper is controlling the position.
Ambe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tropper tries to pull guard but Ambe holds him up against the cage and eventually Tropper drops back down to his feet.
A nice left hand lands by Ambe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ambe.
Ambe is trying to trip Tropper. He has hold of a leg but Tropper is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ambe persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Tropper isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ambe stacks Tropper on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ambe!
Tropper is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ambe controls the position from side control.
You can see the frustration on Tropper's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ambe cracks Tropper with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Tropper taking a bit of punishment here - Ambe scoring with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ambe cracks Tropper with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Tropper defending against the ground and pound.
Tropper tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ambe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tropper wants to control but Ambe postures up.
Tropper manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ambe's best efforts.
Tropper is looking to control Ambe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tropper avoid being mounted?
Scar Ambe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ambe seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ambe's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Tropper looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ambe stalling.
Ambe has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tropper trying to control here.
Ambe trying to control the pace.
Tropper is trying to maintain the position but Ambe is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Tropper looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ambe content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ambe looks to land a left hand but Tropper moved out of range nicely.
Ambe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tropper is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ambe to keep the fight standing.
Tropper wants to stall.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tropper is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tropper slowing the pace effectively.
Tino Tropper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scar Ambe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tropper wants a takedown but no success here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scar Ambe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ambe 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scar Ambe!
During a confident post fight interview, Scar Ambe 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 James Smith (ranked 1844 p4p, 225 weight class) and John Johnson (ranked 2509 p4p, 287 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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161 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, James Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Dirk Anderson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Johnson was covering up waiting for the punch and Smith finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Smith stands up over Johnson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Johnson 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.
Johnson keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
Johnson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smith definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith lands a couple of digs.
Smith postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Johnson controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
Johnson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith 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.
Johnson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson pushes down on Smith's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Johnson is looking to pass Smith's guard but actually Smith recovers to full guard.
Smith is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.
Smith pulls Johnson in close to his closed guard and prevents Johnson from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
Smith looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
It looks like John Johnson has been cut.
Smith wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've been informed that Johnson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ground and pound from Smith.
Johnson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smith's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smith's back!
Johnson trying to control.
Johnson is persistently looking for the submission but Smith is defending it well.
Johnson trying to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is hanging on to Smith's back as he tries to escape.
Johnson keeps control of the position easily here as Smith tries to buck him off.
Smith tries to escape but Johnson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Johnson is looking to control Smith but Smith is wriggling around and keeping busy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Johnson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Smith gets a double leg takedown into Johnson's guard.
Smith distracts Johnson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smith wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Smith scoring with punches to the head and body.
James Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johnson trying to control the position.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith landing with the ground and pound.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Smith stays in close to Johnson's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Smith wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smith's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Johnson pulls Smith in to control the position.
Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Johnson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard.
Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnson defends well.
Johnson slips nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Johnson tries to pass to full mount but Smith defends it.
Johnson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Smith tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
Johnson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Smith!
Johnson takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control.
Johnson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Smith has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Smith tries to roll but Johnson sticks to his back.
Smith manages to reverse the position and now he's in Johnson's guard. Nice work there by Smith.
Johnson has momentary wrist control but Smith slips an elbow through the middle.
Smith cracks Johnson with a solid left hand.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Smith is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Smith works over Johnson with some ground and pound from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith scoring with some ground and pound.
Johnson is rocked!
Smith postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Johnson covers up, he's hurt! Smith keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Smith and the ref steps in to end the fight! Smith can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Smith!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Derrick Johnson (ranked 659 p4p, 90 weight class) and Virgil Van Dijk (ranked 1022 p4p, 140 weight class). Derrick Johnson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Basic striking
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Derrick Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Virgil Van Dijk!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Santiago Holmes and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Dijk leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Van Dijk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johnson doesn't seem bothered though.
Johnson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Johnson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches in the buildup to the fight.
Johnson darts in looking for a takedown but Van Dijk gets double underhooks and turns Johnson into the cage.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
and Van Dijk counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Van Dijk lands a leg kick that knocks Johnson off balance momentarily.
Derrick Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Van Dijk, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derrick Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Dijk.
Van Dijk throws a leg kick which misses Johnson's front leg but catches the back leg as Johnson tries to avoid it.
Van Dijk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Dijk feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Johnsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Van Dijk throws a lazy head kick
and Johnson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Van Dijk!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Dijk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Van Dijk is trying to escape and Johnson transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Van Dijk is forced to tap! Nice work there by Johnson! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Derrick Johnson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Martin Eugen (ranked 594 p4p, 67 weight class) and Pedro Rocha Barros (ranked 2133 p4p, 218 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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154 lbs
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149 lbs
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Martin Eugen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Pedro Rocha Barros!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Daniel Franklin and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eugen scores with a jab to the body.
Rocha Barros swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pedro Rocha Barros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Rocha Barros.
Eugen blocks a jab.
Rocha Barros staying out of range there.
Eugen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rocha Barros throws out a powerful jab.
Rocha Barros slips under a jab from Eugen.
A telegraphed right hand from Eugen misses the target.
Eugen missing with a left hand there. Rocha Barros was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Rocha Barros misses.
Eugen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rocha Barros tries to clinch there but Eugen circles away.
Eugen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eugen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rocha Barros keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rocha Barros looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rocha Barros scores with a jab. Eugen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rocha Barros ducks under a wild hook from Eugen.
A little jabbing left from Rocha Barros on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rocha Barros just misses with a punch to the body.
Eugen is looking for a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocha Barros takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Eugen throws a big shot that misses.
Eugen throws a hook but Rocha Barros avoids it easily.
Rocha Barros throws a right hand that misses
enabling Eugen to counter with a crisp jab.
Eugen scores with a nice head shot.
Eugen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rocha Barros blocks a jab.
Martin Eugen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rocha Barros connects with a crisp jab.
Rocha Barros tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eugen was well out of range. Poor timing from Rocha Barros.
Eugen throws a big shot that misses.
Rocha Barros ducks under a wild hook from Eugen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rocha Barros gets a clinch.
Eugen breaks from the clinch.
Eugen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rocha Barros fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eugen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Eugen misses with a wild body shot.
Eugen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Eugen defending well as Rocha Barros loads up on a big left hand.
Rocha Barros is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Eugen.
Eugen catches Rocha Barros with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rocha Barros has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Eugen misses with a wild body shot.
Rocha Barros misses with a takedown attempt - Eugen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It looked like Eugen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rocha Barros loads up on a big right hand but Eugen slips the punch.
Jab, jab by Rocha Barros - just one landing.
Rocha Barros swings widly with a right hand
and Eugen counters with a straight right hand.
Eugen cracks Rocha Barros with a good jab.
Eugen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rocha Barros swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Eugen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocha Barros takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Eugen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rocha Barros.
Rocha Barros drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Eugen defends it well.
A big right from Eugen misses.
Eugen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rocha Barros at a distance.
Rocha Barros wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rocha Barros throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eugen is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Eugen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rocha Barros throws out a loose jab but Eugen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rocha Barros takes a swing at Eugen's ribcage but misses.
Eugen tests Rocha Barros's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rocha Barros throws a poor cross that misses
and Eugen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rocha Barros scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rocha Barros misses the shot to the body.
Rocha Barros misses with an uppercut
and Eugen counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eugen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Eugen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Eugen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rocha Barros throws a body shot but no joy.
Rocha Barros lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Eugen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rocha Barros.
Rocha Barros just misses with a punch to the body.
Eugen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rocha Barros throws a jab when Eugen was well out of range.
Rocha Barros moves into the clinch successfully.
Eugen prevents a body shot from Rocha Barros.
Rocha Barros can't find room to land a body shot as Eugen controls the action.
Rocha Barros tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Eugen just stands there and leans against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rocha Barros jumps guard but Eugen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Martin Eugen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Rocha Barros.
Rocha Barros swings wildly with an uppercut but Eugen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Eugen.
Rocha Barros misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Eugen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Eugen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Eugen avoids the body shot from Rocha Barros.
Rocha Barros stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rocha Barros misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eugen.
Eugen cracks Rocha Barros with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Eugen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rocha Barros moves out of range as Eugen strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Rocha Barros misses.
Eugen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rocha Barros ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rocha Barros misses with a hook to the body
and Rocha Barros takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eugen ducks under a wild hook from Rocha Barros.
Rocha Barros throws a sloppy body shot
and Eugen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Pedro Rocha Barros has been cut.
Rocha Barros digs a good hook to Eugen's body.
Eugen throws out a loose jab but Rocha Barros uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rocha Barros fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eugen manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eugen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rocha Barros.
Eugen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rocha Barros sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Martin Eugen is winning the standup battle so far.
Eugen throws a big shot that misses.
Rocha Barros throws a hook but Eugen blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Rocha Barros.
Eugen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rocha Barros.
Eugen lands with an overhand left.
Eugen throws a right and a left that Rocha Barros avoids nicely.
Rocha Barros shoots in for a takedown but Eugen shows good takedown defense.
Rocha Barros throws a right hand that misses
and Eugen counters with a stiff right hand.
Eugen missing with a left hand there. Rocha Barros was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rocha Barros misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Eugen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oooooh!!! Eugen has knocked Rocha Barros down with a huge combo! Eugen steps away and waves a wobbly Rocha Barros back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Rocha Barros is rocked!
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!
Eugen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rocha Barros is still on wobbly legs! Can Eugen finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eugen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rocha Barros throws out a counter right but Eugen avoids it with no problem.
Rocha Barros has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rocha Barros bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Eugen's head backwards.
Eugen dips to his left and cracks Rocha Barros with an uppercut!
Rocha Barros is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Eugen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Eugen lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Rocha Barros falls backwards - clearly groggy! Eugen dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Eugen!
A victorious Martin Eugen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Guedes (ranked 670 p4p, 110 weight class) and Giampaolo Turturro (ranked 990 p4p, 149 weight class). The key to victory for Paulo Guedes has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Paulo Guedes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Giampaolo Turturro!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Michael Johnstone and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turturro clinches up against the cage.
Turturro ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Turturro no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
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.
Guedes trying to control the position from guard on top but Turturro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turturro has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Guedes doesn't defend quickly enough and Turturro has managed to lock this one up! Can Guedes escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Turturro on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Giampaolo Turturro!
Giampaolo Turturro bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stojan Kostic (ranked 360 p4p, 51 weight class) and Dannis Till (ranked 1092 p4p, 147 weight class). Kostic comes to the cage accompanied by Skabo - Mare batice. Stojan Kostic is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Stojan Kostic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dannis Till!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, David Hoff and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Till closes the distance and clinches.
Kostic jumps into guard, dragging Till to the mat.
Till wants to control from the top but Kostic keeps moving.
Kostic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kostic seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Till wants to control from the top but Kostic keeps moving.
Kostic looking for a guillotine here but Till defends easily.
My spies in ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches inform me that Till has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kostic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Till defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostic keeping moving, preventing Till from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Till looking to sit in guard and control but Kostic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Till is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kostic defends well.
Kostic pushes down on Till's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Till gets full guard.
Kostic is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Till is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Till has escaped and now he's on top!
Kostic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Till is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kostic has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Till doesn't defend quickly enough and Kostic has managed to lock this one up! Can Till escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Kostic on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Stojan Kostic!
Our winner, Stojan Kostic, 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Whitaker (ranked 578 p4p, 90 weight class) and Sultan Yusupov (ranked 985 p4p, 148 weight class). Eric Whitaker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eric Whitaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sultan Yusupov!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Winston Alpacca and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whitaker looks to land a left hand but Yusupov moved out of range nicely.
Yusupov slips under a jab.
Whitaker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Whitaker misses the target.
Whitaker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yusupov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Whitaker throws a body punch but Yusupov moves out of range.
Yusupov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Whitaker looks to throw the jab but Yusupov is out of range.
Yusupov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Whitaker misses with a right hand
and Yusupov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Whitaker thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitaker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yusupov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Whitaker.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yusupov! But no joy.
Whitaker misses with an uppercut. Yusupov saw that one coming.
Whitaker throws a looping overhand right but Yusupov ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yusupov misses with a straight right.
Whitaker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yusupov moves away.
Whitaker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yusupov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Whitaker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yusupov manages to avoid it.
Yusupov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yusupov walks into a stiff left hand from Whitaker.
Whitaker throws a hook to the side of Yusupov's head but Yusupov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Whitaker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yusupov.
Yusupov lands with a straight right. Whitaker didn't see that one coming.
Whitaker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yusupov.
Yusupov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Whitaker throws a looping overhand right but Yusupov ducks down to avoid it.
Yusupov's coach down at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Yusupov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Whitaker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yusupov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker misses with a straight left.
Yusupov slips a straight right by Whitaker.
Whitaker throws the left hand but Yusupov avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Yusupov.
Whitaker misses with a few strikes there.
Yusupov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've been told by Whitaker's head coaches at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Eric Whitaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Whitaker misses its intended target.
Yusupov throws a jab when Whitaker was well out of range.
Whitaker thows a left - swing and a miss!
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!
Yusupov blocks a jab.
Whitaker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Whitaker misses the target.
Yusupov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Whitaker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Whitaker looks to score with a jab to the body but Yusupov is just out of range.
Yusupov moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Yusupov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yusupov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Whitaker swings for the body but Yusupov moves out of range.
A nice side step and Yusupov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Yusupov throws a looping overhand right but Whitaker ducks down to avoid it.
Whitaker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yusupov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yusupov lands a nice looking body shot.
Whitaker misses with a hook. Yusupov ducked under it nicely.
Whitaker throws a hook but Yusupov avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yusupov misses with a straight left.
Whitaker lands with a shot to the body.
Whitaker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yusupov.
Whitaker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yusupov dips to his left and cracks Whitaker with an uppercut!
Yusupov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yusupov tries to bum rush Whitaker with a series of wild strikes but Whitaker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Whitaker is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Yusupov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yusupov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Whitaker dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Whitaker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yusupov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yusupov jabs Whitaker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Whitaker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yusupov can do to turn this around?
Yusupov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Whitaker moves away.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Yusupov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Whitaker has got the better of the exchanges.
Whitaker misses with a straight right.
Yusupov throws a looping overhand right but Whitaker ducks down to avoid it.
Yusupov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Yusupov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Whitaker throws a poor cross that misses
and Yusupov counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Yusupov misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Whitaker.
Whitaker misses with a hook. Yusupov ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitaker throws an overhand right that lands on Yusupov's shoulder, as Yusupov tries to avoid the shot.
Whitaker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yusupov throws out the jab.
Yusupov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Whitaker.
A countering left hand to the body from Yusupov misses.
Yusupov throws a big shot that misses.
Yusupov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Whitaker.
Whitaker looks to land a right hand but Yusupov moved out of range.
Whitaker misses with an uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Whitaker as he connects with a hook.
Whitaker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Whitaker appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Whitaker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Yusupov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yusupov missing with a left hand there. Whitaker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Whitaker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yusupov moves out of range as Whitaker strikes.
Whitaker swings widly with a right hand
and Yusupov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yusupov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Whitaker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whitaker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yusupov.
Yusupov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jab from Yusupov.
Whitaker thuds his right hand into Yusupov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A swing and a miss from Whitaker.
A telegraphed right hand from Whitaker misses the target.
Yusupov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Whitaker misses
and Yusupov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Whitaker gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Whitaker throws a jab when Yusupov was well out of range.
Whitaker throws a shot from downtown. Yusupov moves away and avoids it.
Whitaker misses with a hook to the body
letting Yusupov counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Whitaker. Yusupov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yusupov throws out a counter right but Whitaker avoids it with no problem.
Yusupov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Whitaker.
Yusupov throws out a loose jab but Whitaker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Whitaker dodges the punch combination from Yusupov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Whitaker. Yusupov does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Whitaker.
Yusupov throws a big shot that misses.
Whitaker lands the left hand.
Whitaker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yusupov.
Yusupov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Whitaker.
A countering left hand to the body from Yusupov misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yusupov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Whitaker.
Nice cross by Whitaker.
Yusupov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Whitaker's head.
Whitaker takes a swing at Yusupov's ribcage but misses.
Yusupov throws out a counter right but Whitaker avoids it with no problem.
Yusupov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Yusupov misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sultan Yusupov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Whitaker just misses with a punch to the body.
Eric Whitaker is winning the standup battle so far.
Yusupov moves out of range of the strikes.
Whitaker digs a good hook to Yusupov's body.
Whitaker just misses with a punch to the body.
Whitaker cracks Yusupov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Whitaker misses the jab.
Whitaker punishes Yusupov's body with a nice straight punch.
Whitaker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yusupov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Whitaker misses the target.
Yusupov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Whitaker.
Yusupov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Yusupov slips under a jab from Whitaker.
Yusupov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitaker throws a jab when Yusupov was well out of range.
Yusupov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Whitaker.
Whitaker misses with a body shot.
Whitaker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yusupov.
Yusupov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Yusupov ducks under a wild hook from Whitaker.
Whitaker connects with the punch.
Yusupov defending well as Whitaker loads up on a big left hand.
Yusupov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Whitaker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Whitaker misses.
A nice side step and Yusupov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Yusupov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Whitaker.
Yusupov slips a straight right by Whitaker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yusupov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Whitaker misses with a hook. Yusupov ducked under it nicely.
Yusupov throws a lazy right hand but Whitaker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yusupov slips a straight right by Whitaker.
It seemed like Yusupov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Whitaker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Whitaker throws a lazy right hand but Yusupov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yusupov.
Whitaker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whitaker looks to throw the jab but Yusupov is out of range.
Yusupov misses the shot to the body.
Whitaker throws out a powerful jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yusupov scores with a sloppy right hand. Whitaker should have avoided that one.
Yusupov throws a looping overhand right but Whitaker ducks down to avoid it.
Whitaker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yusupov.
Yusupov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Yusupov lands with a good body shot.
A jab from Yusupov misses.
Whitaker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Yusupov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Whitaker circles away quickly and effectively.
Whitaker throws a looping overhand right but Yusupov ducks down to avoid it.
Yusupov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Whitaker throws a lazy right hand but Yusupov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yusupov slips under a jab.
A shot to the liver by Whitaker. Beautiful body shot.
Yusupov misses with a straight left.
Whitaker throws an off balance right hand
and Yusupov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Yusupov ducks under a wild hook from Whitaker.
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!
Yusupov misses with a wild body shot.
Yusupov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Whitaker throws out the jab.
Whitaker misses with a hook.
Yusupov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Whitaker throws a jab when Yusupov was well out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Whitaker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Whitaker 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 30:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Whitaker!
An out of breath Eric Whitaker 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Lawrence (ranked 347 p4p, 47 weight class) and James Freeman (ranked 2705 p4p, 332 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lawrence might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Sweep the Leg. James Freeman has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Johnny Lawrence!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, James Freeman!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Sandra Marshall and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freeman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lawrence lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lawrence clinches up against the cage.
Lawrence working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lawrence blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Freeman takes a shot to the head.
Lawrence is leaning against Freeman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lawrence lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Freeman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Freeman throws a head punch that misses.
Lawrence working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lawrence is leaning against Freeman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lawrence lands a hook that snaps the head of Freeman backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Lawrence.
Lawrence works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Freeman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Freeman misses with the head strike.
Lawrence lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Freeman.
Lawrence lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Freeman misses with a punch on the inside.
Freeman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lawrence pushes Freeman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawrence lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lawrence breaks from the clinch.
Lawrence lands with a nice body punch.
Lawrence punishes Freeman's body with a nice straight punch.
James Freeman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Freeman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Freeman shoots in looking for a takedown. Lawrence tries to sprawl out of it but Freeman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lawrence manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Freeman with a poor takedown
and Lawrence counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lawrence.
Johnny Lawrence has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Freeman.
Lawrence works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Freeman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Freeman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Freeman misses with some punches.
Lawrence lands with a left to the head.
Lawrence lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Freeman throws a punch but it's blocked by Lawrence.
Lawrence scores with a hook to the body.
Lawrence blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lawrence lands a right hand that snaps the head of Freeman backwards.
Lawrence pushes Freeman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Freeman looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Lawrence.
Lawrence lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lawrence.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lawrence creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Freeman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lawrence lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lawrence lands a left hand that snaps the head of Freeman backwards.
Lawrence lands a shoulder strike.
Lawrence throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Freemans head.
Freeman has a couple of punches blocked by Lawrence.
Lawrence working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lawrence breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lawrence connects with the punch.
Lawrence connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lawrence is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lawrence stalks Freeman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Freeman's face. Freeman staggers backwards, shaken.
Lawrence is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Lawrence lands a lovely overhand right.
A cross from Lawrence lands.
Freeman avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lawrence defends it nicely.
Lawrence leaves Freeman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lawrence feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Freeman's calf.
Freeman fails with a takedown attempt.
Lawrence lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lawrence clinches.
Lawrence lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Freeman.
Lawrence lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Lawrence scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freeman misses with the head strike.
Lawrence scores with a hook to the body.
Lawrence lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Freeman backwards.
Lawrence lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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!
Lawrence lands an uppercut.
A short right from Lawrence.
Freeman misses with the head strike.
Freeman swings wildly with an uppercut but Lawrence uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lawrence blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lawrence lands an uppercut.
Lawrence breaks from the clinch.
Freeman moves into the clinch.
Lawrence lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lawrence.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Freeman throws a punch but it's blocked by Lawrence.
A shot in the inside from Lawrence.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lawrence.
Lawrence gets through Freeman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Freeman is rocked!
A short uppercut from Lawrence.
Freeman is still on wobbly legs! Can Lawrence finish him?
A head punch on the inside from Freeman fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Lawrence dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lawrence drops Freeman with a naaaaasty hook - Freeman is in real trouble here! Lawrence dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Lawrence!
Johnny Lawrence retains his welterweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Johnny Lawrence thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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