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IFA 04:04 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gordon Harper (ranked 24155 p4p, 609 weight class) and James Corbett (ranked 4724 p4p, 495 weight class). James Corbett has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Powerful takedowns
Brawler
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gordon Harper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of The Island, James Corbett!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, David Hoff and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harper scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Harper darts in and clinches Corbett up against the cage.
Harper gets through Corbett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Corbett lands with a light punch inside.
Harper is working Corbett over against the cage.
Harper lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Harper.
Corbett wants a takedown but no success here.
A shot in the inside from Harper.
Harper lands a hook that snaps the head of Corbett backwards.
Corbett can't get the takedown.
Corbett has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Harper is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gordon Harper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Corbett.
Corbett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Harper lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Corbett.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harper lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Corbett's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Harper.
A short right from Harper.
Harper cracks Corbett with a nice body shot.
Harper prevents a takedown attempt there.
Harper gets underhooks to prevent Corbett's takedown attempt.
Harper lands an uppercut.
Harper lands a left hand.
A short right from Harper on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harper lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Corbett backwards.
Corbett is trying to drag Harper to the mat but Harper just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Harper prevents a takedown attempt there.
Corbett goes for a takedown attempt but Harper pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Harper seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Corbett is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Harper lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Harper.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Corbett creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Harper on the inside.
Harper lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Corbett backwards.
Harper gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Corbett.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Harper creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Corbett changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Harper fights it off and pushes away nicely.
No luck for Corbett with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harper fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
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!
Corbett fails to land the takedown.
Harper seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nice cross by Harper.
Corbett closes this distance looking for a takedown but Harper circles away.
Corbett looks winded!
Corbett shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Harper counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice shot lands for Harper.
Corbett has his takedown stuffed
and Harper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
James Corbett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Harper.
Harper moves into the clinch.
Harper scores with a shot to the side of Corbett's head.
Corbett is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Harper gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Harper gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Corbett.
Harper can't break the clinch.
Harper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harper gets through Corbett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Harper lands a body punch.
Corbett is looking for a takedown.
Harper lands with a light punch inside.
Harper lands a body punch in the clinch.
Good body shot from Harper.
Corbett is working for takedown but Harper is calmly controlling the position for now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Harper.
Harper lands a hook that snaps the head of Corbett backwards.
Harper throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Corbetts head.
Harper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Harper working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Harper lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Harper is working Corbett over against the cage.
Harper scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corbett is trying to stall.
Harper lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Corbett backwards.
A short uppercut from Harper.
Corbett is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Harper gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Harper softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Corbett tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harper lands a left hand.
Harper cracks Corbett with a nice body shot.
Harper digs a right hand underneath Corbett's ribcage. Corbett let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Corbett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Harper makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Harper lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Harper.
Corbett tries for a takedown. No joy.
Harper lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Corbett can't get the takedown.
Harper lands a hook that snaps the head of Corbett backwards.
Harper throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Corbetts head.
Harper lands a shoulder strike.
Harper lands with a left to the head.
Harper is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Harper working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Harper scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corbett tries for a takedown but Harper manages to get underhooks.
Corbett drops down looking for an ankle pick but Harper pulls his leg out and moves away.
Harper pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A left lands for Harper.
Harper darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Harper dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Harper getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Harper connects with a body shot.
Harper with a hook.
Gordon Harper is winning the standup battle so far.
Harper has closed the distance and engaged Corbett in a clinch.
Harper lands a left hand that snaps the head of Corbett backwards.
A short left from Harper.
Harper is pressed up against the cage. Corbett has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Harper down to the mat. Harper avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Harper throws out a powerful jab.
Corbett is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Harper.
Harper fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Corbett looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harper lands with a shot to the body.
Harper darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Corbett fails with the takedown
and Harper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Corbett will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gordon Harper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Corbett.
Corbett has a takedown stuffed.
Harper lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Corbett is breathing heavily.
Harper stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Harper stuffs the takedown attempt from Corbett. Corbett gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harper connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Corbett momentarily.
Harper lands with a cross.
Harper lands a head shot.
Harper moves into the clinch successfully.
Corbett takes an elbow to the temple.
Harper lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Harper gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Corbett.
Harper lands with a left to the head.
Harper lands a right hand.
Harper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Corbett backwards.
Harper lands with a short shot to the head.
Harper throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Corbetts head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Harper throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Corbetts head.
Corbett can't get the takedown.
Harper scores with a hook to the body.
Harper scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harper lands a right hand that snaps the head of Corbett backwards.
Harper lands a left hand.
Harper lands a right hand.
A short left from Harper.
Harper scores with a shoulder strike.
Harper lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Corbett or not.
Harper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Corbett can do to turn this around?
A short right from Harper.
Harper digs a right hand underneath Corbett's ribcage. Corbett let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Corbett changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Harper fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Corbett fails to land the takedown.
Harper keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Harper lands with a hook. Corbett tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Harper clinches up against the cage.
Harper lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Harper on the inside.
Harper lands with a left to the head.
Harper scores with a hook to the body.
Harper scores with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harper softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Harper.
Corbett can't get the takedown.
Harper lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Corbett backwards.
Harper works on Corbett's body with a couple of short punches.
Corbett tries for a takedown. No joy.
A nice right hand lands inside from Harper.
Harper lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Harper.
Harper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Harper lands a right hand that snaps the head of Corbett backwards.
A shot in the inside from Harper.
Corbett has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Harper after a bit of a struggle.
Harper prevents a takedown attempt there.
Harper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Corbett changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Harper fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Harper wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Harper tests Corbett's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corbett takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Corbett misses with a takedown
and Harper counters with a right hand to the body.
Harper defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Corbett.
Corbett takes one on the button.
Corbett fails with the takedown
and Harper counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Harper closes the distance and pushes Corbett back into the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Harper.
Harper lands an uppercut.
Harper lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Harper scores with a shot to the side of Corbett's head.
A nice left hand lands by Harper.
Harper lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harper lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Harper.
Corbett's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Harper gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Corbett.
Good body shot from Harper.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Harper dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Harper closes the distance and clinches.
Harper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Corbett is working for takedown but Harper is calmly controlling the position for now.
A bit of stalling here from Harper.
Harper lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Corbett is working for takedown but Harper is calmly controlling the position for now.
Harper lands a nice uppercut.
Harper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Corbett backwards.
Corbett misses with some punches.
Corbett is trying to drag Harper to the mat but Harper just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gordon Harper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Corbett.
Harper cracks Corbett with a nice body shot.
Harper lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harper.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corbett goes for a takedown in the clinch but Harper prevents it.
Corbett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Harper lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Harper.
Corbett drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Still in the clinch, Harper scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harper lands a shoulder strike.
Harper blocking some punches.
Corbett wants to take the fight to the mat but Harper manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Harper.
Harper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Corbett backwards.
Harper lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Corbett is looking to take this one to the mat.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Harper creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Harper lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Harper softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Harper pushes Corbett back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Harper lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from Harper.
Harper scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
Harper makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Harper lands a hook to the side of the head.
Harper lands a hook that snaps the head of Corbett backwards.
Harper works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Corbett drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Harper gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Harper is working Corbett over against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Harper.
Corbett has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Harper after a bit of a struggle.
Harper lands a shoulder strike.
Harper lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Harper scores with a shot to the side of Corbett's head.
Good body shot from Harper.
Harper lands a hook to the side of the head.
Corbett tries for a takedown. No joy.
A nice right hand lands inside from Harper.
Harper lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Corbett has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Harper after a bit of a struggle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Harper creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Harper lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Harper lands a right hand that snaps the head of Corbett backwards.
Harper stops a takedown attempt from Corbett.
A short right from Harper.
A nice right hand lands inside from Harper.
Harper lands a shoulder strike.
Harper prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harper lands a right hand.
Corbett tries for a takedown. No joy.
A shot in the inside from Harper.
A short left from Harper.
Harper lands with a right to the head.
Harper lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Corbett.
Harper lands an uppercut.
Harper lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Harper working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Harper scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Harper.
Harper scores with a nice hook to the head.
Harper is pressed up against the cage. Corbett has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Harper down to the mat. Harper avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Harper's jab looks to have found its range, popping Corbett under the eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corbett tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Harper swivels and escapes.
Harper lands with a straight right. Corbett didn't see that one coming.
Harper moves into range and clinches up with Corbett.
Harper lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Harper.
Harper lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Corbett has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Harper is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harper controlling the action here for a moment.
Harper lands a body punch in the clinch.
Harper is leaning against Corbett and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Harper is trying to push Corbett away but Corbett has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Corbett drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Harper gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Corbett tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Harper avoids it.
James Corbett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harper lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Harper jumps into guard, dragging Corbett to the mat.
Corbett is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Corbett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gordon Harper is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corbett throws a big elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon Harper showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Harper 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:24
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:24
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gordon Harper!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dino Pelayo (ranked 2426 p4p, 299 weight class) and Xtreme Islander (ranked 1834 p4p, 227 weight class). Islander is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by You're Going Down. 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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173 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dino Pelayo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Xtreme Islander!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, David Hoff and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pelayo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Islander is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pelayo.
Pelayo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Islander lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pelayo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pelayo blocking some punches.
Islander wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pelayo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pelayo can't find room to land a body shot as Islander controls the action.
Pelayo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Islander tries to break the clinch but Pelayo is controlling the position.
Pelayo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pelayo lands with a right to the head.
Pelayo lands a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Islander tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pelayo avoids it.
Islander creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pelayo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Pelayo.
Islander unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Islander utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Islander missing with knees to the body.
Pelayo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Islander lands an elbow that stopped Pelayo in his tracks for a moment.
Pelayo is working Islander over against the cage.
Pelayo can't find room to land a body shot as Islander controls the action.
Pelayo tries a body shot but Islander blocks it.
Islander landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Islander is trying to force a seperation but Pelayo has the dominant position.
Pelayo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pelayo works on Islander's body with a couple of short punches.
Pelayo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Islander uses from the top position.
Islander gets to his feet - Pelayo follows without any prompting.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Islander 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.
Pelayo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Islander wants to counter with a clinch but Pelayo pushes him away.
Islander misses with a low kick.
Pelayo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pelayo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Islander looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pelayo forces Islander back against the cage and clinches.
Pelayo struggles to land a body shot inside as Islander controls his hands.
Islander prevents a body shot from Pelayo.
Pelayo lands with a left to the head.
Islander blocks a body shot from Pelayo.
Islander lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pelayo backwards.
Islander's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knees in the clinch landing for Islander.
A head punch on the inside from Islander fails to land.
Islander prevents a body shot from Pelayo.
With the fighters up against the cage, Islander throws an elbow but misses.
Islander with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Islander trying to land knees to the body.
Pelayo misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Islander tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pelayo avoids it.
Pelayo misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Pelayo.
Islander throws a knee to the head but misses.
Islander throws a punch but it's blocked by Pelayo.
Pelayo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Islander tries a body shot but Pelayo blocks it.
Pelayo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pelayo tries to work over Islander's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Islander tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pelayo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pelayo lands a shot to the body.
Pelayo avoids a wild elbow strike from Islander.
Pelayo can't find room to land a body shot as Islander controls the action.
Pelayo dodges an elbow strike from Islander.
Pelayo dodges an elbow strike from Islander.
Pelayo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Islander's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Islander prevents a body shot from Pelayo.
Islander blocks a body shot from Pelayo.
Pelayo misses with a body punch.
Pelayo lands a body punch.
Islander tries to throw a body punch but Pelayo avoids it by throwing Islander back against the cage.
A short right from Pelayo.
Islander tries to land a knee to the head but Pelayo blocks with his arms.
Pelayo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pelayo tries to throw a body punch but Islander avoids it by throwing Pelayo back against the cage.
Pelayo cracks Islander with a nice body shot.
Islander lands a damaging elbow.
Islander with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Islander misses with an elbow strike.
Pelayo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Islander's elbow.
Islander tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pelayo avoids it.
Pelayo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pelayo tries to work over Islander's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dino Pelayo 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.
Pelayo instigates a clinch.
Pelayo can't find room to land a body shot as Islander controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pelayo.
Pelayo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Islander escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pelayo lands a right hook to the body.
Dino Pelayo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pelayo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Islander doesn't manage to clinch there - Pelayo circles away.
Islander is looking to clinch but Pelayo is avoiding it.
It looked like Pelayo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Islander.
Islander takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pelayo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Islander was well out of range. Poor timing from Pelayo.
Islander is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pelayo connects with a body shot.
Pelayo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Islander doesn't seem bothered though.
Pelayo is looking to wear down Islander with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pelayo has taken the fight to the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Islander is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Islander prevents a body shot from Pelayo.
Islander creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pelayo's defenses.
Islander landing knees to the body.
Islander misses with a punch to the body.
Pelayo can't get the takedown.
Islander is working Pelayo over against the cage.
Pelayo is trying to pull guard but Islander turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dino Pelayo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pelayo misses with a punch to the body.
Pelayo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pelayo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Islander can do to turn this around?
Pelayo wants to take the fight to the mat but Islander manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dino Pelayo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pelayo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nice elbow from Islander.
Islander tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Islander lands an elbow inside.
Islander pushes off an throws an elbow but Pelayo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pelayo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pelayo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Islander smiles and moves away.
Islander wants to clinch.
Pelayo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Islander, pushing him back against the cage.
Pelayo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Islander just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pelayo's brow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Islander pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pelayo is leaning against Islander and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Islander.
Pelayo takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Islander.
Pelayo tries to work over Islander's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pelayo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Islander landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Islander unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Pelayo misses with a punch to the body.
Pelayo can't find room to land a body shot as Islander controls the action.
Islander comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Islander lands an elbow inside that Pelayo shrugs off.
A body shot lands from Pelayo.
Pelayo is trying to pull guard but Islander has him pressed against the cage.
Islander missing with knees to the body.
Islander tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pelayo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Islander pushes off an throws an elbow but Pelayo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Pelayo misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Islander looking to stall.
Islander is trying to maintain a safe position but Pelayo gets an underhook and turns Islander into the cage.
Islander trying to stall but Pelayo improves his position.
Pelayo managing to block the knees to the body from Islander.
Pelayo digs a right hand underneath Islander's ribcage. Islander let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pelayo misses with a body punch.
Islander throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pelayo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Islander misses with an elbow over the top.
Islander takes a shot to the head.
Islander lands an elbow inside that Pelayo shrugs off.
Nice elbow from Islander.
Pelayo blocks an uppercut.
Islander lands an elbow inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Xtreme Islander will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Pelayo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Islander takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Islander wants to clinch.
Pelayo moves into the clinch.
Pelayo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pelayo avoids the elbow strike from Islander, against the cage.
Islander blocks a body shot from Pelayo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Islander tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Islander creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pelayo's defenses.
Pelayo struggles to land a body shot inside as Islander controls his hands.
Islander tries to work over Pelayo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Islander missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pelayo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pelayo misses with a punch to the body.
Islander prevents the takedown attempt.
Pelayo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Islander lands an elbow just above Pelayo 's eye.
Islander blocks a body shot from Pelayo.
Islander prevents a takedown attempt there.
Islander stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Islander manages to break the clinch.
Pelayo has closed the distance and engaged Islander in a clinch.
Islander prevents a body shot from Pelayo.
Pelayo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pelayo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pelayo misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Islander wants to stall.
Pelayo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Islander creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Islander is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pelayo is defending well for now.
Good body shot from Pelayo.
Pelayo can't find room to land a body shot as Islander controls the action.
Pelayo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pelayo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Islander's elbow.
Islander trying to land knees to the body.
Pelayo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pelayo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pelayo misses with a punch to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Islander misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pelayo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Islander is looking to control Pelayo's arms but Pelayo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Islander has his back to the cage.
Islander prevents a body shot from Pelayo.
Pelayo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Islander's elbow.
Pelayo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Islander unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pelayo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pelayo.
Islander comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pelayo misses with a body punch.
Islander wants to stall.
Pelayo struggles to land a body shot inside as Islander controls his hands.
Islander prevents a body shot from Pelayo.
Islander pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Islander misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pelayo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Islander wants to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Islander misses with an elbow strike.
Pelayo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Islander or not.
Islander missing with knees to the body.
Pelayo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Islander takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pelayo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pelayo lands a body shot.
Islander takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Pelayo - that landed with a thud.
Pelayo lands a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pelayo.
Pelayo jumps guard but Islander stands there with Pelayo around his waist. Pelayo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dino Pelayo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pelayo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Islander is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pelayo is defending well for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dino Pelayo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pelayo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dino Pelayo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Don Pelayo (ranked 1719 p4p, 216 weight class) and Whorely Alvarez (ranked 2891 p4p, 348 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Don Pelayo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Whorely Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Daniel Franklin and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pelayo moves in looking to clinch but Alvarez pushes him off.
Pelayo lands with an uppercut that bounces Alvarez off the cage and back into range.
Alvarez misses with a head kick.
Pelayo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Temp Spar Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Alvarez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Alvarez lands a nice looking kick to the body. Pelayo takes a step back to recover.
Pelayo moves into the clinch successfully.
Alvarez blocking some punches.
Alvarez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from Alvarez finds it's way through Pelayo's defenses.
Pelayo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Alvarez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pelayo tries to clinch up.
Pelayo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pelayo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alvarez finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pelayo throws the left hand but Alvarez avoids the punch easily.
Pelayo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Alvarez swats away the attempt to clinch by Pelayo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pelayo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pelayo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Don Pelayo has been cut.
Alvarez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Alvarez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Alvarez tried to score with a low kick but Pelayo checks it.
Pelayo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a head kick but Pelayo moves out of range.
Alvarez has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Alvarez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pelayo gets a clinch.
Pelayo prevents the takedown attempt.
Pelayo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alvarez manages to break the clinch.
Alvarez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Alvarez throws a body shot but no joy.
Alvarez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pelayo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alvarez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pelayo 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.
Alvarez is rocked!
Pelayo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Pelayo clinches up against the cage.
Alvarez is still on wobbly legs! Can Pelayo finish him?
Pelayo creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Alvarez's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Alvarez drops to his knees and Pelayo pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Pelayo!
Don Pelayo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ren Askcrew (ranked 1068 p4p, 144 weight class) and Leonardo Di Ser Piero Da Vinci (ranked 1794 p4p, 224 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ren Askcrew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Leonardo Di Ser Piero Da Vinci!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Bart Greer and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Vinci lands a nice leg kick that just misses Askcrew's sensitive parts.
Da Vinci tried to score with a low kick but Askcrew checks it.
Askcrew doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Da Vinci counters with a low kick, right behind Askcrew 's knee.
Askcrew throws a leg kick
and Da Vinci counters with a nice leg kick.
Da Vinci looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Askcrew throws a lazy head kick
and Da Vinci counters with a low kick, right behind Askcrew 's knee.
Askcrew doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Da Vinci throws a low kick but Askcrew moves out of range easily.
Askcrew throws a leg kick but Da Vinci sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Da Vinci with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Vinci loads up on a big right hand but Askcrew slips the punch.
Askcrew misses with a takedown attempt
and Da Vinci finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ren Askcrew. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Askcrew takes the fight into the clinch.
Da Vinci working Askcrew over with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Da Vinci obliges.
Askcrew is breathing heavily.
Da Vinci breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Leonardo Di Ser Piero Da Vinci is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Da Vinci loads up on a big right hand but Askcrew slips the punch.
It looked like Askcrew was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Askcrew misses with a takedown
and Da Vinci counters with a leg kick.
Askcrew throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Da Vinci counters with a body kick.
Askcrew tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Askcrew darts in trying to clinch
and Da Vinci counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Da Vinci throws a nice inside leg kick.
Da Vinci throws a leg kick which misses Askcrew's front leg but catches the back leg as Askcrew tries to avoid it.
Askcrew is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Da Vinci cracks the inside of Askcrew's front leg.
Da Vinci scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askcrew dives in and scores a takedown into Da Vinci's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Askcrew trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Vinci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Da Vinci has his foot on Askcrew's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Askcrew works his way back into a safe position though.
Da Vinci has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Da Vinci keeping moving, preventing Askcrew from controlling successfully.
Askcrew is really struggling to control Da Vinci but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Askcrew forces his way into half guard.
Da Vinci is controlling Askcrew's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Vinci is trying to get back to full guard.
Da Vinci won't allow Askcrew to pass to mount.
Askcrew is looking for a kimura here.
Da Vinci is positioning himself well to prevent Askcrew advancing to mount.
Da Vinci tries to get to full guard but Askcrew has control of the leg.
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.
Da Vinci keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Askcrew not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Da Vinci is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Da Vinci controlling the position for now.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Askcrew is looking for a kimura but Da Vinci is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Askcrew to get the leverage.
Da Vinci wants to get back to full guard.
Askcrew seems to be looking for submissions.
Da Vinci wants to improve his position but Askcrew is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Di Ser Piero Da Vinci dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Askcrew fails with the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Da Vinci. No joy for Askcrew on that attempt.
Askcrew shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Da Vinci defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ren Askcrew. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Da Vinci chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Da Vinci. That's going to slow Askcrew down.
Sloppy strikes from Askcrew. Those never looked like landing.
Da Vinci chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Askcrew has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Da Vinci.
Askcrew checks a low kick from Da Vinci.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askcrew closes the distance and clinches.
Da Vinci breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Askcrew checks a low kick from Da Vinci.
Ren Askcrew is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Da Vinci attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Da Vinci connects with an inside leg kick.
Leonardo Di Ser Piero Da Vinci seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Da Vinci keeps the fight on the outside.
Da Vinci tries a quick counter leg kick but Askcrew is wise to it.
Da Vinci throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Askcrew misses with a takedown attempt - Da Vinci sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Da Vinci throws a leg kick but Askcrew sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Askcrew blocks a leg kick.
Askcrew looks for a takedown but Da Vinci sprawls well.
Da Vinci tries a quick counter leg kick but Askcrew is wise to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Vinci swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Askcrew shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Da Vinci as he avoids it easily.
Da Vinci tries a quick counter leg kick but Askcrew is wise to it.
Askcrew fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Askcrew fails in his attempt to clinch.
Askcrew tries to clinch but Da Vinci is having none of it.
Da Vinci is trying to counter with his kicks.
Askcrew checks a leg kick.
Askcrew takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Da Vinci circles away from the clinch attempt
and Da Vinci makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Da Vinci connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Askcrew is looking to clinch but Da Vinci is avoiding it.
Da Vinci tries a quick counter leg kick but Askcrew is wise to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Vinci fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Askcrew checks it well.
A solid leg kick lands there for Da Vinci.
Askcrew shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Da Vinci but Da Vinci pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Askcrew looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Askcrew takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Askcrew shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Da Vinci pinned against the cage. Da Vinci gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Da Vinci throws a leg kick but Askcrew moved away.
Da Vinci fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Askcrew.
Da Vinci connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Askcrew chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Da Vinci can pounce on him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Askcrew is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Da Vinci is defending well.
Askcrew tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Da Vinci smiles and moves away.
Da Vinci with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Askcrew has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Da Vinci.
Askcrew takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Askcrew tries to clinch but Da Vinci moves out of range.
Da Vinci was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Da Vinci with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Askcrew fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Di Ser Piero Da Vinci showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Da Vinci throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Askcrew throws a big counter combination but Da Vinci scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Da Vinci swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Askcrew tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Da Vinci throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Askcrew tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Da Vinci manages to circle out of the way.
Askcrew fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Da Vinci avoids it really well and circles away.
Da Vinci throws a front kick aimed at Askcrew's knee but Askcrew avoids it well.
Da Vinci pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askcrew shoots and misses
and Da Vinci counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Askcrew tries to break the clinch but Da Vinci is controlling the position.
Askcrew blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Askcrew is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Da Vinci is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ren Askcrew. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Da Vinci tries a knee to the head but Askcrew blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askcrew tries to circle away but Da Vinci has him pinned against the cage.
Askcrew has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Da Vinci avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Askcrew tries to pull guard but Da Vinci holds him up against the cage and eventually Askcrew drops back down to his feet.
Askcrew on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Da Vinci has a couple of punches blocked by Askcrew.
Da Vinci tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Askcrew avoids it.
Da Vinci misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Askcrew.
Da Vinci has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Da Vinci misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Askcrew.
Da Vinci misses with a knee strike.
Da Vinci tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Askcrew avoids it.
Askcrew has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Da Vinci is trying to keep an underhook but Askcrew manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Da Vinci holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Da Vinci moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Askcrew working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askcrew got a little sloppy there for a moment and Da Vinci has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Askcrew has managed to get both his arms back between Da Vinci's legs - danger averted.
Askcrew wants to control from the top but Da Vinci keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Da Vinci has his foot on Askcrew's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Askcrew works his way back into a safe position though.
Da Vinci keeping moving, preventing Askcrew from controlling successfully.
Da Vinci has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Askcrew can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Askcrew wants to pass the guard but Da Vinci is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askcrew trying to control but Da Vinci is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Askcrew throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Da Vinci was covering up waiting for the punch and Askcrew finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Askcrew throwing strikes but missing.
Da Vinci pulls Askcrew in close to prevent any damage.
Askcrew wants to pass the guard but Da Vinci is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Vinci had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Askcrew defends it easily.
Da Vinci pulls Askcrew in close to prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Da Vinci 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.
Askcrew trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Vinci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Da Vinci seems keen to control Askcrew's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Askcrew chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Da Vinci can pounce on him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leonardo Di Ser Piero Da Vinci comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Da Vinci winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 26:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonardo Di Ser Piero Da Vinci!
Leonardo Di Ser Piero Da Vinci decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tracy Minaj (ranked 985 p4p, 134 weight class) and Nicholas Petrone (ranked 1445 p4p, 187 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Solid boxing
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tracy Minaj!
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, Nicholas Petrone!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Michael Johnstone and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrone shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Minaj defends it nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Minaj misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Petrone shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Minaj pinned against the cage. Minaj gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Petrone shoots in looking for a takedown but Minaj manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Petrone's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tracy Minaj has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicholas Petrone.
Petrone gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Petrone takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Minaj paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Minaj scores with a hook to the body. Petrone takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Petrone takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Petrone gets the takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrone is looking to take a break and control but Minaj is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Minaj knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Petrone on the ground.
Petrone controlling the position from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Minaj's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrone is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Minaj knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Petrone wants to control but Minaj is keeping him busy.
Minaj tries to bench press Petrone off him but Petrone keeps the position.
Petrone tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Petrone has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Minaj tries to buck Petrone off but Petrone is having none of it.
Minaj manages to work his way to half guard, despite Petrone's best efforts.
Minaj has one foot on Petrone's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Minaj throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petrone has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Petrone throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Minaj's waist but Minaj gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Petrone off to one side.
Petrone shoots in for a takedown but Minaj shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minaj lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Nicholas Petrone has been cut.
Minaj lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Petrone circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Petrone is defended easily by Minaj.
Minaj connects with a body shot.
Minaj defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Petrone.
Petrone with a poor takedown
and Minaj counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Petrone is rocked!
Petrone leaves his chin hanging out and Minaj seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Petrone crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tracy Minaj!
Tracy Minaj decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gustav Ahr (ranked 1690 p4p, 184 weight class) and Richard Richards (ranked 2542 p4p, 255 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 - 3 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Gustav Ahr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Richard Richards!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Peter Branson and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ahr instigates a clinch.
Richards gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richards throwing shots but Ahr is blocking nicely.
Ahr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Richards is working away from the top position though.
Richards sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ahr defending well though.
Ahr taking some punishment here, with Richards in his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Richards lands a nice short elbow.
Ahr tries to get to full guard but Richards has control of the leg.
Richards trying to control from half guard but Ahr is working away.
Richards looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Richards really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ahr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Richards wants to pass to mount but Ahr is defending the position.
Richards not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ahr keeps working.
Ahr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ahr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ahr looking to control.
Richards wants to control from the top but Ahr keeps moving.
Ahr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Richards's guard.
Richards managing to control the position.
Richards not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ahr connects with a couple of short punches.
Ahr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ahr is one step ahead there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ahr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ahr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ahr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Richards keeping full guard, as Ahr tries to pass.
Ahr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Richards working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ahr.
Richards is trying to control the position but Ahr postures up.
Richards seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ahr lands a couple of elbows.
Richards keeping full guard, as Ahr tries to pass.
Ahr wants to control from the top but Richards keeps moving.
Ahr scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahr throws a big elbow that misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Richards can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ahr is fighting to break Richards's control of his arms but Richards is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Richards tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ahr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Richards utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Richards pulls Ahr in close to prevent any damage.
Ahr scoring with some ground and pound.
Richards pulls Ahr in close to his closed guard and prevents Ahr from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ahr 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.
Ahr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Richards's head.
Ahr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Richards pulls Ahr in to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ahr trying to control the position from guard on top but Richards is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ahr won't allow Richards to sweep him here.
Richards trying to control the position here.
Richards throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Richards looking to control.
Richards has momentary wrist control but Ahr slips an elbow through the middle.
Ahr landing some decent shots from guard.
Richards is rocked!
Ahr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Richards is still in real trouble! Can Ahr finish him?
Ahr preventing the sweep.
Richards has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ahr postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Richards covers up, he's hurt! Ahr keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Ahr and the ref steps in to end the fight! Ahr can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gustav Ahr!
An out of breath Gustav Ahr 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Macho Man Savage (ranked 1583 p4p, 195 weight class) and Dean Dupree (ranked 2186 p4p, 252 weight class). Man Savage comes to the cage accompanied by Hey Freakshow!. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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160 lbs
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155 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Macho Man Savage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dean Dupree!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Santiago Holmes and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man Savage closes the distance and pushes Dupree back into the cage.
Man Savage stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dupree takes a shot to the head.
Man Savage digs a right hand underneath Dupree's ribcage. Dupree let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Man Savage lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dupree.
Man Savage gets through Dupree's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Man Savage blocks an uppercut.
Man Savage lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Man Savage gets through Dupree's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Man Savage swings wildly with an uppercut but Dupree uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dupree fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Man Savage digs a right hand underneath Dupree's ribcage. Dupree let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man Savage lands with a left to the head.
Man Savage definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Man Savage softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Man Savage lands a nice shot to the body.
Man Savage scores with a nice hook to the head.
Man Savage lands with a short shot to the head.
Man Savage lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Man Savage lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dupree or not.
Man Savage is leaning against Dupree and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man Savage scores with a shoulder strike.
Man Savage pushes Dupree back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Man Savage.
Dupree misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Man Savage.
Man Savage throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Duprees head.
Man Savage works on Dupree's body with a couple of short punches.
Man Savage working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dupree is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Man Savage to keep the fight standing.
Dupree looks winded!
Man Savage lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Man Savage digs a right hand underneath Dupree's ribcage. Dupree let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dupree jumps guard but Man Savage stands there with Dupree around his waist. Dupree gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Man Savage works on Dupree's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man Savage lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Man Savage is leaning against Dupree and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Man Savage makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Man Savage lands with a right to the head.
Dupree throws a punch but it's blocked by Man Savage.
Dupree takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man Savage lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dupree throws a head punch that misses.
Man Savage lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Man Savage.
Man Savage lands a body punch.
Man Savage lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dupree working aggressively here.
Dupree misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Man Savage.
Man Savage lands a shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Man Savage.
Man Savage lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Man Savage scores with a nice short uppercut.
Man Savage lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Man Savage works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right handed body shot lands from Man Savage.
Man Savage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Man Savage dives in and scores a takedown into Dupree's guard.
Dupree is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man Savage seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dupree has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Man Savage can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Man Savage tries to free his leg and advance position but Dupree is retaining full guard.
Dupree throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Man Savage escapes and throws Dupree's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Dupree is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Man Savage will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Man Savage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dupree keeps working.
Dupree sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dupree looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dupree looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Macho Man Savage dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Man Savage closes the distance and clinches.
Man Savage lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dupree backwards.
Dupree misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Man Savage is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dupree can do to turn this around?
A nice right hand lands inside from Man Savage.
Man Savage blocking some punches.
Dupree tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Man Savage smiles and moves away.
Man Savage closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Man Savage lands in his opponent's guard.
Dupree is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupree looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Man Savage passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dupree looking for submissions off his back.
Dupree is looking to improve his position.
Dupree looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've been informed that Dupree has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dupree wants to control but Man Savage is keeping busy.
Dupree has his hands clasped together around Man Savage's back. He's all about the action.
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.
Dupree is pressing down on Man Savage's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dupree is trying to keep Man Savage in close.
Dupree is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Man Savage defends well.
Man Savage avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dupree is trying to control the position but Man Savage postures up.
Dupree is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dupree is looking for a triangle but Man Savage pushes his legs off easily.
Man Savage passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Macho Man Savage overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dupree is trying to get back to half guard.
Dupree can't do much from the bottom here.
Man Savage knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dupree on the ground.
Man Savage taking a breather here.
Dupree is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dupree is trying to control Man Savage's posture but Man Savage avoids it.
Dupree is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dupree tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Dupree is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Man Savage tries to push Dupree's head away but Dupree is holding on tight.
Dupree wants to control but Man Savage is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Macho Man Savage dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Man Savage cracks a nice hook into Dupree's ribs.
Dupree drops his hands momentarily and Man Savage takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dupree tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Man Savage manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Man Savage scores with a one two! Dupree had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Man Savage moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Man Savage scores with a jab to the jaw.
Man Savage throws a low kick, looking for Dupree's leg but Dupree calmly moves out of range.
Man Savage connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dupree takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dupree's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Man Savage connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dupree scrambles back to his feet.
Man Savage lands a jab-cross combination.
Macho Man Savage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dupree moves forwards but Man Savage connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dupree doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dupree takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Man Savage is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Man Savage darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dupree swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dupree fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab lands there for Man Savage.
Man Savage's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dupree under the eye.
Man Savage throws a combination. Dupree tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A left lands for Man Savage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man Savage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dupree.
Dupree misses with an uppercut
and Man Savage counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dupree thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man Savage lands a nice shot that snaps Dupree's head back.
Man Savage scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Man Savage tests Dupree's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dupree gets tackled into the cage by Man Savage. Man Savage maintains the clinch.
Man Savage is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Man Savage lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Man Savage lands with a light punch inside.
Dupree tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Man Savage smiles and moves away.
A cross from Man Savage lands.
Dupree misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man Savage scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jab from Man Savage.
Man Savage connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Man Savage connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dupree blocks a head kick by Man Savage.
Dupree tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dupree tries to keep at a distance but Man Savage has taken the fight into the clinch.
Macho Man Savage is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Man Savage prevents a body shot from Dupree.
Dupree can't find room to land a body shot as Man Savage controls the action.
Dupree tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Man Savage.
Dupree tries a body shot but Man Savage blocks it.
A short uppercut from Man Savage.
Dupree tries to pull guard but Man Savage won't allow it.
Dupree takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dupree throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Man Savage makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Man Savage lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dupree is trying to pull guard but Man Savage has him pressed against the cage.
Macho Man Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Dupree.
Dupree working aggressively here.
Macho Man Savage has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dupree jumps guard but Man Savage stands there with Dupree around his waist. Dupree gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Man Savage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dean Dupree has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Man Savage 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.
Man Savage gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Man Savage lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dupree backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Dupree fails to land.
Dupree fails to pull guard.
Dupree fails to pull guard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Man Savage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Macho Man Savage showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Man Savage 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 30:25
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:26
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Macho Man Savage!
Macho Man Savage seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bill Beukeboom (ranked 953 p4p, 132 weight class) and Jormungand Bolverk (ranked 1399 p4p, 195 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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22
194 lbs
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26
190 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bill Beukeboom!
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, Jormungand Bolverk!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Dirk Anderson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Bolverk. Beautiful body shot.
Beukeboom moves out of range as Bolverk strikes.
Beukeboom 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.
Beukeboom rushes Bolverk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Beukeboom tries to throw a body punch but Bolverk avoids it by throwing Beukeboom back against the cage.
Beukeboom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beukeboom throws a head punch that misses.
Bolverk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Beukeboom backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bolverk.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bolverk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Beukeboom misses with a punch to the body.
Beukeboom takes a shot to the head.
Bolverk misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Bolverk as the two fighters clinch.
Bolverk misses with a body punch.
Beukeboom misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bolverk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bolverk.
Beukeboom swings wildly with an uppercut but Bolverk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beukeboom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bolverk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bolverk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Beukeboom fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolverk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beukeboom's elbow.
Beukeboom has a couple of punches blocked by Bolverk.
Beukeboom throws a head punch that misses.
Bolverk struggles to land a body shot inside as Beukeboom controls his hands.
Beukeboom tries to work over Bolverk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Bolverk.
Beukeboom doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beukeboom misses with some punches.
Bolverk swings wildly with an uppercut but Beukeboom uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Bolverk.
A left hand lands to the body for Bolverk.
Bolverk gets through Beukeboom's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bolverk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Beukeboom backwards.
Bolverk throws a head punch that misses.
Bolverk tries to throw a body punch but Beukeboom avoids it by throwing Bolverk back against the cage.
Bolverk misses with a punch on the inside.
Bolverk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bolverk blocks a body shot from Beukeboom.
Bolverk lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Beukeboom fails to land.
Beukeboom misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beukeboom takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bolverk.
Beukeboom throws a punch but it's blocked by Bolverk.
Bolverk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beukeboom goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bolverk lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Bolverk fails to land.
Beukeboom tries to work over Bolverk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beukeboom tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bolverk tries to throw a body punch but Beukeboom avoids it by throwing Bolverk back against the cage.
A short right from Bolverk on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Beukeboom.
A short uppercut from Bolverk.
Bolverk has a couple of punches blocked by Beukeboom.
Beukeboom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beukeboom tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bolverk.
Beukeboom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beukeboom throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bolverks head.
Bolverk prevents a body shot from Beukeboom.
Bolverk misses with a punch to the body.
Beukeboom throws a punch but it's blocked by Bolverk.
Beukeboom tries to throw a body punch but Bolverk avoids it by throwing Beukeboom back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beukeboom works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Beukeboom tries a body shot but Bolverk blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Bolverk.
Bolverk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bolverk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bolverk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bolverk.
Beukeboom blocks a body shot from Bolverk.
Beukeboom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beukeboom blocks an uppercut.
Bolverk lands a body shot.
Beukeboom tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bolverk struggles to land a body shot inside as Beukeboom controls his hands.
Bolverk lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bolverk misses with a punch on the inside.
Beukeboom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bolverk presses Beukeboom against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Beukeboom tries a body shot but Bolverk blocks it.
Beukeboom misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bolverk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bolverk lands a hook that snaps the head of Beukeboom backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolverk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bolverk misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Beukeboom tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bolverk.
Bolverk lands with a left to the head.
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!
Bolverk misses with some punches.
Bolverk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beukeboom tries to work over Bolverk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beukeboom misses with a punch to the body.
Bolverk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beukeboom throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bolverks head.
Bolverk scores with a hook to the body.
Beukeboom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bolverk lands a hook that snaps the head of Beukeboom backwards.
A short right from Beukeboom on the inside.
Bolverk struggles to land a body shot inside as Beukeboom controls his hands.
Bolverk misses with some punches.
Bolverk lands a shoulder strike.
Bolverk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bolverk lands a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bolverk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Beukeboom backwards.
Bolverk lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jormungand Bolverk dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bolverk misses with a body shot.
Beukeboom throws a hook but Bolverk avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Bolverk misses its intended target.
Beukeboom is looking to counter the offense by Bolverk and move into the clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bolverk in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Bolverk lands a jab to the nose.
Bolverk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Beukeboom clinches up with Bolverk and pushes him back against the cage.
Bolverk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Beukeboom backwards.
Bolverk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beukeboom can't find room to land a body shot as Bolverk controls the action.
Nice body punch from Bolverk - that landed with a thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Bolverk on the inside.
Bolverk scores with a shoulder strike.
Bolverk lands an uppercut.
Bolverk pushes Beukeboom back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bolverk.
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!
Beukeboom scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bolverk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Beukeboom swings wildly with an uppercut but Bolverk uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beukeboom blocks a body shot from Bolverk.
Beukeboom misses with some punches.
Bolverk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Beukeboom misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Beukeboom fails to land.
Bolverk misses with a body punch.
Beukeboom misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beukeboom tries to work over Bolverk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Bolverk.
Jormungand Bolverk seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bolverk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Beukeboom backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bolverk.
Beukeboom tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bolverk's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beukeboom.
Bolverk scores with a shoulder strike.
Beukeboom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beukeboom blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bolverk.
Beukeboom tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bolverk's elbow.
Bolverk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bolverk misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beukeboom misses with a punch on the inside.
Bolverk lands with a short shot to the head.
Bolverk presses Beukeboom against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bolverk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Beukeboom backwards.
Bolverk lands a hook that snaps the head of Beukeboom backwards.
Beukeboom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bolverk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bolverk lands a nice uppercut.
Beukeboom tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bolverk's elbow.
Beukeboom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bolverk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Beukeboom presses Bolverk against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bolverk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Beukeboom misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Bolverk.
Beukeboom is rocked!
Bolverk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oh Beukeboom is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice body punch from Bolverk.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bolverk scores with a hook to the body.
Bolverk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Beukeboom swings wildly with an uppercut but Bolverk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bolverk lands a shoulder strike.
Beukeboom misses with a body punch.
Bolverk lands an uppercut.
Beukeboom misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bolverk cracks Beukeboom with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolverk lands an uppercut.
Bolverk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bolverk dips a shoulder and cracks Beukeboom with a mighty uppercut! Beukeboom falls back against the cage and Bolverk unloads with a barrage of strikes! Beukeboom is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Bolverk screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jormungand Bolverk!
A very excited looking Jormungand Bolverk 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aslanbek Barayev (ranked 847 p4p, 96 weight class) and Sisu Sisu (ranked 350 p4p, 44 weight class). Barayev comes to the cage accompanied by Antirespect - There. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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148 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Cardio machine |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Aslanbek Barayev!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sisu Sisu!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Dirk Anderson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sisu tries to keep at a distance but Barayev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sisu trying to stall but Barayev improves his position.
Sisu has Barayev pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Sisu pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Barayev tumbling to the mat - Sisu dives into Barayev's guard.
Sisu looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Barayev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sisu slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sisu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sisu advances position into side control!
Sisu controlling from side mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barayev manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Barayev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sisu is keen to just control but Barayev is a slippery customer.
Sisu wants to free his trapped foot but Barayev is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sisu takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Barayev is looking for a sweep. Sisu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sisu not doing much here.
Barayev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sisu pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Barayev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Barayev is looking for a triangle but Sisu pushes his legs off easily.
Sisu is pushing down on Barayev's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barayev is fighting to maintain full guard but Sisu has managed to sneak the leg through.
Barayev is staying active underneath Sisu, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sisu is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Barayev wants to control but Sisu is keeping busy.
Barayev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sisu slows the pace down in half guard.
Barayev looking for submissions off his back.
Sisu looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sisu trying to advance position but Barayev counters by regaining guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Barayev looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sisu passes into side control.
Sisu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barayev keeps working.
Sisu taking a breather here.
Barayev can't do much from the bottom here.
Barayev has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sisu connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Barayev some visible discomfort.
Sisu cracks Barayev with a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sisu Sisu dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sisu looks to score with a jab to the body but Barayev is just out of range.
Sisu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barayev staying out of range there.
Barayev tries to clinch up.
Sisu's coach down at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sisu's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sisu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sisu drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Barayev is looking for a sweep.
Sisu trying to control the action but Barayev is working from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barayev wants to control but Sisu postures up.
Barayev tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sisu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sisu working away.
Barayev prevents Sisu from moving into mount.
Sisu passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Barayev!
Sisu prevents Barayev from getting the reversal.
Sisu controlling from the full mount.
Sisu tries to control but Barayev wriggling away.
Sisu prevents Barayev from getting the reversal.
Barayev taking shots to the head.
Barayev is squirming around, avoiding Sisu's attempts to control the action.
Sisu controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barayev wants to hold on but Sisu pushes him away.
Sisu lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Sisu looking to control but Barayev is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sisu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sisu prevents Barayev from getting the reversal.
Sisu trying to control but Barayev is having none of it.
Barayev is looking to improve his position but Sisu isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sisu controlling the position easily from mount.
Sisu looking to control but Barayev is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sisu controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barayev is desperately trying to improve his position but Sisu has a good base and remains in mount.
Sisu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sisu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Barayev is looking to escape.
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.
Barayev keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sisu content just to control the position here.
Sisu punishing his opponent with strikes.
Barayev is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sisu controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sisu avoids the attempt from Barayev to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sisu Sisu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Barayev moves in looking to clinch but Sisu pushes him off.
Sisu just misses with a punch to the body.
As Sisu tries to get set, Barayev tries to push him back and clinch up but Sisu manages to avoid the attempt.
Sisu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sisu just misses with a punch to the body.
Barayev wants to clinch.
Barayev forces Sisu back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sisu goes for a takedown attempt but Barayev pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sisu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slow jab from Sisu misses its intended target.
Barayev is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sisu.
Sisu looks to score with a jab to the body but Barayev is just out of range.
Sisu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barayev moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barayev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sisu or perhaps it was just good defense by Barayev, which made it look bad.
Sisu darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Barayev actively working from the bottom here.
Sisu content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Barayev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barayev is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sisu looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Barayev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barayev actively working from the bottom here.
Barayev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sisu winds up and cracks Barayev with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sisu lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sisu passes to full mount!
Sisu controlling from mount.
Barayev manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Barayev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sisu performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sisu not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barayev tries to get to full guard but Sisu has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sisu in particular looking to stall.
Barayev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sisu pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sisu has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sisu Sisu really dominated that round.
That's time! Barayev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Barayev is looking to clinch but Sisu is avoiding it.
Sisu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barayev defends well and Sisu ends up having to push Barayev into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Barayev tries to counter by clinching up but Sisu breaks away and moves out of range.
Barayev wants to clinch up but Sisu keeps it at a distance.
Barayev is looking to clinch but Sisu is avoiding it.
Sisu feints the counter takedown.
Barayev wants to clinch but Sisu slips to the side
and Sisu counters with a single leg into guard. Barayev didn't expect that.
Sisu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Barayev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barayev is looking for a triangle but Sisu pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sisu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barayev has his foot on Sisu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sisu works his way back into a safe position though.
Sisu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sisu not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Let's hope that Sisu has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Barayev looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sisu passes into half guard.
Barayev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sisu pulls his head out easily.
Sisu sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sisu's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sisu trying to mount his opponent but Barayev defends it.
Barayev wants to control but Sisu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Barayev tries to clinch up.
Sisu looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Barayev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sisu pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Sisu is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Barayev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sisu pulls his head out easily.
Sisu controlling the pace.
Barayev trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sisu trying to pass the guard but Barayev defending well.
Sisu controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sisu Sisu dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sisu. Barayev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barayev moves in looking to clinch but Sisu pushes him off.
Sisu throws a series of punches but Barayev avoids them all with ease.
Barayev seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sisu throws the left hand but Barayev avoids the punch easily.
Barayev is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sisu.
Barayev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sisu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barayev rather than just go for the knockout.
Barayev wants to clinch.
Barayev tries to clinch
and Sisu counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sisu trying to control the action but Barayev is working from the bottom.
Barayev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sisu pulls his head out easily.
Sisu seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sisu Sisu has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barayev is looking to control Sisu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barayev avoid being mounted?
Barayev is trying to get back to full guard.
Sisu controlling the pace.
Barayev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sisu is working away from the top position though.
Aslanbek Barayev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two 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.
Sisu looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sisu is trying to control the action in half guard but Barayev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sisu looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sisu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Barayev keeping moving, preventing Sisu from controlling successfully.
Sisu's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sisu tries to free his leg and advance position but Barayev is retaining full guard.
Sisu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Barayev throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Sisu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sisu not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sisu Sisu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
More stalling from Sisu.
Sisu with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Barayev is looking for a triangle but Sisu pushes his legs off easily.
Sisu sitting in guard here, content to control.
Barayev has his foot on Sisu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sisu works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sisu wants to control from the top but Barayev keeps moving.
Sisu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sisu Sisu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sisu winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 45:50
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 45:50
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sisu Sisu! Sisu Sisu retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Litill Bjornsson (ranked 163 p4p, 22 weight class) and Ivan Blood (ranked 414 p4p, 50 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Litill Bjornsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ivan Blood!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Peter Branson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blood throws a body shot but no joy.
Bjornsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blood just misses with a punch to the body.
Blood swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ivan Blood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blood scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Blood is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bjornsson.
It looked like Bjornsson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Blood.
Blood misses with a right hand
enabling Bjornsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Bjornsson is looking to clinch but Blood is avoiding it.
Donk. Blood catches Bjornsson right on the button with a cross.
Bjornsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Blood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Bjornsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Blood.
Blood misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bjornsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blood paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Blood as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bjornsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blood.
Bjornsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blood tests Bjornsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blood scores with a shot to the body.
Blood's coach down at Temp Spar Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Blood's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Blood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blood looks to score with a jab to the body but Bjornsson is just out of range.
Bjornsson ducks under a wild hook from Blood.
Blood lands with an overhand left.
Blood looks to score with a jab to the body but Bjornsson is just out of range.
Blood misses with a body shot.
Bjornsson is looking to counter the offense by Blood and move into the clinch.
Blood fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Blood scores with a nice head shot.
Bjornsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blood.
Bjornsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Blood swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blood looks to throw the jab but Bjornsson is out of range.
Nice cross by Blood.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bjornsson misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Blood.
Blood scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bjornsson in his tracks.
Nice defenses there by Bjornsson.
Blood misses with a wild body shot.
Bjornsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blood.
Bjornsson scores with a jab to the head.
Bjornsson misses with an uppercut.
A lazy left from Blood finds it's target.
Blood takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A big right from Blood misses.
Bjornsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blood paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blood swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blood misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Bjornsson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Blood.
Bjornsson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bjornsson misses with some punches.
Bjornsson gets control of Blood's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bjornsson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Blood postures up.
Bjornsson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson is looking for a triangle here but Blood uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Blood.
Bjornsson tries to bench press Blood off him but Blood keeps the position.
Bjornsson struggling a bit here.
Bjornsson sneaks back into half guard.
Bjornsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bjornsson trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blood wants to control but Bjornsson is keeping him busy.
Blood really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bjornsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bjornsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bjornsson gets full guard.
Bjornsson working for a triangle but Blood defends it easily.
Bjornsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bjornsson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Blood dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bjornsson lunges at Blood with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Blood's hand.
Ivan Blood seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blood throws a series of punches but Bjornsson moves out of range.
Blood throws a hook but Bjornsson avoids it easily.
Blood swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bjornsson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bjornsson.
Blood is trying to push Bjornsson away but Bjornsson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Blood blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bjornsson manages to pull guard.
Bjornsson controls Blood momentarily but Blood frees himself.
Litill Bjornsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blood stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Bjornsson has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Blood manages to get his head free but now Bjornsson has transitioned to an armbar! Blood grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Bjornsson! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Litill Bjornsson!
During a confident post fight interview, Litill Bjornsson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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