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IFA 11.04 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sake Chu (ranked 2036 p4p, 261 weight class) and Donato Di Niccolo Di Betto Bardi (ranked 1501 p4p, 199 weight class). Chu's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Daughtry - Renegade. Donato Di Niccolo Di Betto Bardi told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sake Chu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Donato Di Niccolo Di Betto Bardi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, David Hoff and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chu is looking to clinch.
Chu drops Di Betto Bardi with a beautiful combination! Di Betto Bardi stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Chu is looking for the KO!
It looks like Donato Di Niccolo Di Betto Bardi has been cut.
Chu misses with a left hand
and Di Betto Bardi counters with a low kick, right behind Chu 's knee.
Chu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Di Betto Bardi throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Di Betto Bardi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chu's calf.
A big left from Chu misses.
Chu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Di Betto Bardi.
Di Betto Bardi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Chu if he has to take too many more of those.
Sake Chu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Di Betto Bardi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Di Betto Bardi throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Sake Chu has been cut.
Di Betto Bardi slips a jab from Chu.
Di Betto Bardi throws a counter combo.
Di Betto Bardi scores with a head kick. Chu tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Chu misses with a straight left.
Di Betto Bardi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chu tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chu cracks Di Betto Bardi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Di Betto Bardi misses the shot to the body.
Chu throws a left and a right that both miss
and Di Betto Bardi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Di Betto Bardi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chu.
Di Betto Bardi lands a head kick!
Di Betto Bardi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chu moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDi Betto Bardi.
Di Betto Bardi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chu.
Chu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Di Betto Bardi.
Di Betto Bardi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Di Betto Bardi lands a leg kick that knocks Chu off balance momentarily.
Chu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chu tries a body shot but Di Betto Bardi blocks it.
Chu pushes Di Betto Bardi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chu throws a body punch but Di Betto Bardi moves out of range.
Di Betto Bardi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chu is looking to clinch.
Di Betto Bardi moves away from the strike by Chu.
Di Betto Bardi counters with a body kick.
Chu cracks Di Betto Bardi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Di Betto Bardi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chu misses with a jab to the body
and Di Betto Bardi counters with an inside leg kick.
Di Betto Bardi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chu looks to land a combination but Di Betto Bardi avoids it well.
Chu takes a swing at Di Betto Bardi's ribcage but misses.
Di Betto Bardi feints a counter leg kick.
Di Betto Bardi lands a head kick!
Chu connects with the punch.
Chu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Di Betto Bardi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Di Betto Bardi moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Di Betto Bardi.
Chu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Di Betto Bardi counters with a good low kick that Chu was not able to check.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Di Betto Bardi tries a head kick but it misses.
A slow jab from Chu misses its intended target.
Di Betto Bardi takes the fight into the clinch.
Chu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chu. Di Betto Bardi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab by Chu.
Di Betto Bardi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Di Betto Bardi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chu.
Di Betto Bardi blocks a jab.
A shot to the body from Chu misses
and Di Betto Bardi counters with a low kick, right behind Chu 's knee.
Chu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Di Betto Bardi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chu jabs at Di Betto Bardi's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Di Betto Bardi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Di Betto Bardi moves out of range as Chu strikes.
Chu jabs at Di Betto Bardi's body.
Di Betto Bardi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chu throws a series of strikes that have Di Betto Bardi backpedaling.
Di Betto Bardi throws a head kick but Chu moves out of range.
Di Betto Bardi moves in looking to clinch but Chu pushes him off.
Di Betto Bardi thumps Chu with a low kick.
Di Betto Bardi misses with an uppercut
and Di Betto Bardi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Some wild striking there from Chu.
Di Betto Bardi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Di Betto Bardi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Di Betto Bardi walks into a straight right hand from Chu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sake Chu dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Chu throws a nice looking combination but Di Betto Bardi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Donk. Chu catches Di Betto Bardi right on the button with a cross.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Di Betto Bardi, right into the meat.
Di Betto Bardi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chu misses with a jab to the body
and Di Betto Bardi counters with a head kick. That will keep Chu thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Chu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chu takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Chu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Di Betto Bardi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chu darts in and clinches Di Betto Bardi up against the cage.
Chu lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chu lands a slapping body shot.
Chu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chu works over Di Betto Bardi's head and body with a nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Di Betto Bardi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chu's calf.
Chu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Crunch! Di Betto Bardi slams his shin into Chu's torso.
Chu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Di Betto Bardi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Di Betto Bardi blocks a jab.
Di Betto Bardi scores with a nice body kick.
Chu tries to clinch but Di Betto Bardi is having none of it.
Chu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Di Betto Bardi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Di Betto Bardi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Di Betto Bardi defending well as Chu loads up on a big left hand.
Di Betto Bardi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chu throws out a loose jab but Di Betto Bardi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Chu misses the target.
Chu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chu moves in looking to clinch but Di Betto Bardi pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Di Betto Bardi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chu misses with a shot to the body
and Di Betto Bardi counters with a good low kick that Chu was not able to check.
Chu takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Chu misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chu misses with a lunging right hand
and Di Betto Bardi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Di Betto Bardi slips under a jab.
Di Betto Bardi steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Chu.
Chu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Di Betto Bardi counters with an outside leg kick.
Chu tries to clinch up but Di Betto Bardi circles away and keeps his distance.
Di Betto Bardi defending well as Chu loads up on a big left hand.
Chu throws a hook but Di Betto Bardi blocks it.
Di Betto Bardi flicks out a counter leg kick but Chu steps away.
Chu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Di Betto Bardi can do to turn this around?
Chu misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Di Betto Bardi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chu just misses with a punch to the body.
Di Betto Bardi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Di Betto Bardi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Di Betto Bardi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chu. That did some damage!
A jab from Chu misses.
As Chu backs off Di Betto Bardi throws a huge counter combo but Chu manages to avoid it all.
Chu has Di Betto Bardi up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Chu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Di Betto Bardi manages to break the clinch.
Di Betto Bardi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Di Betto Bardi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chu walks forward, straight into a front kick from Di Betto Bardi.
Di Betto Bardi pushes Chu away with a front kick.
Di Betto Bardi avoids the body shot from Chu.
Chu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Di Betto Bardi. Di Betto Bardi obviously looking to wear him down.
Chu's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Chu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chu tries to clinch there but Di Betto Bardi circles away.
Chu throws a right and a left that Di Betto Bardi avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Di Betto Bardi.
Chu tries to clinch there but Di Betto Bardi circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Di Betto Bardi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Di Betto Bardi connects with a solid leg kick.
Chu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Di Betto Bardi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Di Betto Bardi.
Di Betto Bardi working aggressively here.
Di Betto Bardi keeps control of Chu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chu throws a punch but it's blocked by Di Betto Bardi.
Chu throws a punch but it's blocked by Di Betto Bardi.
Di Betto Bardi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Di Betto Bardi counters with a thumping low kick.
Chu misses with a series of wild punches.
Di Betto Bardi wants to counter the offense by Chu and move into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Donato Di Niccolo Di Betto Bardi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Chu misses with a body shot
and Di Betto Bardi counters with an inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Di Betto Bardi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Di Betto Bardi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chu. That did some damage!
Chu throws a left and a right that both miss
and Di Betto Bardi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Di Betto Bardi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chu scores with a sloppy right hand. Di Betto Bardi should have avoided that one.
Di Betto Bardi gets a clinch.
Di Betto Bardi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chu. Di Betto Bardi does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Di Betto Bardi counters with a head kick. That will keep Chu thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Chu is looking to clinch but Di Betto Bardi is avoiding it.
Di Betto Bardi is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A head kick from Di Betto Bardi lands but Chu takes it in his stride.
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!
Chu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Di Betto Bardi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chu throws a lazy uppercut
and Di Betto Bardi counters with an inside leg kick.
Di Betto Bardi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Di Betto Bardi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chu.
Chu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Di Betto Bardi counters with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Di Betto Bardi.
Di Betto Bardi counters with a body kick.
Di Betto Bardi lands a big head kick that sends Chu tumbling to the mat! Di Betto Bardi takes a step backwards and waves Chu back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Chu is rocked!
Look low, kick high! Di Betto Bardi uses the oldest trick in the book to send Chu tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Di Betto Bardi is absolutely delighted - when Chu wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Donato Di Niccolo Di Betto Bardi!
Donato Di Niccolo Di Betto Bardi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Johnson (ranked 2893 p4p, 317 weight class) and Raffaello Sanzio Da Urbino (ranked 3294 p4p, 351 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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160 lbs
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Basic striking
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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, John Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Raffaello Sanzio Da Urbino!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Winston Alpacca and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson misses with a combination
and Da Urbino counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Johnson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Da Urbino counters with a thumping low kick.
Johnson throws a sloppy body shot
and Da Urbino counters with a thumping low kick.
Johnson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Da Urbino's half guard.
Da Urbino is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Da Urbino wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Johnson prevents Da Urbino from improving his position.
Da Urbino trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Da Urbino knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is controlling the pace.
Da Urbino trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Da Urbino has managed to free his arm - good work.
Johnson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Da Urbino sees it coming and defends easily.
Da Urbino trying to hold on to Johnson's head to control him but Johnson postures up.
Johnson is looking for a kimura but Da Urbino is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Johnson to get the leverage.
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura but Da Urbino is defending well.
Johnson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Da Urbino is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold.
Da Urbino is looking to control Johnson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Da Urbino avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johnson is working for a kimura but Da Urbino is defending it quite comfortably.
Johnson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Da Urbino doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johnson.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Da Urbino desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Da Urbino wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to work for an arm triangle but Da Urbino is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Da Urbino is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Da Urbino is holding on to half guard well.
Johnson wants to control but Da Urbino is keeping him busy.
Johnson seems to be working for a kimura but Da Urbino defends the submission attempt.
Johnson tries to pass to full mount but Da Urbino defends it.
Da Urbino preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Johnson wants to work for an arm triangle but Da Urbino is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Johnson wants to control but Da Urbino is keeping him busy.
Da Urbino is looking to control Johnson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Da Urbino avoid being mounted?
Da Urbino is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've been informed that Da Urbino has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Johnson seems to be looking for submissions.
Johnson prevents Da Urbino from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Da Urbino defends it well.
Da Urbino actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Johnson 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.
Da Urbino connects with a solid leg kick.
Da Urbino fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Johnson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A telegraphed right hand from Da Urbino misses the target.
Da Urbino lands a nice looking body kick.
Da Urbino lands a leg kick that knocks Johnson off balance momentarily.
Da Urbino connects with a jab.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Da Urbino sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Da Urbino but Da Urbino pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson moves into full mount! Da Urbino won't be happy about that!
Johnson wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson working for a guillotine from mount but Da Urbino is in no mood to give up.
Johnson avoids the attempt from Da Urbino to control.
Johnson wants to control the pace but Da Urbino is squirming around nicely.
Johnson has isolated one of Da Urbino's arms. Da Urbino looking to fight him off but Johnson twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Johnson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bailey Blue (ranked 1853 p4p, 210 weight class) and Kaz Fujita (ranked 2920 p4p, 287 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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265 lbs
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Solid boxing
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bailey Blue!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kaz Fujita!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Sandra Marshall and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fujita moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Blue dives in and scores a takedown into Fujita's guard.
Fujita is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fujita wants to stand and escape but Blue is having none of it.
Fujita is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Blue wants to control from the top but Fujita keeps moving.
Blue postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fujita utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Blue trying to control but Fujita is working from the bottom.
Fujita keeping full guard, as Blue tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blue landing with the ground and pound.
Blue loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Blue with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fujita is pulling down on Blue's head. It's preventing any offense from Blue, at least for the moment.
Blue scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujita is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Blue postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Blue content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Blue content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fujita utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fujita not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Blue advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fujita wants to get back to full guard.
Fujita keeping hold of Blue's head, controlling as best he can.
Blue throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fujita is looking to control Blue's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fujita avoid being mounted?
Fujita is trying to get back to full guard.
Blue scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blue drops an elbow to the side of Fujita's head.
Blue lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Fujita! More strikes land and this one is all over! Blue jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bailey Blue!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akuma Te Kuma (ranked 4660 p4p, 388 weight class) and Do You Really Want To Hurt (ranked 1283 p4p, 163 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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265 lbs
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285 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Akuma Te Kuma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Do You Really Want To Hurt!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Daniel Franklin and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
You Really Want To Hurt lands with a straight right. Te Kuma didn't see that one coming.
Te Kuma definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Te Kuma throws a poor cross that misses
and You Really Want To Hurt counters with a stiff right hand.
Te Kuma misses with a body shot.
Te Kuma throws a jab but it's blocked by You Really Want To Hurt.
You Really Want To Hurt tries to counter by closing the distance.
Te Kuma loads up on a big right hand but You Really Want To Hurt slips the punch.
Te Kuma misses with a two punch combination.
You Really Want To Hurt throws a hook but Te Kuma avoids it easily.
Te Kuma lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but You Really Want To Hurt circles away quickly and effectively.
You Really Want To Hurt misses with the combination.
Te Kuma throws a lazy uppercut
and You Really Want To Hurt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
You Really Want To Hurt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Te Kuma throws a big shot that misses.
You Really Want To Hurt connects with a nice looking jab.
You Really Want To Hurt's coach down at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on You Really Want To Hurt's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Te Kuma misses with a few strikes there.
You Really Want To Hurt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Te Kuma stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Te Kuma misses with an uppercut.
You Really Want To Hurt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from You Really Want To Hurt.
You Really Want To Hurt just leaning against Te Kuma, taking a breather.
Te Kuma misses with some punches.
You Really Want To Hurt is pushing Te Kuma up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
You Really Want To Hurt content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Te Kuma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The referee calls for You Really Want To Hurt to work.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from You Really Want To Hurt.
You Really Want To Hurt continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Do You Really Want To Hurt.
Te Kuma misses with a hook.
You Really Want To Hurt looks to score with a jab to the body but Te Kuma is just out of range.
You Really Want To Hurt works the jab nicely.
You Really Want To Hurt slips under a jab.
You Really Want To Hurt is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Te Kuma with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Te Kuma there.
Te Kuma looks to score with a jab to the body but You Really Want To Hurt is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Te Kuma is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Te Kuma wants to clinch.
Te Kuma throws a sloppy body shot
and You Really Want To Hurt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
You Really Want To Hurt jabs Te Kuma to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You Really Want To Hurt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
You Really Want To Hurt catches Te Kuma with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
You Really Want To Hurt darts in and clinches Te Kuma up against the cage.
You Really Want To Hurt lands with a left to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as You Really Want To Hurt takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Te Kuma misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from You Really Want To Hurt.
Te Kuma is breathing heavily.
Te Kuma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
You Really Want To Hurt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Te Kuma.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You Really Want To Hurt lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for You Really Want To Hurt.
You Really Want To Hurt works on Te Kuma's body with a couple of short punches.
You Really Want To Hurt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
You Really Want To Hurt stalling.
You Really Want To Hurt presses Te Kuma against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on You Really Want To Hurt - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
You Really Want To Hurt lands a body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on You Really Want To Hurt - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
You Really Want To Hurt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Te Kuma is rocked!
You Really Want To Hurt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Te Kuma.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
You Really Want To Hurt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
You Really Want To Hurt is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
You Really Want To Hurt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Te Kuma or not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You Really Want To Hurt stalls.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as You Really Want To Hurt takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd are getting on You Really Want To Hurt's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Do You Really Want To Hurt.
You Really Want To Hurt misses with a jab, cross combination.
You Really Want To Hurt has managed to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
You Really Want To Hurt lands a shot to the body.
You Really Want To Hurt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
You Really Want To Hurt slowing the pace effectively.
Te Kuma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from You Really Want To Hurt on the inside.
You Really Want To Hurt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oh Te Kuma is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
You Really Want To Hurt unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Te Kuma! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but You Really Want To Hurt is unloading with more strikes now! Te Kuma drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Do You Really Want To Hurt!
Our winner, Do You Really Want To Hurt, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tracy Minaj (ranked 711 p4p, 100 weight class) and Virgil Van Dijk (ranked 1272 p4p, 171 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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181 lbs
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184 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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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
6 - 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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Virgil Van Dijk!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Michael Johnstone and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Minaj is looking to clinch.
A jab lands there for Minaj.
Nice straight punches there by Van Dijk. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Van Dijk.
Van Dijk scores with a leg kick.
Tracy Minaj seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Dijk misses with a head kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Minaj is defended easily by Van Dijk.
Minaj uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Dijk.
A big left from Van Dijk misses.
Van Dijk wants to land a leg kick but Minaj is out of range.
Van Dijk lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Dijk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Minaj loads up on a big right hand but Van Dijk slips the punch.
Minaj throws a hook to the side of Van Dijk's head but Van Dijk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Minaj ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Dijk moves away.
Minaj uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Dijk.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Van Dijk. Minaj shrugs it off though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Dijk works the jab nicely.
Minaj dives in for a single leg takedown but Van Dijk sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Minaj swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Minaj is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Dijk.
Minaj stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van Dijk.
Minaj throws a hook but Van Dijk avoids it easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Minaj blocks the leg kick.
Minaj uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Dijk.
Van Dijk stuns Minaj with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Van Dijk misses the shot to the body.
Van Dijk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Minaj shoots in for a double leg but Van Dijk sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tracy Minaj. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Minaj waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Dijk.
Horrible takedown attempt by Minaj or perhaps it was just good defense by Van Dijk, which made it look bad.
Van Dijk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Minaj doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Dijk connects with a solid leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Dijk misses with a hook. Minaj ducked under it nicely.
Minaj fails in his attempt to clinch.
Minaj fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Minaj looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Minaj misses with a hook to the body
and Van Dijk counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Minaj! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Virgil Van Dijk!
In his post fight interview, Virgil Van Dijk started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Iti Malia (ranked 893 p4p, 123 weight class) and Derrick Johnson (ranked 463 p4p, 64 weight class). Iti Malia could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Derrick Johnson's chin.
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180 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Iti Malia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Derrick Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Michael Johnstone and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Malia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Malia circles away easily
and Malia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from Malia misses.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Malia is out of range.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Malia sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
Malia throwing a counter right hand but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Malia swivels and escapes.
Iti Malia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derrick Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws a hook but Malia avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Malia misses its intended target.
Malia lands a big right hand that sends Johnson crashing to the mat! Malia stays standing though and waves Johnson back to his feet!
Johnson is rocked!
Johnson 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.
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!
Malia moves out of range of the strikes.
Malia throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson with the counter takedown but Malia avoids it easily.
Malia sends Johnson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Malia is motioning to the referee to let Johnson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Malia finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malia knocks out Johnson with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Malia before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Malia picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Iti Malia!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Cobra (ranked 746 p4p, 103 weight class) and Bryan Mayhem (ranked 435 p4p, 62 weight class). Kyle Cobra has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Basic striking
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kyle Cobra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bryan Mayhem!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Dirk Anderson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayhem tries to sprawl but Cobra drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Cobra throwing shots but Mayhem is blocking nicely.
Cobra is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Cobra looking to finish with strikes here!
Mayhem tries to hold on but Cobra postures up.
Cobra postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mayhem looks a forlorn figure.
Mayhem felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Cobra misses with a head shot.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cobra with a couple of short strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BOOM! Cobra connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Mayhem is rocked!
Cobra softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Mayhem is out cold! Cobra jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyle Cobra!
A victorious Kyle Cobra thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Giampaolo Turturro (ranked 508 p4p, 75 weight class) and Sultan Yusupov (ranked 1256 p4p, 183 weight class). Giampaolo Turturro had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Giampaolo Turturro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sultan Yusupov!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, David Hoff and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turturro moves into the clinch successfully.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Turturro fails to pull guard.
Turturro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yusupov to keep the fight standing.
Yusupov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Turturro pulls guard effortlessly.
Yusupov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Turturro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yusupov wants to control from the top but Turturro keeps moving.
Turturro is pulling down on Yusupov's head to control his posture.
Yusupov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turturro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Turturro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yusupov is one step ahead there.
Yusupov wants to control from the top but Turturro keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turturro is looking for a triangle but Yusupov pushes his legs off easily.
Yusupov tries to free his leg and advance position but Turturro is retaining full guard.
Turturro is trying to keep Yusupov in close.
Yusupov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turturro is keeping the position for now.
Turturro is looking for a triangle but Yusupov pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yusupov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turturro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yusupov passes Turturro's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Yusupov is trying to work for a kimura but Turturro is defending well.
Yusupov wants to pass the guard but Turturro is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Turturro is trying to maintain the position but Yusupov is very close to passing his half guard.
Yusupov wants to free his trapped foot but Turturro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Yusupov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Turturro sees it coming and defends easily.
Turturro tries to roll over but Yusupov keeps him under control.
Yusupov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Turturro is working to get back to half guard.
Yusupov is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Turturro has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Yusupov is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Turturro is surviving well by controlling Yusupov's body position as best he can.
Yusupov wants to take Turturro's back here but Turturro is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yusupov wants to control the pace but Turturro is squirming around nicely.
Turturro sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Yusupov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Turturro doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Yusupov.
Turturro gets back to full guard.
Turturro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yusupov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yusupov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Turturro managing to control the position.
Turturro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yusupov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Yusupov trying to control the position from guard on top but Turturro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yusupov 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.
Turturro wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Yusupov 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.
Yusupov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turturro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Turturro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yusupov stopping the sweep attempt from Turturro.
Turturro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turturro wants to control from the top but Yusupov keeps moving.
Turturro has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sultan Yusupov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Turturro tries to close the distance and clinch but Yusupov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Turturro has closed the distance and engaged Yusupov in a clinch.
Yusupov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Turturro moves into the clinch.
Yusupov misses with a punch to the body.
Turturro jumps guard but Yusupov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Turturro tries to pull guard but Yusupov holds him up against the cage and eventually Turturro drops back down to his feet.
Yusupov slows down the pace here.
Turturro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yusupov to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giampaolo Turturro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yusupov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yusupov cracks a nice hook into Turturro's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yusupov. Turturro does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turturro clinches up with Yusupov and pushes him back against the cage.
Turturro jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yusupov walks away with a smile on his face. Turturro gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Yusupov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Yusupov counters with a straight right hand.
Turturro has been working on his balance at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Yusupov.
Turturro darts in and clinches Yusupov up against the cage.
Turturro jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yusupov walks away with a smile on his face. Turturro gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Turturro tries to clinch but Yusupov moves away
and Yusupov counters with a nice uppercut.
Turturro tries to clinch but Yusupov moves away
and Yusupov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turturro closes the distance but Yusupov moves to the side
and Yusupov counters with a nice uppercut.
Turturro on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turturro clinches with his opponent.
Turturro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Yusupov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Turturro has him pressed against the cage.
Turturro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Turturro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yusupov to keep the fight standing.
Turturro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stalling in the clinch from Yusupov.
Yusupov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Turturro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yusupov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Yusupov taking a breather.
Yusupov taking a breather.
Turturro pulls guard.
Turturro is trying to control the position but Yusupov postures up.
Turturro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yusupov is aware though and is defending well.
Turturro trying to keep a closed guard but Yusupov is proving a slippery customer.
Yusupov trying to control the position from guard on top but Turturro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yusupov stopping the sweep attempt from Turturro.
Turturro looking for a guillotine here but Yusupov defends easily.
Turturro can't keep his opponent in guard - Yusupov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Yusupov is working for a kimura but Turturro is defending it quite comfortably.
Turturro is pressing down on Yusupov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Yusupov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Turturro's guard.
Sultan Yusupov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Turturro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yusupov wants to free his trapped foot but Turturro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turturro is refusing to be controlled, as Yusupov sits in half guard.
Yusupov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Turturro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Yusupov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've been informed that Yusupov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Yusupov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Turturro is just riding it out for now. Yusupov eventually gives up the hold.
Yusupov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Turturro actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yusupov works his way into side control.
Turturro is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Yusupov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sultan Yusupov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Turturro tries to move into range but Yusupov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Yusupov scores with a jab.
Turturro tries to clinch but Yusupov moves away
and Yusupov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turturro closes the distance looking to clinch
and Yusupov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yusupov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turturro closes the distance but Yusupov moves to the side
and Yusupov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Turturro thinking.
Turturro closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turturro has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Yusupov uses from the top position.
Yusupov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Yusupov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Yusupov trying to control the position from guard on top but Turturro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yusupov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Turturro looking to control.
Yusupov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turturro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Turturro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yusupov pushes down on Turturro's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Turturro trying to control but Yusupov postures up.
Turturro actively working from the bottom here.
Yusupov wants to take a breather but Turturro is having none of it.
Giampaolo Turturro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yusupov prevents Turturro from improving his position.
Yusupov is looking for a kimura but Turturro is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Yusupov to get the leverage.
Turturro works his way to full guard. Good work.
Yusupov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Turturro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yusupov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Turturro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yusupov defends it easily.
Yusupov tries to free his leg and advance position but Turturro is retaining full guard.
Turturro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yusupov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Yusupov trying to control the position from guard on top but Turturro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sultan Yusupov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turturro wants to sweep here but Yusupov controlling him for the moment.
Turturro being controlled here, momentarily.
Turturro controls Yusupov momentarily but Yusupov frees himself.
Turturro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yusupov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
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.
Turturro working a defensive guard here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Turturro moves to clinch but Yusupov breaks away
and Yusupov counters with a nice body shot.
Turturro drives through and clinches with Yusupov against the cage.
Turturro decides to pull guard.
Yusupov tries to free his leg and advance position but Turturro is retaining full guard.
Turturro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Yusupov controls the pace.
Turturro wants to sweep here but Yusupov controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turturro is looking for a triangle but Yusupov pushes his legs off easily.
Yusupov is stalling in the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sultan Yusupov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yusupov 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sultan Yusupov!
A very excited looking Sultan Yusupov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oroku Saku (ranked 1123 p4p, 145 weight class) and Tyson James (ranked 101 p4p, 16 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Oroku Saku!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tyson James!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Peter Branson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James fails with the takedown
and Saku counters with an outside leg kick.
James tries for a takedown but Saku circles away easily
enabling Saku to counter with a crisp jab.
Saku is looking to slow James down with leg kicks.
Saku 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.
James shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Saku defends it nicely.
Oroku Saku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson James.
James tries for a takedown but Saku circles away easily
and Saku counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Saku.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Saku obliges.
James is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
James is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Saku gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
James takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Tyson James has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saku lands a knee to the body.
Saku lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saku lands a knee to the body.
James looks winded!
Saku prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saku landing knees to the head.
Saku lands an elbow that stopped James in his tracks for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Saku.
Saku unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A knee to the head by Saku.
Saku landing knees to the body.
Saku lands a damaging elbow.
Knees in the clinch landing for Saku.
James blocks a body shot from Saku.
Saku lands an elbow that stopped James in his tracks for a moment.
That has opened up Tyson James's cut even more.
Saku gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Saku lands an elbow inside that James shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Saku.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James wants to take the fight to the mat but Saku manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Saku creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through James's defenses.
The cut above Tyson James's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A body shot lands from Saku.
Saku landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Saku working James over with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Saku.
Saku lands an elbow inside.
James wants a takedown.
Saku landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Saku lands an elbow just above James 's eye.
Tyson James's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Saku scores a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saku connects with a nasty looking knee right to James's face.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tyson James's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Oroku Saku!
Oroku Saku is the new heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Oroku Saku, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stojan Kostic (ranked 287 p4p, 40 weight class) and Johnny Lawrence (ranked 300 p4p, 42 weight class). Kostic comes into the arena with Skabo - Mare batice blaring out of the sound system. Lawrence comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Sweep the Leg kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Stojan Kostic!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Johnny Lawrence!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Daniel Franklin and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawrence gets a clinch.
I was talking to Kostic's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lawrence working aggressively here.
Lawrence throws a punch but it's blocked by Kostic.
Kostic is trying to pull guard but Lawrence has him pressed against the cage.
Lawrence misses with a punch on the inside.
Kostic gets control of Lawrence's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kostic will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Lawrence wants to control from the top but Kostic keeps moving.
Kostic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lawrence doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lawrence manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lawrence trying to control the position from guard on top but Kostic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lawrence can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kostic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lawrence really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kostic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawrence is sitting in close to Kostic's body. Kostic has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Lawrence is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Lawrence is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Kostic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Stojan Kostic!
Stojan Kostic is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Stojan Kostic thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Johnny Lawrence had this to say: 'Hey Johnny! You're a cream puff!'.
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