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IFA 13:04 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mohammed Baly (ranked 7389 p4p, 452 weight class) and Theodore Nouveau (ranked 4196 p4p, 374 weight class). Mohammed Baly has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mohammed Baly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Theodore Nouveau!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Sandra Marshall and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baly shoots in for a takedown but Nouveau shows good takedown defense.
Nouveau drives through and clinches with Baly against the cage.
Nouveau stalling in the clinch.
Baly drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nouveau gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Baly tries for a takedown but Nouveau manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohammed Baly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nouveau is trying to trip Baly. He has hold of a leg but Baly is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Nouveau persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Nouveau scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nouveau drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Baly manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nouveau has Baly in his guard.
Nouveau is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Baly defends well.
Nouveau looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baly not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Baly avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Baly lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nouveau keeping moving, preventing Baly from controlling successfully.
Nouveau looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Baly cracks Nouveau with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Baly is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nouveau is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Baly scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nouveau throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Nouveau wants to sweep but no luck.
Baly throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nouveau works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Baly is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nouveau keeping moving, preventing Baly from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baly throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Nouveau is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nouveau strikes from his own guard.
Baly trying to control the position from guard on top but Nouveau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Baly misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nouveau misses with a takedown attempt - Baly sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nouveau gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Baly manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nouveau trying to control but Baly is working from the bottom.
Nouveau won't allow Baly to sweep him here.
Nouveau postures up.
Baly keeping full guard, as Nouveau tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nouveau won't allow Baly to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baly has a closed guard, preventing Nouveau from standing up.
Baly keeping moving, preventing Nouveau from controlling successfully.
Baly avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Theodore Nouveau dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nouveau shoots in but Baly avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nouveau looking to score a takedown here. Baly is defending well but Nouveau drives through and ends up in Baly's guard.
Nouveau postures up.
Nouveau has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Temp Spar Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Nouveau wants to pass the guard but Baly is keeping the position.
Nouveau throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Baly holds on and takes a little breather.
Nouveau has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nouveau with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nouveau working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nouveau trying to control but Baly is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baly is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Baly is working hard here to advance position.
Baly looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Baly is trying to control the position but Nouveau postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Baly looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mohammed Baly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nouveau shoots in and bounces Baly off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baly avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Baly working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nouveau.
Nouveau chips away with some ground and pound.
Baly looking to control.
Nouveau looking to sit in guard and control but Baly gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nouveau wants to sweep here but Baly controlling him for the moment.
Baly avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nouveau has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Baly won't allow Nouveau to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baly is looking to work some ground and pound but Nouveau has wrist control.
Nouveau preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nouveau is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nouveau wants to control but Baly passes easily into half guard.
Nouveau on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Baly passes into side control, despite Nouveau's attempt to control the position.
Nouveau is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nouveau sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nouveau wants to get back to full guard.
Baly is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nouveau misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Baly looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nouveau looking for submissions off his back.
Nouveau is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nouveau looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Baly prevents Nouveau from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Theodore Nouveau 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!
Baly closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nouveau circles away.
Baly misses with a takedown
and Nouveau counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nouveau.
Baly is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nouveau gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohammed Baly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baly has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nouveau is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nouveau tries to score a body lock takedown but Baly shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nouveau decides to pull guard.
Baly has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Baly looking to pass the guard.
Nouveau has his foot on Baly's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Baly works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baly throwing strikes from guard but Nouveau blocks nicely.
Baly working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nouveau throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Nouveau not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nouveau working for submissions but it's allowed Baly to get to half guard.
Nouveau is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Baly pulls his head out easily.
Baly drops an elbow to the side of Nouveau's head.
Nouveau has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Baly is working away from the top position though.
Baly not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nouveau is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Baly scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nouveau is trying to control but can't.
Baly scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nouveau wants to get back to full guard.
Baly is trying to control the action in half guard but Nouveau is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Baly takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nouveau trying to control from the bottom.
Baly controlling the action here.
Nouveau is staying active underneath Baly, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baly slaps away a takedown attempt from Nouveau, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nouveau dives in and scores a takedown into Baly's guard.
Baly keeping moving, preventing Nouveau from controlling successfully.
Baly is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Theodore Nouveau has got the better of the ground game so far.
Baly working a defensive guard but Nouveau manages to pass into side control anyway.
Nouveau is looking to take a break and control but Baly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Theodore Nouveau is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baly can't do much from the bottom here.
Nouveau trying to control the action but Baly is working from the bottom.
Baly trying to remain calm as Nouveau controls from the top position.
Baly dodges the ground and pound from Nouveau.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nouveau is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Baly has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nouveau tries to advance to mount but Baly denies him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Theodore Nouveau comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nouveau has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Theodore Nouveau!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Guedes (ranked 985 p4p, 146 weight class) and Girbby Mobubadanu (ranked 4966 p4p, 506 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Paulo Guedes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Girbby Mobubadanu!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Dirk Anderson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guedes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mobubadanu on the side of the head.
Guedes misses the shot to the body.
Mobubadanu drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Guedes defends it well.
Mobubadanu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Guedes has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Temp Spar Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Guedes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Paulo Guedes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guedes displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Girbby Mobubadanu has been cut.
Guedes connects with a body shot.
Guedes throws a big shot that misses.
Guedes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mobubadanu moves away from the strike by Guedes.
Guedes connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guedes lands a nice looking body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Guedes.
Guedes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Guedes misses with a wild body shot.
And Mobubadanu tries to counter it with a takedown but Guedes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jab, jab by Guedes - just one landing.
Guedes is looking to wear down Mobubadanu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mobubadanu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheers as Guedes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mobubadanu doesn't seem phased though.
Guedes lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guedes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Guedes throws a low kick but Mobubadanu avoids it.
Mobubadanu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Guedes works over Mobubadanu's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guedes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mobubadanu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Guedes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mobubadanu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Guedes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Guedes. Beautiful body shot.
Paulo Guedes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A right-left combo lands from Guedes.
Guedes misses with a leg kick
and Mobubadanu counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Guedes!
Guedes tries to bench press Mobubadanu off him but Mobubadanu keeps the position.
Guedes on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Guedes tries to get out of the position.
Guedes is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mobubadanu is controlling him well.
Guedes trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guedes wants to control but Mobubadanu postures up.
Guedes is trying to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Guedes tries a low kick but Mobubadanu avoids it.
And Mobubadanu tries to counter it with a takedown but Guedes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Guedes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mobubadanu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guedes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Guedes lands a jab to Mobubadanu's midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Guedes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Girbby Mobubadanu's cut.
That's time! Guedes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Guedes lunges at Mobubadanu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mobubadanu's hand.
Mobubadanu walks into a jab.
Mobubadanu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Guedes dips to his left and cracks Mobubadanu with an uppercut!
Guedes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mobubadanu doesn't seem bothered though.
Guedes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mobubadanu can do to turn this around?
Guedes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guedes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mobubadanu was well out of range. Poor timing from Guedes.
Guedes scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mobubadanu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Guedes throws out the jab.
Mobubadanu dodges the punch combination from Guedes.
Mobubadanu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Guedes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Guedes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mobubadanu. That did some damage!
Guedes wants to slow Mobubadanu down by chopping away at his legs.
Mobubadanu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mobubadanu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guedes misses with a hook.
Guedes lands a head shot.
Guedes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mobubadanu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A telegraphed right hand from Guedes misses the target.
Mobubadanu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Guedes scores with the left hand. Mobubadanu knows he should have avoided that one.
Guedes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mobubadanu at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guedes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mobubadanu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Guedes lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mobubadanu ducks under a wild hook from Guedes.
A punch combination from Guedes misses.
Mobubadanu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A telegraphed right hand from Guedes misses the target.
Mobubadanu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Guedes lands with a hook. Mobubadanu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Guedes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mobubadanu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mobubadanu checks a leg kick.
Mobubadanu walks into a straight right hand from Guedes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guedes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Guedes thows a leg kick but Mobubadanu checks it
and Mobubadanu counters with a shoot takedown. Guedes fights it but they end up in guard.
Guedes looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mobubadanu passes into side control.
Guedes is looking to regain half guard here but Mobubadanu keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Guedes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Girbby Mobubadanu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Mobubadanu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Guedes throws a looping overhand right but Mobubadanu ducks down to avoid it.
Guedes swinging wildly here.
Guedes tries to work over Mobubadanu's front leg with a kick but Mobubadanu checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guedes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jab from Guedes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guedes throws a low kick, looking for Mobubadanu's leg but Mobubadanu calmly moves out of range.
Mobubadanu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Guedes, as that shot connected.
Mobubadanu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mobubadanu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Guedes.
Mobubadanu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Guedes.
Mobubadanu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Guedes thuds a left hand into Mobubadanu's body.
Guedes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mobubadanu drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Guedes defends it well.
Guedes throws a jab but it's blocked by Mobubadanu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mobubadanu avoids the body shot from Guedes.
Guedes scores with the left hand. Mobubadanu knows he should have avoided that one.
Guedes misses with a straight left.
Mobubadanu with the counter takedown but Guedes avoids it easily.
Guedes looks to score with a jab to the body but Mobubadanu is just out of range.
Mobubadanu feints the counter takedown.
Guedes misses with a wild body shot.
And Mobubadanu tries to counter it with a takedown but Guedes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Guedes stuns Mobubadanu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mobubadanu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guedes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Guedes works Mobubadanu's body with a nice hook.
Mobubadanu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Guedes with a nice cross.
Guedes lands with a hook. Mobubadanu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Guedes misses with a wild body shot.
Paulo Guedes is winning the standup battle so far.
Guedes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mobubadanu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mobubadanu drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Guedes defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guedes lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Guedes cracks Mobubadanu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Good work by Mobubadanu as he checks the leg kick.
Mobubadanu with the counter takedown but Guedes avoids it easily.
Guedes throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guedes moves into range and connects with a jab.
Guedes throws a right and a left that Mobubadanu avoids nicely.
Mobubadanu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Guedes cracks Mobubadanu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Girbby Mobubadanu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paulo Guedes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Guedes throws a leg kick but Mobubadanu checks it.
And Mobubadanu tries to counter it with a takedown but Guedes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Guedes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Guedes, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:26
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Guedes!
A very excited looking Paulo Guedes 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gustav Ahr (ranked 1250 p4p, 141 weight class) and Pedro Rocha Barros (ranked 2479 p4p, 250 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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152 lbs
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149 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 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 - 4 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Pedro Rocha Barros!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Peter Branson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rocha Barros uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahr.
Ahr throws a looping overhand right but Rocha Barros ducks down to avoid it.
Rocha Barros swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ahr shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rocha Barros's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rocha Barros has his foot on Ahr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ahr works his way back into a safe position though.
Ahr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ahr lands a couple of elbows.
Rocha Barros wants to sweep but no luck.
Ahr throwing strikes but missing.
Rocha Barros utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ahr lands a couple of elbows.
Ahr is working Rocha Barros over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rocha Barros is trying to keep Ahr in close.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ahr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocha Barros trying to control the position.
Rocha Barros looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ahr is one step ahead there.
Rocha Barros is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rocha Barros has his foot on Ahr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ahr works his way back into a safe position though.
Rocha Barros is looking for a triangle but Ahr pushes his legs off easily.
Rocha Barros has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ahr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ahr landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rocha Barros escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ahr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahr lands a couple of digs.
Ahr stands up over Rocha Barros, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ahr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rocha Barros's head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rocha Barros is on top in guard.
Ahr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahr postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rocha Barros is trying to keep Ahr in close.
Rocha Barros is looking for a triangle but Ahr pushes his legs off easily.
Ahr is in close to Rocha Barros's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rocha Barros is trying to keep Ahr in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahr lands a couple of digs.
Ahr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ahr connects with a couple of short punches.
Ahr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rocha Barros working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ahr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Rocha Barros is tightening it up a little... Ahr has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Ahr reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Ahr taps out! Nice BJJ there by Rocha Barros!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Pedro Rocha Barros!
Our winner, Pedro Rocha Barros, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ren Askcrew (ranked 1513 p4p, 197 weight class) and Nicholas Petrone (ranked 1811 p4p, 232 weight class). Ren Askcrew is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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169 lbs
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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 - 7 - 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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nicholas Petrone!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Peter Branson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrone shoots in and gets a takedown into Askcrew's guard.
Askcrew keeping full guard, as Petrone tries to pass.
Petrone stopping the sweep attempt from Askcrew.
Petrone is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Askcrew wants to stand up but Petrone is controlling him.
Petrone controlling from the top position.
Askcrew lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askcrew trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Askcrew wants to control from the top but Petrone keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrone is pulling down on Askcrew's head. It's preventing any offense from Askcrew, at least for the moment.
Petrone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Askcrew looking to pass the guard.
Petrone pulls Askcrew in close to prevent any damage.
Askcrew throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Petrone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Petrone pulls Askcrew in close to prevent any damage.
Askcrew wants to pass the guard but Petrone is keeping the position.
Askcrew advances to half guard.
Petrone is pressing down on Askcrew's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrone controlling Askcrew's posture.
Petrone keeping moving, preventing Askcrew from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Askcrew tries to free his leg and advance position but Petrone is retaining full guard.
Askcrew wants to control from the top but Petrone keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A punch lands to the side of Petrone 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Askcrew closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Askcrew's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Petrone's coach down at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Petrone's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Askcrew dives in and grabs Petrone's left leg, looking for a takedown. Petrone pushes down on Askcrew's head and hops out.
Askcrew shoots in and drives through. Petrone sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrone dives in for a single leg takedown but Askcrew sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nicholas Petrone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Askcrew shoots in but Petrone avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Petrone drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Askcrew defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ren Askcrew. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petrone dives in and grabs Askcrew's left leg, looking for a takedown. Askcrew pushes down on Petrone's head and hops out.
Petrone looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Askcrew seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Petrone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Askcrew swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Petrone not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Askcrew tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Askcrew has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Petrone can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Askcrew has his foot on Petrone's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Petrone works his way back into a safe position though.
Petrone controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ren Askcrew will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Askcrew tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Petrone swivels and escapes.
Askcrew rushes Petrone and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Askcrew has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Petrone regains guard immediately.
Askcrew passes Petrone's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Petrone controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Ren Askcrew overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Petrone is continuing to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrone looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askcrew wants to take a breather but Petrone is having none of it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Petrone manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Petrone bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Askcrew's guard.
Petrone controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrone thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Petrone showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrone scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Petrone is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Petrone is looking for a kimura here.
Petrone not doing much here.
Askcrew wants to improve his position but Petrone is controlling well.
Petrone seems to be working for a kimura but Askcrew defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Askcrew trying to hold on to Petrone's head to control him but Petrone postures up.
Petrone tries to pass to full mount but Askcrew defends it.
Petrone is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Petrone controlling from mount.
Petrone is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Askcrew has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Askcrew!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petrone has Askcrew pulled in close to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nicholas Petrone will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Petrone displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Askcrew.
Petrone shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Askcrew tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Petrone manages to circle out of the way.
Petrone looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Petrone content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Askcrew flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Petrone controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askcrew is trying to get back to full guard.
Petrone performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrone is pressing down on Askcrew's thigh, looking to free his foot. Askcrew is holding on for now.
Petrone is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Askcrew tries to roll over but Petrone keeps him under control.
Petrone controlling the action here.
That's two 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.
Petrone is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Askcrew sees it coming and defends easily.
Petrone stalling.
Askcrew wants to improve his position but Petrone is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrone is taking a breather. Askcrew says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Petrone is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Askcrew sees it coming and defends easily.
Askcrew trying to control here.
Askcrew is looking to improve his position.
Petrone in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Askcrew tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Petrone!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nicholas Petrone!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Richard Richards (ranked 2913 p4p, 289 weight class) and Aslanbek Barayev (ranked 1118 p4p, 124 weight class). Barayev has chosen Antirespect - There as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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148 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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Brawler
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Richard Richards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Aslanbek Barayev!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Santiago Holmes and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barayev moves into range and clinches up with Richards.
Richards has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Barayev is trying to keep an underhook but Richards manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Richards is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Barayev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Richards keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Barayev's head.
Richards might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Richards postures up.
Barayev has his feet on Richards's thighs here. He's pushed Richards off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Richards screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aslanbek Barayev!
Aslanbek Barayev 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Blood (ranked 583 p4p, 72 weight class) and Macho Man Savage (ranked 1159 p4p, 140 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Man Savage's choice of entrance music: Hey Freakshow!. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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160 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ivan Blood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Macho Man Savage!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Peter Branson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man Savage takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Blood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blood looks to throw the jab but Man Savage is out of range.
Man Savage lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Man Savage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blood throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blood. Man Savage does a little dance to reset his feet.
Man Savage looks to land a body kick but Blood moved away.
Blood jabs Man Savage to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Blood throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Man Savage on the side of the head.
Blood looks to land a left hand but Man Savage moved out of range nicely.
Blood thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blood 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.
Man Savage throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Man Savage looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blood slips under a jab.
Man Savage misses with an uppercut. Blood saw that one coming.
Blood wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Man Savage pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Blood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man Savage dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Man Savage lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blood circles away quickly and effectively.
Blood steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Man Savage.
Man Savage misses with a hook
and Blood counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Man Savage throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blood sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blood slips a jab from Man Savage.
Man Savage takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Man Savage throws a hook but Blood blocks it.
Man Savage will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Man Savage getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Man Savage closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Man Savage lands a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blood is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Man Savage.
Blood moves away from the strike by Man Savage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blood wants to clinch up but Man Savage keeps it at a distance.
Man Savage uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Blood has time to react.
Blood takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Man Savage looks to land a right hand but Blood moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Blood on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Man Savage misses the target.
Man Savage throws a sloppy head kick and Blood moves out of range easily.
Man Savage on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Blood throws a body shot but no joy.
Blood throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Blood slips under a jab from Man Savage.
Blood is looking to counter the offense by Man Savage and move into the clinch.
Man Savage slips under a jab.
Man Savage throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blood sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blood lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Blood walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Man Savage.
Man Savage misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Man Savage throws out the jab.
Blood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blood tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Man Savage cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Man Savage swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Man Savage thows a left - swing and a miss!
Man Savage listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Man Savage shoots in looking for a takedown but Blood manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Man Savage's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Man Savage needs to keep his hands up - Blood had a free shot at his head there.
Blood moves away from the strike by Man Savage.
Blood throws a good cross that connects.
A combination from Man Savage does no damage.
Man Savage cracks Blood with an open hand slap.
Man Savage with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man Savage connects with a body shot that sends Blood's belly button to the back.
Man Savage swings widly with a right hand
and Blood counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man Savage throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Blood wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Man Savage.
Good standup being displayed there by Man Savage as he connects with a hook.
Blood throws a poor cross that misses
and Man Savage counters with a nice uppercut.
Blood has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Man Savage finds it's way round the side to connect with Blood's head.
Man Savage throws a lazy uppercut
letting Blood counter with a right hand.
Blood defending well as Man Savage loads up on a big left hand.
Man Savage throws a predictable looking body shot
and Blood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blood lands with an uppercut that bounces Man Savage off the cage and back into range.
Blood is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Man Savage throws out a powerful jab.
Blood takes one to the side of the head.
Man Savage throws a wild body kick that Blood sees coming a mile off.
It looked like Blood was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Man Savage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blood loads up on a big right hand but Man Savage slips the punch.
Man Savage swings for the body but Blood moves out of range.
Blood slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Macho Man Savage dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Man Savage throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blood counters with a nice uppercut.
Blood takes one on the button.
Blood steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Man Savage.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Man Savage lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blood.
Blood throws a head punch that misses.
Blood throws a head punch that misses.
Man Savage throws a head punch that misses.
Blood lands a left hand.
Man Savage misses with a short punch on the inside.
Man Savage tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blood's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blood is leaning against Man Savage and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Man Savage's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Blood digs a right hand into Man Savage's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Man Savage's gas tank.
Blood working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Man Savage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man Savage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man Savage misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blood tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Man Savage's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Man Savage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Man Savage.
Blood lands a hook that snaps the head of Man Savage backwards.
Blood working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Blood misses with a punch on the inside.
Blood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blood lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Man Savage tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blood's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Man Savage.
Blood lands a nice uppercut.
Blood doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Man Savage misses with the head strike.
Blood blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blood lands a body punch.
Blood keeps control of Man Savage as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Blood blocks an uppercut.
Blood lands a body punch.
Blood tries a body shot but Man Savage blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blood misses with a punch on the inside.
Man Savage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blood lands a shoulder strike.
Blood keeps control of Man Savage as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Blood scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Blood lands a left hand that snaps the head of Man Savage backwards.
Blood scores with a shoulder strike.
Blood lands a right hand.
Man Savage working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Blood.
Still in the clinch, Blood scores with a nice short uppercut.
Blood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blood misses with some punches.
Man Savage misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blood can't find room to land a body shot as Man Savage controls the action.
Man Savage misses with a body punch.
Blood lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Man Savage breaks from the clinch.
Blood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Man Savage was well out of range. Poor timing from Blood.
Man Savage is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man Savage gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Man Savage misses with a looping right.
Man Savage forces Blood back against the cage and clinches.
Man Savage lands a left hand.
Blood lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ivan Blood has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Man Savage is breathing heavily.
Blood lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Blood is leaning against Man Savage and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Blood lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Blood on the inside.
Blood softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Man Savage struggles to land a body shot inside as Blood controls his hands.
Blood lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Man Savage is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blood lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Man Savage is still on wobbly legs! Can Blood finish him?
Man Savage misses with a punch to the body.
Blood lands with a left to the head.
Man Savage misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blood lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man Savage working aggressively here.
Blood lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Blood lands a right hand that snaps the head of Man Savage backwards.
Blood lands a nice uppercut.
Man Savage blocks an uppercut.
Blood lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Man Savage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blood drops Man Savage onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Man Savage is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Blood creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Man Savage with a big uppercut! Man Savage tries to clinch up but Blood pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Man Savage to the mat! Man Savage covers up and Blood unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ivan Blood!
A very excited looking Ivan Blood made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Macho Man Savage had this to say: 'Ohhh, yeaahhh!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Scar Ambe (ranked 1018 p4p, 122 weight class) and James Smith (ranked 1390 p4p, 162 weight class). Ambe comes to the cage accompanied by Gunna - The World is Yours. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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160 lbs
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164 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Scar Ambe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, James Smith!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Santiago Holmes and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith shoots in and drives through. Ambe sprawls well.
Smith drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ambe tries to bench press Smith off him but Smith keeps the position.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Ambe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ambe takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Smith working the head with strikes.
Ambe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smith looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Smith scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ambe to see if he's OK.
Ambe gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ambe wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ambe on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ambe has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ambe tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
Smith lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Smith looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ambe with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Smith trying to mount his opponent but Ambe defends it.
Ambe wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ambe on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Smith is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ambe is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is nestled in close to Ambe, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Smith is nestled in close to Ambe, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ambe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Smith is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Smith scoring with some ground and pound.
Ambe keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Ambe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ambe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith is working Ambe over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Smith is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Smith preventing the sweep.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smith distracts Ambe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith distracts Ambe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ambe has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.
Ambe is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Ambe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith lands a couple of digs.
Smith landing some decent shots from guard.
Ambe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smith cracks Ambe with a solid left hand.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Ambe keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith chips away with some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ambe is on top in guard.
Ambe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Ambe from controlling successfully.
Smith keeping full guard, as Ambe tries to pass.
Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ambe is aware though and is defending well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard.
Smith postures up.
Ambe wants to stand and escape but Smith is having none of it.
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Smith dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Ambe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ambe quickly recovers to half guard.
Ambe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ambe has an active guard here but Smith has managed to pass into half guard.
Ambe wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Smith scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ambe looking for submissions off his back.
Smith working the head and body with strikes.
Ambe with the active half guard here but Smith passes nicely into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith working the head with strikes.
Smith connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ambe some visible discomfort.
Ambe is trying to work for a sweep but Smith has mounted him!
Smith postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ambe looks a forlorn figure.
James Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith unloading with bombs!
Smith landing shots from mount.
Ambe is rocked!
Smith lands a couple of good shots and Ambe has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Oh Ambe is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Ambe grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
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!
Smith scores with punches and elbows.
Ambe rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ambe tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
Smith looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ambe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ambe seems to have got his legs back now.
Smith drops an elbow to the side of Ambe's head.
Ambe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ambe keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith chips away with some ground and pound.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ambe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith scoring with punches to the head and body.
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ambe's head.
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ambe working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
Smith wants to control from the top but Ambe keeps moving.
Ambe is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
Smith works over Ambe with some ground and pound from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ambe's head.
Smith lands a couple of digs.
Smith landing some decent shots from guard.
Ambe wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Smith postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Smith pushing down on Ambe's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ambe is trying to stand up here but Smith is controlling him well.
Ambe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ambe wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Smith shoots for a takedown but Ambe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ambe appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Ambe misses the target.
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ambe circles away.
Ambe is looking to counter the offense by Smith and move into the clinch.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Ambe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ambe is looking to counter punch.
Scar Ambe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Smith.
Smith darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ambe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
Smith prevents Ambe from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ambe is trying to escape back to his feet but Smith uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Smith controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ambe is looking to regain half guard here but Smith keeps moving and retains side control.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ambe looks to move to half guard but instead Smith has passed into mount! Damn!
Ambe is trying to escape the mount.
Smith looking to finish Ambe with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ambe!
Smith lands with some strikes.
Ambe is looking to get to half guard.
Ambe is bucking up trying to escape but Smith cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
BOOM! Smith connects with a massive shot to the dome!
It looks like Scar Ambe has been cut.
Smith drops a big elbow. That's hurt Ambe! More shots from Smith and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Smith!
Scar Ambe spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck all ya lll'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jormungand Bolverk (ranked 773 p4p, 110 weight class) and Luther Jackson (ranked 187 p4p, 30 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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190 lbs
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197 lbs
14 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jormungand Bolverk!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Luther Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Bolverk as Jackson shoots in.
Bolverk works the jab nicely.
It looks like Luther Jackson has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Bolverk misses the target.
Bolverk has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jackson jumps guard but Bolverk turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bolverk lands a body punch.
Bolverk lands a shot to the body.
Bolverk lands a nice uppercut.
Jackson is trying to pull guard but Bolverk turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jormungand Bolverk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luther Jackson.
Jackson fails to pull guard.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson jumps guard and drags Bolverk to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bolverk passes into half guard.
Jackson regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've been hearing good reports from Bolverk's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Jackson looking for a guillotine here but Bolverk defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bolverk controls the pace.
Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bolverk controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jackson has his feet on Bolverk's thighs here. He's pushed Bolverk off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Bolverk screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luther Jackson! Luther Jackson retains his middleweight title!
Luther Jackson 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Litill Bjornsson (ranked 107 p4p, 19 weight class) and Dirk Kutaz (ranked 638 p4p, 74 weight class). Dirk Kutaz will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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165 lbs
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Litill Bjornsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dirk Kutaz!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Winston Alpacca and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kutaz avoids the body shot from Bjornsson.
Kutaz throws out a counter right but Bjornsson avoids it with no problem.
Bjornsson looks to clinch
and Kutaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bjornsson scores with a jab to the head.
Bjornsson lands a nice shot that snaps Kutaz's head back.
A big right from Bjornsson misses.
Kutaz throws a hook but Bjornsson avoids it easily.
Kutaz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kutaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kutaz in his tracks.
Kutaz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bjornsson moves away from the strike by Kutaz.
Bjornsson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kutaz at a distance.
Bjornsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Litill Bjornsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjornsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kutaz.
Kutaz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bjornsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kutaz.
Bjornsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Kutaz counters with a stiff right hand.
Bjornsson throws a big shot that misses.
Bjornsson misses with a hook
and Kutaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bjornsson scores with a nice right hand.
A left lands for Bjornsson.
Bjornsson misses with a straight right.
Kutaz throws out a counter right but Bjornsson avoids it with no problem.
Bjornsson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Kutaz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bjornsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kutaz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson lands a nice hook to Kutaz's body. Kutaz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bjornsson misses with a left hand
and Kutaz counters with a stiff right hand.
Bjornsson misses with a right hand
and Kutaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bjornsson throws a looping overhand right but Kutaz ducks down to avoid it.
Kutaz ducks under a wild hook from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson misses with a lunging right hand
and Kutaz counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bjornsson. Kutaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice side step and Kutaz releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bjornsson lands with an overhand left.
Kutaz misses with a straight left.
Kutaz moves out of range as Bjornsson strikes.
Kutaz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bjornsson momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kutaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bjornsson.
Kutaz might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bjornsson misses with an uppercut.
Bjornsson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kutaz working aggressively here.
Bjornsson jumps guard.
Bjornsson working a defensive guard here.
Kutaz controlling from the top position.
Bjornsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kutaz lying in Bjornsson's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Bjornsson decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Kutaz taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Litill Bjornsson!
Litill Bjornsson retains his lightweight title!
Litill Bjornsson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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