The Island Season 9, 265 lbs, Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kaz Fujita (ranked 2729 p4p, 0 weight class) and Downwith Drago (ranked 261 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Fujita
vs
Drago

180 cm
27
265 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

180 cm
27
265 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kaz Fujita!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Downwith Drago!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Michael Johnstone and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drago shoots in for a takedown but Fujita shows good takedown defense.
Drago on the wrong end of a nice jab.

It looks like Downwith Drago has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fujita uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Drago fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Fujita sends Drago crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Fujita is motioning to the referee to let Drago up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Drago is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fujita fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Drago square on the jaw! Damn, Drago is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kaz Fujita!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Mayhem (ranked 300 p4p, 0 weight class) and Turd McPherson (ranked 563 p4p, 0 weight class). Turd McPherson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Mayhem
vs
McPherson

175 cm
20
243 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

225 cm
27
292 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bryan Mayhem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Turd McPherson!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Winston Alpacca and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mayhem gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mayhem digs a right hand underneath McPherson's ribcage. McPherson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mayhem lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McPherson is trying to drag Mayhem to the mat but Mayhem just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mayhem throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McPhersons head.
Mayhem digs a right hand underneath McPherson's ribcage. McPherson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McPherson's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on McPherson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mayhem lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McPherson backwards.
Mayhem is working McPherson over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Mayhem.
McPherson looks winded!
Mayhem lands a left hand.
McPherson has Mayhem pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mayhem manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mayhem lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mayhem working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mayhem lands a right hand that snaps the head of McPherson backwards.
McPherson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mayhem fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bryan Mayhem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Turd McPherson.
Mayhem cracks McPherson with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends McPherson tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Mayhem pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! McPherson is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bryan Mayhem!
Bryan Mayhem decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oroku Saku (ranked 533 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kylo Jahr (ranked 2134 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Saku
vs
Jahr

200 cm
27
245 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

189 cm
26
280 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Great elbows
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Oroku Saku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kylo Jahr!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Winston Alpacca and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saku lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Saku attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've been told by Saku's head coaches at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice sprawl there from Saku as Jahr shoots in.
Nice sprawl there from Saku as Jahr shoots in.
Jahr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Oroku Saku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kylo Jahr.
Jahr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jahr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Jahr feints and as Saku raises his hands in defense, Jahr changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Saku has his foot on Jahr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jahr works his way back into a safe position though.
Saku will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jahr passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jahr tries to move into full mount but can't pass Saku's legs.
Saku gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jahr wants to take Saku's back here but Saku is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Saku tries to lock up and control but Jahr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jahr is looking to work his way around to Saku's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Saku is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Saku defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jahr.
Saku is desperately trying to improve his position but Jahr has a good base and remains in mount.
Jahr wants to control the pace but Saku is squirming around nicely.
Jahr avoids the attempt from Saku to control.
Jahr wants to take Saku's back but he can't do it this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saku is looking to improve his position but Jahr isn't that keen on the idea.
Saku knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jahr on the ground.
Saku wants to control but Jahr is having none of it.
Jahr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Saku is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Jahr is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Saku can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Saku tries to lock up and control but Jahr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Jahr working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Saku prevents Jahr from taking his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jahr jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Saku manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Jahr wants to control but Saku is keeping him busy.
Saku tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jahr wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Jahr has an Americana. Saku didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Jahr is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Jahr hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kylo Jahr!
A pretty intense looking Kylo Jahr took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Cobra (ranked 102 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bailey Blue (ranked 1863 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyle Cobra could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bailey Blue's chin.

Cobra
vs
Blue

195 cm
27
270 lbs
13 - 3 - 0

178 cm
27
238 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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 13 - 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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bailey Blue!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Daniel Franklin and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Blue is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cobra's half guard.
Blue looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cobra keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cobra tries to get to full guard but Blue has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blue lands with a punch from half guard.
Cobra is trying to get back to full guard.
Cobra has hold of Blue's hands but Blue slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ground and pound from Blue.
Cobra works his way to full guard. Good work.
Blue missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cobra lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Cobra wants to control from the top but Blue keeps moving.
Cobra throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Blue not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Blue is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cobra stays in close to Blue's body and controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blue not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Blue seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Blue keeping moving, preventing Cobra from controlling successfully.
Blue is controlling Cobra's posture.
Cobra in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cobra throws a big right hand that misses.
Cobra postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Blue looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cobra puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Cobra tries to pass the half guard into mount. Blue knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Blue wants to improve his position but Cobra is controlling well.
Cobra is thwarting Blue's attempts to control the position.
Cobra scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobra sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Blue defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cobra throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Blue wants to get back to full guard.
Blue is doing well to control the position and prevent Cobra from advancing to side control.
Cobra not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Blue wants to control but Cobra is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cobra not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Blue keeping control of the position.
Cobra is thwarting Blue's attempts to control the position.
Cobra trying to control the action but Blue is working from the bottom.
Blue wants to control but Cobra is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cobra prevents Blue from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobra trying to control from half guard but Blue is working away.
Cobra thows a huge punch but Blue dodges it nicely.
Blue is staying active underneath Cobra, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cobra thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Blue is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Cobra prevents Blue from improving his position.
Blue is pressing down on Cobra's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cobra distracts Blue with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blue is on top in guard.

Blue must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Blue won't allow Cobra to sweep him here.
Cobra has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cobra keeping moving, preventing Blue from controlling successfully.
Cobra 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.
Blue scoring with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cobra trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Blue stands up over Cobra, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Blue working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cobra manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Blue manages to get himself to full guard.

There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blue is on top in guard.

Blue trying to control but Cobra is working from the bottom.
Blue lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Blue landing with the ground and pound.
Blue is working Cobra over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cobra tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cobra is working hard here to advance position.
Blue trying to control but Cobra is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bailey Blue will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Blue is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cobra.
Blue loads up on a big right hand but Cobra slips the punch.
Cobra shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Blue pinned against the cage. Blue gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cobra tries to clinch up.

Cobra shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cobra lands strikes from half guard.
Blue trying to control here.
Cobra tries to pass to full mount but Blue defends it.
Cobra wants to take a breather but Blue is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blue is trying to get back to full guard.
Blue is still trying to improve position.
Blue tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Cobra has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Cobra misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Blue has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blue wants to hold on but Cobra pushes him away.
Cobra throwing strikes here but Blue is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Cobra misses with a head shot.
Cobra fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Blue is working to get back to half guard.
Cobra throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Cobra with good strikes from the mount here!
Blue wants to control but Cobra is having none of it.
Cobra pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Blue wants to hold on but Cobra pushes him away.
Blue is bucking up trying to escape but Cobra cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

It looks like Bailey Blue has been cut.
Cobra working Blue over with strikes here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cobra throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Blue regains half guard.
Cobra lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cobra not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cobra seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Blue wants to control but Cobra is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Cobra seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cobra looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cobra slips a nice elbow through Blue's hands, connecting with Blue's forehead.

That has opened up Bailey Blue's cut even more.
Blue regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kyle Cobra overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cobra wants to pass the guard but Blue is keeping the position.
Blue managing to control the position.
Blue is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blue wants to control the position but Cobra says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Cobra not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Blue trying to control here.
Cobra thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Blue trying to get back to full guard but Cobra takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Cobra is in the full mount, landing strikes.

The cut above Bailey Blue's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bailey Blue's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kyle Cobra!
An out of breath Kyle Cobra thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.