Island Fights 12 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between KJ Marshal (ranked 5284 p4p, 451 weight class) and Robert Bartkiewicz (ranked 5234 p4p, 449 weight class). Robert Bartkiewicz is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Marshal
vs
Bartkiewicz

178 cm
26
188 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
26
190 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, KJ Marshal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Robert Bartkiewicz!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, David Hoff and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bartkiewicz misses with a head kick.
Marshal misses with a body shot.

Marshal shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bartkiewicz napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Marshal working the head and body with strikes.
Marshal lands a decent elbow from side control.
Marshal grinds an elbow into Bartkiewicz's temple.
Bartkiewicz is looking to regain half guard here but Marshal keeps moving and retains side control.
Marshal working away.
Bartkiewicz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Bartkiewicz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartkiewicz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Marshal trying to control the action but Bartkiewicz is working from the bottom.
Bartkiewicz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bartkiewicz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Marshal's best efforts.
Marshal stalling.
Bartkiewicz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bartkiewicz is refusing to be controlled, as Marshal sits in half guard.
Marshal lands with a punch from half guard.
Nice strikes from Marshal there.
Marshal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bartkiewicz keeps working.
Marshal seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bartkiewicz trying to control from the bottom.
Marshal lands with a punch from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartkiewicz holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Bartkiewicz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Marshal wants to control from the top but Bartkiewicz keeps moving.
Bartkiewicz trying to control the position.
Marshal stands and throws Bartkiewicz's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Marshal is chipping away with strikes.
Marshal is working Bartkiewicz over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bartkiewicz tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Marshal presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Marshal punishing his opponent with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Marshal cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Marshal putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

Bartkiewicz is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marshal postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bartkiewicz looks a forlorn figure.
Bartkiewicz is still in real trouble! Can Marshal finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bartkiewicz is in all sorts of trouble here.

Marshal working for a guillotine from mount but Bartkiewicz is in no mood to give up.
Bartkiewicz seems to have recovered his senses.
Marshal landing punches.
Bartkiewicz tries to hold on but Marshal postures up.
Marshal lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bartkiewicz hang on?
Bartkiewicz is looking to get to half guard.
The referee warns Bartkiewicz that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

KJ Marshal dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Marshal misses with an uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Bartkiewicz. Those never looked like landing.
Bartkiewicz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marshal as he avoids it easily.

Marshal shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bartkiewicz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Marshal tries to free his leg and advance position but Bartkiewicz is retaining full guard.
Marshal trying to control the position from guard on top but Bartkiewicz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bartkiewicz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marshal is one step ahead there.

Bartkiewicz isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Marshal stacks Bartkiewicz on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Marshal!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshal working the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshal working the head and body with strikes.
Bartkiewicz taking a bit of punishment here - Marshal scoring with strikes.
Bartkiewicz tries to improve position but can't.
Marshal is working Bartkiewicz over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bartkiewicz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've been informed that Bartkiewicz has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Marshal wants to control but Bartkiewicz is keeping him busy.
Marshal has knee on belly and moves into mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshal looking to finish Bartkiewicz with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bartkiewicz!
Marshal lands with some strikes.
Marshal controlling his opponent.
Marshal scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bartkiewicz?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marshal postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Bartkiewicz in real trouble here! The ref calls for Bartkiewicz to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). KJ Marshal!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leon Lentz (ranked 5203 p4p, 447 weight class) and Jack Baker (ranked 6207 p4p, 488 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Lentz
vs
Baker

178 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

179 cm
25
188 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Brawler
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Leon Lentz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jack Baker!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Michael Johnstone and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lentz pinned against the cage. Lentz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lentz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lentz lands a slapping body shot.

Baker scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lentz is trying to escape back to his feet but Baker uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Baker trying to control the position but Lentz is working away.
Lentz is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Baker wants to stand but Lentz is controlling his arm.
Lentz is looking for a sweep.
Lentz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lentz tries to get out of the position.
Lentz is not content to let Baker control the position.
Baker is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lentz will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Baker sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Lentz is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Lentz is looking to reverse the position.
Baker grinds an elbow into Lentz's temple.
Lentz is trying to buck Baker off.
Lentz tries to improve position but can't.
Baker wants to control but Lentz is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Baker is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lentz has escaped the position, nice work there.

Baker is working to tighten his grip on Lentz's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Lentz has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Baker is really squeezing tight and eventually Lentz passes out! Baker breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jack Baker!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nelis Mulder (ranked 3298 p4p, 387 weight class) and Dan Driscoll (ranked 3613 p4p, 417 weight class). Nelis Mulder has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Mulder
vs
Driscoll

178 cm
26
174 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

177 cm
25
165 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Experienced

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nelis Mulder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dan Driscoll!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Winston Alpacca and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mulder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Driscoll was well out of range. Poor timing from Mulder.
Driscoll drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mulder defends it well.
Mulder defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Driscoll.
Mulder changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Driscoll throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mulder's waist but Mulder gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Driscoll off to one side.

Mulder manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Driscoll on his heels. He'll look to pass Driscoll's guard now, I'm sure.
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.
Mulder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Driscoll swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Driscoll has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Buoy Training. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Driscoll trying to keep a closed guard but Mulder is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driscoll wants to sweep but no luck.
Mulder trying to control the position from guard on top but Driscoll is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Driscoll not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mulder is pushing down on Driscoll's leg trying to pass to half guard. Driscoll is fighting to maintain full guard but Mulder has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mulder is trying to control. Driscoll wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Mulder is looking for a kimura here.
Mulder is keen to just control but Driscoll is a slippery customer.
Mulder has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Mulder goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Driscoll turns into him and now he's in Mulder's guard.
Driscoll won't allow Mulder to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Driscoll slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Driscoll pushing down on Mulder's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Mulder looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mulder moves into full guard.
Driscoll trying to control but Mulder is working from the bottom.
Mulder lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Driscoll keeping moving, preventing Mulder from controlling successfully.
Mulder slips nicely into half guard.
Mulder wants to advance to full mount but Driscoll doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Mulder looking to pass the guard.
Driscoll tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mulder tries to free his leg and advance position but Driscoll is retaining full guard.

Driscoll had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mulder defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mulder works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mulder in particular looking to stall.
Mulder passes the guard and advances to mount!

Mulder is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Driscoll has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Driscoll!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mulder looking to hit a scissor sweep but Driscoll is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nelis Mulder dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Driscoll shoots for a double leg takedown but Mulder sprawls well. He's pushed Driscoll's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mulder swings for the body but Driscoll moves out of range.

Driscoll is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mulder's half guard.
Mulder tries to roll over but Driscoll keeps him under control.
Mulder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Driscoll can do to turn this around?
Driscoll looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mulder wants to sweep but Driscoll has passed to side control!
Driscoll remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mulder is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Driscoll wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mulder keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Driscoll prevents Mulder from improving his position.
Driscoll wants to control but Mulder is keeping him busy.
Mulder is looking to improve his position.
Mulder is trying to control but can't.
Driscoll takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mulder is looking to improve his position.

Mulder actively working from the bottom here.
Nelis Mulder overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Mulder actively working from the bottom here.
Driscoll is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mulder is looking for a sweep. Driscoll is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Driscoll is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mulder!
Driscoll looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Mulder is squirming around, avoiding Driscoll's attempts to control the action.
Driscoll controlling from the full mount.
Driscoll looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mulder working to try and regain half guard.
Mulder is squirming around, avoiding Driscoll's attempts to control the action.
Mulder is trying to escape the mount.
Driscoll working Mulder over with strikes here.
Driscoll sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mulder regains half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Driscoll trying to pass the guard but Mulder defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Driscoll in particular looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mulder is trying to get back to full guard.
Driscoll lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Driscoll showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Driscoll fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mulder manages to avoid it.
Driscoll goes for a double leg but Mulder avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mulder continues to drive forward.
Mulder is looking to counter punch.

Mulder is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Driscoll's half guard.
Mulder looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mulder is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Driscoll!
Mulder tries to control but Driscoll wriggling away.
Driscoll regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Mulder is looking for a kimura here.
Driscoll has his hands clasped together around Mulder's back. He's all about the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mulder trying to control from half guard but Driscoll is working away.

Mulder is looking for a kimura but Driscoll is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mulder to get the leverage.
Mulder keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Mulder seems to be looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mulder looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Driscoll is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mulder's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mulder's back!
Driscoll struggling to keep hold of the position.
Driscoll slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Driscoll doesn't have the hooks in and Mulder manages to turn into his guard.
Driscoll not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mulder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Driscoll is keeping the position for now.
Mulder is working hard here to advance position.
Driscoll trying to keep a closed guard but Mulder is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Driscoll isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mulder stacks Driscoll on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Mulder!
Driscoll regains half guard there - taking advantage of Mulder's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Driscoll trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Mulder controlling the position easily from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mulder looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Driscoll tries to improve his position but instead Mulder has taken his back!
Driscoll staying busy and making it hard for Mulder to control.

Driscoll defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Mulder is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Driscoll showing good submission defense here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nelis Mulder showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mulder has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nelis Mulder!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lance Mills (ranked 3236 p4p, 343 weight class) and Thomas King (ranked 6268 p4p, 497 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Mills
vs
King

168 cm
26
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
159 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lance Mills!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Thomas King!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Santiago Holmes and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

A momentary lapse in concentration from King enables Mills to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. King manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
King pulls Mills in close to prevent any damage.
King not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
King can't keep his opponent in guard - Mills advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Mills looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
King trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mills is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Mills is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and King defends it well.
Mills wants to lay and pray for a moment but King keeps working.
King moves into full guard.
Mills wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.

Mills drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and King dives on top into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
King sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mills's guard.
Mills is trying to get back to full guard.
King content to control rather than advance.
Mills trying to hold on to King's head to control him but King postures up.
King seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mills does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
My spies in Buoy Training inform me that King has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Mills gets back to full guard.
Mills keeping moving, preventing King from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mills keeping full guard, as King tries to pass.
King trying to control but Mills is working from the bottom.
King lands a couple of elbows.

Mills escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. King gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
King is stalling in the full guard.
King postures up and lands a big shot to Mills's brow.

King is posturing up here but Mills has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! King tries to roll out but it's too tight and King has to tap! Slick submission there by Mills!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lance Mills!
Lance Mills thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
24%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sleezy Mcweezy (ranked 6413 p4p, 554 weight class) and Muay Guy (ranked 6346 p4p, 552 weight class). Mcweezy's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, S.W. - Part TIime Love. Muay Guy will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Mcweezy
vs
Guy

180 cm
23
180 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

177 cm
26
167 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sleezy Mcweezy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Muay Guy!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, David Hoff and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mcweezy checks it well.

Guy closes the distance and clinches.
Guy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mcweezy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Guy tries a body shot but Mcweezy blocks it.
Guy tries to work over Mcweezy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Guy is trying to break the clinch but Mcweezy has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mcweezy.
Guy swings wildly with an uppercut but Mcweezy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mcweezy misses with a body punch.
Guy lands a body shot.
Guy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcweezy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mcweezy managing to block the knees to the body from Guy.
Guy with a knee to the head.
Guy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mcweezy blocks a body shot from Guy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy tries to land knees in the clinch but Mcweezy avoids the damage to the body.
Mcweezy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Guy working aggressively here.
Guy gets through Mcweezy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mcweezy has Guy pressed against the cage, preventing Guy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mcweezy blocks a body shot from Guy.
A head punch on the inside from Guy fails to land.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mcweezy.
Mcweezy can't find room to land a body shot as Guy controls the action.
Guy wants to break free but Mcweezy has control.
Mcweezy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short left from Guy.
Guy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mcweezy managing to block the knees to the body from Guy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Mcweezy has picked Guy up - he's going for a ride! Mcweezy dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Guy is trying to stand back up but Mcweezy is controlling him
Still in half guard, Mcweezy seems content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcweezy tries to pass to full mount but Guy defends it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mcweezy performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Guy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mcweezy misses the jab.
Mcweezy throws a looping overhand right but Guy ducks down to avoid it.
Guy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Guy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

Mcweezy shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Guy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Mcweezy controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Muay Guy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Mcweezy throws a hook but Guy avoids it easily.
Guy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mcweezy.
Sleezy Mcweezy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Guy finds it's way through Mcweezy's defenses.
A shot to the liver by Guy. Beautiful body shot.
Mcweezy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Guy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mcweezy takes a shot right to the bread basket.

Mcweezy moves into the clinch successfully.
Mcweezy takes a knee to the side of the body.
Guy misses with a punch to the body.
Guy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Guy misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Mcweezy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Guy.
Mcweezy keeps control of Guy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Guy can't find room to land a body shot as Mcweezy controls the action.
Guy tries to land knees in the clinch but Mcweezy avoids the damage to the body.
Guy lands a body punch.
Guy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Guy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Guy misses with a knee strike.
Guy is leaning against Mcweezy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Guy tries to work over Mcweezy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Guy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mcweezy.

Mcweezy has Guy pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Mcweezy pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Guy tumbling to the mat - Mcweezy dives into Guy's guard.
Mcweezy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcweezy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mcweezy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Guy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mcweezy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mcweezy forces his way into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mcweezy in particular looking to stall.
Mcweezy working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Guy's thigh. Guy counters though and makes it back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mcweezy tries to free his leg and advance position but Guy is retaining full guard.
Mcweezy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Mcweezy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Guy, pushing him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Guy.
Guy lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Guy tries to circle away but Mcweezy has him pinned against the cage.
Guy with a knee to the head.
Guy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mcweezy's elbow.
Guy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Muay Guy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Guy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mcweezy is able to avoid easily.

Mcweezy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mcweezy not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcweezy tries to pass to full mount but Guy defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcweezy controlling the action here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Guy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Guy lands with a good body shot.
Sleezy Mcweezy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mcweezy under the eye.
Guy lands with a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guy lands with a good body shot.
Muay Guy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Guy closes the distance and pushes Mcweezy back into the cage.
Guy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Guy misses with the head strike.
Muay Guy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Guy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mcweezy's elbow.
Mcweezy tries a body shot but Guy blocks it.
Guy misses with some punches.
Guy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Mcweezy gets a trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mcweezy controlling the action here.
Guy tries to kick Mcweezy off in order to stand up. Mcweezy Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcweezy postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Mcweezy taking a breather here.
Mcweezy tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Mcweezy happy to just control the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Mcweezy.
Sleezy Mcweezy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mcweezy is trying to ground and pound but Guy uses the momentary lack of control by Mcweezy to regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcweezy is figuring out what he wants to do next.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Muay Guy.
I've got Guy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muay Guy!
A very excited looking Muay Guy 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fred Freds (ranked 5273 p4p, 406 weight class) and Bob Goblin (ranked 6246 p4p, 440 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Freds
vs
Goblin

196 cm
25
235 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
244 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
Big right hand

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Likes musicals

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Fred Freds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bob Goblin!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, David Hoff and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freds lands with a good body shot.
Goblin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Freds defends it nicely.
Goblin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Freds thuds his right hand into Goblin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Freds tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goblin was well out of range. Poor timing from Freds.
Goblin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Freds loads up on a big right hand but Goblin slips the punch.
Goblin looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Freds throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Freds backs off Goblin throws a huge counter combo but Freds manages to avoid it all.
Freds fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Goblin has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Goblin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Freds uses from the top position.
Goblin is controlling Freds's posture.
Freds trying to stand up but can't free himself from Goblin's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goblin keeping moving, preventing Freds from controlling successfully.
Freds preventing the sweep.
Freds trying to control the position from guard on top but Goblin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goblin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Freds trying to control the position from guard on top but Goblin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goblin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Freds is one step ahead there.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Freds scores with a hook to the body. Goblin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Goblin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Freds keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Goblin throws a sloppy head kick and Freds moves out of range easily.
Freds steps in with a hook that catches Goblin right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Freds follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Goblin looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fred Freds!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Bessant (ranked 2050 p4p, 263 weight class) and John Reinhart (ranked 3280 p4p, 385 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Bessant
vs
Reinhart

180 cm
26
180 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

179 cm
25
179 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Very strong

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Bessant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Reinhart!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Winston Alpacca and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bessant misses with a hook.
Bessant punishes Reinhart's body with a nice straight punch.
Reinhart with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Bessant to counter with a crisp jab.
Bessant connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Reinhart's hands.

Reinhart is rocked!
Bessant fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Reinhart out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). John Bessant!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Javier Pinales (ranked 1292 p4p, 177 weight class) and Kylo Watne (ranked 3052 p4p, 375 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Pinales
vs
Watne

184 cm
26
184 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

176 cm
25
179 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Javier Pinales!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kylo Watne!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Bart Greer and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Watne closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pinales did well to prevent Watne getting side control.
Pinales wants to improve his position but Watne is controlling well.
Watne is trying to control. Pinales wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Watne has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Buoy Training. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Watne is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Watne trying to control from Pinales's half guard. Pinales has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Watne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pinales is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pinales has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watne advances position into side control!
Watne has knee on belly momentarily but Pinales bucks him off and regains half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Watne is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pinales is just riding it out for now. Watne eventually gives up the hold.

Watne is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pinales won't allow Watne to pass to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Watne is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Watne tries to control but Pinales wriggling away.
Pinales tries to hold on but Watne pushes him away.
Watne fails to take his opponent's back.
Pinales is trying desperately to improve position.
Watne with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinales tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Watne is looking to work his way around to Pinales's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Watne is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pinales wants to hold on but Watne pushes him away.
Watne mounts Pinales! Really nice guard pass there!
Pinales tries to hold on but Watne postures up.
Watne can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pinales is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watne is looking to work his way around to Pinales's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Watne can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pinales is looking to escape.
Watne moves to take his opponent's back.

Watne looking to break Pinales's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Pinales remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Watne will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Watne tries to get the hooks in deep but Pinales pushed the leg off.

Pinales showing good submission defense here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kylo Watne dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Pinales moves out of range as Watne strikes.

Watne manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pinales on his heels. He'll look to pass Pinales's guard now, I'm sure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pinales looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pinales keeping moving, preventing Watne from controlling successfully.
Kylo Watne has got the better of the ground game so far.
Watne wants to pass the guard but Pinales is keeping the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Pinales'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watne passes into half guard.
Watne is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinales holds on for dear life.

Watne goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Pinales is on top in guard.

Watne had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pinales defends it easily.

Pinales is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watne is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Watne is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Watne is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Watne seems to be working for a kimura but Pinales defends the submission attempt.
Pinales is holding on to half guard well.
Watne is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Pinales reverses the position - he's now on top in Watne's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Watne is on top in guard.

Pinales can't keep his opponent in guard - Watne advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Watne is just content to waste time from the top position. Pinales takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Pinales keeping moving, preventing Watne from controlling successfully.
Watne looking to pass the guard.
Watne is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Watne must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinales looking for a sweep. Not yet Pinales, not yet.
Watne wants to control from the top but Pinales keeps moving.
Pinales pulls Watne in close to his closed guard and prevents Watne from doing any damage or advancing position.
Watne looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pinales is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Watne lying in Pinales's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Pinales decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Watne taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Javier Pinales!
Javier Pinales retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Javier Pinales thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
24%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lucio Domicio (ranked 1699 p4p, 189 weight class) and Renato Da Silva (ranked 2954 p4p, 277 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Domicio
vs
Da Silva

171 cm
26
148 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

160 cm
25
153 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lucio Domicio!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Renato Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Santiago Holmes and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Domicio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Domicio has a takedown stuffed.
Renato Da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da Silva feints a jab promting Domicio to slip. Da Silva then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Domicio slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Domicio shoots and misses
and Da Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Domicio misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Da Silva counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Da Silva.
Da Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Domicio pulls guard effortlessly.

Domicio is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Da Silva has his hands clasped together but Domicio extends and breaks Da Silva's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Domicio.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lucio Domicio!
Lucio Domicio is the new featherweight champion!