NAFC The Isl.5 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Robertson (ranked 1830 p4p, 247 weight class) and Cliff Studebaker (ranked 2769 p4p, 354 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Robertson
vs
Studebaker

195 cm
25
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

184 cm
25
210 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very strong

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Andrew Robertson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Cliff Studebaker!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Daniel Franklin and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robertson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Studebaker's waist but Studebaker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Robertson off to one side.
Studebaker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Studebaker has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Studebaker throws the left hand but Robertson avoids the punch easily.
Robertson goes for a double leg but Studebaker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Studebaker continues to drive forward.

Studebaker drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Studebaker is in close to Robertson's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Robertson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Studebaker is aware though and is defending well.
Studebaker throwing strikes from guard but Robertson blocks nicely.
Robertson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Studebaker postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Robertson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Robertson looking for a guillotine here but Studebaker defends easily.

Robertson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Studebaker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Robertson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Robertson is breathing heavily.
Studebaker landing with the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Studebaker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Studebaker 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.
Studebaker advances to half guard.
Robertson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Studebaker postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Robertson is rocked!
Studebaker passes Robertson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Oh Robertson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Robertson actively working from the bottom here.
Robertson has hold of Studebaker's hands but Studebaker slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Studebaker lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Robertson quite badly. Robertson pulls Studebaker in close trying to recover. Studebaker postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Robertson on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Robertson doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cliff Studebaker!

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mack Mac (ranked 6647 p4p, 444 weight class) and Rogerio Duarte (ranked 6581 p4p, 440 weight class). Mack Mac has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Mac
vs
Duarte

210 cm
18
279 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

193 cm
18
270 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Heavy handed

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mack Mac!
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, Rogerio Duarte!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, David Hoff and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duarte shoots for a takedown but Mac saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mac throws a big counter combination but Duarte scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mac shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mac throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Duarte.
Mac gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A big left from Duarte misses.
Mac leaves Duarte with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mac went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

Mac rushes Duarte and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for Duarte to work.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Duarte.
Mac prevents a body shot from Duarte.
Duarte gets through Mac's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duarte tries to throw a body punch but Mac avoids it by throwing Duarte back against the cage.
Duarte stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Duarte should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Mac is looking for a takedown.
I was talking to Mac's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A right handed body shot lands from Duarte.

Mac breaks from the clinch.

Mac rushes Duarte and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Duarte slows down the pace here.

Duarte breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Duarte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mac tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Duarte paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Duarte misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mack Mac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rogerio Duarte.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mac uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duarte.
Mac fails in his attempt to clinch.
Duarte has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mac uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duarte.
Mac shoots in for a takedown but Duarte shows good takedown defense.
Mac thows a leg kick but Duarte checks it
enabling Duarte to counter with a crisp jab.
Duarte connects with a body shot.
Duarte thuds his right hand into Mac's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
No joy there for Duarte, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Duarte looks to move away, Mac throws a big counter combo but Duarte just gets out of the way.
Mac tries to score a power double leg takedown but Duarte sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mac somewhat.
Duarte looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mac is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duarte misses with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mac moves out of range as Duarte strikes.
Rogerio Duarte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duarte goes for a double leg but Mac avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mac continues to drive forward.
Duarte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mac moves away.
Mac takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Duarte looks for a takedown but Mac sprawls well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mac is defended easily by Duarte.
And Duarte tries to counter it with a takedown but Mac pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Duarte throws a body shot but no joy.
Mac shoots in for a takedown but Duarte shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Duarte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mac.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duarte swings for the body but Mac moves out of range.
Mac keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Duarte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mac moves away.
Mac tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Duarte manages to circle out of the way.
Mac displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Duarte.
Duarte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mac is looking to counter the offense by Duarte and move into the clinch.
Mac tries to bum rush Duarte with a series of wild strikes but Duarte uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little jabbing left from Duarte on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Duarte misses the target.
Duarte misses with a wild body shot.
Mac seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mac avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mac tries to counter by clinching up but Duarte breaks away and moves out of range.
Mac slips under a jab.
Mac throws a combination that misses
and Duarte counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rogerio Duarte dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Duarte misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Mac was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Duarte throws a body shot but no joy.
Mac tries to clinch up.
Mack Mac is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Duarte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Duarte connects with a body shot that sends Mac's belly button to the back.
Mac tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mac takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Duarte connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Duarte avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duarte jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Duarte lands a jab.
Duarte leaves Mac with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duarte slaps away a takedown attempt from Mac, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mac wants to clinch but Duarte slips to the side
and Duarte counters with a left to the body.
A jab from Duarte misses.
Mac appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mac tries to clinch but Duarte is having none of it.
Mac throws a body kick that misses.
Duarte works the jab nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duarte. Mac does a little dance to reset his feet.
Duarte shoots in looking for a takedown but Mac manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Duarte's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Duarte misses with a few strikes there.
Mac is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Duarte.
Mac tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Duarte manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Duarte keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mac bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Duarte has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Duarte fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mac slaps away a takedown attempt from Duarte, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mac displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Duarte throws out the jab.
Mac half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Duarte misses with a body shot.
Mac throws out a leg kick but Duarte moves out of range and Mac only half commits.
Mac will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mack Mac. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duarte misses with a wild body shot.
Mac attempts a counter takedown but Duarte avoids it well and moves away.
Mac stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mac wants it to stay on the feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mac tries to clinch but Duarte is having none of it.
Duarte appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mac is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Duarte.
Duarte throws a body punch but Mac moves out of range.
Mac misses with a jab, cross combination.
Duarte darts in looking for a takedown but Mac gets double underhooks and turns Duarte into the cage.
Duarte misses with a wild combination.
Mac moves to clinch but Duarte breaks away
and Duarte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good exchange - Duarte coming out on top.
Duarte swings for the body but Mac moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Mac.
Duarte is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mac with a body shot.
Duarte is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mac rather than just go for the knockout.
Duarte goes for a double leg but Mac avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mac continues to drive forward.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mac goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice cross by Duarte.
Duarte fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Duarte tests Mac's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mac avoids the body shot from Duarte.
Duarte dips to his left and cracks Mac with an uppercut!
Rogerio Duarte seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mac fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rogerio Duarte showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Nice takedown defense from Duarte. No joy for Mac on that attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Duarte as Mac shoots in.
Duarte changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mac with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Duarte to score with a decent uppercut.
Mac throws a head kick that misses.
Duarte throws a series of strikes that have Mac backpedaling.
Duarte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mac doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac ducks right into an uppercut from Duarte.
Duarte throws a hook to the side of Mac's head but Mac sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mac is looking for a counter combo.
Mac shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Duarte to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mack Mac. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duarte bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mac's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Duarte misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Mac.
Mac tries to counter with a takedown but Duarte is quick to defend against it.
Duarte lands a nice shot to the body.
Duarte swings for the body but Mac moves out of range.
Duarte cracks a nice hook into Mac's ribs.
Duarte lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duarte. Mac does a little dance to reset his feet.
Duarte takes a swing at Mac's ribcage but misses.
Duarte connects with a single shot there.
Duarte looks to land a left hand but Mac moved out of range nicely.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mac takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duarte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mac manages to avoid it.
Duarte paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Duarte changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mac tries to avoid it but Duarte manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mac to the ground. Mac escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duarte misses with a body shot.
Mac is looking for a counter combo.
Duarte looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Duarte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Duarte ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Duarte swats away the attempt to clinch by Mac.
Mac takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mac tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Duarte defends well and Mac ends up having to push Duarte into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Duarte throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Duarte throws an overhand right that lands on Mac's shoulder, as Mac tries to avoid the shot.
Duarte lands a nice shot to the body.
Duarte lands with a nice body punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duarte. Mac does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mac is looking for a counter combo.
Mac keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mac changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mac shoots for a takedown but Duarte saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mac takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Duarte connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mac momentarily.
Duarte bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mac with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Duarte to score with a decent uppercut.
Mac takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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!
Duarte fails with a takedown attempt.
Mac takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A lazy left from Duarte finds it's target.
Duarte throws a hook but Mac blocks it.
Mack Mac has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rogerio Duarte is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Duarte's corner calls for a 1-2. Duarte obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rogerio Duarte comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Duarte 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 26:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rogerio Duarte!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Miguel (ranked 24691 p4p, 605 weight class) and Sin Zhao (ranked 7417 p4p, 582 weight class). Miguel comes into the arena with tennessee whiskey blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Zhao's choice of entrance music: Bodies. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Miguel
vs
Zhao

187 cm
23
180 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

180 cm
25
178 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Hates pizza

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful

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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jorge Miguel!
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, Sin Zhao!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Winston Alpacca and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miguel misses with a few strikes there.
Zhao swats away the attempt to clinch by Miguel.
Zhao looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zhao takes one on the chin but seems OK.
No luck for Miguel with that takedown attempt.
Zhao tries to counter by closing the distance.
Miguel moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Miguel with that takedown attempt.

Miguel gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miguel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Miguel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Miguel looks for a takedown but Zhao sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorge Miguel. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Miguel has closed the distance and engaged Zhao in a clinch.
Miguel wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch on the inside from Miguel fails to land.

Miguel decides to pull guard.
Zhao landing with the ground and pound.
Zhao missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miguel wants to sweep but no luck.
Zhao lands a couple of elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhao lands a couple of digs.
Zhao is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zhao looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Zhao is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zhao landing some decent shots from guard.
Zhao postures up and lands a big shot to Miguel's brow.
Zhao trying to control but Miguel is working from the bottom.
Zhao scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Miguel is rocked!
Zhao scoring with punches to the head and body.
Oh Miguel is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhao lands a couple of digs.
Zhao stands up over Miguel, holding on to his feet. Zhao throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Miguel is out cold! Zhao lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sin Zhao!
Sin Zhao seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregori Baikov (ranked 3587 p4p, 427 weight class) and Bless Blastez (ranked 3144 p4p, 395 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Baikov
vs
Blastez

185 cm
25
211 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

187 cm
25
210 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gregori Baikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bless Blastez!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Peter Branson and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Blastez instigates a clinch.
Baikov prevents a body shot from Blastez.
Baikov working aggressively here.
Blastez struggles to land a body shot inside as Baikov controls his hands.
Baikov blocks an uppercut.
Baikov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blastez misses with the head strike.
Blastez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Blastez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baikov misses with the head strike.
Baikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Blastez.
Blastez working aggressively here.
Blastez misses with a punch on the inside.
Baikov scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blastez.
Blastez lands a right hand.
Blastez lands a body shot.
Blastez working some nice short punches in the clinch.

It looks like Gregori Baikov has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baikov.
Blastez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blastez throws a head punch that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blastez throws a punch but it's blocked by Baikov.
Blastez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blastez misses with the head strike.
Blastez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Blastez misses with some punches.
Baikov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good body shot from Blastez.
Baikov trying to stall but Blastez improves his position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baikov.
Good body shot from Blastez.
Blastez digs a right hand underneath Baikov's ribcage. Baikov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Blastez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Baikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Blastez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blastez lands a nice uppercut.
Blastez misses with some punches.
Baikov 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.
Blastez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Blastez misses with some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baikov.
Baikov has a couple of punches blocked by Blastez.
Baikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baikov misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blastez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baikov blocks an uppercut.
Blastez tries to throw a body punch but Baikov avoids it by throwing Blastez back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baikov.
Baikov wants to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blastez.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baikov.
Blastez misses with a punch on the inside.
Blastez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Baikov.
Blastez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Blastez tries to work over Baikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baikov stalling in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blastez lands with a short shot to the head.
Baikov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Blastez is keeping busy.
Baikov blocking some punches.
Baikov misses with the head strike.
Blastez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Baikov.
Blastez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Blastez lands a shoulder strike.
Blastez misses with a punch to the body.
Blastez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blastez lands a nice uppercut.
Blastez swings wildly with an uppercut but Baikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've been informed that Blastez has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Blastez misses with a body punch.
Baikov trying to stall but Blastez improves his position.
Baikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blastez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baikov misses with some punches.
Blastez struggles to land a body shot inside as Baikov controls his hands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blastez throws a head punch that misses.
Blastez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blastez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Baikov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Blastez is keeping busy.
A short left from Blastez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baikov lands a nice uppercut.
Baikov blocks a body shot from Blastez.
Blastez throws a head punch that misses.
Blastez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blastez lands an uppercut.

Baikov is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Baikov fails to land.
Oh Baikov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Blastez misses with the head strike.
Blastez has a couple of punches blocked by Baikov.
Baikov seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baikov.
Blastez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blastez effectively controlling the action here.
Blastez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blastez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blastez misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bless Blastez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gregori Baikov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Baikov misses with a body kick.
Baikov throws a shot to the body.
Gregori Baikov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Blastez moves into range and clinches up with Baikov.
Baikov throws a head punch that misses.
Blastez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Baikov just leaning against Blastez, taking a breather.
Blastez has Baikov pushed against the cage.
Blastez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blastez misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baikov.
Blastez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baikov can't find room to land a body shot as Blastez controls the action.
Blastez working aggressively here.
Blastez struggles to land a body shot inside as Baikov controls his hands.
Baikov looking to slow down the pace here.
Blastez misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blastez.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baikov misses with the head strike.
Blastez struggles to land a body shot inside as Baikov controls his hands.
Baikov slows down the pace here.
Blastez tries to work over Baikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Blastez misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Blastez.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blastez.
Blastez tries a body shot but Baikov blocks it.
Baikov blocking some punches.
Blastez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Blastez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Blastez tries to work over Baikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blastez working aggressively here.
Baikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Blastez.
Blastez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blastez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Blastez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Baikov stalling in the clinch but Blastez improves position.
Blastez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blastez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Blastez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blastez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blastez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baikov lands with a right to the head.
Blastez misses with a punch on the inside.
Blastez lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Baikov to his knees! Blastez keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bless Blastez!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Walter Hairyman (ranked 1553 p4p, 218 weight class) and Jonathan Boaler (ranked 1623 p4p, 227 weight class). Jonathan Boaler told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Hairyman
vs
Boaler

185 cm
25
210 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
212 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Walter Hairyman!
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, Jonathan Boaler!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Sandra Marshall and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boaler shoots in for a double leg but Hairyman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hairyman wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Boaler doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hairyman counters with a three punch combo that has Boaler backing up. Boaler nods at Hairyman to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice takedown defense from Hairyman. No joy for Boaler on that attempt.
We've been told by Hairyman's head coaches at Island Hammers Fight Camp that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Walter Hairyman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Boaler.
Boaler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hairyman swivels and escapes.
Jab, jab by Hairyman - just one landing.
Boaler fails with the takedown
and Hairyman counters with a one-two to the body.

Boaler is rocked!

Boaler pushes Hairyman up against the cage in a clinch.

Boaler successfully pulls guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Boaler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hairyman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hairyman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hairyman trying to stand up but can't free himself from Boaler's guard.

Boaler throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hairyman escapes and throws Boaler's legs to the side, diving into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boaler struggling a bit here.

Hairyman decides to stand up, so the ref orders Boaler to his feet.
Boaler fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hairyman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hairyman lands with a good body shot.

Boaler shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hairyman can't keep his opponent in guard - Boaler advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hairyman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Boaler on the ground.
Hairyman is controlling Boaler's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Boaler is looking to advance position but Hairyman won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Boaler wants to work for an arm triangle but Hairyman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Boaler seems to be looking for submissions.
Hairyman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hairyman tries to get out of the position.
Boaler uses his free foot to push down on Hairyman's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hairyman.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Boaler has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Hairyman is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jonathan Boaler!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Trevor Martinez (ranked 25212 p4p, 495 weight class) and Royce Peyton (ranked 25262 p4p, 513 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Martinez
vs
Peyton

180 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

178 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Trevor Martinez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Royce Peyton!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Bart Greer and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Peyton gets the takedown into side control.
Martinez looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Martinez trying to remain calm as Peyton controls from the top position.
Peyton creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Martinez seems a little lost for a moment, as Peyton dominates the positioning.

Peyton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Martinez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Peyton controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Peyton decides to stand up, so the ref orders Martinez to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peyton scores with a nice body kick.

Peyton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Peyton slows down the pace here.

Peyton manages to break the clinch.

Peyton closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Peyton controlling the position from side mount.

Peyton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Peyton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Peyton decides to stand up, so the ref orders Martinez to his feet.
Peyton lands a head kick. Martinez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Peyton scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Martinez is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peyton just content to control the position.
Oh Martinez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Peyton working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martinez is letting Peyton control him for a moment.
Peyton scores with punches from side control.
Martinez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Peyton in side control, just content to control the action for now.

Peyton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Peyton controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Peyton decides to stand up, so the ref orders Martinez to his feet.

Peyton closes the distance and clinches.
Peyton is stalling here.

Peyton tightens his grip and picks Martinez up, before dumping him to the ground. Martinez manages to land in guard.
Peyton is standing up over Martinez. Martinez looks to escape but Peyton dives into side control.
Martinez seems to have got his legs back now.

Peyton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Peyton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Martinez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Peyton tries to advance to mount but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Royce Peyton dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Peyton moves into range and clinches up with Martinez.
Martinez looking for a takedown.

Peyton breaks from the clinch.
Peyton lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Martinez backs up against the cage.

Peyton gets the takedown into side control.
Peyton tries to advance to mount but can't.
Peyton controlling from side mount.
Peyton is putting a hurting on Martinez here, landing some big shots from side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peyton lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Peyton in side control, just content to control the action for now.

Peyton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Peyton scoring with punches and elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Peyton stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Peyton is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Martinez's half guard.
Martinez pushes Peyton off but Peyton dives into side control.
A lull in the action here.

Peyton has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Peyton closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Martinez to the mat! Martinez manages to get full guard.
Peyton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Peyton stands and steps away. Martinez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Peyton bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.

Peyton rushes Martinez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Peyton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Peyton moves into range and clinches up with Martinez.

Peyton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Martinez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

Martinez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
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!
Peyton advances to half guard.
Peyton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Peyton is taking a breather. Martinez 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Royce Peyton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Peyton throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Peyton changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Martinez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Peyton in side control, just content to control the action for now.

Peyton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Peyton stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Peyton scores with a takedown into Martinez's guard.
Martinez being controlled here, momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peyton connects with a couple of short punches.

Peyton gets to his feet - Martinez follows without any prompting.
Peyton bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.

Peyton feints and as Martinez raises his hands in defense, Peyton changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Peyton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Peyton wants to pass the guard but Martinez is keeping the position.
Peyton showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peyton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Peyton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Peyton changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Martinez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peyton moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Peyton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Peyton decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Peyton instigates a clinch.

Peyton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Peyton.
Peyton lands some shots froms side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Royce Peyton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Peyton 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Royce Peyton!