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NAFC: The Isl 6 Warren v Drago PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Clark Trejo (ranked 4884 p4p, 385 weight class) and Graham Handcliffe (ranked 6504 p4p, 432 weight class). Graham Handcliffe has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Clark Trejo's chin.
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157 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Clark Trejo!
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, Graham Handcliffe!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Handcliffe drives through with a takedown into guard.
Handcliffe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Trejo trying to keep a closed guard but Handcliffe is proving a slippery customer.
Handcliffe trying to control but Trejo is working from the bottom.
Handcliffe looking to sit in guard and control but Trejo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handcliffe wants to stand up but Trejo is controlling him.
Trejo trying to control but Handcliffe is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trejo postures up.
Trejo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Handcliffe managing to control the position.
Handcliffe lands some strikes from the bottom.
Trejo trying to control but Handcliffe is working from the bottom.
Trejo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Trejo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Handcliffe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Trejo trying to control but Handcliffe is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Handcliffe looking for a guillotine here but Trejo defends easily.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Handcliffe can't get the takedown.
Handcliffe scores with a hook to the body.
Handcliffe manages to break the clinch.
Trejo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Handcliffe checks a leg kick nicely.
Trejo misses with a looping left.
As Trejo backs off Handcliffe throws a huge counter combo but Trejo manages to avoid it all.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Handcliffe closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Trejo quickly recovers to half guard.
Handcliffe wants to stand up but Trejo has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Handcliffe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Trejo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Trejo is trying to maintain the position but Handcliffe is very close to passing his half guard.
Handcliffe keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Trejo misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Trejo is staying active underneath Handcliffe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Trejo gets back to full guard.
Handcliffe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Trejo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Handcliffe has managed to get both his arms back between Trejo's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Handcliffe showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Handcliffe wants to pass the guard but Trejo is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trejo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Handcliffe is aware though and is defending well.
Trejo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Handcliffe wanted to stand there but Trejo had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Graham Handcliffe will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Handcliffe looks for a takedown but Trejo sprawls well.
Handcliffe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Trejo, pushing him back against the cage.
Handcliffe drops down looking for an ankle pick but Trejo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Graham Handcliffe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Handcliffe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Trejo.
No luck for Handcliffe with that takedown attempt.
Clark Trejo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Graham Handcliffe.
Handcliffe pushes Trejo up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handcliffe has Trejo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Trejo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Trejo prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trejo is trying to pull guard but Handcliffe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Handcliffe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Trejo has Handcliffe up against the cage in a clinch.
Trejo prevents the takedown attempt.
Handcliffe has clasped his hands together around Trejo's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Trejo manages to get back to half guard.
Trejo gets full guard.
Handcliffe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Trejo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Handcliffe trying to move into half guard but instead Trejo has managed to sweep!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trejo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Trejo's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Trejo postures up.
Trejo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trejo postures up.
Handcliffe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trejo is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trejo trying to control the position from guard on top but Handcliffe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trejo 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.
Trejo is pushing down on Handcliffe's leg trying to pass to half guard. Handcliffe is fighting to maintain full guard but Trejo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Handcliffe looking for submissions off his back.
Handcliffe looking for submissions off his back.
Trejo is trying to control the action in half guard but Handcliffe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
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.
Trejo 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.
Handcliffe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Trejo is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trejo is trying to control. Handcliffe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Handcliffe is looking to escape.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Clark Trejo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Trejo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Trejo closes the distance and clinches.
Handcliffe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Handcliffe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Trejo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Handcliffe, pushing him back against the cage.
Handcliffe drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Trejo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Trejo stalling against the cage.
Handcliffe goes for a takedown in the clinch but Trejo prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trejo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Handcliffe.
Clark Trejo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Graham Handcliffe.
Trejo tries a body shot but Handcliffe blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handcliffe breaks from the clinch.
Graham Handcliffe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Handcliffe closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Handcliffe lands in his opponent's guard.
Trejo trying to keep a closed guard but Handcliffe is proving a slippery customer.
Handcliffe is looking to stand up but Trejo won't let him.
Trejo pulls Handcliffe in to control the position.
Trejo controls Handcliffe momentarily but Handcliffe frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trejo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Handcliffe defends it easily.
Handcliffe has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Trejo to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Handcliffe is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Trejo pulls down on the head and he's put Handcliffe to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Clark Trejo!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Burger (ranked 4775 p4p, 380 weight class) and Jose Angel Diaz (ranked 5768 p4p, 405 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight 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, Bobby Burger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jose Angel Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Peter Branson and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz looks to land a combination but Burger avoids it well.
Burger moves in looking to clinch but Diaz pushes him off.
Diaz misses with a series of wild punches.
Diaz throws a right and a left that Burger avoids nicely.
Diaz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Burger counters with a nice double leg into side control. Diaz won't be happy with that.
Burger scores with punches from side control.
Burger lands a few punches from side control.
Burger tries to advance to mount but Diaz denies him.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet but Burger drags him back down.
Burger tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burger moves into full mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz is squirming around, avoiding Burger's attempts to control the action.
Burger is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Diaz is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Diaz is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Burger working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Diaz is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burger thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Burger trying to control but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Burger trying to control but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Burger unloading with bombs!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Burger controlling the pace for now.
Diaz is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Burger tries to control but Diaz wriggling away.
Burger is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Diaz has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Burger wants to control the pace but Diaz is squirming around nicely.
Diaz squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Burger takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Diaz is trying to stand.
Burger trying to control but Diaz is having none of it.
Burger landing strikes from the mount and Diaz is in trouble!
Burger thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Diaz trying desperately to get to his feet.
Diaz is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burger trying to control but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz wants to try and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Burger dominated that round.
That's time! Burger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A jab-cross combination lands for Diaz and sends Burger crashing to the mat! Diaz follows him down to the mat - Burger regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Burger is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
It looks like Bobby Burger has been cut.
Diaz wants to stand up but Burger is controlling the position.
Oh Burger is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Burger pushes Diaz off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz fails to land with a series of punches.
Diaz fails to land with a series of punches.
Bobby Burger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diaz throws a right hand that Burger ducks under and follows up with a left that Burger also avoids with ease.
Burger tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Diaz manages to circle out of the way.
Diaz drops Burger with a huge uppercut! Burger drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Diaz is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Angel Diaz!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hujapalapa Kultenari (ranked 3717 p4p, 332 weight class) and Nick Wright (ranked 4707 p4p, 379 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hujapalapa Kultenari!
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, Nick Wright!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Bart Greer and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kultenari to the ground. Wright is now in Kultenari's guard.
Wright drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kultenari dives on top into guard.
Kultenari stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wright swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wright keeping moving, preventing Kultenari from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wright looking to control.
Kultenari stands and throws Wright's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kultenari trying to control the position but Wright is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kultenari.
Wright is not content to let Kultenari control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kultenari tries for a kimura but Wright is defending well.
Kultenari is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Wright defending against the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Kultenari working the strikes but Wright uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Wright is trying to get back to full guard.
Wright wants to control but Kultenari is keeping busy.
Wright avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kultenari.
Wright really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kultenari. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kultenari controlling the pace.
Kultenari trying to control the action but Wright is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kultenari shoots in looking for a takedown but Wright manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kultenari's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wright shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kultenari is trying to defend but Wright finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wright thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kultenari moves into full guard.
Wright pushing down on Kultenari's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wright sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kultenari defending well though.
Kultenari wants to control but Wright is keeping busy.
Kultenari looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kultenari is pressing down on Wright's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kultenari is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kultenari is breathing heavily.
Kultenari working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wright doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wright manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wright trying to control the position from guard on top but Kultenari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nick Wright will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wright closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kultenari wants to get back to full guard.
Wright has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kultenari is trying to control but can't.
Wright working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Wright has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Kultenari defend it? Wright steps over the head and cranks it - Kultenari is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Wright!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nick Wright!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonash Johnson (ranked 4245 p4p, 475 weight class) and Pukka Astanovich (ranked 5098 p4p, 521 weight class). Jonash Johnson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jonash Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pukka Astanovich!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Daniel Franklin and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Astanovich throws a combination that misses
and Johnson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Astanovich's guard.
Johnson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson 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.
Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Johnson 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.
Johnson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Astanovich is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Johnson, into his guard.
Johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Johnson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Astanovich gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Astanovich got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Astanovich has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Astanovich wanted to stand there but Johnson had control of the position.
Astanovich really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johnson is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Astanovich rolls with it to try and escape but Johnson cranks on the arm and Astanovich is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jonash Johnson!
After winning the bout, Jonash Johnson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robb Stark (ranked 3998 p4p, 437 weight class) and Joshua Styles (ranked 4390 p4p, 470 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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177 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Robb Stark!
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, Joshua Styles!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Santiago Holmes and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Styles lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Robb Stark has been cut.
Decent striking displayed by Styles there.
Stark moves into the clinch.
Styles blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knees to the body from Stark.
Stark lands a nice elbow.
Stark swings wildly with an uppercut but Styles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Styles lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stark misses with a knee strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stark.
Stark working Styles over with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stark throws an elbow that misses.
Styles blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stark throws an elbow that misses.
Styles lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
Styles stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Stark works on Styles's body with a couple of short punches.
Stark misses with a knee strike.
Stark is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Stark tries to work over Styles's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Styles throws a head punch that misses.
Stark tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stark is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Styles is defending well for now.
Styles stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Styles.
Styles lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stark throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Styles.
Styles scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stark tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stark lands a knee to the body.
Stark tries to throw a body punch but Styles avoids it by throwing Stark back against the cage.
Stark prevents a body shot from Styles.
A short right from Styles.
Stark swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Styles's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Stark throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Styles lands a hook that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
Styles is leaning against Stark and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stark using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stark misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Styles.
Styles throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Starks head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Styles.
Stark tries to land a knee to the head but Styles blocks with his arms.
Styles lands with a right to the head.
Stark tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Styles blocking some punches.
Stark throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Styles blocks it with crossed arms.
Styles has a couple of punches blocked by Stark.
Stark trying to land knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Styles scores with a nice short uppercut.
Styles lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Styles.
A left hand lands to the body for Styles.
Stark misses with a knee strike.
Stark lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Styles lands a left hand.
Styles lands a hook to the side of the head.
Styles lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
Styles makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stark.
Stark misses with the head strike.
Styles lands a right hand.
Stark with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stark missing with knees to the body.
Stark misses with a punch to the body.
Stark tries a knee to the head but Styles blocks it.
Stark is breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stark.
Stark throws a punch but it's blocked by Styles.
Stark tries a body shot but Styles blocks it.
Stark takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Styles.
Come on Styles - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Styles avoiding damage as Stark throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Styles managing to block the knees to the body from Stark.
Stark scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Styles.
Stark missing with knees to the body.
Stark tries to land knees in the clinch but Styles avoids the damage to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stark just misses with a elbow thrown towards Styles's brow.
Stark missing with knees to the body.
Styles lands a right hand.
Styles lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Styles lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Styles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A bit of stalling here from Styles.
A body shot lands from Styles.
Stark throws an elbow but it misses.
Styles lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stark or not.
Stark using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Styles has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joshua Styles will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Robb Stark's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A jab lands there for Styles.
Styles throws a series of punches but Stark avoids them all with ease.
Stark moves in looking to clinch but Styles pushes him off.
Robb Stark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stark tries to close the distance and clinch but Styles swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stark wants to clinch.
Stark wants to clinch.
Stark moves in looking to clinch but Styles pushes him off.
Stark tries to clinch up but Styles circles away and keeps his distance.
Stark has closed the distance and engaged Styles in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark lands an uppercut.
Stark misses with a hook from the clinch.
Styles blocks an elbow strike from Stark.
Stark tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stark struggles to land a body shot inside as Styles controls his hands.
Stark misses with a hook from the clinch.
Styles takes an elbow to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark looking to throw knees to the head but Styles is blocking nicely.
Styles stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Styles lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stark or not.
Stark tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Styles avoids it.
Styles on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Styles.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Styles has Stark pressed against the cage.
Stark with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Stark misses with some punches.
Stark connects with a nasty looking knee right to Styles's face.
Robb Stark has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stark working aggressively here.
Styles stalls.
A short uppercut from Styles.
Stark misses with a short punch on the inside.
Styles on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Styles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark can't find room to land a body shot as Styles controls the action.
Styles lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stark misses with an elbow over the top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Styles lands an uppercut.
Stark tries a body shot but Styles blocks it.
Stark with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Stark misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Styles is stalling here.
Styles pushes Stark back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Styles.
Stark fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Styles managing to block the knees to the body from Stark.
Styles lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Styles.
Styles lands with a short shot to the head.
Stark tries to land a knee to the head but Styles blocks with his arms.
Stark looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Styles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Styles lands a nice uppercut.
Styles controlling the action here for a moment.
Stark tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stark misses with a short punch on the inside.
Styles pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short left from Styles.
Stark is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Stark missing with knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Styles scores with a nice short uppercut.
Styles lands a shoulder strike.
Styles stalling.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Styles.
Styles lands with a left to the head.
Stark utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Styles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Styles lands with a left to the head.
Styles is stalling here.
Styles lands with a left to the head.
Stark tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Styles lands with a right to the head.
Stark tries to throw a body punch but Styles avoids it by throwing Stark back against the cage.
Stark lands an elbow inside that Styles shrugs off.
A short left from Styles.
Styles lands with a light punch inside.
Styles lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Styles prevents a body shot from Stark.
Styles pushes Stark back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Styles works on Stark's body with a couple of short punches.
Stark tries to land knees in the clinch but Styles avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joshua Styles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Robb Stark's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Styles scores with a sloppy right hand. Stark should have avoided that one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stark looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Styles throws a one two combo.
Stark is rocked!
Crack! Styles connects with the perfect overhand right and Stark falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Styles!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joshua Styles!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jookie Jenkins (ranked 2179 p4p, 275 weight class) and Ferly Husar (ranked 5133 p4p, 510 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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173 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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175 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jookie Jenkins!
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, Ferly Husar!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Santiago Holmes and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins lands a jab to Husar's midsection.
Jenkins connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Husar walks into a left hand.
Jenkins closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Danga de danga de dang - Jenkins scores with a four punch combination!
Jenkins moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
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!
Jenkins lands a jab-cross combination.
Jenkins cracks Husar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Husar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jenkins!
Husar is rocked!
Jenkins walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Husar drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Jenkins swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Husar's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jookie Jenkins!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Warren (ranked 576 p4p, 91 weight class) and Ivan Drago (ranked 1750 p4p, 241 weight class). Warren's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, It's Now Or Never. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jeff Warren!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ivan Drago!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Sandra Marshall and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warren connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Drago throws a chopping leg kick but Warren manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Drago drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Drago needs to keep his hands up - Warren had a free shot at his head there.
Jeff Warren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Warren connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Drago covering up! Warren comes in with a big uppercut and Drago goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jeff Warren!
Jeff Warren retains his light heavyweight title!
Jeff Warren seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Ivan Drago was interviewed post fight and said 'Fuckk off'.
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