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ICC 18: Harris v Leahy PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kamaru Usman (ranked 1691 p4p, 211 weight class) and Thommy Harinck (ranked 1875 p4p, 228 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kamaru Usman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Thommy Harinck!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Usman is looking to chop away at Harinck's legs.
Usman tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Harinck counters with a straight right hand.
Usman is looking to clinch but Harinck is avoiding it.
Harinck appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Harinck connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Usman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Harinck counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Harinck misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Usman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Harinck counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Harinck is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Harinck swivels and escapes.
Usman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Harinck as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamaru Usman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Usman wants to clinch
and Harinck counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Usman moves in looking to clinch but Harinck pushes him off.
Harinck swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Harinck is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A cross from Harinck lands.
Usman ducks under a wild hook from Harinck.
Harinck changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Usman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Harinck sprawls well initially but Usman persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Harinck wants to stand back up but Usman manages to pass into side control.
Usman tries for a kimura but Harinck is defending well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Usman working away.
Harinck is not content to let Usman control the position.
Harinck tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Usman is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Harinck's shoulder. That is not cool.
Harinck is trying to get back to half guard.
Usman working the head and body with strikes.
Harinck is trying to get back to half guard.
Usman is trying to get an arm triangle but Harinck is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Harinck can do anything to dispel that myth.
Harinck trying to remain calm as Usman controls from the top position.
Usman lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Usman working away.
Usman scores with a couple of short elbows.
Harinck really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Usman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Usman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harinck keeps working.
Usman tries to advance to mount but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thommy Harinck dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Harinck scores with a body shot.
Harinck has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Usman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Harinck swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Usman looks to clinch
and Harinck counters with a nice uppercut.
Usman moves in looking to clinch but Harinck pushes him off.
Usman has his takedown stuffed
and Harinck counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Usman thinking.
Harinck throws a jab but it's blocked by Usman.
Harinck's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Harinck duly obliges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usman has a takedown stuffed.
Usman tries for a takedown but Harinck circles away easily
and Harinck counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamaru Usman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harinck jabs Usman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thommy Harinck seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harinck cracks Usman with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Usman looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Harinck finish him?
Usman is rocked!
Harinck fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Usman square on the jaw! Damn, Usman is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thommy Harinck!
In his post fight interview, Thommy Harinck started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ursher Baby (ranked 2382 p4p, 260 weight class) and Casey Ball (ranked 4652 p4p, 455 weight class). Ursher Baby is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ursher Baby!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Casey Ball!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Dirk Anderson and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ball missing with knees to the body.
Ball tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Baby avoids it.
Ball missing with knees to the body.
Ball jumps guard but Baby turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Baby is trying to break the clinch but Ball is controlling him.
Baby prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ball is looking for a takedown.
Ursher Baby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Casey Ball.
Baby looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ball drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Baby gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ball goes for a takedown attempt but Baby pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ball swings widly with a right hand
and Baby counters with a left and a right that stings Ball.
Ball shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Baby counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ball shoots for a double leg takedown but Baby sprawls well. He's pushed Ball's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice sprawl there from Baby as Ball shoots in.
Baby appears to be looking for a big counter.
Baby avoids the body shot from Ball.
Ball misses with a takedown attempt
and Baby counters with a one-two to the body.
Ball looks winded!
Ball tries for a takedown but Baby sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As Ball looks to move away, Baby throws a big counter combo but Ball just gets out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ball with a lazy takedown attempt
and Baby counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Ball falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ursher Baby!
Ursher Baby is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Ursher Baby, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dallas Paige (ranked 3895 p4p, 403 weight class) and Samoa Joe Schilling (ranked 1116 p4p, 146 weight class). Samoa Joe Schilling will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Dallas Paige!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Samoa Joe Schilling!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Winston Alpacca and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paige throws a right and a left that Schilling avoids nicely.
It seemed like Schilling was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Schilling.
Schilling has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Paige walks into a stiff left hand from Schilling.
Samoa Joe Schilling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schilling scores with a decent looking hook.
Schilling throws a looping overhand right but Paige ducks down to avoid it.
Paige tries to bum rush Schilling with a series of wild strikes but Schilling uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Paige throws a hook but Schilling blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Schilling.
Schilling throws out a loose jab but Paige uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schilling keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Paige.
Paige throws a looping overhand right but Schilling ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paige throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Schilling stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Paige 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.
Paige fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Schilling misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paige.
Schilling on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Paige. Paige obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schilling lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schilling connects with a good right hand that stumbles Paige. Paige circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Paige takes one to the side of the head.
Paige is rocked!
Schilling weaves into range and cracks Paige right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Paige goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Schilling is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Samoa Joe Schilling!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hamlet Loveridge (ranked 6454 p4p, 432 weight class) and Jackson Risk (ranked 2087 p4p, 213 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Hamlet Loveridge has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Hamlet Loveridge seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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250 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hamlet Loveridge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jackson Risk!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loveridge takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Loveridge dodges the punch combination from Risk.
Loveridge misses with a few strikes there.
Risk throws a lazy uppercut
and Risk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Risk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Loveridge.
Risk misses with a hook
and Loveridge counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Loveridge showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Risk.
Loveridge half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loveridge misses with a right hand
and Risk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Risk fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Risk swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Loveridge decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Risk's guard.
Loveridge showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Risk has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Island Hammers Fight Camp. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Risk has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Loveridge should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Risk has tightened it up now! Loveridge should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jackson Risk!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Leon Hooker (ranked 3303 p4p, 351 weight class) and Badiss Kassib (ranked 24901 p4p, 568 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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158 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Leon Hooker!
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, Badiss Kassib!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Hooker. Those never looked like landing.
Kassib gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hooker throws a head punch that misses.
Kassib is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hooker is defending well for now.
Kassib misses with a knee strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kassib throws an elbow but misses.
Hooker managing to block the knees to the body from Kassib.
Hooker takes an elbow to the temple.
Kassib missing with knees to the body.
Hooker is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hooker blocks a body shot from Kassib.
Hooker scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kassib takes a shot to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kassib tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hooker avoids a wild elbow strike from Kassib.
Kassib lands a damaging elbow.
Kassib throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kassib is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hooker is defending well for now.
Hooker is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kassib is defending well.
Hooker blocks the elbow strike.
Hooker managing to block the knees to the body from Kassib.
Hooker takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hooker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kassib backwards.
Hooker lands a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kassib.
Kassib tries to land knees in the clinch but Hooker avoids the damage to the body.
Kassib misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hooker.
Hooker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kassib unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hooker lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hooker blocks an elbow strike.
Hooker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hooker lands an uppercut.
Kassib throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kassib scores with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hooker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hooker avoids a wild elbow strike from Kassib.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kassib lands an elbow inside that Hooker shrugs off.
Hooker has been working on his balance at Island Sparring, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Kassib.
Hooker works on Kassib's body with a couple of short punches.
Kassib throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kassib just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hooker's brow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kassib throws an elbow but misses.
Hooker prevents a body shot from Kassib.
Kassib looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hooker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kassib connects with a knee to the head.
Kassib tries to work over Hooker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kassib pushes off an throws an elbow but Hooker leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hooker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hooker scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hooker.
Hooker blocks the elbow strike.
Kassib tries to work over Hooker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hooker wants to take the fight to the mat but Kassib manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hooker has a couple of punches blocked by Kassib.
Kassib creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hooker's defenses.
Hooker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Badiss Kassib 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.
Kassib fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hooker, pushing him back against the cage.
Kassib prevents Hooker from breaking the clinch.
Kassib tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kassib pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kassib looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hooker avoiding damage as Kassib throws knees to the body.
Hooker lands a body shot.
Badiss Kassib seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hooker looking to stall.
A short right from Hooker.
Kassib lands an elbow that stopped Hooker in his tracks for a moment.
Kassib putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hooker in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kassib looking to throw knees to the head but Hooker is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Kassib.
Hooker takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hooker stalling in the clinch but Kassib improves position.
Kassib trying to land knees to the body.
Hooker stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kassib prevents a body shot from Hooker.
Kassib pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hooker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kassibs head.
Hooker lands with a short shot to the head.
Hooker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kassib tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kassib blocks an uppercut.
Hooker digs a right hand into Kassib's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kassib's gas tank.
Hooker trying to stall but Kassib improves his position.
Kassib tries to land knees in the clinch but Hooker avoids the damage to the body.
Hooker scores with a shoulder strike.
Kassib can't find room to land a body shot as Hooker controls the action.
Hooker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kassib obliges.
Hooker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hooker managing to block the knees to the body from Kassib.
Kassib misses with an elbow strike.
Hooker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kassibs head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kassib just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hooker's brow.
A short body shot lands from Hooker as the two fighters clinch.
Kassib tries to land knees in the clinch but Hooker avoids the damage to the body.
Kassib is breathing heavily.
Kassib with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kassib utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hooker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hooker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Leon Hooker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kassib darts in trying to clinch
enabling Hooker to counter with a crisp jab.
Kassib tries to clinch but Hooker moves out of range.
Kassib has managed to clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hooker.
Hooker lands an uppercut.
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 Leon Hooker will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kassib clinches up against the cage.
Hooker stalling in the clinch but Kassib improves position.
Hooker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hooker struggles to land a body shot inside as Kassib controls his hands.
Kassib lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hooker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kassib lands with a light punch inside.
Kassib gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kassib with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kassib pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hooker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hooker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kassib throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kassib throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hooker blocks it with crossed arms.
Hooker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kassib gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hooker blocks an elbow strike from Kassib.
Hooker wants to break free but Kassib has control.
Good body shot from Hooker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hooker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kassib backwards.
Hooker displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kassib up against the cage.
Kassib blocks an uppercut.
Hooker lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kassib throws an elbow but misses.
Hooker is trying to stall.
Kassib throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hooker avoids a wild elbow strike from Kassib.
Kassib lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Leon Hooker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A right hand to the body from Hooker.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kassib throws an elbow but misses.
Hooker trying to control the position but instead, Kassib has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hooker into the cage.
Hooker avoids a wild elbow strike from Kassib.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hooker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kassib backwards.
Hooker stalling in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kassib just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hooker's brow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hooker.
Hooker taking a breather.
Kassib looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hooker is looking for a takedown.
Hooker taking a breather.
Hooker lands a shoulder strike.
Kassib is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hooker is defending well for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hooker stalling the fight.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kassib blocking some punches.
Hooker managing to block the knees to the body from Kassib.
Hooker lands a shoulder strike.
Kassib unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hooker avoids a wild elbow strike from Kassib.
A head punch on the inside from Hooker fails to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Badiss Kassib.
I think Kassib has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Badiss Kassib!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Badiss Kassib!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Leon Hooker!
Badiss Kassib wins by split decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Texas (ranked 2264 p4p, 221 weight class) and Mai Pipi (ranked 7314 p4p, 451 weight class). Mai Pipi is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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156 lbs
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153 lbs
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Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ryan Texas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mai Pipi!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Bart Greer and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pipi gets a takedown into half guard.
Texas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pipi pulls his head out easily.
Pipi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Texas sees it coming and defends easily.
Texas looking for submissions off his back.
Texas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Texas actively working from the bottom here.
We've been hearing good reports from Texas'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.
Pipi passes to full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Texas is looking to improve his position but Pipi isn't that keen on the idea.
Pipi looking to secure an arm triangle but Texas defends it well.
Texas is trying to escape the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Texas defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Pipi.
Texas regains half guard.
Texas looking for submissions off his back.
Texas looking for submissions off his back.
Pipi is working for a submission of some sort.
Pipi is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pipi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Texas has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Pipi. Oh but Texas has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Pipi goes limp - he's gone! Texas jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ryan Texas!
Ryan Texas seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Mai Pipi was interviewed post fight and said 'I no hard'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Baba (ranked 1054 p4p, 127 weight class) and Fritz Hammer (ranked 1543 p4p, 174 weight class). Fritz Hammer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent MT
KO power |
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Thomas Baba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Fritz Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Santiago Holmes and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Baba coming out on top.
Baba misses the shot to the body.
Hammer steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Baba.
Baba misses the shot to the body.
Baba is looking to clinch.
Hammer unleashes a big counter combination but Baba bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Baba has taken the fight to the clinch.
Baba 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.
Baba misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Hammer fails to land.
Hammer lands a hook that snaps the head of Baba backwards.
Baba is working Hammer over against the cage.
Baba has a couple of punches blocked by Hammer.
Baba softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Baba scores with a nice short uppercut.
Baba lands a shot to the body.
Hammer looks winded!
Baba lands with a right to the head.
Baba stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Baba lands an uppercut.
Baba tries a body shot but Hammer blocks it.
Baba lands a left hand.
Baba lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baba tries a body shot but Hammer blocks it.
Hammer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hammer working aggressively here.
Hammer struggles to land a body shot inside as Baba controls his hands.
A short right from Baba on the inside.
Baba goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Baba.
Baba lands with a light punch inside.
Baba throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Baba lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hammer backwards.
Baba working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Baba.
Baba scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Baba softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Baba scores with a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Baba lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baba.
Baba lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Baba pushes Hammer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Baba scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Baba.
Baba lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Baba.
Baba presses Hammer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Baba lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Baba lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baba.
Baba lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hammer backwards.
Baba lands with a right to the head.
Baba drops Hammer onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Hammer is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Hammer is rocked!
Baba drops Hammer onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Hammer is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Hammer is still on wobbly legs! Can Baba finish him?
A hook to the body from Baba.
Baba drops Hammer onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Hammer is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
A right hook to the body lands for Baba.
Baba is muscling Hammer up against the cage and as Hammer bounces back off, Baba cracks him with a huge right hand! Hammer crumples to the mat - he's out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thomas Baba!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wreak Havoc (ranked 713 p4p, 91 weight class) and Joe Musashi (ranked 1645 p4p, 192 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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165 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Wreak Havoc !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Joe Musashi!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Daniel Franklin and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Musashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Musashi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Havoc sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Musashi misses with a hook to the body
and Havoc counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Musashi fails with the takedown
enabling Havoc to counter with a crisp jab.
Musashi throws a right hand that misses
and Havoc counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Musashi with that takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Havoc misses the target.
Wreak Havoc is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Havoc throws a shot to the body.
Havoc 's corner calls for a 1-2. Havoc obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Musashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Havoc .
Musashi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Havoc sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Musashi somewhat.
Wreak Havoc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Musashi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Musashi misses with a wild body shot.
Musashi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Havoc .
Havoc throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Havoc sizes up Musashi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Musashi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Musashi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Havoc !
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Havoc wants to control but Musashi postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wreak Havoc dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Musashi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Musashi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Havoc swivels and escapes.
A quick step to the side and Havoc tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wreak Havoc is winning the standup battle so far.
Havoc dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Musashi lands a glancing blow to the side of Havoc 's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Havoc throws a body punch but Musashi moves out of range.
Havoc is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Musashi can do to turn this around?
Musashi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Musashi misses with a body punch
and Havoc counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Musashi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Havoc as he jumps to the side.
Musashi shoots in but Havoc avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wreak Havoc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Musashi.
Musashi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Musashi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Havoc circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Havoc keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Musashi misses with a wild body shot.
Havoc moves away from the strike by Musashi.
Havoc throws a big counter combination but Musashi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Havoc throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Havoc scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Musashi dives in for a single leg takedown but Havoc sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wreak Havoc dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
No joy there for Havoc , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Musashi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Havoc counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Havoc scores with a head kick. Musashi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Musashi throws a hook to the side of Havoc 's head but Havoc sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Havoc throws a head kick but Musashi moves out of range.
Musashi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Havoc defends it well.
Joe Musashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Musashi misses with a left hand
and Havoc counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Musashi thinking.
Havoc looks to land a left hand but Musashi moved out of range nicely.
Musashi misses with a takedown
and Havoc counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Musashi throws a lazy uppercut
and Havoc counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Musashi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Havoc pinned against the cage. Havoc gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Havoc tries a head kick but it misses.
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.
Musashi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Havoc counters with a series of strikes. Musashi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wreak Havoc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Musashi.
Havoc is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jab from Havoc .
Havoc lands a big head kick that sends Musashi tumbling to the mat! Havoc takes a step backwards and waves Musashi back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Musashi is rocked!
Musashi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Havoc manages to avoid it.
Musashi is still on wobbly legs! Can Havoc finish him?
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Havoc , as that shot connected.
Musashi misses with a takedown
and Havoc counters with a hugh head kick that removes Musashi from consiousness! A brutal head kick knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Wreak Havoc !
Wreak Havoc retains his lightweight title!
Wreak Havoc bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Axel Harris (ranked 660 p4p, 91 weight class) and Island Fighter (ranked 921 p4p, 121 weight class). Island Fighter will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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200 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Axel Harris!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Island Fighter!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Bart Greer and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fighter throws out a powerful jab.
Harris takes one to the chin there.
Fighter takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Harris punishes Fighter's body with a nice straight punch.
Harris swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab by Harris.
Harris seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Fighter gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Harris moves away from the strike by Fighter.
Harris changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fighter is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fighter is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harris connects with a looping right hand.
Fighter is still on wobbly legs! Can Harris finish him?
Harris on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fighter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Harris counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Island Fighter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fighter swings away with a body shot that misses
and Harris counters with a big right hand! Oh Fighter is in trouble here! Harris follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Axel Harris!
Axel Harris retains his middleweight title!
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