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ICC 20: Harris v Jantan 3 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Killer Bee (ranked 3883 p4p, 150 weight class) and Kimmo Kinnunen (ranked 6046 p4p, 189 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Killer Bee!
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, Kimmo Kinnunen!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, David Hoff and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bee misses with a takedown attempt - Kinnunen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bee shoots in for a takedown but Kinnunen shows good takedown defense.
Kinnunen stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Killer Bee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bee tries for a takedown but Kinnunen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Killer Bee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bee misses with a takedown attempt - Kinnunen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bee takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kinnunen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bee tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kinnunen defends well and Bee ends up having to push Kinnunen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kinnunen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bee walks into a left hand.
Bee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kinnunen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kinnunen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kinnunen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bee.
Kinnunen scores with a sloppy right hand. Bee should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Kinnunen. No joy for Bee on that attempt.
Bee doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kinnunen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bee is breathing heavily.
Bee closes the distance and clinches up with Kinnunen, looking for a takedown. Bee pushes Kinnunen against the cage but Kinnunen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kinnunen lands with a right that hurts Bee. Bee looks to clinch but Kinnunen throws a short knee that drops Bee. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Kimmo Kinnunen!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gadi Gadi (ranked 4677 p4p, 434 weight class) and Julio Dean (ranked 4947 p4p, 448 weight class). Dean has chosen Zack Fox- Jesus Is The One (I Got Depression) as his entrance music. Gadi Gadi had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 156.4lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Gadi Gadi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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161 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gadi Gadi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Julio Dean!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Peter Branson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dean shoots in looking for a takedown but Gadi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dean's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gadi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dean stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gadi.
Gadi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dean was well out of range. Poor timing from Gadi.
Dean has his takedown stuffed
and Gadi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dean has a takedown stuffed.
Gadi Gadi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Dean.
Gadi keeps Dean at a distance using the push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gadi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dean fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gadi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dean shoots in for a takedown but Gadi shows good takedown defense.
Gadi is looking to counter punch.
Dean looks winded!
Dean with a poor takedown
and Gadi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No luck for Dean with that takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Gadi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gadi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Gadi lands with a right and another and another! Dean is in big trouble! Gadi lands again and this time it's lights out for Dean! A quality knockout there for Gadi.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gadi Gadi!
Julio Dean was interviewed post fight and said 'Praise Gaben'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mikey Torres (ranked 4008 p4p, 215 weight class) and Denis Denisov (ranked 3475 p4p, 191 weight class). Denis Denisov has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mikey Torres!
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, Denis Denisov!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Bart Greer and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres throws a push kick but Denisov slaps the foot to one side.
Denisov fails with a takedown attempt.
Mikey Torres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torres is looking to clinch but Denisov is avoiding it.
Denisov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Denisov 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.
Denisov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Torres on his heels. He'll look to pass Torres's guard now, I'm sure.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Torres wants to stand but Denisov is controlling the position.
Denisov scoring with some ground and pound.
Denisov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Denisov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denisov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Denisov controls the position.
Torres is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Torres wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denisov is chipping away with strikes.
Torres is rocked!
Denisov lands a strong strike to the head of Torres. That's dazed him! Denisov looking to finish here. Torres is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Denisov lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Denis Denisov!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Badiss Kassib (ranked 3011 p4p, 283 weight class) and Mai Pipi (ranked 22227 p4p, 447 weight class). Badiss Kassib could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mai Pipi's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Badiss Kassib!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mai Pipi!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Santiago Holmes and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kassib scores with a jab to the body.
Kassib misses with a double jab.
Kassib showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pipi.
Kassib lands a right hook to the body.
Pipi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kassib.
Kassib lands a nice shot to the body.
Kassib has Pipi up against the cage in a clinch.
Kassib lands an elbow inside.
Pipi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kassib working Pipi over with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pipi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kassib pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pipi blocks a head kick by Kassib.
Kassib scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kassib connects with the punch.
Kassib lands a high kick!
Pipi tries to keep at a distance but Kassib has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kassib lands a damaging elbow.
Pipi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kassib pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kassib.
Kassib is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pipi is defending well for now.
Pipi takes an elbow to the temple.
Kassib lands a damaging elbow.
Kassib misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pipi.
Kassib misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pipi.
Kassib looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kassib creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pipi's defenses.
It looks like Mai Pipi has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pipi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kassib prevents it.
Badiss Kassib has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mai Pipi.
Kassib misses with an elbow strike.
Pipi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kassib lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pipi or not.
Kassib lands a damaging elbow.
Kassib pushes off an throws an elbow but Pipi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kassib with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pipi takes a knee right on the jaw!
A short body shot lands from Kassib as the two fighters clinch.
Pipi looks winded!
Kassib lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kassib landing knees to the head.
Kassib putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pipi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Pipi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Badiss Kassib dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mai Pipi'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.
Pipi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pipi throws a nice looking combination but Kassib bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kassib drops Pipi with a beautiful combination! Pipi stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kassib is looking for the KO!
Pipi is rocked!
OH! Pipi has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Kassib smells blood and charges in for the finish! Kassib unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Pipi sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Badiss Kassib!
Mai Pipi was interviewed post fight and said 'I no hard'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ronald Mcdonald (ranked 3383 p4p, 349 weight class) and Adel Kassib (ranked 4026 p4p, 402 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ronald Mcdonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Adel Kassib!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Dirk Anderson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcdonald fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kassib sprawls well initially but Mcdonald persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mcdonald is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kassib won't allow Mcdonald to pass to mount.
Mcdonald works his way into full mount!
Kassib in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Mcdonald lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
It looks like Adel Kassib has been cut.
Mcdonald tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kassib'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.
Mcdonald looking to control but Kassib is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kassib really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mcdonald. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcdonald punishing his opponent with strikes.
Mcdonald looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Kassib tries to buck Mcdonald off but he can't manage it.
Mcdonald looking to finish Kassib with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kassib!
Kassib tries to buck Mcdonald off so he can stand up but Mcdonald has got his back now - this could be big trouble! He's slapped on a rear naked choke that looks really tight! Kassib falls backwards, slamming Mcdonald to the mat but Mcdonald holds on tight! Kassib is forced to tap and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ronald Mcdonald!
Ronald Mcdonald thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michae Balle (ranked 2545 p4p, 94 weight class) and Tiago Da Costa (ranked 1805 p4p, 73 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Michae Balle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tiago Da Costa!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Sandra Marshall and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Costa walks into a left hand.
Da Costa's coach down at BAK training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Da Costa's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Balle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Da Costa closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Balle did well to prevent Da Costa getting side control.
Da Costa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Da Costa is looking for a kimura but Balle is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Da Costa to get the leverage.
Da Costa wants to control but Balle is keeping him busy.
Da Costa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Da Costa has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Da Costa working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Balle looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Da Costa! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tiago Da Costa!
Our winner, Tiago Da Costa, 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Thommy Harinck (ranked 1156 p4p, 147 weight class) and Quincy Fapple (ranked 855 p4p, 110 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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182 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Thommy Harinck!
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, Quincy Fapple!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Michael Johnstone and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harinck misses with a right hand
letting Fapple counter with a right hand.
Fapple throws a predictable looking body shot
and Harinck counters with a nice uppercut.
Fapple closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Harinck misses with a shot to the body
and Harinck takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Harinck just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Fapple was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Harinck works Fapple's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harinck misses with a right hand
and Fapple counters with a straight right hand.
Fapple walks into a jab.
Fapple throws a poor cross that misses
and Harinck counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fapple throws a poor cross that misses
and Harinck counters with a nice uppercut.
Fapple looks to land a left hand but Harinck moved out of range nicely.
Fapple throws a lazy right hand but Harinck sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Harinck was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fapple.
Fapple throws a shot from downtown. Harinck moves away and avoids it.
Fapple misses with an uppercut. Harinck saw that one coming.
Harinck uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fapple.
Harinck jabs Fapple right on the nose. Fapple blinks but takes it well.
Fapple looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fapple pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fapple throws a right hand that misses
and Harinck counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fapple takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Harinck clobbers Fapple with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Harinck misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fapple.
Harinck fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fapple on the side of the head.
Thommy Harinck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harinck missing with a left hand there. Fapple was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Harinck lands a nice hook to Fapple's body. Fapple takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thommy Harinck dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Harinck throws a lazy right hand but Fapple sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Harinck definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Harinck really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Harinck ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Harinck was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fapple.
Fapple shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Fapple in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Harinck keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fapple.
An attempted straight right counter from Harinck misses the target.
Fapple ducks under a wild hook from Harinck.
Fapple misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fapple takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fapple moves away from the strike by Harinck.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harinck throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fapple on the side of the head.
Thommy Harinck is winning the standup battle so far.
Fapple throws a hook to the side of Harinck's head but Harinck sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Harinck is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fapple punishes Harinck's body with a nice straight punch.
Fapple throws an off balance right hand
and Harinck counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Harinck stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Harinck scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Harinck misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harinck misses with a straight left.
Fapple swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Harinck scores with a sloppy right hand. Fapple should have avoided that one.
A shot to the liver by Fapple. Beautiful body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harinck tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fapple was well out of range. Poor timing from Harinck.
Fapple misses with a straight right.
Harinck swings widly with a right hand
and Fapple cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Harinck goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fapple shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thommy Harinck dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Fapple throws a poor cross that misses
and Harinck counters with a left to the body.
Fapple throws a shot from downtown. Harinck moves away and avoids it.
Fapple slips a jab from Harinck.
Harinck throws a jab but it's blocked by Fapple.
Fapple might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Harinck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harinck comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harinck bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Harinck throws a looping overhand right but Fapple ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fapple! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harinck. Fapple does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Fapple was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fapple takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Harinck throws a poor cross that misses
and Harinck takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Harinck is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fapple.
Fapple steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harinck.
Fapple throws out a counter right but Harinck avoids it with no problem.
Harinck with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Harinck moves away from the strike by Fapple.
Harinck throwing a counter right hand but Fapple manages to avoid it.
Harinck throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fapple counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harinck connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fapple's hands.
Fapple throws a right hand that misses
and Harinck counters with a nice body shot.
Harinck throws an off balance right hand
and Fapple counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Harinck thinking.
Fapple misses with a right hand
and Harinck counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harinck missing with a left hand there. Fapple was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fapple with a nice cross.
Quincy Fapple has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harinck throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Fapple on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thommy Harinck showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Harinck has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Thommy Harinck!
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Thommy Harinck!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Thommy Harinck!
Thommy Harinck wins by unanimous decision!
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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gunner Larsson (ranked 925 p4p, 114 weight class) and Ramsey Tupper (ranked 1404 p4p, 183 weight class). Larsson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Machine Gun Kelly - Till I Die. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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26
182 lbs
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22
181 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gunner Larsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ramsey Tupper!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Daniel Franklin and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tupper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Larsson.
Tupper looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tupper misses with a series of wild punches.
Larsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tupper.
Tupper cracks Larsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tupper throws a leg kick that is checked
so Larsson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larsson postures up and lands a big shot to Tupper's brow.
Tupper looking for a sweep. Not yet Tupper, not yet.
Larsson wants to control from the top but Tupper keeps moving.
Larsson is fighting to break Tupper's control of his arms but Tupper is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tupper is trying to control the position but Larsson postures up.
Larsson stopping the sweep attempt from Tupper.
Larsson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tupper is pulling down on Larsson's head to control his posture.
Larsson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Larsson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tupper looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Larsson throwing strikes from guard but Tupper blocks nicely.
Larsson looking to pass the guard.
Larsson throws a big right hand that 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.
Tupper is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Larsson is looking to work some ground and pound but Tupper has wrist control.
Larsson drops back looking for a leg! Tupper is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tupper manages to kick Larsson off! Larsson jumps back into Tupper's guard.
Larsson throwing strikes from guard but Tupper blocks nicely.
Tupper preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Larsson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tupper's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Larsson throwing strikes but missing.
Tupper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Larsson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunner Larsson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tupper throws a sloppy head kick and Larsson moves out of range easily.
Larsson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Larsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tupper.
Larsson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tupper rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Larsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tupper fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Larsson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Larsson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tupper avoids it really well and circles away.
Tupper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tupper fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Larsson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tupper misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupper misses with a leg kick
and Larsson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tupper lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Larsson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tupper prevents it.
A short right from Larsson.
Tupper swings wildly with an uppercut but Larsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Larsson tries for a takedown but Tupper manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunner Larsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tupper has a couple of punches blocked by Larsson.
Larsson pulls guard successfully.
Larsson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tupper is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Larsson keeping full guard, as Tupper tries to pass.
Larsson controls Tupper momentarily but Tupper frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Larsson works over Tupper with some ground and pound from guard.
Larsson stopping the sweep attempt from Tupper.
Tupper wants to get back to his feet but Larsson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tupper trying to keep a closed guard but Larsson is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Larsson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Larsson trying to control but Tupper is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramsey Tupper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Larsson slips under a jab.
Ramsey Tupper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tupper works Larsson's body with a nice hook.
Tupper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Larsson moves away.
Ramsey Tupper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tupper throws the left hand but Larsson avoids the punch easily.
Tupper is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Larsson rather than just go for the knockout.
Larsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tupper throws a body punch but Larsson moves out of range.
Tupper scores with a hook to the body. Larsson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tupper throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
so Larsson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tupper keeping moving, preventing Larsson from controlling successfully.
Gunner Larsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Larsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Tupper is retaining full guard.
Larsson postures up and lands a big shot to Tupper's brow.
Larsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tupper works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tupper is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Larsson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Larsson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Larsson working some strikes from top position.
Larsson distracts Tupper with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Larsson throwing strikes but missing.
Larsson throwing strikes from guard but Tupper blocks nicely.
Larsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Larsson lands a couple of elbows.
Tupper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsson stops Tupper from standing up.
Tupper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Larsson throwing strikes but missing.
Larsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Tupper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Larsson throwing strikes but missing.
Larsson is looking to work some ground and pound but Tupper has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Larsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Larsson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ramsey Tupper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Larsson wants to control from the top but Tupper keeps moving.
Tupper wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunner Larsson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Larsson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Gunner Larsson!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Gunner Larsson!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight as a draw!
Gunner Larsson wins by majority decision!
In his post fight interview, Gunner Larsson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Psycho Crusher (ranked 1891 p4p, 189 weight class) and Thomas Baba (ranked 799 p4p, 98 weight class). Psycho Crusher has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
240 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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26
258 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Excellent MT
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Psycho Crusher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Thomas Baba!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Daniel Franklin and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baba scores with a jab.
It looks like Psycho Crusher has been cut.
A cross from Baba lands.
A punch lands to the side of Crusher 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Baba connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Baba throws a good cross that connects.
Psycho Crusher's cut is getting worse.
Crusher misses with a hook.
Baba jabs Crusher to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Baba connects with a crisp jab.
Baba misses with a few strikes there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crusher misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Baba has Crusher up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Baba creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Crusher definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Baba is working Crusher over against the cage.
Crusher is breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Baba.
Psycho Crusher's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A short left from Baba.
Baba scores with a shot to the side of Crusher's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baba throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crushers head.
Baba lands a left hand.
Crusher is rocked!
Jeez, Psycho Crusher's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Baba creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Crusher's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Crusher drops to his knees and Baba pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Baba!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Axel Harris (ranked 453 p4p, 67 weight class) and Joseph Jantan (ranked 961 p4p, 137 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
197 lbs
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197 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
6 - 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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Joseph Jantan!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, David Hoff and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jantan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Harris defends it nicely.
Harris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harris looks to land a combination but Jantan avoids it well.
Harris throws a combination that misses
and Jantan counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Harris!
Harris has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Harris is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Jantan in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Jantan is putting a hurting on Harris here, landing some big shots from side control.
Jantan cracks Harris with a big right hand but Harris just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Jantan scores with a couple of short elbows.
Harris wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jantan landing strikes.
Jantan working the ground and pound.
Jantan in side control lands a decent elbow.
Harris is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Jantan cracks Harris with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Jantan immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Harris is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Jantan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joseph Jantan!
Joseph Jantan is the new middleweight champion!
Joseph Jantan decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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