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Kings 20: Mongrel vs Shamrock PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Little Bitch (ranked 25712 p4p, 25719 weight class) and Leon Edvard (ranked 740 p4p, 803 weight class). Leon Edvard 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Little Bitch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Leon Edvard!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Santiago Holmes and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edvard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bitch, pushing him back against the cage.
Edvard drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Edvard misses with a knee strike.
Bitch can't get the takedown.
Bitch tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Edvard just stands there and leans against the cage.
Edvard's coach down at Island Training Centre was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Edvard's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bitch prevents a body shot from Edvard.
Edvard gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Edvard misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bitch.
Bitch looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Little Bitch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bitch tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Edvard smiles and moves away.
Edvard looks for the body kick but Bitch saw that one coming.
Nice cross by Edvard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bitch shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Edvard's guard.
Edvard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bitch thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bitch definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Edvard is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bitch is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bitch passes into half guard.
Bitch is looking to advance position but Edvard won't allow it.
Bitch throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bitch is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Edvard!
Bitch wants to finish this one by submission but Edvard is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bitch.
Bitch throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Bitch throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Bitch controlling from mount.
Bitch works his way to his opponent's back.
Edvard defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bitch patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bitch controlling the position well here. Edvard rolled but Bitch kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Bitch is working for a rear naked choke. Edvard is not defending it well and Bitch has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Edvard refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Edvard's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Little Bitch!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alan Schaefer (ranked 6445 p4p, 4480 weight class) and Edgar Van Der Gof (ranked 512 p4p, 426 weight class). Edgar Van Der Gof is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alan Schaefer!
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, Edgar Van Der Gof!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Dirk Anderson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schaefer shoots in and drives through. Van Der Gof sprawls well.
Van Der Gof tries to clinch up but Schaefer circles away and keeps his distance.
Van Der Gof throws a head kick that Schaefer semi-blocks.
Edgar Van Der Gof seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Der Gof connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Schaefer to the floor! Van Der Gof dives in looking for the finish!
 Schaefer is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Der Gof thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Oh Schaefer is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van Der Gof missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Van Der Gof not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Van Der Gof thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Schaefer's head.
Schaefer seems to have got his legs back now.
Schaefer wants to get back to his feet.
Schaefer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Schaefer tries to get out of the position.
Van Der Gof thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Van Der Gof sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Schaefer defending well though.
Van Der Gof missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Schaefer wants to get back to his feet.
Van Der Gof sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Schaefer defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schaefer tries to kick Van Der Gof off but Van Der Gof keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Schaefer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Van Der Gof.
Van Der Gof trying to pass the guard but Schaefer defending well.
Van Der Gof throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Van Der Gof not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Schaefer wants to get back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Schaefer throws a leg kick that misses.
Schaefer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Van Der Gof moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Van Der Gof is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Van Der Gof throws a head kick that misses.
Van Der Gof throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Schaefer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Gof throws a nice inside leg kick.
Van Der Gof tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schaefer was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Der Gof.
Schaefer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Van Der Gof defends it nicely.
Van Der Gof misses with a head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Schaefer.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alan Schaefer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A thudding body kick lands there by Van Der Gof!
Schaefer throws a nice looking combination but Van Der Gof bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Schaefer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
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!
Van Der Gof misses with a double jab.
Van Der Gof scores with a decent looking hook.
Some wild striking there from Schaefer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schaefer misses with the combination.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Schaefer slows down the pace here.
Schaefer looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Van Der Gof has Schaefer pressed against the cage, preventing Schaefer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Van Der Gof pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Schaefer moves into the clinch successfully.
Schaefer is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Van Der Gof breaks the clinch.
Edgar Van Der Gof is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schaefer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Gof looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Schaefer was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Schaefer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Der Gof manages to avoid it.
Schaefer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Van Der Gof moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Van Der Gof wants to clinch up but Schaefer keeps it at a distance.
Van Der Gof keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crack! A monster head kick from Van Der Gof and Schaefer falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Van Der Gof!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Edgar Van Der Gof!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adolf Stahlhammer (ranked 7305 p4p, 3843 weight class) and Jack Pridewater (ranked 539 p4p, 377 weight class). Jack Pridewater is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Adolf Stahlhammer!
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, Jack Pridewater!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, David Hoff and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stahlhammer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pridewater.
Pridewater drives through and clinches with Stahlhammer against the cage.
Stahlhammer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pridewater gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Stahlhammer is trying to drag Pridewater to the mat but Pridewater just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stahlhammer takes a shot to the head.
Pridewater tries to work over Stahlhammer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stahlhammer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pridewater pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adolf Stahlhammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pridewater misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stahlhammer is trying to break the clinch but Pridewater has him pressed against the cage.
Pridewater tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pridewater prevents the takedown attempt.
Stahlhammer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Stahlhammer wants a takedown.
The referee calls for Pridewater to work.
A nice left hand lands by Pridewater.
Stahlhammer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pridewater pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pridewater misses with the head strike.
Pridewater prevents the takedown attempt.
Stahlhammer blocks an uppercut.
Stahlhammer blocks a body shot from Pridewater.
Pridewater working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
 It looks like Adolf Stahlhammer has been cut.
Stahlhammer can't get the takedown.
Pridewater lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stahlhammer backwards.
Pridewater misses with the head strike.
Stahlhammer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pridewater digs a right hand into Stahlhammer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stahlhammer's gas tank.
Stahlhammer is breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pridewater.
Nice body punch from Pridewater - that landed with a thud.
Pridewater throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pridewater is stalling here.
Pridewater can't find room to land a body shot as Stahlhammer controls the action.
Pridewater lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Pridewater.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pridewater lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Pridewater on the inside.
Pridewater lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pridewater lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stahlhammer.
Still in the clinch, Pridewater scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stahlhammer.
Pridewater working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pridewater lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pridewater.
Pridewater struggles to land a body shot inside as Stahlhammer controls his hands.
Pridewater lands a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Pridewater scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pridewater lands a left hand.
Pridewater can't find room to land a body shot as Stahlhammer controls the action.
Pridewater throws a punch but it's blocked by Stahlhammer.
A shot in the inside from Pridewater.
Pridewater swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pridewater stalls.
A shot in the inside from Pridewater.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pridewater misses with some punches.
Pridewater lands with a light punch inside.
Pridewater is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Pridewater throws a big uppercut that drops Stahlhammer! More strikes from Pridewater and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Stahlhammer lies dazed against the cage as Pridewater celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Pridewater!
Jack Pridewater really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Prosper Gear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Alfinski (ranked 3554 p4p, 4053 weight class) and Lamar Harris (ranked 356 p4p, 394 weight class). Jerry Alfinski 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 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, Jerry Alfinski!
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, Lamar Harris!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Alfinski counters with a nice uppercut.
Harris tries for a takedown but Alfinski circles away easily
and Alfinski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alfinski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Harris moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alfinski definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Harris fails with the takedown
and Alfinski counters with a nice body shot.
Jerry Alfinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lamar Harris.
Harris doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Alfinski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Harris darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Alfinski tries to get to full guard but Harris has control of the leg.
Harris passes to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alfinski wants to hold on but Harris pushes him away.
Harris wants to control the pace but Alfinski is squirming around nicely.
Harris avoids the attempt from Alfinski to control.
Alfinski throwing hammer fists to the chest of Harris. What's that going to do exactly?
Harris can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alfinski is looking to escape.
Harris content just to control the position here.
Harris avoids the attempt from Alfinski to control.
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.
Harris content just to control the position here.
Harris is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Alfinski to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Alfinski shrugs it off.
Harris looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Harris is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Harris shoots in and bounces Alfinski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Harris tries to free his leg and advance position but Alfinski is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alfinski is controlling Harris's posture.
Harris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alfinski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alfinski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Harris on the ground.
Harris wants to control from the top but Alfinski keeps moving.
Harris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Harris is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Alfinski pulls Harris in close to prevent any damage.
Alfinski is wriggling around but Harris manages to pass to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Alfinski is looking to control Harris's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Alfinski avoid being mounted?
Harris wants to take a breather but Alfinski is having none of it.
Alfinski is trying is best to control the position here.
Alfinski'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.
Harris decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Harris misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harris gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Alfinski counters with a left to the body.
Alfinski swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lamar Harris will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Harris with a lazy takedown attempt
and Alfinski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
 It looks like Lamar Harris has been cut.
Alfinski throws a jab but it's blocked by Harris.
Harris changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Alfinski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Harris momentarily.
Harris changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Alfinski tries to avoid it but Harris manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Alfinski to the ground. Alfinski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Alfinski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Harris with a lazy takedown attempt
and Alfinski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jerry Alfinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lamar Harris.
Alfinski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harris moves away.
Harris shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Alfinski counter with a right hand.
Alfinski just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris gets the takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
What's Alfinski going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Alfinski prevents Harris from improving position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris decides to stand back up. Harris steps back and let's Alfinski get back to his feet.
Harris with a poor takedown
and Alfinski counters with a nice uppercut.
Harris gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Harris takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alfinski is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Alfinski throws a series of punches but Harris avoids them all with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from Alfinski misses the target.
Harris fails with the takedown
and Alfinski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Harris doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Alfinski counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris misses with a kick to the body.
Alfinski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harris can do to turn this around?
Harris has his takedown stuffed
and Alfinski counters with a nice uppercut.
Harris shoots and misses
and Alfinski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Harris is breathing heavily.
Alfinski lands a big uppercut and Harris crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Harris looks OK. Alfinski waves Harris back to his feet!
 Harris is rocked!
That has opened up Lamar Harris's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harris fails with the takedown
and Alfinski scores with a counter punch that sends Harris to the canvas! Alfinski smells blood - he's punishing Harris with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Harris has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jerry Alfinski!
A relieved looking Jerry Alfinski thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Venali Paetmar (ranked 2612 p4p, 3903 weight class) and Frank Morrison (ranked 281 p4p, 387 weight class). Paetmar comes to the cage accompanied by Powerwolf - Amen & Attack. Morrison is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: March. Frank Morrison is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Venali Paetmar!
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, Frank Morrison!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Winston Alpacca and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paetmar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Morrison steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Paetmar. That one must have hurt.
Paetmar throws a right hand that Morrison ducks under and follows up with a left that Morrison also avoids with ease.
Paetmar looks to score with a jab to the body but Morrison is just out of range.
Morrison blocks a low kick nicely.
A little jabbing left from Morrison on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Paetmar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Morrison stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Morrison shoots in and gets a takedown into Paetmar's guard.
Morrison slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Morrison preventing the sweep.
Morrison postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Morrison pushing down on Paetmar's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Paetmar on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Morrison takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Morrison lands with a punch from half guard.
Morrison lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morrison trying to pass the guard but Paetmar defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paetmar is looking to improve his position.
Paetmar is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Morrison scores with a couple of nice shots.
Morrison working Paetmar over with strikes.
Morrison lands with a punch from half guard.
Paetmar is defending against the submission attempts here by Morrison.
Morrison is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Paetmar!
Paetmar is desperately trying to improve his position but Morrison has a good base and remains in mount.
Morrison with a couple of short strikes.
A nice elbow there by Morrison.
Paetmar is desperately trying to improve his position but Morrison has a good base and remains in mount.
Morrison lands a big shot there that rocks Paetmar but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Morrison connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison lands a big elbow.
Paetmar is rocked!
Morrison postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Paetmar in real trouble here! The ref calls for Paetmar to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Morrison!
Frank Morrison seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Venali Paetmar spoke after the fight, saying 'I would like to thank my opponent. Now i know that i have to train harder.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Murska Puro (ranked 2579 p4p, 3524 weight class) and King Panda (ranked 111 p4p, 142 weight class). Murska Puro has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Murska Puro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, King Panda!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Sandra Marshall and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Puro.
Panda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Puro moves away.
Panda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Puro moves into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Puro.
Puro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Puro prevents the takedown attempt.
Puro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Puro lands with a light punch inside.
It looks like King Panda has been cut.
Puro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Puro stops a takedown attempt from Panda.
Good body shot from Puro.
Panda looks winded!
Puro lands a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, Puro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Puro lands a nice uppercut.
Puro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pandas head.
Puro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Puro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Puro lands a hook that snaps the head of Panda backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Puro.
Puro creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Panda's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Panda drops to his knees and Puro pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Murska Puro!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Note Sparxx (ranked 2679 p4p, 2033 weight class) and Peetu Tam (ranked 283 p4p, 220 weight class). Sparxx comes to the cage accompanied by We don't need another hero: Tina Turner. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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BJJ White Belt
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Note Sparxx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Peetu Tam!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, David Hoff and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tam gets caught napping as Sparxx dives in and scores a takedown. Tam manages to retain guard.
Sparxx in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sparxx wants to control from the top but Tam keeps moving.
Sparxx wanted to stand there but Tam had control of the position.
Tam looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sparxx accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tam bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sparxx's guard.
Tam postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sparxx wants to stand up but Tam is controlling him.
Tam with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tam in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tam postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tam's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tam looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparxx is looking to stand up but Tam isn't so interested in that idea.
Tam works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tam connects with a nice short shot to Sparxx's temple.
Tam missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ground and pound from Tam.
Sparxx knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tam on the ground.
Tam missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sparxx avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tam.
Tam winds up and cracks Sparxx with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tam is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tam missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sparxx avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tam.
Tam not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tam thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sparxx's head.
Tam with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tam thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tam with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sparxx looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Tam working Sparxx over with strikes.
Tam perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sparxx on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sparxx tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tam is keen to just control but Sparxx is a slippery customer.
Tam uses his free foot to push down on Sparxx's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sparxx.
Tam sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tam looking to control but Sparxx is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tam with the ground and pound from mount.
Tam trying to control but Sparxx is having none of it.
Tam with good strikes from the mount here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Tam throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Sparxx because Tam loaded up on that one.
Tam with shots to the head and body - Sparxx looks very uncomfortable down there.
Tam punishing his opponent with strikes.
Tam lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Tam looking to control but Sparxx is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tam lands with some strikes.
Tam fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tam unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Sparxx wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Tam celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peetu Tam!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Akara Badildoon (ranked 2156 p4p, 1754 weight class) and Finn Murphy (ranked 238 p4p, 208 weight class). Akara Badildoon could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Finn Murphy's chin.
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165
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BJJ White 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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Akara Badildoon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Finn Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Winston Alpacca and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy slips under a jab from Badildoon.
A telegraphed right hand from Murphy misses the target.
Badildoon lands with a right hand.
Badildoon looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
Murphy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Badildoon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Murphy in his tracks.
Murphy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Murphy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Badildoon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Murphy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Badildoon has time to react.
Badildoon digs a good body shot into Murphy's ribs.
Badildoon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Badildoon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hook to the body lands for Badildoon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from Badildoon.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Badildoon.
Badildoon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Badildoon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A shot in the inside from Badildoon.
Murphy tries a body shot but Badildoon blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Badildoon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short left from Badildoon.
Badildoon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Murphy is looking to break free of the clinch but Badildoon has double underhooks.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Badildoon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Badildoon.
Badildoon lands an uppercut.
Badildoon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Murphy jumps guard and drags Badildoon to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Badildoon gets to his feet. Murphy looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Badildoon moves into range and clinches up with Murphy.
Badildoon has Murphy pressed against the cage, preventing Murphy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Badildoon is leaning against Murphy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Murphy looks winded!
Badildoon lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Murphy takes a shot to the head.
Badildoon lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Badildoon presses Murphy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Badildoon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Badildoon lands a shot to the body.
Badildoon lands an uppercut.
Badildoon works on Murphy's body with a couple of short punches.
Badildoon pushes Murphy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Badildoon digs a right hand underneath Murphy's ribcage. Murphy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right handed body shot lands from Badildoon.
Badildoon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Badildoon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good body shot from Badildoon.
Badildoon works on Murphy's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Badildoon.
Badildoon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Badildoon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Badildoon is working Murphy over against the cage.
Badildoon lands a shoulder strike.
Badildoon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Badildoon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Murphy or not.
Badildoon tries to score a body lock takedown but Murphy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Badildoon pushes Murphy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Badildoon lands a hook that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Badildoon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Badildoon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Badildoon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Badildoon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Badildoon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murphy tries to work over Badildoon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Badildoon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murphy throws a big shot that misses.
Badildoon gets a clinch.
Good body shot from Badildoon.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Badildoon pushes Murphy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Badildoon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Murphy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Badildoon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Badildoon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Badildoon.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Badildoon.
Nice body punch from Badildoon.
Badildoon lands a hook that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Badildoon lands a body punch.
Murphy is trying to break the clinch but Badildoon has him pressed against the cage.
Badildoon blocks a body shot from Murphy.
Badildoon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Badildoon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Badildoon.
Badildoon lands an uppercut.
A short right from Badildoon.
Badildoon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murphy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
and Badildoon counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Murphy! He's just covering up as Badildoon starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akara Badildoon!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Xain Zhao (ranked 1525 p4p, 2614 weight class) and Buster Bidwell (ranked 211 p4p, 346 weight class). Zhao comes into the arena with I love Friday blaring out of the sound system. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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182
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182
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Xain Zhao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Buster Bidwell!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Bart Greer and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhao shoots for a double leg takedown but Bidwell sprawls well. He's pushed Zhao's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zhao definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zhao moves in looking to clinch but Bidwell pushes him off.
Bidwell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bidwell throws a nice looking combination but Zhao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zhao is looking to counter punch.
Bidwell's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zhao under the eye.
Bidwell getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zhao wants to clinch
and Bidwell counters with a straight right hand.
Bidwell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bidwell throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bidwell lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bidwell connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zhao momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zhao takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zhao.
Zhao shoots in for a double leg but Bidwell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xain Zhao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bidwell scores with a one two! Zhao had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Buster Bidwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bidwell paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bidwell sizes up Zhao with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bidwell lands a slapping body shot.
Bidwell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zhao throwing a counter right hand but Bidwell manages to avoid it.
Bidwell cracks Zhao with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheers as Bidwell lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zhao doesn't seem phased though.
Bidwell lands a right hook to the body.
Bidwell throws a right hand that Zhao ducks under and follows up with a left that Zhao also avoids with ease.
Zhao swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bidwell connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zhao's hands.
Zhao takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bidwell uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bidwell tests Zhao's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zhao forces Bidwell back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zhao successfully pulls guard.
Zhao is looking to cinch up a triangle. Bidwell throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Zhao's body to avoid the submission. Zhao has instead reached around Bidwell's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Zhao arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Xain Zhao!
Xain Zhao very nearly forgot to thank Sweet Leaf Supplements amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Island Mongrel (ranked 753 p4p, 1283 weight class) and Stan Shamrock (ranked 98 p4p, 165 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Basic striking
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Island Mongrel !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Stan Shamrock!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Daniel Franklin and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shamrock moves into the clinch.
Shamrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mongrel 's elbow.
Shamrock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shamrock looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shamrock gets control of Mongrel 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Shamrock will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Shamrock is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mongrel wants to control from the top but Shamrock keeps moving.
Shamrock is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Mongrel frees his head nicely. Oh but Shamrock has switched to an armbar! Mongrel is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Stan Shamrock!
Stan Shamrock is the new middleweight champion!
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