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Island Brawls 9 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Blanka (ranked 8068 p4p, 7159 weight class) and Roddy Richards (ranked 687 p4p, 634 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Carlos Blanka!
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, Roddy Richards!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Bart Greer and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blanka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blanka is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Blanka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blanka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Richards's coach down at Armored Fitness & Sparring was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Richards's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Blanka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Blanka presses Richards against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Richards is trying to push Blanka away but Blanka has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blanka.
Richards letting Blanka take a breather here.
A short right from Blanka.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Blanka.
Blanka is struggling to control the position.
Blanka creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Richards's defenses.
A body shot lands from Blanka.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Blanka.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blanka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Blanka lands a left hand.
Blanka leaning his opponent against the cage.
Blanka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Blanka definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Blanka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blanka digs a right hand underneath Richards's ribcage. Richards let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Blanka lands with a light punch inside.
Blanka gets through Richards's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Richards misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blanka scores with a hook to the body.
Blanka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Blanka avoiding damage.
Blanka lands a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blanka creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Richards's defenses.
Blanka holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Blanka is stalling here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Blanka for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blanka slows down the pace here.
Richards is trying to force a seperation but Blanka has the dominant position.
Blanka lands a hook that snaps the head of Richards backwards.
Blanka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Blanka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Blanka keeps control of Richards as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Blanka comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Richards's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blanka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Richards backwards.
Blanka lands a shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Blanka.
Blanka's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Blanka.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blanka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Blanka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Richards's efforts to push away.
Blanka taking a breather.
Richards taking a breather.
Richards looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Richards misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Blanka scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blanka lands an elbow just above Richards 's eye.
Blanka scores with a hook to the body.
Blanka lands with a left to the head.
Blanka stalls.
Blanka lands a shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Blanka.
Blanka lands a shoulder strike.
Blanka lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blanka lands with a left to the head.
Blanka lands a right hand.
Blanka digs a right hand into Richards's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Richards's gas tank.
Blanka lands an elbow inside that Richards shrugs off.
Richards takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Roddy Richards has been cut.
A right hook to the body lands for Blanka.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Blanka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roddy Richards's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Blanka looks to score with a jab to the body but Richards is just out of range.
Blanka misses with a body shot.
Richards uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blanka.
Carlos Blanka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Richards moves out of range of the strikes.
Blanka has Richards up against the cage in a clinch.
Blanka works on Richards's body with a couple of short punches.
A short body shot lands from Blanka as the two fighters clinch.
Blanka stalling the fight.
Blanka dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Blanka gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blanka lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Blanka gets through Richards's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Richards tries to break the clinch but Blanka is controlling the position.
Richards's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blanka lands a body punch in the clinch.
Richards misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blanka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Richards looking for a takedown.
A nice left hand lands by Blanka.
A short right from Blanka.
Blanka taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Blanka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Blanka slowing the pace effectively.
Richards is trying to pull guard but Blanka has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Blanka - that landed with a thud.
A right handed body shot lands from Blanka.
Blanka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Richards can do to turn this around?
Blanka comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Come on Blanka - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Blanka works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Blanka.
Blanka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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!
Blanka lands with a light punch inside.
Blanka is leaning against Richards and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Blanka avoiding damage.
Richards wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Richards takes an elbow to the forehead.
Blanka lands a nice shot to the body.
Richards can't find room to land a body shot as Blanka controls the action.
Blanka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Richards wants to break the clinch but can't.
Blanka lands an elbow inside that Richards shrugs off.
Blanka blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blanka dodges an elbow strike from Richards.
Blanka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Blanka controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right from Blanka on the inside.
Blanka slows down the pace here.
Richards wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Blanka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Blanka lands a shot to the body.
Blanka lands a nice uppercut.
Blanka's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Blanka gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Blanka smiles and moves away.
Carlos Blanka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roddy Richards.
Richards lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blanka circles away quickly and effectively.
Blanka has Richards up against the cage in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blanka.
Richards wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Blanka lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blanka taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Blanka.
Blanka lands a nice shot to the body.
Blanka lands an elbow that stopped Richards in his tracks for a moment.
Blanka digs a right hand into Richards's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Richards's gas tank.
Blanka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Blanka dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roddy Richards's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Blanka tries to bum rush Richards with a series of wild strikes but Richards uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blanka ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Blanka has taken the fight to the clinch.
Richards wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short body shot lands from Blanka as the two fighters clinch.
Blanka lands a body shot.
Richards misses with an elbow strike.
Blanka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Richards backwards.
Blanka pushes Richards back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blanka is stalling here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Blanka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Blanka.
Blanka lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blanka lands a body shot.
Blanka holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Blanka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Richards can't break the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Blanka.
Richards is trying to break the clinch but Blanka is controlling him.
Nice body punch from Blanka.
Good body shot from Blanka.
Blanka lands a shot to the body.
Richards can't break the clinch.
Carlos Blanka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Blanka is leaning against Richards and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Blanka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Richards tries for a takedown but Blanka manages to get underhooks.
Richards takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Blanka lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blanka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Richards backwards.
Blanka avoiding damage.
Blanka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Richards.
Blanka content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Blanka taking a breather.
A body shot lands from Blanka.
Blanka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blanka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Richards backwards.
Blanka effectively controlling the action here.
Blanka stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Richards wants to break free but Blanka has control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blanka stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Richards's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A left hand lands to the body for Blanka.
A short body shot lands from Blanka as the two fighters clinch.
Richards is trying to pull guard but Blanka turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Blanka stalls.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blanka.
Blanka lands with a left to the head.
Richards tries to break the clinch but Blanka is controlling the position.
Nice body punch from Blanka - that landed with a thud.
Blanka gets through Richards's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Blanka displaying some good clinch control by pressing Richards up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards takes an elbow to the forehead.
Blanka pushes Richards back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Blanka is pushing Richards up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Blanka lands a hook that snaps the head of Richards backwards.
Carlos Blanka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Richards jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Blanka walks away with a smile on his face. Richards gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Carlos Blanka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roddy Richards.
Blanka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Richards was well out of range. Poor timing from Blanka.
Richards is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Blanka throws a series of punches but Richards moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Richards throws a leg kick but Blanka moved away.
Blanka scores with a jab to the head.
Roddy Richards has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Richards tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Blanka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Blanka 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 David Hoff scores the fight 30:24
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:24
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Blanka!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalou Naroggu (ranked 7687 p4p, 5099 weight class) and Rowan Atkinson (ranked 136 p4p, 181 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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300
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kalou Naroggu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rowan Atkinson !
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, David Hoff and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atkinson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Naroggu misses with a looping right.
Naroggu throws a combination. Atkinson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Rowan Atkinson has been cut.
Naroggu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Naroggu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Atkinson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A punch combination from Naroggu misses.
Kalou Naroggu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by Naroggu.
Naroggu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Atkinson scores with the left hand. Naroggu knows he should have avoided that one.
Naroggu takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Naroggu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Atkinson wants to counter with a clinch but Naroggu pushes him away.
We've been told by Naroggu's head coaches at Cozad The Island that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Atkinson .
Naroggu fails to land with a series of punches.
Atkinson ducks under a wild hook from Naroggu.
Atkinson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Atkinson dodges the punch combination from Naroggu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naroggu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Atkinson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Naroggu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Atkinson .
Naroggu misses with a double jab
and Atkinson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Naroggu is breathing heavily.
Naroggu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Atkinson circles away quickly and effectively.
Atkinson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Naroggu misses with a combination
and Atkinson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Atkinson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Naroggu misses with a wild combination.
Naroggu swings widly with a right hand
and Atkinson counters with a stiff right hand.
Naroggu misses with a left hand
and Atkinson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Naroggu swats away the attempt to clinch by Atkinson .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson throws a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Atkinson moves away from the strike by Naroggu.
Naroggu sets himself, and Atkinson steps forward looking for the clinch! Naroggu avoids it this time.
Atkinson moves away from the strike by Naroggu.
The fighters circling - Naroggu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Atkinson wants to counter with a clinch but Naroggu pushes him away.
Naroggu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Naroggu cracks Atkinson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Atkinson fakes the leg kick and cracks Naroggu in the body.
Naroggu takes one to the chin there.
Atkinson thuds his right hand into Naroggu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Naroggu swings widly with a right hand
and Atkinson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Naroggu thinking.
The crowd cheers as Atkinson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Naroggu doesn't seem phased though.
Atkinson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Atkinson scores with a head kick.
Atkinson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Naroggu had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Naroggu is rocked!
Atkinson clinches up with Naroggu and pushes him back against the cage.
Atkinson throws a punch but it's blocked by Naroggu.
Atkinson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Naroggu's efforts to push away.
Naroggu blocks an uppercut.
Atkinson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Naroggu will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Atkinson up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Atkinson lands an uppercut.
Atkinson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Naroggus head.
Atkinson has Naroggu pressed against the cage, preventing Naroggu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Atkinson blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Naroggu misses with the head strike.
Naroggu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Naroggu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Atkinson throws a punch but it's blocked by Naroggu.
Naroggu tries to break free but Atkinson pushes him back against the cage.
Naroggu throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Atkinson tries to work over Naroggu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Naroggu swings wildly with an uppercut but Atkinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Naroggu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Atkinson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Atkinson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Naroggu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Atkinson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Atkinson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Atkinson is leaning against Naroggu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rowan Atkinson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rowan Atkinson 's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Naroggu misses with a left hand
and Atkinson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Atkinson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Naroggu throws out the jab.
Atkinson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Atkinson lands with an overhand left.
Atkinson blocks a jab.
Atkinson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Naroggu.
Naroggu misses the jab.
Naroggu lands a jab-cross combination.
Naroggu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Atkinson .
Naroggu moves forwards but Atkinson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Atkinson dodges the punch combination from Naroggu.
Naroggu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Naroggu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Atkinson clobbers Naroggu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Atkinson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Naroggu's sensitive parts.
Naroggu throws an overhand right that lands on Atkinson 's shoulder, as Atkinson tries to avoid the shot.
Naroggu cracks Atkinson with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naroggu swinging wildly here.
Naroggu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Naroggu takes one to the side of the head.
Naroggu lands a lovely overhand right.
Atkinson lands a front kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Naroggu misses with a few strikes there.
Atkinson throws a big counter head kick but Naroggu avoids it with no problem.
Atkinson staying out of range there.
Atkinson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Atkinson moves out of range as Naroggu strikes.
Atkinson ducks under a wild hook from Naroggu.
Atkinson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Naroggu blocks it well.
Atkinson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Naroggu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Atkinson slips a jab and a cross from Naroggu.
Atkinson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Naroggu.
Atkinson throws a fast counter high kick but Naroggu manages to duck under it in time.
Atkinson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naroggu throws a combination that misses
and Atkinson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Naroggu thinking.
Jab, jab by Atkinson - just one landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atkinson lands a really nice looking cross but Naroggu seems unphased.
Naroggu misses with a wild combination.
Naroggu misses with a two punch combination.
Atkinson tries to counter with a clinch but Naroggu shakes him off and moves away.
Atkinson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Atkinson cracks Naroggu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Oh Naroggu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Atkinson ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Naroggu's jaw. Naroggu's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Atkinson does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rowan Atkinson !
During a confident post fight interview, Rowan Atkinson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adam Lewis (ranked 5585 p4p, 4959 weight class) and Kamaru Usman (ranked 571 p4p, 542 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
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KO power |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Adam Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kamaru Usman!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Winston Alpacca and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis gets caught napping as Usman dives in and scores a takedown. Lewis manages to retain guard.
Usman scoring with punches to the head and body.
Usman 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.
Lewis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Usman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lewis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Usman on the ground.
Usman distracts Lewis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Usman 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Usman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Usman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Usman advances to half guard.
Lewis wants to improve his position but Usman is controlling well.
Usman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lewis with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Usman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nice strikes from Usman there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Usman seems to be looking for submissions.
Usman is controlling the pace.
Usman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Usman passes the guard and advances to mount!
Usman with a couple of short strikes.
Usman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Usman looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Lewis is rocked!
It looks like Adam Lewis has been cut.
Usman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Oh Lewis is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Usman dominating with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Usman controlling from mount.
Lewis seems to have got his legs back now.
Lewis takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Usman's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kamaru Usman!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Peanut Jones (ranked 5551 p4p, 5595 weight class) and John Flowers (ranked 228 p4p, 229 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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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart |
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Peanut Jones!
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, John Flowers!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Peter Branson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flowers throws a body shot but no joy.
Flowers is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jones lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Flowers has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Flowers and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Flowers swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jones.
Flowers scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Flowers gets caught flat footed, as Jones shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jones controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Flowers for as long as he can get away with.
Flowers has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones content to stall in guard here.
Jones advances to half guard.
Flowers really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones winds up and cracks Flowers with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jones passes the guard and advances to mount!
Jones landing strikes from the mount and Flowers is in trouble!
Jones lands a couple of good shots and Flowers has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Flowers is trying to remain composed but Jones is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Flowers is rocked!
Jones is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Flowers is still in real trouble! Can Jones finish him?
Flowers looks winded!
The referee is taking a good look at Flowers as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Jones!
Jones cracks Flowers with a big right hand from the back mount! Flowers immediately covers up and the referee dives in to save him under a barrage of more strikes! Jones takes this one by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peanut Jones!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cashel Ortiz (ranked 3973 p4p, 3800 weight class) and Steve Broadbent (ranked 470 p4p, 454 weight class). Cashel Ortiz could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Steve Broadbent's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Cashel Ortiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Steve Broadbent!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Sandra Marshall and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Broadbent slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ortiz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Broadbent looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ortiz slips under a jab.
Ortiz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Broadbent misses with a lunging right hand
and Ortiz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ortiz has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Broadbent to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Ortiz is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Broadbent pulls down on the head and he's put Ortiz to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Steve Broadbent!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abel Graves (ranked 3798 p4p, 3375 weight class) and Sitting Bull (ranked 453 p4p, 414 weight class). Graves comes to the cage accompanied by Deadsoul Tribe - A Flight on an Angels Wing. Abel Graves has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Abel Graves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sitting Bull!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, David Hoff and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bull shoots in for a double leg but Graves sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Graves throws a nice inside leg kick.
Graves lands with a good body shot.
Bull misses with a takedown
and Graves cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Graves lands a lovely overhand right.
Graves dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bull. That did some damage!
Good leg kick by Graves there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bull shoots for a takedown but Graves saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Abel Graves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sitting Bull.
Graves closes the distance and clinches.
Bull looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Graves is leaning against Bull and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Graves.
A body shot lands from Graves.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bull goes for a takedown attempt but Graves pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bull on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Graves. Graves obviously looking to wear him down.
Bull with a poor takedown
and Graves counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bull takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Graves with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bull stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Graves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bull closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Graves to the mat! Graves manages to get full guard.
Bull wants to control from the top but Graves keeps moving.
Graves is adopting a defensive guard.
Graves wants to sweep here but Bull controlling him for the moment.
Graves has his hands on Bull's head, controlling the position.
Graves controls Bull momentarily but Bull frees himself.
Graves is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bull defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bull trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Graves looking for a sweep. Not yet Graves, not yet.
Graves not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Graves keeping moving, preventing Bull from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bull shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Graves as he avoids it easily.
Graves throws a nice inside leg kick.
Graves feints and then cracks Bull's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bull down.
Graves throws out a powerful jab.
Abel Graves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graves chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Graves scores with a decent looking hook.
Graves gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bull to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Graves trying to keep a closed guard but Bull is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bull thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Graves wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Graves trying to keep a closed guard but Bull is proving a slippery customer.
Bull is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bull wants to control from the top but Graves keeps moving.
Graves looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bull won't allow Graves to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bull looking to pass the guard.
Bull being controlled here momentarily.
Bull postures up.
Bull seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Graves displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bull.
Graves throwing a counter right hand but Bull manages to avoid it.
Graves stuffs the takedown.
Graves is looking to counter punch.
Bull shoots in for a takedown but Graves shows good takedown defense.
Graves clinches up against the cage.
Bull tries for a takedown. No joy.
Graves lands a nice shot to the body.
Bull looks winded!
A nice left hand lands by Graves.
Graves lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abel Graves dominated that round.
That's time! Graves's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bull takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bull shoots in and drives through. Graves sprawls well.
Graves lands the left hand.
Bull drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bull shoots in for a takedown but Graves shows good takedown defense.
A good leg kick by Graves.
Bull's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Graves fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bull looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Donk. Graves catches Bull right on the button with a cross.
Graves jabs Bull right on the nose. Bull blinks but takes it well.
Bull takes one to the side of the head.
Bull with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Graves counter with a right hand.
Abel Graves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sitting Bull.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Graves with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Graves scores with a nice head shot.
Graves is looking to slow Bull down with leg kicks.
Graves scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Graves cracks Bull with a good jab.
Graves scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Graves scores with the left hand. Bull knows he should have avoided that one.
Graves swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bull.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bull is trying hard to land a takedown here. Graves sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Graves scores with a shot to the body.
Bull is breathing heavily.
Graves lands a jab to Bull's midsection.
Bull closes the distance and clinches up with Graves, looking for a takedown. Bull pushes Graves against the cage but Graves circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Graves has closed the distance and engaged Bull in a clinch.
Graves lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bull is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Graves pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nice body punch from Graves.
Graves lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bull.
Graves lands a right hand.
Graves digs a right hand into Bull's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bull's gas tank.
Graves scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Graves scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bull is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Graves.
Bull is still on wobbly legs! Can Graves finish him?
Graves lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Graves makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Graves throws a big uppercut that drops Bull! More strikes from Graves and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Bull lies dazed against the cage as Graves celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abel Graves!
A very excited looking Abel Graves made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ozkar Hootenanny (ranked 3890 p4p, 3271 weight class) and James Django (ranked 460 p4p, 410 weight class). The key to victory for Ozkar Hootenanny has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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Basic striking
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ozkar Hootenanny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, James Django!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Django dives in and scores a takedown into Hootenanny's guard.
Django trying to control the position from guard on top but Hootenanny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Django drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Django jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Django looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Django throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Django postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Django prevents Hootenanny from getting back to his feet.
Django throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Django throwing strikes but missing.
Django postures up in Hootenanny's guard and throws a big left but Hootenanny blocks it.
Django postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hootenanny is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Django, into his guard.
Django pulls Hootenanny in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hootenanny wants to get up but he can't break Django's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hootenanny stands up and waves to Django to follow him.
Hootenanny gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Django to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Django pushes down on Hootenanny's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Django seems content to control.
Django sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hootenanny defending well though.
Django throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hootenanny keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Django throws a strike but Hootenanny avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Django throwing strikes from guard but Hootenanny blocks nicely.
Django postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Django controls from within his opponent's guard.
Django must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Django is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hootenanny utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hootenanny preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Django won't allow Hootenanny to get back to his feet.
Hootenanny preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Django throws a big elbow that misses.
Django works over Hootenanny with some ground and pound from guard.
Django with a flurry of punches that miss.
Django throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hootenanny works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Django dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Django swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hootenanny cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Django closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hootenanny to the mat! Hootenanny manages to get full guard.
Hootenanny keeping moving, preventing Django from controlling successfully.
Django throws an elbow that misses. Hootenanny uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Django's guard. Nice move by Hootenanny!
Hootenanny is fighting to break Django's control of his arms but Django 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.
Django looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hootenanny is one step ahead there.
Hootenanny has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Django seems keen to control Hootenanny's posture.
Hootenanny wants to stand but Django has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hootenanny stopping the sweep attempt from Django.
Hootenanny stands and steps away. Django gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hootenanny lands with a hook. Django tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Django fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hootenanny sprawls well initially but Django persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hootenanny pushes Django off and gets back to his feet.
Hootenanny slips a jab and a cross from Django.
Hootenanny was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The crowd cheers as Hootenanny lands an impressive looking overhand right. Django doesn't seem phased though.
Django darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hootenanny regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Django.
Django loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hootenanny utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hootenanny keeping full guard, as Django tries to pass.
Django scoring with punches to the head and body.
Django with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Hootenanny manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Django wants a takedown but no success here.
Django digs a right hand into Hootenanny's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hootenanny's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hootenanny is looking to break free of the clinch but Django has double underhooks.
Django is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hootenanny gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Django with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hootenanny stops a takedown attempt from Django.
Ozkar Hootenanny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Django.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hootenanny is trying to break free.
Django tries to work over Hootenanny's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Django looking for a takedown.
Django working aggressively here.
Django struggles to land a body shot inside as Hootenanny controls his hands.
Hootenanny has had enough of the clinch but Django keeps him there for the moment.
Django tries to throw a body punch but Hootenanny avoids it by throwing Django back against the cage.
Django using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hootenanny has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Django tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hootenanny avoids it.
Django has Hootenanny pressed against the cage, preventing Hootenanny from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Django tries to land knees in the clinch but Hootenanny avoids the damage to the body.
Hootenanny wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ozkar Hootenanny dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Django shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hootenanny napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hootenanny parries the strikes from Django easily there. Django is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hootenanny to escape.
Hootenanny parries the strikes from Django easily there. Django is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hootenanny to escape.
Hootenanny being controlled for a moment.
Django scoring with punches from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hootenanny on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Django in side control, throwing shots but Hootenanny defends.
Django throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Hootenanny works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Django is trying to control. Hootenanny wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Django seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hootenanny is trying to stand up here but Django is controlling him well.
Django thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hootenanny's head.
Django working Hootenanny over with strikes.
Django trying to advance position but Hootenanny counters by regaining guard.
Hootenanny working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Django.
Django is in close to Hootenanny's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Django throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hootenanny avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hootenanny avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Django is pushing down on Hootenanny's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hootenanny is fighting to maintain full guard but Django has managed to sneak the leg through.
Django seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Django seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Django is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hootenanny doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Django.
Django missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Django is looking for a kimura but Hootenanny is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Django to get the leverage.
Django trying to control from half guard but Hootenanny is working away.
Hootenanny on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Django is controlling the pace.
Django throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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. Django connects with a nice short shot to Hootenanny's temple.
Django winds up and cracks Hootenanny with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hootenanny tries to kick Django off but Django keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Django is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Django is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Django moves nicely into side control.
Django tries for a kimura but Hootenanny is defending well.
Django has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hootenanny prevents Django from improving position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Django swings around for an armbar but Hootenanny sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Django's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Django comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Django has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Django!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Mckean (ranked 2530 p4p, 3812 weight class) and Jack Wilson (ranked 317 p4p, 457 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tommy Mckean!
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 Wilson!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Michael Johnstone and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mckean uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wilson.
Wilson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mckean is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Tommy Mckean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mckean misses the jab.
Mckean keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wilson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mckean.
Mckean throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wilson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mckean backs up against the cage.
It looks like Tommy Mckean has been cut.
Mckean throws a jab when Wilson was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wilson! But no joy.
Wilson scores with a jab to the body.
Wilson swings for the body but Mckean moves out of range.
Wilson defending well as Mckean loads up on a big left hand.
Mckean slips under a jab from Wilson.
Mckean thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mckean slips a jab and a cross from Wilson.
Mckean is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mckean closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wilson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mckean dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mckean.
Wilson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mckean lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mckean pressing his opponent against the cage.
Wilson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wilson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mckean moves into the clinch successfully.
Wilson manages to break the clinch.
Mckean connects with a crisp jab.
Mckean looks to land a left hand but Wilson moved out of range nicely.
Wilson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mckean takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wilson looks to land a right hand but Mckean moved out of range.
Mckean swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wilson.
Mckean looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mckean scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A big right from Mckean misses.
Mckean darts in and clinches Wilson up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mckean tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wilson avoids it.
Wilson is trying to break the clinch but Mckean is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mckean prevents Wilson from breaking the clinch.
Wilson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wilson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wilson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mckean connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wilson scrambles back to his feet.
Wilson blocks a jab.
Wilson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mckean thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wilson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wilson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mckean with a body shot.
A big left from Wilson misses.
Wilson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wilson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wilson just misses with a punch to the body.
Mckean throws a lazy right hand but Wilson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Wilson.
Wilson misses the shot to the body.
Wilson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mckean.
Wilson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mckean throws out the jab.
Wilson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mckean with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wilson, as that shot connected.
Mckean jabs Wilson right on the nose. Wilson blinks but takes it well.
Wilson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mckean was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson lands a nice hook to Mckean's body. Mckean takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mckean scores with a hook.
Nice shot by Mckean.
Wilson slips a jab from Mckean.
Despite the aggression on Wilson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Wilson punishes Mckean's body with a nice straight punch.
Wilson misses with an uppercut.
Mckean lands a jab to the head.
Mckean looks to land a left hand but Wilson moved out of range nicely.
Wilson throws an overhand right that lands on Mckean's shoulder, as Mckean tries to avoid the shot.
Mckean gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wilson is trying to break the clinch but Mckean is controlling him.
Mckean misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mckean fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wilson manages to break the clinch.
Mckean moves away from the strike by Wilson.
Mckean connects with a jab.
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!
Mckean scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wilson in his tracks.
Mckean is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wilson slips under a jab.
Mckean is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wilson.
A countering left hand to the body from Wilson misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson sizes up Mckean with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mckean misses with an uppercut
and Wilson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wilson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mckean moves away.
Mckean swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mckean throws a shot from downtown. Wilson moves away and avoids it.
Wilson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mckean with a body shot.
Wilson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mckean.
Jab, jab by Mckean - just one landing.
Mckean looks to throw the jab but Wilson is out of range.
Mckean thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wilson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Decent striking displayed by Wilson there.
Mckean fails in his attempt to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Wilson misses.
Mckean misses with a straight right.
Wilson looks to score with a jab to the body but Mckean is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mckean wants to clinch up but Wilson keeps it at a distance.
Wilson moves away from the strike by Mckean.
Wilson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mckean rather than just go for the knockout.
Wilson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mckean doesn't seem bothered though.
Mckean misses with a hook
and Wilson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tommy Mckean will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tommy Mckean's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mckean jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mckean throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wilson slips under a jab.
Wilson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mckean at a distance.
Wilson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mckean manages to avoid it.
Wilson needs to keep his hands up - Mckean had a free shot at his head there.
Mckean jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wilson throws a body shot but no joy.
Mckean is looking to counter punch.
Wilson misses with a hook.
Wilson connects with a body shot.
Mckean misses with a looping right.
Wilson moves away from the strike by Mckean.
Mckean is looking to clinch but Wilson is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mckean is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wilson.
Wilson moves out of range of the strikes.
Mckean on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mckean is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wilson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mckean.
Mckean takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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!
Wilson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mckean manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mckean fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wilson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mckean misses with an uppercut.
Wilson lands a two punch combo.
Wilson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mckean scores with a nice head shot.
Wilson dips to his left and cracks Mckean with an uppercut!
Wilson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wilson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mckean.
Mckean misses with a looping right.
Jab by Wilson.
Jack Wilson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wilson misses the jab.
Mckean scores with a jab to the head.
Mckean staying out of range there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mckean avoids the body shot from Wilson.
Mckean is looking to counter punch.
Wilson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mckean throws a jab when Wilson was well out of range.
Mckean throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mckean wants to clinch up but Wilson keeps it at a distance.
Wilson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mckean.
Mckean throws a jab but it's blocked by Wilson.
Mckean misses with a hook. Wilson ducked under it nicely.
Mckean clinches.
Mckean misses with a punch on the inside.
Mckean misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wilson wants to get back to striking at distance but Mckean won't allow it.
Mckean throws a head punch that misses.
Mckean lands a hook that snaps the head of Wilson backwards.
Wilson manages to break the clinch.
Wilson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wilson misses with a low kick.
Mckean was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mckean looks to land a left hand but Wilson moved out of range nicely.
Wilson ducks under a wild hook from Mckean.
Wilson slips under a jab from Mckean.
Wilson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mckean.
Mckean is looking to counter punch.
Mckean tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wilson digs a good body shot into Mckean's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mckean throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Decent striking displayed by Mckean there.
Mckean throws a jab when Wilson was well out of range.
Wilson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wilson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mckean misses with an uppercut.
Mckean tries to clinch up.
Mckean takes one to the chin there.
Wilson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wilson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mckean counters with a straight right hand.
Mckean throws a jab when Wilson was well out of range.
Mckean throws a shot from downtown. Wilson moves away and avoids it.
Mckean uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wilson.
Wilson tests Mckean's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tommy Mckean's cut is getting worse.
Mckean throws a jab when Wilson was well out of range.
Mckean throws a lazy right hand but Wilson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mckean lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mckean misses with a looping left.
Wilson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wilson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wilson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mckean.
A big left from Mckean misses.
Wilson misses with a wild body shot.
Mckean throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wilson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wilson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mckean lands a head shot.
Wilson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mckean moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wilson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wilson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wilson slips a jab from Mckean.
Wilson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mckean sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mckean moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mckean lands the left hand.
Wilson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mckean dodges the punch combination from Wilson.
Wilson takes a swing at Mckean's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jack Wilson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tommy Mckean's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Mckean gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wilson wants to break free but Mckean has control.
Mckean throws a head punch that misses.
Wilson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wilson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wilson lands a nice looking body shot.
Mckean cracks Wilson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as Mckean lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wilson doesn't seem phased though.
Mckean throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wilson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wilson misses with a body shot.
Wilson throws a jab when Mckean was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Mckean misses the target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wilson.
Mckean throws a lazy uppercut
and Wilson counters with a nice body shot.
Wilson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wilson defending well as Mckean loads up on a big left hand.
Mckean steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wilson.
Mckean tries to close the distance and clinch but Wilson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mckean throws out a loose jab but Wilson uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mckean was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mckean throws out the jab.
A big right from Mckean misses.
Wilson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wilson blocks a jab.
Mckean scores with a nice right hand.
Mckean throws out a loose jab but Wilson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wilson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mckean jabs Wilson right on the nose. Wilson blinks but takes it well.
Mckean takes one on the button.
Wilson looks to score with a jab to the body but Mckean is just out of range.
Mckean keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mckean uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wilson has time to react.
Wilson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wilson moves out of range as Mckean strikes.
Wilson fails to land with a series of punches.
Wilson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mckean moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wilson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mckean circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Wilson tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Mckean wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tommy Mckean!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tonimateu Felipao (ranked 2258 p4p, 2967 weight class) and Papa Doc (ranked 305 p4p, 371 weight class). Papa Doc will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tonimateu Felipao!
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, Papa Doc!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Sandra Marshall and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Felipao tries for a takedown but Doc circles away easily
and Doc counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Tonimateu Felipao has been cut.
Felipao misses with a hook
enabling Doc to counter with a crisp jab.
Doc lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Felipao misses with a lunging right hand
and Doc counters with a nice uppercut.
Felipao feints and as Doc raises his hands in defense, Felipao changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Doc manages to escape and get back to his feet.
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!
Felipao throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Doc was covering up waiting for the punch and Felipao finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Felipao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Doc swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Felipao is looking to advance position but Doc has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Felipao is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Doc manages to capitalize on a mistake by Felipao to take his back!
Felipao rolls, trying to escape but Doc keeps control of the position.
Doc gets to his feet and calls for his opponent to stand and trade! Heeeere we go!
Felipao manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Doc on his heels. He'll look to pass Doc's guard now, I'm sure.
Doc wants to stand up but Felipao is controlling him.
Felipao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Doc is keeping the position for now.
Doc looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Felipao is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Felipao accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Felipao looking to pass the guard.
Felipao is pushing down on Doc's leg trying to pass to half guard. Doc is fighting to maintain full guard but Felipao has managed to sneak the leg through.
Felipao is trying to work for a kimura but Doc is defending well.
Felipao works his way into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Felipao pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Felipao goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Doc turns into him and now he's in Felipao's guard.
Doc preventing the sweep.
Felipao looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Doc passes into side control.
Felipao tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Doc wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Felipao regains half guard.
Felipao is looking to improve his position.
Doc tries to stand and escape but Felipao is controlling the position.
Doc is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Felipao tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Doc has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Felipao looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Felipao really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Papa Doc dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tonimateu Felipao's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Felipao fails with the takedown
and Doc counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Doc gets caught napping as Felipao dives in and scores a takedown. Doc manages to retain guard.
Felipao passes into half guard.
Felipao seems to be working for a kimura but Doc defends the submission attempt.
Felipao is looking for a kimura but Doc is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Felipao to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Felipao looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Felipao seems to be working for a kimura but Doc defends the submission attempt.
Felipao is looking for a kimura but Doc is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Felipao to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Felipao looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Felipao passes to side control.
Felipao goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Doc rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Felipao's guard! Nice work there by Doc!
Felipao tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Felipao manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Doc manages to get himself to full guard.
Doc keeping full guard, as Felipao tries to pass.
Doc pushes Felipao off and gets back to his feet.
Felipao shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Doc is trying to defend but Felipao finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Felipao with the ground and pound but Doc uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Felipao looking to pass the guard.
Felipao forces his way into half guard.
Felipao trying to mount his opponent but Doc defends it.
Felipao is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Doc doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Felipao.
Felipao prevents Doc from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Felipao moves nicely into side control.
Doc dodges the ground and pound from Felipao.
Felipao misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Felipao tries for a kimura but Doc is defending well.
Doc is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Felipao asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Tonimateu Felipao overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Felipao goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Doc has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Felipao but great work by Doc.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tonimateu Felipao will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tonimateu Felipao's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Felipao tries for a takedown but Doc circles away easily
letting Doc counter with a right hand.
Felipao dives in and scores a takedown into Doc's guard.
Doc has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Felipao is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Doc is trying to push Felipao away but Felipao has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Doc tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Doc wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Felipao has him pressed against the cage.
Doc wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Felipao has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Doc avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Doc is trying to force a seperation but Felipao has the dominant position.
A right hook to the body lands for Doc.
Felipao gets a trip takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Felipao trying to pass the guard but Doc defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Doc tries to kick Felipao off but Felipao keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Felipao is pressing down on Doc's thigh, looking to free his foot. Doc is holding on for now.
Felipao prevents Doc from standing back up.
Felipao frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Felipao is looking to work his way around to Doc's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Felipao swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Doc is now in Felipao's guard. A big mistake from Felipao there, giving up the dominant position!
Felipao looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Doc puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Felipao with the active half guard here but Doc passes nicely into side control.
Felipao tries to bench press Doc off him but Doc keeps the position.
Doc decides to stand back up. Doc steps back and let's Felipao get back to his feet.
Doc moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Papa Doc is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Felipao has his takedown stuffed
and Doc counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tonimateu Felipao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doc cracks Felipao with a good jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Felipao fails with the takedown
letting Doc counter with a right hand.
A lazy left from Doc finds it's target.
Felipao closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Doc quickly recovers to half guard.
Doc makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Felipao takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Papa Doc seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Felipao misses with a takedown
letting Doc counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doc connects with a right hand. Felipao shakes it off.
Tonimateu Felipao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Felipao doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Doc to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Felipao slips under a jab from Doc.
Felipao shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Doc counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Felipao with a poor takedown
and Doc connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Doc has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Felipao misses with a takedown
and Doc counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Felipao staying out of range there.
Felipao gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Doc counters with a stiff right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Papa Doc comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Doc has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Papa Doc!
A relieved looking Papa Doc 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Rimsky Carl (ranked 2069 p4p, 1896 weight class) and Iron Robbin (ranked 284 p4p, 263 weight class). Iron Robbin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rimsky Carl!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Iron Robbin!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Dirk Anderson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carl throws a poor cross that misses
and Robbin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Carl tries to close the distance and clinch but Robbin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Carl throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Robbin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Robbin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Carl moves to clinch but Robbin breaks away
and Robbin counters with a nice uppercut.
Rimsky Carl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robbin defending well as Carl loads up on a big left hand.
Carl tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Robbin was well out of range. Poor timing from Carl.
Carl misses with a jab to the body
and Robbin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Carl swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Robbin.
Carl misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Robbin.
As Carl backs off Robbin throws a huge counter combo but Carl manages to avoid it all.
Carl definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Carl rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Robbin counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Carl tries to clinch but Robbin is having none of it.
Robbin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carl's jab looks to have found its range, popping Robbin under the eye.
Carl slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Robbin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Carl lands the left hand.
Carl moves in looking to clinch but Robbin pushes him off.
Robbin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Carl loads up on a big right hand but Robbin slips the punch.
Robbin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Carl tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Carl takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Robbin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Carl misses with a looping right.
Robbin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Robbin gets tackled into the cage by Carl. Carl maintains the clinch.
Carl misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carl pushes Robbin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Robbin has a couple of punches blocked by Carl.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carl struggles to land a body shot inside as Robbin controls his hands.
Carl blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carl misses with a short punch on the inside.
Robbin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Robbin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Robbin blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Carl.
Carl throws a head punch that misses.
Carl struggles to land a body shot inside as Robbin controls his hands.
Robbin gets through Carl's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Carl misses with the head strike.
Carl tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Carl misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Robbin.
Carl working aggressively here.
Robbin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robbin lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robbin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carl tries to work over Robbin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Carl lands a nice uppercut.
Carl blocks a body shot from Robbin.
Carl misses with the head strike.
Carl throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Carl.
Carl misses with a hook from the clinch.
Robbin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Robbin.
Robbin misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Robbin.
A head punch on the inside from Robbin fails to land.
Carl fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Robbin misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carl.
Robbin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carl misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Robbin.
A short left from Carl.
Robbin misses with a punch to the body.
Robbin blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Carl fails to land.
Carl lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Robbin backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carl has a couple of punches blocked by Robbin.
Carl swings wildly with an uppercut but Robbin uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Robbin fails to land.
A short right from Robbin on the inside.
Robbin content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Carl throws a head punch that misses.
Robbin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robbin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carl tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rimsky Carl will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Robbin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Carl scores with a jab to the body.
Carl misses with a looping left.
Robbin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Carl is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Carl misses with a left hand
and Carl takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Carl misses the jab.
Robbin misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Carl misses its intended target.
It seemed like Robbin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Iron Robbin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Carl clinches with his opponent.
Carl misses with some punches.
Carl lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Robbin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robbin misses with a punch on the inside.
Rimsky Carl has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Carl misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carl.
Robbin blocking some punches.
Carl tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Carl on the inside.
Carl fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carl working aggressively here.
Robbin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Robbin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carl swings wildly with an uppercut but Robbin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carl tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carl.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Carl misses with a punch on the inside.
Carl misses with a short punch on the inside.
Carl misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robbin tries to throw a body punch but Carl avoids it by throwing Robbin back against the cage.
Carl lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Robbin backwards.
Robbin throws a punch but it's blocked by Carl.
Robbin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Robbin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Robbin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carl tries a body shot but Robbin blocks it.
Carl tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Carl throws a head punch that misses.
Robbin blocks a body shot from Carl.
Robbin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carl misses with the head strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carl fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Robbin.
Robbin working aggressively here.
Robbin tries to throw a body punch but Carl avoids it by throwing Robbin back against the cage.
Carl misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Robbin.
Carl can't find room to land a body shot as Robbin controls the action.
Carl lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Carl working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Robbin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Robbin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carl can't find room to land a body shot as Robbin controls the action.
Carl throws a head punch that misses.
Robbin lands a shoulder strike.
Robbin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carl tries to clinch up.
Carl scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Carl throws the left hand but Robbin avoids the punch easily.
Robbin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Carl misses with an uppercut. Robbin saw that one coming.
It seemed like Robbin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Robbin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Robbin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carl throws a lazy uppercut
and Robbin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Carl is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Robbin can do to turn this around?
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!
Carl misses with a hook to the body
and Robbin counters with a nice body shot.
Robbin lands a lovely overhand right.
Carl is rocked!
Carl's corner calls for a 1-2. Carl obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Oh Carl is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Carl closes the distance and clinches.
Carl seems to have got his legs back now.
Carl misses with a punch on the inside.
Robbin tries to work over Carl's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Carl misses with a punch on the inside.
Carl has a couple of punches blocked by Robbin.
Carl lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Robbin backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Robbin.
Carl misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Robbin.
Carl lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Robbin backwards.
Robbin works on Carl's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rimsky Carl dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Carl throws a big shot that misses.
Robbin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Carl missing with a left hand there. Robbin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Carl wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Carl throws a body punch but Robbin moves out of range.
Carl tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Robbin! But no joy.
Robbin drops Carl with a beautiful combination! Carl stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Robbin is looking for the KO!
Carl misses with a body shot.
Carl cracks Robbin with an open hand slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carl with a nice cross.
Robbin is rocked!
Carl throws a pinpoint strike between Robbin's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Robbin crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Carl scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rimsky Carl!
Rimsky Carl is the new welterweight champion!
Rimsky Carl took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Prosper Gear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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