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Island Brawls 20 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wei Ru (ranked 5430 p4p, 7219 weight class) and Marlon Coren (ranked 511 p4p, 596 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Wei Ru!
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, Marlon Coren!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Sandra Marshall and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ru fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coren manages to avoid it.
Wei Ru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ru tries to bum rush Coren with a series of wild strikes but Coren uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ru throws a body punch but Coren moves out of range.
Ru stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ru wants it to stay on the feet.
Coren lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ru circles away quickly and effectively.
Ru throws out a powerful jab.
Coren throws a head kick that misses.
Ru stuns Coren with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Coren shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Coren or perhaps it was just good defense by Ru, which made it look bad.
Wei Ru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marlon Coren.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Coren is defended easily by Ru.
Coren takes one on the chin but seems OK.
 It looks like Marlon Coren has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Coren looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ru clinches with his opponent.
Coren is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ru lands with a light punch inside.
Coren has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ru scores with a hook to the body.
Ru lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Ru - that landed with a thud.
Coren looks winded!
A right hook to the body lands for Ru.
Ru lands a right hand.
Ru working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ru lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ru scores with a hook to the body.
Ru gets through Coren's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ru scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ru lands a hook that snaps the head of Coren backwards.
 Coren is rocked!
Ru pushes Coren against the cage. Ru is working some dirty boxing. Ru pushes off with a quick right hook! Coren goes down! Coren tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Ru moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wei Ru!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Island Yonic (ranked 5431 p4p, 5487 weight class) and Boxing Spar (ranked 565 p4p, 571 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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Basic striking
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Island Yonic!
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, Boxing Spar!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Sandra Marshall and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yonic gets a takedown into half guard.
Yonic working over Spar with some ground and pound. Spar looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Spar is looking to improve his position.
Yonic stops Spar from getting back to his feet.
Spar trying to hold on to Yonic's head to control him but Yonic postures up.
Yonic moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Spar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yonic connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Spar some visible discomfort.
Spar on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spar is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yonic works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Spar is rocked!
Yonic cracks Spar with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Yonic immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Spar is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Yonic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Island Yonic!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dietrich Kahl (ranked 5360 p4p, 5432 weight class) and Manager Yonic (ranked 186 p4p, 87 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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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dietrich Kahl!
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, Manager Yonic!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, David Hoff and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Kahl throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kahl steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yonic.
Kahl throwing a counter right hand but Yonic manages to avoid it.
Manager Yonic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yonic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Yonic misses with a straight left.
Kahl drops Yonic with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Yonic looks back up at him and smiles so Kahl waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
It looks like Manager Yonic has been cut.
Yonic throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kahl counters with a big right hand! Oh Yonic is in trouble here! Kahl follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dietrich Kahl!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Black Belt (ranked 5362 p4p, 5361 weight class) and Viktor Ehlers (ranked 85 p4p, 187 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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Basic striking
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Black Belt!
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, Viktor Ehlers!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Winston Alpacca and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belt scores with a takedown into Ehlers's guard.
Ehlers keeping full guard, as Belt tries to pass.
Belt passes into half guard.
Ehlers won't allow Belt to pass to mount.
Ehlers tries to get to full guard but Belt has control of the leg.
Ehlers works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belt stopping the sweep attempt from Ehlers.
Belt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ehlers is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ehlers has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Belt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ehlers looking for subs off his back but Belt has passed one foot through into half guard.
Ehlers is trying to control but can't.
Ehlers tries to roll over but Belt keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Belt is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ehlers!
Ehlers tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ehlers tries to improve his position but Belt has taken his back! Belt has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Ehlers tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Belt pushes Ehlers away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Black Belt!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Billy Turner (ranked 5333 p4p, 6082 weight class) and Harti Kraus (ranked 222 p4p, 238 weight class). Kraus has chosen New World Symphony 4th Movement as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Billy Turner!
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, Harti Kraus!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Daniel Franklin and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kraus dives in and grabs Turner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Turner pushes down on Kraus's head and hops out.
Turner goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Turner keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Turner went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Turner jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Turner checks a low kick from Kraus.
Harti Kraus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kraus shoots in for a takedown but Turner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kraus has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A shot to the liver by Turner. Beautiful body shot.
Kraus throws a low kick but Turner moves out of range easily.
Turner seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Turner looks to land a combination but Kraus avoids it well.
Turner scores with a hook.
Turner tries to bum rush Kraus with a series of wild strikes but Kraus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Turner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Turner finds it's way through Kraus's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kraus misses with a hook. Turner ducked under it nicely.
Kraus thows a leg kick but Turner checks it
and Turner counters with a left and a right that stings Kraus.
Kraus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kraus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Turner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sloppy strikes from Kraus. Those never looked like landing.
Turner throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kraus.
A combination from Turner does no damage.
Turner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Billy Turner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kraus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kraus motions for Turner to come forward. Kraus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Turner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kraus.
Kraus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Turner appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kraus is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Turner.
Kraus pivots, looking for a leg kick but Turner is out of range and Kraus settles back down.
Turner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kraus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kraus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kraus shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
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!
Kraus throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kraus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kraus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kraus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Turner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kraus on the ground.
Kraus throws a big right hand that misses.
Turner is breathing heavily.
Kraus 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.
Kraus with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kraus.
Kraus throws a big elbow that misses.
Turner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kraus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kraus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kraus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kraus stays in close to Turner's body and controls the position.
It looks like Kraus might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Turner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kraus.
That's four 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.
Kraus content to stall in guard here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kraus dodges the punch combination from Turner.
Turner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kraus.
Turner really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kraus wants to clinch up but Turner keeps it at a distance.
Turner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kraus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Turner has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kraus finds it's way round the side to connect with Turner's head.
Kraus throws a body punch but Turner moves out of range.
Turner checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Turner dodges the punch combination from Kraus.
Kraus throws a leg kick that misses.
Kraus misses with a low kick.
Turner is looking to counter punch.
Turner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kraus doesn't seem bothered though.
Kraus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turner.
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 Billy Turner will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A clash of legs there as Turner blocks the low kick.
Turner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kraus looks to land a right hand but Turner moved out of range.
Turner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kraus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kraus is looking to clinch but Turner is avoiding it.
Turner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kraus looks to land a combination but Turner avoids it well.
Kraus misses with a wild body shot.
Kraus throws the left hand but Turner avoids the punch easily.
Kraus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turner moves away.
Turner misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Turner. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Turner.
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Kraus is just out of range.
Kraus missing with a left hand there. Turner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turner lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraus throws out a loose jab but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kraus throws a right hand that Turner ducks under and follows up with a left that Turner also avoids with ease.
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Kraus.
Some wild striking there from Turner.
Kraus is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kraus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Turner.
Kraus closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Turner quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kraus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Turner defending well though.
Kraus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kraus throwing shots but Turner is blocking nicely.
Well, if Kraus is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Turner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kraus.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kraus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kraus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Kraus there.
Kraus is controlling the pace.
Kraus is working for a kimura but Turner is defending it quite comfortably.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turner blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kraus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kraus throwing shots but Turner is blocking nicely.
Kraus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Turner blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kraus.
Kraus trying to control the pace.
Kraus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Turner's head.
Kraus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Turner defending well though.
Kraus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kraus content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kraus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kraus throwing shots but Turner is blocking nicely.
Kraus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kraus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kraus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kraus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kraus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Turner's head.
Turner blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kraus.
Turner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kraus.
Kraus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kraus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Turner defending well though.
Kraus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kraus takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harti Kraus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kraus tries to work over Turner's front leg with a kick but Turner checks it.
Turner is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Turner staying out of range there.
It looked like Turner was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kraus throws an off balance right hand
and Turner counters with a nice uppercut.
Kraus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turner blocks a low kick nicely.
Kraus shoots for a double leg takedown but Turner sprawls well. He's pushed Kraus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kraus throws out a loose jab but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kraus looks to land a left hand but Turner moved out of range nicely.
Kraus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kraus throws the left hand but Turner avoids the punch easily.
Kraus is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraus throws the left hand but Turner avoids the punch easily.
Turner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kraus misses with a hook. Turner ducked under it nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Turner checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Turner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kraus throws out a leg kick but Turner moves out of range and Kraus only half commits.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraus throws a leg kick but Turner checks it.
Kraus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Turner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kraus feints a jab promting Turner to slip. Kraus then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Turner slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kraus tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Turner defends well and Kraus ends up having to push Turner into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Billy Turner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kraus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kraus throws a leg kick but Turner checks it.
Turner throwing a counter right hand but Kraus manages to avoid it.
Turner tries to sprawl but Kraus drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kraus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kraus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kraus lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kraus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kraus throwing shots but Turner is blocking nicely.
Kraus with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kraus's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kraus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Turner's head.
Kraus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kraus content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kraus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Turner defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kraus looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Turner with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kraus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kraus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kraus not doing much here.
Turner won't allow Kraus to pass to mount.
Turner blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kraus.
Turner has hold of Kraus's hands but Kraus slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
 Turner is rocked!
Harti Kraus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kraus throwing shots but Turner is blocking nicely.
Oh Turner is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Still in half guard, Kraus seems content to control.
More stalling from Kraus.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kraus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kraus passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kraus lands a big shot there that rocks Turner but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kraus looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Turner covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harti Kraus!
Harti Kraus thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mike Okafor (ranked 5409 p4p, 6204 weight class) and Bayu Subagio (ranked 223 p4p, 243 weight class). Mike Okafor had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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136
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mike Okafor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bayu Subagio!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Subagio fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Okafor, pushing him back against the cage.
Subagio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Subagio.
A hook to the body from Subagio.
Okafor can't break the clinch.
Okafor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Subagio has him pressed against the cage.
Subagio lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Subagio.
Okafor is looking to break free of the clinch but Subagio has double underhooks.
Subagio throws a punch but it's blocked by Okafor.
A frustrated look appears on Okafor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Subagio controlling the action here for a moment.
Subagio scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Okafor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okafor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Subagio swings wildly with an uppercut but Okafor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Subagio gets through Okafor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Subagio misses with a punch to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Subagio.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Subagio.
Subagio receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Subagio lands a shot to the body.
Subagio missing with knees to the body.
Subagio lands a body shot in the clinch.
Subagio lands an elbow inside.
Subagio lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Subagio creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Subagio stalling the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okafor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Subagio scores with a nice short uppercut.
Subagio taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Subagio just leaning against Okafor, taking a breather.
Subagio breaks the clinch.
Subagio has Okafor up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okafor prevents a body shot from Subagio.
Subagio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Subagio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Subagio pushes Okafor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Subagio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Subagio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Subagio has Okafor pressed against the cage.
Subagio works on Okafor's body with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Subagio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Subagio throws a head punch that misses.
Subagio lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Okafor.
Subagio tries a body shot but Okafor blocks it.
Subagio has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Okafor seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Subagio can turn it around.
Subagio softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Okafor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Subagio throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice left hand lands by Subagio.
Subagio will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Okafor up against the cage.
Subagio lands an elbow inside.
Subagio stalling the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Subagio scores with a nice short uppercut.
Subagio misses with an elbow over the top.
Subagio holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Okafor is trying to break the clinch but Subagio is controlling him.
Okafor blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Subagio fails to land.
Subagio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Subagio has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Subagio there as he acknowledges the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okafor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Subagio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Subagio has taken the fight to the clinch.
Subagio lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Okafor backwards.
Subagio lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bayu Subagio dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Subagio has managed to clinch.
Subagio breaks from the clinch.
Subagio throws a wild body kick that Okafor sees coming a mile off.
Subagio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Okafor works the jab nicely.
Subagio digs a good body shot into Okafor's ribs.
Subagio gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Subagio.
Subagio misses with some punches.
Subagio scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Okafor tries to break the clinch but Subagio is controlling the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Subagio.
Subagio throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Okafors head.
Subagio breaks the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Subagio moves into range and clinches up with Okafor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Subagio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bayu Subagio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Subagio has managed to clinch.
Subagio pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Okafor.
Subagio stalling in the clinch.
Subagio misses with the head strike.
Okafor wants to break free but Subagio has control.
Subagio manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Okafor is trying to break the clinch but Subagio has him pressed against the cage.
Okafor wants to break the clinch but can't.
A right hook to the body lands for Subagio.
Still in the clinch, Subagio scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Subagio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Subagio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Okafor is trying to force a seperation but Subagio has the dominant position.
Subagio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Subagio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Subagio has Okafor up against the cage in a clinch.
Okafor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Okafor is trying to push Subagio away but Subagio has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Subagio.
Okafor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Subagio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Subagio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Subagio throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Subagio misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Subagio working aggressively here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Subagio - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Subagio keeps control of Okafor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right from Subagio on the inside.
Subagio lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bayu Subagio seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Subagio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Subagio digs a right hand into Okafor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Okafor's gas tank.
Subagio manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Subagio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Subagio misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Subagio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Subagio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Subagio throws a punch but it's blocked by Okafor.
Subagio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Subagio looks to throw a body kick
and Okafor counters with a right hand to the body.
Okafor is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Okafor wants to get back to striking at distance but Subagio won't allow it.
A short right from Subagio on the inside.
Subagio has Okafor pushed against the cage.
Subagio swings wildly with an uppercut but Okafor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Subagio pushes Okafor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bayu Subagio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Subagio takes the fight into the clinch.
Subagio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Subagio misses with a punch on the inside.
Subagio misses with a hook from the clinch.
Subagio misses with some punches.
Okafor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Subagio throws a punch but it's blocked by Okafor.
Okafor wants to break the clinch but can't.
Subagio misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Subagio.
A short right from Subagio.
Okafor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Subagio effectively controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Subagio.
Okafor is trying to break the clinch but Subagio is controlling him.
Nice body punch from Subagio - that landed with a thud.
Okafor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Subagio throws a head punch that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Okafor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Subagio lands with a light punch inside.
Okafor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Subagio tries to work over Okafor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Subagio scores with a nice short uppercut.
Subagio keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Okafor's efforts to push away.
Subagio manages to break the clinch.
Mike Okafor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Subagio closes the distance and clinches.
Subagio throws a head punch that misses.
Okafor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Subagio tries a body shot but Okafor blocks it.
Okafor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Subagio lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Okafor or not.
Subagio scores with a shot to the side of Okafor's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Subagio.
Okafor blocking some punches.
Subagio has a couple of punches blocked by Okafor.
A shot in the inside from Subagio.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Subagio.
Subagio lands an elbow inside that Okafor shrugs off.
Okafor is trying to push Subagio away but Subagio has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Subagio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Subagio clinches with his opponent.
Subagio swings wildly with an uppercut but Okafor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Subagio lands a left hand.
Okafor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Subagio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Okafor lands with a nice body punch.
A head kick by Subagio misses
enabling Okafor to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick by Subagio misses
and Okafor counters with a straight right hand.
Okafor misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Subagio.
Okafor lands with a nice body punch.
Subagio throws a sloppy head kick
and Okafor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okafor lands a jab to the nose.
Subagio wants to clinch
and Okafor counters with a straight right hand.
Subagio clinches.
Subagio lands a knee to the body.
Okafor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Subagio comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Subagio misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Okafor.
Subagio will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Okafor up against the cage.
Subagio misses with a body punch.
Bayu Subagio is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Okafor throws a punch but it's blocked by Subagio.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bayu Subagio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Subagio winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 25:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 25:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bayu Subagio!
A victorious Bayu Subagio thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vaso Bakocevic (ranked 4055 p4p, 5099 weight class) and Reed Richards (ranked 477 p4p, 553 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Reed Richards enters the cage!
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vaso Bakocevic!
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, Reed Richards!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Dirk Anderson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bakocevic keeps the fight on the outside.
Bakocevic scores with a decent looking hook.
BOOM! Bakocevic lands a beautiful left hook that drops Richards. Richards tries to recover but Bakocevic is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Richards lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vaso Bakocevic!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kalabib Fufumogadov (ranked 4130 p4p, 3304 weight class) and Fan Xue (ranked 426 p4p, 364 weight class). Fufumogadov comes to the cage accompanied by About Time. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kalabib Fufumogadov!
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, Fan Xue!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Dirk Anderson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fufumogadov tries for a takedown but Xue circles away easily
and Xue counters with a lovely straight right hand!
 It looks like Kalabib Fufumogadov has been cut.
Fufumogadov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Xue dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Xue loads up on a big right hand but Fufumogadov slips the punch.
Fufumogadov tries for a takedown but Xue circles away easily
and Xue counters with a crisp right that sends Fufumogadov to the canvas! Xue follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fan Xue!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kirill Rasputin (ranked 2827 p4p, 2109 weight class) and Hank Mckean (ranked 53 p4p, 96 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kirill Rasputin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hank Mckean!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Peter Branson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mckean stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rasputin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rasputin jabs Mckean to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mckean misses the jab.
Rasputin wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rasputin throws a jab when Mckean was well out of range.
Mckean takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mckean ducks right into an uppercut from Rasputin.
Rasputin seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mckean keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mckean misses with a hook
and Rasputin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rasputin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rasputin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mckean tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rasputin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mckean looks winded!
Rasputin misses with a body punch.
Rasputin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rasputin lands with a short shot to the head.
Rasputin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rasputin lands with a light punch inside.
Mckean looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rasputin can't find room to land a body shot as Mckean controls the action.
Rasputin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rasputin presses Mckean against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rasputin scores with a shoulder strike.
Rasputin lands a body punch.
Rasputin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Rasputin.
Nice body punch from Rasputin.
Still in the clinch, Rasputin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mckean is rocked!
Rasputin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mckean is still on wobbly legs! Can Rasputin finish him?
Rasputin lands a body shot.
Rasputin creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Mckean's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Mckean drops to his knees and Rasputin pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kirill Rasputin!
A relieved looking Kirill Rasputin 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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