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Island Brawls 29 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brunch George (ranked 25371 p4p, 25556 weight class) and Islandiano Islandish (ranked 229 p4p, 227 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Brunch George!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Islandiano Islandish!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, 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!
George pushes Islandish up against the cage in a clinch.
Islandish is looking to take this one to the mat.
Islandish breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Islandish closes the distance and pushes George back into the cage.
George has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Islandish stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Islandish looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Islandish is trying to trip George. He has hold of a leg but George is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Islandish persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
George pushes Islandish off and gets back to his feet.
Brunch George seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
George misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
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!
Islandish looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? George is fending him off so far but Islandish persists. Nope, George circles away and we're back to standing.
Islandish moves into the clinch.
Islandish has dropped down and is working for a takedown. George is trying to keep an underhook but Islandish manages to get the takedown into half guard.
George kicks Islandish off and gets back to his feet.
George shoots in for a takedown but Islandish shows good takedown defense.
Islandish leaves George with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
George misses with an attempted mid kick.
Islandish gets a clinch.
George looks to throw an elbow but misses.
George stops a takedown attempt from Islandish.
Brunch George has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Islandiano Islandish.
George jumps guard and drags Islandish to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
George manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Islandish manages to get himself to full guard.
George works a leg free and moves into half guard.
George thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
George wants to lay and pray for a moment but Islandish keeps working.
Islandish manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
George looks for the body kick but Islandish saw that one coming.
Islandish is looking for the big counter here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from George is defended easily by Islandish.
George will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As George backs off Islandish throws a huge counter combo but George manages to avoid it all.
George looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Islandish clinches with his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
George gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Islandish.
George tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Islandish's elbow.
Islandish blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Islandish tries for a takedown but George manages to get underhooks.
George pulls guard effortlessly.
George wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
George working a defensive guard here.
George looking for a sweep. Not yet George, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
George is adopting a defensive guard.
Islandish makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
George tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
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.
George looks for a takedown but Islandish sprawls well.
Islandish fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with George, pushing him back against the cage.
George lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Islandish backwards.
Islandish drops down looking for an ankle pick but George pulls his leg out and moves away.
Islandish uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by George.
George gets a clinch.
George tries to pull guard but Islandish forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
George gets underhooks to prevent Islandish's takedown attempt.
George scores with an uppercut up the middle.
George is looking to break free of the clinch but Islandish has double underhooks.
George lands a left hand that snaps the head of Islandish backwards.
George stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brunch George dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Islandish displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from George.
Islandish is looking for the big counter here.
George closes the distance but Islandish moves to the side
and Islandish counters with a left and a right that stings George.
Islandish gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Islandish stalls.
Islandish tries to pull guard but George forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
George breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
George lands a jab to Islandish's midsection.
Islandish throws a sloppy head kick and George moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
George dives in and grabs Islandish's left leg, looking for a takedown. Islandish pushes down on George's head and hops out.
Islandish moves into range and clinches up with George.
George is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Islandish has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. George avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
George gets underhooks to prevent Islandish's takedown attempt.
Brunch George has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Islandiano Islandish.
Islandish is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
George ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. George no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
George trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now George is on top in guard.
George passes Islandish's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
George trying to control the pace.
Islandish is looking for a sweep. George is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
George throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Islandish avoiding damage under a succession of punches from George.
Islandish looking for submissions off his back.
Islandish tries to kick George off but George keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
George stands up and beckons Islandish to join him on the feet.
George throws a wild body kick that Islandish sees coming a mile off.
Islandish gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Islandish keeps the fight in the clinch, despite George's efforts to push away.
Islandish has clasped his hands together around George's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
George is trying to control Islandish's posture but Islandish avoids it.
George sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
George is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Islandish is looking to take a break and control but George is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Islandish takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
George trying to hold on to Islandish's head to control him but Islandish postures up.
Islandish not doing much here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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.
George moves into range and clinches up with Islandish.
A short right from George.
Islandish has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by George after a bit of a struggle.
George lands a good knee to the midsection. Islandish won't want to take too many of those.
George trying to land knees to the body.
George ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. George no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
George looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
George is working hard here to advance position.
George controlling Islandish's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brunch George dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
George has closed the distance and engaged Islandish in a clinch.
George lands an elbow that stopped Islandish in his tracks for a moment.
Islandish is looking for a takedown up against the cage. George gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
George tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Islandish avoids it.
George manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
George looking to hit a scissor sweep but Islandish is one step ahead there.
George controlling Islandish's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
George is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Islandish can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Islandish postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now George is on top in guard.
Islandish working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from George.
George working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
George throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Islandish not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Islandish looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Islandish keeping moving, preventing George from controlling successfully.
Islandish wants to stand and escape but George is having none of it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
George tries to clinch up.
George shoots in but no luck this time.
Islandish swats away the attempt to clinch by George.
George doesn't manage to clinch there - Islandish circles away.
George tries to clinch but Islandish moves out of range.
Islandish steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Islandish has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
George misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Islandish darts in and clinches George up against the cage.
Islandish manages to break the clinch.
Islandish moves into the clinch.
Islandish has George pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. George manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
George drags the fight down to the ground.
George looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
George controls Islandish momentarily but Islandish frees himself.
Islandiano Islandish has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Islandish really doesn't want to stay on the ground with George. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
George is really struggling to control Islandish but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Islandish postures up and lands a big shot to George's brow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
George is trying to control the position from the bottom.
George is looking to stand up but Islandish isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brunch George showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for George, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brunch George!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manager Yonic (ranked 6930 p4p, 25575 weight class) and Thicky Ricky (ranked 131 p4p, 237 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Excellent MT
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Manager Yonic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Thicky Ricky!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, 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!
Ricky misses with a hook to the body
and Yonic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ricky slips a jab from Yonic.
Ricky fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yonic avoids it really well and circles away.
Yonic misses the jab.
Yonic has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Island Sparring in the buildup to the fight.
Ricky fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Yonic.
Yonic throws a looping overhand right but Ricky ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Yonic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yonic cracks Ricky with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Yonic throws a shot to the body.
Yonic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ricky has time to react.
 It looks like Thicky Ricky has been cut.
Ricky fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Manager Yonic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thicky Ricky.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricky fails to land the takedown.
Yonic rushes Ricky and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yonic.
Ricky tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Yonic lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Yonic.
 Ricky is rocked!
A short right from Yonic on the inside.
Ricky is still on wobbly legs! Can Yonic finish him?
Yonic lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Ricky to his knees! Yonic keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manager Yonic!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boxing Man (ranked 7028 p4p, 25289 weight class) and Homero Empive (ranked 631 p4p, 678 weight class). Homero Empive has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Boxing Man!
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, Homero Empive!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Bart Greer and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Empive throws a nice looking combination but Man bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Man has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Island Sparring in the buildup to the fight.
Empive misses with a double jab
and Man counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Empive swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Man counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Empive misses with a double jab
and Man counters with a nice uppercut.
Empive takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Empive takes a jab right on the kisser.
Some wild striking there from Empive.
Empive steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Man.
Empive throws a nice looking combination but Man bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Man was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Empive throws a right hand that Man ducks under and follows up with a left that Man also avoids with ease.
A combination from Empive does no damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Man bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Empive's head backwards.
Man catches Empive with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Empive looks winded!
Man lands with a good body shot.
Man scores with a body shot.
Man cracks Empive with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Man has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Empive to stand back up!
Empive is rocked!
Man fakes the body blow, causing Empive to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Empive goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Boxing Man!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Carter (ranked 6425 p4p, 6874 weight class) and Viktor Ehlers (ranked 206 p4p, 210 weight class). The key to victory for Wayne Carter has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Wayne Carter!
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, Viktor Ehlers!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Daniel Franklin and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Carter or perhaps it was just good defense by Ehlers, which made it look bad.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Carter enables Ehlers to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Carter manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Carter knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ehlers on the ground.
Ehlers advances position into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ehlers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carter keeps working.
Ehlers looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ehlers has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Carter!
Ehlers is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Carter is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Viktor Ehlers!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Grant (ranked 4245 p4p, 4549 weight class) and Mica Scott (ranked 72 p4p, 74 weight class). Grant comes into the arena with Kamate Kamate blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Brawler
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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, Frank Grant!
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, Mica Scott!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Michael Johnstone and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott throws a hook to the side of Grant's head but Grant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Scott misses with a straight right.
Scott keeps the fight on the outside.
Grant instigates a clinch.
Grant softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grant misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Scott.
Scott wants a takedown but no success here.
Grant breaks the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Grant as Scott shoots in.
Grant attempts a counter takedown but Scott avoids it well and moves away.
Grant tries to sprawl but Scott drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Grant is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Island Training Centre that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Scott scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Grant knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Scott on the ground.
Grant tries to roll over but Scott keeps him under control.
Scott working Grant over with strikes.
Ground and pound from Scott.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grant is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Scott takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott slips a nice elbow through Grant's hands, connecting with Grant's forehead.
Grant is trying to stand up here but Scott is controlling him well.
Scott lands strikes from half guard.
Scott wants to control but Grant is keeping him busy.
Grant is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Grant on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Scott lands with a punch from half guard.
Grant looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Scott looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Grant with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Scott lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Grant has hold of Scott's hands but Scott slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Grant tries to roll over but Scott keeps him under control.
Scott is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
A big strike lands for Scott! That's really hurt Grant and he's turned his back - Scott keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Scott jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mica Scott!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Theo Gabrielson (ranked 3782 p4p, 3340 weight class) and Eric Smith (ranked 458 p4p, 418 weight class). The key to victory for Theo Gabrielson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Theo Gabrielson!
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, Eric Smith!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Santiago Holmes and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gabrielson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Smith backs up against the cage.
It looks like Eric Smith has been cut.
Gabrielson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Theo Gabrielson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gabrielson jabs Smith to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Gabrielson as he connects with a hook.
Smith motions for Gabrielson to come forward. Smith throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gabrielson to the mat! Gabrielson manages to get full guard.
Gabrielson working a defensive guard here.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gabrielson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Gabrielson blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith cracks Gabrielson with a solid left hand.
Gabrielson wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gabrielson's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smith stands and throws Gabrielson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Smith trying to control the position but Gabrielson is working away.
Gabrielson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Smith cracks Gabrielson with a big elbow.
Smith lands a nice forearm strike.
Smith lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gabrielson down.
Smith looks up at the clock and then as Gabrielson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Smith smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Smith taking a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith looks up at the clock and then as Gabrielson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Smith smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Gabrielson is being controlled here.
Smith in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Smith scores with punches from side control.
Smith in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Smith lands a nice forearm strike.
 Gabrielson is rocked!
Smith lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gabrielson down.
Oh Gabrielson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gabrielson is letting Smith control him for a moment.
Gabrielson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.
Smith lands some shots froms side control.
Smith lands a nice forearm strike.
Smith is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Gabrielson's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands some shots froms side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gabrielson throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Smith advances nicely into full mount.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Smith! Gabrielson is hurt baaadly! Smith is firing away with more strikes - Gabrielson is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Smith!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Knuckles McKill (ranked 3679 p4p, 3435 weight class) and Dietrich Kahl (ranked 153 p4p, 146 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight 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, Knuckles McKill!
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, Dietrich Kahl!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Sandra Marshall and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kahl scores with a nice head shot.
 It looks like Knuckles McKill has been cut.
Knuckles McKill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kahl throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McKill on the side of the head.
Kahl throws a head kick but McKill moves out of range.
McKill moves forwards but Kahl connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kahl connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kahl pounces like a tiger and cracks McKill with a vicious hook! McKill is down but not out! Kahl follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dietrich Kahl!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregory Wong (ranked 3006 p4p, 3413 weight class) and Black Belt (ranked 54 p4p, 60 weight class). The key to victory for Gregory Wong has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gregory Wong!
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, Black Belt!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Santiago Holmes and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belt just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wong!
Wong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Belt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Belt shoots in and drives through. Wong sprawls well.
It looked like Wong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big right from Wong misses.
Wong throws a shot from downtown. Belt moves away and avoids it.
Wong scoring well with a low kick there.
Belt has his takedown stuffed
enabling Wong to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Belt misses with a takedown attempt
and Belt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gregory Wong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Black Belt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Belt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like Wong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Wong
and Belt counters with a takedown into side control.
Wong knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Belt on the ground.
Belt trying to control the action but Wong is working from the bottom.
Belt is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Wong is trying to escape and Belt transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Wong is forced to tap! Nice work there by Belt! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Black Belt!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Breno Pinheiro (ranked 2361 p4p, 3258 weight class) and Noah Konn (ranked 312 p4p, 420 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Breno Pinheiro!
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, Noah Konn!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, David Hoff and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinheiro misses with an uppercut. Konn saw that one coming.
Pinheiro clinches up with Konn and pushes him back against the cage.
Pinheiro scores with a hook to the body.
Konn tries to break free but Pinheiro pushes him back against the cage.
Pinheiro lands a body punch.
Pinheiro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pinheiro manages to break the clinch.
Jab, jab by Pinheiro - just one landing.
Konn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pinheiro moves away.
Breno Pinheiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Konn takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinheiro misses with a wild body shot.
Pinheiro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Konn, pushing him back against the cage.
Pinheiro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pinheiro scores with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinheiro is pushing Konn up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Konn tries to break free but Pinheiro pushes him back against the cage.
Konn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pinheiro dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Pinheiro works on Konn's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pinheiro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Konn looks winded!
Pinheiro digs a right hand into Konn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Konn's gas tank.
A shot in the inside from Pinheiro.
Pinheiro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pinheiro.
Pinheiro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Konn backwards.
Pinheiro just leaning against Konn, taking a breather.
Pinheiro just leaning against Konn, taking a breather.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pinheiro.
Konn is rocked!
Pinheiro will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Konn up against the cage.
Konn is still on wobbly legs! Can Pinheiro finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Pinheiro.
Konn seems to have recovered his senses.
Pinheiro lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pinheiro breaks from the clinch.
Pinheiro misses with a wild body shot.
Konn tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pinheiro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pinheiro closes the distance and pushes Konn back into the cage.
A short right from Pinheiro.
Pinheiro presses Konn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pinheiro stalling against the cage.
Pinheiro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A hook to the body from Pinheiro.
Pinheiro lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Pinheiro.
A nice left hand lands by Pinheiro.
Pinheiro stalling the fight.
Pinheiro lands with a right to the head.
Pinheiro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pinheiro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pinheiro scores with a hook to the body.
Pinheiro lands with a short shot to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Pinheiro.
Pinheiro manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Pinheiro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pinheiro lands a nice looking body shot.
Pinheiro cracks Konn with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Konn looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Pinheiro finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Konn avoids the body shot from Pinheiro.
Konn with the counter takedown but Pinheiro avoids it easily.
Konn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pinheiro.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Pinheiro finds it's way through Konn's defenses.
Pinheiro darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Konn's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Pinheiro before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Breno Pinheiro!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcos De Souza (ranked 894 p4p, 1902 weight class) and Mike Okafor (ranked 123 p4p, 258 weight class). Marcos De Souza had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marcos De Souza!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mike Okafor!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Bart Greer and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okafor closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Okafor lands in his opponent's guard.
Okafor is in close to De Souza's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okafor connects with a couple of short punches.
Okafor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
De Souza keeping moving, preventing Okafor from controlling successfully.
Okafor being controlled here momentarily.
Okafor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now De Souza is on top in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Souza is pushing down on Okafor's leg trying to pass to half guard. Okafor is fighting to maintain full guard but De Souza has managed to sneak the leg through.
De Souza is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Okafor is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcos De Souza!
Marcos De Souza retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Marcos De Souza thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Mike Okafor stepped up to the mic, saying 'coming back stronger'.
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