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The Island Season 11, 145 lbs, Round 1 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tony Illi (ranked 25078 p4p, 1700 weight class) and Jamie Gilmore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tony Illi has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tony Illi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jamie Gilmore!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, David Hoff and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gilmore changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Illi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gilmore is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Illi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gilmore is looking to take a break and control but Illi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Illi is being controlled here.
Gilmore tries to move to mount but Illi blocks the move with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilmore wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Illi, who protects the arm well.
Gilmore advances to full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilmore is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Illi is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Illi flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Gilmore anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Illi and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Gilmore slips an arm under Illi chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Gilmore has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Gilmore is squeezing on Illi like an anaconda would it's prey. Illi fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jamie Gilmore!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yves Marchant (ranked 2241 p4p, 4037 weight class) and Juan Luque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juan Luque 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 featherweight 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, Yves Marchant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Juan Luque!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, David Hoff and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Marchant throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Luque shoots in for a takedown but Marchant shows good takedown defense.
Marchant closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Marchant lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marchant thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Marchant is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Marchant slips nicely into half guard.
Marchant definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marchant is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Marchant works his way into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marchant has hold of Luque's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Luque seems comfortable defending it but Marchant has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Luque is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Luque is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Marchant couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yves Marchant!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Iltyakov (ranked 5889 p4p, 2194 weight class) and Peter Tiernan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vladimir Iltyakov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Peter Tiernan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, 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!
Iltyakov closes the distance but Tiernan moves to the side
and Tiernan counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Iltyakov!
Iltyakov tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Tiernan prevents Iltyakov from getting the reversal.
Iltyakov tries to hold on but Tiernan postures up.
Iltyakov tries to improve his position but instead Tiernan has taken his back!
Iltyakov is trying to defend against the choke here but Tiernan has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Tiernan Tightens the hold and Iltyakov taps out furiously! Tiernan displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Peter Tiernan!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Mills (ranked 1969 p4p, 6878 weight class) and Muay Spar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tyler Mills!
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, Muay Spar!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Daniel Franklin and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Spar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mills sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Spar throws a sloppy head kick
and Mills counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Spar wants to get back to his feet but Mills passes into half guard.
Mills not doing much here.
Mills maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Spar could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Mills has cracked it and Spar is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Mills!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tyler Mills!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wrestling Guy (ranked 6854 p4p, 2056 weight class) and Ryan Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight 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, Wrestling Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ryan Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, David Hoff and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guy gets a takedown into half guard.
Anderson trying to control here.
Anderson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Guy.
Guy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Guy trying to control the pace.
Guy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Anderson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Guy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Guy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Guy controlling the action here.
Anderson wants to get back to full guard.
Anderson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Guy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Anderson can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guy works his foot free and advances to mount.
Guy controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Further stalling from Guy.
Guy is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Guy controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Guy scoring with strikes but Anderson is staying in there.
Guy controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wrestling Guy dominated that round.
That's time! Guy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Guy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Guy misses with a takedown attempt
and Anderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Guy tries for a takedown but Anderson circles away easily
and Anderson counters with a straight right hand.
Anderson stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wrestling Guy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guy shoots in for a takedown but Anderson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Guy misses with a two punch combination.
Anderson throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Anderson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Guy misses with a takedown attempt
and Anderson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Anderson lands with a nice body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anderson scores with a hook to the body. Guy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Anderson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Guys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Anderson stuns Guy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Anderson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Anderson connects with a crisp jab.
Guy throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Anderson counters with a stiff right hand.
Wrestling Guy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guy shoots and misses
and Anderson counters with a nice uppercut.
Anderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guy fails with the takedown
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guy misses with a takedown
and Anderson counters with a nice uppercut.
Anderson lands a jab to the nose.
Guy tries to clinch but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Guy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Guy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Guy has his takedown stuffed
and Anderson counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Anderson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ryan Anderson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Guy fails with the takedown.
Guy tries for a takedown but Anderson circles away easily
and Anderson counters with a straight right hand.
Anderson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Guy doesn't seem bothered though.
Anderson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice jab there from Anderson.
Guy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Anderson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Guy tries to clinch there but Anderson circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guy misses with a takedown
and Anderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Guy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wrestling Guy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Guy tries to clinch but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Guy on the side of the head.
Anderson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Anderson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Guy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Anderson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Guy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Anderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice takedown defense from Anderson. No joy for Guy on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Guy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Anderson finds it's way round the side to connect with Guy's head.
Guy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Anderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Guy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Anderson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Anderson stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wrestling Guy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson sizes up Guy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
 Guy is rocked!
Anderson cracks Guy with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Guy looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Anderson finish him?
Oh Guy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guy tries to clinch up
and Anderson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anderson fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Guy out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Ryan Anderson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Island Smoker (ranked 2164 p4p, 4440 weight class) and Mannyyy Pacquiaooo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Island Smoker has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Island Smoker seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Island Smoker!
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, Mannyyy Pacquiaooo!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacquiaooo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smoker.
Pacquiaooo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Smoker back to the cage. Pacquiaooo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Smoker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pacquiaooo circles away.
It seemed like Pacquiaooo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pacquiaooo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pacquiaooo throws a right hand that Smoker ducks under and follows up with a left that Smoker also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smoker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pacquiaooo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smoker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smoker shoots in and drives through. Pacquiaooo sprawls well.
Smoker has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Island Training Centre in the buildup to the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Island Smoker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiaooo slaps away a takedown attempt from Smoker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smoker.
Pacquiaooo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pacquiaooo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Smoker is out of range.
Pacquiaooo stuffs the takedown attempt from Smoker. Smoker gets slowly back to his feet.
Pacquiaooo feints the counter takedown.
Smoker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two 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.
Nice sprawl there from Pacquiaooo as Smoker shoots in.
Pacquiaooo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Smoker shoots in for a double leg but Pacquiaooo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mannyyy Pacquiaooo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pacquiaooo misses with a hook.
Smoker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pacquiaooo circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smoker.
Pacquiaooo has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Pacquiaooo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smoker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pacquiaooo misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smoker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pacquiaooo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And Pacquiaooo tries to counter it with a takedown but Smoker pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Smoker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smoker is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pacquiaooo.
Pacquiaooo connects with a body shot that sends Smoker's belly button to the back.
Smoker forces Pacquiaooo back against the cage and clinches.
Smoker fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Smoker is looking to take this one to the mat.
Smoker is looking to take this one to the mat.
Smoker manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smoker avoids the head kick by Pacquiaooo.
Sloppy strikes from Pacquiaooo. Those never looked like landing.
Nice takedown defense from Pacquiaooo. No joy for Smoker on that attempt.
No luck for Smoker with that takedown attempt.
Pacquiaooo feints the counter takedown.
Smoker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pacquiaooo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Smoker defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smoker throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pacquiaooo was covering up waiting for the punch and Smoker finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Pacquiaooo has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Smoker off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mannyyy Pacquiaooo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Pacquiaooo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pacquiaooo looks to land a combination but Smoker avoids it well.
Pacquiaooo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smoker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pacquiaooo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smoker shoots for a takedown but Pacquiaooo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mannyyy Pacquiaooo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pacquiaooo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacquiaooo misses with a low kick.
Smoker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smoker misses with a head kick.
Pacquiaooo avoids the head kick by Smoker.
Pacquiaooo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiaooo leaves Smoker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pacquiaooo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pacquiaooo.
Smoker clinches up with Pacquiaooo and pushes him back against the cage.
Smoker is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pacquiaooo to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Island Smoker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smoker breaks the clinch.
Smoker shoots for a takedown but Pacquiaooo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smoker fails with the takedown.
Pacquiaooo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Smoker defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiaooo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smoker shoots in for a double leg but Pacquiaooo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pacquiaooo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Smoker defends it well.
Smoker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Smoker rushes Pacquiaooo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pacquiaooo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smoker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smoker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smoker shoots in looking for a takedown but Pacquiaooo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smoker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Smoker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pacquiaooo circles away.
Pacquiaooo with the counter takedown but Smoker avoids it easily.
Pacquiaooo swats away the attempt to clinch by Smoker.
Smoker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pacquiaooo swivels and escapes.
Smoker shoots in for a double leg but Pacquiaooo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smoker is looking to clinch but Pacquiaooo is avoiding it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smoker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pacquiaooo walks away with a smile on his face. Smoker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Island Smoker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smoker tries to close the distance and clinch but Pacquiaooo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smoker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pacquiaooo throws a right and a left that Smoker avoids nicely.
Pacquiaooo stuffs the takedown attempt from Smoker. Smoker gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pacquiaooo circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mannyyy Pacquiaooo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Smoker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Horrible takedown attempt by Smoker or perhaps it was just good defense by Pacquiaooo, which made it look bad.
Pacquiaooo throws a nice looking combination but Smoker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pacquiaooo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smoker seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Smoker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pacquiaooo as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacquiaooo avoids the body shot from Smoker.
Pacquiaooo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Smoker defends it well.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pacquiaooo breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smoker rushes Pacquiaooo and presses him up against the cage.
Pacquiaooo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pacquiaooo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smoker.
Pacquiaooo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Island Smoker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smoker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pacquiaooo as he avoids it easily.
Pacquiaooo swats away the attempt to clinch by Smoker.
Pacquiaooo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smoker goes for a double leg but Pacquiaooo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pacquiaooo continues to drive forward.
Pacquiaooo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Smoker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pacquiaooo avoids it really well and circles away.
Pacquiaooo swats away the attempt to clinch by Smoker.
Pacquiaooo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Smoker wants to clinch up but Pacquiaooo keeps it at a distance.
A punch combination from Pacquiaooo misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiaooo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smoker has a takedown stuffed.
Island Smoker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smoker shoots and misses
and Pacquiaooo counters with a three punch combo that has Smoker backing up. Smoker nods at Pacquiaooo to acknowledge the strikes.
Smoker misses with a wild body shot.
Pacquiaooo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Pacquiaooo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smoker circles away quickly and effectively.
Smoker went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Smoker fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smoker. Pacquiaooo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pacquiaooo throws a right hand that Smoker ducks under and follows up with a left that Smoker also avoids with ease.
Smoker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pacquiaooo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pacquiaooo slips a jab from Smoker.
Pacquiaooo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smoker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pacquiaooo scrambles back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mannyyy Pacquiaooo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pacquiaooo 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Mannyyy Pacquiaooo!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Mannyyy Pacquiaooo!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Mannyyy Pacquiaooo!
Mannyyy Pacquiaooo wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Harrison Morales (ranked 4009 p4p, 2645 weight class) and William Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Harrison Morales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, William Washington!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, 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!
Morales throws a lazy head kick
and Washington counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Washington's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Washington forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Washington moves nicely into side control.
Washington in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Washington has an Americana. Morales didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Washington is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Washington hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). William Washington!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Okafor (ranked 1528 p4p, 25060 weight class) and Lee Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Okafor has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mike Okafor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lee Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Dirk Anderson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson fails with the takedown
and Okafor counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson throws a leg kick
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lee Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
and Okafor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Okafor counters with a crisp right that sends Johnson to the canvas! Okafor follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Okafor!
After winning the bout, Mike Okafor thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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