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The Island Season 12, 265 lbs, Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stances Slumponyhu (ranked 2476 p4p, 177 weight class) and Maro Pjetlic (ranked 0 p4p, 31 weight class). Pjetlic has chosen Legend as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

195 cm
26
260
7 - 3 - 0
196 cm
27
265
10 - 2 - 1
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Stances Slumponyhu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Maro Pjetlic!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Bart Greer and David Hoff.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pjetlic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pjetlic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Slumponyhu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pjetlic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slumponyhu.
Pjetlic throws a lazy right hand but Slumponyhu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pjetlic misses with a two punch combination.
Slumponyhu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Slumponyhu cracks Pjetlic with an open hand slap.
Slumponyhu lands a jab to Pjetlic's midsection.
Slumponyhu misses the jab.
Pjetlic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slumponyhu manages to avoid it.
Pjetlic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Slumponyhu throws a sloppy body shot
and Pjetlic counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pjetlic scores with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Slumponyhu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Slumponyhu swings widly with a right hand
and Pjetlic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Slumponyhu misses with an uppercut
and Pjetlic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pjetlic moves out of range as Slumponyhu strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Pjetlic misses.
Pjetlic checks the leg kick nicely there.
Slumponyhu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Slumponyhu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slumponyhu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pjetlic manages to avoid it.
Slumponyhu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Slumponyhu throws a series of punches but Pjetlic avoids them all with ease.
Pjetlic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pjetlic misses with a looping left.
Pjetlic scores with a jab.
Slumponyhu throws a series of punches but Pjetlic avoids them all with ease.
Pjetlic blocks a low kick nicely.
Slumponyhu throws a shot from downtown. Pjetlic moves away and avoids it.
Pjetlic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Slumponyhu throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Slumponyhu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pjetlic jabs at Slumponyhu's body.
Pjetlic slips a straight right by Slumponyhu.
Pjetlic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot by Pjetlic.
Slumponyhu throws a poor cross that misses
and Pjetlic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Slumponyhu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pjetlic counters with a one-two to the body.
A cross from Pjetlic lands.
Pjetlic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Slumponyhu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pjetlic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Slumponyhu misses with an uppercut. Pjetlic saw that one coming.
Pjetlic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Slumponyhu.
Jab by Pjetlic.
Pjetlic cracks Slumponyhu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Slumponyhu avoids the body shot from Pjetlic.
Pjetlic lands a head shot.
Slumponyhu walks into a straight right hand from Pjetlic.
Pjetlic ducks under a wild hook from Slumponyhu.
Slumponyhu misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Pjetlic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pjetlic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pjetlic cracks Slumponyhu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Slumponyhu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pjetlic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pjetlic checks a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pjetlic connects with a body shot.
A shot to the body from Slumponyhu misses
and Pjetlic counters with a straight right hand.
Slumponyhu is looking to score with low kicks.
Slumponyhu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pjetlic.
Slumponyhu tries a low kick but Pjetlic avoids it.
Slumponyhu misses with an uppercut. Pjetlic saw that one coming.
Pjetlic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Slumponyhu. Slumponyhu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pjetlic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slumponyhu.
Slumponyhu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body punch from Pjetlic.
Slumponyhu takes one on the button.
Slumponyhu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pjetlic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Slumponyhu's hands.
Slumponyhu lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Slumponyhu is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
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!
Slumponyhu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pjetlic lands a right hook to the body.
Pjetlic slips a jab and a cross from Slumponyhu.
Pjetlic is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Slumponyhu had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Slumponyhu throws a hook to the side of Pjetlic's head but Pjetlic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pjetlic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Slumponyhu counters with a nice uppercut.
Slumponyhu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pjetlic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Slumponyhu.
Pjetlic throws an overhand right that lands on Slumponyhu's shoulder, as Slumponyhu tries to avoid the shot.
Slumponyhu takes one to the chin there.
Slumponyhu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pjetlic throws a lazy right hand but Slumponyhu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Slumponyhu takes one to the side of the head.
Pjetlic digs a good body shot into Slumponyhu's ribs.
Slumponyhu misses with an uppercut.
Pjetlic takes one to the chin there.
Pjetlic connects with a body shot that sends Slumponyhu's belly button to the back.
Pjetlic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pjetlic takes one to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slumponyhu swings widly with a right hand
and Pjetlic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pjetlic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Slumponyhu misses with an uppercut. Pjetlic saw that one coming.
Slumponyhu walks into a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maro Pjetlic dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Slumponyhu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Slumponyhu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pjetlic lands a nice shot to the body.
Pjetlic scores with a shot to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Slumponyhu might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Good standup being displayed there by Pjetlic as he connects with a hook.
Slumponyhu takes one to the chin there.
Pjetlic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Slumponyhu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pjetlic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Slumponyhu.
Pjetlic misses with a looping left.
Pjetlic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pjetlic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Slumponyhu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pjetlic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pjetlic looks to land a left hand but Slumponyhu moved out of range nicely.
Slumponyhu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maro Pjetlic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pjetlic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Slumponyhu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pjetlic punishes Slumponyhu's body with a nice straight punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slumponyhu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pjetlic circles away quickly and effectively.
Pjetlic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pjetlic misses with a hook. Slumponyhu ducked under it nicely.
Slumponyhu went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Pjetlic works Slumponyhu's body with a nice hook.
Stances Slumponyhu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Pjetlic. That snapped Slumponyhu's head back.
Slumponyhu walks into a straight right hand from Pjetlic.
Pjetlic darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pjetlic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pjetlic lands a nice looking body shot.
Pjetlic connects with a body shot.
Pjetlic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Slumponyhu's hands.
Pjetlic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Slumponyhu has time to react.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Pjetlic moves into the clinch successfully.
Pjetlic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pjetlic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pjetlic scores with a shoulder strike.
Pjetlic tries to work over Slumponyhu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pjetlic lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Slumponyhu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Slumponyhu looks to throw the jab but Pjetlic is out of range.
Pjetlic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pjetlic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slumponyhu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Slumponyhu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pjetlic connects with a body shot.
Pjetlic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Slumponyhu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A shot to the liver by Pjetlic. Beautiful body shot.
A combination from Pjetlic does no damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Slumponyhu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pjetlic.
Slumponyhu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Slumponyhu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Slumponyhu slips a jab from Pjetlic.
Pjetlic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Slumponyhu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pjetlic lands a right hook to the body.
Slumponyhu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

Slumponyhu gets tackled into the cage by Pjetlic. Pjetlic maintains the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pjetlic.
Pjetlic pushes Slumponyhu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pjetlic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pjetlic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pjetlic scores with a hook to the body.
Pjetlic lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Pjetlic.
Nice body punch from Pjetlic.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pjetlic lands a left hand.

Pjetlic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pjetlic connects with a nice looking jab.
Pjetlic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pjetlic lands with an uppercut that bounces Slumponyhu off the cage and back into range.
Slumponyhu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pjetlic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pjetlic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pjetlic throws a shot to the body.
Pjetlic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jab from Pjetlic.
Slumponyhu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pjetlic throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slumponyhu needs to keep his hands up - Pjetlic had a free shot at his head there.
Pjetlic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Slumponyhu in his tracks.
Slumponyhu is rocked!

Pjetlic clinches up against the cage.
Slumponyhu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maro Pjetlic 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!

Pjetlic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Slumponyhu ducks under a wild hook from Pjetlic.
Slumponyhu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Slumponyhu throws a right hand that Pjetlic ducks under and follows up with a left that Pjetlic also avoids with ease.
Pjetlic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slumponyhu appears to be looking for a big counter.
Slumponyhu throws a body kick that misses
letting Pjetlic counter with a right hand.
Slumponyhu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pjetlic punishes Slumponyhu's body with a nice straight punch.
Slumponyhu throws a hook but Pjetlic blocks it.
A nice side step and Pjetlic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pjetlic lands a really nice looking cross but Slumponyhu seems unphased.
Oh Slumponyhu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters circling - Pjetlic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Slumponyhu seems to have got his legs back now.
Jab, jab by Pjetlic - just one landing.
Pjetlic cracks a nice hook into Slumponyhu's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pjetlic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Slumponyhu.
Pjetlic cracks Slumponyhu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slumponyhu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pjetlic lands a nice looking body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pjetlic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Slumponyhu.
Pjetlic let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Pjetlic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Slumponyhu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pjetlic scores with a decent looking hook.

Oooooh!!! Pjetlic has knocked Slumponyhu down with a huge combo! Pjetlic steps away and waves a wobbly Slumponyhu back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Slumponyhu gets tackled into the cage by Pjetlic. Pjetlic maintains the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Pjetlic as the two fighters clinch.
Pjetlic lands a body shot.
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 to the body lands inside from Pjetlic.
Pjetlic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A shot in the inside from Pjetlic.
A right hook to the body lands for Pjetlic.
Pjetlic tries a body shot but Slumponyhu blocks it.

Pjetlic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maro Pjetlic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pjetlic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Slumponyhu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Good standup being displayed there by Pjetlic as he connects with a hook.
Pjetlic lands a nice shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Pjetlic misses the target.
Slumponyhu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pjetlic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pjetlic scores with a body shot.
Slumponyhu takes a shot to the body in his stride.

Pjetlic has Slumponyhu up against the cage in a clinch.
Pjetlic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Slumponyhu backwards.
Stances Slumponyhu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pjetlic is working Slumponyhu over against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pjetlic.
Pjetlic keeps control of Slumponyhu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Maro Pjetlic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Slumponyhu is trying to break the clinch but Pjetlic has him pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Pjetlic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pjetlic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Slumponyhu backwards.
Pjetlic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Slumponyhu misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pjetlic.
Pjetlic is leaning against Slumponyhu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pjetlic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slumponyhu misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slumponyhu.
Slumponyhu throws a punch but it's blocked by Pjetlic.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pjetlic lands a shot to the body.

Pjetlic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pjetlic lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A big left from Slumponyhu misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pjetlic connects with a body shot.
Pjetlic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Slumponyhu throws a sloppy head kick
and Pjetlic counters with a stiff right hand.
Pjetlic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Slumponyhu's hands.
Slumponyhu misses with a jab to the body
and Pjetlic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pjetlic dodges the punch combination from Slumponyhu.
Pjetlic jabs Slumponyhu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slumponyhu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Slumponyhu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pjetlic lands a nice shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maro Pjetlic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pjetlic has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Maro Pjetlic!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Maro Pjetlic!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Maro Pjetlic!

Maro Pjetlic wins by unanimous decision!

Maro Pjetlic seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jorlan Vieira (ranked 1272 p4p, 1427 weight class) and Koto Show (ranked 159 p4p, 185 weight class). This should be fireworks!

188 cm
27
275
6 - 6 - 0
182 cm
27
270
8 - 6 - 0
Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jorlan Vieira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Koto Show!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and Michael Johnstone.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vieira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Show misses with a straight right.
Show throws a hook but Vieira blocks it.
Vieira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Show throws out the jab.
Vieira connects with a good right hand that stumbles Show. Show circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Koto Show has been cut.
Show throws an overhand right that lands on Vieira's shoulder, as Vieira tries to avoid the shot.
Vieira tries to counter by clinching up but Show breaks away and moves out of range.
Show's coach down at Walter J Abramowitz Center for Bigness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Show's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Vieira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Show.
Show displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vieira throws out the jab.
Show misses with a hook. Vieira ducked under it nicely.
Show displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vieira throws out the jab.
Show misses with a straight left.
Vieira misses with an uppercut. Show saw that one coming.
Vieira 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.
Vieira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Show lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Show throws a shot from downtown. Vieira moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Vieira wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vieira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Show.
Decent striking displayed by Show there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira lands the left hand.

Vieira closes the distance and clinches.
Show is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Vieira.
Vieira working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Show has had enough of the clinch but Vieira keeps him there for the moment.
Show wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vieira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A frustrated look appears on Show's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vieira misses with a hook to the ribs.

Show manages to break the clinch.
Show looks to throw the jab but Vieira is out of range.
Vieira scores with a nice head shot.
That has opened up Koto Show's cut even more.
Show swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Show ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Show swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Vieira moves into the clinch successfully.
Vieira throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Vieira on the inside.
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!
Vieira lands a right hand.
Show is looking to break free of the clinch but Vieira has double underhooks.
Vieira lands with a light punch inside.
Vieira lands a damaging elbow.
Vieira throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Show looks winded!
Vieira misses with a punch to the body.
Show wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vieira.
Show blocks an elbow strike.
Show is pressed against the cage. Vieira pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Show! Two more big strikes from Vieira and Show crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jorlan Vieira!
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ser Gregor Clegane (ranked 1779 p4p, 654 weight class) and Marko Kerr (ranked 222 p4p, 92 weight class). Ser Gregor Clegane has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

197 cm
26
280
5 - 5 - 0
190 cm
27
280
6 - 4 - 0
Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin
Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ser Gregor Clegane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marko Kerr!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Dirk Anderson and Daniel Franklin.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clegane closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kerr circles away.
Kerr tries to clinch but Clegane is having none of it.
Kerr wants to clinch.
Clegane has a takedown stuffed.
Kerr stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ser Gregor Clegane. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Kerr moves into the clinch.
Kerr misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Clegane pulls Kerr into guard.
Clegane definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kerr wants to control from the top but Clegane keeps moving.
Clegane is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kerr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kerr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Clegane working a defensive guard here.
Kerr wants to control from the top but Clegane keeps moving.
Kerr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kerr prevents Clegane from getting back to his feet.
Clegane preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kerr is in close to Clegane's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Clegane looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kerr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kerr throws a strike but Clegane rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Kerr wants to sweep here but Clegane controlling him for the moment.
Clegane passes Kerr's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Clegane is looking to take a break and control but Kerr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kerr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Clegane. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kerr is looking to improve his position.
Kerr gets back to full guard.
Kerr will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Kerr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clegane is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clegane is looking to advance position but Kerr has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Kerr punishing his opponent with strikes.
It looks like Ser Gregor Clegane has been cut.
Clegane takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kerr with shots to the head and body - Clegane looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kerr connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Clegane is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kerr looking to control but Clegane is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kerr with shots to the head and body - Clegane looks very uncomfortable down there.
Clegane is rocked!
Kerr loads up with a big shot that hurts Clegane! He's pulled Kerr in close but Kerr has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Clegane survive? More strikes from Kerr and Clegane is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Marko Kerr!
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
36%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruno De Oliveira (ranked 608 p4p, 1848 weight class) and Malachi Camara (ranked 87 p4p, 234 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

225 cm
27
265
8 - 7 - 0
193 cm
19
244
4 - 0 - 0
Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Cardio machine
Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bruno De Oliveira!
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, Malachi Camara!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Dirk Anderson and Peter Branson.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Camara as De Oliveira shoots in.
De Oliveira shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Camara as he avoids it easily.
De Oliveira with a poor takedown
enabling Camara to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno De Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Camara throws a looping overhand right but De Oliveira ducks down to avoid it.
Camara stuffs the takedown.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Camara! But no joy.
Camara scores with a sloppy right hand. De Oliveira should have avoided that one.
De Oliveira doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Camara counter with a right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Camara as he connects with a hook.
Camara keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
De Oliveira is rocked!
De Oliveira takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
De Oliveira shoots in but Camara avoids the takedown attempt easily.
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!

Camara drops De Oliveira with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but De Oliveira looks back up at him and smiles so Camara waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh De Oliveira is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Camara closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks De Oliveira out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Malachi Camara!
Malachi Camara spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
100%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Frank Jackson (ranked 1912 p4p, 410 weight class) and Titus Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 59 weight class). Lesnar has chosen Next Big Thing as his entrance music. Titus Lesnar has the eye of the tiger tonight.

190 cm
20
229
5 - 3 - 0
190 cm
27
265
9 - 3 - 0
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin
Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Wayne Frank Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Titus Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and Sandra Marshall.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lesnar closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jackson is trying to control but can't.
Lesnar lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jackson trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lesnar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jackson defending well though.
Lesnar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lesnar drops an elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lesnar scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar working over Jackson with some ground and pound. Jackson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lesnar working over Jackson with some ground and pound. Jackson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jackson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lesnar is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lesnar trying to control from half guard but Jackson is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lesnar.
Jackson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lesnar.
Lesnar has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Hardcore Island MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Lesnar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lesnar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lesnar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lesnar wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson desperately trying to maintain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lesnar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jackson defending well though.
Lesnar is controlling the pace.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lesnar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lesnar misses with a looping left.
Jackson slips a jab from Lesnar.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lesnar.
Lesnar swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Lesnar fails to land the takedown.
Lesnar on the wrong end of a nice hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Titus Lesnar has been cut.
Lesnar jabs at Jackson's body.
Lesnar has a takedown stuffed.
Jackson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lesnar throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Lesnar misses the jab.
Jackson defending well as Lesnar loads up on a big left hand.
Jackson throws a jab when Lesnar was well out of range.
Lesnar feints the counter takedown.
Jackson misses with a low kick as Lesnar jumps back.
Wayne Frank Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lesnar takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lesnar throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
Jackson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lesnar.
Lesnar throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lesnar throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
Lesnar throws a head kick that misses.
Lesnar throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackson thinks about countering with a body kick.
Lesnar misses with a takedown
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wayne Frank Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Titus Lesnar.
Lesnar motions for Jackson to come forward. Lesnar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jackson!
Jackson walks into a jab.
Lesnar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jackson.
Lesnar looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
No joy there for Lesnar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Lesnar fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jackson sprawls well initially but Lesnar persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jackson manages to get to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Titus Lesnar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Titus Lesnar's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!


Lesnar looking to score a takedown here. Jackson is defending well but Lesnar drives through and ends up in Jackson's guard.
Lesnar would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lesnar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lesnar is looking to work some ground and pound but Jackson has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lesnar is working Jackson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jackson trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lesnar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lesnar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson working a defensive guard here.
Lesnar is stalling in the full guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Titus Lesnar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lesnar swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson is looking for a counter combo.

Lesnar drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lesnar wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Titus Lesnar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lesnar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar looking to pass the guard.
Lesnar is working Jackson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lesnar throws a strike but Jackson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lesnar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson prevents Lesnar from getting back to his feet.
Jackson is looking to pass into half guard but Lesnar pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lesnar is in guard.

Jackson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lesnar with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lesnar wants to get up but he can't break Jackson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lesnar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Lesnar from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson controls Lesnar momentarily but Lesnar frees himself.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lesnar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lesnar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jackson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson cracks Lesnar with a right hand to the side of the head.
A jab from Lesnar misses.
Lesnar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jackson checks a leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lesnar lands with an overhand left.
Lesnar connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Wayne Frank Jackson has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson misses with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Titus Lesnar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lesnar.
Lesnar lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lesnar throws out a powerful jab.
Lesnar checks a leg kick nicely.
Lesnar appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lesnar scores with a jab to the body.

Lesnar scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lesnar working the ground and pound from side control.
Jackson tries to improve position but can't.
Lesnar lands some shots froms side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Lesnar cracks Jackson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Lesnar has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Lesnar looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Lesnar dominating with strikes here.
Lesnar thowing shots but they're missing.
Lesnar with shots to the head and body - Jackson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Jackson is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Jackson wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Lesnar celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Titus Lesnar!
Titus Lesnar spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
54%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rashid Elkhan (ranked 678 p4p, 1793 weight class) and Benny West (ranked 96 p4p, 224 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.

193 cm
27
267
7 - 1 - 0
190 cm
26
246
6 - 7 - 0
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rashid Elkhan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Benny West!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Santiago Holmes and Winston Alpacca.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
West bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

Elkhan has closed the distance and engaged West in a clinch.
West wants to get back to striking at distance but Elkhan won't allow it.
West is trying to break free.
Elkhan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Elkhan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
West looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Elkhan digs a right hand into West's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on West's gas tank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Elkhan.
Elkhan is working West over against the cage.
West looks winded!
Elkhan lands a nice uppercut.
Elkhan lands a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Elkhan.
West wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Elkhan has him pressed against the cage.
Elkhan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Elkhan lands an uppercut.
Elkhan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Elkhan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Elkhan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt West or not.
Elkhan lands a nice uppercut.
Elkhan is working West over against the cage.
Elkhan lands a hook that snaps the head of West backwards.
Elkhan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Elkhan.
A shot in the inside from Elkhan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Elkhan digs a right hand underneath West's ribcage. West let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Elkhan lands a right hand.
West is rocked!
Elkhan presses West against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
West is still on wobbly legs! Can Elkhan finish him?
Still in the clinch, Elkhan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Elkhan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Elkhan.
Elkhan lands a shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Elkhan.
Elkhan lands a shoulder strike.
Elkhan dips a shoulder and cracks West with a mighty uppercut! West falls back against the cage and Elkhan unloads with a barrage of strikes! West is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Elkhan screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rashid Elkhan!
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
81%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boyd Fitzgerald (ranked 1499 p4p, 1165 weight class) and Lee Tassen (ranked 191 p4p, 145 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

192 cm
27
220
5 - 4 - 0
190 cm
27
280
7 - 6 - 0
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick
Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Boyd Fitzgerald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lee Tassen!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Peter Branson and Michael Johnstone.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tassen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tassen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fitzgerald blocks a jab.
Tassen staying out of range there.
Fitzgerald throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fitzgerald closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Tassen. Those never looked like landing.
Fitzgerald appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tassen scores with a jab.
A jab from Tassen misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzgerald throws a lazy head kick

and Tassen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Fitzgerald!
Fitzgerald is pushing Tassen's head away, looking to escape. Tassen manages to hold on to the position though.
Tassen working the ground and pound but Fitzgerald is defending the strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tassen working the strikes but Fitzgerald uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Fitzgerald keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fitzgerald is trying to stand.
Tassen prevents Fitzgerald from improving his position.
Fitzgerald has hold of Tassen's hands but Tassen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tassen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fitzgerald's head.
Tassen prevents Fitzgerald from standing back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tassen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fitzgerald tries to kick Tassen off but Tassen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tassen trying to control the action but Fitzgerald is working from the bottom.
Tassen winds up and cracks Fitzgerald with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tassen thows a huge punch but Fitzgerald dodges it nicely.
Tassen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fitzgerald wants to get back to full guard.
Tassen stops Fitzgerald from getting back to his feet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Tassen trying to mount his opponent but Fitzgerald defends it.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tassen blocks a head kick by Fitzgerald.

Fitzgerald gets caught napping as Tassen dives in and scores a takedown. Fitzgerald manages to retain guard.

Fitzgerald has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Tassen off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tassen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fitzgerald walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Boyd Fitzgerald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fitzgerald feints and then cracks Tassen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tassen down.
Fitzgerald throws a low kick but Tassen avoids it.
Tassen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tassen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fitzgerald uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tassen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tassen misses the shot to the body.
Tassen misses with a hook. Fitzgerald ducked under it nicely.
Fitzgerald attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tassen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tassen jabs Fitzgerald to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fitzgerald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tassen was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzgerald.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Fitzgerald misses with a low kick as Tassen jumps back.
Tassen with the counter takedown but Fitzgerald avoids it easily.
Tassen avoids the head kick by Fitzgerald.
Tassen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Tassen 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.


Tassen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Fitzgerald has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Tassen is on him like a limpet, forcing Fitzgerald back against the cage.

Fitzgerald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boyd Fitzgerald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tassen dodges the punch combination from Fitzgerald.
Lee Tassen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sloppy strikes from Fitzgerald. Those never looked like landing.
Tassen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzgerald misses with a hook

and Tassen counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzgerald controlling Tassen's posture.
Tassen stops Fitzgerald from standing up.
Tassen postures up and lands a big shot to Fitzgerald's brow.
Lee Tassen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fitzgerald wants to get back to his feet but Tassen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tassen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fitzgerald is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tassen postures up in Fitzgerald's guard and throws a big left but Fitzgerald blocks it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fitzgerald takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fitzgerald tries to bum rush Tassen with a series of wild strikes but Tassen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tassen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fitzgerald uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tassen.
Fitzgerald tries to counter with a takedown but Tassen is quick to defend against it.
A punch combination from Fitzgerald misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Tassen blocks the leg kick.
Tassen throws a hook but Fitzgerald blocks it.
Fitzgerald fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tassen just manages to avoid it.
Fitzgerald connects with a high kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tassen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Fitzgerald was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fitzgerald bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Tassen looks to move away, Fitzgerald throws a big counter combo but Tassen just gets out of the way.
Tassen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've been told by Fitzgerald's head coaches at Island Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tassen lands with an overhand left.
Fitzgerald looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fitzgerald throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tassen lands a glancing blow to the side of Fitzgerald's head.
Tassen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fitzgerald is looking for a counter combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tassen shoots and misses
and Fitzgerald counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fitzgerald displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tassen throws out the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tassen has a takedown stuffed.
Fitzgerald thinks about countering with a head kick.
Tassen throws a hook to the side of Fitzgerald's head but Fitzgerald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tassen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fitzgerald throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lee Tassen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!

Fitzgerald on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
It looks like Lee Tassen has been cut.
Tassen throws a jab but it's blocked by Fitzgerald.
Good exchange - Tassen coming out on top.
Tassen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fitzgerald throws a wild body kick that Tassen sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tassen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tassen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Tassen feints and as Fitzgerald raises his hands in defense, Tassen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Fitzgerald wriggles free and stands up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fitzgerald.
Tassen stuns Fitzgerald with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fitzgerald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tassen.
Fitzgerald shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fitzgerald avoids the body shot from Tassen.
Fitzgerald appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fitzgerald throws a lazy body kick
enabling Tassen to counter with a crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tassen drops Fitzgerald with a left right combo! Tassen follows him down to the ground into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzgerald is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tassen connects with a decent elbow.
Fitzgerald is rocked!
Tassen lands a big left to the face of Fitzgerald, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Tassen and another - Fitzgerald is out! Tassen stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lee Tassen!
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
61%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Amaru Kawiwasulu (ranked 224 p4p, 2098 weight class) and Ray Turn (ranked 37 p4p, 260 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

185 cm
27
272
8 - 3 - 0
178 cm
27
265
5 - 5 - 0
Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
KO power
Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Amaru Kawiwasulu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ray Turn !
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Daniel Franklin and Michael Johnstone.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kawiwasulu moves into the clinch.
Turn throws a punch but it's blocked by Kawiwasulu.
Turn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kawiwasulu avoids it.
Kawiwasulu lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Ray Turn has been cut.
A short uppercut from Kawiwasulu.
Turn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kawiwasulu is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Turn throws a head punch that misses.
Turn is trying to drag Kawiwasulu to the mat but Kawiwasulu just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Amaru Kawiwasulu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Turn .
A shot in the inside from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu scores with a nice hook to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Kawiwasulu.
Turn looks winded!
Kawiwasulu lands with a left to the head.
Kawiwasulu presses Turn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kawiwasulu scores a nice knee to the body.
Kawiwasulu pushes Turn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kawiwasulu landing knees to the head.
A body shot lands from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Turn backwards.
Kawiwasulu is leaning against Turn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawiwasulu is leaning against Turn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kawiwasulu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Turn has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kawiwasulu lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Turn s head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu lands a body shot.
Kawiwasulu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Turn backwards.
A shot in the inside from Kawiwasulu.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Turn is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kawiwasulu unloads a knee to the mid-section. Turn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Turn is still on wobbly legs! Can Kawiwasulu finish him?

Kawiwasulu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Turn seems to have recovered his senses.
Turn bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Kawiwasulu comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Turn falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Turn was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Amaru Kawiwasulu!
Our winner, Amaru Kawiwasulu, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
82%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adrik Mihaylov (ranked 2349 p4p, 215 weight class) and Phuc Dat Bich (ranked 0 p4p, 36 weight class). Mihaylov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Senza Pagare (ft. T Pain) - J-AX & Fedez. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

202 cm
26
255
5 - 5 - 1
188 cm
27
231
12 - 2 - 0
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin
Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Adrik Mihaylov !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Phuc Dat Bich!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, David Hoff and Daniel Franklin.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bich rushes Mihaylov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Bich manages to pull guard.

Bich looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Bich is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Mihaylov frees his head nicely. Oh but Bich has switched to an armbar! Mihaylov is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Phuc Dat Bich!
Phuc Dat Bich was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
100%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Dalio (ranked 864 p4p, 1495 weight class) and Jani Honkanen (ranked 119 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

193 cm
26
265
6 - 3 - 0
190 cm
27
280
5 - 5 - 0
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine
Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ray Dalio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jani Honkanen!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Sandra Marshall and Dirk Anderson.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Honkanen throws an off balance right hand

and Dalio counters with a takedown into side control.
Honkanen tries to buck Dalio off but Dalio is having none of it.
Honkanen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dalio working away.
Honkanen sneaks back into half guard.
Dalio trying to advance position but Honkanen counters by regaining guard.
Dalio forces his way into half guard.
Dalio trying to pass the guard but Honkanen defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honkanen trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Honkanen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Honkanen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dalio manages to get himself to full guard.

Dalio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Honkanen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Honkanen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dalio definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Honkanen is fighting to break Dalio's control of his arms but Dalio is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dalio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Honkanen drops back looking for a leg! Dalio is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dalio manages to kick Honkanen off! Honkanen jumps back into Dalio's guard.
Honkanen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dalio wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Honkanen wants to pass the guard but Dalio is keeping the position.
Dalio keeping moving, preventing Honkanen from controlling successfully.
Dalio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Honkanen is one step ahead there.
Honkanen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dalio is adopting a defensive guard.
Honkanen is pushing down on Dalio's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dalio is fighting to maintain full guard but Honkanen has managed to sneak the leg through.

Honkanen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dalio is just riding it out for now. Honkanen eventually gives up the hold.

Honkanen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Honkanen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Honkanen passes to side control.
Dalio tries to improve position but can't.

Honkanen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dalio is trying to get back to half guard.
Dalio is working hard here to advance position.
Honkanen misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Honkanen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Honkanen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dalio tries to bench press Honkanen off him but Honkanen keeps the position.
Dalio sneaks back into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Honkanen is trying to control. Dalio wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Honkanen prevents Dalio from improving his position.
Honkanen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dalio's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jani Honkanen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dalio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Dalio goes for a double leg but Honkanen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Honkanen continues to drive forward.
Honkanen lands a nice uppercut.

Honkanen breaks from the clinch.

Honkanen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Dalio is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Honkanen has latched onto it... Big trouble! Honkanen pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Dalio is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Honkanen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jani Honkanen!
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
32%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Malcolm Scobie (ranked 1799 p4p, 770 weight class) and Ricky Thompson (ranked 226 p4p, 106 weight class). Ricky Thompson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Malcolm Scobie's chin.

182 cm
27
265
6 - 4 - 0
190 cm
27
280
9 - 7 - 0
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine
Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Malcolm Scobie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ricky Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Michael Johnstone and Sandra Marshall.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scobie throws a hook but Thompson avoids it easily.
Thompson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Scobie.
Scobie connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like Ricky Thompson has been cut.
Scobie has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Island Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Thompson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thompson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Thompson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Scobie was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

Thompson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Scobie's guard.
Thompson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Scobie is looking to stand up but Thompson isn't so interested in that idea.
Thompson tries to free his leg and advance position but Scobie is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scobie wants to stand but Thompson is controlling the position.
Thompson throwing strikes from guard but Scobie blocks nicely.
Thompson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scobie wants to stand up but Thompson is controlling him.
Thompson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Thompson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thompson wants to pass the guard but Scobie is keeping the position.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Scobie keeps moving.
Thompson scoring with some ground and pound.
Thompson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Thompson is putting a hurting on Scobie here, landing some big shots from side control.
Scobie is trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scobie on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Thompson cracks Scobie with a big right hand but Scobie just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
A big shot lands for Thompson! That's hurt Scobie! Will he recover? Thompson fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Thompson!
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
47%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Timur Vasiliev (ranked 261 p4p, 1951 weight class) and Tim Nelson (ranked 42 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

185 cm
27
289
9 - 2 - 0
200 cm
26
280
3 - 3 - 0
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Timur Vasiliev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tim Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Michael Johnstone and Peter Branson.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson throws a jab but it's blocked by Vasiliev.
Vasiliev throwing a counter right hand but Nelson manages to avoid it.
Vasiliev scores with a sloppy right hand. Nelson should have avoided that one.
Nelson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Nelson misses.
Tim Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vasiliev walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nelson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nelson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vasiliev definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vasiliev takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nelson misses with a straight right.
Vasiliev misses with a body shot.
Nelson takes a swing at Vasiliev's ribcage but misses.
Vasiliev seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nelson throws a hook but Vasiliev blocks it.
It looked like Vasiliev was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nelson.
Vasiliev connects with a looping right hand.
Nelson walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Nelson limp body while Vasiliev jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Timur Vasiliev!
After winning the bout, Timur Vasiliev thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
85%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dick Hickock (ranked 1870 p4p, 414 weight class) and Balin Trollslayer (ranked 236 p4p, 61 weight class). Balin Trollslayer acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

200 cm
27
270
8 - 5 - 0
150 cm
27
265
9 - 1 - 0
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine
Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dick Hickock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Balin Trollslayer!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Winston Alpacca and Sandra Marshall.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trollslayer dodges the punch combination from Hickock.

Trollslayer throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hickock tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Trollslayer is in Hickock's guard.

Hickock looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Trollslayer passes into half guard.
Trollslayer scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hickock wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trollslayer lands strikes from half guard.
Trollslayer trying to pass the guard but Hickock defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hickock gets full guard.
Hickock trying to control the position.

Hickock is looking for a triangle but Trollslayer pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trollslayer stands and throws Hickock's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Trollslayer working the head and body with strikes.
Hickock on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Hickock is trying to improve his position.
Trollslayer trying to control the position but Hickock is working away.
Trollslayer working away.
Trollslayer creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Trollslayer wants to control but Hickock is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trollslayer gets to mount! Hickock was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Hickock tries to hold on but Trollslayer pushes him away.
Hickock is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Trollslayer punishing his opponent with strikes.
Trollslayer is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hickock is rocked!
Trollslayer lands a big shot to the head and Hickock winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Balin Trollslayer!
Our winner, Balin Trollslayer, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
41%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between DeeJay Dawkins (ranked 614 p4p, 1755 weight class) and Sean Martin (ranked 88 p4p, 219 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

195 cm
27
237
9 - 6 - 0
202 cm
27
242
6 - 5 - 0
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Experienced
BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, DeeJay Dawkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sean Martin!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Peter Branson and Daniel Franklin.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin tries to work over Dawkins's front leg with a kick but Dawkins checks it.
Martin blocks a jab.
Martin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dawkins.

Martin lands a big head kick that sends Dawkins tumbling to the mat! Martin takes a step backwards and waves Dawkins back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Dawkins shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dawkins seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Martin is trying to stand.
Dawkins working over Martin with some ground and pound. Martin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've been hearing good reports from Dawkins's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Dawkins is thwarting Martin's attempts to control the position.
Martin has hold of Dawkins's hands but Dawkins slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dawkins working Martin over with strikes.
Martin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martin is trying to maintain the position but Dawkins is very close to passing his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawkins is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dawkins takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dawkins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Martin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dawkins thows a huge punch but Martin dodges it nicely.
Dawkins wants to control but Martin is keeping him busy.
Dawkins throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dawkins lands with a punch from half guard.
Martin has hold of Dawkins's hands but Dawkins slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dawkins wants to control but Martin is keeping him busy.
Martin trying to control but Dawkins postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin wants to get back to full guard.
Martin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dawkins.
Martin trying to control from the bottom.
Martin is pressing down on Dawkins's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dawkins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Martin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dawkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Martin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dawkins controls the pace.
Dawkins is working Martin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dawkins lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dawkins landing with the ground and pound.

Martin working for a triangle but Dawkins defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Martin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dawkins landing with the ground and pound.
Dawkins wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving.
Dawkins distracts Martin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dawkins forces his way into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin wants to improve his position but Dawkins is controlling well.
Martin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dawkins scores with a couple of nice shots.
Martin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Martin is trying to control but can't.
Martin tries to roll over but Dawkins keeps him under control.
Martin is refusing to be controlled, as Dawkins sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dawkins working the head and body with strikes.

Martin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ground and pound from Dawkins.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

DeeJay Dawkins dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Martin misses with a head kick.
Martin scores with a head kick.
Martin looks to land a body kick but Dawkins moved away.
Dawkins half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dawkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Martin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Martin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Martin with the inside leg kick.
Dawkins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sean Martin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Martin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Martin is looking to land body kicks.
Dawkins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Martin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dawkins if he has to take too many more of those.
Dawkins fails to land the takedown.
Dawkins avoids the head kick by Martin.
Dawkins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martin throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and Dawkins counters with a takedown into side control.
Dawkins is putting a hurting on Martin here, landing some big shots from side control.
Dawkins scoring with punches and elbows.
DeeJay Dawkins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawkins working the head with strikes.
Martin is rocked!
Dawkins in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Martin looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Dawkins turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DeeJay Dawkins!
After the big win, DeeJay Dawkins made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Island Xtreme Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rav Kapur (ranked 1301 p4p, 1278 weight class) and Obel Ixtlan (ranked 167 p4p, 162 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

225 cm
27
265
6 - 5 - 0
195 cm
26
285
6 - 3 - 0
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin
Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rav Kapur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Obel Ixtlan!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Daniel Franklin and Dirk Anderson.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ixtlan scores with a hook.
It looks like Rav Kapur has been cut.

Kapur looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Kapur is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ixtlan is trying to get back to full guard.
Ixtlan is concentrating on defense, preventing Kapur from advancing position.
Ixtlan trying to control from the bottom.
Kapur will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Kapur is trying for a kimura here. Ixtlan looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Kapur wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rav Kapur!
A relieved looking Rav Kapur 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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Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vunipola Veainu (ranked 56 p4p, 2538 weight class) and Marlin Paschal (ranked 9 p4p, 314 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

178 cm
25
255
11 - 1 - 0
220 cm
27
270
5 - 5 - 0
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vunipola Veainu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marlin Paschal!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Santiago Holmes and Bart Greer.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Paschal.
Veainu throwing a counter right hand but Paschal manages to avoid it.
Paschal throws a head kick but Veainu moves out of range.
Paschal misses with a wild body shot.
Marlin Paschal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veainu slips a jab and a cross from Paschal.
Veainu is looking to counter punch.
Paschal takes a swing at Veainu's ribcage but misses.
Paschal throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Veainu cracks Paschal with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Veainu has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Paschal to stand back up!
Paschal is rocked!
It looks like Marlin Paschal has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paschal throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Veainu counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Paschal out cold! What a finish! Veainu is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vunipola Veainu!
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