The Island Season 12, 205 lbs, Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Askrew (ranked 1672 p4p, 65 weight class) and Siale Veainu (ranked 0 p4p, 13 weight class). Siale Veainu acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Askrew
vs
Veainu

185 cm
26
215
7 - 2 - 0

172 cm
27
195
12 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ben Askrew!
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, Siale Veainu!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Michael Johnstone and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veainu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice cross by Veainu.
Veainu lands a slapping body shot.

Veainu cracks Askrew with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Askrew looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Veainu finish him?

Askrew is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Veainu throws a shot from downtown. Askrew moves away and avoids it.
Askrew attempts a counter takedown but Veainu avoids it well and moves away.
Veainu scores with a body shot.
Veainu throws a hook but Askrew blocks it.
Veainu throws a right hand that misses

so Askrew counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Askrew stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Veainu swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Askrew postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Veainu is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Askrew, into his guard.

Askrew looking to hit a scissor sweep but Veainu is one step ahead there.
Veainu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Askrew. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Askrew is looking for a triangle but Veainu pushes his legs off easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Askrew looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Veainu passes into side control.
Askrew is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Veainu is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Askrew is in all sorts of trouble here.
Askrew is working hard here to advance position.
We've been hearing good reports from Askrew'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.
Askrew is breathing heavily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veainu controlling from the full mount.
Askrew is desperately trying to improve his position but Veainu has a good base and remains in mount.
Veainu controlling the pace for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askrew is wriggling around trying to escape.
Veainu controlling from the full mount.
Askrew tries to improve his position but instead Veainu has taken his back!
Veainu biding his time, looking for the opening.
Askrew tries to roll but Veainu sticks to his back.
Askrew is keeping busy.
Askrew tries to escape but Veainu has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veainu biding his time, controlling Askrew.
Veainu is trying to stick to Askrew's back but Askrew is turning into Veainu. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Veainu's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Askrew.
Veainu has control of Askrew's left arm, preventing Askrew from doing any damage.

Askrew has gone for a leg lock! Veainu slips out almost immediately though and dives into Askrew's guard.

Veainu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Askrew has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Veainu has managed to get both his arms back between Askrew's legs - danger averted.
Veainu trying to control but Askrew is working from the bottom.
Veainu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Askrew will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Askrew has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Veainu should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Askrew has tightened it up now! Veainu should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ben Askrew!
A victorious Ben Askrew thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mara Tantor (ranked 647 p4p, 1828 weight class) and Melvin Manhoeff (ranked 100 p4p, 240 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Tantor
vs
Manhoeff

196 cm
25
212
8 - 2 - 0

180 cm
27
218
7 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mara Tantor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Melvin Manhoeff!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Santiago Holmes and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tantor with a jab.
Tantor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Manhoeff in his tracks.
Tantor's jab looks to have found its range, popping Manhoeff under the eye.
Tantor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Manhoeff's head.

It looks like Melvin Manhoeff has been cut.
Tantor missing with a left hand there. Manhoeff was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Manhoeff's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Manhoeff's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Tantor misses the jab.
Tantor stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tantor wants it to stay on the feet.
Manhoeff takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Manhoeff fails to land the takedown.
Tantor seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Tantor connects with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manhoeff gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tantor throws a right hand that misses

so Manhoeff counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tantor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Manhoeff on the ground.
Tantor controls Manhoeff momentarily but Manhoeff frees himself.
Manhoeff missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tantor will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Manhoeff throws a big elbow that misses.
Tantor is trying to control the position but Manhoeff postures up.
Manhoeff wants to pass the guard but Tantor is keeping the position.
Manhoeff throws a big right hand that misses.
Tantor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Manhoeff throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tantor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manhoeff throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tantor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tantor is trying to keep Manhoeff in close.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Manhoeff postures up in Tantor's guard and throws a big left but Tantor blocks it.
Manhoeff working some strikes from top position.
Manhoeff throws a big elbow that misses.
Manhoeff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tantor is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manhoeff makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Manhoeff postures up in Tantor's guard and throws a big left but Tantor blocks it.
Manhoeff in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Manhoeff working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Manhoeff is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Manhoeff accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tantor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Manhoeff.
Tantor looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Manhoeff landing with the ground and pound.
Manhoeff postures up in Tantor's guard and throws a big left but Tantor blocks it.
Manhoeff distracts Tantor with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Manhoeff trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Manhoeff lands a couple of digs.
Manhoeff postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Manhoeff accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manhoeff postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Manhoeff lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manhoeff working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tantor's head.
Manhoeff has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Manhoeff trying to control the position from guard on top but Tantor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Manhoeff accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Manhoeff's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Manhoeff wants to pass the guard but Tantor is keeping the position.
Manhoeff scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tantor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Manhoeff.
Tantor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tantor pulls Manhoeff in close to prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Melvin Manhoeff will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Melvin Manhoeff's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A jab from Tantor misses.
Tantor is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jab, jab by Tantor - just one landing.
Tantor connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tantor is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tantor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tantor connects with a right hand. Manhoeff shakes it off.
Manhoeff looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tantor throws a good cross that connects.
Tantor misses with a jab to the body

and Manhoeff counters with a shoot takedown. Tantor fights it but they end up in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manhoeff is in close to Tantor's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Manhoeff is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tantor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tantor wants to stand but Manhoeff is controlling the position.
Manhoeff is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Manhoeff accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Manhoeff postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tantor on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tantor tries to get out of the position.
Manhoeff controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Melvin Manhoeff has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tantor keeping moving, preventing Manhoeff from controlling successfully.

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.
Manhoeff postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Manhoeff in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Manhoeff sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tantor keeping moving, preventing Manhoeff from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A jab lands there for Tantor.

Tantor tries to sprawl but Manhoeff drives through with a takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tantor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Manhoeff.
Tantor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Manhoeff.
Ground and pound from Manhoeff.
Tantor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Manhoeff.
Manhoeff scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Manhoeff lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tantor is refusing to be controlled, as Manhoeff sits in half guard.
Manhoeff slips a nice elbow through Tantor's hands, connecting with Tantor's forehead.
Manhoeff wants to control but Tantor is keeping him busy.
Tantor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Manhoeff.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manhoeff missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Manhoeff throwing shots but Tantor is blocking nicely.
Manhoeff working over Tantor with some ground and pound. Tantor looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Manhoeff missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Manhoeff wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tantor keeps working.
Manhoeff thows a huge punch but Tantor dodges it nicely.
Manhoeff stalling.
Manhoeff throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tantor has hold of Manhoeff's hands but Manhoeff slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Melvin Manhoeff showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Melvin Manhoeff's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Manhoeff darts in looking for a takedown but Tantor gets double underhooks and turns Manhoeff into the cage.
Tantor throws a right hand that misses

and Manhoeff decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tantor's guard.
Manhoeff wants to control from the top but Tantor keeps moving.
Manhoeff is stalling in the full guard.
Manhoeff throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manhoeff scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Manhoeff is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Manhoeff passes Tantor's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Manhoeff connects with a nice short shot to Tantor's temple.
Manhoeff is trying to control the action in half guard but Tantor is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Manhoeff slips a nice elbow through Tantor's hands, connecting with Tantor's forehead.
Manhoeff lands strikes from half guard.
Manhoeff scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Manhoeff working the head and body with strikes.
Manhoeff throws a strike but Tantor avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Manhoeff lands a couple of digs.
Manhoeff is looking to work some ground and pound but Tantor has wrist control.
Manhoeff cracks Tantor with a solid left hand.
Manhoeff postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mara Tantor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Tantor is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manhoeff content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Oh Tantor is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Manhoeff working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Manhoeff postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Tantor covers up, he's hurt! Manhoeff keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Manhoeff and the ref steps in to end the fight! Manhoeff can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Melvin Manhoeff!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Philip Driver (ranked 947 p4p, 468 weight class) and Sergey Vinogradov (ranked 139 p4p, 77 weight class). The key to victory for Philip Driver has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Driver
vs
Vinogradov

188 cm
27
211
7 - 4 - 0

195 cm
27
220
9 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Philip Driver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sergey Vinogradov!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Winston Alpacca and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Driver swings for the body but Vinogradov moves out of range.
Driver misses the shot to the body.
Sergey Vinogradov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Driver takes a swing at Vinogradov's ribcage but misses.
Driver tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vinogradov was well out of range. Poor timing from Driver.
Vinogradov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Driver ducks under a wild hook from Vinogradov.
Vinogradov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vinogradov throws an overhand right that lands on Driver's shoulder, as Driver tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinogradov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Driver counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Driver misses the shot to the body.
And Vinogradov tries to counter it with a takedown but Driver pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Driver throws out a powerful jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinogradov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Driver's head backwards.

Vinogradov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Driver's half guard.
Driver is holding on to half guard well.

Vinogradov wants to work for an arm triangle but Driver is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Driver is looking for a sweep. Vinogradov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Vinogradov seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Driver is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sergey Vinogradov!
Sergey Vinogradov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Biscuit Oliva (ranked 265 p4p, 1727 weight class) and Franko Getaldic (ranked 45 p4p, 232 weight class). Oliva kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Vo Williams - Primal (ft. Vyceroy). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Oliva
vs
Getaldic

187 cm
27
215
9 - 3 - 0

190 cm
27
204
5 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Biscuit Oliva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Franko Getaldic!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Michael Johnstone and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliva lunges at Getaldic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Getaldic's hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Getaldic. Oliva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Getaldic throws a series of punches but Oliva avoids them all with ease.
Oliva works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Getaldic misses the shot to the body.
Oliva is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Getaldic. Oliva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oliva wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Oliva works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Oliva.
Getaldic closes the distance and lands a one-two.

It looks like Biscuit Oliva has been cut.
Getaldic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Getaldic defending well as Oliva loads up on a big left hand.
A countering left hand to the body from Getaldic misses.
Getaldic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Oliva to score with a decent uppercut.

Getaldic is rocked!
Oliva scores with a shot to the body.
Getaldic is still on wobbly legs! Can Oliva finish him?
Oliva misses the jab.
Getaldic seems to have recovered his senses.
Getaldic is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Oliva rather than just go for the knockout.
Getaldic avoids the body shot from Oliva.
Getaldic blocks a jab.
Oliva lands a nice shot that snaps Getaldic's head back.
Oliva misses with a hook
and Getaldic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Getaldic tries to move into range but Oliva moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Oliva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Getaldic slips a jab from Oliva.
Getaldic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Getaldic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oliva moves away.
A combination from Getaldic does no damage.
Getaldic misses with a body shot.
Oliva is looking to counter punch.
Getaldic misses with an uppercut.
Oliva swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Getaldic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oliva throws out the jab.

Oliva pushes Getaldic up against the cage in a clinch.
Getaldic blocks a body shot from Oliva.
Getaldic blocking some punches.
Getaldic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oliva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Getaldic.
Getaldic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Oliva definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Oliva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Getaldic backwards.
Getaldic tries to throw a body punch but Oliva avoids it by throwing Getaldic back against the cage.
Oliva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Getaldic is trying to break the clinch but Oliva has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Getaldic.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Getaldic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Oliva lands a left hand that snaps the head of Getaldic backwards.
Oliva tries to work over Getaldic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Oliva.
Getaldic wants to break free but Oliva has control.
Oliva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oliva is leaning against Getaldic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Oliva creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Getaldic with a big uppercut! Getaldic tries to clinch up but Oliva pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Getaldic to the mat! Getaldic covers up and Oliva unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Biscuit Oliva!
Biscuit Oliva seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Quigley (ranked 1066 p4p, 78 weight class) and Sonatane Veainu (ranked 157 p4p, 16 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Quigley
vs
Veainu

194 cm
27
215
9 - 6 - 0

177 cm
27
210
13 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Matthew Quigley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sonatane Veainu!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Sandra Marshall and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veainu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Quigley swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Veainu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Quigley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Veainu.
Quigley misses with a right hand
and Veainu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

It looks like Matthew Quigley has been cut.
Veainu ducks under a wild hook from Quigley.
Veainu lands with a shot to the body.
Quigley staying out of range there.
Quigley connects with a looping right hand.
Veainu moves away from the strike by Quigley.
Quigley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Veainu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Quigley lands with a straight right. Veainu didn't see that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Veainu throws a looping overhand right but Quigley ducks down to avoid it.
Quigley is looking to counter punch.
Veainu moves out of range as Quigley strikes.
Quigley misses with a hook. Veainu ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Veainu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Veainu lands a glancing blow to the side of Quigley's head.
Quigley with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Veainu to score with a decent uppercut.
Veainu tries to clinch but Quigley is having none of it.
Quigley slips under a jab from Veainu.
Quigley swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Veainu counters with a crisp right hand that drops Quigley! Veainu lets Quigley back up to his feet, looking for a finish!

Quigley is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quigley leaves his chin hanging out and Veainu seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Quigley crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sonatane Veainu!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Murtaz Vatsadze (ranked 459 p4p, 1057 weight class) and Wesley Janssen (ranked 74 p4p, 0 weight class). Vatsadze comes to the cage accompanied by Guerilla Radio/ R.A.M.. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Vatsadze
vs
Janssen

186 cm
27
205
11 - 4 - 0

183 cm
27
216
8 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Murtaz Vatsadze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Wesley Janssen!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Santiago Holmes and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vatsadze lands with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze cracks Janssen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vatsadze rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Janssen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Janssen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Janssen misses with a takedown attempt
and Vatsadze counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Janssen fails to land the takedown.
Vatsadze lands a right hook to the body.
Vatsadze throws out a powerful jab.
Vatsadze looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vatsadze throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vatsadze misses with a hook. Janssen ducked under it nicely.
Janssen feints the counter takedown.
Janssen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Vatsadze counters by clinching up.
Murtaz Vatsadze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wesley Janssen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vatsadze is pressed up against the cage. Janssen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vatsadze down to the mat. Vatsadze avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Vatsadze digs a good hook to Janssen's body.

Vatsadze closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vatsadze is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Vatsadze lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Janssen backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Vatsadze.
Janssen looks winded!
Vatsadze lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Janssen backwards.

It looks like Wesley Janssen has been cut.
Vatsadze lands a left hand that snaps the head of Janssen backwards.
A body shot lands from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze cracks Janssen with a nice body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vatsadze creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vatsadze lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A hook to the body from Vatsadze.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vatsadze tries to score a body lock takedown but Janssen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vatsadze lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vatsadze lands a left hand that snaps the head of Janssen backwards.
Vatsadze lands with a light punch inside.
Janssen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vatsadze prevents it.
A nice left hand lands by Vatsadze.
Vatsadze throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Janssens head.

That has opened up Wesley Janssen's cut even more.
Vatsadze lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze lands a nice uppercut.
Vatsadze lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Vatsadze.
A short right from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze works on Janssen's body with a couple of short punches.
Vatsadze works on Janssen's body with a couple of short punches.
Vatsadze works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vatsadze scores with a shoulder strike.
Vatsadze lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Vatsadze scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vatsadze lands a hook that snaps the head of Janssen backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vatsadze.

Janssen is rocked!

The cut above Wesley Janssen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A nice left hand lands by Vatsadze.
Janssen is still on wobbly legs! Can Vatsadze finish him?
Vatsadze lands a shot to the body.
Vatsadze working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vatsadze looking to throw knees to the head but Janssen is blocking nicely.
Janssen seems to have recovered his senses.
Vatsadze lands an uppercut.
Vatsadze lands a left hand that snaps the head of Janssen backwards.
Vatsadze lands a nice uppercut.
Vatsadze lands a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Vatsadze - that landed with a thud.
Vatsadze lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Wesley Janssen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Vatsadze working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vatsadze lands a damaging elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vatsadze creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vatsadze creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Janssen's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Janssen drops to his knees and Vatsadze pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Murtaz Vatsadze!
Post fight, an emotional Murtaz Vatsadze said 'There can be only one! Next!'.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diamond Hand (ranked 732 p4p, 487 weight class) and Ludwig Lachmann (ranked 109 p4p, 82 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Hand
vs
Lachmann

190 cm
27
210
8 - 4 - 0

187 cm
27
220
11 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Diamond Hand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ludwig Lachmann!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Winston Alpacca and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lachmann shoots in and drives through. Hand sprawls well.
Lachmann tries to clinch but Hand moves out of range.
Lachmann tries a head kick but it misses.
Lachmann throws a head kick but Hand moves out of range.
Hand was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lachmann on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lachmann tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hand defends well and Lachmann ends up having to push Hand into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hand appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lachmann throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hand appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lachmann moves in looking to clinch but Hand pushes him off.
A counter left hand to the body from Hand misses its target.
Ludwig Lachmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hand lands a body shot.
Lachmann misses with the combination.
Hand was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Hand as Lachmann shoots in.
Diamond Hand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ludwig Lachmann.
Lachmann misses with the body kick
and Hand makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lachmann shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hand counters with a stiff right hand.
Lachmann throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lachmann moves in looking to clinch but Hand pushes him off.
A counter left hand to the body from Hand misses its target.
Hand is looking to wear down Lachmann with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lachmann shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hand counters with a straight right hand.
Lachmann tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hand swivels and escapes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hand slaps away a takedown attempt from Lachmann, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hand lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lachmann moves to clinch but Hand breaks away
and Hand counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lachmann misses with a head kick.
Hand swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lachmann tries for a takedown but Hand sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lachmann misses with a takedown
and Hand counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lachmann tries to clinch up but Hand circles away and keeps his distance.
Lachmann swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A quick step to the side and Hand tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hand definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lachmann misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A quick step to the side and Hand tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lachmann gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hand counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lachmann gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Hand counters with a nice right hand that sends Lachmann toppling to the canvas! Lachmann scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Hand finish him?!

Lachmann is rocked!

Lachmann closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Hand bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lachmann with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hand counters with a left to the body.
Lachmann looks winded!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lachmann fails with the takedown
and Hand counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lachmann wants to clinch
and Hand counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hand smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lachmann is still on wobbly legs! Can Hand finish him?
Lachmann throws a head kick that misses
and Hand counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lachmann tries to clinch
and Hand counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Diamond Hand!
After winning the bout, Diamond Hand thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Torhte Finlayson (ranked 49 p4p, 1552 weight class) and Billy Crawley (ranked 9 p4p, 212 weight class). Finlayson comes to the cage accompanied by Scotland the Brave, Black Bear. Crawley has chosen Jewelry - One More Time as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Finlayson
vs
Crawley

190 cm
27
210
15 - 0 - 0

191 cm
27
205
7 - 2 - 1

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Beachside Supplements & Laundry (90%)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Torhte Finlayson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Billy Crawley!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Santiago Holmes and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Finlayson misses.
Crawley appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Crawley throws a lazy uppercut
and Finlayson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Finlayson throws a lazy right hand but Crawley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crawley throws a right hand that misses
and Finlayson counters with a nice uppercut.
Crawley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crawley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Finlayson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Crawley tries to score with a low kick but Finlayson moves his leg out of the way.
It looked like Finlayson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Crawley.
Finlayson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finlayson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Crawley throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Crawley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finlayson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Finlayson lands a nice looking body shot.
Finlayson cracks a nice hook into Crawley's ribs.

Finlayson lands a big uppercut and Crawley crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Crawley looks OK. Finlayson waves Crawley back to his feet!

Finlayson sends Crawley crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Finlayson is motioning to the referee to let Crawley up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Crawley is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crawley works the jab nicely.
Billy Crawley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crawley throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Finlayson misses with a body shot.
Finlayson lands a body shot.
Finlayson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.

Finlayson sends Crawley crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Finlayson is motioning to the referee to let Crawley up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Crawley is still on wobbly legs! Can Finlayson finish him?
Finlayson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Crawley seems to have recovered his senses.
Crawley looks winded!
Finlayson lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Crawley up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Finlayson from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Crawley's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Torhte Finlayson!
After winning the bout, Torhte Finlayson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.