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The Island Season 12, 170 lbs, Round 3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Odd Job (ranked 777 p4p, 154 weight class) and Dick Winters (ranked 119 p4p, 24 weight class). Winters is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: All Along the Watchtower. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Odd Job!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dick Winters!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, David Hoff and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Job drives through with a takedown into Winters's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Winters keeping moving, preventing Job from controlling successfully.
Winters is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Job throws an elbow that misses. Winters uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Job's guard. Nice move by Winters!
Job is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winters wants to control from the top but Job keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winters forces his way into half guard.
Job is looking for a sweep. Winters is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Winters is thwarting Job's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winters looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Job pushes Winters off looking to stand but Winters dives back in and keeps control.
Job actively working from the bottom here.
Job is looking to improve his position.
Winters is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Job defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Job is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Winters pulls his head out easily.
Job is staying active underneath Winters, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Winters throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Winters wants to free his trapped foot but Job is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Winters wants to take a breather but Job is having none of it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Job controlling the position well.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Winters closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Winters gets to mount! Job was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Job is bucking up trying to escape but Winters cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Winters cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Winters avoids the attempt from Job to control.
Job is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Winters is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Job sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Winters is thwarting Job's attempts to control the position.
Job is staying active underneath Winters, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Winters is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Job gets back to full guard.
Winters got a little sloppy there for a moment and Job has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Winters has managed to get both his arms back between Job's legs - danger averted.
Winters stopping the sweep attempt from Job.
Job throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Winters's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Job holds on and takes a little breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Winters 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.
Winters gets a takedown into half guard.
Job avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Winters.
Job manages to get to full guard.
Winters engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Job looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Winters postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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.
Winters trying to control but Job is working from the bottom.
Job avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Job looking to control but Winters passes into half guard.
Winters has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Winters looks to land a strike but Job avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Job is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Winters defends well.
Job wants to improve his position here. There's a bit of a scramble and Winters has taken Job's back! He's locked on a rear naked choke here and Job has been forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dick Winters!
A victorious Dick Winters thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Behnder (ranked 249 p4p, 533 weight class) and Kwasi Kwong (ranked 40 p4p, 81 weight class). Kwasi Kwong has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Marcus Behnder's chin.
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Powerful takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Marcus Behnder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kwasi Kwong!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Michael Johnstone and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Behnder shoots in but Kwong avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Behnder drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kwong really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Behnder. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Behnder slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Behnder pushes down on Kwong's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kwong is not content to let Behnder control the position.
Kwong felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kwong won't allow Behnder to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Behnder wants to take a breather but Kwong is having none of it.
Behnder definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Behnder is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kwong doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Behnder.
Behnder trying to pass the guard but Kwong defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kwong controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Behnder trying to mount his opponent but Kwong defends it.
Kwong tries to roll over but Behnder keeps him under control.
Behnder is trying to control. Kwong wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Behnder takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Behnder is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kwong has managed to free his arm - good work.
Behnder thows a huge punch but Kwong dodges it nicely.
Behnder controlling the action here.
Behnder throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Behnder is looking to stall here but Kwong recovers full guard.
Behnder trying to control the position from guard on top but Kwong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Behnder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Behnder trying to control the position from guard on top but Kwong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kwong lands a body shot.
Behnder tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kwong sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Behnder somewhat.
Kwong scores with a body shot.
Kwong thuds a left hand into Behnder's body.
Nice jab there from Kwong.
Behnder has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Behnder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kwong with a nice cross.
Kwong lands a head shot.
Kwong scores with a body shot.
Kwong scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
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!
Behnder shoots in for a takedown but Kwong shows good takedown defense.
Behnder tries to move into range but Kwong moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
 Behnder is rocked!
 It looks like Marcus Behnder has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kwong cracks Behnder with a left hook right on the temple and Behnder goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Kwong lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Behnder is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kwasi Kwong!
Kwasi Kwong thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Auric Gallahad (ranked 466 p4p, 941 weight class) and Kristoffer Wexell (ranked 70 p4p, 137 weight class). Gallahad comes to the cage accompanied by Go to War. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Auric Gallahad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kristoffer Wexell!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Santiago Holmes and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wexell throws a shot from downtown. Gallahad moves away and avoids it.
Auric Gallahad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wexell slaps away a takedown attempt from Gallahad, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wexell lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gallahad gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gallahad seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Gallahad working a defensive guard here.
Gallahad had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wexell defends it easily.
Wexell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gallahad swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gallahad is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wexell defends well.
Wexell stands up over Gallahad, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wexell postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gallahad escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wexell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wexell is posturing up here but Gallahad has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Wexell tries to roll out but it's too tight and Wexell has to tap! Slick submission there by Gallahad!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Auric Gallahad!
Auric Gallahad decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maurice Tillet (ranked 142 p4p, 656 weight class) and Jake Damien (ranked 22 p4p, 98 weight class). Jake Damien has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Maurice Tillet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jake Damien!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Damien looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tillet is fending him off so far but Damien persists. Nope, Tillet circles away and we're back to standing.
Damien shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tillet sprawls well. Tillet wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Damien gets slowly back to his feet.
Tillet changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Damien tries to sprawl but Tillet drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've been hearing that Tillet has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Damien is pressing down on Tillet's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tillet works over Damien with some ground and pound from guard.
Tillet postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tillet looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Damien is on top in guard.
Damien wants to control from the top but Tillet keeps moving.
Damien passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damien is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tillet has escaped the position, nice work there.
Damien tries for a kimura but Tillet is defending well.
Damien tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Damien has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Damien tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tillet is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damien is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tillet is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tillet tries to improve position but can't.
Damien working away.
Damien wants to control but Tillet is keeping him busy.
Tillet sneaks back into half guard.
Damien is looking to advance position but Tillet won't allow it.
Tillet knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Damien on the ground.
Tillet tries to roll over but Damien keeps him under control.
Damien is working for a kimura but Tillet is defending it quite comfortably.
Damien is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tillet is just riding it out for now. Damien eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tillet is looking to improve his position.
Damien is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tillet defends it well.
Damien is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tillet is just riding it out for now. Damien eventually gives up the hold.
Tillet is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Damien's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Damien's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tillet scores with punches to the body.
Tillet looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Damien turns into Tillet and is now in his guard.
Tillet controls Damien momentarily but Damien frees himself.
Damien sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Tillet is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Damien trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tillet is pulling down on Damien's head to control his posture.
Damien stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tillet swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Maurice Tillet will probably get the nod.
That's time! Tillet's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tillet throws a jab but it's blocked by Damien.
Tillet drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tillet won't allow Damien to sweep him here.
Damien working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tillet doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tillet manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tillet scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tillet trying to control the position from guard on top but Damien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tillet is in close to Damien's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tillet keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Damien's head.
Tillet cracks Damien with a solid left hand.
 Damien is rocked!
Tillet scoring with some ground and pound.
Damien is still in real trouble! Can Tillet finish him?
Tillet gets to his feet and stands over Damien, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Damien felt that one! Tillet unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Damien from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maurice Tillet!
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