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Rouges Invade On Saturdays 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Fish (ranked 5999 p4p, 6014 weight class) and Papa Shango (ranked 204 p4p, 205 weight class). Fish's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Straight Ahead by PENNYWISE. Shango is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Blood 4 Blood by VOODOO MURDERERS. Bobby Fish could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Papa Shango's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bobby Fish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Papa Shango!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, David Hoff and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shango throws out a powerful jab.
Shango listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
 It looks like Bobby Fish has been cut.
A lazy left from Shango finds it's target.
Fish looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Shango should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Fish throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fish thows a huge punch but Shango dodges it nicely.
Shango controlling the position well.
Shango has hold of Fish's hands but Fish slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fish trying to control the action but Shango is working from the bottom.
Fish controlling the action here.
Fish wants to free his trapped foot but Shango is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Shango on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fish working the head and body with strikes.
Shango wants to get back to full guard.
Shango is trying to stand up here but Fish is controlling him well.
Fish landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Shango is controlling Fish's trapped leg to prevent Fish from advancing to side control.
Shango on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fish lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fish lands a nice short elbow.
Fish lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Shango is looking for a sweep. Fish is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shango wants to get back to his feet.
Fish not doing much here.
Fish working over Shango with some ground and pound. Shango looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fish working the head and body with strikes.
Shango is looking for a sweep. Fish is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fish missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Shango looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shango avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fish.
Fish wants to pass to mount but Shango is defending the position.
Fish working Shango over with strikes.
Shango won't allow Fish to pass to mount.
Shango blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fish.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fish is trying to control the action in half guard but Shango is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shango wants to get back to full guard.
Shango trying to hold on to Fish's head to control him but Fish postures up.
Fish is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fish missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fish is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Shango is staying active underneath Fish, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Shango blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fish.
Shango controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shango has hold of Fish's hands but Fish slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fish is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shango tries to kick Fish off but Fish keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Fish throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shango manages to get to full guard.
Shango wants to stand but Fish is controlling the position.
Shango is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fish scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Shango is trying to control the position but Fish postures up.
Shango wants to get back to his feet but Fish is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fish is in close to Shango's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fish works over Shango with some ground and pound from guard.
Fish throwing strikes but missing.
Shango seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Fish dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Fish's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fish connects with a crisp jab.
Fish drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fish stops Shango from standing up.
Fish throws a big right hand that misses.
Shango is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fish is controlling him.
Fish with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shango tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fish throwing strikes but missing.
Fish lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fish wants to control from the top but Shango keeps moving.
Bobby Fish overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shango is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fish is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fish works over Shango with some ground and pound from guard.
Shango looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shango keeps trying to improve his position.
Fish connects with a couple of short punches.
Fish won't allow Shango to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shango can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fish scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Shango seems keen to control Fish's posture.
Fish definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shango looking to control.
Fish landing with the ground and pound.
Fish is looking to work some ground and pound but Shango has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fish won't allow Shango to get back to his feet.
Fish makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fish scoring with some ground and pound.
Fish scoring with punches to the head and body.
Shango is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fish is controlling him.
Fish chips away with some ground and pound.
Fish working some strikes from top position.
Fish tries to free his leg and advance position but Shango is retaining full guard.
Fish working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fish connects with a couple of short punches.
Fish in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fish scoring with punches to the head and body.
Shango looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shango has momentary wrist control but Fish slips an elbow through the middle.
Fish scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Shango looking to control.
Shango is breathing heavily.
Fish makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fish drops back looking for a leg! Shango is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shango manages to kick Fish off! Fish jumps back into Shango's guard.
Fish trying to control the position from guard on top but Shango is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fish's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fish connects with a couple of short punches.
Shango can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fish controls the pace.
Fish passes Shango's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fish not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fish stops Shango from getting back to his feet.
Fish scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Shango trying to hold on to Fish's head to control him but Fish postures up.
Fish not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shango has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fish is working away from the top position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fish lands strikes from half guard.
Fish lands with a punch from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Fish dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Fish's cut.
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!
Fish drops his shoulder and cracks Shango with a huge uppercut! Shango goes down! Can Fish finish him?
 Shango is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
 It looks like Papa Shango has been cut.
Fish content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Shango is still in real trouble! Can Fish finish him?
Fish is working Shango over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fish is working Shango over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fish gets to his feet and stands over Shango, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Shango felt that one! Fish unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Shango from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Fish!
During a confident post fight interview, Bobby Fish thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Max Preton (ranked 5567 p4p, 4766 weight class) and Kyrgios Stapenarkis (ranked 630 p4p, 564 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Max Preton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kyrgios Stapenarkis!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Dirk Anderson and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stapenarkis shoots in looking for a takedown. Preton tries to sprawl out of it but Stapenarkis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Preton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Preton attempts a counter takedown but Stapenarkis avoids it well and moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Preton. No joy for Stapenarkis on that attempt.
Preton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stapenarkis is fending him off so far but Preton persists. Nope, Stapenarkis circles away and we're back to standing.
Stapenarkis shoots and misses
and Preton counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Preton.
Preton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Max Preton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyrgios Stapenarkis.
Preton landing with the ground and pound.
Preton content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stapenarkis wants to get back to his feet but Preton is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stapenarkis can do anything to dispel that myth.
Preton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stapenarkis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Preton is controlling him.
Preton is working Stapenarkis over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Preton is working Stapenarkis over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Preton prevents Stapenarkis from getting back to his feet.
Preton working some strikes from top position.
Stapenarkis wants to get back to his feet but Preton is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Preton with a nice head shot there.
Preton stands up over Stapenarkis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Preton won't allow Stapenarkis to get back to his feet.
Preton scoring with some ground and pound.
Preton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Preton lands a couple of elbows.
Preton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Preton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Preton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Preton won't allow Stapenarkis to get back to his feet.
Stapenarkis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Preton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stapenarkis can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Preton controls the pace.
Stapenarkis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Preton working some strikes from top position.
Preton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Preton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Preton lands a couple of digs.
Preton prevents Stapenarkis from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Preton controls from within his opponent's guard.
Preton throws a big right hand that misses.
Preton is in close to Stapenarkis's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Preton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Preton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Preton landing with the ground and pound.
Stapenarkis is rocked!
Preton works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Stapenarkis is trying to stand back up but Preton is controlling him
Preton is looking to take a break and control but Stapenarkis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stapenarkis wants to get back to his feet.
Stapenarkis is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Preton scores with a couple of nice shots.
Stapenarkis is still in real trouble! Can Preton finish him?
Preton content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Preton lands a big elbow - Stapenarkis is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Preton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Preton!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matth Thibodeaux (ranked 2541 p4p, 5726 weight class) and Kaka Rot (ranked 326 p4p, 582 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!
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Matth Thibodeaux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kaka Rot!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, David Hoff and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thibodeaux misses the shot to the body.
Rot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rot shoots for a takedown but Thibodeaux saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thibodeaux throwing a counter right hand but Rot manages to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Thibodeaux. No joy for Rot on that attempt.
Thibodeaux is looking to counter punch.
Thibodeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rot moves away.
Rot is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Rot is looking to clinch but Thibodeaux is avoiding it.
Thibodeaux appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Thibodeaux throws the left hand but Rot avoids the punch easily.
Thibodeaux looks to throw the jab but Rot is out of range.
Rot dives in and scores a takedown into Thibodeaux's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rot is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Thibodeaux has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Rot is looking to defend but Thibodeaux has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Rot! Thibodeaux pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Rot taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Matth Thibodeaux!
Matth Thibodeaux 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Skritskrat Songsiskrat (ranked 5854 p4p, 4179 weight class) and Jamari Lexington (ranked 592 p4p, 488 weight class). Songsiskrat's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Reunion - Life Is A Rock. 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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Skritskrat Songsiskrat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jamari Lexington!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Bart Greer and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Songsiskrat lands a really nice looking cross but Lexington seems unphased.
Songsiskrat looks to throw the jab but Lexington is out of range.
Songsiskrat lands with a hook. Lexington tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Songsiskrat's corner calls for a 1-2. Songsiskrat obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Songsiskrat throws a jab when Lexington was well out of range.
Lexington is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Songsiskrat digs a good hook to Lexington's body.
The crowd cheers as Songsiskrat lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lexington doesn't seem phased though.
Songsiskrat scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lexington is rocked!
Songsiskrat is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Lexington hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Skritskrat Songsiskrat!
An out of breath Skritskrat Songsiskrat thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wolfgang Pauli (ranked 4851 p4p, 3712 weight class) and Max Mayer (ranked 573 p4p, 491 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Wolfgang Pauli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Max Mayer!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Santiago Holmes and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayer throws a lazy uppercut
and Pauli counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mayer's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mayer's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mayer throws an off balance right hand
and Pauli counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from Pauli misses its intended target.
Mayer misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Pauli to counter with a crisp jab.
Pauli scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mayer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pauli is looking to counter the offense by Mayer and move into the clinch.
Mayer misses with a takedown
enabling Pauli to counter with a crisp jab.
Mayer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pauli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mayer gets tackled into the cage by Pauli. Pauli maintains the clinch.
Pauli's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mayer is looking to break free of the clinch but Pauli has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayer is trying to pull guard but Pauli turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wolfgang Pauli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Mayer.
Pauli's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Pauli makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pauli pushes Mayer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mayer working aggressively here.
Pauli lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mayer backwards.
Pauli has Mayer pressed against the cage.
Pauli struggles to land a body shot inside as Mayer controls his hands.
Pauli leaning his opponent against the cage.
Pauli prevents Mayer from breaking the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pauli lands an uppercut.
Mayer tries to pull guard but Pauli won't allow it.
Pauli lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pauli lands with a right to the head.
Mayer tries to pull guard but Pauli won't allow it.
Pauli has Mayer pushed against the cage.
Mayer looking for a takedown.
Pauli is pressed up against the cage. Mayer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pauli down to the mat. Pauli avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pauli throws a poor cross that misses
and Mayer counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pauli struggling a bit here.
Pauli is trying to improve his position.
Pauli is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pauli avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mayer.
Pauli is looking to control Mayer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pauli avoid being mounted?
Pauli blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mayer.
Mayer wants to control but Pauli is keeping him busy.
Mayer looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pauli with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mayer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pauli does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mayer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pauli defending well though.
Nice strikes from Mayer there.
Mayer working Pauli over with strikes.
Pauli trying to control but Mayer postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pauli's head.
Pauli is refusing to be controlled, as Mayer sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pauli on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mayer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pauli knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mayer on the ground.
Mayer controlling the action here.
Mayer landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mayer stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wolfgang Pauli dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice takedown defense from Pauli. No joy for Mayer on that attempt.
Mayer with a poor takedown
and Pauli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pauli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mayer.
Pauli gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mayer to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Pauli on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pauli tries to get out of the position.
Mayer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pauli looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mayer throwing strikes from guard but Pauli blocks nicely.
Mayer pushes down on Pauli's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mayer is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayer is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Pauli still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Pauli has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Pauli tries to advance to mount but can't.
Mayer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mayer regains half guard.
Pauli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mayer can do to turn this around?
Mayer is not content to let Pauli control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayer is trying to get back to full guard.
Mayer wants to control but Pauli passes into side.
Mayer tries to buck Pauli off but Pauli is having none of it.
Pauli slows the pace down.
Mayer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pauli wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mayer manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayer scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mayer controlling the action here.
Mayer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mayer seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nice strikes from Mayer there.
Nice strikes from Mayer there.
Mayer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pauli does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mayer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mayer is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ground and pound from Mayer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mayer in particular looking to stall.
Pauli trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mayer in particular looking to stall.
Pauli trying to control but Mayer postures up.
Mayer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pauli keeps working.
Mayer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mayer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pauli is just riding it out for now. Mayer eventually gives up the hold.
Mayer controlling the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Max Mayer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Mayer avoids the body shot from Pauli.
Max Mayer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mayer takes one to the side of the head.
Mayer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pauli cracks Mayer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mayer misses with a takedown attempt
and Pauli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mayer misses with a takedown
enabling Pauli to counter with a crisp jab.
Pauli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mayer.
Pauli throws a hook but Mayer avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayer bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mayer cracks Pauli with a big elbow.
Pauli tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayer lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The referee warns Pauli that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
 Pauli is rocked!
Mayer postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Pauli out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Mayer goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Max Mayer!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Igor Shusharin (ranked 4567 p4p, 3506 weight class) and Mark Banner (ranked 553 p4p, 470 weight class). Igor Shusharin has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Igor Shusharin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mark Banner!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Daniel Franklin and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banner misses the jab.
Shusharin fails with a takedown attempt.
Shusharin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Banner closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Banner lands in his opponent's guard.
Shusharin trying to control the position.
Shusharin wants to sweep but no luck.
Banner is working Shusharin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner works over Shusharin with some ground and pound from guard.
Shusharin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Banner thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Shusharin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Banner controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shusharin looking to control.
Banner chips away with some ground and pound.
Banner is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Banner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shusharin wants to sweep but no luck.
Banner slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Shusharin has momentary wrist control but Banner slips an elbow through the middle.
Banner controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shusharin is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shusharin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Banner looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Banner looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Banner!
Shusharin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ground and pound from Banner.
Shusharin is trying to control but can't.
Shusharin manages to get to full guard.
Banner postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Shusharin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Banner chips away with some ground and pound.
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!
Banner is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shusharin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Banner is one step ahead there.
Banner chips away with some ground and pound.
Banner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shusharin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Banner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shusharin is keeping the position for now.
Banner showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Banner scoring with punches to the head and body.
Banner slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Shusharin 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shusharin being controlled here, momentarily.
Banner works over Shusharin with some ground and pound from guard.
Banner connects with a couple of short punches.
Banner scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Banner stands and throws Shusharin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Shusharin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Banner keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Banner dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Banner lands a jab to the head.
It looks like Igor Shusharin has been cut.
Banner tries to bum rush Shusharin with a series of wild strikes but Shusharin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Banner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shusharin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Banner wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Banner looks to score with a jab to the body but Shusharin is just out of range.
Banner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shusharin shoots in for a double leg but Banner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Banner is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Shusharin's half guard.
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!
Banner is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Banner is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shusharin manages to get to full guard.
Shusharin trying to keep a closed guard but Banner is proving a slippery customer.
Shusharin has momentary wrist control but Banner slips an elbow through the middle.
Banner distracts Shusharin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Banner content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Shusharin is rocked!
Shusharin wants to sweep but no luck.
Oh Shusharin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shusharin wants to improve his position but instead Banner has moved into half guard.
Shusharin seems to have got his legs back now.
Shusharin tries to roll over but Banner keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner seems to be working for a kimura but Shusharin defends the submission attempt.
Banner is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Banner seems to be looking for submissions.
Banner scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Banner looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Shusharin trying to control from the bottom.
Shusharin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Banner is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Shusharin is looking for a sweep. Banner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shusharin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Banner controlling the pace.
Banner is nestled in close to Shusharin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Banner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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. Banner connects with a nice short shot to Shusharin's temple.
Shusharin trying to control but Banner postures up.
Shusharin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mark Banner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Banner is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Banner scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Igor Shusharin's cut is getting worse.
Banner working the head and body with strikes.
Shusharin trying to control here.
Banner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Banner is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Shusharin is hurt! He's hurt bad - Banner fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Shusharin from any more punishment! Congratulations to Banner! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Banner!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Pest (ranked 3425 p4p, 5454 weight class) and Sumdem Bingbong (ranked 428 p4p, 631 weight class). Pest's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Island. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ray Pest!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sumdem Bingbong!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Dirk Anderson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pest stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pest wants it to stay on the feet.
Pest shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bingbong as he avoids it easily.
Bingbong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pest paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ray Pest seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pest looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bingbong throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pest was covering up waiting for the punch and Bingbong finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bingbong is looking to stand up but Pest won't let him.
Pest is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Pest is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pest keeping moving, preventing Bingbong from controlling successfully.
Pest on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pest tries to get out of the position.
Bingbong slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pest keeping full guard, as Bingbong tries to pass.
Bingbong with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pest has Bingbong pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Pest shoots for a double leg takedown but Bingbong sprawls well. He's pushed Pest's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Pest. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bingbong defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pest.
Bingbong moves into range and clinches up with Pest.
Bingbong is trying to force a seperation but Pest has the dominant position.
Bingbong successfully pulls guard.
Bingbong is trying to keep Pest in close.
Bingbong is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
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.
Pest looking to pass the guard.
Bingbong wants to control but Pest passes easily into half guard.
Pest tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bingbong knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bingbong is trying to control but can't.
Bingbong is looking to escape.
Bingbong is in trouble now - Pest has advanced to mount!
Pest looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bingbong is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bingbong tries to lock up and control but Pest gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pest sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bingbong keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bingbong keeps trying to improve his position.
Bingbong holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Pest tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Pest controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pest's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Pest definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bingbong is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pest goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Bingbong is on top in guard.
Pest looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bingbong's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pest is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bingbong tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Pest has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sumdem Bingbong will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bingbong closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pest to the mat! Pest manages to get full guard.
Pest is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pest throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bingbong trying to control but Pest is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bingbong has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pest is proving hard to escape from.
Bingbong postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pest working for a triangle but Bingbong defends it easily.
Pest is looking for a triangle but Bingbong pushes his legs off easily.
Bingbong trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Pest manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Bingbong looking to control.
Pest wants to control from the top but Bingbong keeps moving.
Pest stops Bingbong from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pest passes Bingbong's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bingbong wants to get back to full guard.
Pest uses his free foot to push down on Bingbong's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bingbong.
Bingbong tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pest controlling from the full mount.
Bingbong tries to improve his position but instead Pest has taken his back!
Bingbong is really stuck here.
Pest controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Bingbong trying to get back to his feet but Pest is in full control for now.
Bingbong preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Pest.
Pest keeps control of the position easily here as Bingbong tries to buck him off.
Bingbong is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Pest gets his way!
Pest controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bingbong wants to escape the position.
Bingbong is still trying to improve position.
Pest is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bingbong is defending well though. Pest let's go of the attempt for now.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Bingbong just trying to survive but Pest is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bingbong defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Pest dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!
Pest fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bingbong wants to counter with a clinch but Pest pushes him away.
Pest darts in looking for a takedown but Bingbong gets double underhooks and turns Pest into the cage.
Pest lands a takedown into guard.
Bingbong seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bingbong has his foot on Pest's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pest works his way back into a safe position though.
Bingbong is trying to keep Pest in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bingbong 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.
Pest wants to control from the top but Bingbong keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pest is stalling in the full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Ray Pest overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bingbong controls Pest momentarily but Pest frees himself.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bingbong feints and as Pest raises his hands in defense, Bingbong changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bingbong is looking to stand up but Pest won't let him.
Pest managing to control the position.
Pest keeping full guard, as Bingbong tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bingbong trying to control but Pest is working from the bottom.
Pest trying to control the position.
Pest bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bingbong's guard.
Bingbong wants to sweep but no luck.
Pest passes Bingbong's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bingbong pushes Pest off looking to stand but Pest dives back in and keeps control.
Pest stalling away here and it's allowed Bingbong to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bingbong can't keep his opponent in guard - Pest advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pest moves into full mount! Bingbong won't be happy about that!
Bingbong is trying to escape the mount.
Bingbong defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Pest.
Pest trying to control but Bingbong is having none of it.
Bingbong wants to hold on but Pest pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bingbong is squirming around, avoiding Pest's attempts to control the action.
Pest controlling the position easily from mount.
Bingbong has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Pest's lack of action.
Pest uses his free foot to push down on Bingbong's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bingbong.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pest looking to control but Bingbong is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Pest showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pest has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Pest!
A very excited looking Ray Pest made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Robbie Hall (ranked 3178 p4p, 3428 weight class) and Bronx Brooks (ranked 197 p4p, 205 weight class). Bronx Brooks is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Robbie Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bronx Brooks!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall rushes Brooks and presses him up against the cage.
Hall ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hall no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Brooks wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
Hall pulls Brooks in close to prevent any damage.
Hall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brooks defends well.
Hall looking for a sweep. Not yet Hall, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall is pulling down on Brooks's head. It's preventing any offense from Brooks, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.
Hall controlling the position.
Brooks is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hall 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.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Brooks from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brooks looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hall pushes Brooks up against the cage in a clinch.
Hall working aggressively here.
Brooks managing to block the knees to the body from Hall.
Hall taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hall manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Brooks preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall keeping full guard, as Brooks tries to pass.
Brooks trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hall has Brooks pulled in close to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brooks wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Brooks swings widly with a right hand
and Hall moves into the clinch.
Hall pulls guard effortlessly.
Hall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brooks is one step ahead there.
Brooks looking to sit in guard and control but Hall gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Brooks throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hall escapes and throws Brooks's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hall gets to mount! Brooks was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robbie Hall dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Brooks throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hall moves into the clinch.
Brooks drags the fight down to the ground.
Brooks working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hall has passed into half guard!
Hall looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hall 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.
Brooks is defending against the submission attempts here by Hall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall controlling the action here.
Brooks tries to roll over but Hall keeps him under control.
Hall wants to pass the guard but Brooks is defending well.
Hall content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hall wants to pass the guard but Brooks is defending 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.
Brooks is trying to get back to full guard.
Hall tries to pass to full mount but Brooks defends it.
Hall is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Brooks!
Hall controlling from mount.
Hall manages to capitalize on a mistake by Brooks to take his back!
We've been informed that Brooks has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Brooks tries to escape the position.
Hall is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Brooks right now.
Brooks tries to escape but Hall has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Brooks is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hall.
Hall has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Brooks! Can he survive? No! He's out! Hall gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Robbie Hall!
An out of breath Robbie Hall thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ani Kwata (ranked 3362 p4p, 3488 weight class) and Abbas Mohammad (ranked 429 p4p, 451 weight class). Abbas Mohammad has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ani Kwata's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ani Kwata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Abbas Mohammad!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Peter Branson and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mohammad dives in for a single leg takedown but Kwata sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mohammad gets caught napping as Kwata dives in and scores a takedown. Mohammad manages to retain guard.
Kwata is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kwata has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mohammad keeping moving, preventing Kwata from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mohammad managing to control the position.
Mohammad avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mohammad tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kwata gets a double leg takedown into Mohammad's guard.
Kwata stays in close to Mohammad's body and controls the position.
Mohammad has control of Kwata's left arm, preventing Kwata from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kwata sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kwata throws a strike but Mohammad rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mohammad throws a big elbow that misses.
Mohammad has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Fogwell's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Mohammad content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kwata is on top in guard.
Mohammad avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kwata throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mohammad works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kwata engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kwata trying to control but Mohammad is working from the bottom.
Kwata will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kwata pushing down on Mohammad's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mohammad is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Kwata seems content to control.
Mohammad trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kwata controlling the pace.
Kwata scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ani Kwata dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kwata closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mohammad did well to prevent Kwata getting side control.
Kwata looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kwata is trying to control. Mohammad wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kwata is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mohammad can do to turn this around?
Mohammad is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mohammad makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mohammad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kwata sitting in guard, not really doing much.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kwata trying to control but Mohammad is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mohammad tries for a takedown but Kwata sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kwata tries for a takedown but Mohammad sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Mohammad. No joy for Kwata on that attempt.
Mohammad shoots in for a takedown but Kwata shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kwata.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ani Kwata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kwata shoots for a double leg takedown but Mohammad sprawls well. He's pushed Kwata's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mohammad displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kwata.
Mohammad shoots in for a takedown but Kwata shows good takedown defense.
Kwata changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kwata defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mohammad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mohammad shoots in looking for a takedown. Kwata tries to sprawl out of it but Mohammad keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kwata manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kwata enables Mohammad to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kwata manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mohammad loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kwata trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Mohammad distracts Kwata with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mohammad trying to control but Kwata is working from the bottom.
Kwata manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mohammad manages to get himself to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kwata looking to sit in guard and control but Mohammad gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ani Kwata overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mohammad chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kwata wants to sweep here but Mohammad controlling him for the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mohammad's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mohammad is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kwata keeping moving, preventing Mohammad from controlling successfully.
Mohammad throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kwata works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kwata looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mohammad is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mohammad postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mohammad working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kwata's head.
Kwata is rocked!
Mohammad lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Oh Kwata is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mohammad postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Kwata covers up, he's hurt! Mohammad keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Mohammad and the ref steps in to end the fight! Mohammad can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abbas Mohammad!
Abbas Mohammad decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Johan Costa (ranked 2388 p4p, 6488 weight class) and Jerry Mouse (ranked 251 p4p, 460 weight class). Johan Costa has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Johan Costa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jerry Mouse!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Winston Alpacca and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mouse gets caught napping as Costa dives in and scores a takedown. Mouse manages to retain guard.
Mouse not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Costa has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Mouse to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Costa is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Mouse pulls down on the head and he's put Costa to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jerry Mouse!
Jerry Mouse 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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