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TR19: O Brother Luciano PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jetmir Erminus (ranked 4570 p4p, 5940 weight class) and Rayan Halli (ranked 413 p4p, 478 weight class). Jetmir Erminus could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rayan Halli's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jetmir Erminus!
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, Rayan Halli!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Daniel Franklin and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Erminus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Halli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Halli slips under a jab.
Erminus looks to land a right hand but Halli moved out of range.
Erminus misses with an uppercut. Halli saw that one coming.
Erminus closes the distance and clinches.
Halli pulls guard effortlessly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erminus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Halli working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Erminus has passed into half guard!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erminus content to control rather than advance.
Halli is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Erminus pulls his head out easily.
Halli looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Halli has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Erminus is working away from the top position though.
Erminus takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Halli trying to control here.
Erminus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Halli on the ground.
The fighters are battling for position here. Halli manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halli is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Halli throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Erminus escapes and throws Halli's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Halli takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Erminus lands a few punches from side control.
Halli seems a little lost for a moment, as Erminus dominates the positioning.
You can see the frustration on Halli's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Erminus'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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erminus slows the pace down.
Halli is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Halli's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halli sneaks back into half guard.
Erminus trying to control the pace.
That's four 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.
Halli looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Halli looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Erminus looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Halli with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Erminus trying to pass the guard but Halli defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halli trying to control but Erminus postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jetmir Erminus dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Erminus misses with a looping left.
Erminus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Erminus loads up on a big right hand but Halli slips the punch.
As Erminus backs off Halli throws a huge counter combo but Erminus manages to avoid it all.
Halli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Erminus throws out the jab.
Halli doesn't manage to clinch there - Erminus circles away.
Halli shoots in but Erminus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Halli shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Erminus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Erminus.
The fight stays on the outside here - Halli looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erminus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Halli.
Erminus defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Halli.
It looked like Erminus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jetmir Erminus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rayan Halli.
Erminus throws a lazy right hand but Halli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Halli gets tackled into the cage by Erminus. Erminus maintains the clinch.
Halli has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Erminus uses from the top position.
Halli has his foot on Erminus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Erminus works his way back into a safe position though.
Halli not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Halli looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Erminus has picked Halli up and slammed him! Halli can't keep hold of the triangle and Erminus manages to pass to side control!
Halli is breathing heavily.
Erminus controls the position.
Erminus continues to stall.
Halli is trying to control Erminus's posture but Erminus avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Erminus scoring with punches from side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Halli struggling a bit here.
Erminus is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Halli will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halli is looking to regain half guard here but Erminus keeps moving and retains side control.
Halli can't do much from the bottom here.
Halli manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Halli looking for submissions off his back.
Erminus is controlling the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Erminus connects with the punch.
Erminus throws a solid leg kick but Halli takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Erminus.
Erminus misses with an uppercut. Halli saw that one coming.
Halli is looking for the big counter here.
Erminus misses with a hook.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A combination from Halli does no damage.
Erminus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jetmir Erminus dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Halli shoots in looking for a takedown. Erminus tries to sprawl out of it but Halli keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Erminus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Halli lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Erminus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Erminus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Erminus scores with a body shot.
Rayan Halli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Halli changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Erminus tries to avoid it but Halli manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Erminus to the ground. Erminus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Halli shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Erminus as he jumps to the side.
Jetmir Erminus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rayan Halli.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli moves to clinch but Erminus breaks away
and Erminus counters with a straight right hand.
Halli closes this distance looking for a takedown but Erminus circles away.
Halli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halli tried to score with a low kick but Erminus checks it.
Erminus looks to score with a jab to the body but Halli is just out of range.
Erminus moves into the clinch.
Erminus controlling the action here for a moment.
The referee calls for Erminus to work.
Erminus will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Halli up against the cage.
Erminus seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Rayan Halli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Erminus has Halli pushed against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jetmir Erminus.
Erminus motions for Halli to come forward. Erminus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Halli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Halli ducks under a wild hook from Erminus.
Halli shoots in and drives through. Erminus sprawls well.
Halli goes for a double leg but Erminus avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Erminus continues to drive forward.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halli fails with the takedown.
Jetmir Erminus is winning the standup battle so far.
Halli gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Erminus.
Erminus thuds his right hand into Halli's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Erminus lands a really nice looking cross but Halli seems unphased.
Halli takes one to the chin there.
Erminus throws an overhand right that lands on Halli's shoulder, as Halli tries to avoid the shot.
Erminus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Halli is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Erminus to keep the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halli tries to pull guard but Erminus won't allow it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Erminus.
Halli tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Erminus content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Halli can't get the takedown.
Halli fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Erminus pressing his opponent against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halli is trying to pull guard but Erminus has him pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jetmir Erminus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Erminus has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jetmir Erminus!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Nozick (ranked 4389 p4p, 5982 weight class) and Bobby Marley (ranked 561 p4p, 682 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Robert Nozick !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bobby Marley!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, David Hoff and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nozick with a nice calf kick.
Marley clinches.
Marley has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nozick uses from the top position.
Marley keeping full guard, as Nozick tries to pass.
Marley had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nozick defends it easily.
Nozick looking to pass the guard.
Nozick wants to control from the top but Marley keeps moving.
Marley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nozick doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nozick manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marley keeping full guard, as Nozick tries to pass.
Marley is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nozick is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marley is looking for a triangle but Nozick pushes his legs off easily.
Nozick has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Marley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nozick passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Marley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nozick tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Marley is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nozick 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nozick looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Marley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nozick stalling.
Marley with the active half guard here but Nozick passes nicely into side control.
Nozick tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Marley is not content to let Nozick control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marley manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Marley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Marley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nozick pulls his head out easily.
Nozick tries to pass the half guard into mount. Marley knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Marley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Marley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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.
Nozick is looking to take a break and control but Marley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marley actively working from the bottom here.
Marley slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nozick tries to free his leg and advance position but Marley is retaining full guard.
Nozick trying to control but Marley is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Marley has his foot on Nozick 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nozick works his way back into a safe position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Marley dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Marley on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Robert Nozick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nozick has taken the fight to the clinch.
Marley manages to pull guard.
Nozick trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marley keeping moving, preventing Nozick from controlling successfully.
Marley is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nozick is aware though and is defending well.
Bobby Marley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nozick wants to control from the top but Marley keeps moving.
Marley 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.
Nozick advances to half guard.
Nozick is pressing down on Marley's thigh, looking to free his foot. Marley is holding on for now.
Marley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nozick is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Marley defends it well.
Marley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Marley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Marley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nozick pulls his head out easily.
Nozick trying to work for an americana but Marley has managed to regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Marley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nozick can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nozick wants to control from the top but Marley keeps moving.
Nozick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nozick is looking to advance position but Marley has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Nozick is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nozick bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Nozick trying to control but Marley is working from the bottom.
Marley is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nozick defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nozick doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Marley is tightening it up a little... Nozick has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Nozick reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Nozick taps out! Nice BJJ there by Marley!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bobby Marley!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Island Black Bear (ranked 5669 p4p, 3746 weight class) and Oscar Baker (ranked 632 p4p, 492 weight class). Oscar Baker will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Island Black Bear!
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, Oscar Baker!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Winston Alpacca and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Black Bear's head backwards.
Baker scores with a jab to the head.
Baker cracks Black Bear with a good jab.
 It looks like Island Black Bear has been cut.
Baker connects with the punch.
Black Bear manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Baker on his heels. He'll look to pass Baker's guard now, I'm sure.
Black Bear is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Baker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black Bear showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Black Bear is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Black Bear lands a couple of digs.
Baker looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Black Bear has picked Baker up and slammed him! Baker can't keep hold of the triangle and Black Bear manages to pass to side control!
Black Bear lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker is looking for a sweep.
Black Bear knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Baker on the ground.
A lull in the action here.
Baker is looking to reverse the position.
Black Bear landing strikes.
Baker is trying to improve his position.
Baker regains half guard.
Baker is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Black Bear wants to take a breather but Baker is having none of it.
Black Bear controlling the pace.
Black Bear wants to take a breather but Baker is having none of it.
Black Bear working the head and body with strikes.
Baker punching from the bottom.
Black Bear not doing much here.
Baker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Baker on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker wants to get back to full guard.
Baker gets full guard.
Black Bear stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Baker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Black Bear is one step ahead there.
Black Bear is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Black Bear has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Black Bear won't allow Baker to sweep him here.
Baker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Baker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black Bear controls from within his opponent's guard.
Baker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Black Bear could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Black Bear wants to pass the guard but Baker is keeping the position.
Baker is looking for a triangle but Black Bear pushes his legs off easily.
Baker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Black Bear blocking the ground and pound attempt from Baker.
Black Bear is controlling Baker's trapped leg to prevent Baker from advancing to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Oscar Baker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Island Black Bear's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Black Bear darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Baker is trying to control but Black Bear manages to pass to mount!
Baker gets back to half guard.
Baker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Black Bear pulls his head out easily.
Baker wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black Bear looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Baker gets full guard.
Baker pulls Black Bear in to control the position.
Baker is trying to hold Black Bear in close to prevent damage but Black Bear has managed to pass into half guard.
Baker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black Bear working the head and body with strikes.
Black Bear is just content to waste time from the top position. Baker takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Baker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Black Bear controls the pace.
Black Bear has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Black Bear keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Baker's head.
Baker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Black Bear is aware though and is defending well.
Baker has momentary wrist control but Black Bear slips an elbow through the middle.
Black Bear preventing the sweep.
Baker is looking for a triangle but Black Bear pushes his legs off easily.
Black Bear stays in close to Baker's body and controls the position.
Black Bear might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Black Bear defends it easily.
Black Bear stays in close to Baker's body and controls the position.
Black Bear wants to pass the guard but Baker is keeping the position.
Baker has his foot on Black Bear's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Black Bear works his way back into a safe position though.
Black Bear makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Baker doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Baker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Black Bear is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black Bear working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Black Bear is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Black Bear postures up.
Black Bear slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Black Bear lands a couple of digs.
Black Bear looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Black Bear is in close to Baker's body, working some short punches and elbows.
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.
Baker has his foot on Black Bear's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Black Bear works his way back into a safe position though.
Black Bear slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black Bear distracts Baker with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Black Bear distracts Baker with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Black Bear won't allow Baker to sweep him here.
Black Bear avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Black Bear wants to control from the top but Baker keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Black Bear not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Island Black Bear dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Island Black Bear's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Baker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Black Bear looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice body punch from Baker.
A jab from Black Bear misses.
Black Bear shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Baker trying to control the position.
Island Black Bear overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Black Bear postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Baker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Black Bear stays in close to Baker's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Black Bear's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Black Bear chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black Bear not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Baker looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Black Bear passes into side control.
Baker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Black Bear working away.
Black Bear lands a decent elbow from side control.
A lull in the action here as Black Bear stalls from top position.
Baker struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black Bear working the head and body with strikes.
Baker is looking for a sweep.
Baker takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Baker tries to buck Black Bear off but Black Bear is having none of it.
Baker is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Black Bear lands an elbow.
Black Bear just content to control the position.
Black Bear working the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Baker's face as Black Bear controls the position.
Black Bear wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baker keeps working.
Black Bear lands a nice forearm strike.
Baker tries to bench press Black Bear off him but Black Bear keeps the position.
Black Bear is staying tight to Baker's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Black Bear in side control lands a decent elbow.
Baker tries to bench press Black Bear off him but Black Bear keeps the position.
Black Bear working the head and body with strikes.
A lull in the action here as Black Bear stalls from top position.
Black Bear working the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black Bear in side control lands a decent elbow.
Black Bear working the ground and pound from side control.
Baker tries to improve position but can't.
Baker is trying to control Black Bear's posture but Black Bear avoids it.
Baker sneaks back into half guard.
Black Bear working over Baker with some ground and pound. Baker looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Black Bear is taking a breather. Baker says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Baker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Island Black Bear showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Black Bear 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Island Black Bear!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Borivoje Uzelac (ranked 4453 p4p, 4529 weight class) and Amari Caballero Del (ranked 540 p4p, 548 weight class). Uzelac comes to the cage accompanied by DJ Krmak - Armani. 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!
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Borivoje Uzelac!
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, Amari Caballero Del!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Dirk Anderson and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uzelac moves into the clinch.
Uzelac makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Caballero Del tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Uzelac just stands there and leans against the cage.
Uzelac lands a right hand that snaps the head of Caballero Del backwards.
Uzelac lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Uzelac presses Caballero Del against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Uzelac on the inside.
Uzelac lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Uzelac lands a body shot.
Still in the clinch, Uzelac scores with a nice short uppercut.
Caballero Del looks winded!
Uzelac softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
 Caballero Del is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uzelac controlling the action here for a moment.
Caballero Del is still on wobbly legs! Can Uzelac finish him?
Uzelac works on Caballero Del's body with a couple of short punches.
Uzelac lands with a right to the head.
Uzelac lands a nice uppercut.
Uzelac digs a right hand into Caballero Del's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Caballero Del's gas tank.
Uzelac lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Caballero Del backwards.
Uzelac cracks Caballero Del with a nice body shot.
Uzelac unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Caballero Del! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Uzelac is unloading with more strikes now! Caballero Del drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Borivoje Uzelac!
Borivoje Uzelac 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 Charles Norris (ranked 3276 p4p, 3876 weight class) and Moritz Wachtler (ranked 401 p4p, 475 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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KO power |
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Charles Norris!
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, Moritz Wachtler!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Peter Branson and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wachtler has managed to clinch.
Norris misses with a knee strike.
Norris trying to land knees to the body.
Wachtler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wachtler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Norris misses with a punch on the inside.
Norris tries to work over Wachtler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wachtler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Norris backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Norris just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wachtler's brow.
Wachtler blocking some punches.
Wachtler lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wachtler.
A shot in the inside from Norris.
Norris struggles to land a body shot inside as Wachtler controls his hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wachtler presses Norris against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wachtler lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Norris doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wachtler lands a nice shot to the body.
Norris landing knees to the body.
Norris misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wachtler.
A short body shot lands from Wachtler as the two fighters clinch.
Wachtler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Norris lands an elbow that stopped Wachtler in his tracks for a moment.
 It looks like Moritz Wachtler has been cut.
Norris lands a knee to the head.
Norris working aggressively here.
Wachtler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wachtler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Wachtler.
Wachtler lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Wachtler.
It looks like Charles Norris has been cut.
Norris misses with some punches.
Wachtler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Norriss head.
Wachtler working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Norris.
Norris swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wachtler.
A short right from Wachtler.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Norris.
Wachtler lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wachtler lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wachtler lands a nice shot to the body.
Norris is breathing heavily.
Wachtler lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wachtler scores with a shoulder strike.
Wachtler lands a shoulder strike.
Norris tries to land a knee to the head but Wachtler blocks with his arms.
Wachtler prevents a body shot from Norris.
A short left from Wachtler.
Good body shot from Wachtler.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wachtler digs a right hand into Norris's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Norris's gas tank.
Norris misses with a body punch.
Wachtler lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Wachtler.
Wachtler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Norriss head.
Wachtler lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wachtler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wachtler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Norris backwards.
Norris's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
 Norris is rocked!
A hook to the body from Wachtler.
Wachtler scores with a shoulder strike.
Oh Norris is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wachtler lands with a right to the head.
Wachtler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Norris backwards.
A short body shot lands from Wachtler as the two fighters clinch.
Wachtler scores with a shot to the side of Norris's head.
Wachtler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wachtler managing to block the knees to the body from Norris.
Wachtler lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wachtler creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wachtler lands a body shot.
Wachtler cracks Norris with a nice body shot.
Norris seems to have got his legs back now.
Wachtler scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Wachtler.
Wachtler lands a body punch.
Wachtler digs a right hand into Norris's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Norris's gas tank.
Wachtler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wachtler lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wachtler lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good body shot from Wachtler.
Wachtler scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wachtler lands with a right to the head.
Norris has a couple of punches blocked by Wachtler.
Wachtler lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wachtler lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Norris to his knees! Wachtler keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Moritz Wachtler!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gillechriosd McCoy (ranked 4253 p4p, 2379 weight class) and Dennis Frost (ranked 472 p4p, 288 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gillechriosd McCoy!
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, Dennis Frost!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frost cracks McCoy with a good jab.
Frost staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Frost! But no joy.
Good standup being displayed there by McCoy as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Dennis Frost has been cut.
Frost scores with a jab to the head.
Frost tries to clinch up.
Frost fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCoy manages to avoid it.
It looked like McCoy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McCoy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A big left from McCoy misses.
Frost wants to counter with a clinch but McCoy pushes him away.
Frost has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from McCoy misses
enabling Frost to counter with a crisp jab.
Frost loads up on a big right hand but McCoy slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from McCoy misses the target.
Frost thuds a left hand into McCoy's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoy misses with a body shot.
Frost throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McCoy misses with an uppercut.
McCoy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Frost throws a body punch but McCoy moves out of range.
McCoy throws a lazy uppercut
letting Frost counter with a right hand.
Frost is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost staying out of range there.
McCoy throws a hook but Frost blocks it.
Frost wants to counter the offense by McCoy and move into the clinch position.
McCoy avoids the body shot from Frost.
McCoy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Frost tries to clinch up
and McCoy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Frost slips a jab from McCoy.
McCoy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCoy throws out a loose jab but Frost uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCoy misses with a lunging right hand
and Frost counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from McCoy misses.
Frost misses with a jab to the body
and McCoy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McCoy slips a jab from Frost.
McCoy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Frost is able to avoid easily.
Frost steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McCoy.
McCoy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
McCoy blocks a jab.
McCoy throws a big shot that misses.
Frost tries to clinch but McCoy moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frost checks a low kick from McCoy.
McCoy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Frost misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCoy.
McCoy's corner calls for a 1-2. McCoy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Frost throws a body shot but no joy.
A cross from McCoy lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frost is looking to clinch.
Nice body punch from Frost.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dennis Frost will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dennis Frost'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.
McCoy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dennis Frost seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCoy throws an overhand right that lands on Frost's shoulder, as Frost tries to avoid the shot.
McCoy avoids the body shot from Frost.
McCoy looks to land a right hand but Frost moved out of range.
Frost now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Frost lunges at McCoy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McCoy's hand.
McCoy is rocked!
It looks like Gillechriosd McCoy has been cut.
Frost lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens McCoy up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Frost from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw McCoy's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dennis Frost!
During a confident post fight interview, Dennis Frost 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ken Fury (ranked 3407 p4p, 3501 weight class) and Yamamura Torvald (ranked 113 p4p, 117 weight class). Fury comes to the cage accompanied by STREET FIGHTER THEME SONG. Ken Fury has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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300
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300
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite 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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ken Fury!
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, Yamamura Torvald!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Daniel Franklin and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Fury.
It looks like Yamamura Torvald has been cut.
Torvald rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fury counters with a right hand that sends Torvald tumbling to the canvas! Can Fury finish him? He dives into Torvald's guard looking to do just that!
Fury pushing down on Torvald's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fury is trying to work for a kimura but Torvald is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Torvald controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Fury is looking for a kimura here.
Torvald keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury wants to pass the guard but Torvald is defending well.
Torvald is trying to get back to full guard.
Fury trying to mount his opponent but Torvald defends it.
Fury throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Torvald to regain full guard.
Torvald looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fury has gone for a leg lock! Torvald slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fury's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Torvald makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
It looks like Ken Fury has been cut.
Torvald cracks Fury with a solid left hand.
Torvald with a nice head shot there.
Ken Fury's cut is getting worse.
Torvald must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fury escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Torvald gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fury escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Torvald gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fury is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Torvald stands up over Fury, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ken Fury's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ken Fury's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Yamamura Torvald!
Yamamura Torvald 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chase King (ranked 2939 p4p, 2874 weight class) and Adu Akin (ranked 394 p4p, 387 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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265
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231
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BJJ White Belt
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Excellent MT
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chase King!
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, Adu Akin!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Winston Alpacca and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akin scores with a body shot.
King clobbers Akin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
King looks to land a left hand but Akin moved out of range nicely.
Akin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Akin misses with a wild body shot.
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akin.
Akin throws out a counter right but King avoids it with no problem.
King missing with a left hand there. Akin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Akin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
Akin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
King is looking to counter punch.
King misses with a body shot
and Akin counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Chase King has been cut.
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Akin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Akin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
King throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Akin to counter with a crisp jab.
King definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King just misses with a punch to the body.
Chase King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King throws a shot from downtown. Akin moves away and avoids it.
Akin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
King misses with a looping right.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from King misses.
King misses the shot to the body.
King throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Akin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Akin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. King looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
King dips to his left and cracks Akin with an uppercut!
King misses with an uppercut.
King swings away with a body shot that misses
and Akin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Akin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
King misses with a body punch
and Akin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Akin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent King stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
King is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akin cracks King with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Akin has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning King to stand back up!
King is rocked!
Chase King's cut is getting worse.
King misses with a right hand
and Akin counters with a big left hand that crumples King! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adu Akin!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Luciano (ranked 1527 p4p, 2525 weight class) and Rickson Ruas (ranked 227 p4p, 359 weight class). Rickson Ruas acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Antonio Luciano!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rickson Ruas!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Winston Alpacca and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ruas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Luciano defends it nicely.
Ruas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Luciano connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ruas scrambles back to his feet.
Luciano scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Rickson Ruas has been cut.
Ruas is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Luciano's half guard.
Ruas seems to be looking for submissions.
Luciano is looking for a sweep. Ruas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ruas perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Luciano avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ruas.
Luciano knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ruas on the ground.
Ruas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Luciano's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruas not doing much here.
Ruas is looking to take a break and control but Luciano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruas with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ruas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ruas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ruas maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Luciano could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Ruas has cracked it and Luciano is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Ruas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rickson Ruas!
Rickson Ruas is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Goran Jovanic (ranked 3041 p4p, 2019 weight class) and Abbas Mohammad (ranked 392 p4p, 269 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Goran Jovanic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Abbas Mohammad!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Daniel Franklin and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jovanic shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mohammad defends it nicely.
Mohammad gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jovanic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mohammad is keeping the position for now.
Mohammad looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jovanic wants to control from the top but Mohammad keeps moving.
We've been hearing good reports from Jovanic'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.
Jovanic stopping the sweep attempt from Mohammad.
Jovanic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mohammad is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jovanic throws a strike but Mohammad rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jovanic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jovanic is working hard here to advance position.
Mohammad pushing down on Jovanic's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mohammad looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mohammad lands a nice short elbow.
Mohammad controlling the action here.
It looks like Mohammad might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Let's hope that Mohammad has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Mohammad trying to pass the guard but Jovanic defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Mohammad.
Mohammad sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mohammad lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mohammad wants to free his trapped foot but Jovanic is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mohammad lands strikes from half guard.
Jovanic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mohammad with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mohammad moves into full mount! Jovanic won't be happy about that!
Mohammad breaks from Jovanic's wrist control and lands an elbow.
It looks like Goran Jovanic has been cut.
Jovanic is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jovanic manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mohammad scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mohammad trying to control from half guard but Jovanic is working away.
Mohammad trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jovanic is not content to let Mohammad control the position.
Jovanic trying to control here.
Jovanic tries to roll over but Mohammad keeps him under control.
Jovanic tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Mohammad has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Mohammad connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jovanic tries to lock up and control but Mohammad gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jovanic is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mohammad is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jovanic really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mohammad can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jovanic is looking to escape.
Jovanic taking shots to the head.
Jovanic tries to hold on but Mohammad pushes him away.
Jovanic is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mohammad tries to control but Jovanic wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mohammad lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jovanic hang on?
Goran Jovanic's cut is getting worse.
Mohammad content just to control the position here.
Mohammad tries to control but Jovanic wriggling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mohammad cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Goran Jovanic's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Mohammad raining down hammerfists from mount.
Jovanic is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abbas Mohammad dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Goran Jovanic's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jovanic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mohammad's waist but Mohammad gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jovanic off to one side.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Goran Jovanic's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Abbas Mohammad!
During a confident post fight interview, Abbas Mohammad thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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