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TR38: We’re Your Top 2 & Not 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yasin Lin (ranked 4464 p4p, 25479 weight class) and Lucas Martinez (ranked 256 p4p, 357 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Yasin Lin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Lucas Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Santiago Holmes and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lin closes the distance and pushes Martinez back into the cage.
Lin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Martinez backwards.
Martinez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad The Island in the buildup to the fight.
Lin has closed the distance and engaged Martinez in a clinch.
Martinez avoiding damage as Lin throws knees to the body.
Lin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Martinez backwards.
Lin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lin lands an uppercut.
Martinez is looking for a takedown.
Martinez wants to break free but Lin has control.
Lin lands with a light punch inside.
Lin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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!
A right hand to the body from Lin.
Lin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Martinez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Martinez avoids it.
Martinez wants a takedown.
Yasin Lin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Martinez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lin scores with a knee to the head.
 Martinez is rocked!
Lin tries a knee to the head but Martinez blocks it.
Martinez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Martinez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lin is defending well.
Lin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Martinez is still on wobbly legs! Can Lin finish him?
Lin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Martinez looks winded!
Lin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yasin Lin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice sprawl there from Lin as Martinez shoots in.
Lin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Martinez misses with a double jab
and Lin counters with a right hand to the body.
Martinez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Martinez seems to have recovered his senses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martinez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Martinez switches off momentarily and Lin cracks him with a monster right hand! Martinez topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Lin dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Lin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yasin Lin!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Ghidora The Destroyer (ranked 4149 p4p, 25285 weight class) and James Taylor (ranked 145 p4p, 129 weight class). The Destroyer comes to the cage accompanied by Disgusting Sounds of bones being crushed and flesh being torn. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ White Belt
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, King Ghidora The Destroyer !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, James Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Peter Branson and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Destroyer manages to avoid it.
The Destroyer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Taylor has time to react.
The Destroyer lands a big right hand that sends Taylor crashing to the mat! The Destroyer stays standing though and waves Taylor back to his feet!
Taylor is rocked!
A big left from The Destroyer misses.
Taylor is still on wobbly legs! Can The Destroyer finish him?
The Destroyer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Taylor throws the left hand but The Destroyer avoids the punch easily.
Taylor seems to have recovered his senses.
Taylor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taylor misses with a straight left.
The Destroyer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taylor.
The Destroyer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taylor throws out the jab.
Taylor swings for the body but The Destroyer moves out of range.
Taylor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Destroyer lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Taylor out cold! Taylor is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). King Ghidora The Destroyer !
King Ghidora The Destroyer thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Trace Stayert (ranked 5144 p4p, 3495 weight class) and Yuki Shojumaru (ranked 283 p4p, 202 weight class). The key to victory for Trace Stayert has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Trace Stayert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Yuki Shojumaru!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Michael Johnstone and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stayert throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shojumaru.
Stayert throws a nice looking combination but Shojumaru bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shojumaru takes a swing at Stayert's ribcage but misses.
Stayert seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Stayert misses with a few strikes there.
Shojumaru throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stayert scores with a one two! Shojumaru had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Stayert misses with a wild combination.
Shojumaru let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Shojumaru missing with a left hand there. Stayert was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stayert swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stayert lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shojumaru at a distance.
Stayert has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad The Island in the buildup to the fight.
Stayert throws a series of punches but Shojumaru moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shojumaru cracks Stayert with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stayert shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Shojumaru eats them both and turns towards Stayert to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Shojumaru slips a jab and a cross from Stayert.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shojumaru. Stayert does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shojumaru looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shojumaru misses the shot to the body.
Stayert takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shojumaru dodges the punch combination from Stayert.
Shojumaru walks into a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shojumaru takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shojumaru scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shojumaru is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stayert rather than just go for the knockout.
Stayert throws a right hand that Shojumaru ducks under and follows up with a left that Shojumaru also avoids with ease.
A punch combination from Stayert misses.
A nice side step and Shojumaru releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Shojumaru throws out a loose jab but Stayert uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Stayert misses.
Stayert throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shojumaru.
Shojumaru is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stayert.
A quick step to the side and Stayert tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shojumaru misses with a looping right.
Shojumaru pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shojumaru slips a jab and a cross from Stayert.
Shojumaru looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Trace Stayert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stayert throws a right hand that Shojumaru ducks under and follows up with a left that Shojumaru also avoids with ease.
Shojumaru throws a body shot but no joy.
Stayert takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shojumaru throws a body punch but Stayert moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shojumaru slips a jab and a cross from Stayert.
Stayert staying out of range there.
Sloppy strikes from Stayert. Those never looked like landing.
Shojumaru swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shojumaru gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stayert.
Stayert slips a jab from Shojumaru.
Stayert fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shojumaru throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stayert looks to score with a jab to the body but Shojumaru is just out of range.
Stayert looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stayert fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stayert is breathing heavily.
Shojumaru swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shojumaru avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shojumaru lands with a nice body punch.
Stayert avoids the body shot from Shojumaru.
Shojumaru tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stayert was well out of range. Poor timing from Shojumaru.
Stayert digs a good hook to Shojumaru's body.
Stayert throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stayert misses with a head kick.
Shojumaru fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stayert lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Stayert connects with a body shot.
A left lands for Shojumaru.
Stayert tries to bum rush Shojumaru with a series of wild strikes but Shojumaru uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shojumaru works the jab nicely.
Shojumaru scores with a nice strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shojumaru throws a body punch but Stayert moves out of range.
Shojumaru ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stayert moves away.
Shojumaru misses with a looping left.
Stayert paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A shot to the liver by Shojumaru. Beautiful body shot.
Stayert drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Shojumaru lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shojumaru throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stayert displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shojumaru throws out the jab.
Stayert appears to be looking for a big counter.
Shojumaru throws a hook but Stayert blocks it.
Shojumaru tries to move into range but Stayert moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stayert fails to land with a series of punches.
Shojumaru looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stayert avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stayert throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stayert takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stayert steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shojumaru.
Stayert throws a shot from downtown. Shojumaru moves away and avoids it.
Stayert connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stayert looks to land a combination. Shojumaru sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stayert throws a series of punches but Shojumaru moves out of range.
Stayert misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stayert is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Stayert misses with a series of wild punches.
Stayert defending well as Shojumaru loads up on a big left hand.
Shojumaru darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Stayert. Those never looked like landing.
It seemed like Shojumaru was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shojumaru scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shojumaru ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stayert moves away.
Stayert lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shojumaru circles away quickly and effectively.
Shojumaru avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shojumaru takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shojumaru cracks Stayert with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A punch combination from Stayert misses.
Shojumaru misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stayert.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shojumaru jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stayert just misses with a punch to the body.
Shojumaru throws out a counter right but Stayert avoids it with no problem.
Stayert swinging wildly here.
Shojumaru punishes Stayert's body with a nice straight punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trace Stayert dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Stayert tries to bum rush Shojumaru with a series of wild strikes but Shojumaru uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Stayert.
Stayert keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shojumaru.
Shojumaru darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shojumaru on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stayert throws a right and a left that Shojumaru avoids nicely.
Stayert is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shojumaru can do to turn this around?
Stayert misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A countering left hand to the body from Shojumaru misses.
Trace Stayert is winning the standup battle so far.
Shojumaru scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stayert in his tracks.
 Stayert is rocked!
Shojumaru lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Stayert - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Shojumaru!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yuki Shojumaru!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gillechriosd McCoy (ranked 2065 p4p, 3009 weight class) and Albert Einstein (ranked 243 p4p, 319 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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 3 - 3 - 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Albert Einstein!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Bart Greer and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCoy misses with a hook. Einstein ducked under it nicely.
McCoy lands a jab to the nose.
Nice defenses there by Einstein.
Einstein misses with an uppercut
letting McCoy counter with a right hand.
McCoy lands with an overhand left.
Einstein needs to keep his hands up - McCoy had a free shot at his head there.
McCoy lands with a nice body punch.
McCoy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Einstein manages to avoid it.
Einstein feints the counter takedown.
Gillechriosd McCoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCoy scores with a decent looking hook.
We've been hearing reports that McCoy has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
McCoy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Einstein doesn't seem bothered though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCoy slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from McCoy misses the target.
McCoy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Einstein. Einstein circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Einstein's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McCoy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Einstein scrambles back to his feet.
Einstein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCoy throws out the jab.
McCoy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Einstein counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for McCoy!
Einstein trying to control the action but McCoy is working from the bottom.
McCoy is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Einstein tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Einstein has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Einstein is chipping away with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Einstein is staying tight to McCoy's torso, preventing him from escaping.
McCoy tries to improve position but can't.
Check out the look on Einstein's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Einstein landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCoy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Einstein looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Einstein lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Einstein tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Einstein has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
McCoy gets back to half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
McCoy is looking to improve his position.
Einstein is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Einstein is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McCoy is rocked!
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. Einstein connects with a nice short shot to McCoy's temple.
Oh McCoy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Einstein works his way into full mount!
Einstein connects with a bit shot that sees McCoy covering up! More strikes from Einstein and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Einstein is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Albert Einstein!
Albert Einstein 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Baker (ranked 3511 p4p, 3568 weight class) and James Crazyhorse (ranked 469 p4p, 476 weight class). Oscar Baker had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Oscar Baker!
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, James Crazyhorse!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Daniel Franklin and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crazyhorse gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Baker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
 It looks like James Crazyhorse has been cut.
Crazyhorse doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Baker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Crazyhorse fails with the takedown
and Baker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oscar Baker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Crazyhorse.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Crazyhorse is defended easily by Baker.
Crazyhorse looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Baker is fending him off so far but Crazyhorse persists. Nope, Baker circles away and we're back to standing.
A little feinted left hand from Baker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Baker has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Crazyhorse shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Baker as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crazyhorse tries for a takedown but Baker circles away easily
letting Baker counter with a right hand.
Crazyhorse with a poor takedown
and Baker counters with a stiff right hand.
We've been informed that Crazyhorse has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Crazyhorse shoots in for a double leg but Baker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crazyhorse has his takedown stuffed
and Baker counters with a straight right hand.
Crazyhorse looks winded!
Crazyhorse fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It looked like Baker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Crazyhorse doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Baker counters with a crisp right hand that drops Crazyhorse! Baker lets Crazyhorse back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Crazyhorse is rocked!
That has opened up James Crazyhorse's cut even more.
Baker ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Crazyhorse's jaw. Crazyhorse's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Baker does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Oscar Baker!
Oscar Baker thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Archibald Wheeler (ranked 2184 p4p, 1621 weight class) and Harald Spies (ranked 279 p4p, 217 weight class). 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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Archibald Wheeler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Harald Spies!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Dirk Anderson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spies is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wheeler.
As Spies tries to get set, Wheeler tries to push him back and clinch up but Spies manages to avoid the attempt.
Spies drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wheeler fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Spies on the side of the head.
Wheeler takes a swing at Spies's ribcage but misses.
Spies swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Spies lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wheeler circles away quickly and effectively.
A quick step to the side and Wheeler tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wheeler throws a hook but Spies blocks it.
Spies avoids the body shot from Wheeler.
Spies looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Spies misses with a straight right.
Spies throws a body shot but no joy.
Spies scores with a body shot.
Spies misses with a hook. Wheeler ducked under it nicely.
Jab by Spies.
Spies looks to land a right hand but Wheeler moved out of range.
Spies smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
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!
Wheeler takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wheeler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wheeler defending well as Spies loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spies looks to land a body kick but Wheeler moved away.
Spies connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wheeler momentarily.
Wheeler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spies.
Wheeler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spies swings for the body but Wheeler moves out of range.
Spies throws a jab but it's blocked by Wheeler.
Spies looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Spies throws the left hand but Wheeler avoids the punch easily.
Spies throws a hook but Wheeler blocks it.
Harald Spies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wheeler moves away from the strike by Spies.
A big right from Spies misses.
Wheeler slips a jab and a cross from Spies.
Wheeler is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Spies loads up on a big right hand but Wheeler slips the punch.
Spies might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Spies throws a series of punches but Wheeler avoids them all with ease.
Jab from Spies.
Spies lands a jab-cross combination.
 It looks like John Archibald Wheeler has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wheeler wants to clinch up but Spies keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wheeler throws a shot to the body.
Spies looks to land a right hand but Wheeler moved out of range.
Spies misses with a body shot.
Wheeler misses with a right hand
and Spies counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Spies throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wheeler moves into the clinch.
Spies misses with some punches.
Spies trying to control the position but instead, Wheeler has worked for underhooks and has pushed Spies into the cage.
Wheeler misses with a punch on the inside.
Spies is trying to break free.
Spies blocks an uppercut.
Wheeler working aggressively here.
Wheeler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spies blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wheeler lands with a right to the head.
Spies blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spies tries a body shot but Wheeler blocks it.
Wheeler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spies backwards.
Spies misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wheeler working aggressively here.
Wheeler throws a punch but it's blocked by Spies.
Wheeler working aggressively here.
Spies lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wheeler backwards.
Wheeler lands a shot to the body.
Wheeler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wheeler keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Spies's efforts to push away.
Wheeler definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Spies lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wheeler backwards.
Good body shot from Wheeler.
Spies misses with an elbow strike.
Wheeler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wheeler throws a punch but it's blocked by Spies.
Spies misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wheeler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spies lands a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spies.
Wheeler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spies is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wheeler is keeping busy.
Wheeler working aggressively here.
Wheeler has a couple of punches blocked by Spies.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wheeler lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spies misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Wheeler.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wheeler working aggressively here.
Wheeler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spies misses with some punches.
Wheeler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spies scores with a hook to the body.
Spies throws a head punch that misses.
Spies swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wheeler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spies blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spies lands a hook that snaps the head of Wheeler backwards.
Wheeler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Spies creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Spies blocks an uppercut.
Wheeler blocks an uppercut.
Wheeler tries to throw a body punch but Spies avoids it by throwing Wheeler back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wheeler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spies backwards.
Spies taking a breather.
Spies leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Spies's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harald Spies dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Archibald Wheeler's cut.
That's time! Wheeler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Spies fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wheeler manages to avoid it.
Wheeler has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Spies throws a body shot but no joy.
Spies throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spies displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wheeler throws out the jab.
Spies bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wheeler's head backwards.
Spies has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wheeler listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wheeler staying out of range there.
Wheeler smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wheeler throws a shot from downtown. Spies moves away and avoids it.
Good standup being displayed there by Spies as he connects with a hook.
A shot to the liver by Spies. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spies misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wheeler is looking to counter punch.
Spies misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Wheeler.
Spies throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spies looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wheeler misses with a straight left.
Spies slips under a jab.
Spies throws a poor cross that misses
and Wheeler counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Spies misses the target.
A counter left hand to the body from Wheeler misses its target.
Harald Spies seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wheeler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spies.
Wheeler is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Spies.
Spies looks to land a right hand but Wheeler moved out of range.
Spies slips under a jab.
Spies lands with a good body shot.
Spies thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wheeler slips a straight right by Spies.
Wheeler moves in looking to clinch but Spies pushes him off.
Spies walks into a straight right hand from Wheeler.
Nice jab there from Spies.
Spies fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Spies jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wheeler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spies.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spies throws a lazy right hand but Wheeler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spies lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Spies tests Wheeler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wheeler scores with a crisp jab that stopped Spies in his tracks.
Spies misses with a left hand
and Wheeler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Spies tries to keep at a distance but Wheeler has taken the fight into the clinch.
Spies misses with the head strike.
Spies'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.
Spies wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wheeler lands a shot to the body.
Wheeler has a couple of punches blocked by Spies.
Spies misses with the head strike.
Wheeler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wheeler lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wheeler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wheeler.
Wheeler lands a nice shot to the body.
Wheeler prevents a body shot from Spies.
A short left from Wheeler.
Wheeler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Wheeler.
Spies is breathing heavily.
Wheeler lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wheeler.
Spies lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Wheeler.
Wheeler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spies backwards.
Spies misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Wheeler on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wheeler lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spies backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spies.
Spies misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wheeler.
Wheeler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spies tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wheeler tries to work over Spies's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wheeler lands an uppercut.
Wheeler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spies is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wheeler is keeping busy.
Spies tries a body shot but Wheeler blocks it.
John Archibald Wheeler has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wheeler.
Spies takes a shot to the head.
Spies tries a body shot but Wheeler blocks it.
Spies lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Spies swings wildly with an uppercut but Wheeler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wheeler misses with a punch on the inside.
Wheeler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Spies or not.
Wheeler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wheeler has a couple of punches blocked by Spies.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spies working hard to break the clinch.
Spies scores with a shoulder strike.
Wheeler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wheeler is working Spies over against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that John Archibald Wheeler will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Archibald Wheeler's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Wheeler throws a body punch but Spies moves out of range.
Wheeler jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wheeler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spies lands a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Wheeler misses the target.
Wheeler tries to move into range but Spies moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Spies misses with a wild body shot.
Spies throws a combination. Wheeler tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Spies throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wheeler.
A little feinted left hand from Wheeler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wheeler blocks a jab.
Wheeler lands a head shot.
Spies loads up on a big right hand but Wheeler slips the punch.
Wheeler throws a big counter combination but Spies scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wheeler misses with a right hand
and Spies counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Spies misses the target.
Spies defending well as Wheeler loads up on a big left hand.
Wheeler is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spies uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wheeler.
It seemed like Spies was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Spies throws out a loose jab but Wheeler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wheeler lands a jab to Spies's midsection.
Wheeler misses with a looping right.
Wheeler moves into the clinch.
Wheeler blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spies.
Wheeler throws a head punch that misses.
Wheeler throws a punch but it's blocked by Spies.
Wheeler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wheeler misses with the head strike.
Wheeler pushes Spies back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wheeler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wheeler gets through Spies's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Spies.
Spies misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spies lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spies blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spies tries to throw a body punch but Wheeler avoids it by throwing Spies back against the cage.
Wheeler tries a body shot but Spies blocks it.
Wheeler misses with a punch on the inside.
Wheeler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spies backwards.
Spies lands a nice uppercut.
Wheeler scores with a shot to the side of Spies's head.
Wheeler misses with the head strike.
Spies has a couple of punches blocked by Wheeler.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spies.
Wheeler misses with the head strike.
Spies prevents a body shot from Wheeler.
Spies throws a head punch that misses.
Spies is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wheeler is defending well for now.
Spies trying to stall but Wheeler improves his position.
A nice left hand lands by Spies.
Spies blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Wheeler on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wheeler.
Wheeler blocks a body shot from Spies.
Spies misses with an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wheeler swings wildly with an uppercut but Spies uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spies misses with a punch to the body.
Wheeler lands with a short shot to the head.
Wheeler blocks an elbow strike from Spies.
Wheeler gets through Spies's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wheeler misses with some punches.
Spies misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spies lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wheeler.
Stalling in the clinch from Spies.
A shot in the inside from Wheeler.
Spies takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wheeler swings wildly with an uppercut but Spies uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Wheeler on the inside.
Wheeler misses with a punch on the inside.
Spies lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Spies blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spies blocking some punches.
Spies lands with a left to the head.
Spies doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wheeler swings wildly with an uppercut but Spies uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spies working hard to break the clinch.
Wheeler scores with a shoulder strike.
Spies tries to work over Wheeler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spies lands a shoulder strike.
Spies working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wheeler.
Spies's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Spies breaks from the clinch.
Spies ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wheeler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wheeler moves in looking to clinch but Spies pushes him off.
Spies misses with an uppercut. Wheeler saw that one coming.
Wheeler misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wheeler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spies misses with a series of wild punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to John Archibald Wheeler.
I think Wheeler 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 29:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... John Archibald Wheeler!
John Archibald Wheeler thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abbas Mohammad (ranked 2510 p4p, 2046 weight class) and Sanka Aisland (ranked 321 p4p, 266 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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3 - 2 - 0 |
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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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Abbas Mohammad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sanka Aisland!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Sandra Marshall and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mohammad looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Aisland has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mohammad can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mohammad accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aisland working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mohammad doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mohammad manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aisland throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mohammad knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Aisland on the ground.
Mohammad landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mohammad with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mohammad lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aisland bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mohammad's guard.
Mohammad looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aisland is one step ahead there.
Mohammad definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aisland tries to free his leg and advance position but Mohammad is retaining full guard.
Aisland won't allow Mohammad to sweep him here.
Aisland trying to control the position from guard on top but Mohammad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aisland loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Aisland looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Aisland is pushing down on Mohammad's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mohammad is fighting to maintain full guard but Aisland has managed to sneak the leg through.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Aisland in particular looking to stall.
Aisland is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mohammad defends it well.
Aisland is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mohammad has managed to free his arm - good work.
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.
Aisland wants to take a breather but Mohammad is having none of it.
Aisland is working for a kimura but Mohammad is defending it quite comfortably.
Mohammad moves into full guard.
Aisland tries to free his leg and advance position but Mohammad is retaining full guard.
Aisland pushing down on Mohammad's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Aisland is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mohammad doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aisland.
Aisland is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Aisland wants to take a breather but Mohammad is having none of it.
Aisland is looking for a kimura but Mohammad is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Aisland to get the leverage.
Aisland is pressing down on Mohammad's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mohammad is holding on for now.
Mohammad is staying active underneath Aisland, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Aisland seems to be working for a kimura but Mohammad defends the submission attempt.
Mohammad avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aisland.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Aisland is working for a submission of some sort.
Aisland is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Aisland wants to pass to mount but Mohammad is defending the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aisland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mohammad keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sanka Aisland dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Aisland misses with a looping right.
Mohammad throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Aisland tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mohammad is in Aisland's guard.
Mohammad missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Aisland is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mohammad scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mohammad throws a big elbow that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mohammad's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mohammad has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Aisland is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Aisland is keen to just control but Mohammad is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aisland trying to work for an americana but Mohammad has managed to regain full guard.
Mohammad looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aisland is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mohammad is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mohammad has escaped and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aisland looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aisland had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mohammad defends it easily.
Mohammad throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mohammad is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Aisland working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mohammad.
Mohammad landing some decent shots from guard.
Aisland is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mohammad is aware though and is defending well.
Aisland keeping full guard, as Mohammad tries to pass.
Aisland has his foot on Mohammad's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mohammad works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mohammad accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mohammad working some strikes from top position.
Aisland has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mohammad can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mohammad keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Aisland's head.
Aisland is breathing heavily.
Mohammad is working Aisland over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mohammad throwing strikes from guard but Aisland blocks nicely.
Mohammad is working Aisland over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mohammad loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Aisland working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mohammad doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mohammad manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aisland wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mohammad works over Aisland with some ground and pound from guard.
It looks like Sanka Aisland has been cut.
Mohammad chips away with some ground and pound.
Aisland is rocked!
Mohammad gets to his feet and stands over Aisland, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Aisland felt that one! Mohammad unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Aisland from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abbas Mohammad!
A very excited looking Abbas Mohammad 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Goran Acker (ranked 2264 p4p, 962 weight class) and Master Bates (ranked 287 p4p, 131 weight class). Master Bates has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
170
9 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Goran Acker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Master Bates!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Santiago Holmes and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Acker cracks Bates with a good jab.
A cross from Acker lands.
Acker punishes Bates's body with a nice straight punch.
Bates shoots in and gets a takedown into Acker's guard.
Bates slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bates in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Bates thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Acker is being controlled here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Bates 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.
Bates is trying to get an arm triangle but Acker is defending well.
Acker is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bates tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bates looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bates stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Bates has his takedown stuffed
and Acker counters with a nice body shot.
Acker lands with an uppercut that bounces Bates off the cage and back into range.
It looks like Master Bates has been cut.
Bates tries to clinch but Acker moves away
and Acker counters with a right hand to the body.
Bates takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bates with a lazy takedown attempt
and Acker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A lazy left from Acker finds it's target.
Bates shoots in and bounces Acker off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Acker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bates manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acker wants to stand and escape but instead Bates has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Bates seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Bates.
Bates won't allow Acker to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Goran Acker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Master Bates's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Acker avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Acker appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Acker tests Bates's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bates manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Acker on his heels. He'll look to pass Acker's guard now, I'm sure.
Acker wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Bates manages to pass to side control.
Bates with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground and pound from Bates.
Bates winds up and cracks Acker with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acker wants to get back to full guard.
Bates slows the pace down in half guard.
Yet more stalling tactics from Bates.
Bates looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Acker wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bates not doing much here.
Acker is looking to control Bates's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Acker avoid being mounted?
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bates in particular looking to stall.
Bates looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Acker is defending against the submission attempts here by Bates.
Acker looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bates stalling.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Acker throws a shot to the body.
Acker punishes Bates's body with a nice straight punch.
Master Bates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Master Bates is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bates shoots and misses
and Acker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Acker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Acker lands with a good body shot.
Bates is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Acker lands a jab to the nose.
Bates takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Acker scores with a nice strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Acker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Goran Acker is winning the standup battle so far.
Bates looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Acker!
Bates fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Goran Acker dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Master Bates's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Acker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Acker moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bates drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bates shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Acker's guard.
Acker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bates controls the pace.
Acker 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.
Bates slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bates 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.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Acker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bates with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bates working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bates stays in close to Acker's body and controls the position.
Bates gets to his feet - Acker follows without any prompting.
Bates shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bates was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bates is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Acker will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
An elbow from Bates crashes against the mat.
Acker prevents Bates from moving into mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bates lands an elbow.
Bates working the head and body with strikes.
Master Bates has got the better of the ground game so far.
Acker stops Bates from passing to mount.
Acker seems a little lost for a moment, as Bates dominates the positioning.
Goran Acker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Acker is trying to get back to half guard.
Bates tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bates tries to move into full mount but can't pass Acker's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bates controls the position.
Acker is looking to regain half guard here but Bates keeps moving and retains side control.
Bates tries to advance to mount but Acker denies him.
Master Bates has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bates scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Acker to see if he's OK.
And that's the end of the fight!
Master Bates comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Acker 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 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Goran Acker!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kenji Nakamura (ranked 625 p4p, 3166 weight class) and Frankie Venegas (ranked 70 p4p, 316 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight 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, Kenji Nakamura!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Frankie Venegas !
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Dirk Anderson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Venegas looks to land a combination but Nakamura avoids it well.
Nakamura tests Venegas 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nakamura lands with a shot to the body.
Nakamura scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice body punch from Nakamura.
Venegas fails with the takedown.
A counter left hand to the body from Nakamura misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Venegas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nakamura dips to his left and cracks Venegas with an uppercut!
Kenji Nakamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Venegas shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Venegas showed some decent athleticism there.
Nakamura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Venegas throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Venegas scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Venegas not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Venegas lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nakamura is looking to improve his position.
Nakamura looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Venegas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Venegas is controlling the pace.
Venegas has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Nakamura defend it? Venegas steps over the head and cranks it - Nakamura is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Venegas !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Frankie Venegas !
Frankie Venegas is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Frankie Venegas 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Obi Ojo (ranked 718 p4p, 910 weight class) and Chris Abbott (ranked 112 p4p, 138 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Obi Ojo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chris Abbott!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abbott defending well as Ojo loads up on a big left hand.
Ojo throws a big shot that misses.
Ojo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ojo throws a hook but Abbott blocks it.
Ojo lands an overhand right.
Ojo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ojo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ojo lands a big right hand that sends Abbott crashing to the mat! Ojo stays standing though and waves Abbott back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ojo drops Abbott with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Abbott! Ojo dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Obi Ojo!
Obi Ojo retains his heavyweight title!
Obi Ojo 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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