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TR69 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nuno Castelo (ranked 24973 p4p, 3473 weight class) and Trey Daniel (ranked 682 p4p, 438 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 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, Nuno Castelo!
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, Trey Daniel!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Santiago Holmes and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castelo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Daniel counters with a one-two to the body.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Castelo.
Castelo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Castelo decides to stand up, so the ref orders Daniel to his feet.
We've been hearing reports that Castelo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nuno Castelo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castelo is looking to slow Daniel down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castelo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Daniel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Castelo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Castelo breaks the clinch.
Castelo takes the fight into the clinch.
Castelo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Castelo pulls guard successfully.
Castelo has his hands on Daniel's head, controlling the position.
Daniel wants to control from the top but Castelo keeps moving.
Daniel postures up in Castelo's guard and throws a big left but Castelo blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castelo controls Daniel momentarily but Daniel frees himself.
Castelo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Daniel.
Daniel is looking to work some ground and pound but Castelo has wrist control.
Castelo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Castelo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Castelo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Daniel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Daniel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Daniel stopping the sweep attempt from Castelo.
Daniel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Daniel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Daniel throws an elbow that misses. Castelo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Daniel's guard. Nice move by Castelo!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castelo looking to sit in guard and control but Daniel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Daniel postures up.
Daniel wants to control from the top but Castelo keeps moving.
Daniel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Castelo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Daniel controls the pace.
Daniel trying to control but Castelo is working from the bottom.
Daniel throws a big elbow that misses.
Daniel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Castelo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castelo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Daniel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Castelo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Castelo trying to keep a closed guard but Daniel is proving a slippery customer.
Daniel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Castelo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Daniel.
Castelo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Daniel looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Daniel throws a big right hand that misses.
Daniel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Castelo shoots in but Daniel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Castelo is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Castelo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Daniel as he avoids it easily.
Daniel is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Trey Daniel will probably get the nod.
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.
Castelo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Castelo backs off Daniel throws a huge counter combo but Castelo manages to avoid it all.
Castelo with a poor takedown
and Daniel counters with a three punch combo that has Castelo backing up. Castelo nods at Daniel to acknowledge the strikes.
Castelo shoots in and drives through. Daniel sprawls well.
Daniel throws a counter combo.
Castelo fails with the takedown
enabling Daniel to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nuno Castelo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Castelo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Daniel defends well and Castelo ends up having to push Daniel into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniel is trying to break the clinch but Castelo has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Daniel looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Castelo looking for a takedown.
Daniel wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Castelo has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castelo is looking to control Daniel's arms but Daniel gets an underhook and turns him. Now Castelo has his back to the cage.
Castelo is trying to pull guard but Daniel turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Daniel manages to break the clinch.
Castelo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Daniel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Castelo misses with a series of wild punches.
Despite the aggression on Daniel's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Castelo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Daniel throws a counter combo.
Castelo with a poor takedown
letting Daniel counter with a right hand.
Castelo throws a lazy body kick
and Daniel counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castelo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Daniel counters with a three punch combo that has Castelo backing up. Castelo nods at Daniel to acknowledge the strikes.
Castelo fails with the takedown
and Daniel counters with a series of strikes. Castelo will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castelo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Daniel counters with a series of strikes. Castelo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Castelo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Daniel defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castelo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Daniel counters with a series of strikes. Castelo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Castelo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Daniel counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Castelo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Daniel counters with a left and a right that stings Castelo.
Castelo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Daniel is out of range.
Daniel unleashes a big counter combination but Castelo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Castelo looks for the body kick but Daniel saw that one coming.
Castelo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Daniel is working the combinations to good effect here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castelo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Daniel counters with a three punch combo that has Castelo backing up. Castelo nods at Daniel to acknowledge the strikes.
Daniel swats away the attempt to clinch by Castelo.
Daniel is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Castelo shoots in but no luck this time.
Daniel is looking for the big counter here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castelo misses with a takedown
and Daniel counters with a series of strikes. Castelo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Castelo wants to clinch
and Daniel counters with a left and a right that stings Castelo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trey Daniel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Castelo closes the distance but Daniel moves to the side
and Daniel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Castelo.
As Castelo backs off Daniel throws a huge counter combo but Castelo manages to avoid it all.
Castelo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Daniel counters with a three punch combo that has Castelo backing up. Castelo nods at Daniel to acknowledge the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Castelo. Daniel shrugs it off though.
Castelo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Despite the aggression on Daniel's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Castelo darts in trying to clinch
and Daniel counters with a series of strikes. Castelo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castelo tries for a takedown but Daniel circles away easily
and Castelo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nuno Castelo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Castelo moves to clinch but Daniel breaks away
and Daniel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Castelo tries a head kick but it misses.
Daniel is looking for the big counter here.
Castelo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Daniel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniel circles away from the clinch attempt
and Daniel counters with a three punch combo that has Castelo backing up. Castelo nods at Daniel to acknowledge the strikes.
Castelo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Castelo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Daniel counters with a one-two to the body.
Castelo wants to clinch
and Daniel counters with a left and a right that stings Castelo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castelo is looking to clinch.
Castelo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Daniel circles away quickly and effectively.
Daniel unleashes a big counter combination but Castelo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Castelo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Daniel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Castelo is looking to clinch.
Castelo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Daniel counters with a stiff right hand.
Daniel has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Castelo fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castelo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Daniel counters with a stiff right hand.
Castelo tries to clinch but Daniel moves away
and Daniel counters with a stiff right hand.
Castelo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Daniel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Castelo with a poor takedown
and Daniel counters with a two punch combo.
Some wild striking there from Castelo.
Nuno Castelo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Trey Daniel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Trey Daniel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Castelo throws a head kick that misses
and Daniel counters with a left and a right that stings Castelo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trey Daniel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Daniel winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 26:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trey Daniel!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Raikov (ranked 2903 p4p, 24649 weight class) and Ezekiel Rawlins (ranked 369 p4p, 662 weight class). Ivan Raikov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ezekiel Rawlins's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ivan Raikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ezekiel Rawlins!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Daniel Franklin and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raikov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jab, jab by Rawlins - just one landing.
Raikov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Raikov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rawlins has managed to free his arm - good work.
Raikov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rawlins has managed to free his arm - good work.
Raikov trying to mount his opponent but Rawlins defends it.
Raikov uses his free foot to push down on Rawlins's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rawlins.
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.
Rawlins flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Rawlins gets back to half guard.
Raikov moves into full mount! Rawlins won't be happy about that!
Rawlins defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Raikov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raikov misses with a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raikov moves to back control.
I really don't envy Rawlins right now.
Raikov misses with a punch to the head.
Raikov avoiding Rawlins 's attempts to control his hands.
Rawlins defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Raikov's arms.
Raikov tightening his grip on Rawlins, looking for the choke.
Raikov working for a choke but Rawlins is defending well.
Rawlins is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Rawlins is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rawlins turns into Raikov and is now in his guard.
Rawlins trying to control but Raikov is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raikov wants to sweep here but Rawlins controlling him for the moment.
Raikov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rawlins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Raikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rawlins is one step ahead there.
Raikov has momentary wrist control but Rawlins slips an elbow through the middle.
Raikov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Raikov tries to get out of the position.
Rawlins trying to control but Raikov is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Raikov, not yet.
Raikov wants to improve his position but instead Rawlins has moved into half guard.
Raikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rawlins seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Raikov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Raikov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Raikov wants to sweep here but Rawlins controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rawlins makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rawlins looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Raikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rawlins trying to control but Raikov is working from the bottom.
Raikov 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.
Raikov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rawlins's guard.
Raikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Raikov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rawlins is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Raikov, into his guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rawlins's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Raikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rawlins is one step ahead there.
Rawlins trying to control the position from guard on top but Raikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Raikov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Raikov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Raikov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rawlins did well to prevent Raikov getting side control.
Raikov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Raikov wants to free his trapped foot but Rawlins is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rawlins looking for submissions off his back.
Raikov is pressing down on Rawlins's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rawlins is holding on for now.
Raikov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rawlins can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raikov is working for a kimura here but Rawlins manages to reverse the position and he's now in Raikov's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rawlins trying to control but Raikov is working from the bottom.
Rawlins passes Raikov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Raikov gets full guard.
Raikov is looking to cinch up a triangle. Rawlins throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Raikov's body to avoid the submission. Raikov has instead reached around Rawlins's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Raikov arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ivan Raikov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ratz Nimnitz (ranked 6267 p4p, 2969 weight class) and Mick Orl (ranked 594 p4p, 374 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ratz Nimnitz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mick Orl!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Winston Alpacca and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orl on the wrong end of a nice hook.
 It looks like Mick Orl has been cut.
Nimnitz forces Orl back against the cage and clinches.
Orl drags the fight down to the ground.
Orl is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nimnitz defends well.
Orl trying to keep a closed guard but Nimnitz is proving a slippery customer.
Nimnitz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Orl has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Nimnitz should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Orl has tightened it up now! Nimnitz should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mick Orl!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Maitland Rask (ranked 6338 p4p, 2682 weight class) and Mike Schultz (ranked 481 p4p, 277 weight class). The key to victory for Maitland Rask has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Maitland Rask!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mike Schultz!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schultz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rask could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Good shot there by Rask.
Rask cracks Schultz with an open hand slap.
Schultz scores with a takedown into Rask's guard.
Schultz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Schultz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rask's head.
Schultz is stalling in the full guard.
Schultz passes Rask's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schultz drops an elbow to the side of Rask's head.
Schultz is nestled in close to Rask, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Schultz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Let's hope that Schultz 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rask has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Schultz is working away from the top position though.
Rask looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Rask tries to roll over but Schultz keeps him under control.
Rask is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Schultz scores with a couple of nice shots.
Schultz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schultz tries to pass to full mount but Rask defends it.
Schultz content to control rather than advance.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rask throws an off balance right hand
and Schultz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rask won't be happy with that.
Schultz scores with punches from side control.
Schultz slows the pace down.
Schultz working the head with strikes.
Schultz is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Rask looks calm but he's in trouble here. Schultz gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Rask is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Schultz lets go of the hold and Rask can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mike Schultz!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dinny McDowell (ranked 25415 p4p, 2005 weight class) and Ba’al Lightning (ranked 676 p4p, 262 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dinny McDowell!
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, Ba’al Lightning!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Bart Greer and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lightning scores with a jab to the head.
Lightning slips under a jab.
McDowell circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Lightning. McDowell falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Lightning!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ba’al Lightning!
Ba’al Lightning thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kegomoditswe Vermeulen (ranked 2665 p4p, 25410 weight class) and Enzo Perez (ranked 347 p4p, 705 weight class). Kegomoditswe Vermeulen 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kegomoditswe Vermeulen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Enzo Perez!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Michael Johnstone and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Perez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice uppercut lands for Perez. That snapped Vermeulen's head back.
Perez dives in for a single leg takedown but Vermeulen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Vermeulen instigates a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Perez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Perez stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Perez tries to score a body lock takedown but Vermeulen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Perez blocks an elbow strike.
Vermeulen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Enzo Perez has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez fails to pull guard.
Kegomoditswe Vermeulen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enzo Perez.
Vermeulen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Perez's defenses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vermeulen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Perez's brow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vermeulen throws an elbow but misses.
Vermeulen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Perez avoids the elbow strike from Vermeulen, against the cage.
Perez tries for a takedown but Vermeulen manages to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vermeulen lands a damaging elbow.
Vermeulen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Perez is looking to break free of the clinch but Vermeulen has double underhooks.
Vermeulen lands an elbow just above Perez 's eye.
That has opened up Enzo Perez's cut even more.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vermeulen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Perez's brow.
Perez takes an elbow to the forehead.
The cut above Enzo Perez's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Vermeulen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vermeulen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Perez avoids a wild elbow strike from Vermeulen.
Perez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vermeulen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vermeulen misses with an elbow strike.
Vermeulen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Perez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vermeulen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vermeulen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Vermeulen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vermeulen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Vermeulen pushes off an throws an elbow but Perez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Perez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez jumps guard but Vermeulen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Perez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Perez tries to pull guard but Vermeulen holds him up against the cage and eventually Perez drops back down to his feet.
Perez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vermeulen smiles and moves away.
Vermeulen moves into range and clinches up with Perez.
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!
Perez blocks an elbow strike from Vermeulen.
Perez avoids the elbow strike from Vermeulen, against the cage.
Vermeulen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Perez tries to circle away but Vermeulen has him pinned against the cage.
Perez avoids the elbow strike from Vermeulen, against the cage.
Perez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Perez dodges an elbow strike from Vermeulen.
Perez looking to slow down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez avoids a wild elbow strike from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Vermeulen misses with an elbow over the top.
Perez dodges an elbow strike from Vermeulen.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vermeulen throws an elbow but misses.
Perez avoids a wild elbow strike from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Vermeulen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Perez blocks the elbow strike.
Vermeulen misses with an elbow strike.
Perez is trying to pull guard but Vermeulen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Perez dodges an elbow strike from Vermeulen.
Perez takes an elbow to the temple.
Enzo Perez's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Enzo Perez's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kegomoditswe Vermeulen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Destro Vonstein (ranked 3980 p4p, 762 weight class) and Gillechriosd McCoy (ranked 429 p4p, 107 weight class). Gillechriosd McCoy will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Destro Vonstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gillechriosd McCoy!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Winston Alpacca and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vonstein misses with a takedown attempt
and McCoy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
 It looks like Destro Vonstein has been cut.
Vonstein looks for a takedown but McCoy sprawls well.
Vonstein has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McCoy finds it's way round the side to connect with Vonstein's head.
McCoy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vonstein looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McCoy is fending him off so far but Vonstein persists. Nope, McCoy circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Destro Vonstein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vonstein tries for a takedown but McCoy circles away easily
and McCoy counters with a crisp right hand that drops Vonstein! McCoy lets Vonstein back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 Vonstein is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vonstein ducks into an uppercut from McCoy and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gillechriosd McCoy!
Gillechriosd McCoy decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Archibald Wheeler (ranked 879 p4p, 4269 weight class) and Moxley O Darren (ranked 130 p4p, 497 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ White 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 7 - 2 - 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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Moxley O Darren!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Peter Branson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Darren looks to clinch
and Wheeler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab lands there for Wheeler.
O Darren closes the distance but Wheeler moves to the side
and Wheeler makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've been told by Wheeler's head coaches at Monkey Business that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wheeler thuds his shin into the meat of O Darren's side.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
O Darren has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Wheeler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Darren shoots in for a takedown but Wheeler shows good takedown defense.
O Darren shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wheeler pinned against the cage. Wheeler gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wheeler jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Darren drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The strikes coming from O Darren are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Wheeler avoids any damage from the ground and pound of O Darren.
O Darren is looking to take a break and control but Wheeler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wheeler on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wheeler tries to get out of the position.
An elbow from O Darren crashes against the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wheeler is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on O Darren's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
O Darren missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
O Darren lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
O Darren sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wheeler defending well though.
O Darren trying to control the pace.
Wheeler is not content to let O Darren control the position.
O Darren lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wheeler blocking the ground and pound attempt from O Darren.
O Darren is keen to just control but Wheeler is a slippery customer.
O Darren not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
O Darren seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
O Darren sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wheeler defending well though.
O Darren controlling the action here.
Nice strikes from O Darren there.
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.
O Darren works his way into side control.
O Darren is working Wheeler over with some ground and pound from side control.
O Darren trying to control the position but Wheeler is working away.
O Darren working the ground and pound.
The strikes coming from O Darren are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
O Darren trying to control the position but Wheeler is working away.
O Darren has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
O Darren is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
O Darren connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Wheeler some visible discomfort.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Moxley O Darren dominated that round.
That's time! Wheeler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Good exchange - Wheeler coming out on top.
Wheeler lands a nice looking body kick.
O Darren will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
O Darren throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wheeler's waist but Wheeler gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing O Darren off to one side.
O Darren takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wheeler lands a big uppercut and O Darren crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but O Darren looks OK. Wheeler waves O Darren back to his feet!
 O Darren is rocked!
It looks like Moxley O Darren has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Darren takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wheeler connects with a nice cross there... O Darren is looking wobbly and Wheeler recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send O Darren to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Wheeler jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). John Archibald Wheeler!
A victorious John Archibald Wheeler thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Luciano (ranked 1235 p4p, 1495 weight class) and Kiase Quama (ranked 187 p4p, 225 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tony Luciano!
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, Kiase Quama!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Peter Branson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luciano blocks a jab.
Luciano has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Monkey Business in the buildup to the fight.
Luciano smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Luciano missing with a left hand there. Quama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kiase Quama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quama ducks under a wild hook from Luciano.
Quama looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Quama throws a shot from downtown. Luciano moves away and avoids it.
Quama throws a shot from downtown. Luciano moves away and avoids it.
Luciano was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Quama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luciano manages to avoid it.
Quama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Quama misses with a combination
and Quama takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano misses with a straight right.
Quama throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Quama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Quama works the jab nicely.
It looks like Tony Luciano has been cut.
Quama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luciano was well out of range. Poor timing from Quama.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quama pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Luciano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Quama.
Quama feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Luciano sprawling to the canvas! Luciano rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Quama finish him?!
Luciano is rocked!
Quama misses with a shot to the body
and Quama takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oh Luciano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
It looks like Kiase Quama has been cut.
Quama throws a poor cross that misses
and Luciano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Luciano seems to have got his legs back now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luciano throws a jab but it's blocked by Quama.
Luciano batters Quama with a massive right followed by a huge left! Quama is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Luciano lands a final crushing right hand to drop Quama to the mat with a gruesome thud! Luciano is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tony Luciano!
Tony Luciano 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Luciano (ranked 711 p4p, 1435 weight class) and Hemmo Partanen (ranked 111 p4p, 213 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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Cardio machine |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Antonio Luciano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hemmo Partanen!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Daniel Franklin and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Partanen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Luciano misses with an uppercut.
Partanen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Partanen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Luciano.
Luciano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Partanen throws out the jab.
Partanen throws a looping overhand right but Luciano ducks down to avoid it.
Luciano definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Partanen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Luciano.
Luciano connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Partanen's hands.
Partanen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Luciano throws a right hand that misses
and Partanen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Partanen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luciano was well out of range. Poor timing from Partanen.
As Partanen looks to move away, Luciano throws a big counter combo but Partanen just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano cracks Partanen with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Luciano has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Partanen to stand back up!
Partanen is rocked!
It looks like Hemmo Partanen has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Partanen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Luciano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Partanen is still on wobbly legs! Can Luciano finish him?
Luciano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Luciano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Partanen seems to have recovered his senses.
Partanen stuns Luciano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Luciano throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Partanen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Partanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Luciano moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partanen throws a sloppy body shot
and Luciano counters with a big left hand that crumples Partanen! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antonio Luciano!
A victorious Antonio Luciano thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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