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TR70 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Su Ra Min (ranked 6077 p4p, 5434 weight class) and James Crazyhorse (ranked 612 p4p, 577 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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194
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195
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BJJ White Belt
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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, Su Ra Min!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, James Crazyhorse!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crazyhorse shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ra Min sprawls well. Ra Min wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Crazyhorse gets slowly back to his feet.
Crazyhorse gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ra Min counters by clinching up.
Crazyhorse wants a takedown.
Su Ra Min has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Crazyhorse.
Crazyhorse has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ra Min after a bit of a struggle.
Crazyhorse wants a takedown but no success here.
Ra Min wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Crazyhorse has him pressed against the cage.
Ra Min ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ra Min no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ra Min can't keep his opponent in guard - Crazyhorse advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Crazyhorse is trying to control. Ra Min wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crazyhorse seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ra Min tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Crazyhorse has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Ra Min tries to improve his position but Crazyhorse has taken his back! Crazyhorse has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Ra Min tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Crazyhorse pushes Ra Min away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). James Crazyhorse!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tibor Terej (ranked 3176 p4p, 3110 weight class) and Andy Andulusian (ranked 398 p4p, 390 weight class). Andy Andulusian told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Basic striking
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tibor Terej!
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, Andy Andulusian!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Dirk Anderson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Terej avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Andulusian looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Terej slips a jab from Andulusian.
Terej closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Andulusian did well to prevent Terej getting side control.
Still in half guard, Terej seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Terej has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Terej passes to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terej controlling his opponent.
Terej seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Andulusian for as long as he can get away with.
Terej's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Andulusian can do anything to dispel that myth.
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.
Terej has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Terej.
Further stalling from Terej.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terej continues to stall.
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.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Terej is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tibor Terej dominated that round.
That's time! Terej's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Andulusian closes the distance and pushes Terej back into the cage.
Terej drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Andulusian gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Terej drops down looking for an ankle pick but Andulusian pulls his leg out and moves away.
Terej fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Andulusian sprawls well initially but Terej persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Terej perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
More hug and hope from Terej.
Terej continues to hold on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Terej is looking to advance position but Andulusian won't allow it.
Terej content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Terej tries to keep at a distance but Andulusian has taken the fight into the clinch.
Andulusian utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Terej tries to score a body lock takedown but Andulusian shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tibor Terej. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Andulusian with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
 It looks like Tibor Terej has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andulusian with a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Andulusian.
Terej is looking to take this one to the mat.
Andulusian is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Andulusian lands with a short shot to the head.
Terej letting Andulusian take a breather here.
Andulusian prevents a takedown attempt there.
Terej is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Andulusian gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Andulusian.
Andulusian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Terejs head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andulusian is pressed up against the cage. Terej has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Andulusian down to the mat. Andulusian avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Andulusian throws a hook to the side of Terej's head but Terej sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andy Andulusian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andulusian drives through and clinches with Terej against the cage.
Andulusian connects with a knee to the head.
Andulusian has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Terej - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Andulusian, and another! Terej is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Andy Andulusian!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Soe Nyan Bo (ranked 3870 p4p, 3817 weight class) and Zakaria Burch (ranked 154 p4p, 151 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Soe Nyan Bo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Zakaria Burch!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Bart Greer and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bo throws an overhand right that lands on Burch's shoulder, as Burch tries to avoid the shot.
Zakaria Burch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Burch.
It looks like Soe Nyan Bo has been cut.
Burch looks to throw the jab but Bo is out of range.
Burch stuns Bo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Burch swings for the body but Bo moves out of range.
Bo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Burch misses with a body shot
and Bo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Burch fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Burch cracks Bo with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Bo looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Burch finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burch lands with an uppercut that bounces Bo off the cage and back into range.
Burch lands a right hook to the body.
Burch is stalking Bo. Bo circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Burch, and it's lights out! Bo really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zakaria Burch!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kristoph Kringle (ranked 1909 p4p, 3041 weight class) and Derogatory Thibodeaux (ranked 270 p4p, 377 weight class). The key to victory for Kristoph Kringle has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kristoph Kringle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Derogatory Thibodeaux!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, David Hoff and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thibodeaux moves into the clinch successfully.
Kringle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Thibodeaux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Thibodeaux.
Kringle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kringle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A left lands for Kringle.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kringle, as that shot connected.
Thibodeaux forces Kringle back against the cage and clinches.
Kringle lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thibodeaux.
Kringle pushes Thibodeaux back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Thibodeaux.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thibodeaux lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kringle can't break the clinch.
Thibodeaux with a knee to the head.
Kringle tries to break free but Thibodeaux pushes him back against the cage.
Thibodeaux looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Good body shot from Kringle.
Thibodeaux digs a right hand into Kringle's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kringle's gas tank.
Kringle struggles to land a body shot inside as Thibodeaux controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kringle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kringle.
Kringle misses with the head strike.
Kringle has a couple of punches blocked by Thibodeaux.
Kringle lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Thibodeaux lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thibodeaux pushes Kringle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thibodeaux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kringle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kringle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kringle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kringle swings wildly with an uppercut but Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kringle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kringle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thibodeaux displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kringle up against the cage.
Kringle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thibodeaux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kringle.
Kringle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thibodeaux.
Kringle swings wildly with an uppercut but Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kringle takes a shot to the head.
It looks like Kristoph Kringle has been cut.
Kringle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kringle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kringle struggles to land a body shot inside as Thibodeaux controls his hands.
Thibodeaux misses with a punch to the body.
Thibodeaux misses with a punch to the body.
Kringle throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux missing with knees to the body.
Thibodeaux tries a body shot but Kringle blocks it.
Thibodeaux lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kringle backwards.
Thibodeaux lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kringle backwards.
Thibodeaux tries a knee to the head but Kringle blocks it.
Kringle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kringle misses with the head strike.
Kringle is trying to break free.
Kringle tries to throw a body punch but Thibodeaux avoids it by throwing Kringle back against the cage.
Kringle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kringle.
Kringle blocks an uppercut.
Kringle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kringle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Kringle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kringle misses with a punch to the body.
Thibodeaux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux blocks a body shot from Kringle.
Kringle struggles to land a body shot inside as Thibodeaux controls his hands.
Thibodeaux blocks an uppercut.
Thibodeaux pushes Kringle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thibodeaux.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kringle working aggressively here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Thibodeaux has Kringle pressed against the cage, preventing Kringle from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kringle has a couple of punches blocked by Thibodeaux.
Kringle throws a punch but it's blocked by Thibodeaux.
A head punch on the inside from Kringle fails to land.
Kringle lands a left hand.
Thibodeaux prevents a body shot from Kringle.
A short left from Thibodeaux.
Kringle can't break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Thibodeaux.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kringle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Derogatory Thibodeaux will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kristoph Kringle's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kringle moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thibodeaux forces Kringle back against the cage and clinches.
Kringle has a couple of punches blocked by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses with a punch on the inside.
Kringle misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kringle.
Thibodeaux prevents a body shot from Kringle.
Thibodeaux lands a right hand.
Kringle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thibodeaux has a couple of punches blocked by Kringle.
Kringle takes a shot to the head.
Kringle wants to break the clinch but can't.
Derogatory Thibodeaux seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kringle wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kringle scores with a shot to the side of Thibodeaux's head.
Thibodeaux is struggling to control the position.
Thibodeaux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thibodeaux misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kringle.
Thibodeaux throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kringle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kringle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thibodeauxs head.
A short right from Thibodeaux.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kringle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux keeps control of Kringle as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kringle scores with a shot to the side of Thibodeaux's head.
Kringle misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux scores with a shoulder strike.
Thibodeaux utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Thibodeaux throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kringle blocks it with crossed arms.
Thibodeaux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kringle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Thibodeaux.
Kringle misses with the head strike.
Kringle misses with a body punch.
Thibodeaux has a couple of punches blocked by Kringle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kringle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thibodeaux's elbow.
Thibodeaux prevents a body shot from Kringle.
Kringle lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thibodeaux lands a shoulder strike.
Thibodeaux can't find room to land a body shot as Kringle controls the action.
Thibodeaux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kringle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thibodeaux misses with a knee to the head.
Kringle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thibodeauxs head.
Kringle has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Thibodeaux throws a punch but it's blocked by Kringle.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kringle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kringle digs a right hand into Thibodeaux's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thibodeaux's gas tank.
Kringle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kringle takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kringle jabs Thibodeaux to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thibodeaux is breathing heavily.
Kringle fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kringle misses with a straight left.
Thibodeaux fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kringle misses with a body shot.
Thibodeaux tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kringle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Thibodeaux moves away from the strike by Kringle.
Kringle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A punch lands to the side of Thibodeaux 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kringle uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thibodeaux has time to react.
A slow jab from Kringle misses its intended target.
Kringle swings for the body but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Thibodeaux forces Kringle back against the cage and clinches.
Thibodeaux misses with a body punch.
Thibodeaux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thibodeaux struggles to land a body shot inside as Kringle controls his hands.
Kringle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Kringle here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Thibodeaux misses with a punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kringle cracks Thibodeaux with a nice body shot.
Kringle is looking to break free of the clinch but Thibodeaux has double underhooks.
Kringle is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Thibodeaux blocks an uppercut.
Thibodeaux prevents a body shot from Kringle.
Thibodeaux blocks an uppercut.
Thibodeaux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kringle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thibodeaux makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kringle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab, jab by Kringle - just one landing.
Kringle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thibodeaux was well out of range. Poor timing from Kringle.
Thibodeaux fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kringle, pushing him back against the cage.
Thibodeaux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kringle lands a shoulder strike.
Thibodeaux working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kringle throws a punch but it's blocked by Thibodeaux.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kristoph Kringle dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kristoph Kringle's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Thibodeaux closes the distance and clinches.
Thibodeaux lands a hook that snaps the head of Kringle backwards.
Kringle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thibodeaux's elbow.
Thibodeaux lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kringle fails to land.
Kringle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kringle. Thibodeaux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kringle fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thibodeaux looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kringle scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kringle keeps the fight on the outside.
Kringle went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kringle throws a body punch but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Kringle bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
It looks like Kringle has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch up.
Thibodeaux instigates a clinch.
Kringle misses with a short punch on the inside.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kringle.
Kringle misses with the head strike.
Thibodeaux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thibodeaux.
Kringle throws a punch but it's blocked by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux blocking some punches.
Kringle lands a shot to the body.
Kringle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux struggles to land a body shot inside as Kringle controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kringle.
Kringle tries to circle away but Thibodeaux has him pinned against the cage.
Kringle tries to throw a body punch but Thibodeaux avoids it by throwing Kringle back against the cage.
Thibodeaux tries to throw a body punch but Kringle avoids it by throwing Thibodeaux back against the cage.
Good body shot from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux has Kringle pressed against the cage, preventing Kringle from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thibodeaux swings wildly with an uppercut but Kringle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kringle is looking to break free of the clinch but Thibodeaux has double underhooks.
Kringle breaks from the clinch.
Kringle staying out of range there.
Kristoph Kringle is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Kringle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thibodeaux throws out a counter right but Kringle avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kringle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thibodeaux has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thibodeaux there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kringle slips a jab from Thibodeaux.
A telegraphed right hand from Kringle misses the target.
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kringle.
A slow jab from Kringle misses its intended target.
Thibodeaux steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kringle.
Thibodeaux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kringle.
Thibodeaux avoids the body shot from Kringle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thibodeaux rushes Kringle and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thibodeaux.
Nice body punch from Thibodeaux - that landed with a thud.
Thibodeaux lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kringle backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kringle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thibodeaux jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thibodeaux clinches with his opponent.
Thibodeaux can't find room to land a body shot as Kringle controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kringle is trying to push Thibodeaux away but Thibodeaux has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kringle is trying to break the clinch but Thibodeaux is controlling him.
Thibodeaux pushes Kringle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kringle.
Thibodeaux has Kringle pressed against the cage, preventing Kringle from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thibodeaux lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kringle backwards.
Kringle misses with the head strike.
Kringle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux struggles to land a body shot inside as Kringle controls his hands.
Kringle swings wildly with an uppercut but Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kringle has a couple of punches blocked by Thibodeaux.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thibodeaux.
Kringle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Kringle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kringle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kringle has had enough of the clinch but Thibodeaux keeps him there for the moment.
Kringle is trying to break free.
Kringle avoiding damage as Thibodeaux throws knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kringle.
Thibodeaux working aggressively here.
Thibodeaux lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kringle backwards.
Kringle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kringle misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Thibodeaux.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thibodeaux lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux scores with a shot to the side of Kringle's head.
Thibodeaux throws a punch but it's blocked by Kringle.
Kringle misses with the head strike.
Thibodeaux lands a left hand.
Thibodeaux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kringle tries a body shot but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Thibodeaux working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Derogatory Thibodeaux.
I think Thibodeaux has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 29:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Island Randisicimo (ranked 5897 p4p, 2379 weight class) and Erick Scantling (ranked 193 p4p, 92 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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7 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Island Randisicimo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Erick Scantling!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Santiago Holmes and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scantling misses with an uppercut. Randisicimo saw that one coming.
Randisicimo is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Randisicimo. Scantling does a little dance to reset his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Scantling misses.
Scantling uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Randisicimo.
Scantling doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Scantling looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Scantling slips a jab from Randisicimo.
Scantling takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Scantling uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Randisicimo.
A combination from Scantling does no damage.
Scantling throws a body punch but Randisicimo moves out of range.
Randisicimo lands a slapping body shot.
Scantling throws a poor cross that misses
and Randisicimo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Randisicimo misses with a head kick.
Scantling tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Randisicimo was well out of range. Poor timing from Scantling.
Scantling takes a swing at Randisicimo's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from Randisicimo.
Randisicimo thumps Scantling with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Randisicimo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Scantling misses the jab.
Randisicimo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Randisicimo thinks about countering with a head kick.
Scantling keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Randisicimo digs a good hook to Scantling's body.
Randisicimo throws a head kick that misses.
Scantling ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Randisicimo.
Randisicimo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Scantling.
Randisicimo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scantling moves away.
Randisicimo looks to score with a jab to the body but Scantling is just out of range.
Scantling lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Randisicimo throws a body punch but Scantling moves out of range.
Scantling throws out a counter right but Randisicimo avoids it with no problem.
Randisicimo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Randisicimo misses the target.
Randisicimo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A punch combination from Randisicimo misses.
Randisicimo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Randisicimo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Randisicimo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A jab lands there for Scantling.
Crunch! Randisicimo slams his shin into Scantling's torso.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scantling loads up on a big right hand but Randisicimo slips the punch.
Randisicimo throws a head kick that misses.
Randisicimo loads up on a big right hand but Scantling slips the punch.
Randisicimo is looking to wear down Scantling with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Scantling uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Randisicimo has time to react.
Randisicimo tries a head kick but it misses.
Randisicimo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Scantling lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Randisicimo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Scantling's hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randisicimo throws a head kick but Scantling moves out of range.
Randisicimo misses with a straight left.
Scantling lands a nice looking body shot.
Randisicimo is breathing heavily.
Randisicimo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Scantling counters with a straight right hand.
Randisicimo takes one to the chin there.
 Randisicimo is rocked!
Scantling darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Oh Randisicimo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Scantling lands a right hook to the body.
Randisicimo bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Scantling comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Randisicimo falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Randisicimo was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Erick Scantling!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Teague Shannon (ranked 5436 p4p, 1316 weight class) and Dennis Frost (ranked 520 p4p, 184 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Teague Shannon has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Teague Shannon seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Teague Shannon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dennis Frost!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shannon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Frost in his tracks.
Shannon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Frost counters with a nice uppercut.
Shannon throws a looping overhand right but Frost ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Frost was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Frost has Shannon up against the cage in a clinch.
Frost blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shannon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Frost fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shannon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Frost backwards.
Shannon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Frost blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shannon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shannon misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Shannon.
Shannon throws a head punch that misses.
Shannon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Frost blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frost throws a head punch that misses.
Shannon lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost blocking some punches.
Shannon scores with a shoulder strike.
Shannon throws a punch but it's blocked by Frost.
Shannon swings wildly with an uppercut but Frost uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shannon throws a head punch that misses.
Shannon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shannon swings wildly with an uppercut but Frost uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frost is trying to break the clinch but Shannon is controlling him.
Frost blocks an uppercut.
Shannon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Frost wants to get back to striking at distance but Shannon won't allow it.
Shannon working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Shannon.
Shannon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Frost looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shannon has Frost pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shannon swings wildly with an uppercut but Frost uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shannon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Frost blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frost blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Shannon.
Frost blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shannon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shannon.
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 nice left hand lands by Shannon.
Shannon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Frost tries to break free but Shannon pushes him back against the cage.
Shannon tries to throw a body punch but Frost avoids it by throwing Shannon back against the cage.
Frost lands a hook that snaps the head of Shannon backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shannon.
Frost makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Frost lands a body shot.
Shannon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shannon prevents a body shot from Frost.
Shannon misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shannon.
Shannon has a couple of punches blocked by Frost.
Shannon has a couple of punches blocked by Frost.
Frost lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Frost scores with a nice short uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Shannon throws a punch but it's blocked by Frost.
Shannon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shannon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Frost fails to pull guard.
Shannon blocking some punches.
Frost blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shannon throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shannon swings wildly with an uppercut but Frost uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shannon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frost blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shannon lands a nice uppercut.
Frost successfully pulls guard.
Frost is looking to cinch up a triangle. Shannon throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Frost's body to avoid the submission. Frost has instead reached around Shannon's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Frost arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dennis Frost!
A relieved looking Dennis Frost thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Munhoz (ranked 1426 p4p, 2336 weight class) and Matth Thibodeaux (ranked 192 p4p, 302 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Alex Munhoz has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Alex Munhoz seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alex Munhoz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Matth Thibodeaux!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Dirk Anderson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses.
Munhoz tries for a takedown but Thibodeaux circles away easily
and Thibodeaux counters with a stiff right hand.
Munhoz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Munhoz passes to side control.
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Munhoz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thibodeaux keeps working.
Thibodeaux really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Munhoz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munhoz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thibodeaux, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Thibodeaux's face as Munhoz controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munhoz tries to move to mount but Thibodeaux blocks the move with his legs.
Munhoz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Thibodeaux has escaped the position, nice work there.
Munhoz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Thibodeaux is looking for a sweep.
Munhoz remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Munhoz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Thibodeaux is trying to improve his position.
Munhoz looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Munhoz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thibodeaux, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munhoz advances to mount.
Munhoz looking to control but Thibodeaux is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Thibodeaux is desperately trying to improve his position but Munhoz has a good base and remains in mount.
Thibodeaux bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Munhoz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Munhoz passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Thibodeaux!
Munhoz avoids the attempt from Thibodeaux to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munhoz wants to take his opponent's back but Thibodeaux doesn't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Munhoz wants to finish this one by submission but Thibodeaux is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Munhoz.
Thibodeaux is looking to improve his position but Munhoz isn't that keen on the idea.
Munhoz is trying to take his opponent's back.
Munhoz moves to back control.
Munhoz is looking for the choke from the back position but Thibodeaux is controlling his hands well.
Thibodeaux fending off the submission attempt from Munhoz.
Munhoz has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Thibodeaux has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Munhoz keeps control of the position as Thibodeaux tries to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munhoz working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Thibodeaux is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Munhoz has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Thibodeaux taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alex Munhoz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sam Hiro Iwaga Genochin (ranked 1309 p4p, 1433 weight class) and Patrick Deringer (ranked 77 p4p, 83 weight class). Iwaga Genochin kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Majinahanashi. Sam Hiro Iwaga Genochin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sam Hiro Iwaga Genochin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Patrick Deringer!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Sandra Marshall and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deringer gets caught flat footed, as Iwaga Genochin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Iwaga Genochin looking to pass the guard.
Deringer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Iwaga Genochin preventing the sweep.
Iwaga Genochin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Deringer's head.
Iwaga Genochin chips away with some ground and pound.
Iwaga Genochin trying to control but Deringer is working from the bottom.
Iwaga Genochin passes Deringer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iwaga Genochin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Deringer trying to hold on to Iwaga Genochin's head to control him but Iwaga Genochin postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iwaga Genochin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Iwaga Genochin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Deringer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Iwaga Genochin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Iwaga Genochin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Iwaga Genochin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Deringer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Iwaga Genochin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Deringer keeps working.
Deringer is defending against the submission attempts here by Iwaga Genochin.
Iwaga Genochin works his way into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iwaga Genochin working the ground and pound but Deringer is defending the strikes.
Iwaga Genochin scores with a couple of short elbows.
Iwaga Genochin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Deringer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Iwaga Genochin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Deringer keeps working.
Iwaga Genochin is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Deringer is trying to escape and Iwaga Genochin transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Deringer is forced to tap! Nice work there by Iwaga Genochin! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sam Hiro Iwaga Genochin!
After winning the bout, Sam Hiro Iwaga Genochin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Obi Ojo (ranked 965 p4p, 1724 weight class) and Clem Fandango (ranked 142 p4p, 248 weight class). Fandango has chosen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grp-hFT2_u0 as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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BJJ White Belt
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Cardio machine |
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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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Obi Ojo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Clem Fandango!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Sandra Marshall and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Ojo misses its intended target.
Ojo lands an overhand right.
Ojo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fandango steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ojo.
Fandango takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ojo misses with a body shot.
Ojo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fandango tries to clinch but Ojo moves out of range.
Ojo misses with a straight right.
Ojo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fandango scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fandango throws a chopping leg kick but Ojo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fandango defending well as Ojo loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Ojo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fandango tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ojo misses with an uppercut. Fandango saw that one coming.
Fandango is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fandango throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ojo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ojo misses the shot to the body.
Fandango throws a head kick that misses.
Ojo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fandango misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ojo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A head kick misses from Fandango.
Fandango throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fandango throws a head kick that misses.
Fandango moves into range and clinches up with Ojo.
Fandango misses with an elbow strike.
Fandango looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fandango blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fandango misses with a knee strike.
Ojo stalling the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ojo has Fandango pushed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ojo.
Fandango misses with an elbow strike.
Fandango tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ojo's elbow.
Ojo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ojo misses with some punches.
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!
Ojo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ojo.
Fandango blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fandango looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fandango putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ojo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fandango using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ojo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ojo working aggressively here.
Fandango misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ojo.
Ojo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ojo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fandango up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ojo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fandango tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ojo breaks the clinch.
Obi Ojo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fandango closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fandango turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fandango takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ojo misses with a right hand
and Fandango counters with an outside leg kick.
Fandango connects with an inside leg kick.
Ojo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fandango holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ojo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fandango backwards.
Ojo scores with a shot to the side of Fandango's head.
Fandango lands a knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fandango pushes off an throws an elbow but Ojo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fandango using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ojo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fandango throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ojo blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ojo has a couple of punches blocked by Fandango.
Fandango doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fandango tries to land knees in the clinch but Ojo avoids the damage to the body.
Ojo blocks an elbow strike.
Fandango looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ojo working aggressively here.
Fandango using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ojo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fandango is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ojo is defending well for now.
Ojo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fandango swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fandango throws the kick towards the body but Ojo avoids it.
Ojo with a hook.
A big left from Ojo misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fandango.
Ojo digs a good body shot into Fandango's ribs.
A big right from Ojo misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Obi Ojo dominated that round.
That's time! Ojo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ojo misses with a looping left.
Ojo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fandango sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fandango ducks under a wild hook from Ojo.
Fandango tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ojo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fandango tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick lands for Fandango.
Ojo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fandango blocks a jab.
Fandango throws a head kick but Ojo moves out of range.
Fandango steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ojo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fandango throws a leg kick
and Ojo counters with a straight right hand.
 It looks like Clem Fandango has been cut.
Fandango slips a straight right by Ojo.
A head kick by Fandango misses
and Ojo counters with a crisp right hand that drops Fandango! Ojo lets Fandango back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 Fandango is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ojo misses with a jab to the body
and Fandango counters with an outside leg kick.
Fandango is aggressively charging in as Ojo backs up avoiding any damage. Ojo tosses out a jab and Fandango runs right into it face first! Fandango is out cold! Ojo dropped down on all fours and is barking in Fandango's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Obi Ojo!
Obi Ojo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kakashi Hataki (ranked 2057 p4p, 524 weight class) and Frankie Venegas (ranked 222 p4p, 71 weight class). Frankie Venegas is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kakashi Hataki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Frankie Venegas !
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Michael Johnstone and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hataki.
Hataki has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Elite Island Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Kakashi Hataki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Venegas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hataki.
Hataki lands with a nice body punch.
Hataki throws a lazy right hand but Venegas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Venegas tries to counter it with a takedown but Hataki pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hataki slaps away a takedown attempt from Venegas , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hataki feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Venegas wants to get back to his feet but Hataki is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hataki trying to control but Venegas is working from the bottom.
Hataki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hataki working some strikes from top position.
Hataki preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Venegas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hataki.
Venegas scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Hataki throws a body shot but no joy.
Venegas on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice sprawl there from Venegas as Hataki shoots in.
Hataki swings for the body but Venegas moves out of range.
And Venegas tries to counter it with a takedown but Hataki pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Venegas shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Venegas was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Venegas cracks Hataki with a big elbow.
It looks like Kakashi Hataki has been cut.
Hataki is looking to reverse the position.
Hataki is trying to work for a sweep but Venegas has mounted him!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hataki is squirming around, avoiding Venegas 's attempts to control the action.
Venegas pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hataki gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hataki makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hataki.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Venegas trying to control the position from guard on top but Hataki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Venegas is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Venegas controls from within his opponent's guard.
Venegas postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hataki is rocked!
Hataki will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Venegas distracts Hataki with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Oh Hataki is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hataki on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hataki tries to get out of the position.
Venegas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hataki has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Venegas is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hataki.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Venegas landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kakashi Hataki's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Venegas lands a big left to the face of Hataki, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Venegas and another - Hataki is out! Venegas stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Frankie Venegas !
Frankie Venegas took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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