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The Island Season 13, 135 lbs, Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Darren Dalton (ranked 3369 p4p, 871 weight class) and Sam Hiro Iwaga Genochin (ranked 173 p4p, 40 weight class). Iwaga Genochin has chosen Majinahanashi as his entrance music. Darren Dalton 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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Darren Dalton!
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, Sam Hiro Iwaga Genochin!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iwaga Genochin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dalton.
A jab from Iwaga Genochin finds it's way through Dalton's defenses.
Dalton tries a head kick but it misses.
Iwaga Genochin connects with a nice looking jab.
Dalton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dalton misses with an attempted mid kick.
Iwaga Genochin dodges the punch combination from Dalton.
Iwaga Genochin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dalton throws a head kick but Iwaga Genochin moves out of range.
Dalton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dalton throws a half hearted mid kick.
Darren Dalton 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.
Dalton throws a series of punches but Iwaga Genochin moves out of range.
Iwaga Genochin connects with a leg kick.
Iwaga Genochin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dalton throws a sloppy head kick and Iwaga Genochin moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iwaga Genochin throws a body kick that misses.
Iwaga Genochin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dalton tries a head kick but it misses.
Dalton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick by Dalton misses
letting Iwaga Genochin counter with a right hand.
Iwaga Genochin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dalton.
Iwaga Genochin connects with a body shot.
Iwaga Genochin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A solid leg kick lands there for Iwaga Genochin.
Iwaga Genochin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dalton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Iwaga Genochin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dalton's knee momentarily.
Dalton throws a head kick that misses.
Iwaga Genochin with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Dalton.
Iwaga Genochin jabs Dalton right on the nose. Dalton blinks but takes it well.
Dalton misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iwaga Genochin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dalton at a distance.
Dalton throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Iwaga Genochin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dalton looks to land a body kick but Iwaga Genochin moved away.
Iwaga Genochin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dalton is out of range and Iwaga Genochin settles back down.
Iwaga Genochin sizes up Dalton with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dalton throws a head kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Iwaga Genochin! But no joy.
Iwaga Genochin lands a jab to the head.
Dalton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Iwaga Genochin to counter with a crisp jab.
Iwaga Genochin looks to score with a jab to the body but Dalton is just out of range.
Iwaga Genochin stuns Dalton with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dalton misses with a few strikes there.
Dalton is looking to chop away at Iwaga Genochin's legs.
Dalton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dalton throws a sloppy head kick and Iwaga Genochin moves out of range easily.
Iwaga Genochin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Iwaga Genochin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Iwaga Genochin misses with a few strikes there.
Dalton went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dalton throws a sloppy head kick and Iwaga Genochin moves out of range easily.
Iwaga Genochin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dalton throws a head kick but Iwaga Genochin moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Iwaga Genochin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dalton takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dalton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Iwaga Genochin counters with a stiff right hand.
Dalton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Iwaga Genochin counters with a thumping low kick.
Dalton walks into a stiff left hand from Iwaga Genochin.
Dalton misses with a shot to the body
and Iwaga Genochin counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Iwaga Genochin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
 Dalton is rocked!
Iwaga Genochin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dalton in his tracks.
Oh Dalton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dalton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Iwaga Genochin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dalton misses with a head kick.
Iwaga Genochin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Iwaga Genochin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dalton had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dalton throws a sloppy head kick
and Iwaga Genochin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dalton is breathing heavily.
Iwaga Genochin lands a nice shot that snaps Dalton's head back.
Dalton looks up at the clock. Bad move! Iwaga Genochin lands a right hand from hell, dropping Dalton. Iwaga Genochin pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Hiro Iwaga Genochin!
A very excited looking Sam Hiro Iwaga Genochin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nightey Knights (ranked 1362 p4p, 1972 weight class) and Aki Muhammad (ranked 66 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nightey Knights!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Aki Muhammad!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knights fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Knights lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
 It looks like Aki Muhammad has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Muhammad.
Muhammad paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Knights pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knights definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Muhammad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Muhammad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Muhammad slips under a jab.
Muhammad looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Muhammad slips under a jab from Knights.
Muhammad looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Muhammad darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Knights throws a right hand that misses
letting Muhammad counter with a right hand.
Muhammad blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Muhammad! But no joy.
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!
Muhammad takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Muhammad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knights.
Muhammad takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Muhammad looks to throw the jab but Knights is out of range.
Knights is looking to counter the offense by Muhammad and move into the clinch.
Knights displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Muhammad throws out the jab.
Muhammad connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Knights momentarily.
Knights lands a jab-cross combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Knights keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knights misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Muhammad scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Muhammad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muhammad takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
 Muhammad is rocked!
Knights finds Muhammad's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Muhammad flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Knights lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Muhammad will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nightey Knights!
After winning the bout, Nightey Knights 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kenton Tracks (ranked 2518 p4p, 1297 weight class) and Bill King (ranked 137 p4p, 64 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kenton Tracks!
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, Bill King!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, David Hoff and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King doesn't manage to clinch there - Tracks circles away.
Tracks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Tracks.
King moves to clinch but Tracks breaks away
and Tracks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tracks lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tracks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tracks seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
King looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tracks scoring well with a low kick there.
Tracks throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tracks sets himself, and King steps forward looking for the clinch! Tracks avoids it this time.
King stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tracks.
Tracks throws a front kick aimed at King's knee but King avoids it well.
King tries to clinch
and Tracks counters with a one-two to the body.
King tries to clinch up.
A counter left hand to the body from Tracks misses its target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King tries to clinch
and Tracks counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
King uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tracks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tracks.
King tries to clinch but Tracks moves away
and Tracks counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
King fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tracks missing with a left hand there. King was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
King fails with an attempt to clinch.
King tries to clinch but Tracks moves out of range.
It looked like Tracks was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
King fails in his attempt to clinch.
King tries to clinch but Tracks is having none of it.
Tracks circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tracks counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tracks throws a low kick but King moves out of range easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as King checks a leg kick.
King tries to clinch there but Tracks circles away.
King closes the distance but Tracks moves to the side
and Tracks counters with a one-two to the body.
King tries to clinch there but Tracks circles away.
King tries to close the distance and clinch but Tracks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
King throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tracks counters with a left and a right that stings King.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King wants to clinch up but Tracks keeps it at a distance.
King wants to clinch.
Tracks swats away the attempt to clinch by King.
King tries to clinch there but Tracks circles away.
We've been told by Tracks's head coaches at All Elite Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tracks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tracks misses with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King wants to clinch up but Tracks keeps it at a distance.
King tries to clinch but Tracks is having none of it.
Tracks fires out a quick counter leg kick but King just manages to avoid it.
King doesn't manage to clinch there - Tracks circles away.
As King looks to move away, Tracks throws a big counter combo but King just gets out of the way.
King misses with an uppercut. Tracks saw that one coming.
Tracks throws a big counter combination but King scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
King tries to clinch but Tracks is having none of it.
Tracks was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tracks.
Tracks attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tracks lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and King has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from King and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
King tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tracks throws a low kick but King avoids it.
King is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
King avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
King tries to clinch up
and Tracks counters with a series of strikes. King will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tracks dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on King. That did some damage!
Tracks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tracks stalks King and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into King's face. King staggers backwards, shaken.
King doesn't manage to clinch there - Tracks circles away.
Tracks circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Tracks on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tracks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tracks is working the combinations to good effect here.
King wants to clinch but Tracks slips to the side
and King takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
King tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tracks counters with a series of strikes. King will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King moves in looking to clinch but Tracks pushes him off.
Tracks throws a leg kick that misses.
King slips under a jab from Tracks.
King closes the distance but Tracks moves to the side
and Tracks counters with a nice uppercut.
Tracks pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces King back to the cage. Tracks follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Tracks swats away the attempt to clinch by King.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tracks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tracks misses with a looping left.
King tries to clinch there but Tracks circles away.
Bill King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tracks throws a right hand that King ducks under and follows up with a left that King also avoids with ease.
King closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tracks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kenton Tracks dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
King tries to clinch up but Tracks circles away and keeps his distance.
Tracks appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tracks tries to bum rush King with a series of wild strikes but King uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
King fails in his attempt to clinch.
King fails with an attempt to clinch.
King fails with an attempt to clinch.
King tries to clinch but Tracks is having none of it.
Tracks stuns King with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
King fails with an attempt to clinch.
King closes the distance but Tracks moves to the side
enabling Tracks to counter with a crisp jab.
King tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tracks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King is looking to clinch.
King wants to clinch up but Tracks keeps it at a distance.
Tracks swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
King closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tracks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tracks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that King can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
King tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tracks counters with a one-two to the body.
King tries to clinch there but Tracks circles away.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but King might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Tracks has got the better of the exchanges.
King wants to clinch.
King fails with an attempt to clinch.
King fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tracks appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
King closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tracks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
King tries to close the distance and clinch but Tracks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
King is looking to clinch but Tracks is avoiding it.
That kick from Tracks tenderised King's leg. King is trying to keep his angry face on.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tracks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
King fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Tracks was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tracks circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tracks moves away.
King looks to clinch
and Tracks counters with a two punch combo.
Kenton Tracks is winning the standup battle so far.
Tracks swats away the attempt to clinch by King.
King ducks right into an uppercut from Tracks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tracks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tracks throws a quick inside leg kick.
King tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tracks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tracks throws a right hand that King ducks under and follows up with a left that King also avoids with ease.
Tracks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
King closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tracks counters with a nice uppercut.
King tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tracks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King tries to clinch up but Tracks circles away and keeps his distance.
King tries to clinch but Tracks moves out of range.
King darts in trying to clinch
and Tracks counters with a three punch combo that has King backing up. King nods at Tracks to acknowledge the strikes.
King darts in trying to clinch
enabling Tracks to counter with a crisp jab.
King is looking to clinch but Tracks is avoiding it.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tracks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
King is looking to clinch.
King tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tracks counters with a nice body shot.
Tracks lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tracks throws a right and a left that both miss.
King wants to clinch
and Tracks makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
King wants to clinch.
Tracks swats away the attempt to clinch by King.
Tracks circles away from the clinch attempt.
King closes the distance but Tracks moves to the side
and Tracks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tracks keeps the fight on the outside.
King checks a leg kick nicely.
Tracks takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
King darts in trying to clinch
letting Tracks counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kenton Tracks dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Tracks throws a hook but King blocks it.
King looks to clinch
and Tracks counters with a thumping low kick.
King tries to clinch but Tracks is having none of it.
King moves to clinch but Tracks breaks away
and Tracks counters with a series of strikes. King will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tracks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
King tries to clinch up
and Tracks counters with a series of strikes. King will be more careful next time no doubt.
King is looking to clinch.
Tracks throws a chopping leg kick but King manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tracks circles away from the clinch attempt.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tracks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
King tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tracks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tracks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but King circles away quickly and effectively.
Tracks throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tracks misses with a few strikes there.
Tracks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tracks throws out a leg kick but King moves out of range and Tracks only half commits.
The fight stays on the outside here - King looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick misses from Tracks.
King tries to close the distance and clinch but Tracks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
King tries to clinch there but Tracks circles away.
Tracks was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tracks circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tracks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
King moves in looking to clinch but Tracks pushes him off.
Tracks is looking for a counter combo.
King misses with a body punch
and Tracks counters with a three punch combo that has King backing up. King nods at Tracks to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice shot by Tracks.
Tracks scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tracks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tracks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
King wants to clinch.
King tries to clinch but Tracks is having none of it.
Tracks circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Tracks on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
King tries to clinch up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King tries to clinch but Tracks is having none of it.
Tracks circles away from the clinch attempt.
King tries to clinch there but Tracks circles away.
Danga de danga de dang - Tracks scores with a four punch combination!
Tracks fails to land with a series of punches.
King misses with an uppercut.
A quick step to the side and Tracks tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kenton Tracks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
King moves in looking to clinch but Tracks pushes him off.
Tracks wants to land a leg kick but King is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
King tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
King tries to clinch up.
Tracks throws a body shot but no joy.
King tries to clinch up.
King is looking to clinch.
Tracks misses with a double jab.
King fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tracks avoids the body shot from King.
Tracks seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
King wants to clinch up but Tracks keeps it at a distance.
Tracks circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tracks counters with a nice low kick that buckles King's knee momentarily.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tracks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tracks throws a low kick but King avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tracks counters with a nice uppercut.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
King tries to clinch but Tracks moves out of range.
Tracks keeps the fight on the outside.
King ducks under a wild hook from Tracks.
King tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tracks seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tracks circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tracks counters with a series of strikes. King will be more careful next time no doubt.
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!
King dodges the punch combination from Tracks.
King tries to close the distance and clinch but Tracks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
King tries to close the distance and clinch but Tracks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bill King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kenton Tracks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
King throws a shot from downtown. Tracks moves away and avoids it.
Tracks feinted there with a counter leg kick.
King throws a poor cross that misses
and Tracks counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenton Tracks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tracks has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Kenton Tracks!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Kenton Tracks!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Kenton Tracks!
Kenton Tracks wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Davey Hilton Jr (ranked 921 p4p, 3319 weight class) and Tobey Heelan (ranked 42 p4p, 172 weight class). Tobey Heelan will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Davey Hilton Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tobey Heelan!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Peter Branson and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Heelan. Hilton Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Heelan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hilton Jr.
Hilton Jr is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Heelan.
Heelan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hilton Jr backs up against the cage.
Heelan throws a one two combo.
Heelan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Heelan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A shot to the body from Heelan misses
and Hilton Jr decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Heelan's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heelan keeping moving, preventing Hilton Jr from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hilton Jr postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Heelan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hilton Jr, into his guard.
Hilton Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Heelan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Heelan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hilton Jr has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Hilton Jr is trying to keep Heelan in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hilton Jr working for a triangle but Heelan defends it easily.
Hilton Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Heelan defends well.
Hilton Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Heelan defends well.
Hilton Jr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hilton Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heelan content to stall in guard here.
Heelan is posturing up here but Hilton Jr has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Heelan tries to roll out but it's too tight and Heelan has to tap! Slick submission there by Hilton Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Davey Hilton Jr!
A victorious Davey Hilton Jr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Steven Seagull (ranked 2704 p4p, 956 weight class) and Aljamain Sterling (ranked 144 p4p, 46 weight class). Sterling is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I Love. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Steven Seagull!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Aljamain Sterling!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seagull swings for the body but Sterling moves out of range.
Sterling has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Sterling dives in and grabs Seagull's left leg, looking for a takedown. Seagull pushes down on Sterling's head and hops out.
Seagull lands a nice hook to Sterling's body. Sterling takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sterling drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sterling thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Seagull prevents Sterling from improving position.
Seagull tries to buck Sterling off but Sterling is having none of it.
Seagull manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Seagull lands strikes from half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sterling trying to control here.
Seagull wants to work for an arm triangle but Sterling is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Seagull wants to work for an arm triangle but Sterling is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seagull is looking for a kimura but Sterling is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Seagull to get the leverage.
Seagull definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Seagull connects with a nice short shot to Sterling's temple.
Sterling actively working from the bottom here.
Sterling has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Seagull. Oh but Sterling has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Seagull goes limp - he's gone! Sterling jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Aljamain Sterling!
Aljamain Sterling gave a mention to Highland Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Robby Fowel (ranked 1185 p4p, 2258 weight class) and Joaquim Caetano (ranked 57 p4p, 0 weight class). Joaquim Caetano has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Robby Fowel's chin.
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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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Robby Fowel!
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, Joaquim Caetano!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Santiago Holmes and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caetano shoots in looking for a takedown. Fowel tries to sprawl out of it but Caetano keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fowel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fowel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fowel wants it to stay on the feet.
Caetano looks to land a right hand but Fowel moved out of range.
Fowel half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Caetano shoots in but Fowel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Robby Fowel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joaquim Caetano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fowel scores with a takedown into Caetano's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fowel trying to control but Caetano is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Caetano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fowel defends well.
Fowel drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Caetano dives on top into guard.
Fowel 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.
Fowel working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fowel can't keep his opponent in guard - Caetano advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fowel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Caetano pulls his head out easily.
Caetano is trying to control the action in half guard but Fowel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fowel moves into full guard.
Caetano looking to pass the guard.
Fowel looking for a sweep. Not yet Fowel, not yet.
Fowel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fowel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Caetano looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caetano trying to control the position from guard on top but Fowel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fowel is looking for a triangle but Caetano pushes his legs off easily.
Fowel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Caetano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Caetano looking to pass the guard.
Fowel keeping moving, preventing Caetano from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Caetano drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fowel dives on top into guard.
Fowel wants to control from the top but Caetano keeps moving.
Caetano looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Our spies down at at LAFC Training Center inform us that Caetano has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Caetano looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Caetano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Caetano has his feet on Fowel's thighs here. He's pushed Fowel off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Fowel screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joaquim Caetano!
During a confident post fight interview, Joaquim Caetano thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Michel Santos (ranked 1756 p4p, 1755 weight class) and Colby Brown (ranked 91 p4p, 90 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Michel Santos!
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, Colby Brown!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Winston Alpacca and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Santos.
Santos looks for a takedown but Brown sprawls well.
Santos changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Brown looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Santos working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Brown tries to pass to full mount but Santos defends it.
Santos keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Santos is defending against the submission attempts here by Brown.
Brown is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Santos works his way to full guard. Good work.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Santos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Brown postures up.
Brown trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
Brown postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown won't allow Santos to sweep him here.
Brown postures up in Santos's guard and throws a big left but Santos blocks it.
Santos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brown looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Santos is keeping the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Santos throws a series of punches but Brown moves out of range.
Brown is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
No luck for Santos with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michel Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brown pinned against the cage. Brown gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Brown now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Brown shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Brown showed some decent athleticism there.
Brown stalling.
Santos is trying to maintain the position but Brown is very close to passing his half guard.
Santos definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Santos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brown.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Brown's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Brown's back!
Brown can't escape the position.
Santos is looking to control Brown but Brown is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Brown rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Santos trying to pass the guard but Brown defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown looking for submissions off his back.
Brown wants to improve his position but Santos is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Colby Brown dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Brown shoots in for a takedown but Santos shows good takedown defense.
Santos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brown as he avoids it easily.
Santos throws a combination that misses
and Brown counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Brown.
Santos keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
Colby Brown has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brown trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Santos is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Santos doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Brown paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Santos - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Michel Santos!
Michel Santos was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kodiyak Redd (ranked 875 p4p, 4578 weight class) and Dan Baker (ranked 41 p4p, 0 weight class). Dan Baker will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kodiyak Redd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dan Baker!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Daniel Franklin and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baker avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Baker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Redd avoids it really well and circles away.
Redd seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Baker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Baker tries to close the distance and clinch but Redd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Redd swats away the attempt to clinch by Baker.
Redd shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Baker is trying to defend but Redd finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redd passes into side control, despite Baker's attempt to control the position.
Baker is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Redd's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker won't allow Redd to pass to mount.
Baker desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Redd connects with a nice short shot to Baker's temple.
Baker is rocked!
Redd controlling the action here.
Baker is still in real trouble! Can Redd finish him?
Redd lands a big elbow - Baker is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Redd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kodiyak Redd!
A victorious Kodiyak Redd thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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