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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jota Be (ranked 2642 p4p, 195 weight class) and Richard Feynman (ranked 334 p4p, 33 weight class). Richard Feynman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt Excellent boxer Experienced |
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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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jota Be! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Richard Feynman! The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Santiago Holmes and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Feynman scores with a punch to the head. It looks like Jota Be has been cut. Feynman slips under a jab. A big left from Be misses. Feynman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
It looks like Richard Feynman has been cut. Good exchange - Feynman coming out on top. Jota Be seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Be misses with a body shot
and Feynman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Be blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Feynman. Be takes an elbow to the forehead. A nice glancing elbow lands by Feynman. Be is rocked! Jota Be's cut is getting worse. Be working hard to break the clinch. Be blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Be misses with a short punch on the inside. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Be throws a punch but it's blocked by Feynman. Be is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Be trying to control the position but instead, Feynman has worked for underhooks and has pushed Be into the cage. A nice right hand lands inside from Feynman. Jota Be's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Feynman pushes off an throws an elbow but Be leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Feynman working aggressively here.
Be is trying to break the clinch but Feynman has him pressed against the cage. Be is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Nice elbow from Feynman. Be blocking some punches.
Be definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Feynman misses with some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Be lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Be breaks the clinch.
Be is looking to land body kicks. Be throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Be avoids the body shot from Feynman.
Be ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Feynman walks into a straight right hand from Be. Feynman scores with a jab. Be acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Feynman forces Be back against the cage and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round. 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! Be stalling in the clinch but Feynman improves position. Feynman scores with an uppercut up the middle. A shot in the inside from Feynman. Feynman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Feynman lands a left hand.
Jeez, Jota Be's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked. Be throws a punch but it's blocked by Feynman. A short uppercut from Feynman. Oh Be is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Feynman scores with a nice hook to the head. Be is trying to force a seperation but Feynman has the dominant position. Feynman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Feynman dips a shoulder and cracks Be with a mighty uppercut! Be falls back against the cage and Feynman unloads with a barrage of strikes! Be is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Feynman screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Feynman! Richard Feynman seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brendan Baddock (ranked 1317 p4p, 1405 weight class) and Qing Wu (ranked 40 p4p, 212 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ White Belt Solid boxing Very strong |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Brendan Baddock! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Qing Wu! The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Baddock at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Baddock misses with a wild combination.
Wu slips a jab from Baddock. Baddock goes for a high kick. It partially lands. It looks like Qing Wu has been cut. Wu avoids the head kick by Baddock.
Baddock showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wu.
Wu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Baddock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baddock cracks Wu with a good jab. Wu slips under a jab. Baddock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wu was well out of range. Poor timing from Baddock. Baddock lands a nice hook to Wu's body. Wu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Wu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Baddock has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. It looks like Brendan Baddock has been cut. Wu slips under a jab. Baddock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wu manages to avoid it. Wu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Baddock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wu was well out of range. Poor timing from Baddock.
That's one minute gone in the round. Baddock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Wu lands with a hook. Baddock tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Wu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baddock.
Wu catches Baddock napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Baddock to the canvas!
Wu sitting in guard here, content to control. This has been an exciting period of action! Wu's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wu landing with the ground and pound. Wu passes Baddock's left leg - he's now in half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Wu perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Wu prevents Baddock from improving his position. Wu controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wu works his way into full mount! Baddock is looking to get to half guard. Wu controlling the pace for now. Baddock tries to hold on but Wu pushes him away. Wu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Wu misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wu thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. Baddock tries to hold on but Wu pushes him away. Baddock is bucking up trying to escape but Wu cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Wu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Wu lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Brendan Baddock's cut is getting worse. Wu controlling his opponent. Wu sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! Wu landing strikes from the mount and Baddock is in trouble! Jeez, Brendan Baddock's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Brendan Baddock's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Qing Wu! Qing Wu spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shaun Fistle (ranked 1805 p4p, 1070 weight class) and Calvin Green (ranked 268 p4p, 160 weight class). Green has chosen Kingslayer as his entrance music. Calvin Green has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 cm 27 270 5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt Excellent boxer Very quick |
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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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Shaun Fistle! 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, Calvin Green! The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Peter Branson and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Fistle takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. It looks like Calvin Green has been cut. Green looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. The fighters circling - Green throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Fistle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Green. Fistle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Fistle scores with a jab. Green acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Fistle blocks a jab. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Fistle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Green. Fistle jabs at Green's body. Green walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Fistle scores with the left hand. Green knows he should have avoided that one. Green cracks Fistle with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Fistle blocks a jab. This has been an exciting period of action! Green looks to land a left hand but Fistle moved out of range nicely. Green misses with an uppercut. Fistle saw that one coming. Fistle fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Fistle defending well as Green loads up on a big left hand. Fistle lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. That has opened up Calvin Green's cut even more. Fistle cracks Green with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Green throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Green walks straight into a right hand from Fistle - that's dropped him! Fistle jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Green from any more punishment! Green complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Shaun Fistle! A relieved looking Shaun Fistle 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Isle (ranked 969 p4p, 1996 weight class) and Jackson Silva (ranked 147 p4p, 287 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Thomas Isle! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jackson Silva! The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Dirk Anderson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Silva moves out of range as Isle strikes. Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Isle has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Silva moves out of range as Isle strikes. Isle drops Silva with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Silva looks back up at him and smiles so Isle waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
It looks like Jackson Silva has been cut. Thomas Isle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Isle ducks down and throws a hook to the body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Silva closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Isle to the mat! Isle manages to get full guard. Isle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Silva looking to pass the guard. Silva keeps trying to improve his position. Silva prevents Isle from getting back to his feet. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Silva works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Silva thows a huge punch but Isle dodges it nicely.
Isle is trying to stand back up but Silva is controlling him
Silva works his way into side control. Silva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Silva trying to control the position but Isle is working away. Silva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Isle is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Isle keeps working. Isle stops Silva from passing to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Silva tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Isle is not content to let Silva control the position. Silva tries to advance to mount but Isle denies him. Silva wants to control but Isle is keeping him busy. Silva tries to advance to mount but can't. Silva has hold of Isle's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Isle seems comfortable defending it but Silva has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Isle is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Isle is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Silva couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jackson Silva!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eli Vieira (ranked 2007 p4p, 714 weight class) and John Bell (ranked 289 p4p, 113 weight class). John Bell will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eli Vieira! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Bell! The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bell slaps away a takedown attempt from Vieira, before circling back to the center of the mat. Bell is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Vieira with a body shot. Vieira scores with a shot to the body.
Vieira dives in for a single leg takedown but Bell sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Bell lands a shoulder strike. Bell lands with a light punch inside. Vieira is looking for a takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eli Vieira. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Bell lands on the inside with an uppercut. Bell lands a right hand. Bell lands a right hand. Bell lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Still in the clinch, Bell scores with a nice short uppercut. Bell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Vieira is rocked! Bell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vieira backwards. Oh Vieira is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Vieira is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bell gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Bell lands with a short shot to the head. Bell is pushing Vieira up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Bell unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Vieira! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Bell is unloading with more strikes now! Vieira drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Bell! John Bell seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fotu Veainu (ranked 1126 p4p, 1838 weight class) and Igor Blancho (ranked 169 p4p, 68 weight class). The key to victory for Fotu Veainu has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Fotu Veainu! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Igor Blancho! The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Daniel Franklin and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Veainu's corner calls for a 1-2. Veainu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Blancho tries for a takedown but Veainu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Blancho darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Veainu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Blancho throwing shots but Veainu is blocking nicely. Blancho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Veainu keeps working. Veainu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Blancho winds up and cracks Veainu with a swinging punch to the side of the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Veainu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Blancho working Veainu over with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round. Veainu looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Veainu wants to control but Blancho is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Blancho trying to control the action but Veainu is working from the bottom. Blancho is thwarting Veainu's attempts to control the position. Blancho passes to full mount! Blancho lands a big shot there that rocks Veainu but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Veainu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Blancho lands a couple of good shots and Veainu has given up his back, trying to escape the position! My spies in Elite Island Gym inform me that Blancho has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends! Blancho is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Veainu is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Igor Blancho!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Felix Valero (ranked 1515 p4p, 1196 weight class) and Iulian Simionescu (ranked 229 p4p, 182 weight class). Iulian Simionescu 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 heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Felix Valero! 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, Iulian Simionescu! The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Santiago Holmes and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Simionescu moves out of range of the strikes. A punch combination from Simionescu misses. As Simionescu tries to get set, Valero tries to push him back and clinch up but Simionescu manages to avoid the attempt. Valero throws a nice looking combination but Simionescu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Valero throws a left and a right that both miss
and Simionescu counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Simionescu. Simionescu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valero lands with a light punch inside. Simionescu misses with a hook from the clinch. Valero blocks an uppercut.
Simionescu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. It looks like Felix Valero has been cut. Valero has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Simionescu misses with the head strike.
Valero blocks a body shot from Simionescu. Valero blocks a body shot from Simionescu. Valero using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Simionescu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Simionescu. Valero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valero has a couple of punches blocked by Simionescu.
Valero working aggressively here.
Simionescu tries a body shot but Valero blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Valero.
That's one minute gone in the round. Valero prevents a body shot from Simionescu. Simionescu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Simionescu tries a body shot but Valero blocks it.
Simionescu misses with a body punch.
Simionescu prevents a body shot from Valero. Simionescu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Valero. Simionescu scores with a shoulder strike. Simionescu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Simionescu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Simionescu breaks the clinch.
Valero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simionescu manages to avoid it. Simionescu wants to counter the offense by Valero and move into the clinch position. Valero misses with a jab, cross combination.
Simionescu steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Valero. Simionescu misses with a wild body shot. Valero misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Valero sets himself, and Simionescu steps forward looking for the clinch! Valero avoids it this time. Simionescu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Valero throws a head punch that misses. Simionescu lands with a short shot to the head. Simionescu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Valero throws a right and a left that both miss. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Valero gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Valero misses the shot to the body. Jab from Simionescu. Valero fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Simionescu wants to counter with a clinch but Valero pushes him away. Valero is breathing heavily. Simionescu throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Valero takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Simionescu clobbers Valero with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Valero moves forwards but Simionescu connects with a nice, crisp jab. Felix Valero's cut is getting worse. A slow jab from Valero misses its intended target. Nice defenses there by Simionescu. Simionescu feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Valero sprawling to the canvas! Valero rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Simionescu finish him?!
Valero is rocked! Simionescu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Valero misses with a hook
and Simionescu counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Simionescu. A right hook to the body lands for Simionescu.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Simionescu pushes Valero back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Simionescu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Nice straight punches there by Simionescu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Simionescu. Simionescu lands a body shot.
Valero with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Simionescu to score with a decent uppercut. Oh Valero is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Nice cross by Simionescu. Simionescu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Simionescu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valero. Valero seems to have got his legs back now. Valero moves away from the strike by Simionescu. Valero takes one to the side of the head.
Felix Valero's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Valero throws out a leg kick but Simionescu moves out of range and Valero only half commits. Simionescu slips a jab and a cross from Valero.
Valero misses with a straight right. Valero looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Simionescu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Simionescu wants to counter with a clinch but Valero pushes him away. A jab from Simionescu does it's job there. Valero looks to land a left hand but Simionescu moved out of range nicely. Simionescu dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Valero throws out a loose jab but Simionescu uses good head movement to avoid it. Simionescu feints a jab promting Valero to slip. Simionescu then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Valero slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Valero moves away from the strike by Simionescu. Valero lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Simionescu circles away quickly and effectively. Valero misses with a wild combination.
Simionescu tries to counter with a clinch but Valero shakes him off and moves away. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A jab from Simionescu misses. Valero throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Simionescu counters by moving into the clinch. Valero missing with knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iulian Simionescu dominated that round. The cut man is working on Felix Valero's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Valero throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Simionescu lands with a shot to the body. Iulian Simionescu seems to be getting the better of the standup. Simionescu checks a low kick from Valero. A slow jab from Valero misses its intended target. Valero throws a series of punches but Simionescu moves out of range. Valero misses with a wild body shot. Simionescu lands a lovely overhand right. Simionescu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Valero throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Felix Valero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Valero tries to bum rush Simionescu with a series of wild strikes but Simionescu uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Simionescu lands a left and a right that send Valero crashing to the mat, dazed. Simionescu thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Valero ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simionescu moves away. Simionescu slips a jab from Valero. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Simionescu in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Valero throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Simionescu. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Simionescu cracks Valero with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Jeez, Felix Valero's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked. Simionescu works Valero's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round. Simionescu throws a lazy right hand but Valero sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A jab from Valero misses. Simionescu cracks Valero with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Felix Valero's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Iulian Simionescu! After winning the bout, Iulian Simionescu 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 Zahn Dingo (ranked 481 p4p, 2123 weight class) and Paul Dirac (ranked 81 p4p, 296 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Zahn Dingo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Paul Dirac! The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Peter Branson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dirac keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dingo. Dingo sets himself, and Dirac steps forward looking for the clinch! Dingo avoids it this time. Dirac blocks a jab. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dirac. Dingo shrugs it off though. Dingo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Dingo throws an overhand right that lands on Dirac's shoulder, as Dirac tries to avoid the shot. Zahn Dingo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dirac closes the distance and pushes Dingo back into the cage. Dingo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dirac lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. It looks like Zahn Dingo has been cut. Dingo working aggressively here.
Dirac lands an elbow inside. Dirac blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dirac throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dirac just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dingo's brow. Dirac is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. A head punch on the inside from Dingo fails to land. Dingo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dirac blocks an uppercut.
Dingo manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action! Nice body kick from Dirac.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dingo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dirac. Dirac loads up on a big right hand but Dingo slips the punch. Dirac dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Dirac slips a straight right by Dingo. Dirac takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Dirac tries to clinch up. Dingo looks for the body kick but Dirac saw that one coming. Dingo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Dingo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dirac steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dingo. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dingo 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 Dirac has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dirac and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Dirac pushes Dingo up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dirac lands an elbow inside that Dingo shrugs off. Dirac comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Dingo takes an elbow to the forehead. Dirac cracks Dingo with a nice body shot. Dingo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dirac told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight. Dingo is breathing heavily. Dirac lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Dirac lands an elbow inside that Dingo shrugs off. Dirac connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dingo's face.
Dirac crunches a lovely knee into Dingo's ribcage. Dirac lands an elbow that stopped Dingo in his tracks for a moment. Dirac lands an elbow inside that Dingo shrugs off. Dirac lands an elbow just above Dingo 's eye. Dingo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Dirac lands an elbow just above Dingo 's eye. Zahn Dingo's cut is getting worse. Dirac connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dingo's face.
Dirac with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Dirac creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dingo's defenses. Dirac makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Nice body punch from Dirac - that landed with a thud.
Dingo can't break the clinch.
Dirac utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Dirac lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dingo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dirac lands an elbow just above Dingo 's eye. Zahn Dingo's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Dirac lands an elbow inside. Knees in the clinch landing for Dirac.
Dirac lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Dirac lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jeez, Zahn Dingo's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked. Dirac goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dirac lands an elbow just above Dingo 's eye.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Zahn Dingo's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Paul Dirac! Our winner, Paul Dirac, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Mcfaul (ranked 2438 p4p, 357 weight class) and Old Leg Tartakov (ranked 321 p4p, 63 weight class). Mcfaul comes into the arena with What's Poppin? blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Old Leg Tartakov enters the cage!
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BJJ White Belt Excellent boxer Experienced |
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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dustin Mcfaul! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Old Leg Tartakov! The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Winston Alpacca and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mcfaul scores with a sloppy right hand. Tartakov should have avoided that one. Mcfaul looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Tartakov darts in looking for a takedown but Mcfaul gets double underhooks and turns Tartakov into the cage. Tartakov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mcfaul throws out the jab. Mcfaul connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Tartakov slips under a jab from Mcfaul. Tartakov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Tartakov gets a takedown into half guard. Tartakov is pressing down on Mcfaul's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mcfaul is holding on for now. Mcfaul knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tartakov on the ground. Tartakov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Tartakov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tartakov looks to score some points with some ground and pound. It looks like Dustin Mcfaul has been cut. Tartakov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mcfaul's head. Mcfaul won't allow Tartakov to pass to mount. Tartakov moves nicely into side control. Tartakov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Tartakov grinds an elbow into Mcfaul's temple. Tartakov has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tartakov looking to control and managing it successfully. Tartakov wants to control the pace but Mcfaul is squirming around nicely. Tartakov looking to finish Mcfaul with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mcfaul! Tartakov postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Mcfaul is out cold - huge knockout for Tartakov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Old Leg Tartakov! Our winner, Old Leg Tartakov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sai Monu (ranked 1153 p4p, 1468 weight class) and Chris Abbott (ranked 176 p4p, 223 weight class). Chris Abbott will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sai Monu! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chris Abbott! The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Peter Branson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Abbott slips a jab from Monu. Monu has closed the distance and engaged Abbott in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Abbott scores with a nice short uppercut. Monu missing with knees to the body.
Abbott prevents a body shot from Monu. Monu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Monu throws a punch but it's blocked by Abbott. Abbott takes a knee to the side of the body. Monu blocking some punches.
Monu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A nice right hand lands inside from Abbott. Abbott blocks an elbow strike. Abbott avoiding damage as Monu throws knees to the body.
Abbott misses with a short punch on the inside. Monu lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Monu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Abbott dodges an elbow strike from Monu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Abbott has a couple of punches blocked by Monu.
Monu misses with the head strike.
Monu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Abbott backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round. Monu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Abbott backwards. With the fighters up against the cage, Monu throws an elbow but misses. Abbott looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Abbott lands a right hand. Monu lands with a short shot to the head. Abbott's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Monu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
I was talking to Monu's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Monu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Abbott prevents a body shot from Monu. Monu pushes Abbott back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Abbott blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Abbott blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Monu throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Monu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Abbott backwards. Monu lands a body punch. Monu lands a nice uppercut. Abbott throws a punch but it's blocked by Monu. Abbott throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Monus head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Abbott swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Monu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Abbotts head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Abbott swings wildly with an uppercut but Monu uses good head movement to avoid it. Monu tries a body shot but Abbott blocks it.
Monu stalling in the clinch but Abbott improves position. Monu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Abbott.
Monu lands an elbow inside that Abbott shrugs off. A short left from Monu. Monu misses with a punch on the inside.
Monu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Monu. Monu creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Monu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Abbott scores with a shot to the side of Monu's head. Abbott misses with a hook from the clinch. Abbott tries a body shot but Monu blocks it.
Abbott blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Abbott lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Monu backwards. Abbott misses with a hook to the ribs.
Abbott controlling the action here for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Monu misses with a knee to the head. Abbott managing to block the knees to the body from Monu.
Abbott managing to block the knees to the body from Monu.
Abbott lands a left hand that snaps the head of Monu backwards. Monu wants to stall.
Monu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Abbott lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Monu has a couple of punches blocked by Abbott.
Abbott lands a right hand. Monu tries to land knees in the clinch but Abbott avoids the damage to the body. Abbott misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Abbott.
Abbott working some nice short punches in the clinch. Abbott lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Monu backwards. A short right hand to the side of the head by Monu.
That's four minutes gone in the round. 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! Monu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Monu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Abbott stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Monu misses with a body punch.
Abbott on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Abbott blocks the elbow strike.
Monu missing with knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Monu landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Abbott lands a nice knee to the body. Abbott misses with a hook from the clinch. Abbott lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Monu backwards. Abbott lands a hook that snaps the head of Monu backwards. Monu misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A right handed body shot lands from Abbott.
Monu is breathing heavily. Abbott blocks an uppercut.
Abbott struggles to land a body shot inside as Monu controls his hands.
Abbott misses with a hook from the clinch. Abbott misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sai Monu dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Monu misses with a straight left. Sai Monu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Monu misses with an uppercut
and Abbott counters with a stiff right hand. Monu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Abbott swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. A looping hook to the body misses from Monu. Abbott does a little dance to reset his feet. Monu tries to keep at a distance but Abbott has taken the fight into the clinch. A short uppercut from Monu. Abbott lands with a left to the head. A right hook to the body lands for Abbott.
Abbott pushes Monu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. A nice left hand lands by Abbott.
Abbott lands with a left to the head. A short right from Abbott. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A quick uppercut on the inside from Abbott. Abbott lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Monu backwards. A short right from Abbott on the inside. Abbott lands with a short head shot on the inside. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Abbott avoiding damage as Monu throws knees to the body.
Abbott presses Monu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. A nice left hand lands by Abbott.
A right hand to the body from Abbott.
Abbott lands a shot to the body. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Abbott creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Abbott lands a left hand.
Abbott tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Abbott drops Monu onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Monu is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet! Monu is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Abbott creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Monu with a big uppercut! Monu tries to clinch up but Abbott pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Monu to the mat! Monu covers up and Abbott unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Chris Abbott! Chris Abbott seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. Sai Monu spoke after the fight, saying 'Back to the drawing board. I'll come back better!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kiase Quama (ranked 1913 p4p, 1130 weight class) and Sergio Sergius (ranked 281 p4p, 171 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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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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kiase Quama! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sergio Sergius! The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Peter Branson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sergius pushes Quama up against the cage in a clinch. Sergius throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Quama misses with a body punch.
Sergius lands an elbow inside that Quama shrugs off. It looks like Kiase Quama has been cut. Good body shot from Sergius.
Sergius misses with a hook to the ribs.
Quama presses Sergius against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Sergius misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Quama.
Sergius looks winded! Quama throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sergiuss head. It looks like Sergio Sergius has been cut. Quama lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Quama pushes Sergius back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Quama lands with a short shot to the head. A left hand lands to the body for Quama.
A right hand to the body from Quama.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Quama lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Quama blocks the elbow strike.
Quama lands on the inside with an uppercut. Sergius is rocked! Quama lands a big right hand that drops Sergius! The killer instinct kicks in and Quama finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Quama!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kiase Quama! A victorious Kiase Quama thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Isaac Newton (ranked 608 p4p, 2091 weight class) and Lee Longo (ranked 102 p4p, 293 weight class). Isaac Newton 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 heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Isaac Newton! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lee Longo! The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Winston Alpacca and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Longo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good standup being displayed there by Longo as he connects with a hook. Longo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Newton looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Newton throws a strike but Longo avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Newton stands and throws Longo's legs to the side, diving into side control. Longo prevents Newton from improving position. Longo struggling a bit here. The ground and pound from Newton seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Newton wants to control but Longo is keeping him busy. Longo prevents Newton from improving position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Newton looking to control but instead Longo has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard. Newton trying to mount his opponent but Longo defends it. Newton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Longo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Longo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Newton. Newton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Newton is taking a breather. Longo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Newton with the ground and pound but Longo uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Longo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Newton is one step ahead there. Newton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Newton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Longo's guard. Newton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Newton wants to pass the guard but Longo is defending well. Newton performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Newton is trying to control the action in half guard but Longo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Newton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Longo has hold of Newton's hands but Newton slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Newton is working for a submission of some sort.
Newton takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Newton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Newton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Newton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Newton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Longo's head. Longo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Newton. Newton is taking a breather. Longo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Newton thows a huge punch but Longo dodges it nicely.
Longo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Well, if Newton is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Longo wants to improve his position but Newton is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Longo is refusing to be controlled, as Newton sits in half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isaac Newton dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! A head kick by Longo misses and Newton counters with a takedown into side control. Newton working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Newton sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Longo is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Newton is chipping away with strikes.
Longo is trying to escape the position but Newton is controlling the position. Newton has knee on belly and moves into mount. Newton working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Longo slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Newton content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Longo won't allow Newton to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round. Longo is in trouble now - Newton has advanced to mount! Newton throwing strikes but Longo uses the opportunity to regain half guard. Still in half guard, Newton seems content to control. Newton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Longo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Newton trying to mount his opponent but Longo defends it. Newton keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Newton scoring with strikes to the body and head. Newton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Newton with the ground and pound but Longo uses the opportunity to regain guard. Newton with a nice head shot there. Newton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Longo is keeping the position for now. Newton's corner is telling him to maintain position. Newton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Newton controls from within his opponent's guard. Newton passes into half guard. Newton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Newton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Newton not landing any meaningful shots this time. Newton throwing shots but Longo is blocking nicely. Newton has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Newton content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Newton wants to advance to full mount but Longo doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
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. Longo has momentary wrist control but Newton slips an elbow through the middle. Newton throwing strikes but missing. Newton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Longo keeping moving, preventing Newton from controlling successfully. Newton throwing strikes but missing. Newton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Newton blocks a jab. Longo throws a nice inside leg kick. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isaac Newton dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! Longo throws a body punch but Newton moves out of range. Some wild striking there from Longo.
Longo throws an off balance right hand
and Newton counters with a nice double leg into side control. Longo won't be happy with that. Newton in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Longo is not content to let Newton control the position. Newton throwing strikes but missing, from side control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Newton is looking to take a break and control but Longo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Newton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Newton lands a nice forearm strike. Newton working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Longo is trying to get back to half guard. Longo takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Longo is rocked! Newton in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Longo looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Newton turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Isaac Newton! A very excited looking Isaac Newton made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kristoph Kringle (ranked 2005 p4p, 761 weight class) and Obi Ojo (ranked 288 p4p, 122 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Kristoph Kringle has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Kristoph Kringle 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 heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Kristoph Kringle! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Obi Ojo! The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Michael Johnstone and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ojo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. It looks like Kristoph Kringle has been cut. Ojo misses with an uppercut. Kringle saw that one coming. Ojo lands with a good body shot. A jab from Ojo finds it's way through Kringle's defenses. Kringle scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Kringle has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Monkey Business in the buildup to the fight. Ojo slips under a jab from Kringle. Ojo misses the shot to the body. Kringle lands a jab to the head.
Ojo takes a swing at Kringle's ribcage but misses. Ojo sends Kringle crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Ojo is motioning to the referee to let Kringle up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet! Kringle is rocked! Obi Ojo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kringle switches off momentarily and Ojo cracks him with a monster right hand! Kringle topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Ojo dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Ojo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Obi Ojo! Our winner, Obi Ojo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mac Anudo (ranked 1037 p4p, 1784 weight class) and Island Boy (ranked 158 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Island Boy was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Mac Anudo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Island Boy! The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Dirk Anderson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Anudo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Anudo lands in his opponent's guard. Anudo postures up.
Anudo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Boy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anudo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Anudo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boy is keeping the position for now. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Boy can do anything to dispel that myth. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Anudo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Anudo sitting in guard, not really doing much. Boy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round. Anudo throwing strikes but missing. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anudo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Anudo looking to pass the guard. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Anudo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Anudo working the ground and pound. It looks like Island Boy has been cut. Boy seems a little lost for a moment, as Anudo dominates the positioning.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Anudo working the head and body with strikes. The ground and pound from Anudo seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Anudo tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. Anudo is looking to take a break and control but Boy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Anudo working away. Boy is being controlled here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Anudo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Anudo has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. An elbow from Anudo crashes against the mat.
Anudo throws a strike aimed at the side of Boy's head but Boy avoids it well. Anudo is chipping away with strikes.
That has opened up Island Boy's cut even more. Boy avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Anudo. Anudo working the ground and pound but Boy is defending the strikes. Anudo cracks Boy with a big right hand but Boy just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The cut above Island Boy's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Island Boy's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mac Anudo!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryder Young (ranked 1374 p4p, 1333 weight class) and Joe Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 202 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ryder Young! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Joe Mendez! The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Winston Alpacca and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Young drives through and clinches with Mendez against the cage.
Young manages to break the clinch.
A low kick from Young misses and Mendez counters with a takedown into side control. Young on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Young tries to get out of the position. Mendez is looking to take a break and control but Young is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Young regains half guard, as Mendez was trying to land strikes. Mendez is looking to advance position but Young won't allow it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ground and pound from Mendez. Mendez works his way into full mount! Mendez misses with a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mendez looking to finish with strikes here!
Young is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Young is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Mendez working the ground and pound effectively.
Mendez misses with a head shot. Mendez unloading with bombs! Young taking shots to the head. Mendez lands a big shot there that rocks Young but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Young is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position. Mendez controlling the position easily from mount. Mendez throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Mendez raining down shots from the mount! Mendez looking to ground and pound but Young is blocking nicely. Mendez thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Young is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mendez putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Young definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Young is trying to stand. Mendez looking to control and managing it successfully. Young is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Young is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Mendez misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Young is squirming around, avoiding Mendez's attempts to control the action. Mendez dominating with strikes here. Mendez scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Mendez fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mendez looking to finish with strikes here!
We've been informed that Mendez has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Mendez has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Young's face.
Mendez misses with a head shot. Mendez misses with a head shot. Mendez breaks from Young's wrist control and lands an elbow. Mendez thowing shots but they're missing. This has been an exciting period of action! Mendez scoring with strikes but Young is staying in there. Young holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Mendez tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Mendez landing strikes from the mount and Young is in trouble! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Mendez dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Young falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mendez lands a stunning uppercut that sends Young to the mat! Mendez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Young defending well though. Mendez throwing shots but Young is blocking nicely. Mendez slips a nice elbow through Young's hands, connecting with Young's forehead. Mendez has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Mendez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Mendez is nestled in close to Young, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Young blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mendez. Mendez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Mendez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Young is trying to stand up here but Mendez is controlling him well. Mendez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Mendez with the ground and pound from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round. Young holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Mendez tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Mendez looking to finish with strikes here!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Mendez fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Mendez lands a heavy elbow. A big strike lands for Mendez! That's really hurt Young and he's turned his back - Mendez keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Mendez jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Mendez!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Havardr Vollan (ranked 143 p4p, 2645 weight class) and Paulus Nainggolan (ranked 25 p4p, 335 weight class). Havardr Vollan 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 heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Havardr Vollan! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Paulus Nainggolan! The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Sandra Marshall and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nainggolan shoots for a double leg takedown but Vollan sprawls well. He's pushed Nainggolan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Vollan lands a left and a right that send Nainggolan crashing to the mat, dazed. Vollan thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet! Nainggolan is rocked! It looks like Paulus Nainggolan has been cut. Vollan punishes Nainggolan's body with a nice straight punch. Nainggolan is still on wobbly legs! Can Vollan finish him? Nainggolan looks winded! Vollan lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Havardr Vollan!
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