The Island Season 13, 170 lbs, Round 3 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nicholas McDonald (ranked 1214 p4p, 580 weight class) and Werner Heisenberg (ranked 173 p4p, 85 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

McDonald
vs
Heisenberg

179 cm
27
180
9 - 4 - 0

178 cm
26
176
10 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

Good wrestler
Decent knees
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nicholas McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Werner Heisenberg!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Bart Greer and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heisenberg takes a swing at McDonald's ribcage but misses.
Heisenberg throws a lazy head kick
and McDonald cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice uppercut there from McDonald.
Heisenberg looks to land a right hand but McDonald moved out of range.
McDonald is looking to chop away at Heisenberg's legs.
Heisenberg lands a glancing blow to the side of McDonald's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald blocks a jab.
Heisenberg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDonald.
McDonald misses the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Heisenberg.
Heisenberg ducks under a wild hook from McDonald.
Heisenberg is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McDonald with a body shot.
Heisenberg throws a body punch but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald throws a sloppy head kick and Heisenberg moves out of range easily.
McDonald misses with a right hand
and Heisenberg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDonald throws a sloppy head kick and Heisenberg moves out of range easily.
A jab from McDonald misses.
Heisenberg misses the jab.
McDonald lands a nice looking body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Heisenberg looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A combination from McDonald does no damage.
As McDonald backs off Heisenberg throws a huge counter combo but McDonald manages to avoid it all.

Heisenberg closes the distance and pushes McDonald back into the cage.
McDonald wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Heisenberg throws a punch but it's blocked by McDonald.
Heisenberg is leaning against McDonald and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Heisenberg crunches a lovely knee into McDonald's ribcage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Heisenberg is keeping busy.
McDonald has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Heisenberg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Heisenberg looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A short right from Heisenberg.
McDonald misses with a punch on the inside.
Heisenberg scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is looking to break free of the clinch but Heisenberg has double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDonald.
Heisenberg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McDonald wants to break the clinch but can't.
Heisenberg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Heisenberg landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McDonald wants to break the clinch but can't.
McDonald tries to work over Heisenberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Heisenberg.
Heisenberg slowing the pace effectively.
McDonald looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
McDonald letting Heisenberg take a breather here.
McDonald lands a body shot.
McDonald tries to break free but Heisenberg pushes him back against the cage.
McDonald throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Heisenbergs head.
A knee to the head by Heisenberg.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McDonald tries a body shot but Heisenberg blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald has had enough of the clinch but Heisenberg keeps him there for the moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Heisenberg.
McDonald lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heisenberg dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Heisenberg stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Heisenberg landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McDonald misses with a body punch.
Heisenberg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
McDonald slows down the pace here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Heisenberg.
Heisenberg looking to throw knees to the head but McDonald is blocking nicely.
McDonald wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McDonald tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Werner Heisenberg dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Heisenberg moves into the clinch.
Heisenberg stalling.
McDonald has had enough of the clinch but Heisenberg keeps him there for the moment.
Heisenberg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Heisenberg has a couple of punches blocked by McDonald.
Heisenberg lands a nice knee to the body.
Heisenberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Heisenberg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Heisenberg is stalling here.
Heisenberg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heisenberg will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McDonald up against the cage.
McDonald has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heisenberg.
Heisenberg using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McDonald has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heisenberg will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McDonald up against the cage.
McDonald lands a body shot in the clinch.
McDonald wants to get back to striking at distance but Heisenberg won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Heisenberg.
Heisenberg keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McDonald's efforts to push away.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McDonald.
McDonald is trying to force a seperation but Heisenberg has the dominant position.
Heisenberg lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McDonald has had enough of the clinch but Heisenberg keeps him there for the moment.
Nice body punch from McDonald.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Heisenberg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heisenberg lands a nice knee to the body.
Heisenberg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McDonald takes a knee to the side of the body.

Heisenberg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good exchange - Heisenberg coming out on top.

Heisenberg moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heisenberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McDonald looking to slow down the pace here.
Werner Heisenberg seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McDonald is trying to force a seperation but Heisenberg has the dominant position.
Heisenberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Heisenberg misses with some punches.
Heisenberg with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McDonald misses with a hook to the ribs.
Heisenberg swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heisenberg softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Heisenberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Heisenberg manages to break the clinch.
Heisenberg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Heisenberg looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonald is just out of range.
Werner Heisenberg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDonald throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Heisenberg steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McDonald.
McDonald misses with a looping right.
Heisenberg works McDonald's body with a nice hook.
Heisenberg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McDonald circles away quickly and effectively.
McDonald swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Heisenberg throws a body shot but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald throws a big shot that misses.
Heisenberg wants to counter the offense by McDonald and move into the clinch position.

Heisenberg has McDonald up against the cage in a clinch.
McDonald wants to get back to striking at distance but Heisenberg won't allow it.
McDonald wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Heisenberg throws a head punch that misses.
Heisenberg lands a left hand that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
Heisenberg lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Heisenberg blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDonald.
Heisenberg stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Heisenberg lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Heisenberg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Werner Heisenberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! McDonald's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Heisenberg lands a lovely overhand right.
Heisenberg throws a shot to the body.
Heisenberg misses with a hook to the body
and McDonald counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDonald keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Heisenberg.
It looked like McDonald wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McDonald takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McDonald connects with a right hand. Heisenberg shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heisenberg takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Heisenberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Heisenberg moves into the clinch successfully.
Heisenberg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Heisenberg has McDonald pressed against the cage, preventing McDonald from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McDonald is trying to break the clinch but Heisenberg has him pressed against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Heisenberg takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
McDonald is trying to break the clinch but Heisenberg is controlling him.
McDonald lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Heisenberg backwards.
Still in the clinch, Heisenberg scores with a nice short uppercut.
McDonald working hard to break the clinch.
The referee calls for Heisenberg to work.
Knees to the body from Heisenberg.
Heisenberg misses with a punch on the inside.

McDonald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Heisenberg closes the distance and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on McDonald's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Heisenberg scores with a shoulder strike.
Heisenberg stalling the fight.
McDonald working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Heisenberg has a couple of punches blocked by McDonald.
Heisenberg lands with a left to the head.
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!
McDonald on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Heisenberg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Heisenberg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Heisenberg misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McDonald counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Heisenberg tries to close the distance and clinch up but McDonald swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Heisenberg has McDonald up against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald throws a head punch that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Heisenberg.
Heisenberg keeps control of McDonald as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McDonald is trying to break free.
Heisenberg tries to work over McDonald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Heisenberg takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
McDonald taking a breather.
Heisenberg working aggressively here.
McDonald takes a knee right on the jaw!
Heisenberg scores with a shoulder strike.
McDonald tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Heisenberg manages to break the clinch.
McDonald scores with a jab. Heisenberg acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McDonald throws a leg kick that is checked
and Heisenberg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald jabs Heisenberg to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Werner Heisenberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heisenberg tries to clinch up but McDonald circles away and keeps his distance.
McDonald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heisenberg.
McDonald half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nice shot by Heisenberg.
Werner Heisenberg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Heisenberg misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting McDonald counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald misses with a straight right.
A nice side step and Heisenberg releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.

Heisenberg darts in and clinches McDonald up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Werner Heisenberg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Heisenberg has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Peter Branson scores the fight for Werner Heisenberg!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Werner Heisenberg!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Werner Heisenberg!

Werner Heisenberg wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Werner Heisenberg thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bradley Lemons (ranked 875 p4p, 959 weight class) and Adam Alkoun (ranked 127 p4p, 140 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?

Lemons
vs
Alkoun

175 cm
27
163
13 - 5 - 0

178 cm
27
178
8 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Highland Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bradley Lemons!
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, Adam Alkoun!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Sandra Marshall and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lemons pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alkoun looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Alkoun tries to close the distance and clinch but Lemons swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alkoun looks to clinch
and Lemons counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

It looks like Adam Alkoun has been cut.

Alkoun closes the distance and clinches.
Alkoun can't find room to land a body shot as Lemons controls the action.
Lemons wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alkoun has him pressed against the cage.
Lemons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lemons blocks an uppercut.
Lemons lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lemons 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.
Lemons wants to break free but Alkoun has control.
Lemons is trying to break the clinch but Alkoun has him pressed against the cage.
Alkoun has a couple of punches blocked by Lemons.
Alkoun fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lemons scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemons is trying to break the clinch but Alkoun is controlling him.
Lemons can't break the clinch.
Alkoun pushes Lemons back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alkoun.
Lemons goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lemons scores with a nice hook to the head.

Lemons's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Alkoun closes the distance and pushes Lemons back into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemons is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Alkoun can't find room to land a body shot as Lemons controls the action.
Nice body punch from Lemons.
Lemons wants to get back to striking at distance but Alkoun won't allow it.
Lemons takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Lemons.

Lemons breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Alkoun closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Lemons breaks from the clinch.

Alkoun clinches up with Lemons and pushes him back against the cage.
Alkoun tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lemons lands a nice uppercut.
Lemons is trying to push Alkoun away but Alkoun has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Alkoun prevents Lemons from breaking the clinch.
Lemons blocking some punches.
Alkoun misses with a punch to the body.
Lemons blocking some punches.
Lemons works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A frustrated look appears on Lemons's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Lemons breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alkoun moves to clinch but Lemons breaks away
letting Lemons counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alkoun tries to clinch
and Lemons counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alkoun tries to clinch but Lemons moves away
and Lemons counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Adam Alkoun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alkoun wants to clinch
and Lemons counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Alkoun wants to clinch

and Lemons counters with a crisp right hand that drops Alkoun! Lemons lets Alkoun back up to his feet, looking for a finish!

Alkoun is rocked!

That has opened up Adam Alkoun's cut even more.
Alkoun moves to clinch but Lemons breaks away
and Lemons counters with a huge right that knocks Alkoun out cold! Lemons is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bradley Lemons!
After winning the bout, Bradley Lemons thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Thomas Babcock (ranked 1473 p4p, 1533 weight class) and Island Boy Jackson (ranked 202 p4p, 212 weight class). Babcock comes to the cage accompanied by SS00999. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Babcock
vs
Jackson

177 cm
26
183
6 - 1 - 0

185 cm
25
183
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jesse Thomas Babcock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Island Boy Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Sandra Marshall and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Babcock throws a head kick that misses

and Jackson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jackson.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Babcock is retaining full guard.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Babcock.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Babcock keeps moving.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Babcock is retaining full guard.
Babcock will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jackson throwing strikes from guard but Babcock blocks nicely.
Jackson's corner is telling him to maintain position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Babcock throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Babcock shows good takedown defense.
Babcock looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jackson misses the jab.
Babcock lands a two punch combo.
Some wild striking there from Babcock.
Babcock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson misses with a hook.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Babcock throws a big shot that misses.
Babcock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Babcock moves out of range of the strikes.
Babcock swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Babcock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Babcock.

Jackson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Babcock has his hands on Jackson's head, controlling the position.
Jackson trying to control but Babcock is working from the bottom.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Babcock is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson slips nicely into half guard.
Babcock slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Babcock lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Babcock lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Jackson working for a triangle but Babcock defends it easily.
Babcock throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Babcock loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Babcock throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Babcock stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Babcock tries to pass.
Babcock working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Babcock trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jesse Thomas Babcock will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Babcock throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Babcock looks for the body kick but Jackson saw that one coming.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Babcock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Babcock. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Island Boy Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Babcock throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Jackson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Babcock stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Babcock wants it to stay on the feet.
Jackson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jackson goes for a double leg but Babcock avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Babcock continues to drive forward.
Babcock thuds a left hand into Jackson's body.
Babcock misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Babcock lands a nice hook to Jackson's body. Jackson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Babcock thuds his right hand into Jackson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jackson walks into a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Babcock. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Babcock walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jackson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jackson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Babcock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Babcock.
Babcock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jesse Thomas Babcock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A cross from Babcock lands.
Jackson looks for a takedown but Babcock sprawls well.
Jesse Thomas Babcock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Island Boy Jackson.
Jackson shoots in for a double leg but Babcock sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Babcock is looking to wear down Jackson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Babcock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Babcock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Babcock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Babcock.
Babcock swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Babcock sprawls well. Babcock wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babcock lands a jab to the head.
Babcock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
And Jackson tries to counter it with a takedown but Babcock pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jackson shoots for a takedown but Babcock saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Babcock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Babcock as he avoids it easily.
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!
Babcock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Babcock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Jackson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Babcock wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
Babcock controlling Jackson's posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babcock keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Babcock wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Babcock is keeping the position.
Babcock trying to control the position here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Babcock keeps moving.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

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.
Jab from Babcock.
Babcock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Babcock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Babcock.
Jackson tries to clinch
and Babcock makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
No luck for Jackson with that takedown attempt.
Babcock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown but Babcock sprawls well. He's pushed Jackson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Babcock.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Babcock pushes him off.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Babcock.
Babcock throws a body shot but no joy.
Babcock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Babcock pushes him off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Thomas Babcock dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!

Jackson tries to clinch but Babcock is having none of it.
Babcock moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jackson wants to clinch.
Babcock swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Babcock misses the shot to the body.
Jackson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Babcock just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up with Babcock, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes Babcock against the cage but Babcock circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Babcock throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Babcock defends it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Babcock.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Babcock but Babcock pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jesse Thomas Babcock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Island Boy Jackson.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Babcock.
Babcock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Babcock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Babcock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Babcock misses with a body shot.
Jackson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Babcock takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Jackson feints the counter takedown.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Babcock.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Babcock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Babcock throws a body shot but no joy.
Babcock cracks Jackson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Babcock throws out the jab.
Island Boy Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Babcock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson shoots in for a double leg but Babcock sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It looked like Babcock was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jesse Thomas Babcock is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jackson.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
It looked like Babcock was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jackson.
Babcock misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Babcock.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Babcock.
Jackson walks into a left hand.
Babcock tries a low kick but Jackson avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Babcock. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson fails with the takedown.
Babcock misses with a wild body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babcock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Babcock.
Jackson misses with a left hand
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Babcock looks to land a combination. Jackson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A big right from Jackson misses.
Babcock cracks a nice hook into Jackson's ribs.

Jackson gets tackled into the cage by Babcock. Babcock maintains the clinch.
Babcock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jackson fails to pull guard.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Babcock.
Jackson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Babcock to keep the fight standing.
Babcock lands with a right to the head.
Jackson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Babcock lands a shot to the body.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Babcock content to slow the pace in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Babcock.
Babcock digs a right hand into Jackson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jackson's gas tank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Babcock.
Babcock is leaning against Jackson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A hook to the body from Babcock.
Babcock leaning against his opponent.
Babcock stalls.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Babcock for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Nice body punch from Babcock.
A nice right hand lands inside from Babcock.
Babcock is leaning against Jackson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short body shot lands from Babcock as the two fighters clinch.
Babcock digs a right hand into Jackson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jackson's gas tank.
Babcock stalling in the clinch.
Babcock effectively controlling the action here.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Babcock blocks with his arms.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Thomas Babcock showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Babcock, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Jesse Thomas Babcock!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Jesse Thomas Babcock!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Jesse Thomas Babcock!

Jesse Thomas Babcock wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Jesse Thomas Babcock 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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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
47%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Black (ranked 91 p4p, 986 weight class) and Liko Dares (ranked 16 p4p, 143 weight class). Dares is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I Saw the Sign. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Black
vs
Dares

182 cm
27
183
17 - 1 - 0

184 cm
27
177
9 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Powerful

Island Boys Nutrition
Highland Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jack Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Liko Dares!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Bart Greer and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dares blocks a jab.
Dares throws a leg kick
and Black counters with a lovely straight right hand!

It looks like Liko Dares has been cut.
Black wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dares looks to clinch
and Black counters with a straight right hand.
Dares pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dares is looking to score with low kicks.
Dares closes the distance but Black moves to the side
and Black counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dares lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dares throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dares does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dares misses with a low kick.
A quick step to the side and Black tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dares throws a head kick but Black moves out of range.
Black throws a body shot but no joy.
Black feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Daress jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dares looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Black checks a leg kick.
Black swings for the body but Dares moves out of range.
A lazy left from Black finds it's target.
Jack Black is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Black swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dares is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.

Black cracks Dares with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Black has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Dares to stand back up!

Dares is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Black connects with a body shot that sends Dares's belly button to the back.
Dares defending well as Black loads up on a big left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dares throws a leg kick but Black moved away.
Dares gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Black counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dares throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Liko Dares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dares slips a jab from Black.
Dares is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Black ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

Dares clinches with his opponent.
Black tries a body shot but Dares blocks it.
Dares missing with knees to the body.
Dares throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Black blocks it with crossed arms.
Black softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Black.
Black tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dares's elbow.
Black lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dares backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dares tries to pull guard but Black won't allow it.
Dares's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dares blocking some punches.
Black blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Black tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dares's elbow.
Black working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dares's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Black misses with a hook from the clinch.

Dares pulls guard.
Black would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dares is looking to sweep but instead, Black has passed into half guard.
Dares keeping control of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dares is looking for a sweep. Black is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dares trying to control from the bottom.
Black wants to stand up but Dares has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Black definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dares moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dares trying to control the position.
Dares has a closed guard, preventing Black from standing up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Black dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Liko Dares's cut.
That's time! Black's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Dares slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Black misses the target.
Black lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Good leg kick by Dares.
Black misses the jab.
Black swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Black throws a body punch but Dares moves out of range.
Black swings for the body but Dares moves out of range.
Dares wants to counter the offense by Black and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dares connects with an inside leg kick.
Black swings for the body but Dares moves out of range.
Black swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Black avoids the head kick by Dares.
Black appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Black misses the shot to the body.
Black avoids the head kick by Dares.
Jack Black is winning the standup battle so far.
Black misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Black misses the target.
Dares steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Black.
Black connects with a right hand. Dares shakes it off.
Dares throws a leg kick which misses Black's front leg but catches the back leg as Black tries to avoid it.
Dares tries to close the distance and clinch up but Black swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dares misses with a body kick.
Dares looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Black was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dares.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dares lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dares ducks under a wild hook from Black.
And Dares tries to counter it with a takedown but Black pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dares's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Black connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dares scrambles back to his feet.

That has opened up Liko Dares's cut even more.
Dares lands with a thumping leg kick.
Black loads up on a big right hand but Dares slips the punch.
Dares ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Black misses with a wild body shot.
Black moves into range and connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Black checks a low kick from Dares.
Black jabs Dares right on the nose. Dares blinks but takes it well.
Black looks to land a left hand but Dares moved out of range nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dares throws the kick towards the body but Black avoids it.
Dares tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jab by Black.
Dares uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Black.
Dares lands a head kick!
Black is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dares can do to turn this around?
Dares misses with a head kick.
Black punishes Dares's body with a nice straight punch.
Black jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Black checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Black connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dares. Dares circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dares takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Black throws a body punch but Dares moves out of range.
Dares lands with a nice body kick.
Black blocks a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dares takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Black misses with a hook. Dares ducked under it nicely.
Black cracks Dares with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Dares.
Black was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dares 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 Black has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Black and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dares takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Black dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Liko Dares's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Black moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Black looks to score with a jab to the body but Dares is just out of range.
Dares moves in looking to clinch but Black pushes him off.
Black throws a body punch but Dares moves out of range.
Dares pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dares misses with a kick to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dares 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 Black has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Black and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dares avoids the body shot from Black.
Black misses with a lunging right hand

and Dares moves into the clinch.
Black managing to block the knees to the body from Dares.
Black scores with a hook to the body.
Black lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dares is struggling to control the position.
Dares just leaning against Black, taking a breather.
Black swings wildly with an uppercut but Dares uses good head movement to avoid it.
Black misses with a punch to the body.
Jack Black has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dares is trying to stall.
Black misses with some punches.
Black on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Black.
Dares blocks a body shot from Black.
Black scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dares is trying to pull guard but Black turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Black lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dares backwards.
Dares blocks a body shot from Black.
Dares putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Black in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Black struggles to land a body shot inside as Dares controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Black.
Liko Dares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dares takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dares.
Dares's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dares misses with a knee strike.
Black tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dares's elbow.
Black lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Black goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Black stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Black lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Black can't find room to land a body shot as Dares controls the action.
Black lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Black.
Black lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Black digs a right hand into Dares's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dares's gas tank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Black.
Dares is still on wobbly legs! Can Black finish him?
A shot in the inside from Black.
Black misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Black.
Black lands a nice shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Black as the two fighters clinch.
Dares seems to have recovered his senses.
A shot in the inside from Black.
Black lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Black lands with a light punch inside.
Dares's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Black lands a nice uppercut.
Black makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dares using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Black has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Black avoiding damage as Dares throws knees to the body.
Black lands a body punch in the clinch.
Black works on Dares's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hand to the body from Black.
A nice left hand lands by Black.
A right hook to the body lands for Black.
Black lands a shoulder strike.
Black misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Black struggles to land a body shot inside as Dares controls his hands.
Black lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left hand lands to the body for Black.
Black dips a shoulder and cracks Dares with a mighty uppercut! Dares falls back against the cage and Black unloads with a barrage of strikes! Dares 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 - Black screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Black!
During a confident post fight interview, Jack Black thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.