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KIFC 1 The Beginning PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aerymar Dracarys (ranked 4586 p4p, 4206 weight class) and Traicho Traev (ranked 523 p4p, 507 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Aerymar Dracarys!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Traicho Traev!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Peter Branson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Dracarys.
Dracarys feints and as Traev raises his hands in defense, Dracarys changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dracarys keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Traev's head.
Dracarys working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Traev's head.
Traev striking off his back but it's not causing Dracarys any problems.
Dracarys scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dracarys lands a couple of elbows.
Traev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dracarys. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dracarys content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dracarys scoring with punches to the head and body.
 Traev is rocked!
 It looks like Traicho Traev has been cut.
Dracarys controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dracarys scoring with punches to the head and body.
Traev is still in real trouble! Can Dracarys finish him?
Dracarys lands a couple of elbows.
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!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dracarys's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dracarys 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.
Dracarys working some strikes from top position.
Dracarys lands a couple of elbows.
Dracarys is working Traev over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dracarys gets to his feet and stands over Traev, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Traev felt that one! Dracarys unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Traev from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aerymar Dracarys!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matt Jones (ranked 4378 p4p, 4317 weight class) and Chris McCocker (ranked 423 p4p, 422 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Matt Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chris McCocker!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Bart Greer and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McCocker swivels and escapes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
McCocker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McCocker sprawls well. McCocker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from McCocker misses.
Jones feints and as McCocker raises his hands in defense, Jones changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
McCocker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jones defends well.
McCocker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCocker is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
Jones wants to get up but he can't break McCocker's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCocker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones wants to pass the guard but McCocker is keeping the position.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McCocker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Jones looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McCocker working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McCocker working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
Jones drops back looking for a leg! McCocker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McCocker manages to kick Jones off! Jones jumps back into McCocker's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jones wants to pass the guard but McCocker is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jones jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jones advances to half guard.
Jones tries to stand and escape but McCocker is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCocker trying to control but Jones postures up.
Jones is looking for a kimura but McCocker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones to get the leverage.
McCocker is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McCocker looking for submissions off his back.
Jones is trying to control. McCocker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jones wants to stand up but McCocker is controlling the position.
Jones thows a huge punch but McCocker dodges it nicely.
Jones is trying to work for a kimura but McCocker is defending well.
McCocker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McCocker.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McCocker is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
Jones is sitting in close to McCocker's body. McCocker has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Jones is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Jones is tapping! That was a very nice submission by McCocker.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chris McCocker!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Tessin (ranked 4374 p4p, 4311 weight class) and Thomas Forrester Jr (ranked 516 p4p, 515 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Randy Tessin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Thomas Forrester Jr!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Sandra Marshall and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Forrester Jr looks for the body kick but Tessin saw that one coming.
Tessin ducks under a wild hook from Forrester Jr.
Forrester Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tessin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Forrester Jr misses with a looping right.
Tessin leaves his chin hanging out and Forrester Jr seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Tessin crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thomas Forrester Jr!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Peter Andre (ranked 4323 p4p, 4309 weight class) and William McGuilicuty (ranked 454 p4p, 456 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Peter Andre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, William McGuilicuty!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Peter Branson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andre cracks McGuilicuty with an open hand slap.
McGuilicuty misses with a takedown attempt
and McGuilicuty takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGuilicuty takes one on the button.
Andre looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuilicuty is just out of range.
Andre stuffs the takedown attempt from McGuilicuty. McGuilicuty gets slowly back to his feet.
McGuilicuty fails with a takedown attempt.
Peter Andre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William McGuilicuty.
Andre takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McGuilicuty walks into a stiff left hand from Andre.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andre with a hook.
McGuilicuty on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Andre throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGuilicuty.
Andre with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuilicuty shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andre wants to sweep but no luck.
Andre keeping moving, preventing McGuilicuty from controlling successfully.
McGuilicuty is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
McGuilicuty is fighting to break Andre's control of his arms but Andre is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Andre looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McGuilicuty pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Andre is keeping the position for now.
McGuilicuty wants to control from the top but Andre keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Andre avoids the body shot from McGuilicuty.
Andre lands a right hook to the body.
McGuilicuty feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
McGuilicuty trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Andre wants to sweep but no luck.
Andre pulls McGuilicuty in close to his closed guard and prevents McGuilicuty from doing any damage or advancing position.
McGuilicuty postures up in Andre's guard and throws a big left but Andre blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuilicuty is looking to pass into half guard but Andre pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Andre is in guard.
McGuilicuty wants to sweep here but Andre controlling him for the moment.
Andre is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Andre preventing the sweep.
McGuilicuty keeping moving, preventing Andre from controlling successfully.
Andre is stalling in the full guard.
McGuilicuty not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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.
Andre slips nicely into half guard.
McGuilicuty is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McGuilicuty is in trouble now - Andre has advanced to mount!
Andre takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andre prevents McGuilicuty from getting the reversal.
Andre controlling from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Andre dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice body punch from Andre.
Andre listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McGuilicuty swings away with a body shot that misses
and Andre counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Andre lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McGuilicuty is looking to clinch.
Andre lands a head shot.
McGuilicuty throws a sloppy head kick and Andre moves out of range easily.
William McGuilicuty is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Andre lands a jab to the nose.
Andre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuilicuty.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuilicuty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andre.
McGuilicuty wants to counter the offense by Andre and move into the clinch position.
McGuilicuty takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice takedown defense from Andre. No joy for McGuilicuty on that attempt.
McGuilicuty darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andre is refusing to be controlled, as McGuilicuty sits in half guard.
Andre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGuilicuty can do to turn this around?
McGuilicuty is working for a kimura but Andre is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGuilicuty prevents Andre from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McGuilicuty wants to free his trapped foot but Andre is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McGuilicuty trying to control the action but Andre is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
McGuilicuty tries to pass the half guard into mount. Andre knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Andre misses with a two punch combination.
Andre slaps away a takedown attempt from McGuilicuty, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A lazy left from Andre finds it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuilicuty throws a head kick that misses.
McGuilicuty fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Andre scores with a jab to the head.
McGuilicuty takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Andre lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Andre connects with a crisp jab.
McGuilicuty tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Andre manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Andre scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McGuilicuty looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Andre scores with a jab to the head.
Peter Andre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGuilicuty blocks a jab.
Andre scores with a jab to the body.
Andre displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McGuilicuty.
Peter Andre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William McGuilicuty.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andre looks to land a left hand but McGuilicuty moved out of range nicely.
McGuilicuty dives in for a single leg takedown but Andre sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looked like Andre wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A decent looking cross lands there for Andre.
McGuilicuty tries to clinch but Andre moves away
and Andre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGuilicuty shoots for a double leg takedown but Andre sprawls well. He's pushed McGuilicuty's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Donk. Andre catches McGuilicuty right on the button with a cross.
Nice takedown defense from Andre. No joy for McGuilicuty on that attempt.
McGuilicuty fails with a takedown attempt.
Andre lands a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Andre dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
McGuilicuty fails with the takedown.
McGuilicuty fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andre manages to avoid it.
It looked like Andre wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McGuilicuty shoots in for a takedown but Andre shows good takedown defense.
McGuilicuty looks to clinch
and Andre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGuilicuty has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Andre dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGuilicuty misses the shot to the body.
Andre is looking to counter punch.
Andre cracks McGuilicuty with an open hand slap.
McGuilicuty takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Peter Andre is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andre fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice shot lands for Andre.
McGuilicuty takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McGuilicuty closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Andre kicks McGuilicuty off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuilicuty tries to move into range but Andre moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McGuilicuty has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Andre finds it's way round the side to connect with McGuilicuty's head.
McGuilicuty shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Andre counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Peter Andre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William McGuilicuty.
McGuilicuty uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andre.
Andre scores with a punch to the head.
McGuilicuty shoots in but no luck this time.
Andre is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Andre dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Andre lands a jab to McGuilicuty's midsection.
Andre moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McGuilicuty throws a wild body kick that Andre sees coming a mile off.
Decent striking displayed by Andre there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andre lands the left hand.
Andre misses with a looping left.
McGuilicuty takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Andre fails to land with a series of punches.
Andre connects with a body shot.
McGuilicuty has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McGuilicuty there as he acknowledges the shot.
Andre scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McGuilicuty avoids the body shot from Andre.
Andre connects with a crisp jab.
McGuilicuty shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Andre's guard.
Andre is adopting a defensive guard.
McGuilicuty wants to control from the top but Andre keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuilicuty with a flurry of punches that miss.
Andre keeping full guard, as McGuilicuty tries to pass.
McGuilicuty postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Andre is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of McGuilicuty, into his guard.
McGuilicuty is trying to keep Andre in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Andre trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuilicuty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andre showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Peter Andre is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
William McGuilicuty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGuilicuty trying to strike off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Andre showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Andre, 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Andre!
Peter Andre gave a mention to Island clothing lite in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henry Shewmaker (ranked 4258 p4p, 4281 weight class) and Tokoni Soaki (ranked 168 p4p, 170 weight class). Soaki is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Shepherds Reign - Le Manu. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Henry Shewmaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tokoni Soaki!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soaki darts in looking for a takedown but Shewmaker gets double underhooks and turns Soaki into the cage.
Shewmaker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Soaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Soaki wants to clinch
enabling Shewmaker to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Tokoni Soaki has been cut.
Shewmaker throws an overhand right that lands on Soaki's shoulder, as Soaki tries to avoid the shot.
Soaki ducks right into an uppercut from Shewmaker.
Shewmaker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shewmaker throwing a counter right hand but Soaki manages to avoid it.
Tokoni Soaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Shewmaker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Soaki doesn't seem phased though.
Soaki defending well as Shewmaker loads up on a big left hand.
Soaki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shewmaker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shewmaker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shewmaker throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Soaki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Soaki wants to clinch
and Shewmaker counters with a straight right hand.
Shewmaker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soaki shoots in for a takedown but Shewmaker shows good takedown defense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soaki tries to clinch but Shewmaker is having none of it.
Shewmaker keeps the fight on the outside.
Shewmaker lands a big right hand that sends Soaki crashing to the mat! Shewmaker stays standing though and waves Soaki back to his feet!
Soaki is rocked!
Shewmaker lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Soaki is looking to close the distance but Shewmaker sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Soaki crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Soaki is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Henry Shewmaker!
Tokoni Soaki was interviewed post fight and said 'Congratulations to my opponent, they were the better fighter today. And to everyone in my division, Teke lava tauolunga mo au? (Do you wanna Dance with me?)'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaxon Aceves (ranked 4306 p4p, 4286 weight class) and Zedulous Zorrander (ranked 442 p4p, 433 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jaxon Aceves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Zedulous Zorrander!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Winston Alpacca and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zorrander misses with a series of wild punches.
Zorrander throws out a loose jab but Aceves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zorrander throws a body shot but no joy.
Aceves slips under a jab from Zorrander.
Aceves throws a body punch but Zorrander moves out of range.
Zorrander throws a head kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Aceves tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aceves lands a nice looking body shot.
Zorrander misses with a hook. Aceves ducked under it nicely.
Aceves cracks Zorrander with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zorrander tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zorrander takes a swing at Aceves's ribcage but misses.
Zorrander throws a looping overhand right but Aceves ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Aceves on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zedulous Zorrander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zorrander misses with a head kick.
Aceves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zorrander moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left and a right from Aceves both land. Nice combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Aceves.
Zorrander thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zorrander misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aceves scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zorrander doesn't seem bothered though.
Good standup being displayed there by Aceves as he connects with a hook.
Zorrander lands a right hook to the body.
Aceves slips under a jab.
A punch combination from Zorrander misses.
Zorrander missing with a left hand there. Aceves was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zorrander throws a jab but it's blocked by Aceves.
Aceves throws a big counter combination but Zorrander scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
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!
Zorrander missing with a left hand there. Aceves was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zorrander looks to land a left hand but Aceves moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Aceves misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aceves bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zorrander's head backwards.
Aceves misses with a series of wild punches.
Zorrander throws a shot from downtown. Aceves moves away and avoids it.
Zorrander misses with a lunging right hand
and Aceves counters with a right hand to the body.
Aceves avoids the head kick by Zorrander.
Zorrander misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aceves scores with the left hand. Zorrander knows he should have avoided that one.
Zorrander swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Aceves counters with a series of strikes. Zorrander will be more careful next time no doubt.
Zorrander throws a wild body kick that Aceves sees coming a mile off.
Zorrander throws a head kick but Aceves moves out of range.
Zorrander pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zorrander throws an off balance right hand
enabling Aceves to counter with a crisp jab.
Aceves connects with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aceves fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zorrander misses with a hook. Aceves ducked under it nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Aceves misses its target.
Zorrander takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zorrander is rocked!
Zorrander throws a looping overhand right but Aceves ducks down to avoid it.
No joy there for Zorrander, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aceves connects with a right hand. Zorrander shakes it off.
Zorrander is still on wobbly legs! Can Aceves finish him?
Aceves lands a nice hook to Zorrander's body. Zorrander takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Aceves scores with a hook.
Zorrander gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Aceves gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jaxon Aceves!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kurty Barov (ranked 4202 p4p, 4270 weight class) and Balthazar Carmen (ranked 505 p4p, 510 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kurty Barov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Balthazar Carmen!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Daniel Franklin and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carmen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Carmen.
Carmen lands with a slapping head kick.
 It looks like Kurty Barov has been cut.
A head kick lands from Carmen that sends Barov to the canvas. Barov tries to scramble back to his feet but Carmen brings him back down into side control.
 Barov is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barov is trying to get back to half guard.
Oh Barov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Carmen in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Barov is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Balthazar Carmen!
During a confident post fight interview, Balthazar Carmen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jackson (ranked 4409 p4p, 4351 weight class) and Arman Sakkara (ranked 456 p4p, 455 weight class). Arman Sakkara struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 171.4lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jon Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Arman Sakkara!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Winston Alpacca and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson drives through and clinches with Sakkara against the cage.
Sakkara struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Jackson managing to block the knees to the body from Sakkara.
Sakkara missing with knees to the body.
Sakkara tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jackson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jackson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stalling in the clinch from Jackson.
Jackson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sakkara missing with knees to the body.
Sakkara is trying to push Jackson away but Jackson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jackson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sakkara with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sakkara using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jackson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson avoids a wild elbow strike from Sakkara.
Jackson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sakkara pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson looking to score a takedown here. Sakkara is defending well but Jackson drives through and ends up in Sakkara's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakkara wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jackson advances to half guard.
Sakkara trying to hold on to Jackson's head to control him but Jackson postures up.
Sakkara tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
Jackson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sakkara does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sakkara is looking to escape.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sakkara can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sakkara avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jackson.
Sakkara wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson wants to work for an arm triangle but Sakkara is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sakkara wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jackson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sakkara has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson stops Sakkara from getting back to his feet.
Jackson seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Sakkara is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jon Jackson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Klaus Voorman (ranked 3394 p4p, 4401 weight class) and Dakoda Wyatt (ranked 397 p4p, 458 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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172
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Klaus Voorman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dakoda Wyatt!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, David Hoff and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Voorman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wyatt connects with a right hand. Voorman shakes it off.
Wyatt lands a jab to the nose.
Voorman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wyatt to score with a decent uppercut.
Wyatt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Voorman.
Jab, jab by Wyatt - just one landing.
Wyatt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Voorman throws out the jab.
Voorman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wyatt connects with a looping right hand.
Voorman drops his hands momentarily and Wyatt takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wyatt connects with a right hand. Voorman shakes it off.
Wyatt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Voorman. Voorman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A telegraphed right hand from Voorman misses the target.
A slow jab from Voorman misses its intended target.
Wyatt dips to his left and cracks Voorman with an uppercut!
Wyatt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Voorman's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wyatt, as that shot connected.
Voorman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Voorman has been working on his boxing with his coaches at PhoQus Island Training in the buildup to the fight.
Voorman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wyatt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Voorman.
Voorman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Voorman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Voorman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dakoda Wyatt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wyatt with a hook.
Wyatt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wyatt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Voorman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Voorman is rocked!
Wyatt is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Voorman had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Voorman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Oh Voorman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wyatt scores with a jab to the jaw.
Voorman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wyatt cracks Voorman with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Voorman tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Wyatt pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Voorman is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dakoda Wyatt!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Island Android (ranked 2824 p4p, 4254 weight class) and Arnold Blevins (ranked 330 p4p, 421 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Island Android!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Arnold Blevins!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Bart Greer and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Android throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick by Android misses
and Blevins counters with a stiff right hand.
Blevins checks the leg kick.
Android throws a sloppy head kick and Blevins moves out of range easily.
Blevins is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Good standup being displayed there by Blevins as he connects with a hook.
Blevins scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Android tries a head kick but it misses.
Blevins is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Android tries a head kick but it misses.
A leg kick checked by Android.
Android throws a lazy head kick
and Blevins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Android fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Blevins is out of range.
Blevins uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Android has time to react.
Blevins blocks a head kick by Android.
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!
Android throws a head kick that misses.
Blevins scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Android misses with a head kick.
Android throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Blevins's head.
Android walks into a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Blevins checks a leg kick.
Blevins thuds his right hand into Android's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Blevins checks a low kick from Android.
Android throws a head kick that misses.
Blevins blocks a leg kick.
Android is looking to land body kicks.
Blevins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Android throws a lazy head kick
enabling Blevins to counter with a crisp jab.
Android throws a sloppy head kick and Blevins moves out of range easily.
Blevins connects with the punch.
Blevins catches Android with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Android is rocked!
Android throws a lazy head kick
and Blevins counters with a big right hand! Oh Android is in trouble here! Blevins follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arnold Blevins!
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