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KIFC 15 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Iso Danny (ranked 6388 p4p, 4895 weight class) and Cody Wyldin (ranked 582 p4p, 530 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Cody Wyldin was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Iso Danny!
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, Cody Wyldin!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Dirk Anderson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wyldin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Danny tries to bench press Wyldin off him but Wyldin keeps the position.
Wyldin is looking to take a break and control but Danny is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wyldin working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wyldin scoring with punches from side control.
Wyldin connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Danny some visible discomfort.
Wyldin scores with a couple of short elbows.
Wyldin working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Wyldin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Danny is pushing Wyldin's head away, looking to escape. Wyldin manages to hold on to the position though.
Wyldin lands a few punches from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wyldin lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Danny sneaks back into half guard.
Danny tries to kick Wyldin off but Wyldin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Danny knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wyldin on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wyldin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wyldin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wyldin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wyldin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wyldin is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Danny is hurt! He's hurt bad - Wyldin fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Danny from any more punishment! Congratulations to Wyldin! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cody Wyldin!
In defeat, Iso Danny stepped up to the mic, saying 'No way, no way, no way! '.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tokoni Soaki (ranked 3476 p4p, 5941 weight class) and DeAndre Vogel (ranked 170 p4p, 228 weight class). Soaki comes to the cage accompanied by Shepherds Reign - Le Manu. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tokoni Soaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, DeAndre Vogel!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Daniel Franklin and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vogel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
 It looks like Tokoni Soaki has been cut.
Soaki wants to clinch up but Vogel keeps it at a distance.
Vogel looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Soaki on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Soaki slips under a jab from Vogel.
Soaki doesn't manage to clinch there - Vogel circles away.
Vogel lands a right hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Vogel.
Soaki wants to clinch up but Vogel keeps it at a distance.
Soaki moves out of range as Vogel strikes.
Soaki darts in looking for a takedown but Vogel gets double underhooks and turns Soaki into the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Vogel wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vogel wants to break the clinch but can't.
Soaki prevents Vogel from breaking the clinch.
Vogel has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vogel tries to break free but Soaki pushes him back against the cage.
Vogel looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soaki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Soaki gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Vogel is looking to get back to is feet but Soaki passes into side control.
Soaki is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vogel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Vogel tries to control but Soaki manages to take his back.
Soaki is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Vogel taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Soaki.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tokoni Soaki!
Tokoni Soaki seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Badig Onil (ranked 3628 p4p, 3316 weight class) and Las Vegas (ranked 174 p4p, 161 weight class). Onil comes to the cage accompanied by Pretty Boy by M2M. Badig Onil has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Badig Onil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Las Vegas!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vegas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Onil counters with a nice body shot.
Vegas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Onil counters with a left hand that sends Vegas to the canvas!
 It looks like Las Vegas has been cut.
Vegas is pulling down on Onil's head to control his posture.
Vegas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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!
Onil gets to his feet and stands over Vegas, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Vegas felt that one! Onil unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Vegas from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Badig Onil!
Badig Onil made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Je suis né en Afrique, j'ai grandi en Afrique, même Kingkong n'est rien en face de moi!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dean Stomp (ranked 2609 p4p, 4094 weight class) and Craig Simonsgaurd (ranked 232 p4p, 338 weight class). The key to victory for Dean Stomp has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dean Stomp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Craig Simonsgaurd!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, David Hoff and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stomp gets a double leg takedown into Simonsgaurd's guard.
Simonsgaurd keeping full guard, as Stomp tries to pass.
Stomp drops back looking for a leg! Simonsgaurd is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Simonsgaurd manages to kick Stomp off! Stomp jumps back into Simonsgaurd's guard.
Stomp won't allow Simonsgaurd to get back to his feet.
Stomp passes Simonsgaurd's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Stomp is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Simonsgaurd manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simonsgaurd is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stomp pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simonsgaurd is keeping the position for now.
Simonsgaurd working a defensive guard here.
Stomp is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Simonsgaurd is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Simonsgaurd has escaped and now he's on top!
Simonsgaurd slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Stomp had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Simonsgaurd defends it easily.
Simonsgaurd stands up and waves to Stomp to follow him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simonsgaurd keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stomp working aggressively here.
Stomp drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stomp throws a head punch that misses.
Stomp swings wildly with an uppercut but Simonsgaurd uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stomp is working for takedown but Simonsgaurd is calmly controlling the position for now.
Simonsgaurd wants a takedown but no success here.
Simonsgaurd pulls guard effortlessly.
Stomp pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simonsgaurd is keeping the position for now.
Simonsgaurd has his hands on Stomp's head, controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stomp is looking to work some ground and pound but Simonsgaurd has wrist control.
Simonsgaurd looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stomp is one step ahead there.
Stomp is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Stomp won't allow Simonsgaurd to sweep him here.
Stomp tries to free his leg and advance position but Simonsgaurd is retaining full guard.
Stomp is working hard here to advance position.
Stomp drops back, looking for a kneebar! Simonsgaurd looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Simonsgaurd looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Simonsgaurd!
Stomp regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stomp is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Simonsgaurd pulls his head out easily.
Simonsgaurd tries to pass to full mount but Stomp defends it.
Simonsgaurd decides to stand and escape the position.
Simonsgaurd gets caught napping as Stomp dives in and scores a takedown. Simonsgaurd manages to retain guard.
Stomp definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Simonsgaurd wants to sweep here but Stomp controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stomp wants to control from the top but Simonsgaurd keeps moving.
Simonsgaurd is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
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 Dean Stomp will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Simonsgaurd fails with the takedown
and Stomp counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Stomp in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stomp tries to free his leg and advance position but Simonsgaurd is retaining full guard.
Simonsgaurd wants to sweep but no luck.
Simonsgaurd tries to strike from the bottom.
Stomp is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Stomp is looking to work some ground and pound but Simonsgaurd has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stomp won't allow Simonsgaurd to sweep him here.
Stomp tries to free his leg and advance position but Simonsgaurd is retaining full guard.
Stomp is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simonsgaurd can do to turn this around?
Stomp is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Simonsgaurd trying to keep a closed guard but Stomp is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stomp pushing down on Simonsgaurd's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Stomp passes to full mount!
Stomp wants to finish this one by submission but Simonsgaurd is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Stomp.
Stomp is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Simonsgaurd can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Simonsgaurd wants to hold on but Stomp pushes him away.
Simonsgaurd is desperately trying to improve his position but Stomp has a good base and remains in mount.
Simonsgaurd regains half guard.
Stomp is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stomp looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Simonsgaurd trying to control here.
Simonsgaurd is trying to stand up here but Stomp is controlling him well.
Stomp is looking for a kimura here.
Stomp wants to work for an arm triangle but Simonsgaurd is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stomp sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Simonsgaurd defending well though.
Stomp tries to pass to full mount but Simonsgaurd defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Simonsgaurd manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stomp looking to pass the guard.
Simonsgaurd working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stomp doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Simonsgaurd is tightening it up a little... Stomp has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Stomp reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Stomp taps out! Nice BJJ there by Simonsgaurd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Craig Simonsgaurd!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lenny Robinson (ranked 3019 p4p, 3100 weight class) and Orvar Odd Lodinkinni (ranked 322 p4p, 331 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lenny Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Orvar Odd Lodinkinni!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson connects with a jab.
It looks like Orvar Odd Lodinkinni has been cut.
Robinson's corner calls for a 1-2. Robinson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Robinson slips a jab from Lodinkinni.
Robinson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Robinson throws a lazy uppercut
and Lodinkinni counters with a nice uppercut.
Robinson throws a lazy right hand but Lodinkinni sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lodinkinni looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circling - Robinson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Robinson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Lodinkinni counter with a right hand.
Lodinkinni rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Robinson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Robinson swings widly with a right hand
and Lodinkinni counters with a nice right hand that sends Robinson toppling to the canvas! Robinson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Lodinkinni finish him?!
 Robinson is rocked!
It looks like Lenny Robinson has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lodinkinni throws a lazy uppercut
and Robinson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lodinkinni thinking.
Robinson lands a left and a right that send Lodinkinni crashing to the mat, dazed. Robinson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Robinson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lodinkinni cracks Robinson on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Robinson falls backwards against the cage. Lodinkinni follows up with more strikes that drop Robinson to his knees. Lodinkinni keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Robinson! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Orvar Odd Lodinkinni!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kamil Decaukas (ranked 2836 p4p, 3423 weight class) and Henry Chinaski (ranked 159 p4p, 181 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kamil Decaukas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Henry Chinaski!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Winston Alpacca and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decaukas has his takedown stuffed
and Chinaski counters with a nice uppercut.
Decaukas misses with a hook
and Chinaski counters with a straight right hand.
Chinaski throws a good cross that connects.
Nice defenses there by Chinaski.
Chinaski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Decaukas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Decaukas throws a lazy uppercut
and Chinaski counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Decaukas thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decaukas gets a double leg takedown into Chinaski's guard.
Chinaski can't keep his opponent in guard - Decaukas advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Decaukas in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Chinaski tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Decaukas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kamil Decaukas!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lipe Ribeiro (ranked 3170 p4p, 3236 weight class) and Henry Shewmaker (ranked 148 p4p, 154 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lipe Ribeiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Henry Shewmaker!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ribeiro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shewmaker misses with a combination
and Ribeiro counters with a straight right hand.
Shewmaker ducks under a wild hook from Ribeiro.
Shewmaker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ribeiro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shewmaker drives through and clinches with Ribeiro against the cage.
Shewmaker is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Shewmaker misses with a knee strike.
Still in the clinch, Ribeiro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shewmaker misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shewmaker looking to throw knees to the head but Ribeiro is blocking nicely.
Ribeiro can't find room to land a body shot as Shewmaker controls the action.
Shewmaker prevents Ribeiro from breaking the clinch.
Shewmaker takes a shot to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ribeiro being controlled against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro is trying to break the clinch but Shewmaker has him pressed against the cage.
Ribeiro can't break the clinch.
Shewmaker stalling the fight.
Ribeiro can't break the clinch.
Ribeiro can't break the clinch.
Ribeiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ribeiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shewmaker manages to avoid it.
Shewmaker misses with a double jab
and Ribeiro counters with a stiff right hand.
Shewmaker looks to land a right hand but Ribeiro moved out of range.
Shewmaker ducks under a wild hook from Ribeiro.
A slow jab from Ribeiro misses its intended target.
Ribeiro lands a nice hook to Shewmaker's body. Shewmaker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ribeiro missing with a left hand there. Shewmaker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro slips a jab and a cross from Shewmaker.
Ribeiro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ribeiro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ribeiro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ribeiro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ribeiro lands a nice looking body shot.
Ribeiro just misses with a punch to the body.
Ribeiro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ribeiro slips a jab and a cross from Shewmaker.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ribeiro takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shewmaker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ribeiro.
Shewmaker forces Ribeiro back against the cage and clinches.
Ribeiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shewmaker throws a shot from downtown. Ribeiro moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shewmaker circles away quickly and effectively.
Ribeiro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shewmaker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shewmaker throws the left hand but Ribeiro avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Ribeiro misses.
Shewmaker has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Ribeiro blocks the body kick.
Ribeiro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ribeiro is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shewmaker throws a right hand that Ribeiro ducks under and follows up with a left that Ribeiro also avoids with ease.
Ribeiro lands with an overhand left.
It looks like Henry Shewmaker has been cut.
Ribeiro throws a body shot but no joy.
Shewmaker throws a series of punches but Ribeiro moves out of range.
Ribeiro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shewmaker throws out the jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shewmaker. That's going to slow Ribeiro down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shewmaker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ribeiro throwing a counter right hand but Shewmaker manages to avoid it.
Ribeiro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shewmaker.
Shewmaker tries to close the distance and clinch but Ribeiro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shewmaker throws a body kick that misses
and Ribeiro counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shewmaker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ribeiro sends Shewmaker crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Ribeiro is motioning to the referee to let Shewmaker up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
 Shewmaker is rocked!
No joy there for Shewmaker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shewmaker is still on wobbly legs! Can Ribeiro finish him?
Shewmaker misses with a left hand
and Ribeiro counters with a stiff right hand.
Shewmaker walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Shewmaker limp body while Ribeiro jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lipe Ribeiro!
Lipe Ribeiro got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hakim Hamacha (ranked 2431 p4p, 2641 weight class) and Jaxon Aceves (ranked 262 p4p, 283 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hakim Hamacha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jaxon Aceves!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, David Hoff and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aceves throws a body punch but Hamacha moves out of range.
Aceves throws the left hand but Hamacha avoids the punch easily.
Aceves throws a body punch but Hamacha moves out of range.
Aceves forces Hamacha back against the cage and clinches.
Aceves lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hamacha backwards.
Aceves has Hamacha pressed against the cage, preventing Hamacha from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Aceves misses with a punch to the body.
Aceves scores with a hook to the body.
Aceves lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Aceves misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamacha wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A hook to the body from Aceves.
Hamacha is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Aceves.
A right handed body shot lands from Aceves.
Aceves lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aceves lands a body punch in the clinch.
Aceves lands with a light punch inside.
Aceves looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A right hand to the body from Aceves.
Aceves lands a hook that snaps the head of Hamacha backwards.
Aceves lands with a short shot to the head.
Aceves throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Aceves scores with a nice hook to the head.
Aceves lands a left hand.
Aceves lands a hook that snaps the head of Hamacha backwards.
Aceves breaks the clinch.
Hamacha throws an overhand right that lands on Aceves's shoulder, as Aceves tries to avoid the shot.
Hamacha definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Aceves cracks Hamacha with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Hamacha tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Aceves pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Hamacha 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). Jaxon Aceves!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Talmadge Lineburger (ranked 2047 p4p, 2719 weight class) and Blormarbius Goostain Runkums (ranked 98 p4p, 127 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Basic striking
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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Talmadge Lineburger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Blormarbius Goostain Runkums!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Sandra Marshall and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goostain Runkums cracks Lineburger with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Lineburger looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Goostain Runkums finish him?
It looks like Talmadge Lineburger has been cut.
Goostain Runkums waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lineburger.
Goostain Runkums will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lineburger has been working on his boxing with his coaches at PhoQus Island Training in the buildup to the fight.
Goostain Runkums throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lineburger closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Goostain Runkums did well to prevent Lineburger getting side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lineburger wants to pass to mount but Goostain Runkums is defending the position.
Goostain Runkums trying to hold on to Lineburger's head to control him but Lineburger postures up.
Lineburger trying to control from half guard but Goostain Runkums is working away.
Goostain Runkums has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lineburger is working away from the top position though.
Lineburger is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Goostain Runkums missing with punches from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lineburger blocks the strikes from Goostain Runkums.
Goostain Runkums tries to kick Lineburger off but Lineburger keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lineburger prevents Goostain Runkums from improving his position.
Goostain Runkums trying to hold on to Lineburger's head to control him but Lineburger postures up.
Goostain Runkums misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Lineburger is taking a breather. Goostain Runkums says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lineburger is thwarting Goostain Runkums's attempts to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Goostain Runkums lands a nice looking body shot.
Goostain Runkums tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lineburger was well out of range. Poor timing from Goostain Runkums.
Lineburger 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goostain Runkums tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Goostain Runkums is trying to keep Lineburger in close.
Goostain Runkums is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lineburger wants to control from the top but Goostain Runkums keeps moving.
Goostain Runkums striking off his back but it's not causing Lineburger any problems.
Goostain Runkums trying to control the position here.
Lineburger is working Goostain Runkums over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lineburger postures up.
Lineburger working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Goostain Runkums's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goostain Runkums trying to keep a closed guard but Lineburger is proving a slippery customer.
Goostain Runkums bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lineburger's guard.
Lineburger has his foot on Goostain Runkums's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Goostain Runkums works his way back into a safe position though.
Goostain Runkums working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lineburger's head.
Lineburger is looking for a triangle but Goostain Runkums pushes his legs off easily.
Goostain Runkums loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lineburger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Goostain Runkums accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lineburger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Goostain Runkums is one step ahead there.
Lineburger bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Goostain Runkums's guard.
We've been informed that Goostain Runkums has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goostain Runkums looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lineburger trying to control but Goostain Runkums is working from the bottom.
Lineburger postures up.
Goostain Runkums looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lineburger postures up.
Goostain Runkums escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lineburger gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Goostain Runkums looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Blormarbius Goostain Runkums dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Talmadge Lineburger's cut.
That's time! Lineburger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lineburger shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Goostain Runkums's guard.
Goostain Runkums thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Lineburger looking to pass the guard.
Lineburger works over Goostain Runkums with some ground and pound from guard.
Goostain Runkums looking for a sweep. Not yet Goostain Runkums, not yet.
Lineburger is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Goostain Runkums is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lineburger is aware though and is defending well.
Lineburger works over Goostain Runkums with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goostain Runkums keeping full guard, as Lineburger tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Goostain Runkums is on top in guard.
Goostain Runkums pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lineburger is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lineburger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Goostain Runkums is one step ahead there.
Lineburger throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lineburger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Goostain Runkums missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goostain Runkums won't allow Lineburger to sweep him here.
Goostain Runkums has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Goostain Runkums trying to control the position from guard on top but Lineburger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goostain Runkums got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lineburger has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Goostain Runkums has managed to get both his arms back between Lineburger's legs - danger averted.
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.
Lineburger looking for a sweep. Not yet Lineburger, not yet.
Lineburger might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Goostain Runkums throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lineburger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lineburger is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Goostain Runkums is aware though and is defending well.
Goostain Runkums throwing strikes but missing.
Goostain Runkums throwing strikes from guard but Lineburger blocks nicely.
Lineburger looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Goostain Runkums stands up over Lineburger, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lineburger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Goostain Runkums throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lineburger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goostain Runkums working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lineburger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Goostain Runkums.
Goostain Runkums trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lineburger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lineburger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Goostain Runkums.
Lineburger wants to sweep here but Goostain Runkums controlling him for the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Goostain Runkums scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Goostain Runkums drops Lineburger with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Lineburger looks back up at him and smiles so Goostain Runkums waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Lineburger is rocked!
Goostain Runkums lands a jab to Lineburger's midsection.
Oh Lineburger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lineburger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goostain Runkums.
Lineburger seems to have got his legs back now.
Goostain Runkums missing with a left hand there. Lineburger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Goostain Runkums throws a shot from downtown. Lineburger moves away and avoids it.
Lineburger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Goostain Runkums.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goostain Runkums thuds his right hand into Lineburger's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lineburger moves out of range of the strikes.
Goostain Runkums misses with a looping left.
Lineburger 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.
Goostain Runkums throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Goostain Runkums is trying to keep Lineburger in close.
Goostain Runkums is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Goostain Runkums thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lineburger's head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Goostain Runkums in particular looking to stall.
Talmadge Lineburger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lineburger avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Goostain Runkums.
Goostain Runkums slips a nice elbow through Lineburger's hands, connecting with Lineburger's forehead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Blormarbius Goostain Runkums showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Talmadge Lineburger's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Lineburger slips a straight right by Goostain Runkums.
Good standup being displayed there by Goostain Runkums as he connects with a hook.
Lineburger scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Goostain Runkums sneaks out the side door and pushes Lineburger away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Lineburger fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Goostain Runkums sprawls well initially but Lineburger persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goostain Runkums is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lineburger's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lineburger's back!
Goostain Runkums missing with strikes from the back.
Goostain Runkums is landing with strikes from the back.
Goostain Runkums working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Lineburger is doing well to defend. Goostain Runkums seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Lineburger is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Blormarbius Goostain Runkums!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roy Hinkle (ranked 2014 p4p, 2510 weight class) and Tom DeBlass (ranked 298 p4p, 361 weight class). Hinkle comes into the arena with 3 Hour Tour blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Roy Hinkle!
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, Tom DeBlass!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Daniel Franklin and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hinkle closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hinkle lands in his opponent's guard.
DeBlass looking for a sweep. Not yet DeBlass, not yet.
DeBlass working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hinkle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hinkle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hinkle is stalling in the full guard.
DeBlass wants to sweep here but Hinkle controlling him for the moment.
Hinkle postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hinkle won't allow DeBlass to sweep him here.
DeBlass looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hinkle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. DeBlass is keeping the position for now.
Hinkle scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeBlass tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hinkle content to stall in guard here.
Hinkle definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hinkle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. DeBlass swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hinkle is fighting to break DeBlass's control of his arms but DeBlass is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hinkle scoring with some ground and pound.
Hinkle slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hinkle postures up.
Hinkle chips away with some ground and pound.
Hinkle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
DeBlass working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hinkle.
Hinkle stopping the sweep attempt from DeBlass.
Hinkle distracts DeBlass with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hinkle connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeBlass is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hinkle trying to control but DeBlass is working from the bottom.
Hinkle slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
DeBlass manages to get back to half guard.
DeBlass tries to roll over but Hinkle keeps him under control.
Hinkle passes the guard and advances to mount!
DeBlass really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hinkle with a couple of short strikes.
DeBlass tries to reverse the position but Hinkle maintains control.
Hinkle lands a nice shot to the head.
Hinkle trying to control but DeBlass is having none of it.
Hinkle punishing his opponent with strikes.
A big strike lands for Hinkle! That's really hurt DeBlass and he's turned his back - Hinkle keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Hinkle jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roy Hinkle!
Roy Hinkle decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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