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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Inya Romergo (ranked 5553 p4p, 5544 weight class) and Small Dude (ranked 552 p4p, 550 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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180 cm 25 178 2 - 3 - 0 |
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168 cm 19 175 3 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt Solid boxing Big right hand |
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BJJ Brown Belt Brawler Knockout power |
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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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Inya Romergo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Small Dude! The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Michael Johnstone and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dude throws a hook but Romergo blocks it. Dude rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Romergo counters with a left and a right that stings Dude. Romergo gets a clinch. Dude looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Romergo blocks a body shot from Dude. Dude lands a body shot. Dude misses with the head strike.
Dude keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Romergo's efforts to push away. Romergo breaks the clinch.
Dude clinches up with Romergo and pushes him back against the cage. Dude tries to score a body lock takedown but Romergo shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Dude lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Dude tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Romergo blocks a body shot from Dude. Dude goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Romergo wants to break free but Dude has control.
Dude prevents Romergo from breaking the clinch. Romergo lands with a short head shot on the inside. Dude misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Romergo is trying to push Dude away but Dude has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Dude tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Romergo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. A head punch blocked on the inside by Dude. A short left from Romergo. Romergo has had enough of the clinch but Dude keeps him there for the moment. Dude lands a right hand that snaps the head of Romergo backwards. Romergo lands with a light punch inside. Romergo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Romergo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Dude darts in looking for a takedown but Romergo gets double underhooks and turns Dude into the cage. Inya Romergo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Small Dude. Dude wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Dude waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Romergo. Inya Romergo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dude shoots in and gets a takedown into Romergo's guard. Romergo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Dude trying to control the position from guard on top but Romergo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Romergo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Romergo is looking to stand up but Dude isn't so interested in that idea. Dude lands a couple of decent looking shots. Dude has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dude is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Dude lands a couple of digs. Romergo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Dude chips away with some ground and pound. Dude throwing strikes but missing. Romergo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Romergo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dude on the ground. Dude scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Dude lands a couple of digs. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Dude is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Romergo has momentary wrist control but Dude slips an elbow through the middle. Dude distracts Romergo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Dude is pushing down on Romergo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Romergo is fighting to maintain full guard but Dude has managed to sneak the leg through. Dude lands with a punch from half guard. Dude seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Romergo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Dude seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Dude lands strikes from half guard. Dude scoring with strikes to the body and head. Dude takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Romergo is rocked! The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dude lands a nice short elbow. Oh Romergo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Romergo is breathing heavily. Romergo taking some punishment here, with Dude in his half guard. Dude lands a big elbow - Romergo is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Dude!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Small Dude!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lether Gwani (ranked 2044 p4p, 2140 weight class) and Dakoda Wyatt (ranked 267 p4p, 279 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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180 cm 26 177 3 - 0 - 0 |
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180 cm 26 181 4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt Excellent MT Very quick |
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BJJ White Belt Excellent boxer Powerful |
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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lether Gwani! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dakoda Wyatt! The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Peter Branson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wyatt avoids the body shot from Gwani.
Wyatt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gwani was well out of range. Poor timing from Wyatt. Gwani loads up on a big right hand but Wyatt slips the punch. Gwani uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wyatt. Wyatt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A little jabbing left from Wyatt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Wyatt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gwani. Gwani connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Wyatt avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Wyatt looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Gwani misses with a straight left. Gwani definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Wyatt lands with an overhand left. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wyatt missing with a left hand there. Gwani was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. The fighters circling - Wyatt throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Wyatt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A jab from Gwani finds it's way through Wyatt's defenses. Wyatt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round. A telegraphed right hand from Wyatt misses the target. Wyatt jabbing away but nothing is landing. Wyatt misses with a hook. Gwani ducked under it nicely. Gwani throwing a counter right hand but Wyatt manages to avoid it. Wyatt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Wyatt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. A big left from Gwani misses. A little jabbing left from Wyatt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Gwani misses the shot to the body. Gwani misses with an uppercut. A swing and a miss from Gwani. Wyatt throws out a counter right but Gwani avoids it with no problem. Gwani lands with an uppercut that bounces Wyatt off the cage and back into range. Gwani throws a jab when Wyatt was well out of range. Wyatt misses with a looping left. Wyatt throws a jab but it's blocked by Gwani. Wyatt slips a jab from Gwani.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gwani misses with a left hand and Wyatt counters with a nice uppercut. Gwani misses with a hook
and Wyatt counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Gwani takes one to the chin there. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Wyatt misses with a hook. Gwani ducked under it nicely. A little feinted left hand from Gwani on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. A jab from Gwani misses. Gwani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wyatt.
Gwani ducks under a wild hook from Wyatt. Gwani misses with a lunging right hand
and Wyatt counters with a stiff right hand. Gwani stuns Wyatt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. A big right from Gwani misses. Wyatt takes a body punch but keeps moving. Gwani takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Wyatt connects with a crisp jab. Wyatt swings widly with a right hand
and Gwani counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wyatt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Gwani throws a nice looking combination but Wyatt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Wyatt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Wyatt misses with a straight left. Gwani throws a series of punches but Wyatt avoids them all with ease. A looping hook to the body misses from Gwani. Wyatt does a little dance to reset his feet. Wyatt lands a head shot. Wyatt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gwani staying out of range there. Good standup being displayed there by Wyatt as he connects with a hook. Gwani scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Gwani slips under a jab from Wyatt. Wyatt is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gwani had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. Wyatt blocks a jab. Gwani ducks under a wild hook from Wyatt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Wyatt digs a good body shot into Gwani's ribs. Wyatt takes a body punch but keeps moving. Gwani throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wyatt counters with a straight right hand. Gwani staying out of range there. Wyatt walks into a left hand. Gwani works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Gwani is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Wyatt lands a slapping body shot.
Wyatt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gwani. Gwani misses with a body shot.
Gwani throws a big shot that misses. Wyatt with a hook. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Gwani loads up on a big right hand but Wyatt slips the punch. Wyatt scores with a punch to the head. A swing and a miss from Gwani. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dakoda Wyatt will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Gwani missing with a left hand there. Wyatt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Wyatt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Lether Gwani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wyatt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Gwani needs to keep his hands up - Wyatt had a free shot at his head there. Gwani bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Gwani looks to throw the jab but Wyatt is out of range. Gwani throws a hook but Wyatt avoids it easily. Wyatt misses with a hook. Gwani ducked under it nicely. Wyatt moves away from the strike by Gwani. Wyatt blocks a jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wyatt loads up on a big right hand but Gwani slips the punch. Wyatt throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Wyatt throws a lazy right hand but Gwani sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Wyatt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gwani staying out of range there. Gwani waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wyatt. Wyatt throws a hook but Gwani avoids it easily. Gwani throws an overhand right that lands on Wyatt's shoulder, as Wyatt tries to avoid the shot. Wyatt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gwani. A swing and a miss from Gwani. A countering left hand to the body from Wyatt misses. Gwani takes one to the side of the head.
Gwani throws the left hand but Wyatt avoids the punch easily. It seemed like Wyatt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Wyatt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Nice defenses there by Wyatt. A lazy left from Gwani finds it's target. The fighters circling - Wyatt throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Wyatt jabbing away but nothing is landing. Wyatt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wyatt slips under a jab from Gwani. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wyatt! But no joy. Wyatt looks to land a left hand but Gwani moved out of range nicely. A big left from Gwani misses. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gwani avoids the body shot from Wyatt.
Gwani swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Wyatt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gwani. Gwani misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wyatt misses with a straight left. Lether Gwani is winning the standup battle so far. Wyatt tries to move into range but Gwani moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Gwani misses with a straight right. A looping hook to the body misses from Gwani. Wyatt does a little dance to reset his feet. Gwani throws a big shot that misses. It seemed like Wyatt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Gwani misses with a body shot
and Wyatt counters with a stiff right hand. Gwani throws a jab but it's blocked by Wyatt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wyatt throws the left hand but Gwani avoids the punch easily. Wyatt throws a body shot but no joy. Gwani gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Gwani rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wyatt counters with a lovely straight right hand! Gwani lands a head shot. Wyatt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gwani sees it coming and avoids it easily. Wyatt jabs at Gwani's body. Wyatt throws a hook but Gwani avoids it easily. Wyatt slips a straight right by Gwani. Wyatt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Nice defenses there by Wyatt. Gwani looks to land a right hand but Wyatt moved out of range. Wyatt throws a hook but Gwani avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A shot to the liver by Wyatt. Beautiful body shot. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Wyatt connects with a jab. Gwani throws an overhand right that lands on Wyatt's shoulder, as Wyatt tries to avoid the shot. A slow jab from Wyatt misses its intended target. Wyatt scores with a hook. Gwani ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Gwani seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Wyatt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gwani in his tracks. Wyatt dodges the punch combination from Gwani.
Gwani misses with a straight right. A slow jab from Wyatt misses its intended target. Wyatt's corner calls for a 1-2. Wyatt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Gwani is rocked! Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Wyatt! Gwani is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dakoda Wyatt!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roid Rager I (ranked 1638 p4p, 1979 weight class) and Shunsui Kyoraku (ranked 222 p4p, 257 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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191 cm 26 185 5 - 3 - 0 |
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190 cm 26 195 3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt Excellent MT Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt Excellent MT Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Roid Rager I! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Shunsui Kyoraku! The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Michael Johnstone and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kyoraku bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A little jabbing left from Kyoraku on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Kyoraku throws a hook to the side of Rager I's head but Rager I sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Rager I swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Jab by Kyoraku. Kyoraku scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Kyoraku moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Rager I definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Kyoraku connects with a nice looking jab.
Rager I scores with a nice head shot. Rager I scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Kyoraku missing with a left hand there. Rager I was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A little feinted left hand from Rager I on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Kyoraku scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kyoraku misses with a hook. Kyoraku staying out of range there. Rager I throws a body punch but Kyoraku moves out of range. A nice side step and Kyoraku releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rager I gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Kyoraku scores with a nice head shot. Kyoraku lands with a cross. Kyoraku connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Kyoraku connects with a looping right hand.
Kyoraku cracks Rager I on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Rager I falls backwards against the cage. Kyoraku follows up with more strikes that drop Rager I to his knees. Kyoraku keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Rager I! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shunsui Kyoraku! During a confident post fight interview, Shunsui Kyoraku 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Park Yo Ka (ranked 2014 p4p, 2688 weight class) and Scott Shotz (ranked 264 p4p, 348 weight class). Scott Shotz is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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185 cm 26 192 3 - 0 - 0 |
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Powerful takedowns Basic striking Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt Basic striking Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight 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, Park Yo Ka! 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, Scott Shotz! The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Yo Ka misses with a lunging right hand
and Shotz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. It looks like Park Yo Ka has been cut. Shotz cracks Yo Ka with a good jab. Yo Ka throws a looping overhand right but Shotz ducks down to avoid it. Shotz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yo Ka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shotz was well out of range. Poor timing from Yo Ka. Shotz avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Scott Shotz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A looping hook to the body misses from Yo Ka. Shotz does a little dance to reset his feet. It seemed like Shotz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Shotz avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Yo Ka staying out of range there. Yo Ka closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Yo Ka has knee on belly and moves into mount. Yo Ka looking to secure an arm triangle but Shotz defends it well. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Shotz tries to reverse the position but Yo Ka maintains control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Yo Ka trying to control but Shotz is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Yo Ka has control of Shotz's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Shotz regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Yo Ka throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Shotz because Yo Ka loaded up on that one. Shotz has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it. Shotz tries to reverse the position but Yo Ka maintains control. Yo Ka jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Shotz is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Shotz and Yo Ka has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Yo Ka tries to move to mount but Shotz blocks the move with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Yo Ka working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Shotz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Yo Ka's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Yo Ka seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shotz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Yo Ka maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Shotz could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Yo Ka has cracked it and Shotz is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Yo Ka!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Park Yo Ka! Our winner, Park Yo Ka, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Semen Voribiev (ranked 2191 p4p, 2413 weight class) and Kamil Decaukas (ranked 133 p4p, 147 weight class). Kamil Decaukas has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Semen Voribiev! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kamil Decaukas! The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Santiago Holmes and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Voribiev misses with an uppercut. Decaukas saw that one coming. It seemed like Decaukas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. A lazy body kick from Voribiev and Decaukas counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Decaukas trying to control from half guard but Voribiev is working away. Voribiev is trying is best to control the position here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Voribiev moves into full guard.
Voribiev keeping moving, preventing Decaukas from controlling successfully. Voribiev working a defensive guard here.
Voribiev is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Decaukas trying to control but Voribiev is working from the bottom. Decaukas looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Voribiev pulls Decaukas in close to prevent any damage. Voribiev keeping moving, preventing Decaukas from controlling successfully. Decaukas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Voribiev managing to control the position. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Voribiev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Decaukas manages to get himself to full guard.
Voribiev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Decaukas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Voribiev defends it easily. Voribiev chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Decaukas working for a triangle but Voribiev defends it easily.
Voribiev 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. Decaukas has his foot on Voribiev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Voribiev works his way back into a safe position though. Decaukas is trying to control the position but Voribiev postures up. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Decaukas can do anything to dispel that myth. Voribiev chips away with some ground and pound. Voribiev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Decaukas swivels though and keeps the full guard. Voribiev scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Voribiev scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Decaukas working for a triangle but Voribiev defends it easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Voribiev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Voribiev's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Decaukas looking to control.
Voribiev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Decaukas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Voribiev has managed to get both his arms back between Decaukas's legs - danger averted. Decaukas working a defensive guard here.
Decaukas wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Decaukas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Voribiev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Voribiev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Voribiev trying to control but Decaukas is working from the bottom. Voribiev throws a big right hand that misses. Voribiev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Decaukas's head. Decaukas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Decaukas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Voribiev chips away with some ground and pound. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Voribiev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Decaukas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Voribiev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Voribiev lands a couple of decent looking shots. 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 Semen Voribiev will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action!
Voribiev shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Voribiev showed some decent athleticism there. Voribiev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Decaukas is trying to maintain the position but Voribiev is very close to passing his half guard. Voribiev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Decaukas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Voribiev working over Decaukas with some ground and pound. Decaukas looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Voribiev is thwarting Decaukas's attempts to control the position. Decaukas is looking for a sweep. Voribiev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Voribiev is looking to take a break and control but Decaukas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Voribiev scoring with strikes to the body and head. Decaukas is refusing to be controlled, as Voribiev sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Decaukas tries to roll over but Voribiev keeps him under control. Voribiev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Decaukas's head. Voribiev lands with a punch from half guard. Decaukas is trying to control but can't.
Decaukas is doing well to control the position and prevent Voribiev from advancing to side control. Voribiev is keen to just control but Decaukas is a slippery customer. Decaukas trying to control here.
Voribiev looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Decaukas trying to control but Voribiev postures up.
Decaukas wants to control but Voribiev passes into side.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Voribiev looks up at the clock and then as Decaukas takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Voribiev smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Voribiev creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Voribiev scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Decaukas to see if he's OK. Decaukas can't do much from the bottom here. Semen Voribiev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Voribiev landing a few strikes. Decaukas felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. Decaukas tries to buck Voribiev off but Voribiev is having none of it. Decaukas takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Decaukas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Voribiev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Voribiev lands a few punches from side control. Voribiev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Decaukas can do to turn this around? Voribiev connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Decaukas some visible discomfort.
Decaukas is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Voribiev creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Decaukas is still in real trouble! Can Voribiev finish him? Voribiev trying to control the action but Decaukas is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Decaukas is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Decaukas tries to get back to half guard but can't. Decaukas seems to have recovered his senses. Decaukas sneaks back into half guard. Voribiev lands strikes from half guard. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Voribiev lands a nice short elbow. Decaukas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Voribiev's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Voribiev's back! Voribiev defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Voribiev trying to control but not successfully. Decaukas is hanging on to Voribiev's back as he tries to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Decaukas is looking for a choke. Voribiev gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Voribiev manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Voribiev works over Decaukas with some ground and pound from guard. Voribiev wants to control from the top but Decaukas keeps moving. Voribiev is working Decaukas over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Voribiev is working Decaukas over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Decaukas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Voribiev defends well. Decaukas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Semen Voribiev dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Decaukas closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Voribiev's guard. Voribiev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Voribiev chips away with some ground and pound. Decaukas tries to land a sweep but no joy. Decaukas has an active guard here but Voribiev has managed to pass into half guard.
Decaukas is trying to maintain the position but Voribiev is very close to passing his half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Decaukas might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Voribiev haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's one minute gone in the round. Decaukas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Voribiev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Decaukas is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Voribiev scores with a couple of nice shots. Decaukas is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Voribiev scores with a couple of nice shots. Decaukas trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Voribiev manages to pass to mount!
Decaukas is wriggling around trying to escape.
Voribiev avoids the attempt from Decaukas to control. Voribiev landing punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Voribiev lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Voribiev working away from the top, dropping strikes. Decaukas regains half guard. Voribiev working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Decaukas is looking for a sweep. Voribiev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Voribiev moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Decaukas. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Voribiev working the ground and pound from side control. Decaukas wants to control but Voribiev postures up. Voribiev taking a breather here. Voribiev is working Decaukas over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Decaukas is working to avoid the ground and pound but Voribiev connects with a decent elbow. Decaukas tries to bench press Voribiev off him but Voribiev keeps the position. Check out the look on Voribiev's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Decaukas wants to control but Voribiev postures up. Voribiev scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Decaukas is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Voribiev can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Semen Voribiev! Our winner, Semen Voribiev, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Deacon Jenkins (ranked 1816 p4p, 1821 weight class) and Duke Nukem (ranked 232 p4p, 233 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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BJJ Purple Belt Solid Muay Thai Very strong |
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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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Deacon Jenkins! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Duke Nukem! The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Winston Alpacca and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jenkins takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Nukem misses with a wild combination.
Jenkins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Nukem displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jenkins throws out the jab. Nukem tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jenkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Nukem. Jenkins takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nukem ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jenkins moves away. Nukem fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jenkins manages to avoid it. Jenkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Some wild striking there from Jenkins.
Nukem dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Nukem just misses with a punch to the body.
Nukem avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nukem let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Nukem digs a good body shot into Jenkins's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nukem avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Nukem tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jenkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Nukem. Nukem throws a body punch but Jenkins moves out of range. Nukem swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the body from Nukem misses and Jenkins counters by moving into the clinch. Nukem cracks Jenkins with a nice body shot. Jenkins working aggressively here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Jenkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Nukem stalling against the cage.
Jenkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Jenkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Nukem. Jenkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Nukem.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The referee calls for Nukem to work.
Nukem is pushing Jenkins up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Jenkins is trying to pull guard but Nukem has him pressed against the cage. Jenkins has a couple of punches blocked by Nukem.
A short uppercut from Nukem. Jenkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nukem. A short right hand to the side of the head by Nukem. 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! Nukem lands on the inside with an uppercut. Jenkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nukem prevents a body shot from Jenkins. Nukem looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Nukem lands with a light punch inside. Nukem breaks the clinch.
Jenkins throws a jab when Nukem was well out of range. Nukem is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jenkins rather than just go for the knockout. Jenkins throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nukem's waist but Nukem gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jenkins off to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jenkins misses with an uppercut. Jenkins tries to clinch but Nukem is having none of it. Nukem now looks to counter with a shot at the body. The crowd cheers as Jenkins lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nukem doesn't seem phased though. Nukem takes one to the chin there. Duke Nukem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A punch lands to the side of Jenkins 's head but he takes it in his stride. Nukem scores with a shot to the body.
Jenkins staying out of range there. Jenkins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Jenkins looks to land a left hand but Nukem moved out of range nicely. Jenkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Nukem defending well as Jenkins loads up on a big left hand. Nukem ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Nukem misses with a lunging right hand
and Jenkins counters with a stiff right hand. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Nukem looks to throw the jab but Jenkins is out of range. Jenkins staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nukem dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Jenkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nukem throws out the jab. Jenkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Nukem. A little jabbing left from Nukem on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Jenkins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nukem paws at him with a jab and circles away. Nukem avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Jenkins is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Nukem throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Nukem keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jenkins. Nukem lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Nukem swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jenkins counters with a stiff right hand. Nukem ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Nukem rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jenkins counters with a stiff right hand. Nukem lands a jab to Jenkins's midsection. Nukem scores with a jab. Jenkins acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Nukem slips a jab from Jenkins. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Nukem dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Nukem waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jenkins. Nukem looks to score with a jab to the body but Jenkins is just out of range. Jenkins feints a jab promting Nukem to slip. Jenkins then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nukem slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Jenkins tries to clinch there but Nukem circles away.
Jenkins swings for the body but Nukem moves out of range.
Jenkins throws a body shot but no joy. Nukem goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Jenkins lands a jab to the nose. Jenkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nukem.
Jenkins misses with a wild body shot. Nukem ducks under a wild hook from Jenkins. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nukem! But no joy. Jenkins throws a right and a left that both miss. Nukem ducks under a wild hook from Jenkins. Nukem throws a jab when Jenkins was well out of range. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jenkins misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jenkins blocks a jab. Jenkins loads up on a big right hand but Nukem slips the punch. Jenkins keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jenkins changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Nukem scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jenkins in his tracks. Nukem throws a right hand that Jenkins ducks under and follows up with a left that Jenkins also avoids with ease. Jenkins throws an overhand right that lands on Nukem's shoulder, as Nukem tries to avoid the shot. Jenkins moves away from the strike by Nukem. Nukem swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Jenkins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Nukem dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Nukem keeps the fight on the outside. Nukem jabs Jenkins to the body, keeping him at a distance. Jenkins displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Nukem staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nukem throws out a powerful jab. Nukem lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Nukem pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Nukem throws an overhand right that lands on Jenkins's shoulder, as Jenkins tries to avoid the shot. Jenkins attempts a counter takedown but Nukem avoids it well and moves away. Duke Nukem seems to be getting the better of the standup. Nukem moves out of range of the strikes. Jenkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Nukem is just out of range. A big left from Nukem misses. Nukem throws a combination that misses and Jenkins counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jenkins. A head punch on the inside from Jenkins fails to land. Nukem blocks a body shot from Jenkins. Nukem breaks the clinch.
Nukem loads up on a big right hand but Jenkins slips the punch. Nukem lands a nice looking body shot.
Jenkins lands a jab to the nose.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nukem staying out of range there. Nukem misses with a body shot.
Jenkins changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Jenkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nukem. Jenkins wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Nukem works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Jenkins slips a straight right by Nukem. Jenkins moves away from the strike by Nukem. Jenkins is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Nukem. Nukem scores with a shot to the body.
Nukem throws a lazy right hand but Jenkins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Nukem throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nukem misses with a hook
and Jenkins counters with a left and a right that stings Nukem. Jenkins slips a straight right by Nukem. Jenkins changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Nukem misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jenkins.
Nukem looks to score with a jab to the body but Jenkins is just out of range. Jenkins throws a body punch but Nukem moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A jab from Jenkins misses. Nukem is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jenkins. Jenkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nukem. This has been an exciting period of action! Nukem misses the shot to the body. Jenkins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nukem counters with a nice uppercut. Nukem throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jenkins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Nukem ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Nukem takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nukem thows a left - swing and a miss! Jenkins misses with a takedown attempt - Nukem sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Nukem misses the shot to the body. Jenkins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Nukem showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! Nukem throws a poor cross that misses
and Jenkins counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nukem thinking. Nukem misses with a hook. A swing and a miss from Nukem. Nukem looks to score with a jab to the body but Jenkins is just out of range. Jenkins smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Nukem thows a left - swing and a miss! Jenkins slips a straight right by Nukem. Nukem clobbers Jenkins with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Jenkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nukem. Nukem throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Jenkins is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Nukem. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nukem tries to bum rush Jenkins with a series of wild strikes but Jenkins uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Jenkins scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Jenkins paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Jenkins lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nukem moves out of range as Jenkins strikes. Nukem is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jenkins. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jenkins is defended easily by Nukem. Jenkins slips a jab and a cross from Nukem.
Jenkins misses with an uppercut
and Nukem counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Nukem avoids the body shot from Jenkins.
Jenkins moves out of range of the strikes. Jenkins seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Nukem throws an off balance right hand
and Jenkins counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nukem thinking. Nukem looks to throw the jab but Jenkins is out of range. Nukem wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Nukem uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jenkins.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nukem uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jenkins. Nukem takes one to the side of the head.
Nukem waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jenkins. Jenkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nukem. Jenkins just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab lands there for Nukem. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jenkins throws a hook but Nukem avoids it easily. Nukem takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Jenkins slips under a jab. Nukem misses with a body punch
and Jenkins counters by moving into the clinch. Nukem manages to break the clinch.
Jenkins moves out of range of the strikes. Jenkins lands with a straight right. Nukem didn't see that one coming. Nukem jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jenkins missing with a left hand there. Nukem was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Nukem has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Jenkins misses with a left hand and Nukem connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Nukem bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jenkins's head. Jenkins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nukem paws at him with a jab and circles away. Nukem misses with a wild body shot. Jenkins is looking to counter punch. Nukem looks to throw the jab but Jenkins is out of range. Jenkins connects with a crisp jab. Nukem ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jenkins moves away. Jenkins was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Jenkins throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Nukem throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jenkins. Nukem throws a series of punches but Jenkins moves out of range. Jenkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Nukem looks to score with a jab to the body but Jenkins is just out of range. Duke Nukem is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jenkins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Duke Nukem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Nukem tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jenkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Nukem. Nice shot lands for Jenkins. Deacon Jenkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Nukem tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jenkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Nukem. Jenkins tries to counter by clinching up but Nukem breaks away and moves out of range. Nukem misses with a hook. Jenkins ducked under it nicely. Jenkins throws out a loose jab but Nukem uses good head movement to avoid it. Nukem throws a body shot but no joy. Jenkins is looking for a counter combo. Nukem just misses with a punch to the body.
Nukem throws a hook but Jenkins blocks it. Jenkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Nukem will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that's the end of the fight! Duke Nukem comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Nukem has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30 Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30 Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duke Nukem!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Franco Fajardo (ranked 1394 p4p, 2690 weight class) and Michiel Kortenhorst (ranked 193 p4p, 349 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 middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Franco Fajardo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Michiel Kortenhorst! The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Santiago Holmes and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Fajardo shoots in and bounces Kortenhorst off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Kortenhorst is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fajardo is aware though and is defending well. Kortenhorst escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fajardo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Fajardo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kortenhorst's head. Kortenhorst is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kortenhorst trying to keep a closed guard but Fajardo is proving a slippery customer.
Kortenhorst looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fajardo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Fajardo trying to control but Kortenhorst is working from the bottom. Kortenhorst wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kortenhorst looking for subs off his back but Fajardo has passed one foot through into half guard.
Fajardo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Fajardo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Fajardo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kortenhorst defends it well. Fajardo working Kortenhorst over with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Fajardo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Fajardo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Kortenhorst looking for submissions off his back. Fajardo 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. Kortenhorst actively working from the bottom here. Kortenhorst wants to get back to full guard but Fajardo has passed into side control. Kortenhorst is trying to improve his position. Kortenhorst looks to move to half guard but instead Fajardo has passed into mount! Damn!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fajardo controlling the position easily from mount. Fajardo looking to control but Kortenhorst is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Kortenhorst tries to lock up and control but Fajardo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Fajardo controlling the position easily from mount. Kortenhorst is looking to improve his position but Fajardo isn't that keen on the idea. Fajardo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Kortenhorst taking shots to the head. Fajardo pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. It looks like Michiel Kortenhorst has been cut. Kortenhorst gets back to half guard. Kortenhorst gets full guard. Fajardo is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Kortenhorst has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Fajardo is looking to defend but Kortenhorst has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Fajardo! Kortenhorst pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Fajardo taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Michiel Kortenhorst!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Jungle (ranked 640 p4p, 798 weight class) and Hrvoje Kovacevic (ranked 94 p4p, 116 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jason Jungle! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hrvoje Kovacevic! The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Winston Alpacca and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jungle misses with a takedown attempt and Kovacevic counters with a crisp right hand that drops Jungle! Kovacevic lets Jungle back up to his feet, looking for a finish! Jungle throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kovacevic rattles Jungle with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Jungle tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Kovacevic dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Jungle stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hrvoje Kovacevic! Hrvoje Kovacevic is the new light heavyweight champion! Hrvoje Kovacevic thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonard Read (ranked 1099 p4p, 1895 weight class) and Roy Hinkle (ranked 160 p4p, 286 weight class). Hinkle has chosen 3 Hour Tour as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Leonard Read! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Roy Hinkle! The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Dirk Anderson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Read clinches with his opponent.
Read has Hinkle pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Read pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hinkle tumbling to the mat - Read dives into Hinkle's guard. Read trying to control but Hinkle is working from the bottom. Hinkle trying to control the position here. Read is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Read drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Read jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Read trying to control the position from guard on top but Hinkle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Read sitting in guard here, content to control. Hinkle keeping moving, preventing Read from controlling successfully. 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. Read is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hinkle is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Hinkle looking for a sweep. Not yet Hinkle, not yet. Read wants to pass the guard but Hinkle is keeping the position. Read has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. Hinkle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Read is one step ahead there. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hinkle holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Hinkle looking to score a takedown here. Read is defending well but Hinkle drives through and ends up in Read's guard. Read is trying to keep Hinkle in close.
Hinkle must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Read working a defensive guard but Hinkle passes into half guard.
Hinkle controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hinkle wants to control but Read is keeping him busy. Read is pressing down on Hinkle's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Hinkle passes easily into side control. Nice work. Read tries to get back to half guard but can't. Hinkle lands an elbow. Read tries to buck Hinkle off but Hinkle is having none of it. Hinkle lands a decent elbow from side control. Hinkle looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Read tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hinkle wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Read is working hard here to advance position. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Hinkle slows the pace down. Hinkle working the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hinkle wants to control but Read is keeping him busy. Hinkle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Read. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Hinkle creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Read sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Read works his way to full guard. Good work. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Read keeping moving, preventing Hinkle from controlling successfully. Hinkle won't allow Read to sweep him here. Hinkle chips away with some ground and pound. Read looking to control.
Read working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hinkle has passed into half guard!
Read is pressing down on Hinkle's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Hinkle trying to control the position from guard on top but Read is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hinkle postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Hinkle controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Read is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Hinkle working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Read's head. Hinkle lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Read is trying to keep Hinkle in close.
Hinkle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Read has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hinkle has managed to get both his arms back between Read's legs - danger averted. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Read working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hinkle. Hinkle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Read is keeping the position for now. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Hinkle dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Read doesn't succeed with the takedown and Hinkle decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Read's guard. Hinkle trying to control but Read is working from the bottom. Hinkle passes into half guard. Hinkle is nestled in close to Read, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Hinkle landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Hinkle drops an elbow to the side of Read's head. Hinkle is trying to control the action in half guard but Read is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Hinkle with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Roy Hinkle has got the better of the ground game so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hinkle takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Hinkle trying to pass the guard but Read defending well. Hinkle working the head and body with strikes. Hinkle with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Read wants to get back to full guard. Hinkle working the head and body with strikes. Read wants to improve his position but Hinkle is controlling well.
Hinkle working the head and body with strikes. Hinkle takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Hinkle working Read over with strikes. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hinkle is trying to control. Read wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Hinkle is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Read looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Hinkle prevents Read from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hinkle trying to mount his opponent but Read defends it. Read looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Hinkle has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Hinkle stalling. Read is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Read looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Read trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hinkle tries to pass the half guard into mount. Read knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Read taking some punishment here, with Hinkle in his half guard. Read has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hinkle is working away from the top position though. Hinkle takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Nice strikes from Hinkle there. Hinkle working over Read with some ground and pound. Read looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Read trying to control from the bottom.
Read is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hinkle's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hinkle's back! Hinkle wants to control his opponent's hands but Read gets his hands free. The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Read's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Read looking for the RNC.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Read is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hinkle is defending well though. Read let's go of the attempt for now. Hinkle controlling Read 's hands. Read has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hinkle has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Read is hanging on to Hinkle's back as he tries to escape.
Read has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hinkle has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hinkle defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Read's arms. I really don't envy Hinkle right now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Hinkle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Read has closed the distance and engaged Hinkle in a clinch.
Hinkle pulls guard successfully.
Hinkle keeping moving, preventing Read from controlling successfully. Read looking to pass the guard. Hinkle keeping moving, preventing Read from controlling successfully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hinkle looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Hinkle is pulling down on Read's head. It's preventing any offense from Read, at least for the moment. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Hinkle wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round. Read trying to control the position from guard on top but Hinkle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Read looking to pass the guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Leonard Read seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nice sprawl there from Hinkle as Read shoots in. Hinkle closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Hinkle scoring with punches from side control. Read taking a bit of punishment here - Hinkle scoring with strikes. Hinkle trying to control the action but Read is working from the bottom. Read tries to buck Hinkle off but Hinkle is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Read can't do much from the bottom here. Hinkle landing strikes. Hinkle working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Read tries to get back to half guard but can't. Hinkle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Read keeps working. Read on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Hinkle controls the position. Read is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Hinkle trying to control the action but Read is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hinkle looks up at the clock and then as Read takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hinkle smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
You can see the frustration on Read's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Read is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Hinkle wants to control but Read is keeping him busy. Hinkle sitting and controlling from the half guard. Read is trying to get back to full guard. Hinkle trying to mount his opponent but Read defends it. Hinkle controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Hinkle trying to control from half guard but Read is working away. Read looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Read is looking to improve his position.
Read desperately trying to maintain half guard. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Hinkle content to control rather than advance. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Read taking some punishment here, with Hinkle in his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Roy Hinkle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Hinkle winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30 Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30 Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy Hinkle! An out of breath Roy Hinkle thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Colin Hasty (ranked 1350 p4p, 1681 weight class) and William Lewis (ranked 174 p4p, 218 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Colin Hasty! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, William Lewis! The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Dirk Anderson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hasty gets the takedown into side control. Hasty landing strikes. Hasty is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Lewis looks calm but he's in trouble here. Hasty gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Lewis is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Hasty lets go of the hold and Lewis can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Colin Hasty! Colin Hasty 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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