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KIFC 68 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Iso Danny (ranked 4158 p4p, 4841 weight class) and Robert Johnson (ranked 486 p4p, 536 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
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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 - 5 - 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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Robert Johnson !
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Danny sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
Danny gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Johnson moves into the clinch.
Danny is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Johnson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Danny pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Danny is trying to stall.
Johnson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Danny fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Iso Danny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Johnson .
Danny goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Danny in a clinch.
Danny stalling in the clinch.
Johnson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Danny prevents the takedown attempt.
Danny prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson wants a takedown but no success here.
Danny creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Danny working aggressively here.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Danny.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Danny.
Danny prevents a takedown attempt there.
Danny misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Danny definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Johnson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Danny looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johnson trying to control but Danny is working from the bottom.
Danny controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danny can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Johnson controls the pace.
Danny is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Danny throws his legs up looking for a submission but Johnson uses it to pass to side control.
The referee asks Johnson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Johnson prefers to stall for the moment though.
Johnson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Danny has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Johnson but great work by Danny.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson is trying to improve his position.
Danny decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson .
Danny looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Danny pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Danny pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Danny misses with a series of wild punches.
Iso Danny is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Danny sprawls well. Danny wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Danny.
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danny throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson dives in and grabs Danny's left leg, looking for a takedown. Danny pushes down on Johnson 's head and hops out.
Johnson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Johnson is trying to drag Danny to the mat but Danny just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Danny turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Danny - that landed with a thud.
Danny looking to stall.
Danny gets underhooks to prevent Johnson 's takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson being controlled against the cage.
Johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iso Danny dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Danny sprawls well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Danny scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Danny drops Johnson with a naaaaasty hook - Johnson is in real trouble here! Danny dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iso Danny!
Iso Danny decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Rinaudo (ranked 3374 p4p, 3408 weight class) and John Sheppard (ranked 423 p4p, 426 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Matthew Rinaudo!
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, John Sheppard!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Dirk Anderson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Rinaudo or perhaps it was just good defense by Sheppard, which made it look bad.
Sheppard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rinaudo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rinaudo showed some decent athleticism there.
Sheppard has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Rinaudo is on him like a limpet, forcing Sheppard back against the cage.
Sheppard stops a takedown attempt from Rinaudo.
Sheppard wants to get back to striking at distance but Rinaudo won't allow it.
We've been hearing reports that Rinaudo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Rinaudo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sheppard fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Rinaudo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rinaudo tries for a takedown but Sheppard circles away easily
and Sheppard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
 It looks like Matthew Rinaudo has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sheppard lands an overhand right.
Sheppard connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Rinaudo tumbling to the canvas! Sheppard pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Rinaudo was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). John Sheppard!
John Sheppard spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ese Magoo (ranked 3519 p4p, 3725 weight class) and Geoff Jefferson (ranked 433 p4p, 448 weight class). Magoo comes to the cage accompanied by BANKS - Warm Water (Snakehips Remix). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ese Magoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Geoff Jefferson!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Bart Greer and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magoo throws a lazy right hand but Jefferson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jefferson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Magoo counter with a right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jefferson.
Jefferson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jefferson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jefferson dives in for a single leg takedown but Magoo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ese Magoo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Geoff Jefferson.
Jefferson moves away from the strike by Magoo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson fails with the takedown
and Magoo counters with a crisp right hand that drops Jefferson! Magoo lets Jefferson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 Jefferson is rocked!
 It looks like Geoff Jefferson has been cut.
Jefferson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Magoo counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Jefferson out cold! What a finish! Magoo is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ese Magoo!
A victorious Ese Magoo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thor Flex (ranked 2839 p4p, 2627 weight class) and Lorenz Blackwater (ranked 358 p4p, 326 weight class). Blackwater is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by A$AP Rocky - Everyday. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Thor Flex!
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, Lorenz Blackwater!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Bart Greer and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flex fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Blackwater, pushing him back against the cage.
Blackwater wants to break the clinch but can't.
Flex fails to pull guard.
Blackwater is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Flex is keeping busy.
Blackwater is trying to push Flex away but Flex has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Blackwater tries to circle away but Flex has him pinned against the cage.
Flex fails to pull guard.
Flex tries to pull guard but Blackwater holds him up against the cage and eventually Flex drops back down to his feet.
Flex definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thor Flex. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flex is trying to pull guard but Blackwater turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flex tries to pull guard but Blackwater holds him up against the cage and eventually Flex drops back down to his feet.
Flex tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Blackwater can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flex tries to pull guard but Blackwater won't allow it.
Flex jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Blackwater walks away with a smile on his face. Flex gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Flex moves into the clinch successfully.
Blackwater breaks from the clinch.
Flex closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Flex jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Blackwater walks away with a smile on his face. Flex gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Flex wants to clinch
and Blackwater counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Flex tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Blackwater counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Flex thinking.
Flex instigates a clinch.
Blackwater's coach down at Elite Boxing Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Blackwater's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Flex is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Blackwater to keep the fight standing.
Flex jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Blackwater walks away with a smile on his face. Flex gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flex looks to clinch
and Blackwater connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Flex clinches with his opponent.
Flex tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Flex jumps guard but Blackwater turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Flex jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Blackwater walks away with a smile on his face. Flex gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blackwater looks to throw the jab but Flex is out of range.
Flex gets a clinch.
Blackwater breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Flex darts in trying to clinch
and Blackwater counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Flex tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blackwater swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blackwater unleashes a big counter combination but Flex bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Thor Flex seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flex tries to clinch but Blackwater moves away
and Blackwater counters with a series of strikes. Flex will be more careful next time no doubt.
Flex fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Blackwater, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flex jumps guard but Blackwater stands there with Flex around his waist. Flex gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Blackwater manages to break the clinch.
Flex tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Blackwater manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Flex moves to clinch but Blackwater breaks away
and Blackwater counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Flex closes the distance but Blackwater moves to the side
and Blackwater cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blackwater misses with an uppercut.
Flex darts in and clinches Blackwater up against the cage.
Blackwater is trying to break free.
Flex jumps guard and drags Blackwater to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Flex working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blackwater doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blackwater manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Blackwater must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Blackwater avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flex isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Blackwater stacks Flex on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Blackwater!
Flex is trying to control Blackwater's posture but Blackwater avoids it.
Blackwater tries to stand but Flex is controlling his head.
Blackwater in the domination position with Flex hanging on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenz Blackwater dominated that round.
That's time! Flex's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Flex tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Blackwater to counter with a crisp jab.
Blackwater misses with a hook. Flex ducked under it nicely.
Flex avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blackwater throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Flex counters by clinching up.
Flex tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Blackwater just stands there and leans against the cage.
Flex is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Blackwater to keep the fight standing.
Flex jumps guard but Blackwater turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thor Flex. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flex jumps guard but Blackwater stands there with Flex around his waist. Flex gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Flex tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Blackwater just stands there and leans against the cage.
Flex tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Blackwater smiles and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackwater loads up on a big right hand but Flex slips the punch.
Blackwater circles away from the clinch attempt
and Blackwater counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Flex closes the distance but Blackwater moves to the side
and Blackwater connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Flex closes the distance but Blackwater moves to the side
and Blackwater counters with a stiff right hand.
Flex has managed to clinch.
Blackwater wants to break free but Flex has control.
The referee is keeping an eye on Blackwater - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Flex tries to pull guard but Blackwater holds him up against the cage and eventually Flex drops back down to his feet.
Flex jumps into guard, dragging Blackwater to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flex is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blackwater is aware though and is defending well.
Blackwater wants to stand but Flex is controlling his posture from full guard.
Flex controls Blackwater momentarily but Blackwater frees himself.
Flex is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Flex looking for subs off his back but Blackwater has passed one foot through into half guard.
Flex is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blackwater pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackwater wants to get back to his feet.
Flex looking for a kimura from the bottom but Blackwater passes into side control!
Blackwater wants to stand but Flex has his arm trapped.
Flex is trying to control Blackwater's posture but Blackwater avoids it.
Blackwater really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Flex. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Blackwater tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
You can see the frustration on Flex's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Flex is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Blackwater tries to stand but Flex is controlling his head.
Blackwater has control of an arm but Flex manages to advance to Blackwater's back!
Blackwater is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Flex gets his way!
Flex working for the choke.
Blackwater is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Flex off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
What can Blackwater do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenz Blackwater showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Flex's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Flex instigates a clinch.
Blackwater has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Flex tries to pull guard but Blackwater won't allow it.
Blackwater wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Flex has him pressed against the cage.
Flex jumps guard but Blackwater turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Flex tries to pull guard but Blackwater forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thor Flex. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flex tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Blackwater smiles and moves away.
Lorenz Blackwater seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Flex pushes Blackwater up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackwater escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Flex gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Flex closes the distance but Blackwater moves to the side
letting Blackwater counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flex takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Flex closes the distance looking to clinch
and Blackwater counters with a two punch combo.
Flex fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blackwater lands a nice looking body shot.
Flex takes a jab right on the kisser.
 Flex is rocked!
Blackwater circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Blackwater counter with a right hand.
Oh Flex is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blackwater lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Flex goes down and covers up as Blackwater starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lorenz Blackwater!
Lorenz Blackwater decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sam Wylie (ranked 2536 p4p, 2906 weight class) and Arman Sakkara (ranked 313 p4p, 365 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sam Wylie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Arman Sakkara!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, David Hoff and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakkara fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wylie, pushing him back against the cage.
Wylie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sakkara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wylie's elbow.
Wylie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wylie definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wylie managing to block the knees to the body from Sakkara.
Sakkara breaks the clinch.
Wylie feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sakkaras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sakkara looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wylie digs a good body shot into Sakkara's ribs.
Wylie looks to land a left hand but Sakkara moved out of range nicely.
Wylie bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sakkara's head backwards.
Sakkara throws a head kick that half lands.
Sakkara lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sakkara takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wylie lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sakkara at a distance.
Wylie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sakkara avoids the body shot from Wylie.
Wylie lands with a cross.
Wylie shoots in for a takedown but Sakkara shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wylie misses with a series of wild punches.
Sakkara throws a big counter head kick but Wylie avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wylie gets tackled into the cage by Sakkara. Sakkara maintains the clinch.
Wylie looking to slow down the pace here.
Sakkara tries to work over Wylie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Wylie.
Sakkara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sakkara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wylie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sakkara prevents a body shot from Wylie.
Wylie throws a punch but it's blocked by Sakkara.
Sakkara connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wylie's face.
Sakkara creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sakkara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wylie avoids a wild elbow strike from Sakkara.
Wylie blocks a body shot from Sakkara.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sakkara.
Wylie lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sakkara backwards.
Wylie struggles to land a body shot inside as Sakkara controls his hands.
Wylie tries a body shot but Sakkara blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sakkara's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wylie lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sakkara backwards.
Wylie misses with a punch on the inside.
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!
Wylie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sakkara's elbow.
Wylie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sakkara misses with a punch on the inside.
Sakkara prevents a body shot from Wylie.
A right hand to the body from Wylie.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wylie fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Wylie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wylie prevents a body shot from Sakkara.
Wylie managing to block the knees to the body from Sakkara.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sakkara as Wylie tries to tie him up.
Wylie avoids the elbow strike from Sakkara, against the cage.
Sakkara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sakkara tries a head kick but it misses.
Sakkara throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Wylie to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Wylie. Beautiful body shot.
Sakkara moves into the clinch successfully.
Wylie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sakkara's elbow.
Wylie pulls guard successfully.
Sakkara must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wylie looking for a sweep. Not yet Wylie, not yet.
Wylie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wylie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wylie trying to keep a closed guard but Sakkara is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sakkara stays in close to Wylie's body and controls the position.
Wylie is trying to control the position but Sakkara postures up.
Wylie keeping full guard, as Sakkara tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wylie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sakkara doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sakkara manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wylie looking to control.
Wylie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sakkara trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Wylie manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Wylie passes Sakkara's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sakkara wants to get back to full guard.
Sakkara taking some punishment here, with Wylie in his half guard.
Wylie sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sakkara is trying to stand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Wylie dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sakkara throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wylie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sakkara can do to turn this around?
Sakkara has closed the distance and engaged Wylie in a clinch.
Sakkara lands a damaging elbow.
Sakkara lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wylie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wylie pulls Sakkara in close to prevent any damage.
Sakkara wants to stand but Wylie is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sakkara really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wylie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wylie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sakkara doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sakkara manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wylie is trying to keep Sakkara in close.
Sakkara would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Wylie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sakkara is looking to land body kicks.
Wylie scores with a sloppy right hand. Sakkara should have avoided that one.
Sakkara on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wylie tries to clinch but Sakkara is having none of it.
Wylie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sakkara swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sakkara misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wylie feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sakkaras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wylie tries to clinch up.
Sakkara moves into range and clinches up with Wylie.
Wylie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sakkara can't find room to land a body shot as Wylie controls the action.
Arman Sakkara seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wylie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sakkara tries to land a knee to the head but Wylie blocks with his arms.
Wylie avoids a wild elbow strike from Sakkara.
Wylie misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sakkara creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sakkara stalling in the clinch but Wylie improves position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakkara's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sakkara pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Wylie scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wylie working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sakkara is pushing Wylie up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wylie misses with some punches.
Wylie throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from Wylie.
Sakkara misses with some punches.
Wylie avoiding damage as Sakkara throws knees to the body.
Wylie blocks an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Sakkara.
Sakkara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sakkara looking to throw knees to the head but Wylie is blocking nicely.
Wylie tries a body shot but Sakkara blocks it.
Wylie prevents a body shot from Sakkara.
Sakkara digs a right hand underneath Wylie's ribcage. Wylie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A left hand lands to the body for Wylie.
Sakkara is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Wylie takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sakkara tries to work over Wylie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sakkara tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wylie throws a punch but it's blocked by Sakkara.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wylie working aggressively here.
Wylie blocks a body shot from Sakkara.
Sakkara misses with an elbow over the top.
Sakkara blocks a body shot from Wylie.
Wylie lands with a light punch inside.
Sakkara is looking to break free of the clinch but Wylie has double underhooks.
Sakkara blocks an uppercut.
Sakkara wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wylie has him pressed against the cage.
Sakkara tries to throw a body punch but Wylie avoids it by throwing Sakkara back against the cage.
Sakkara is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wylie is defending well for now.
A head punch on the inside from Wylie fails to land.
Wylie lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wylie is trying to pull guard but Sakkara has him pressed against the cage.
Sakkara tries to land a knee to the head but Wylie blocks with his arms.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Arman Sakkara will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Wylie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wylie ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sam Wylie is winning the standup battle so far.
Sakkara takes the fight into the clinch.
Wylie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wylie lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sakkara backwards.
A short right from Wylie on the inside.
Wylie scores with a hook to the body.
Wylie working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sakkara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sakkara swats away the attempt to clinch by Wylie.
Wylie misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wylie avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wylie seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Arman Sakkara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wylie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Wylie as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sakkara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sakkara takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Wylie.
Sakkara takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sakkara missing with knees to the body.
Wylie throws a head punch that misses.
Sakkara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wylie can't find room to land a body shot as Sakkara controls the action.
Wylie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wylie lands a body shot.
Wylie misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wylie.
Wylie managing to block the knees to the body from Sakkara.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Wylie managing to block the knees to the body from Sakkara.
Sakkara tries to stall but Wylie uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wylie jumps into guard, dragging Sakkara to the mat.
Wylie working a defensive guard here.
Wylie is looking for a triangle but Sakkara pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakkara is looking to stand up but Wylie won't let him.
Wylie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wylie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wylie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sakkara is aware though and is defending well.
Sakkara is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wylie controls Sakkara momentarily but Sakkara frees himself.
Sakkara wanted to stand there but Wylie had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wylie is trying to keep Sakkara in close.
Sakkara controlling from the top position.
Sakkara trying to control the position from guard on top but Wylie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wylie looking for a guillotine here but Sakkara defends easily.
Wylie working a defensive guard but Sakkara passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wylie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sakkara's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sakkara's back!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Wylie. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Sakkara trying to get back to his feet but Wylie is in full control for now.
Sakkara defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Wylie's arms.
Sakkara trying to get back to his feet but Wylie is in full control for now.
Wylie tries to get the hooks in deep but Sakkara pushed the leg off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Wylie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wylie has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Wylie!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Sam Wylie made sure he mentioned Primal , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between WatchingFrom TheNoseBleeds (ranked 2249 p4p, 2113 weight class) and Felipe Couture (ranked 292 p4p, 280 weight class). Felipe Couture 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 middleweight 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, WatchingFrom TheNoseBleeds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Felipe Couture!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Dirk Anderson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
TheNoseBleeds tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Couture was well out of range. Poor timing from TheNoseBleeds.
TheNoseBleeds tries to close the distance and clinch but Couture swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Couture catches TheNoseBleeds with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Couture moves into the clinch.
Couture looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
TheNoseBleeds stops a takedown attempt from Couture.
TheNoseBleeds has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Couture regains guard immediately.
Couture avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
TheNoseBleeds content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
TheNoseBleeds might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as TheNoseBleeds accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couture looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
TheNoseBleeds seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
TheNoseBleeds postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TheNoseBleeds trying to control but Couture is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Couture can do anything to dispel that myth.
TheNoseBleeds stopping the sweep attempt from Couture.
Couture trying to control the position.
Couture avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Couture keeping full guard, as TheNoseBleeds tries to pass.
TheNoseBleeds 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.
Couture keeping moving, preventing TheNoseBleeds from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
TheNoseBleeds shoots in looking for a takedown but Couture manages to keep the fight standing, pushing TheNoseBleeds's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Couture avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
TheNoseBleeds defending well as Couture loads up on a big left hand.
TheNoseBleeds looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
TheNoseBleeds decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
TheNoseBleeds wants to control but Couture is keeping him busy.
Couture keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
TheNoseBleeds is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
TheNoseBleeds working Couture over with strikes.
TheNoseBleeds not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TheNoseBleeds wants to pass to mount but Couture is defending the position.
Well, if TheNoseBleeds is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
TheNoseBleeds lands strikes from half guard.
TheNoseBleeds is figuring out what he wants to do next.
TheNoseBleeds throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Couture is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of TheNoseBleeds's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take TheNoseBleeds's back!
TheNoseBleeds wants to control his opponent's hands but Couture gets his hands free.
TheNoseBleeds is trying to stand back up.
TheNoseBleeds is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
TheNoseBleeds is trying to get back to his feet but Couture has full control of the position and if anything, TheNoseBleeds has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Will Couture go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
TheNoseBleeds just trying to survive but Couture is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
WatchingFrom TheNoseBleeds dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A big left from TheNoseBleeds misses.
Some bone on bone action there as TheNoseBleeds checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
TheNoseBleeds thows a left - swing and a miss!
WatchingFrom TheNoseBleeds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
TheNoseBleeds avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
TheNoseBleeds tries to counter with a takedown but Couture is quick to defend against it.
Couture tries for a takedown but TheNoseBleeds sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
TheNoseBleeds half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Couture as TheNoseBleeds shoots in.
TheNoseBleeds throws a jab when Couture was well out of range.
Couture uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from TheNoseBleeds.
TheNoseBleeds ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
TheNoseBleeds attempts a counter takedown but Couture avoids it well and moves away.
TheNoseBleeds throws a hook to the side of Couture's head but Couture sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
TheNoseBleeds takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
TheNoseBleeds will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
TheNoseBleeds fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for WatchingFrom TheNoseBleeds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Couture misses.
TheNoseBleeds slips under a jab.
Nice sprawl there from Couture as TheNoseBleeds shoots in.
Couture throws a front kick aimed at TheNoseBleeds's knee but TheNoseBleeds avoids it well.
TheNoseBleeds is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Couture's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Couture throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Couture looks to land a left hand but TheNoseBleeds moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Couture misses the target.
Couture looks to land a right hand but TheNoseBleeds moved out of range.
TheNoseBleeds swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Couture drops down looking to force a counter takedown but TheNoseBleeds defends it well.
TheNoseBleeds blocks a jab.
TheNoseBleeds checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
TheNoseBleeds tries to counter with a takedown but Couture is quick to defend against it.
Couture fakes a jab and throws a low kick but TheNoseBleeds checks it well.
A jab from TheNoseBleeds misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TheNoseBleeds dives in and grabs Couture's left leg, looking for a takedown. Couture pushes down on TheNoseBleeds's head and hops out.
TheNoseBleeds closes this distance looking for a takedown but Couture circles away.
Couture throws a low kick but TheNoseBleeds moves out of range easily.
TheNoseBleeds changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
TheNoseBleeds lands with an overhand left.
TheNoseBleeds uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Couture.
TheNoseBleeds blocks a jab.
Couture throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
TheNoseBleeds fails with a takedown attempt.
TheNoseBleeds throws a jab when Couture was well out of range.
Couture is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Couture throws a leg kick but TheNoseBleeds checks it.
TheNoseBleeds throws a jab when Couture was well out of range.
Couture tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Couture throws a leg kick that misses.
Couture throws a big shot that misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Couture.
TheNoseBleeds throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Couture is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Couture avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
TheNoseBleeds throws a looping overhand right but Couture ducks down to avoid it.
TheNoseBleeds checks a leg kick.
TheNoseBleeds closes the distance but Couture moves to the side
and Couture counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
TheNoseBleeds kicks Couture off and gets to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
TheNoseBleeds throws a jab when Couture was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Couture.
Couture slips a straight right by TheNoseBleeds.
The fighters circling - Couture throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Couture pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Couture slips a jab from TheNoseBleeds.
TheNoseBleeds throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Couture with the counter takedown but TheNoseBleeds avoids it easily.
TheNoseBleeds throws a shot from downtown. Couture moves away and avoids it.
TheNoseBleeds displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Couture throws out the jab.
TheNoseBleeds tries to counter with a takedown but Couture is quick to defend against it.
No luck for TheNoseBleeds with that takedown attempt.
Couture dives in for a single leg takedown but TheNoseBleeds sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
TheNoseBleeds changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Felipe Couture will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Couture tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and TheNoseBleeds is able to avoid easily.
TheNoseBleeds shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Couture but Couture pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Couture misses with a hook. TheNoseBleeds ducked under it nicely.
TheNoseBleeds misses with a hook. Couture ducked under it nicely.
Couture slips a straight right by TheNoseBleeds.
Couture throws out a loose jab but TheNoseBleeds uses good head movement to avoid it.
TheNoseBleeds rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Couture counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for TheNoseBleeds!
Couture wants to control but TheNoseBleeds is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
TheNoseBleeds tries to escape but Couture is in control.
TheNoseBleeds is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TheNoseBleeds wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
TheNoseBleeds stops Couture from passing to mount.
TheNoseBleeds is trying to buck Couture off.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
TheNoseBleeds tries to get back to half guard but can't.
TheNoseBleeds is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Couture is controlling him well.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Couture throws a hook but TheNoseBleeds avoids it easily.
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.
TheNoseBleeds leaves Couture with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
TheNoseBleeds misses with an uppercut. Couture saw that one coming.
TheNoseBleeds lunges at Couture with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Couture's hand.
TheNoseBleeds looks to land a right hand but Couture moved out of range.
Couture with the counter takedown but TheNoseBleeds avoids it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as TheNoseBleeds checks a leg kick.
Couture uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from TheNoseBleeds.
TheNoseBleeds looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Couture is fending him off so far but TheNoseBleeds persists. Nope, Couture circles away and we're back to standing.
Couture tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
TheNoseBleeds displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Couture throws out the jab.
TheNoseBleeds throws a hook but Couture blocks it.
Couture with the counter takedown but TheNoseBleeds avoids it easily.
Felipe Couture seems to be getting the better of the standup.
TheNoseBleeds shoots for a takedown but Couture saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for WatchingFrom TheNoseBleeds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Couture is looking to chop away at TheNoseBleeds's legs.
Couture misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TheNoseBleeds slips a jab from Couture.
TheNoseBleeds uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Couture.
TheNoseBleeds attempts a counter takedown but Couture avoids it well and moves away.
Couture shoots for a double leg takedown but TheNoseBleeds sprawls well. He's pushed Couture's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Couture misses with a hook.
TheNoseBleeds shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Couture with the counter takedown but TheNoseBleeds avoids it easily.
TheNoseBleeds jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And Couture tries to counter it with a takedown but TheNoseBleeds pushes his down on his head and steps out.
TheNoseBleeds misses with a looping right.
Couture throws an uppercut from half a mile away. TheNoseBleeds sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Couture misses with a low kick.
TheNoseBleeds shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Couture throws an overhand right that lands on TheNoseBleeds's shoulder, as TheNoseBleeds tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Couture misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
TheNoseBleeds tries to close the distance and clinch but Couture swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Couture lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and TheNoseBleeds has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from TheNoseBleeds and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
TheNoseBleeds paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
TheNoseBleeds displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Couture throws out the jab.
TheNoseBleeds thows a left - swing and a miss!
And Couture tries to counter it with a takedown but TheNoseBleeds pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Couture avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Couture misses with a looping right.
TheNoseBleeds throws the left hand but Couture avoids the punch easily.
TheNoseBleeds closes the distance and clinches up with Couture, looking for a takedown. TheNoseBleeds pushes Couture against the cage but Couture circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Couture waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract TheNoseBleeds.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
TheNoseBleeds misses with an uppercut.
TheNoseBleeds goes for a double leg but Couture avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Couture continues to drive forward.
This has been an exciting period of action!
TheNoseBleeds goes for a takedown attempt but Couture pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Felipe Couture comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Couture has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felipe Couture!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Forrester Jr (ranked 2106 p4p, 2287 weight class) and Owen Styles (ranked 331 p4p, 360 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Thomas Forrester Jr!
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, Owen Styles!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Winston Alpacca and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Styles lands with a nice body punch.
Forrester Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Styles.
Styles looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice shot lands for Styles.
It looks like Thomas Forrester Jr has been cut.
Forrester Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Forrester Jr feints a jab promting Styles to slip. Forrester Jr then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Styles slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Styles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Forrester Jr manages to avoid it.
Forrester Jr moves away from the strike by Styles.
Forrester Jr misses with a looping right.
Forrester Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Styles is just out of range.
Styles fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Forrester Jr misses with a body punch
and Styles counters with a nice body shot.
Forrester Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Styles.
Forrester Jr lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Styles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Forrester Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Styles.
Forrester Jr is looking to counter punch.
Styles scores with a shot to the body.
Forrester Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Forrester Jr misses the target.
Styles tries to clinch up.
Styles looks to clinch
and Forrester Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Forrester Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Forrester Jr throws a right and a left that Styles avoids nicely.
Forrester Jr misses with an uppercut. Styles saw that one coming.
Forrester Jr misses with a straight right.
Styles throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Styles slips a straight right by Forrester Jr.
Styles is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Forrester Jr rather than just go for the knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forrester Jr slips a jab from Styles.
Forrester Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Styles fails with an attempt to clinch.
Forrester Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Styles looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Forrester Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Forrester Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Forrester Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Styles slips under a jab.
Styles will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Forrester Jr slips under a jab from Styles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forrester Jr misses with a body punch
and Forrester Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Owen Styles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Styles wants to clinch but Forrester Jr slips to the side
and Forrester Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Styles misses the body punch
and Styles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Styles moves away from the strike by Forrester Jr.
Styles with a jab.
Styles moves out of range as Forrester Jr strikes.
A big left from Styles misses.
Forrester Jr jabs Styles to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Forrester Jr misses with an uppercut. Styles saw that one coming.
Styles tries to counter with a clinch but Forrester Jr shakes him off and moves away.
Styles throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A decent looking cross lands there for Forrester Jr.
Forrester Jr is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Styles is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Forrester Jr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Forrester Jr steps in with a hook that catches Styles right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Forrester Jr follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Styles looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Forrester Jr!
An out of breath and clearly excited Thomas Forrester Jr thanked Island clothing lite for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Demarcus Flatendo (ranked 1956 p4p, 2148 weight class) and Ron Schultz (ranked 303 p4p, 335 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Schultz's choice of entrance music: Enter Shikari - Sorry You're Not A Winner. 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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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 - 1 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Demarcus Flatendo!
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, Ron Schultz!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Dirk Anderson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flatendo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Schultz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Flatendo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Schultz.
We've been told by Flatendo's head coaches at PhoQus Island Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Flatendo misses with a left hand
letting Schultz counter with a right hand.
Flatendo connects with a crisp jab.
Flatendo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Flatendo slips a jab and a cross from Schultz.
Flatendo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Demarcus Flatendo has been cut.
Flatendo scores with a jab to the jaw.
It looks like Ron Schultz has been cut.
Schultz digs a good body shot into Flatendo's ribs.
Flatendo slips under a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schultz connects with a body shot that sends Flatendo's belly button to the back.
Schultz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Decent striking displayed by Schultz there.
Flatendo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Schultz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Schultz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz throws a lazy right hand but Flatendo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Flatendo dodges the punch combination from Schultz.
Schultz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Flatendo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Schultz lands a glancing blow to the side of Flatendo's head.
A big right from Schultz misses.
Flatendo drives through and clinches with Schultz against the cage.
Flatendo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Flatendo tries to throw a body punch but Schultz avoids it by throwing Flatendo back against the cage.
Schultz tries to circle away but Flatendo has him pinned against the cage.
Flatendo blocks a body shot from Schultz.
Schultz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Flatendo tries to work over Schultz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Flatendo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Flatendo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Schultz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schultz tries a body shot but Flatendo blocks it.
Schultz breaks from the clinch.
Schultz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Flatendo tries to counter by clinching up but Schultz breaks away and moves out of range.
Schultz tries to keep at a distance but Flatendo has taken the fight into the clinch.
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!
Schultz wants to stall.
A hook to the body from Flatendo.
Schultz blocks a body shot from Flatendo.
Flatendo swings wildly with an uppercut but Schultz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flatendo has a couple of punches blocked by Schultz.
Flatendo throws a head punch that misses.
Schultz lands with a short shot to the head.
Flatendo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Schultz backwards.
Flatendo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Flatendo misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Flatendo.
Schultz presses Flatendo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schultz breaks from the clinch.
Flatendo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Schultz jabs Flatendo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Schultz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Flatendo is breathing heavily.
Schultz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Schultz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Schultz connects with a single shot there.
Schultz lands a nice shot that snaps Flatendo's head back.
Flatendo misses with a left hand
and Schultz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flatendo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Schultz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Flatendo is rocked!
Schultz walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Flatendo drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Schultz swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Flatendo's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ron Schultz!
Ron Schultz tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wing Wang (ranked 1703 p4p, 1800 weight class) and Raimo Kivi (ranked 270 p4p, 285 weight class). Wing Wang is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Basic striking
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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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Wing Wang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Raimo Kivi!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Michael Johnstone and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kivi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wang.
Kivi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wang.
Kivi misses with a lunging right hand
and Wang counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Wang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kivi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wang moves away.
Wang has been working on his boxing with his coaches at PhoQus Island Training in the buildup to the fight.
Crunch! Kivi slams his shin into Wang's torso.
Wang misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Kivi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wang moves away from the strike by Kivi.
Wang throws the kick towards the body but Kivi avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kivi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wang.
Wang tries for a takedown but Kivi circles away easily
and Kivi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wang shoots and misses
and Kivi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wang's knee momentarily.
Wang is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wang throws a hook to the side of Kivi's head but Kivi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kivi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kivi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Wang. That snapped Kivi's head back.
Wang thumps Kivi with a low kick.
Raimo Kivi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wang takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wang loads up on a big right hand but Kivi slips the punch.
Kivi throws out a counter right but Wang avoids it with no problem.
Kivi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wang was well out of range. Poor timing from Kivi.
Wang misses with a takedown attempt - Kivi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wing Wang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wang darts in looking for a takedown but Kivi gets double underhooks and turns Wang into the cage.
Kivi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short right from Kivi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kivi lands a right hand.
Kivi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kivi is pushing Wang up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kivi has Wang pushed against the cage.
Kivi lands a shoulder strike.
Kivi lands a right hand.
Wang breaks from the clinch.
Wang stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kivi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wang closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wang with a nice calf kick.
Kivi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wang shoots in but Kivi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kivi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wang has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kivi.
Kivi misses with a head kick.
Wang takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wang jabs at Kivi's body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kivi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wang scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wang shoots in for a takedown but Kivi shows good takedown defense.
Kivi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wang shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wang not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kivi is pressing down on Wang's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wang advances to half guard.
Wang thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wang perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kivi won't allow Wang to pass to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raimo Kivi dominated that round.
That's time! Wang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kivi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wang.
Kivi thuds his right hand into Wang's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kivi throws a big shot that misses.
Wang throws a leg kick
and Kivi counters with a stiff right hand.
Good shot there by Wang.
Kivi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Raimo Kivi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wang slips under a jab.
Kivi connects with a looping right hand.
Kivi scores with a leg kick.
Wang misses with a takedown attempt - Kivi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kivi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kivi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wang is rocked!
Wang misses with a shot to the body
and Kivi counters with a low kick, right behind Wang 's knee.
Kivi lands a big uppercut and Wang crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Wang looks OK. Kivi waves Wang back to his feet!
Oh Wang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wang drops his hands momentarily. Kivi doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Wang staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Wang doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Raimo Kivi!
Raimo Kivi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tomo Tsuru (ranked 1379 p4p, 1520 weight class) and Josh Wilkinson (ranked 214 p4p, 241 weight class). Wilkinson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Who - Eminence front. Tomo Tsuru 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tomo Tsuru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Josh Wilkinson!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Dirk Anderson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsuru closes the distance and pushes Wilkinson back into the cage.
Wilkinson takes a shot to the head.
Tsuru lands a nice uppercut.
I was talking to Tsuru's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tsuru.
A left hand lands to the body for Tsuru.
Wilkinson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tsuru slowing the pace effectively.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tsuru.
Nice body punch from Tsuru.
Tsuru throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wilkinsons head.
Tsuru lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tsuru lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsuru lands a left hand.
Tsuru pushes Wilkinson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wilkinson looks winded!
A nice left hand lands by Tsuru.
Tsuru lands a nice uppercut.
Tsuru gets through Wilkinson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Tsuru.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Tsuru as the two fighters clinch.
Tsuru is working Wilkinson over against the cage.
Tsuru gets through Wilkinson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wilkinson is rocked!
A short uppercut from Tsuru.
Wilkinson is still on wobbly legs! Can Tsuru finish him?
Tsuru throws a big uppercut that drops Wilkinson! More strikes from Tsuru and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Wilkinson lies dazed against the cage as Tsuru celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomo Tsuru!
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