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KIFC 85- PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Glock Tesla (ranked 3352 p4p, 25312 weight class) and Harry Swotter (ranked 417 p4p, 648 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Glock Tesla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Harry Swotter!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Dirk Anderson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swotter gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tesla lands with an uppercut that bounces Swotter off the cage and back into range.
Swotter throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tesla.
Tesla seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nice uppercut there from Swotter.
Swotter attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tesla is looking to counter punch.
Swotter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tesla.
Swotter just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTesla.
Swotter tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tesla is able to avoid easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Tesla misses its target.
Tesla throws a body shot but no joy.
Tesla scores with a body shot.
A clash of legs there as Tesla blocks the low kick.
Swotter takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Swotter scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tesla throws a body kick that misses.
Swotter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tesla.
Tesla lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Swotter throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swotter scores with a punch to the head.
Swotter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Swotter fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tesla is out of range.
Swotter just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTesla.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tesla swings away with a body shot that misses
and Swotter counters with a low kick, right behind Tesla 's knee.
Tesla blocks a jab.
A low kick from Swotter misses
and Tesla counters with a nice kick to the body.
Tesla misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Swotter replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Tesla blocks it well.
Tesla lands with a good body shot.
Swotter looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Glock Tesla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Swotter.
Tesla throws out a loose jab but Swotter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Swotter looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tesla throws a head kick but Swotter moves out of range.
Swotter throws a head kick but Tesla moves out of range.
Tesla just misses with a punch to the body.
Swotter flicks out a counter leg kick but Tesla steps away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tesla.
Tesla misses with a body kick.
Tesla wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Swotter wants to slow Tesla down by chopping away at his legs.
Tesla lands a front kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tesla misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tesla throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tesla misses with a body kick.
Tesla lands with a nice body punch.
A slow jab from Tesla misses its intended target.
Tesla misses with a hook
and Swotter counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tesla scores with a head kick. Swotter tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Swotter looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tesla lands a nice looking body kick.
Tesla is looking to land body kicks.
Tesla tries to land a front kick but Swotter steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Swotter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tesla.
Tesla misses with a body shot.
Swotter throws out a counter right but Tesla avoids it with no problem.
Tesla throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tesla is looking to wear down Swotter with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tesla throws a head kick but Swotter moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tesla moves out of range of the body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Tesla. Those never looked like landing.
Swotter avoids the head kick by Tesla.
Swotter only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tesla misses with a head kick.
Swotter throws a counter combo.
Tesla tries a head kick but it misses.
Tesla pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Swotter throws a big shot that misses.
Swotter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Swotter takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tesla misses with a body shot.
Tesla scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Swotter misses with a low kick as Tesla jumps back.
A head kick misses from Tesla.
Tesla misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tesla scores with a crisp jab that stopped Swotter in his tracks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Swotter, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tesla lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Swotter.
Tesla throws a head kick but Swotter moves out of range.
Tesla throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Swotter flicks out a counter leg kick but Tesla steps away.
A big left from Tesla misses.
Swotter throws a one two combo.
Tesla throws a body punch but Swotter moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Tesla.
Swotter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tesla ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Swotter moves away.
Tesla is looking to land body kicks.
Swotter avoids the head kick by Tesla.
Tesla ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Swotter moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Glock Tesla dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Swotter lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Swotter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Swotter throws a looping overhand right but Tesla ducks down to avoid it.
Swotter misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Tesla throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tesla slips a jab and a cross from Swotter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tesla. Swotter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Glock Tesla is winning the standup battle so far.
Swotter blocks a head kick by Tesla.
And Swotter responds with a good body kick, but Tesla manages to step out the way in time.
Swotter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Swotter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Swotter needs to keep his hands up - Tesla had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Tesla.
Nice defenses there by Tesla.
Tesla is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Swotter throws a right and a left that Tesla avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swotter lands a jab.
Nice body kick there by Tesla.
Tesla misses with a head kick.
The crowd cheers as Tesla lands an impressive looking overhand right. Swotter doesn't seem phased though.
Tesla throws a head kick but Swotter moves out of range.
Swotter feints a counter leg kick.
Tesla throws the kick towards the body but Swotter avoids it.
Tesla throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tesla misses with a head kick.
Swotter throws a head kick that misses.
Swotter misses with a hook.
Crunch! Tesla slams his shin into Swotter's torso.
Tesla pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tesla lands with a shot to the body.
Swotter throws a sloppy head kick and Tesla moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Tesla.
Tesla misses with a wild body shot.
Swotter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Swotter.
Tesla looks to land a body kick but Swotter moved away.
Tesla throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Swotter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tesla throws a jab when Swotter was well out of range.
Swotter lands a nice looking body kick.
Tesla looks for the body kick but Swotter saw that one coming.
Swotter is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A punch combination from Tesla misses.
Swotter throws a head kick but Tesla moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Tesla.
Swotter appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Swotter thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swotter takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A big right from Tesla misses.
Tesla throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Swotter throws a chopping leg kick but Tesla manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Swotter blocks a head kick by Tesla.
Swotter is looking to land body kicks.
Tesla thows a left - swing and a miss!
Swotter has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tesla.
Tesla swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tesla throws a sloppy head kick and Swotter moves out of range easily.
Tesla connects with a body shot that sends Swotter's belly button to the back.
Tesla throws the left hand but Swotter avoids the punch easily.
Tesla tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tesla slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Swotter looks to land a combination but Tesla avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tesla misses with a double jab
and Swotter counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Swotter swings for the body but Tesla moves out of range.
Tesla cracks Swotter with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tesla scores with a nice head shot.
Tesla fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Swotter manages to avoid it.
Swotter throws a hook but Tesla avoids it easily.
Tesla uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Swotter.
Tesla throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Swotter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Swotter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Swotter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It appears Tesla was looking to counter with a kick there.
Swotter is breathing heavily.
Tesla works Swotter's body with a nice hook.
A leg kick checked by Tesla.
Tesla misses with a body shot.
Swotter was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Glock Tesla dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Swotter misses with a lunging right hand
and Tesla counters with a stiff right hand.
Tesla takes one to the chin there.
A bone on bone clash there as Tesla blocks the leg kick.
Tesla slips a jab and a cross from Swotter.
Tesla throws a sloppy head kick and Swotter moves out of range easily.
Swotter blocks a head kick by Tesla.
Swotter is looking for the big counter here.
Swotter throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Swotter goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tesla throws a lazy right hand but Swotter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Swotter. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swotter throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Swotter moves out of range as Tesla strikes.
Tesla is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Swotter can do to turn this around?
Swotter fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tesla checks it well.
Swotter throws a leg kick but Tesla sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Tesla misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tesla tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Swotter misses with the combination.
Tesla throws a body kick that misses.
Tesla lands the left hand.
Swotter blocks a head kick by Tesla.
Swotter was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tesla pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tesla throws a series of punches but Swotter moves out of range.
Tesla lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Swotter at a distance.
Tesla bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Swotter's head backwards.
Tesla throws a body punch but Swotter moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tesla. Swotter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tesla throws the kick towards the body but Swotter avoids it.
Swotter thinks about the counter body kick.
Swotter lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tesla tries to land a front kick but Swotter steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Swotter shapes to counter with a head kick.
Swotter walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tesla checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice defenses there by Swotter.
Swotter misses with a wild combination.
Swotter lands with a hook. Tesla tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tesla lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tesla swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Swotter shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Swotter is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Swotter fakes the leg kick and cracks Tesla in the body.
Swotter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Swotter connects with a right hand. Tesla shakes it off.
Swotter defending well as Tesla loads up on a big left hand.
Tesla throws a body punch but Swotter moves out of range.
Glock Tesla is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swotter looks for the body kick but Tesla saw that one coming.
Tesla misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Swotter takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Swotter scores with a nice head shot.
Swotter throws a shot to the body.
Swotter throws a hook but Tesla avoids it easily.
Swotter blocks a head kick by Tesla.
Harry Swotter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tesla ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Swotter moves away.
A low kick lands for Swotter.
Swotter throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tesla. Swotter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Swotter throws a leg kick
and Tesla counters with a stiff right hand.
Tesla lands the left hand.
Tesla misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swotter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tesla moves away.
Tesla lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swotter throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tesla misses the shot to the body.
Tesla tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Swotter was well out of range. Poor timing from Tesla.
Tesla tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tesla avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tesla misses with a head kick.
Swotter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A swing and a miss from Swotter.
Swotter takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tesla lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tesla lands a nice looking body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Glock Tesla showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tesla 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glock Tesla!
In his post fight interview, Glock Tesla started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Meinrad Apfelbaum (ranked 2199 p4p, 2897 weight class) and Ben Godfrey (ranked 344 p4p, 422 weight class). Godfrey has chosen Where the Streets Have No Name - U2 as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Meinrad Apfelbaum!
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, Ben Godfrey!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Winston Alpacca and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Godfrey is looking to clinch.
Godfrey looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Godfrey moves out of range as Apfelbaum strikes.
Godfrey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Apfelbaum.
Apfelbaum drives through with a takedown into guard.
Godfrey trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Apfelbaum drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Apfelbaum jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Godfrey throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Apfelbaum knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Godfrey on the ground.
Godfrey has his hands on Apfelbaum's head, controlling the position.
Apfelbaum drops back looking for a leg! Godfrey is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Godfrey manages to kick Apfelbaum off! Apfelbaum jumps back into Godfrey's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godfrey manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Apfelbaum manages to get himself to full guard.
Apfelbaum definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Godfrey showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Godfrey trying to control but Apfelbaum is working from the bottom.
Godfrey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Apfelbaum has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Godfrey has managed to get both his arms back between Apfelbaum's legs - danger averted.
Godfrey connects with a couple of short punches.
Apfelbaum has his foot on Godfrey's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Godfrey works his way back into a safe position though.
Apfelbaum working a defensive guard here.
Godfrey postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Apfelbaum has momentary wrist control but Godfrey slips an elbow through the middle.
Apfelbaum looking to hit a scissor sweep but Godfrey is one step ahead there.
Godfrey scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Godfrey is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Apfelbaum escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Godfrey gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Apfelbaum bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Godfrey's guard.
Godfrey bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Apfelbaum's guard.
Godfrey landing some decent shots from guard.
Apfelbaum wants to sweep but no luck.
Godfrey looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Apfelbaum is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apfelbaum tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Apfelbaum looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Apfelbaum looking for subs off his back but Godfrey has passed one foot through into half guard.
Apfelbaum taking some punishment here, with Godfrey in his half guard.
Apfelbaum is trying to get back to full guard.
Godfrey landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Apfelbaum on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Godfrey performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Godfrey lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Godfrey working the head and body with strikes.
Godfrey is nestled in close to Apfelbaum, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Apfelbaum tries to get to full guard but Godfrey has control of the leg.
Godfrey wants to control but Apfelbaum is keeping him busy.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Godfrey connects with a nice short shot to Apfelbaum's temple.
Apfelbaum is looking to improve his position.
Godfrey has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Godfrey lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Apfelbaum wants to get back to full guard.
Godfrey looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Godfrey seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
 Apfelbaum is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Godfrey lands a big elbow - Apfelbaum 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 Godfrey!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Godfrey!
Ben Godfrey made sure to mention his sponsor, Primal in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Jungle (ranked 1232 p4p, 1692 weight class) and Maricus Moore (ranked 187 p4p, 269 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jason Jungle!
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, Maricus Moore!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Michael Johnstone and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jungle takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jungle takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jungle takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Moore throws a combination. Jungle tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Moore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jungle shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Moore is trying to defend but Jungle finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jungle stalling.
Jungle takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jungle is controlling the pace.
Jungle throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jungle not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Moore blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jungle.
Moore keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jungle lands a nice short elbow.
Moore looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Still in half guard, Jungle seems content to control.
Jungle sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Moore defending well though.
Jungle slows the pace down in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jungle seems to be working for a kimura but Moore defends the submission attempt.
Moore really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jungle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jungle is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Moore sees it coming and defends easily.
Jungle is trying for a kimura here. Moore looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Jungle wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jason Jungle!
Jason Jungle took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Island clothing lite for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Bruce (ranked 377 p4p, 1829 weight class) and Charlinho Motosserra (ranked 25 p4p, 97 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jack Bruce!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Charlinho Motosserra!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Santiago Holmes and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Motosserra doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Motosserra takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
 It looks like Charlinho Motosserra has been cut.
Motosserra misses with a takedown attempt
and Motosserra takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Motosserra moves to clinch but Bruce breaks away
and Bruce counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Motosserra with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bruce counters with a nice right hand that sends Motosserra toppling to the canvas! Motosserra scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Bruce finish him?!
Jack Bruce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlinho Motosserra.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bruce scores with a hook to the body. Motosserra takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Charlinho Motosserra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Motosserra fails to land the takedown.
Motosserra tries to clinch but Bruce moves away
and Bruce counters with a nice right hand that sends Motosserra toppling to the canvas! Motosserra scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Bruce finish him?!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruce lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Motosserra ducks into an uppercut from Bruce and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Bruce!
Jack Bruce retains his super heavyweight title!
Jack Bruce seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Killer Mike (ranked 920 p4p, 1156 weight class) and Leonard Read (ranked 142 p4p, 176 weight class). Killer Mike 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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Killer Mike!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Leonard Read!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Michael Johnstone and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Read.
Mike stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mike wants it to stay on the feet.
Read shoots for a double leg takedown but Mike sprawls well. He's pushed Read's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Read walks into a left hand.
Read fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Killer Mike has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonard Read.
Mike clobbers Read with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mike drives through and clinches with Read against the cage.
Mike stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Read looking to stall.
Mike working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Read misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Read has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mike after a bit of a struggle.
Mike lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mike as Read tries to tie him up.
Mike working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Read is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mike lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mike lands a shoulder strike.
Read using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mike has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short right from Mike on the inside.
Mike makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Read looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mike throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reads head.
Read misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Mike.
A short body shot lands from Mike as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mike creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
 Read is rocked!
Mike lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Read is still on wobbly legs! Can Mike finish him?
A short right from Mike.
I was talking to Mike's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mike lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Read to his knees! Mike keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Killer Mike!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hrvoje Kovacevic (ranked 305 p4p, 534 weight class) and Geezer Butler (ranked 47 p4p, 84 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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BJJ White Belt
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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 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hrvoje Kovacevic!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Geezer Butler!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Daniel Franklin and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butler connects with a looping right hand.
Kovacevic seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kovacevic looks to throw the jab but Butler is out of range.
Butler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Butler throws an overhand right that lands on Kovacevic's shoulder, as Kovacevic tries to avoid the shot.
Butler has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Butler misses with a wild body shot.
Butler takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kovacevic lands a head shot.
Butler avoids the body shot from Kovacevic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacevic drops Butler with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Butler looks back up at him and smiles so Kovacevic waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kovacevic feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Butler sprawling to the canvas! Butler rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kovacevic finish him?!
Butler walks into a left hand.
Butler is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kovacevic. Butler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Butler thuds a left hand into Kovacevic's body.
Kovacevic throws a hook to the side of Butler's head but Butler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kovacevic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Butler connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kovacevic scrambles back to his feet.
A combination from Butler does no damage.
Good exchange - Kovacevic coming out on top.
Kovacevic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice side step and Butler releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kovacevic has managed to clinch.
Nice body punch from Kovacevic - that landed with a thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Butler.
Kovacevic tries to throw a body punch but Butler avoids it by throwing Kovacevic back against the cage.
Butler breaks from the clinch.
Kovacevic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Butler moves away.
Butler misses with a right hand
and Kovacevic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Butler thinking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Butler misses with a wild body shot.
Butler gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kovacevic scores with the left hand. Butler knows he should have avoided that one.
Butler scores with a jab.
Kovacevic ducks under a wild hook from Butler.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Butler, as that shot connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovacevic misses the jab.
Geezer Butler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kovacevic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Butler throws an off balance right hand
and Butler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kovacevic is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Butler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kovacevic manages to avoid it.
Kovacevic slips a straight right by Butler.
Kovacevic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Butler swings for the body but Kovacevic moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Kovacevic misses the target.
Butler slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Butler throws a hook to the side of Kovacevic's head but Kovacevic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kovacevic swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Butler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kovacevic misses with a hook
and Butler counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovacevic throws a poor cross that misses
and Butler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Butler punishes Kovacevic's body with a nice straight punch.
Kovacevic throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Butler counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Butler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kovacevic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Butler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Butler misses the target.
A counter left hand to the body from Kovacevic misses its target.
Kovacevic misses with a looping left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovacevic lands a jab.
Butler throws a body shot but no joy.
Kovacevic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hrvoje Kovacevic dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Butler gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kovacevic stuns Butler with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Butler takes a swing at Kovacevic's ribcage but misses.
Kovacevic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Butler moves away.
Kovacevic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Butler can do to turn this around?
Butler looks to score with a jab to the body but Kovacevic is just out of range.
Kovacevic lands a big right hand that sends Butler crashing to the mat! Kovacevic stays standing though and waves Butler back to his feet!
Butler is still on wobbly legs! Can Kovacevic finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Butler throws a body shot but no joy.
Butler seems to have recovered his senses.
Butler fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kovacevic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovacevic staying out of range there.
Kovacevic looks to score with a jab to the body but Butler is just out of range.
Butler throws out a counter right but Kovacevic avoids it with no problem.
Kovacevic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Butler's hands.
Butler swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kovacevic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Butler thuds a left hand into Kovacevic's body.
Kovacevic lands a jab to Butler's midsection.
Butler is breathing heavily.
Butler misses with a jab to the body
and Kovacevic counters with a right hand from hell and Butler is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hrvoje Kovacevic!
Hrvoje Kovacevic retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Hrvoje Kovacevic thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Felix Pappalardi (ranked 635 p4p, 787 weight class) and Zurabi Vakhtangishvili (ranked 81 p4p, 102 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Felix Pappalardi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Zurabi Vakhtangishvili!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Bart Greer and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Pappalardi coming out on top.
It looks like Zurabi Vakhtangishvili has been cut.
Zurabi Vakhtangishvili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vakhtangishvili keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vakhtangishvili walks into a jab.
Vakhtangishvili tries to clinch up.
Pappalardi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vakhtangishvili throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pappalardi counters with a big right hand! Oh Vakhtangishvili is in trouble here! Pappalardi follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Felix Pappalardi!
A relieved looking Felix Pappalardi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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