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KIFC 88- PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Lopez (ranked 25149 p4p, 5557 weight class) and Daker Soul (ranked 259 p4p, 235 weight class). Daker Soul acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jose Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Daker Soul!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Santiago Holmes and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
 It looks like Jose Lopez has been cut.
Lopez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Soul defends well and Lopez ends up having to push Soul into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Soul breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Soul lands a big head kick that sends Lopez tumbling to the mat! Soul takes a step backwards and waves Lopez back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Soul connects with a superb combination that knocks Lopez out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Soul before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Lopez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Daker Soul!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damien Johnson (ranked 3351 p4p, 4072 weight class) and Ren Nakamura (ranked 175 p4p, 207 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Damien Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ren Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, David Hoff and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nakamura did well to prevent Johnson getting side control.
Johnson is nestled in close to Nakamura, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Johnson is controlling the pace.
Nakamura is looking to control Johnson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nakamura avoid being mounted?
Nakamura is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Johnson scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson drops an elbow to the side of Nakamura's head.
Johnson is nestled in close to Nakamura, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nakamura trying to control but Johnson postures up.
Nakamura actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson working the head and body with strikes.
Nakamura is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnson working Nakamura over with strikes.
Johnson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson blocks the strikes from Nakamura.
Nakamura looks winded!
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. Johnson connects with a nice short shot to Nakamura's temple.
Johnson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Johnson is trying to control. Nakamura wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've been hearing that Johnson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Nakamura on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nakamura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnson lands strikes from half guard.
Johnson working over Nakamura with some ground and pound. Nakamura looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Johnson lands a nice short elbow.
Johnson working over Nakamura with some ground and pound. Nakamura looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson working Nakamura over with strikes.
Johnson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Johnson controlling the action here.
Johnson working over Nakamura with some ground and pound. Nakamura looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nakamura on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nakamura taking some punishment here, with Johnson in his half guard.
Johnson slips a nice elbow through Nakamura's hands, connecting with Nakamura's forehead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Johnson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Johnson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Johnson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Johnson is nestled in close to Nakamura, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Johnson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Johnson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Johnson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson slips a nice elbow through Nakamura's hands, connecting with Nakamura's forehead.
Johnson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson working the head and body with strikes.
Nakamura looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Johnson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Johnson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Johnson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nakamura with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Johnson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Johnson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Johnson trying to control from half guard but Nakamura is working away.
Johnson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Johnson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Johnson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson is nestled in close to Nakamura, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Johnson.
Nakamura regains full guard. Nicely done.
Johnson distracts Nakamura with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Johnson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Johnson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson landing with the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Johnson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Johnson stands up over Nakamura, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Johnson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nakamura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Johnson postures up and lands a big shot to Nakamura's brow.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nakamura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Nakamura keeps moving.
Johnson scoring with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Johnson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Johnson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nakamura tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Johnson is in Nakamura's guard.
Johnson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Damien Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johnson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nakamura can do to turn this around?
Nakamura is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.
Johnson 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.
Johnson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Johnson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Johnson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nakamura's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson content to stall in guard here.
Johnson lands a couple of digs.
Johnson connects with a couple of short punches.
Nakamura is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Nakamura is keeping the position.
Nakamura looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johnson working some strikes from top position.
Johnson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Johnson landing with the ground and pound.
Nakamura tries to strike from the bottom.
Johnson cracks Nakamura with a solid left hand.
Nakamura looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
Nakamura being controlled here, momentarily.
Johnson lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura striking off his back but it's not causing Johnson any problems.
Johnson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Johnson trying to control but Nakamura is working from the bottom.
Nakamura is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.
Nakamura keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson landing with the ground and pound.
Johnson landing some decent shots from guard.
Johnson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Johnson postures up and lands a big shot to Nakamura's brow.
Johnson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Johnson scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nakamura's head.
Johnson stands up over Nakamura, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Johnson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nakamura has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johnson has managed to get both his arms back between Nakamura's legs - danger averted.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakamura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Johnson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nakamura's head.
Johnson distracts Nakamura with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Johnson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Nakamura keeps moving.
Johnson lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson connects with a couple of short punches.
Nakamura trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Johnson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Johnson chips away with some ground and pound.
Johnson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Johnson landing with the ground and pound.
Johnson advances position into side control!
Johnson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Johnson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Check out the look on Johnson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Johnson advances nicely into full mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson with shots to the head and body - Nakamura looks very uncomfortable down there.
Johnson dominating with strikes here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Johnson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nakamura lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Johnson takes a swing at Nakamura's ribcage but misses.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Nakamura's shoulder, as Nakamura tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Johnson lands in his opponent's guard.
Nakamura being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson landing some decent shots from guard.
Nakamura takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson landing some decent shots from guard.
Johnson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nakamura keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Nakamura controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Johnson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nakamura being controlled here, momentarily.
Johnson chips away with some ground and pound.
Johnson landing with the ground and pound.
Johnson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Johnson is working Nakamura over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Johnson trying to control but Nakamura is working from the bottom.
Johnson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nakamura is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Johnson stands and throws Nakamura's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Johnson cracks Nakamura with a big elbow.
Johnson works to advance to full mount. Nakamura defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Johnson looking to control but Nakamura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Johnson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Johnson cracks Nakamura with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson dominating with strikes here.
Johnson content just to control the position here.
Nakamura wants to control but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson with shots to the head and body - Nakamura looks very uncomfortable down there.
Johnson lands a couple of good shots and Nakamura has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Johnson lands a shot to the head.
Good control from Johnson.
Johnson lands strikes to the head.
Good control from Johnson.
Johnson lands a shot to the body.
Johnson gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is taking a good look at Nakamura as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Johnson!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Nakamura grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Nakamura covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Nakamura prevents Johnson from getting a body triangle.
Ren Nakamura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson scores with strikes from the back.
Johnson lands punches and elbows.
Johnson lands punches and elbows.
Johnson lands with a hammerfist to the side of Nakamura's head.
Johnson lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Nakamura.
Johnson scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Damien Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damien Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnson 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 30:24
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:24
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damien Johnson!
A very excited looking Damien Johnson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roid Rager Ii (ranked 2929 p4p, 3238 weight class) and Kamu Havas (ranked 153 p4p, 171 weight class). Havas has chosen LXST CXNTURY - CARBON MIST as his entrance music. Kamu Havas is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Roid Rager Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kamu Havas!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, David Hoff and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rager Ii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rager Ii throws a lazy uppercut
and Havas counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Havas.
Havas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rager Ii backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rager Ii.
Rager Ii swings wildly with an uppercut but Havas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rager Ii working aggressively here.
Havas lands a nice uppercut.
Rager Ii working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rager Ii stalling the fight.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Havas.
Havas is trying to break the clinch but Rager Ii is controlling him.
Havas wants to get back to striking at distance but Rager Ii won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Havas prevents a body shot from Rager Ii.
Stalling in the clinch from Rager Ii.
Rager Ii misses with a punch to the body.
Rager Ii is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rager Ii tries to work over Havas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rager Ii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rager Ii's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rager Ii misses with a body punch.
Havas lands with a short shot to the head.
It looks like Roid Rager Ii has been cut.
Havas lands a nice uppercut.
Rager Ii stalling in the clinch but Havas improves position.
Havas lands a right hand.
Havas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rager Ii or not.
Rager Ii is breathing heavily.
Havas can't break the clinch.
Havas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Havas misses with some punches.
Havas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rager Iis head.
Havas lands an uppercut.
Rager Ii definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Havas is trying to break the clinch but Rager Ii has him pressed against the cage.
Havas lands a nice uppercut.
Rager Ii scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rager Ii displaying some good clinch control by pressing Havas up against the cage.
Havas blocks a body shot from Rager Ii.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Havas gets through Rager Ii's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Havas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rager Ii backwards.
Rager Ii throws a punch but it's blocked by Havas.
Rager Ii has Havas pressed against the cage.
Havas tries to break the clinch but Rager Ii is controlling the position.
Rager Ii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Havas's elbow.
Havas lands a right hand.
Rager Ii scores with a hook to the body.
Havas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rager Ii pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rager Ii keeps control of Havas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Havas wants to get back to striking at distance but Rager Ii won't allow it.
Rager Ii gets through Havas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
 It looks like Kamu Havas has been cut.
Rager Ii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Havas's elbow.
Rager Ii misses with a body punch.
Rager Ii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rager Ii lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rager Ii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rager Ii can't find room to land a body shot as Havas controls the action.
A short uppercut from Havas.
Rager Ii will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Havas up against the cage.
Rager Ii misses with a punch to the body.
Rager Ii misses with some punches.
Havas is looking to break free of the clinch but Rager Ii has double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Havas.
Rager Ii misses with a body punch.
Rager Ii's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rager Ii trying to control the position but instead, Havas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rager Ii into the cage.
Havas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rager Ii.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rager Ii prevents a body shot from Havas.
Havas blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Havas.
Havas has a couple of punches blocked by Rager Ii.
Rager Ii keeps control of Havas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Havas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rager Ii has him pressed against the cage.
Rager Ii lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Havas backwards.
Rager Ii throws a head punch that misses.
Rager Ii scores with a shoulder strike.
Rager Ii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rager Ii lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Havas or not.
Rager Ii can't find room to land a body shot as Havas controls the action.
Havas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rager Ii blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rager Ii is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rager Ii misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kamu Havas will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rager Ii lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Havas has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Rager Ii instigates a clinch.
Havas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Havas blocks a body shot from Rager Ii.
Havas lands with a right to the head.
Rager Ii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Havas is stalling here.
Rager Ii lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Havas backwards.
That has opened up Kamu Havas's cut even more.
Havas lands with a right to the head.
Havas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Havas is trying to break the clinch but Rager Ii is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Havas is trying to break the clinch but Rager Ii is controlling him.
Havas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Havas.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Havas as Rager Ii tries to tie him up.
Rager Ii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Havas prevents a body shot from Rager Ii.
A shot in the inside from Rager Ii.
Rager Ii misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Rager Ii as the two fighters clinch.
Rager Ii lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rager Ii prevents Havas from breaking the clinch.
Havas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Havas blocks an uppercut.
Havas lands a body shot.
Rager Ii lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rager Ii looking to stall.
Rager Ii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rager Ii presses Havas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Havas is breathing heavily.
Rager Ii lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rager Ii stalling in the clinch but Havas improves position.
Havas is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rager Ii is keeping busy.
Rager Ii scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rager Ii struggles to land a body shot inside as Havas controls his hands.
Rager Ii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rager Ii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rager Ii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rager Ii blocking some punches.
Rager Ii pushes Havas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Rager Ii tries to work over Havas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rager Ii is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rager Ii lands a body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Rager Ii.
Rager Ii lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rager Ii is leaning against Havas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rager Ii tries to work over Havas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rager Ii will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Havas up against the cage.
Rager Ii lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rager Ii lands a body punch.
Rager Ii pushes Havas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The cut above Kamu Havas's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Rager Ii lands a shot to the body.
Good body shot from Rager Ii.
Rager Ii displaying some good clinch control by pressing Havas up against the cage.
Rager Ii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rager Ii blocks an uppercut.
Havas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rager Ii backwards.
Havas misses with a body punch.
Rager Ii lands a body punch.
Rager Ii scores with a hook to the body.
Rager Ii can't find room to land a body shot as Havas controls the action.
Rager Ii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rager Ii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Rager Ii.
Rager Ii tries to throw a body punch but Havas avoids it by throwing Rager Ii back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rager Ii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Havas working aggressively here.
Havas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rager Ii can't find room to land a body shot as Havas controls the action.
Rager Ii lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Havas.
Roid Rager Ii has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Havas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rager Ii is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Havas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rager Ii's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Havas working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roid Rager Ii dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Rager Ii misses with a two punch combination.
Havas throws a lazy right hand but Rager Ii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Rager Ii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rager Ii sets himself, and Havas steps forward looking for the clinch! Rager Ii avoids it this time.
Rager Ii lands a nice looking body shot.
Rager Ii has taken the fight to the clinch.
Havas misses with the head strike.
Havas misses with the head strike.
Rager Ii misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Rager Ii.
Rager Ii softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rager Ii lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Havas or not.
Rager Ii lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rager Ii tries to throw a body punch but Havas avoids it by throwing Rager Ii back against the cage.
Havas blocks a body shot from Rager Ii.
Havas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rager Ii lands with a left to the head.
Rager Ii lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Rager Ii.
Rager Ii throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Havass head.
Rager Ii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Havas's elbow.
Rager Ii lands a shoulder strike.
 Havas is rocked!
Rager Ii pushes Havas against the cage. Rager Ii is working some dirty boxing. Rager Ii pushes off with a quick right hook! Havas goes down! Havas tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Rager Ii moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roid Rager Ii!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henry Shewmaker (ranked 2557 p4p, 2806 weight class) and Bob Sagget (ranked 135 p4p, 147 weight class). Henry Shewmaker has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Henry Shewmaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bob Sagget!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Peter Branson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sagget tries for a takedown but Shewmaker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shewmaker lands a jab.
A right-left combo lands from Shewmaker.
It looks like Bob Sagget has been cut.
Bob Sagget seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shewmaker cracks Sagget with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Sagget looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Shewmaker finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from Sagget misses
and Shewmaker counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Sagget falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Henry Shewmaker!
Henry Shewmaker gave a mention to Island clothing lite in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fred Leer (ranked 1780 p4p, 2796 weight class) and Lipe Ribeiro (ranked 101 p4p, 146 weight class). Lipe Ribeiro acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Fred Leer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lipe Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Santiago Holmes and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leer with a nice calf kick.
Leer misses with a looping left.
A good leg kick by Leer.
Leer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Leer. That's going to slow Ribeiro down.
Ribeiro has closed the distance and engaged Leer in a clinch.
Ribeiro wants a takedown.
Ribeiro is trying to break the clinch but Leer is controlling him.
Leer trying to land knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Ribeiro.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ribeiro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Lipe Ribeiro has been cut.
Leer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ribeiro gets through Leer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ribeiro looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ribeiro looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Leer is trying to stall.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ribeiro.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leer misses with an elbow strike.
Leer taking a breather.
Ribeiro pushes Leer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Leer throws a hook to the side of Ribeiro's head but Ribeiro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leer tries to move into range but Ribeiro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
It looks like Fred Leer has been cut.
Leer tries to close the distance and clinch but Ribeiro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Leer throws a head kick that misses.
Ribeiro loads up on a big right hand but Leer slips the punch.
Leer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ribeiro misses with a double jab.
Ribeiro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leer crunches a lovely knee into Ribeiro's ribcage.
Ribeiro can't break the clinch.
Leer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ribeiro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ribeiro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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!
Nice defenses there by Leer.
Leer tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ribeiro manages to circle out of the way.
Ribeiro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ribeiro has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Leer throws an elbow that misses.
Leer misses with a punch on the inside.
Leer trying to land knees to the body.
Ribeiro wants to get back to striking at distance but Leer won't allow it.
Ribeiro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Ribeiro misses.
Leer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro has closed the distance and engaged Leer in a clinch.
Leer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ribeiro takes an elbow to the temple.
Ribeiro dodges an elbow strike from Leer.
Leer tries to stall but Ribeiro uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Leer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ribeiro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ribeiro is looking to break free of the clinch but Leer has double underhooks.
Leer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ribeiro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Leer tries a head kick but it misses.
Ribeiro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Leer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ribeiro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ribeiro throws a hook but Leer blocks it.
Ribeiro fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Leer.
The fighters circling - Ribeiro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Leer looks for the body kick but Ribeiro saw that one coming.
Ribeiro with the counter takedown but Leer avoids it easily.
Ribeiro moves into the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Leer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leer trying to control the position but instead, Ribeiro has worked for underhooks and has pushed Leer into the cage.
Leer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ribeiro blocks an uppercut.
Leer tries a body shot but Ribeiro blocks it.
Leer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Leer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ribeiro blocks it with crossed arms.
Ribeiro gets through Leer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lipe Ribeiro will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ribeiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leer.
Lipe Ribeiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ribeiro looks to land a right hand but Leer moved out of range.
A punch combination from Ribeiro misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leer lands a body shot.
Leer throws a head kick that misses
and Ribeiro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Leer tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro misses with a wild body shot.
Leer throws a sloppy head kick and Ribeiro moves out of range easily.
Ribeiro with a jab.
Leer misses with a wild body shot.
Ribeiro takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Leer tries to clinch but Ribeiro moves out of range.
Lipe Ribeiro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ribeiro has Leer up against the cage in a clinch.
Ribeiro pushes Leer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Leer.
Leer misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leer can't find room to land a body shot as Ribeiro controls the action.
Leer missing with knees to the body.
Leer misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Leer throws an elbow but misses.
Leer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ribeiro lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Leer tries to land knees in the clinch but Ribeiro avoids the damage to the body.
Ribeiro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ribeiro holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ribeiro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Leer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Leer misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ribeiro.
Ribeiro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ribeiro blocks an elbow strike from Leer.
Leer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ribeiro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Leer scores with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leer misses with a straight right.
Leer misses with a kick to the body.
It seemed like Ribeiro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ribeiro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leer.
Leer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ribeiro throws a right hand that Leer ducks under and follows up with a left that Leer also avoids with ease.
Ribeiro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Leer is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Leer.
Leer is looking for a counter combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ribeiro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Leer is looking to land body kicks.
Leer closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leer.
Ribeiro has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ribeiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Leer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Fred Leer will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Leer.
Leer lands a body shot.
Leer slips a straight right by Ribeiro.
Leer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ribeiro clinches up with Leer and pushes him back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ribeiro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leer is pressed up against the cage. Ribeiro has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Leer down to the mat. Leer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ribeiro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Leer scores with a knee to the head.
Leer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ribeiro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leer misses with a body punch.
Ribeiro avoiding damage as Leer throws knees to the body.
Ribeiro is trying to force a seperation but Leer has the dominant position.
Leer tries to land knees in the clinch but Ribeiro avoids the damage to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Ribeiro's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Leer crunches a lovely knee into Ribeiro's ribcage.
Leer lands with a right to the head.
Leer tries a body shot but Ribeiro blocks it.
Ribeiro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ribeiro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Leer lands a damaging elbow.
Ribeiro takes a knee to the side of the body.
A knee to the head by Leer.
Knees in the clinch landing for Leer.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Leer tries to work over Ribeiro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leer is trying to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro tries to break the clinch but Leer is controlling the position.
Ribeiro wants to get back to striking at distance but Leer won't allow it.
Leer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ribeiro blocks it with crossed arms.
Leer lands a knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ribeiro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Leer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ribeiro is trying to break the clinch but Leer is controlling him.
Leer lands a left hand.
Ribeiro tries to break the clinch but Leer is controlling the position.
Ribeiro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Leer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Leer is looking to wear down Ribeiro with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ribeiro walks forward, straight into a front kick from Leer.
Leer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ribeiro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro throws a shot from downtown. Leer moves away and avoids it.
Leer lands a leg kick that knocks Ribeiro off balance momentarily.
Leer has Ribeiro up against the cage in a clinch.
Leer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ribeiro tries to break the clinch but Leer is controlling the position.
Leer misses with a punch on the inside.
Ribeiro breaks from the clinch.
Ribeiro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Leer counters with a series of strikes. Ribeiro will be more careful next time no doubt.
Leer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ribeiro's head backwards.
Ribeiro throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Leer on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leer tries to close the distance and clinch but Ribeiro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Leer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ribeiro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A solid body kick from Leer.
Ribeiro might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Leer tries to clinch up but Ribeiro circles away and keeps his distance.
It seemed like Ribeiro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ribeiro throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Leer counters with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ribeiro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Leer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Leer lands with a big left! Ribeiro is wobbled badly! Leer comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Ribeiro to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Fred Leer!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Killa Harkan (ranked 1747 p4p, 1985 weight class) and Helm Hammerhand (ranked 97 p4p, 108 weight class). Hammerhand is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: ODESZA - My Friends Never Die. 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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287
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Killa Harkan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Helm Hammerhand!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Dirk Anderson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammerhand throws a lazy right hand but Harkan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Helm Hammerhand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harkan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
It looks like Helm Hammerhand has been cut.
Hammerhand throws a body shot but no joy.
Harkan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hammerhand throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Harkan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Harkan.
A jab from Hammerhand finds it's way through Harkan's defenses.
Harkan misses with a looping right.
Hammerhand cracks Harkan with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Hammerhand has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Harkan to stand back up!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harkan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hammerhand misses with a left hand
letting Harkan counter with a right hand.
Hammerhand plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Harkan swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Harkan face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Helm Hammerhand!
Helm Hammerhand bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaxon Aceves (ranked 1253 p4p, 1700 weight class) and Titan Zeus (ranked 152 p4p, 207 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jaxon Aceves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Titan Zeus!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Winston Alpacca and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aceves keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zeus.
Zeus defending well as Aceves loads up on a big left hand.
Zeus digs a good hook to Aceves's body.
Zeus looks to land a combination but Aceves avoids it well.
Aceves is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zeus.
Aceves ducks right into an uppercut from Zeus.
Nice cross by Zeus.
Aceves scores with a jab to the body.
Zeus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aceves.
A big left from Zeus misses.
Aceves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zeus cracks Aceves with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Aceves falls to his knees and Zeus doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Titan Zeus!
After the big win, Titan Zeus made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Phoenix Island and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe McConnell (ranked 1325 p4p, 1595 weight class) and Hadebrand Drachmann (ranked 70 p4p, 86 weight class). Joe McConnell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Joe McConnell!
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, Hadebrand Drachmann!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Winston Alpacca and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McConnell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Drachmann manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McConnell moves to clinch but Drachmann breaks away
and McConnell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McConnell moves in looking to clinch but Drachmann pushes him off.
Drachmann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drachmann looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McConnell lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McConnell slaps away a takedown attempt from Drachmann, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McConnell wants to clinch but Drachmann slips to the side
and Drachmann counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've been told by McConnell's head coaches at PhoQus Island Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Drachmann closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
McConnell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Drachmann on the ground.
Drachmann moves into full mount!
Drachmann working for a guillotine from mount but McConnell is in no mood to give up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drachmann forces the positional change into back control.
McConnell tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Drachmann has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! McConnell is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hadebrand Drachmann!
After winning the bout, Hadebrand Drachmann thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tokoni Soaki (ranked 738 p4p, 798 weight class) and Las Vegas (ranked 44 p4p, 47 weight class). Soaki's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Shepherds Reign - Le Manu. Tokoni Soaki has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tokoni Soaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Las Vegas!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Sandra Marshall and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soaki gets caught napping as Vegas dives in and scores a takedown. Soaki manages to retain guard.
Vegas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Soaki managing to control the position.
Vegas throws a big right hand that misses.
Soaki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vegas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vegas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Soaki is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Vegas lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soaki is pulling down on Vegas's head to control his posture.
Soaki has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soaki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Soaki seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Soaki keeping moving, preventing Vegas from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Soaki holds on and takes a little breather.
Soaki is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Vegas has his hands clasped together but Soaki extends and breaks Vegas's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Soaki.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tokoni Soaki!
A victorious Tokoni Soaki thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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