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The Island Season 14, 155 lbs, Round 4 PBP Commentary |
Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Taylor (ranked 2227 p4p, 1264 weight class) and Chris McCocker (ranked 0 p4p, 178 weight class). The key to victory for Bruce Taylor has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight 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, Bruce Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chris McCocker!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Dirk Anderson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCocker manages to avoid it.
Taylor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Taylor misses.
McCocker is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McCocker throws a jab but it's blocked by Taylor.
It looked like Taylor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Taylor missing with a left hand there. McCocker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCocker with the counter takedown but Taylor avoids it easily.
McCocker moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Taylor.
McCocker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taylor.
McCocker drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Taylor defends it well.
Taylor throws a hook but McCocker blocks it.
Taylor feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends McCocker sprawling to the canvas! McCocker rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Taylor finish him?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taylor misses with a hook.
Taylor lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
 McCocker is rocked!
Taylor lands a big right hand that sends McCocker crashing to the mat! Taylor stays standing though and waves McCocker back to his feet!
McCocker is still on wobbly legs! Can Taylor finish him?
Taylor throws a jab but it's blocked by McCocker.
A big left from Taylor misses.
Taylor throws the left hand but McCocker avoids the punch easily.
McCocker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taylor.
McCocker is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Taylor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bruce Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCocker scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
McCocker seems to have recovered his senses.
McCocker is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCocker seems to be looking for submissions.
McCocker looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
McCocker passes to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCocker has knee on belly and moves into mount.
McCocker is working for a guillotine from mount but Taylor frees his head quite easily.
McCocker is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Taylor has managed to escape the submission attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taylor has left one of his arms exposed and McCocker doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Taylor screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chris McCocker!
Chris McCocker 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lucky Lemon (ranked 257 p4p, 610 weight class) and John Wetton (ranked 42 p4p, 90 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lucky Lemon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Wetton!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Dirk Anderson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wetton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lemon as he jumps to the side.
Lemon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wetton shoots in for a takedown but Lemon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wetton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wetton dives in and grabs Lemon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lemon pushes down on Wetton's head and hops out.
Lucky Lemon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Wetton.
Lemon scores with a nice right hand.
Lemon scores with a sloppy right hand. Wetton should have avoided that one.
Lemon connects with a crisp jab.
Wetton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lemon defends well and Wetton ends up having to push Lemon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lemon scores with the left hand. Wetton knows he should have avoided that one.
Wetton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wetton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
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!
Lemon moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wetton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lemon wants to improve his position but instead Wetton has moved into half guard.
Wetton is looking to take a break and control but Lemon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lemon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wetton wants to pass the guard but Lemon is defending well.
Lemon tries to get to full guard but Wetton has control of the leg.
Wetton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wetton is looking to take a break and control but Lemon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lemon keeping hold of Wetton's head, controlling as best he can.
Lemon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lemon.
Lemon wants to sweep but no luck.
Lemon is working hard here to advance position.
Wetton forces his way into half guard.
Wetton trying to control from half guard but Lemon is working away.
Lemon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wetton seems to be working for a kimura but Lemon defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemon tries to get to full guard but Wetton has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lemon is refusing to be controlled, as Wetton sits in half guard.
Lemon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wetton pulls his head out easily.
Lemon is trying to get back to full guard.
Wetton seems to be working for a kimura but Lemon defends the submission attempt.
Wetton wants to pass to mount but Lemon is defending the position.
Lemon is in trouble now - Wetton has advanced to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemon looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Wetton controlling well, preventing Lemon from escaping the position.
Lemon rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Lemon trying to get back to full guard but Wetton takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Lemon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wetton moves to the back position.
Wetton has got one arm under Lemon's chin. This could be trouble... Lemon trying to control the other hand but Wetton gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Lemon has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Wetton!
During a confident post fight interview, John Wetton thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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