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MILF 82 Leeuwenhoek VS Montana PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ibrahim Conrad (ranked 3863 p4p, 4188 weight class) and Dominick Hernandez (ranked 255 p4p, 262 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ibrahim Conrad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dominick Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Sandra Marshall and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conrad gets a takedown into half guard.
Hernandez is trying to escape back to his feet but Conrad uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Hernandez is looking for a sweep.
Hernandez keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Conrad working the ground and pound but Hernandez is defending the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hernandez wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conrad grinds an elbow into Hernandez's temple.
Hernandez gets back to half guard.
Conrad seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hernandez trying to hold on to Conrad's head to control him but Conrad postures up.
Conrad prevents Hernandez from improving his position.
We've been hearing that Conrad has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hernandez trying to control but Conrad postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conrad thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hernandez's head.
Hernandez is looking for a sweep. Conrad is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Conrad looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Conrad decides to return to a standing position.
Hernandez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Conrad looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Conrad scores with a push kick.
Conrad fails to land with a series of punches.
Hernandez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hernandez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Conrad is fending him off so far but Hernandez persists. Nope, Conrad circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conrad lands a jab-cross combination.
Conrad lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hernandez circles away quickly and effectively.
Conrad throws a sloppy head kick and Hernandez moves out of range easily.
Hernandez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Conrad counters with a series of strikes. Hernandez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hernandez avoids the head kick by Conrad.
Hernandez tries to clinch up but Conrad circles away and keeps his distance.
Conrad misses with a few strikes there.
Hernandez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Conrad defends it nicely.
Ibrahim Conrad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominick Hernandez.
Conrad shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hernandez napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hernandez throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Conrad will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Conrad pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hernandez is out of range and Conrad settles back down.
Hernandez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hernandez tries to clinch but Conrad is having none of it.
Hernandez dives in and grabs Conrad's left leg, looking for a takedown. Conrad pushes down on Hernandez's head and hops out.
Conrad takes the fight into the clinch.
Hernandez is trying to pull guard but Conrad has him pressed against the cage.
Hernandez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hernandez can't break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ibrahim Conrad dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A head kick misses from Hernandez.
Conrad throws a head kick that misses.
Hernandez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hernandez tries to move into range but Conrad moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Conrad looking to score a takedown here. Hernandez is defending well but Conrad drives through and ends up in Hernandez's guard.
Hernandez pushes Conrad off and scrambles back to his feet.
Hernandez moves out of range of the leg kick from Conrad.
Conrad manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hernandez on his heels. He'll look to pass Hernandez's guard now, I'm sure.
Conrad has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Conrad working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hernandez's head.
Hernandez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hernandez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Conrad is controlling him.
Hernandez working a defensive guard here.
Hernandez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Conrad has passed into side control.
Hernandez looking for a sweep but Conrad has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Conrad is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez tries to hold on but Conrad pushes him away.
Conrad landing punches.
Hernandez sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Hernandez wants to get back to full guard.
Hernandez manages to get to full guard.
Conrad would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Conrad stops Hernandez from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez is trying to control the position but Conrad postures up.
Conrad stands up from Hernandez's guard - Conrad perhaps looking for a knockout.
Conrad walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hernandez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Conrad feints a jab promting Hernandez to slip. Conrad then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hernandez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Conrad scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hernandez is trying to stand.
Hernandez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hernandez wants to control but Conrad is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conrad decides to stand up.
Conrad misses with a low kick as Hernandez jumps back.
Conrad throws a leg kick
and Hernandez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hernandez throws a punch but it's blocked by Conrad.
Conrad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hernandez can do to turn this around?
Hernandez is trying to break the clinch but Conrad has him pressed against the cage.
Hernandez being controlled against the cage.
Conrad manages to pull guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ibrahim Conrad dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Hernandez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Conrad paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Conrad throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Conrad sets himself, and Hernandez steps forward looking for the clinch! Conrad avoids it this time.
Conrad tries to bum rush Hernandez with a series of wild strikes but Hernandez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Conrad looks to land a combination but Hernandez avoids it well.
Hernandez shoots in looking for a takedown. Conrad tries to sprawl out of it but Hernandez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Conrad manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Conrad lands a two punch combo.
Conrad tries to score with a low kick but Hernandez moves his leg out of the way.
Ibrahim Conrad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conrad shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hernandez has one foot on Conrad's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Ibrahim Conrad is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conrad works over Hernandez's head and body with a nice combination.
Conrad misses with a double jab.
Hernandez shoots in looking for a takedown but Conrad manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hernandez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A combination from Conrad does no damage.
Hernandez doesn't manage to clinch there - Conrad circles away.
Conrad swinging wildly here.
Hernandez misses with the combination.
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown but Conrad shows good takedown defense.
Ibrahim Conrad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominick Hernandez.
Conrad throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hernandez.
Conrad gets a takedown into half guard.
Hernandez manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Conrad keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hernandez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Conrad walks away with a smile on his face. Hernandez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Conrad tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hernandez unleashes a big counter combination but Conrad bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A head kick misses from Conrad.
A nice leg kick from Conrad, right into the meat of the thigh.
Conrad misses with the combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Some wild striking there from Conrad.
Hernandez has his takedown stuffed
and Conrad counters with a stiff right hand.
Conrad will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conrad drives through with a takedown into Hernandez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hernandez looking to control.
Hernandez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Hernandez tries to free his leg and advance position but Conrad is retaining full guard.
Hernandez gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Sloppy strikes from Conrad. Those never looked like landing.
Hernandez doesn't manage to clinch there - Conrad circles away.
Conrad looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conrad is nestled in close to Hernandez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hernandez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hernandez trying to control from the bottom.
Conrad passes into side control, despite Hernandez's attempt to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hernandez tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Hernandez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ibrahim Conrad showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Conrad 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ibrahim Conrad!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gord Downey (ranked 3176 p4p, 1918 weight class) and Finley Nielsen (ranked 243 p4p, 160 weight class). Gord Downey had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Gord Downey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Finley Nielsen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, David Hoff and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Downey slaps away a takedown attempt from Nielsen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Downey half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Downey seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nielsen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Downey pinned against the cage. Downey gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Downey attempts a counter takedown but Nielsen avoids it well and moves away.
Nielsen shoots in looking for a takedown but Downey manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nielsen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gord Downey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Finley Nielsen.
Nielsen tries to close the distance and clinch but Downey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Downey feinted with a counter takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nielsen.
Nielsen fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielsen moves in looking to clinch but Downey pushes him off.
Downey attempts a counter takedown but Nielsen avoids it well and moves away.
Downey tries to keep at a distance but Nielsen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Downey lands a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Downey won't allow Nielsen to sweep him here.
Downey cracks Nielsen with a solid left hand.
Nielsen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Downey's guard.
Downey is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Downey is looking to stall here but Nielsen recovers full guard.
Downey stands up over Nielsen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nielsen is on top in guard.
Nielsen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Downey lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Downey landing some decent shots from guard.
Downey landing with the ground and pound.
Nielsen has control of Downey's left arm, preventing Downey from doing any damage.
Downey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nielsen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nielsen trying to control the position here.
Downey connects with a couple of short punches.
Nielsen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen wants to sweep but no luck.
Nielsen keeping moving, preventing Downey from controlling successfully.
Nielsen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Downey looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Downey scoring with punches to the head and body.
Downey wants to control from the top but Nielsen keeps moving.
Downey seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Nielsen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Downey working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nielsen's head.
Downey working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nielsen's head.
Nielsen is trying to keep Downey in close.
Nielsen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nielsen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Downey wants to control from the top but Nielsen keeps moving.
Nielsen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Downey is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Downey is pushing down on Nielsen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nielsen is fighting to maintain full guard but Downey has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Downey working the head and body with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gord Downey dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Downey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nielsen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Downey doesn't manage to clinch there - Nielsen circles away.
Downey leaves Nielsen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nielsen tries for a takedown but Downey sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Downey changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gord Downey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Finley Nielsen.
Nielsen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Downey counters with a single leg into guard. Nielsen didn't expect that.
Downey working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Downey stopping the sweep attempt from Nielsen.
Gord Downey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Downey is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Downey trying to control the position from guard on top but Nielsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Downey keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nielsen's head.
Downey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nielsen can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nielsen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Downey lands a couple of elbows.
Downey keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nielsen's head.
Downey trying to control the position from guard on top but Nielsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nielsen has momentary wrist control but Downey slips an elbow through the middle.
 Nielsen is rocked!
Downey trying to control but Nielsen is working from the bottom.
Nielsen is still in real trouble! Can Downey finish him?
Downey slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nielsen taking punishment in the form of punches.
Downey remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Downey working the head and body with strikes.
Downey working away.
Downey scores with a couple of short elbows.
Downey scores with punches from side control.
Downey in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Nielsen looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Downey turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gord Downey!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Danny Rivera (ranked 2925 p4p, 2465 weight class) and Billy Jacobs (ranked 305 p4p, 258 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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BJJ Blue 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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Danny Rivera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Billy Jacobs!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Daniel Franklin and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivera misses with an uppercut.
Rivera slips under a jab.
We've been told by Rivera's head coaches at Cherokees Island Elite Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rivera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jacobs throws out the jab.
Jacobs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rivera manages to avoid it.
Jacobs getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rivera lands a glancing blow to the side of Jacobs's head.
 It looks like Billy Jacobs has been cut.
Rivera lands a jab to the nose.
Jacobs lands a head shot.
Jacobs lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Rivera falls backwards - clearly groggy! Jacobs dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Jacobs!
Billy Jacobs spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rodney Derek (ranked 2863 p4p, 1702 weight class) and Ross Morrow (ranked 224 p4p, 149 weight class). Ross Morrow has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Rodney Derek's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rodney Derek!
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, Ross Morrow!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Bart Greer and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrow drops his hands momentarily and Derek takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Derek listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Derek stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Derek throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morrow. Derek does a little dance to reset his feet.
Derek pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Derek lands a jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Derek definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Morrow lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morrow tries to work over Derek's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Derek.
Morrow pushes Derek back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Morrow - that landed with a thud.
Derek blocking some punches.
Morrow looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Derek is trying to stall.
Morrow throws a punch but it's blocked by Derek.
Morrow stalling the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrow taking a breather.
The crowd are getting on Morrow's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Morrow stalling in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Morrow.
Derek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Derek manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Morrow.
Morrow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Come on Morrow - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Morrow content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Morrow receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ross Morrow.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Derek, as that shot connected.
Derek fakes the leg kick and cracks Morrow in the body.
Derek cracks Morrow with a good jab.
Rodney Derek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Derek thuds his shin into the meat of Morrow's side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrow scores with a jab.
Morrow takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Derek lands with an uppercut that bounces Morrow off the cage and back into range.
Morrow thows a left - swing and a miss!
Morrow on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Morrow avoids the head kick by Derek.
Derek really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Morrow tries to clinch but Derek moves out of range.
Morrow throws a body shot but no joy.
Derek was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Morrow walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Morrow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Derek was well out of range. Poor timing from Morrow.
Derek throws a counter high kick but Morrow was just alert enough to avoid it.
Derek throws a head kick that misses.
Morrow misses the shot to the body.
Derek lands a big head kick that sends Morrow tumbling to the mat! Derek takes a step backwards and waves Morrow back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Morrow is rocked!
Morrow walks straight into a right hand from Derek - that's dropped him! Derek jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Morrow from any more punishment! Morrow complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rodney Derek!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brunta Nguana (ranked 1442 p4p, 2233 weight class) and Marc Schlager (ranked 167 p4p, 237 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Brunta Nguana has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Brunta Nguana seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Brunta Nguana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marc Schlager!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Daniel Franklin and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nguana tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Schlager swivels and escapes.
Schlager wants to counter with a clinch but Nguana pushes him away.
Nguana shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Schlager but Schlager pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nguana closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nguana moves nicely into side control.
Schlager tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Schlager is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schlager sneaks back into half guard.
Nguana takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nguana works his foot free and advances to mount.
Schlager tries to reverse the position but Nguana maintains control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schlager gets back to half guard.
Nguana takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nguana is looking for a kimura but Schlager is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nguana to get the leverage.
Schlager is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nguana pulls his head out easily.
Nguana is trying to control the action in half guard but Schlager is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Schlager looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nguana landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nguana is pressing down on Schlager's thigh, looking to free his foot. Schlager is holding on for now.
Nguana lands with a punch from half guard.
Nguana wants to pass the guard but Schlager is defending well.
Schlager on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nguana drops an elbow to the side of Schlager's head.
Nguana is working for a submission of some sort.
Schlager is not content to let Nguana control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nguana is really struggling to control Schlager but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Schlager is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Schlager looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Schlager actively working from the bottom here.
Schlager looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Schlager is not content to let Nguana control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nguana looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Schlager with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Schlager looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Schlager actively working from the bottom here.
Schlager looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nguana sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Schlager is refusing to be controlled, as Nguana sits in half guard.
Schlager looking for submissions off his back.
Schlager has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Nguana escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Nguana!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nguana is trying to get an arm triangle but Schlager is defending well.
Schlager is looking to regain half guard here but Nguana keeps moving and retains side control.
Nguana definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nguana cracks Schlager with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Schlager looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Schlager tries to buck Nguana off but Nguana is having none of it.
Schlager takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Schlager tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Schlager taking a bit of punishment here - Nguana scoring with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schlager is not content to let Nguana control the position.
Schlager manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nguana's best efforts.
Schlager looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brunta Nguana dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nguana drives through with a takedown into Schlager's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Nguana wants to control from the top but Schlager keeps moving.
Schlager working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nguana doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nguana manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Schlager had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nguana defends it easily.
Nguana advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nguana in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Nguana lands an elbow.
Nguana is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Schlager knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schlager is looking for a sweep.
Nguana works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Schlager tries to improve position but can't.
Nguana looks up at the clock and then as Schlager takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Nguana smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Schlager is trying to improve his position.
Schlager is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nguana's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nguana trying to control from half guard but Schlager is working away.
Schlager tries to roll over but Nguana keeps him under control.
Nguana wants to take a breather but Schlager is having none of it.
Nguana controlling the action here.
Schlager looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nguana trying to control the action but Schlager is working from the bottom.
Nguana moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Schlager.
Schlager tries to improve position but can't.
Schlager manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Nguana is controlling Schlager's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Nguana wants to get back to full guard.
Schlager is looking for a kimura but Nguana is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Schlager to get the leverage.
Schlager is looking for a kimura but Nguana is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Schlager to get the leverage.
Nguana actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schlager seems to be working for a kimura but Nguana defends the submission attempt.
Schlager is breathing heavily.
Schlager wants to free his trapped foot but Nguana is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Schlager is looking for a kimura but Nguana is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Schlager to get the leverage.
Nguana is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nguana wants to control but Schlager is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Schlager wants to work for an arm triangle but Nguana is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nguana tries to roll over but Schlager keeps him under control.
Schlager is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nguana sees it coming and defends easily.
Schlager is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four 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.
Schlager is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nguana has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nguana moves into full guard.
Schlager avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nguana throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Schlager avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nguana working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Schlager doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Nguana is tightening it up a little... Schlager has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Schlager reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Schlager taps out! Nice BJJ there by Nguana!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Brunta Nguana!
Our winner, Brunta Nguana, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Blazej Maleszewski (ranked 2101 p4p, 1430 weight class) and Giancarlo Zuniga (ranked 163 p4p, 116 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Basic striking
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Blazej Maleszewski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Giancarlo Zuniga!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, David Hoff and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maleszewski fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Zuniga sprawls well initially but Maleszewski persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Zuniga regains full guard. Nicely done.
Zuniga controlling the position.
Maleszewski definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zuniga looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Maleszewski working some strikes from top position.
Zuniga seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Maleszewski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zuniga swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maleszewski throws a big elbow that misses.
Zuniga managing to control the position.
Maleszewski distracts Zuniga with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maleszewski lands a couple of elbows.
Maleszewski is looking to work some ground and pound but Zuniga has wrist control.
Zuniga pulls Maleszewski in to control the position.
Maleszewski is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuniga controlling Maleszewski's posture.
Zuniga is continuing to stall.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maleszewski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zuniga is pulling down on Maleszewski's head. It's preventing any offense from Maleszewski, at least for the moment.
Maleszewski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zuniga swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zuniga is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Maleszewski moves out of range of the strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Maleszewski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maleszewski looking to score a takedown here. Zuniga is defending well but Maleszewski drives through and ends up in Zuniga's guard.
Maleszewski landing some decent shots from guard.
Zuniga keeping moving, preventing Maleszewski from controlling successfully.
Maleszewski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zuniga is keeping the position for now.
Maleszewski throws a big elbow that misses.
Zuniga managing to control the position.
Maleszewski throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maleszewski makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Maleszewski is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Zuniga is pulling down on Maleszewski's head. It's preventing any offense from Maleszewski, at least for the moment.
Let's hope that Zuniga has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Maleszewski is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zuniga has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Zuniga is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zuniga looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Maleszewski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Maleszewski chips away with some ground and pound.
Maleszewski distracts Zuniga with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zuniga is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Zuniga tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maleszewski trying to control but Zuniga is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Blazej Maleszewski dominated that round.
That's time! Maleszewski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Zuniga closes the distance and clinches.
Zuniga stalling in the clinch but Maleszewski improves position.
A body shot lands from Maleszewski.
Maleszewski tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Zuniga avoiding damage as Maleszewski throws knees to the body.
Maleszewski slowing the pace effectively.
Zuniga successfully pulls guard.
Maleszewski is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Zuniga is pulling down on Maleszewski's head to control his posture.
Maleszewski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zuniga can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maleszewski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zuniga is keeping the position for now.
Zuniga keeping moving, preventing Maleszewski from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuniga has momentary wrist control but Maleszewski slips an elbow through the middle.
Zuniga has Maleszewski pulled in close to control his posture.
Maleszewski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Maleszewski trying to control the position from guard on top but Zuniga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zuniga trying to keep a closed guard but Maleszewski is proving a slippery customer.
Zuniga controlling Maleszewski's posture.
Maleszewski is looking to work some ground and pound but Zuniga has wrist control.
Maleszewski controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Zuniga is trying to keep Maleszewski in close.
Zuniga is controlling Maleszewski's posture.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Maleszewski feints and as Zuniga raises his hands in defense, Maleszewski changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Maleszewski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blazej Maleszewski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Maleszewski is fighting to break Zuniga's control of his arms but Zuniga is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Maleszewski is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zuniga controls Maleszewski momentarily but Maleszewski frees himself.
Maleszewski being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The adventures of Zuniga the control monster continue. Boring.
Maleszewski landing some decent shots from guard.
Zuniga controlling the position.
Maleszewski postures up.
Zuniga keeping moving, preventing Maleszewski from controlling successfully.
Zuniga is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Zuniga keeping moving, preventing Maleszewski from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Maleszewski stopping the sweep attempt from Zuniga.
Zuniga trying to control the position here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Maleszewski tried to score with a low kick but Zuniga checks it.
Maleszewski darts in looking for a takedown but Zuniga gets double underhooks and turns Maleszewski into the cage.
Maleszewski wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blazej Maleszewski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zuniga effectively controlling the action here.
Zuniga is looking to control Maleszewski's arms but Maleszewski gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zuniga has his back to the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zuniga.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maleszewski pulls Zuniga into guard.
Maleszewski looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Zuniga is defending well. Maleszewski quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Zuniga has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Maleszewski celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Blazej Maleszewski!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Justice Washington (ranked 1398 p4p, 1106 weight class) and Adonis Ford (ranked 159 p4p, 132 weight class). Adonis Ford has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Justice Washington's chin.
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165
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Justice Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Adonis Ford!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Bart Greer and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ford pushes Washington up against the cage in a clinch.
Ford pulls Washington into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Washington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ford looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ford keeping moving, preventing Washington from controlling successfully.
Washington advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Washington is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ford is just riding it out for now. Washington eventually gives up the hold.
Washington is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington is keen to just control but Ford is a slippery customer.
Washington wants to work for an arm triangle but Ford is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ford trying to hold on to Washington's head to control him but Washington postures up.
Washington is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Washington looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Washington is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Ford is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Justice Washington!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Felix Dakat (ranked 786 p4p, 957 weight class) and Freaky Trevor (ranked 72 p4p, 87 weight class). Dakat kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Right On- Showcore. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Felix Dakat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Freaky Trevor!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Santiago Holmes and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dakat misses with a hook.
Trevor has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Trevor darts in and clinches Dakat up against the cage.
Trevor slowing the pace effectively.
Dakat is trying to break the clinch but Trevor is controlling him.
Trevor blocking some punches.
Trevor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dakat throws a punch but it's blocked by Trevor.
Trevor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dakat backwards.
Dakat misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dakat has had enough of the clinch but Trevor keeps him there for the moment.
Trevor has Dakat pressed against the cage, preventing Dakat from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trevor tries to pull guard but Dakat won't allow it.
Dakat wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Trevor pulls guard.
Dakat wants to get up but he can't break Trevor's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Trevor trying to strike off his back.
Trevor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dakat preventing the sweep.
Trevor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dakat is sitting in close to Trevor's body. Trevor has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Dakat is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Dakat is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Trevor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Freaky Trevor!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Danny Vargas (ranked 394 p4p, 1200 weight class) and Triston Santos (ranked 51 p4p, 138 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Danny Vargas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Triston Santos!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vargas misses with a hook
and Santos counters with a straight right hand.
A cross from Vargas lands.
Danny Vargas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vargas throws the left hand but Santos avoids the punch easily.
Santos looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Santos throws a right hand that Vargas ducks under and follows up with a left that Vargas also avoids with ease.
It looked like Vargas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Santos getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vargas seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Santos closes the distance and pushes Vargas back into the cage.
Vargas blocks an uppercut.
Santos is trying to break free.
A shot in the inside from Vargas.
Vargas lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Vargas - that landed with a thud.
Vargas has Santos pressed against the cage, preventing Santos from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Santos swings wildly with an uppercut but Vargas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vargas throws a head punch that misses.
Santos blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santos wants to break free but Vargas has control.
Santos throws a head punch that misses.
Vargas lands a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vargas misses with the head strike.
Santos tries to stall but Vargas uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Vargas lands with a left to the head.
Vargas slowing the pace effectively.
Vargas pushes Santos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vargas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Vargas.
A hook to the body from Vargas.
Vargas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Vargas.
Vargas being controlled against the cage.
Vargas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vargas tries a body shot but Santos blocks it.
Vargas taking a breather.
Still in the clinch, Vargas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vargas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos is trying to break the clinch but Vargas has him pressed against the cage.
Santos tries to work over Vargas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Santos can't find room to land a body shot as Vargas controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Vargas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Santos wants to stall.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Vargas as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Santos.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vargas - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A hook to the body from Vargas.
Santos throws a punch but it's blocked by Vargas.
Vargas has a couple of punches blocked by Santos.
Vargas scores with a shoulder strike.
Santos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vargas digs a right hand into Santos's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Santos's gas tank.
Vargas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Santos.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vargas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vargas.
Vargas scores with a hook to the body.
Santos blocks a body shot from Vargas.
A short body shot lands from Vargas as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Santos.
Santos looking to slow down the pace here.
Santos has a couple of punches blocked by Vargas.
Vargas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vargas'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.
Vargas can't find room to land a body shot as Santos controls the action.
Vargas blocks a body shot from Santos.
Santos effectively controlling the action here.
Vargas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Santos.
Santos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vargas tries a body shot but Santos blocks it.
Santos has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vargas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vargas scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vargas's elbow.
Vargas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vargas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vargas stalling against the cage.
Vargas tries to throw a body punch but Santos avoids it by throwing Vargas back against the cage.
Vargas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vargas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Santos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vargas keeps control of Santos as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Santos letting Vargas take a breather here.
Vargas lands with a right to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Vargas dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Vargas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Santos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vargas.
Santos misses with a double jab
and Vargas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Santos swings for the body but Vargas moves out of range.
It looked like Vargas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vargas moves out of range of the strikes.
Donk. Santos catches Vargas right on the button with a cross.
Vargas scores with a jab.
Santos is rocked!
Triston Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Santos throws a jab but it's blocked by Vargas.
Vargas appears to be looking for a big counter.
Santos is still on wobbly legs! Can Vargas finish him?
Vargas pounces like a tiger and cracks Santos with a vicious hook! Santos is down but not out! Vargas follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Danny Vargas!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Remy Leeuwenhoek (ranked 641 p4p, 530 weight class) and Ryan Montana (ranked 79 p4p, 69 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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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 9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Remy Leeuwenhoek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ryan Montana!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, David Hoff and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leeuwenhoek throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Montana moves out of range of the strikes.
Leeuwenhoek throws a solid leg kick but Montana takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Leeuwenhoek.
A nice leg kick lands there from Leeuwenhoek.
Montana displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leeuwenhoek throws out the jab.
Leeuwenhoek tests Montana's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Leeuwenhoek misses with a head kick.
Montana has managed to clinch.
Leeuwenhoek manages to break the clinch.
Leeuwenhoek misses with a head kick.
Montana clinches with his opponent.
Leeuwenhoek breaks from the clinch.
Montana connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Montana looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Leeuwenhoek avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Montana tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leeuwenhoek swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leeuwenhoek throws a head kick but Montana moves out of range.
Montana slips under a jab from Leeuwenhoek.
Montana tries to clinch but Leeuwenhoek is having none of it.
Leeuwenhoek scoring well with a low kick there.
Leeuwenhoek misses with a low kick.
Leeuwenhoek throws a leg kick which misses Montana's front leg but catches the back leg as Montana tries to avoid it.
Montana closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leeuwenhoek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Montana is trying to pull guard but Leeuwenhoek has him pressed against the cage.
Montana is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Leeuwenhoek to keep the fight standing.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Montana is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Leeuwenhoek to keep the fight standing.
Remy Leeuwenhoek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Montana.
Montana tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Montana fails to pull guard.
Montana is trying to pull guard but Leeuwenhoek has him pressed against the cage.
Montana tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Leeuwenhoek letting Montana take a breather here.
Montana jumps guard but Leeuwenhoek turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montana tries to pull guard but Leeuwenhoek holds him up against the cage and eventually Montana drops back down to his feet.
Leeuwenhoek breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Leeuwenhoek misses with a looping left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Montana looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Leeuwenhoek listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Leeuwenhoek throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheers as Leeuwenhoek lands an impressive looking overhand right. Montana doesn't seem phased though.
Montana moves out of range of the leg kick from Leeuwenhoek.
Leeuwenhoek tried to score with a low kick but Montana checks it.
Leeuwenhoek throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Montana sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leeuwenhoek definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Montana takes one to the chin there.
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!
Montana moves out of range of the leg kick from Leeuwenhoek.
Montana looks to throw the jab but Leeuwenhoek is out of range.
Montana fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Leeuwenhoek, pushing him back against the cage.
Montana is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montana avoiding damage.
Montana jumps into guard, dragging Leeuwenhoek to the mat.
Montana controls Leeuwenhoek momentarily but Leeuwenhoek frees himself.
Montana pulls Leeuwenhoek in close to prevent any damage.
Montana looking to control.
Montana pulls Leeuwenhoek in to control the position.
Montana is trying to keep Leeuwenhoek in close.
Leeuwenhoek sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Leeuwenhoek trying to stand up but can't free himself from Montana's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Leeuwenhoek postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Leeuwenhoek avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Leeuwenhoek scores with a jab to the jaw.
Montana keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leeuwenhoek.
A swing and a miss from Montana.
The fight stays on the outside here - Montana looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Leeuwenhoek slips under a jab.
Leeuwenhoek throws a low kick, looking for Montana's leg but Montana calmly moves out of range.
Montana takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Leeuwenhoek misses with a head kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Leeuwenhoek!
Leeuwenhoek walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Montana checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Leeuwenhoek swats away the attempt to clinch by Montana.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Remy Leeuwenhoek dominated that round.
That's time! Leeuwenhoek's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Leeuwenhoek swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Leeuwenhoek misses.
Leeuwenhoek avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Montana fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Leeuwenhoek, pushing him back against the cage.
Montana tries to pull guard but Leeuwenhoek holds him up against the cage and eventually Montana drops back down to his feet.
Montana tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Leeuwenhoek just stands there and leans against the cage.
Montana tries to pull guard but Leeuwenhoek won't allow it.
Remy Leeuwenhoek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Montana.
Leeuwenhoek being controlled against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leeuwenhoek.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montana successfully pulls guard.
Montana working a defensive guard here.
Montana is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montana is trying to keep Leeuwenhoek in close.
Leeuwenhoek controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Montana is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Montana is controlling Leeuwenhoek's posture.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Leeuwenhoek preventing the sweep.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Montana displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leeuwenhoek throws out the jab.
Montana tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leeuwenhoek swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Montana darts in and clinches Leeuwenhoek up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Montana manages to pull guard.
Montana pulls Leeuwenhoek in close to prevent any damage.
Montana is trying to control the position but Leeuwenhoek postures up.
Montana keeping full guard, as Leeuwenhoek tries to pass.
Montana trying to control the position.
Leeuwenhoek trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Montana manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montana controls from within his opponent's guard.
Montana is in close to Leeuwenhoek's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Montana thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Leeuwenhoek seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Montana missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Montana is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Montana passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Leeuwenhoek is looking for a sweep.
Montana is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Leeuwenhoek knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Montana controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leeuwenhoek wants to control but Montana postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Montana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Leeuwenhoek slips under a jab.
It appears Leeuwenhoek was looking to counter with a kick there.
Montana closes the distance but Leeuwenhoek moves to the side
letting Leeuwenhoek counter with a right hand.
Leeuwenhoek throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leeuwenhoek sets himself, and Montana steps forward looking for the clinch! Leeuwenhoek avoids it this time.
Montana tries to clinch but Leeuwenhoek is having none of it.
Montana darts in and clinches Leeuwenhoek up against the cage.
Montana jumps guard but Leeuwenhoek stands there with Montana around his waist. Montana gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Montana fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Montana is trying to pull guard but Leeuwenhoek has him pressed against the cage.
Remy Leeuwenhoek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Montana.
Leeuwenhoek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montana is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Leeuwenhoek to keep the fight standing.
Montana is trying to pull guard but Leeuwenhoek has him pressed against the cage.
Leeuwenhoek is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Montana can do to turn this around?
Montana tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Leeuwenhoek just stands there and leans against the cage.
Montana tries to pull guard but Leeuwenhoek forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Montana tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leeuwenhoek breaks the clinch.
Montana doesn't manage to clinch there - Leeuwenhoek circles away.
Leeuwenhoek avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Montana tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Leeuwenhoek manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Leeuwenhoek throws a head kick that misses.
Montana tries to close the distance and clinch but Leeuwenhoek swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice shot by Leeuwenhoek.
A slow jab from Montana misses its intended target.
It looked like Leeuwenhoek wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Montana is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leeuwenhoek clobbers Montana with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Montana tries to clinch up but Leeuwenhoek circles away and keeps his distance.
Leeuwenhoek misses with a looping right.
Remy Leeuwenhoek is winning the standup battle so far.
Leeuwenhoek cracks Montana with a right hand to the side of the head.
Montana is rocked!
A low kick lands for Leeuwenhoek.
Montana is still on wobbly legs! Can Leeuwenhoek finish him?
Leeuwenhoek tries a head kick but it misses.
Montana seems to have recovered his senses.
Montana tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Leeuwenhoek paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montana closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Montana tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Leeuwenhoek smiles and moves away.
Montana tries to clinch up.
The crowd cheers as Leeuwenhoek lands an impressive looking overhand right. Montana doesn't seem phased though.
Montana fails with an attempt to clinch.
Montana tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Montana moves into the clinch.
Leeuwenhoek just leaning against Montana, taking a breather.
Montana misses with some punches.
Leeuwenhoek escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Montana avoids the head kick by Leeuwenhoek.
Montana tries to counter with a clinch but Leeuwenhoek shakes him off and moves away.
Montana ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Montana wants to clinch.
Montana tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leeuwenhoek swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Leeuwenhoek wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Leeuwenhoek throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Montana clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montana jumps guard.
Montana is trying to keep Leeuwenhoek in close.
Montana wants to sweep but no luck.
Montana is still trying to improve position.
Montana is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Leeuwenhoek tries to get to full guard but Montana has control of the leg.
Montana wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leeuwenhoek keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montana in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Leeuwenhoek tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Montana!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ryan Montana!
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