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The Island Season 15, 155 lbs, Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Too Young For Island (ranked 1766 p4p, 286 weight class) and Ryan Montana (ranked 189 p4p, 38 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Too Young For Island!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ryan Montana!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Daniel Franklin and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
For Island thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Montana was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
For Island fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Montana to the ground. For Island is now in Montana's guard.
Montana looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Montana looking for a guillotine here but For Island defends easily.
Montana looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Montana looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
For Island avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Montana is pulling down on For Island's head to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montana can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as For Island controls the pace.
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.
Montana is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Montana wants to pass the guard but For Island is defending well.
For Island tries to roll over but Montana keeps him under control.
Montana stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
A jab from Montana misses.
For Island looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Montana with a nice cross.
For Island gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montana manages to break the clinch.
For Island 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.
Montana trying to control here.
Montana is trying to get back to full guard.
Montana is trying to control but can't.
For Island prevents Montana from improving his position.
For Island is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Montana doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time For Island.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Montana actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montana trying to control but For Island postures up.
For Island not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Montana is pressing down on For Island's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Montana is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Montana is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Montana looking for a guillotine here but For Island defends easily.
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.
For Island wants to control from the top but Montana keeps moving.
For Island has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Montana wants to sweep but no luck.
Montana working for a triangle but For Island defends it easily.
Montana pulls For Island in close to prevent any damage.
Montana not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
For Island wants to control from the top but Montana keeps moving.
For Island stands and throws Montana's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ryan Montana will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The fighters circling - Montana throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
For Island misses with a leg kick.
Montana lands a lovely overhand right.
Montana looks to land a right hand but For Island moved out of range.
Ryan Montana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
For Island defending well as Montana loads up on a big left hand.
For Island shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Our spies down at at Freaky Fight Club inform us that Montana has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
For Island tries to stand but Montana is controlling from the bottom.
Montana looking to control.
Montana is looking for a triangle but For Island pushes his legs off easily.
Montana is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
For Island trying to control but Montana is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montana is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Montana managing to control the position.
For Island trying to stand up but can't free himself from Montana's guard.
For Island might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Montana not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
For Island instigates a clinch.
Montana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters circling - Montana throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
For Island steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Montana.
For Island slips under a jab from Montana.
For Island is looking to counter the offense by Montana and move into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montana waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract For Island.
Montana misses with an uppercut. For Island saw that one coming.
Montana jabbing away but nothing is landing.
For Island uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Montana.
Montana just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFor Island.
For Island ducks under a wild hook from Montana.
Montana loads up on a big right hand but For Island slips the punch.
For Island shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Montana manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
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.
Montana tries to pass to full mount but For Island defends it.
Montana passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for For Island!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Montana looking to secure an arm triangle but For Island defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montana wants to control the pace but For Island is squirming around nicely.
For Island is looking to get to half guard.
Montana trying to control but For Island is having none of it.
Montana stands up from mount. Strange move.
Montana cracks For Island with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montana throws out a loose jab but For Island uses good head movement to avoid it.
For Island moves out of range of the strikes.
Montana throws a hook to the side of For Island's head but For Island sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Montana has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
For Island slips a jab from Montana.
Montana misses with an uppercut. For Island saw that one coming.
It looked like For Island was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Montana moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Montana lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Montana looks to land a right hand but For Island moved out of range.
For Island throws a quick counter head kick but Montana was just out of range.
For Island uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Montana.
For Island shoots in and bounces Montana off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
For Island is posturing up here but Montana has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! For Island tries to roll out but it's too tight and For Island has to tap! Slick submission there by Montana!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryan Montana!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gregor Reilly (ranked 951 p4p, 1102 weight class) and Jake From Statefarm (ranked 104 p4p, 123 weight class). Reilly comes into the arena with Cannonball/ The Breeders blaring out of the sound system. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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BJJ Purple 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 7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Gregor Reilly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jake From Statefarm!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Peter Branson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reilly lands a body shot.
From Statefarm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jake From Statefarm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reilly throws the left hand but From Statefarm avoids the punch easily.
Reilly throws an overhand right that lands on From Statefarm's shoulder, as From Statefarm tries to avoid the shot.
Reilly circles away from the clinch attempt.
From Statefarm fails with an attempt to clinch.
From Statefarm ducks under a wild hook from Reilly.
From Statefarm moves in looking to clinch but Reilly pushes him off.
From Statefarm moves into the clinch.
Reilly wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
From Statefarm is pushing Reilly up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Reilly misses with a hook from the clinch.
From Statefarm's coach down at Cherokees Island Elite Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on From Statefarm's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reilly can't break the clinch.
From Statefarm blocking some punches.
From Statefarm tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Reilly wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
From Statefarm just leaning against Reilly, taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reilly.
From Statefarm slowing the pace effectively.
Reilly wants to break the clinch but can't.
From Statefarm tries to pull guard but Reilly forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
From Statefarm tries to pull guard but Reilly won't allow it.
Gregor Reilly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake From Statefarm.
From Statefarm is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
From Statefarm tries to pull guard but Reilly forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
From Statefarm throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Reilly tries to work over From Statefarm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
From Statefarm pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
From Statefarm is looking to cinch up a triangle. Reilly throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to From Statefarm's body to avoid the submission. From Statefarm has instead reached around Reilly's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! From Statefarm arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jake From Statefarm!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marc Schlager (ranked 1170 p4p, 713 weight class) and Danny Vargas (ranked 0 p4p, 82 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marc Schlager!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Danny Vargas!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, David Hoff and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schlager slips a jab from Vargas.
The fighters circling - Vargas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Schlager displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vargas throws out the jab.
As Vargas tries to get set, Schlager tries to push him back and clinch up but Vargas manages to avoid the attempt.
Vargas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Schlager avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vargas looks to throw the jab but Schlager is out of range.
Vargas misses with a looping right.
Schlager is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vargas.
Vargas looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vargas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vargas misses with a straight right.
Vargas throws a lazy right hand but Schlager sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schlager keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vargas.
Schlager definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vargas misses with a hook. Schlager ducked under it nicely.
Vargas 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.
A jab from Vargas misses.
Vargas misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vargas misses with a straight right.
Schlager tries to clinch but Vargas is having none of it.
Schlager bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Schlager ducks under a wild hook from Vargas.
Schlager tries to counter by clinching up but Vargas breaks away and moves out of range.
Vargas misses with a straight left.
Vargas darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Vargas.
Vargas lands a jab to the head.
Schlager walks into a stiff left hand from Vargas.
Vargas misses with a straight left.
Schlager takes one to the side of the head.
Vargas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Vargas. That snapped Schlager's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Vargas misses the target.
As Vargas tries to get set, Schlager tries to push him back and clinch up but Vargas manages to avoid the attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vargas lands with a hook. Schlager tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Schlager ducks under a wild hook from Vargas.
Schlager needs to keep his hands up - Vargas had a free shot at his head there.
Schlager wants to clinch up but Vargas keeps it at a distance.
The fighters circling - Vargas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vargas scores with a nice head shot.
Schlager takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vargas misses with a looping left.
Schlager seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Schlager steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vargas.
Schlager takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Schlager ducks under a wild hook from Vargas.
Schlager wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Vargas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vargas throws a looping overhand right but Schlager ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vargas misses with an uppercut.
Vargas throws a lazy right hand but Schlager sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Vargas misses.
Schlager takes one on the button.
Vargas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Schlager sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vargas loads up on a big right hand but Schlager slips the punch.
Schlager tries to counter by clinching up but Vargas breaks away and moves out of range.
Schlager tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vargas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vargas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vargas loads up on a big right hand but Schlager slips the punch.
Schlager tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vargas manages to circle out of the way.
Vargas loads up on a big right hand but Schlager slips the punch.
Vargas throws out a loose jab but Schlager uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schlager is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vargas.
Vargas with a hook.
Vargas connects with a looping right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vargas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vargas missing with a left hand there. Schlager was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vargas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Schlager bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Vargas misses the target.
Vargas throws a lazy right hand but Schlager sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Schlager is looking to counter the offense by Vargas and move into the clinch.
Vargas misses with a hook. Schlager ducked under it nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vargas.
Vargas throws the left hand but Schlager avoids the punch easily.
As Vargas tries to get set, Schlager tries to push him back and clinch up but Vargas manages to avoid the attempt.
Vargas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Schlager slips under a jab from Vargas.
Schlager is looking to counter the offense by Vargas and move into the clinch.
Schlager slips under a jab.
Vargas misses with a looping right.
Schlager is looking to counter the offense by Vargas and move into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Vargas dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Schlager ducks under a wild hook from Vargas.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Schlager might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Schlager slips under a jab.
Schlager tries to counter by clinching up but Vargas breaks away and moves out of range.
Vargas tests Schlager's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Schlager takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Schlager avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vargas scores with a decent looking hook.
Schlager looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Vargas loads up on a big right hand but Schlager slips the punch.
Schlager is looking to counter the offense by Vargas and move into the clinch.
Schlager blocks a jab.
As Vargas tries to get set, Schlager tries to push him back and clinch up but Vargas manages to avoid the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas missing with a left hand there. Schlager was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Schlager is looking to counter the offense by Vargas and move into the clinch.
Schlager has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Schlager there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vargas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jab by Vargas.
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!
Vargas throws a jab when Schlager was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vargas misses with a looping right.
A jab from Vargas does it's job there.
Vargas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vargas throws a big shot that misses.
Schlager seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A swing and a miss from Vargas.
As Vargas tries to get set, Schlager tries to push him back and clinch up but Vargas manages to avoid the attempt.
Schlager takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Schlager takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vargas throws a hook but Schlager blocks it.
Vargas misses with a looping right.
Schlager is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vargas.
Vargas throws a big shot that misses.
Schlager moves away from the strike by Vargas.
Schlager seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A slow jab from Vargas misses its intended target.
Schlager is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vargas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schlager bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Schlager clinches.
Schlager jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vargas walks away with a smile on his face. Schlager gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Schlager bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vargas throws a shot from downtown. Schlager moves away and avoids it.
Vargas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vargas throws the left hand but Schlager avoids the punch easily.
Vargas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Schlager defending well as Vargas loads up on a big left hand.
Vargas throws out a loose jab but Schlager uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schlager is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vargas.
Vargas throws a lazy right hand but Schlager sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Schlager takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vargas throws out a loose jab but Schlager uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vargas misses with a hook. Schlager ducked under it nicely.
Nice jab there from Vargas.
Vargas looks to land a right hand but Schlager moved out of range.
Schlager tries to counter by clinching up but Vargas breaks away and moves out of range.
Schlager displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vargas throws out the jab.
Vargas misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed right hand from Vargas misses the target.
Vargas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Schlager has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Vargas misses with a looping left.
Vargas with a jab.
Vargas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Schlager.
Schlager is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vargas.
Vargas throws a looping overhand right but Schlager ducks down to avoid it.
Vargas darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice cross by Vargas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vargas throws a big shot that misses.
Schlager tries to counter by clinching up but Vargas breaks away and moves out of range.
Vargas throws a jab when Schlager was well out of range.
Schlager is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vargas.
Danny Vargas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vargas gets tackled into the cage by Schlager. Schlager maintains the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vargas breaks from the clinch.
Schlager steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vargas.
Schlager wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Schlager keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vargas.
A telegraphed right hand from Vargas misses the target.
Schlager seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Vargas misses with a hook
and Schlager counters by clinching up.
Vargas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vargas wants to break free but Schlager has control.
Vargas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Schlagers head.
Schlager is looking to control Vargas's arms but Vargas gets an underhook and turns him. Now Schlager has his back to the cage.
Schlager tries to stall but Vargas uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Schlager holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Schlager successfully pulls guard.
Schlager is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Vargas rolls with it to try and escape but Schlager cranks on the arm and Vargas is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marc Schlager!
After winning the bout, Marc Schlager 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Brunta Nguana (ranked 468 p4p, 1728 weight class) and Tavares Tootoo (ranked 59 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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, Brunta Nguana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tavares Tootoo!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Bart Greer and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tootoo darts in looking for a takedown but Nguana gets double underhooks and turns Tootoo into the cage.
Nguana changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tootoo tries to sprawl but Nguana drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Tootoo is looking to improve his position.
Nguana 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.
 It looks like Tavares Tootoo has been cut.
Tootoo wants to control but Nguana is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tootoo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nguana keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tootoo is looking to control Nguana's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tootoo avoid being mounted?
Nguana passes into side control, despite Tootoo's attempt to control the position.
Nguana is looking to take a break and control but Tootoo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nguana creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Tootoo being controlled for a moment.
Tootoo sneaks back into half guard.
Nguana working the head and body with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nguana lands a nice short elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nguana lands a nice short elbow.
Tootoo actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tootoo is looking for a sweep. Nguana is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tootoo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nguana slips a nice elbow through Tootoo's hands, connecting with Tootoo's forehead.
Tootoo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nguana working Tootoo over with strikes.
Nguana lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tootoo is looking to improve his position.
Tootoo is still trying to improve position.
Nguana scoring with strikes to the body and 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!
Tootoo tries to roll over but Nguana keeps him under control.
We've been hearing good reports from Nguana's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nguana is trying to control. Tootoo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tootoo wants to get back to full guard.
Nguana drops an elbow to the side of Tootoo's head.
Tootoo trying to control here.
Tootoo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
 Tootoo is rocked!
That has opened up Tavares Tootoo's cut even more.
Nguana has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tootoo is looking to get to half guard.
Tootoo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Tootoo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nguana pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tootoo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nguana wants to work for an arm triangle but Tootoo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ground and pound from Nguana.
The cut above Tavares Tootoo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tootoo won't allow Nguana to pass to mount.
Nguana looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tootoo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tootoo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nguana frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brunta Nguana dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tavares Tootoo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tootoo leaves Nguana with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nguana closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tootoo did well to prevent Nguana getting side control.
Nguana is nestled in close to Tootoo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nguana works his way into full mount!
Tootoo tries to lock up and control but Nguana gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nguana trying to control but Tootoo is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tootoo is desperately trying to improve his position but Nguana has a good base and remains in mount.
Nguana avoids the attempt from Tootoo to control.
We've been informed that Tootoo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Brunta Nguana overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nguana tries to control but Tootoo wriggling away.
Nguana breaks from Tootoo's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Tavares Tootoo's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tavares Tootoo's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Brunta Nguana!
A very excited looking Brunta Nguana made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Remy Leeuwenhoek (ranked 1200 p4p, 536 weight class) and Augustus Walls (ranked 132 p4p, 66 weight class). Remy Leeuwenhoek has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Augustus Walls!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, David Hoff and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Leeuwenhoek.
It looks like Augustus Walls has been cut.
Remy Leeuwenhoek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walls slips under a jab.
Walls is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A head kick by Leeuwenhoek - that's a beauty! Walls is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Leeuwenhoek can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Remy Leeuwenhoek!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Freaky Igor (ranked 612 p4p, 1105 weight class) and Adonis Ford (ranked 75 p4p, 124 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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Freaky Igor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Adonis Ford!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ford has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ford fails to pull guard.
Igor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ford is trying to pull guard but Igor turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ford looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Igor breaks from the clinch.
Igor tries to keep at a distance but Ford has taken the fight into the clinch.
Igor scores with a shoulder strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Igor takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ford jumps guard but Igor stands there with Ford around his waist. Ford gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Freaky Igor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adonis Ford.
Igor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ford walks into a straight right hand from Igor.
Ford doesn't manage to clinch there - Igor circles away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Igor.
Ford wants to clinch but Igor slips to the side
and Igor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ford ducks under a wild hook from Igor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ford tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Igor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ford tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Igor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ford takes the fight into the clinch.
Ford jumps guard and drags Igor to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford seems keen to control Igor's posture.
Ford is trying to keep Igor in close.
Igor is fighting to break Ford's control of his arms but Ford is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ford looking to control.
Igor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ford swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ford has his feet on Igor's thighs here. He's pushed Igor off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Igor screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adonis Ford!
Adonis Ford 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Luke Ridley (ranked 1012 p4p, 973 weight class) and Bryan Williams (ranked 113 p4p, 107 weight class). Luke Ridley has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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, Luke Ridley!
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, Bryan Williams!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Michael Johnstone and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams throws a hook to the side of Ridley's head but Ridley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ridley moves into range and connects with a jab.
Williams looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Ridley saw that one coming.
Williams takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Williams moves away from the strike by Ridley.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ridley lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Williams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Williams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ridley throws a body shot but no joy.
Williams clinches with his opponent.
Ridley tries to break free but Williams pushes him back against the cage.
Williams prevents a takedown attempt there.
Williams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Williams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Ridley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Williams takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Ridley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ridley seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ridley takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Williams throws a head kick that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Ridley. That snapped Williams's head back.
Luke Ridley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ridley throws a series of strikes that have Williams backpedaling.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Ridley does it's job there.
Williams tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ridley defends well and Williams ends up having to push Ridley into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ridley moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Williams is rocked!
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!
Ridley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Williams is still on wobbly legs! Can Ridley finish him?
Ridley lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ridley checks a low kick from Williams.
An attempted straight right counter from Ridley misses the target.
Ridley throws a shot from downtown. Williams moves away and avoids it.
Ridley slips a jab and a cross from Williams.
Williams seems to have recovered his senses.
Williams misses with an uppercut
and Ridley counters with a crisp one two that drops Williams! Ridley thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Williams to his feet! Williams is in big trouble!
Ridley scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ridley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ridley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Williams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ridley.
Ridley jabs Williams to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Williams on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Williams tries to clinch
and Ridley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ridley is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ridley looks to land a right hand but Williams moved out of range.
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
Williams throws a hook but Ridley blocks it.
Jab from Ridley.
Williams drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ridley checks a low kick from Williams.
Ridley connects with a good right hand that stumbles Williams. Williams circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ridley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A punch combination from Williams misses.
Ridley is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Williams throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ridley counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams walks straight into a right hand from Ridley - that's dropped him! Ridley jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Williams from any more punishment! Williams 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 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Luke Ridley!
A victorious Luke Ridley thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eric Frost (ranked 33 p4p, 1820 weight class) and Ryland Bronx (ranked 6 p4p, 195 weight class). Frost comes to the cage accompanied by Procreation (of the Wicked). 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 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eric Frost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ryland Bronx!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Peter Branson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bronx cracks Frost with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bronx fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bronx throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Frost tries to counter with a takedown but Bronx is quick to defend against it.
Nice body punch from Bronx.
Frost avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bronx scores with a shot to the body.
Frost takes one on the button.
Bronx loads up on a big right hand but Frost slips the punch.
Frost drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bronx sprawls and moves away.
Bronx lands with an overhand left.
Bronx misses the jab.
Frost feinted with a counter takedown.
Bronx thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bronx thuds a left hand into Frost's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bronx misses with a hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Frost.
Bronx looks to land a right hand but Frost moved out of range.
Frost shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Frost showed some decent athleticism there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronx is trying to control but can't.
Frost with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Frost works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bronx wants to control but Frost is having none of it.
Bronx is working to get back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bronx can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bronx wants to hold on but Frost pushes him away.
Bronx really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bronx really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Frost. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost controlling from mount.
Frost looking to secure an arm triangle but Bronx defends it well.
Frost takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bronx is working to get back to half guard.
Bronx tries to improve his position but Frost has taken his back! Frost has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Bronx tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Frost pushes Bronx away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Eric Frost!
Eric Frost decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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