The Island Season 15, 170 lbs, Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Walter Vargas (ranked 2413 p4p, 481 weight class) and Kael Gardener (ranked 298 p4p, 62 weight class). Vargas comes to the cage accompanied by Long Runs the Fox. Kael Gardener has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Vargas
vs
Gardener

178 cm
26
185
4 - 5 - 0

182 cm
20
175
7 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Walter Vargas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kael Gardener!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Michael Johnstone and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Gardener misses.
Gardener connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

It looks like Walter Vargas has been cut.
Gardener drops Vargas with a huge uppercut! Vargas drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Gardener is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kael Gardener!
During a confident post fight interview, Kael Gardener thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Dough (ranked 1542 p4p, 1789 weight class) and Jamison Hutchinson (ranked 206 p4p, 229 weight class). Jamison Hutchinson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Dough
vs
Hutchinson

184 cm
27
182
5 - 3 - 0

180 cm
26
182
8 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Johnny Dough!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jamison Hutchinson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Winston Alpacca and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hutchinson misses with a hook
and Dough counters with a straight right hand.

It looks like Jamison Hutchinson has been cut.
Dough misses with a hook
and Hutchinson counters with a stiff right hand.
Dough moves out of range as Hutchinson strikes.
Dough throws a counter high kick but Hutchinson was just alert enough to avoid it.
Hutchinson moves out of range of the strikes.
Dough misses with an uppercut
and Hutchinson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dough lands a slapping body shot.
Dough pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dough misses with a hook
and Hutchinson counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hutchinson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hutchinson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hutchinson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hutchinson slips under a jab.
Hutchinson tries to counter with a clinch but Dough shakes him off and moves away.
Hutchinson throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Dough to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheers as Dough lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hutchinson doesn't seem phased though.
A telegraphed right hand from Dough misses the target.
Hutchinson throws a jab when Dough was well out of range.
Dough definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dough connects with a right hand. Hutchinson shakes it off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hutchinson misses with a straight left.
Dough connects with a single shot there.
Hutchinson takes one on the button.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hutchinson throws a right hand that misses
and Hutchinson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnny Dough seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A decent looking cross lands there for Dough.
Dough throws a jab when Hutchinson was well out of range.
Hutchinson misses with a hook
and Dough counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hutchinson swings widly with a right hand
and Dough counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dough on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dough scores with a hook.
Hutchinson looks to land a left hand but Dough moved out of range nicely.
Dough swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dough lands a right hook to the body.
Dough throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hutchinson counters with a straight right hand.
Hutchinson misses with a looping right.
Dough is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dough buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hutchinson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hutchinson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hutchinson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dough.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dough misses with a left hand
enabling Hutchinson to counter with a crisp jab.
Hutchinson moves out of range of the strikes.
Hutchinson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Dough dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jamison Hutchinson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Hutchinson ducks right into an uppercut from Dough.
Hutchinson throws a lazy uppercut
and Dough counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hutchinson moves away from the strike by Dough.
Johnny Dough is winning the standup battle so far.
Dough swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hutchinson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dough scores with a jab.
The fighters circling - Dough throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hutchinson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dough counters with a nice uppercut.
Hutchinson blocks a jab.
Dough throws a poor cross that misses
and Hutchinson counters with a straight right hand.
Nice body punch from Dough.
Dough wants to land a leg kick but Hutchinson is out of range.
Hutchinson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dough lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hutchinson misses with an uppercut
and Dough counters with a nice uppercut.

That has opened up Jamison Hutchinson's cut even more.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hutchinson misses with a hook
letting Dough counter with a right hand.
Hutchinson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A big left from Dough misses.
Dough misses with a lunging right hand
and Dough takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

It looks like Johnny Dough has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dough uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hutchinson has time to react.
Dough looks to land a left hand but Hutchinson moved out of range nicely.
Hutchinson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dough.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dough misses with a hook
and Hutchinson counters with a nice uppercut.
Dough throws a lazy uppercut
and Hutchinson counters with a straight right hand.

Dough is rocked!
A jab lands there for Dough.
Dough throws a jab when Hutchinson was well out of range.
Hutchinson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dough throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Hutchinson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dough lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Dough misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Hutchinson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dough misses with a hook

and Hutchinson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Dough! Hutchinson lets Dough back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Dough is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Hutchinson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

The cut above Jamison Hutchinson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hutchinson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dough throws a poor cross that misses
and Hutchinson counters with a right hand from hell and Dough is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jamison Hutchinson!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roman Vitali (ranked 2281 p4p, 1402 weight class) and Freaky Hiroshima (ranked 0 p4p, 190 weight class). Vitali comes to the cage accompanied by ULKENDER - Machenskii. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Vitali
vs
Hiroshima

180 cm
27
180
5 - 6 - 0

180 cm
26
175
6 - 4 - 1

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Roman Vitali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Freaky Hiroshima!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Winston Alpacca and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hiroshima clinches up with Vitali and pushes him back against the cage.

Vitali pulls Hiroshima into guard.
Hiroshima trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vitali looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hiroshima trying to control the position from guard on top but Vitali is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hiroshima wants to pass the guard but Vitali is keeping the position.
Hiroshima controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hiroshima trying to control the position from guard on top but Vitali is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vitali manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hiroshima manages to get himself to full guard.

Vitali wants to pass the guard but Hiroshima is keeping the position.

Vitali got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hiroshima has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vitali has managed to get both his arms back between Hiroshima's legs - danger averted.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hiroshima working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vitali doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vitali manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vitali sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hiroshima wants to sweep but no luck.
Vitali has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.

Hiroshima is looking for a triangle but Vitali pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vitali looking to pass the guard.

Hiroshima looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Hiroshima throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hiroshima is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vitali cracks Hiroshima with a solid left hand.
Vitali knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hiroshima on the ground.

Hiroshima looking for a guillotine here but Vitali defends easily.
Vitali scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Vitali tries to free his leg and advance position but Hiroshima is retaining full guard.
Vitali content to stall in guard here.
Vitali trying to control the position from guard on top but Hiroshima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vitali trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hiroshima is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vitali lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Hiroshima throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Hiroshima working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vitali doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vitali manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vitali controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Hiroshima is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vitali is aware though and is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vitali lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hiroshima keeping full guard, as Vitali tries to pass.

Hiroshima is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vitali defends well.
Vitali looking to pass the guard.
Vitali wants to control from the top but Hiroshima keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Hiroshima escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vitali gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vitali is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Freaky Hiroshima will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Hiroshima moves into the clinch successfully.

Hiroshima manages to pull guard.

Hiroshima is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vitali is aware though and is defending well.

Hiroshima is looking for a triangle but Vitali pushes his legs off easily.

Hiroshima working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Vitali has passed into half guard!
Hiroshima trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Vitali manages to pass to mount!
Hiroshima tries to hold on but Vitali postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiroshima can't escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vitali in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Vitali sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hiroshima tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hiroshima wants to control but Vitali is having none of it.
Vitali is landing with some decent strikes but Hiroshima is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Roman Vitali overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hiroshima is desperately trying to improve his position but Vitali has a good base and remains in mount.
Hiroshima 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.
Well, if Vitali is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hiroshima is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vitali scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hiroshima works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hiroshima keeping moving, preventing Vitali from controlling successfully.
Hiroshima wants to hit a sweep here but Vitali passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hiroshima there!
Hiroshima is squirming around, avoiding Vitali's attempts to control the action.
Hiroshima tries to hold on but Vitali postures up.
Vitali wants to control the pace but Hiroshima is squirming around nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiroshima is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hiroshima bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hiroshima trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vitali has Hiroshima pulled in close to control his posture.
Hiroshima slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Vitali looking for a sweep. Not yet Vitali, not yet.
Vitali keeping moving, preventing Hiroshima from controlling successfully.
Vitali wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vitali tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hiroshima engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hiroshima trying to control the position from guard on top but Vitali is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vitali on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vitali tries to get out of the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vitali controlling Hiroshima's posture.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Hiroshima closes the distance and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Roman Vitali will probably get the nod.
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!

Vitali shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hiroshima napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Freaky Hiroshima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hiroshima tries to improve position but can't.
Hiroshima seems a little lost for a moment, as Vitali dominates the positioning.
Hiroshima manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hiroshima passes to side control.
Hiroshima takes a little break here. Vitali wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Hiroshima wants to control but Vitali is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiroshima is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Vitali is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiroshima just content to control the position.
Vitali is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hiroshima off and has taken his back!
Vitali is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Hiroshima tries to break free.
Vitali doesn't have the hooks in and Hiroshima manages to turn into his guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vitali holds on and takes a little breather.
Hiroshima trying to control but Vitali is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vitali keeping full guard, as Hiroshima tries to pass.
Vitali can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hiroshima controls the pace.
Hiroshima preventing the sweep.
Vitali bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hiroshima's guard.

Vitali is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hiroshima keeping full guard, as Vitali tries to pass.
Vitali works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hiroshima looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

Hiroshima with the active half guard here but Vitali passes nicely into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiroshima is looking for a sweep.
Hiroshima throws a few strikes from the bottom but Vitali takes advantage and mounts!
Hiroshima is looking to get to half guard.
Hiroshima manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hiroshima is looking to improve his position.
Hiroshima regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vitali is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Hiroshima looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Vitali has picked Hiroshima up and slammed him! Hiroshima can't keep hold of the triangle and Vitali manages to pass to side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vitali is looking to take a break and control but Hiroshima is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hiroshima is trying to improve his position.
Hiroshima is still trying to improve position.
Hiroshima tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Vitali connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hiroshima some visible discomfort.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hiroshima is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Vitali showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vitali has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Roman Vitali!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Roman Vitali!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Roman Vitali!

Roman Vitali wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Roman Vitali thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tao Pai (ranked 953 p4p, 2363 weight class) and Raphael Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Pai
vs
Couture

174 cm
27
169
9 - 3 - 0

183 cm
27
172
6 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tao Pai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Raphael Couture!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Michael Johnstone and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Couture slips a jab from Pai.
Couture takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Couture is looking to clinch but Pai is avoiding it.
Pai throws a counter high kick but Couture was just alert enough to avoid it.
Couture wants to clinch but Pai slips to the side
and Pai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Couture rushes Pai and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pai.
Couture fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Couture tries to pull guard but Pai won't allow it.
Couture jumps guard but Pai turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tao Pai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raphael Couture.
Pai lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couture tries to pull guard but Pai forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Couture tries to pull guard but Pai forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pai wants to break the clinch but can't.

Pai manages to break the clinch.
Pai keeps the fight on the outside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pai circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pai counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Couture moves to clinch but Pai breaks away
and Pai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Couture clinches.
Couture looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Couture jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pai walks away with a smile on his face. Couture gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Couture ducks under a wild hook from Pai.
Couture moves in looking to clinch but Pai pushes him off.
Couture looks to clinch
and Pai counters with a straight right hand.
Couture fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pai definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Couture wants to clinch up but Pai keeps it at a distance.
Pai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Raphael Couture seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Couture fails with an attempt to clinch.
Couture darts in trying to clinch
and Pai counters with a straight right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture wants to clinch.
Couture fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pai is looking to counter with a body kick.

Couture clinches.

Pai breaks the clinch.
A cross from Pai lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Couture clinches up with Pai and pushes him back against the cage.
Couture is trying to pull guard but Pai turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Couture jumps guard but Pai stands there with Couture around his waist. Couture gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Couture has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Pai uses from the top position.
Pai tries to stand but Couture is controlling from the bottom.
Couture trying to keep a closed guard but Pai is proving a slippery customer.
Pai being controlled here momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pai wants to stand but Couture has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Couture is controlling Pai's posture.

Couture 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! Pai rolls with it to try and escape but Couture cranks on the arm and Pai is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Raphael Couture!

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Flores (ranked 2342 p4p, 1015 weight class) and Elix Juarez (ranked 290 p4p, 142 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Flores
vs
Juarez

175 cm
20
181
5 - 6 - 0

180 cm
27
170
8 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Antonio Flores!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Elix Juarez!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Michael Johnstone and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Flores tries to sprawl but Juarez drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Juarez has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Freaky Fight Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.

Flores is defending against the submission attempts here by Juarez.
Flores tries to kick Juarez off but Juarez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Juarez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Flores has managed to free his arm - good work.
Flores is concentrating on defense, preventing Juarez from advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flores is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Flores is defending against the submission attempts here by Juarez.
Juarez is thwarting Flores's attempts to control the position.

Juarez seems to be looking for submissions.

Flores is defending against the submission attempts here by Juarez.

Juarez is looking for a kimura but Flores is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Juarez to get the leverage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flores is looking to control Juarez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Flores avoid being mounted?
Flores is controlling Juarez's trapped leg to prevent Juarez from advancing to side control.

Juarez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juarez prevents Flores from improving his position.

Juarez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juarez trying to pass the guard but Flores defending well.
Flores on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Flores tries to get out of the position.
Flores trying to control here.
Flores definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Flores is looking to improve his position.
Flores knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Juarez on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Juarez is keen to just control but Flores is a slippery customer.

Juarez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Flores works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juarez trying to control but Flores is working from the bottom.

Juarez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Flores looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Flores looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Flores!

And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Elix Juarez dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Juarez avoids a kick to the body.
And Juarez tries to counter it with a takedown but Flores pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Juarez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Flores defends well and Juarez ends up having to push Flores into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Juarez shoots in and drives through. Flores sprawls well.
Flores throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Juarez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Flores sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Juarez somewhat.
Antonio Flores has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elix Juarez.
Juarez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Juarez is looking to clinch.
Flores half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Juarez fails to land the takedown.
Juarez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flores throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Juarez's head.

Juarez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Flores is trying to maintain the position but Juarez is very close to passing his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Juarez is looking for a kimura but Flores is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Juarez to get the leverage.
Flores is trying is best to control the position here.
Flores continues to stall.

Juarez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Juarez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Flores is looking for a sweep. Juarez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Elix Juarez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Flores is trying to control but can't.
Flores missing with punches from the bottom.

Juarez is working for a submission of some sort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flores tries to get to full guard but Juarez has control of the leg.

Juarez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Flores defends it well.
Flores has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Juarez is working away from the top position though.
Flores is trying to stand up here but Juarez is controlling him well.

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.

Juarez looking for a submission but Flores manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Juarez forces his way into half guard.
Flores trying to hold on to Juarez's head to control him but Juarez postures up.
Flores is trying to stand up here but Juarez is controlling him well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Juarez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Flores trying to hold on to Juarez's head to control him but Juarez postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Elix Juarez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Flores keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Flores throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Juarez's head.

It looks like Elix Juarez has been cut.
Juarez avoids the body shot from Flores.
Juarez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Flores sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Juarez somewhat.
Flores stuffs the takedown.
Flores ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Juarez moves away.
Juarez with the counter takedown but Flores avoids it easily.
Juarez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Flores defends it nicely.
Antonio Flores has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elix Juarez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Flores. No joy for Juarez on that attempt.

Flores gets caught flat footed, as Juarez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Juarez stopping the sweep attempt from Flores.
Flores is working hard here to advance position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flores is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Juarez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Flores pulls his head out easily.
Flores takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Flores is looking for a kimura but Juarez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Flores to get the leverage.
Flores seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Juarez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Juarez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Flores trying to control the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juarez is pressing down on Flores's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Juarez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Flores is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Flores wants to control from the top but Juarez keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flores stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Juarez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Flores wants to control from the top but Juarez keeps moving.
Flores 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.

Flores sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Juarez doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Flores paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Juarez - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Elix Juarez!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Will Hutchinson (ranked 1237 p4p, 1821 weight class) and Eddie Coyle (ranked 171 p4p, 232 weight class). Coyle comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Big Cannons/ Bob Noxious kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Hutchinson
vs
Coyle

180 cm
26
180
7 - 4 - 0

177 cm
25
180
5 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Will Hutchinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eddie Coyle!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Santiago Holmes and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coyle scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Coyle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Coyle throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Coyle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Coyle misses the target.
Hutchinson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Coyle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hutchinson.
Hutchinson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hutchinson throwing a counter right hand but Coyle manages to avoid it.
Coyle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Coyle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Coyle misses with a looping left.
Hutchinson walks into a jab.
Coyle looks to land a right hand but Hutchinson moved out of range.
Coyle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hutchinson counters with a nice uppercut.
Hutchinson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coyle misses with a combination
and Hutchinson counters with a straight right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hutchinson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hutchinson looks to land a right hand but Coyle moved out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Hutchinson there.
Coyle has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Coyle throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Hutchinson to counter with a crisp jab.
Coyle misses with a shot to the body

and Hutchinson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hutchinson.
Hutchinson pushes Coyle back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Coyle prevents a body shot from Hutchinson.
Coyle blocks a body shot from Hutchinson.
Hutchinson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Coyle backwards.
Still in the clinch, Hutchinson scores with a nice short uppercut.

Hutchinson manages to break the clinch.
Hutchinson misses with a looping left.
Hutchinson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Coyle.
Hutchinson scores with a punch to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hutchinson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coyle misses with a right hand
and Coyle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Coyle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Coyle.
Hutchinson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Coyle throws a big shot that misses.
Coyle lands an overhand right.
Hutchinson moves out of range of the strikes.
Good exchange - Hutchinson coming out on top.
Hutchinson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hutchinson scores with a decent looking hook.
Hutchinson defending well as Coyle loads up on a big left hand.
Hutchinson throws out a loose jab but Coyle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coyle lunges at Hutchinson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hutchinson's hand.
Coyle throws a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hutchinson throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Coyle.
Coyle throws a poor cross that misses

and Hutchinson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hutchinson.
Still in the clinch, Hutchinson scores with a nice short uppercut.

Hutchinson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for Coyle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hutchinson walks into a jab.
Coyle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hutchinson.
Coyle blocks a jab.
Coyle misses with a hook
and Hutchinson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hutchinson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coyle misses with a wild body shot.
Hutchinson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Coyle scores with a sloppy right hand. Hutchinson should have avoided that one.
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!
Coyle misses with a wild combination.
Hutchinson blocks a jab.
Hutchinson is looking to counter the offense by Coyle and move into the clinch.
Hutchinson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hutchinson misses with a body punch
and Coyle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Coyle throws a lazy right hand but Hutchinson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hutchinson clobbers Coyle with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hutchinson connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Coyle tumbling to the canvas! Hutchinson pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Coyle was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Will Hutchinson!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chief Bloodgates (ranked 1755 p4p, 1754 weight class) and Valentino Andolini (ranked 0 p4p, 225 weight class). Valentino Andolini is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Bloodgates
vs
Andolini

178 cm
26
175
5 - 4 - 0

180 cm
27
171
7 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chief Bloodgates!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Valentino Andolini!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Michael Johnstone and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bloodgates defending well as Andolini loads up on a big left hand.
Andolini slips under a jab from Bloodgates.

Bloodgates forces Andolini back against the cage and clinches.
Andolini tries to break free but Bloodgates pushes him back against the cage.

Andolini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Andolini misses with a hook. Bloodgates ducked under it nicely.
Bloodgates thumps Andolini with a low kick.
Andolini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bloodgates.
Bloodgates seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bloodgates ducks under a wild hook from Andolini.
A swing and a miss from Andolini.
Andolini misses with a looping right.
It looked like Bloodgates wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bloodgates is looking to clinch but Andolini is avoiding it.
Andolini throws a big shot that misses.
Andolini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bloodgates's jab looks to have found its range, popping Andolini under the eye.
Bloodgates cracks Andolini with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bloodgates swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Andolini.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bloodgates dips to his left and cracks Andolini with an uppercut!
Bloodgates throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Andolini misses its intended target.
As Andolini backs away, Bloodgates returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Andolini misses with a looping right.
Bloodgates throwing a counter right hand but Andolini manages to avoid it.
Bloodgates thumps Andolini with a low kick.
Andolini looks to land a left hand but Bloodgates moved out of range nicely.
Bloodgates lands the left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bloodgates closes the distance and clinches.
Andolini tries to break the clinch but Bloodgates is controlling the position.
Andolini is trying to force a seperation but Bloodgates has the dominant position.
Andolini blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bloodgates scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bloodgates working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bloodgates creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bloodgates lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Andolini blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bloodgates misses with a punch to the body.

Andolini escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Andolini throws a shot from downtown. Bloodgates moves away and avoids it.
Andolini takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bloodgates throws a looping overhand right but Andolini ducks down to avoid it.
Bloodgates slips a jab from Andolini.
Jab, jab by Bloodgates - just one landing.
Andolini looks to land a right hand but Bloodgates moved out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bloodgates lands a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloodgates misses with an uppercut. Andolini saw that one coming.
Bloodgates scores with a body shot.
Andolini throws a lazy right hand but Bloodgates sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bloodgates ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Andolini tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bloodgates scores with a hook to the body. Andolini takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Andolini looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bloodgates takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Andolini walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

Bloodgates fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Andolini, pushing him back against the cage.
Bloodgates missing with knees to the body.
Bloodgates tries to land knees in the clinch but Andolini avoids the damage to the body.

Andolini escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Andolini thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bloodgates ducks under a wild hook from Andolini.
Bloodgates connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Andolini lands with an overhand left.
Bloodgates chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A big right from Andolini misses.
Bloodgates throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bloodgates ducks under a wild hook from Andolini.
Bloodgates ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bloodgates has closed the distance and engaged Andolini in a clinch.

Andolini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Andolini walks into a left hand.
Bloodgates lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Andolini's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bloodgates connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Andolini scrambles back to his feet.
Bloodgates throws a right and a left that Andolini avoids nicely.
Bloodgates connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bloodgates is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Andolini blocks a head kick by Bloodgates.
Bloodgates fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bloodgates lands with a straight right. Andolini didn't see that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Bloodgates has closed the distance and engaged Andolini in a clinch.
Andolini can't break the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Andolini manages to break the clinch.
Bloodgates lands a nice leg kick that just misses Andolini's sensitive parts.
Bloodgates steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andolini.
Bloodgates slips a jab from Andolini.
Bloodgates bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Andolini on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bloodgates uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bloodgates. Andolini does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andolini looks to land a left hand but Bloodgates moved out of range nicely.
Andolini 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.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bloodgates, as that shot connected.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bloodgates.
Bloodgates is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bloodgates misses with a looping right.
Bloodgates slips under a jab.
Andolini ducks under a wild hook from Bloodgates.
Bloodgates bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Andolini slips a jab and a cross from Bloodgates.
Bloodgates steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andolini.
Bloodgates tries to clinch but Andolini moves out of range.
Andolini throws a looping overhand right but Bloodgates ducks down to avoid it.
Andolini takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bloodgates scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bloodgates lands with a cross.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Andolini connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice shot lands for Bloodgates.
Andolini takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Andolini takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Andolini misses with an uppercut. Bloodgates saw that one coming.
Bloodgates misses with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chief Bloodgates dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Bloodgates is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bloodgates misses with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bloodgates looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Andolini drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Chief Bloodgates is winning the standup battle so far.
Bloodgates defending well as Andolini loads up on a big left hand.
Bloodgates moves away from the strike by Andolini.
Andolini has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Andolini takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Andolini is rocked!
Andolini misses with a straight left.
Bloodgates misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Andolini takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Andolini is still on wobbly legs! Can Bloodgates finish him?
Andolini missing with a left hand there. Bloodgates was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Andolini seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters circling - Andolini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bloodgates moves away from the strike by Andolini.
Bloodgates darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bloodgates scores with a jab.
Andolini sizes up Bloodgates with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bloodgates uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andolini.
Andolini throws a lazy right hand but Bloodgates sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bloodgates moves out of range of the strikes.
Bloodgates throws a counter high kick but Andolini was just alert enough to avoid it.
Andolini takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A big left from Andolini misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andolini throws a looping overhand right but Bloodgates ducks down to avoid it.
Andolini cracks Bloodgates with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

Bloodgates darts in and clinches Andolini up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bloodgates has Andolini pressed against the cage, preventing Andolini from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Andolini avoiding damage as Bloodgates throws knees to the body.
Andolini looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Andolini lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Andolini escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bloodgates moves out of range of the strikes.
Andolini moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Andolini looks to throw the jab but Bloodgates is out of range.
The fighters circling - Bloodgates throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bloodgates is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Andolini can do to turn this around?

Bloodgates pushes Andolini up against the cage in a clinch.
Andolini wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Andolini blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andolini is trying to break free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Bloodgates.

Andolini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Andolini throws a hook but Bloodgates avoids it easily.
Andolini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
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!
Bloodgates lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bloodgates with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Andolini looks to land a right hand but Bloodgates moved out of range.
Bloodgates lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Andolini looks to land a right hand but Bloodgates moved out of range.
Andolini swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bloodgates.
Bloodgates moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bloodgates. That's going to slow Andolini down.
Bloodgates lands a jab to the nose.
A jab from Andolini misses.
Andolini uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bloodgates.
Andolini throws a hook but Bloodgates avoids it easily.
Bloodgates throws out a leg kick but Andolini moves out of range and Bloodgates only half commits.
Andolini takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bloodgates moves away from the strike by Andolini.
Andolini takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bloodgates tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andolini was well out of range. Poor timing from Bloodgates.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloodgates tries to bum rush Andolini with a series of wild strikes but Andolini uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Andolini misses with a straight right.

Bloodgates moves into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Andolini avoiding damage as Bloodgates throws knees to the body.
Andolini blocking some punches.
Bloodgates lands an uppercut.
Andolini tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bloodgates's elbow.
Andolini has had enough of the clinch but Bloodgates keeps him there for the moment.

Andolini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Andolini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bloodgates moves in looking to clinch but Andolini pushes him off.
Bloodgates connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Andolini's hands.
Andolini takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bloodgates lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Andolini takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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!
Bloodgates ducks under a wild hook from Andolini.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bloodgates keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bloodgates's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Andolini connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bloodgates scrambles back to his feet.
Bloodgates is looking to clinch.
Bloodgates lands with a right hand.
Bloodgates tries to move into range but Andolini moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Donk. Bloodgates catches Andolini right on the button with a cross.
Andolini scores with a nice head shot.
Bloodgates lands a nice leg kick that just misses Andolini's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheers as Bloodgates lands an impressive looking overhand right. Andolini doesn't seem phased though.
Andolini misses with a straight left.
Andolini missing with a left hand there. Bloodgates was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Andolini avoids the head kick by Bloodgates.
Andolini moves out of range of the leg kick from Bloodgates.
Andolini blocks a head kick by Bloodgates.
Bloodgates steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andolini.
A little feinted left hand from Bloodgates on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bloodgates throws a sloppy head kick and Andolini moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andolini lands with an overhand left.
Andolini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Andolini thows a left - swing and a miss!
Andolini scores with a jab.
Andolini's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Andolini drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chief Bloodgates dominated that second round.
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!

Bloodgates lands a nice shot that snaps Andolini's head back.
Valentino Andolini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bloodgates misses with a looping left.
Andolini takes a jab right on the kisser.
Andolini dips to his left and cracks Bloodgates with an uppercut!
Bloodgates cracks Andolini with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Andolini thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bloodgates connects with an inside leg kick.
Andolini lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

Bloodgates is rocked!
Bloodgates steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andolini.
Oh Bloodgates is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Andolini walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Bloodgates drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Andolini swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Bloodgates's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valentino Andolini!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jardani Jovonovich (ranked 80 p4p, 2422 weight class) and John Saunders (ranked 13 p4p, 299 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jovonovich
vs
Saunders

188 cm
27
170
14 - 0 - 0

185 cm
26
180
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jardani Jovonovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Saunders!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Dirk Anderson and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jovonovich clinches up against the cage.
A short left from Saunders.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Saunders misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jovonovich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jovonovich misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saunders.
Saunders misses with some punches.

Jovonovich manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jovonovich pushes a forearm under Saunders's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Saunders is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jardani Jovonovich!