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The Island Season 15, 265 lbs, Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ezequiel Eaton (ranked 2063 p4p, 393 weight class) and Kaito Tanaka (ranked 250 p4p, 51 weight class). Ezequiel Eaton 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ezequiel Eaton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kaito Tanaka!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Michael Johnstone and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eaton tries to clinch there but Tanaka circles away.
Eaton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tanaka circles away quickly and effectively.
Eaton misses with a jab to the body
and Tanaka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
 It looks like Ezequiel Eaton has been cut.
Tanaka throws the left hand but Eaton avoids the punch easily.
Eaton is looking to clinch but Tanaka is avoiding it.
Tanaka thuds his right hand into Eaton's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Eaton leaves his chin hanging out and Tanaka seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Eaton crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kaito Tanaka!
Kaito Tanaka thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Hippo (ranked 1187 p4p, 2456 weight class) and Abdulrashid Sadulaev (ranked 0 p4p, 293 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, King Hippo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Abdulrashid Sadulaev!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Santiago Holmes and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hippo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sadulaev manages to avoid it.
Sadulaev with the counter takedown but Hippo avoids it easily.
Hippo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hippo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sadulaev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sadulaev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hippo is fending him off so far but Sadulaev persists. Nope, Hippo circles away and we're back to standing.
Hippo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sadulaev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hippo lands a big uppercut and Sadulaev crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Sadulaev looks OK. Hippo waves Sadulaev back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hippo lands a nice hook to Sadulaev's body. Sadulaev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sadulaev looks winded!
Hippo cracks Sadulaev with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Sadulaev tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Hippo pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Sadulaev is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). King Hippo!
King Hippo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Kidd (ranked 1395 p4p, 739 weight class) and Michael Harrison (ranked 174 p4p, 89 weight class). Harrison comes into a darkened arena with his song building. All of the Above kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Michael Harrison has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jesse Kidd's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jesse Kidd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Michael Harrison!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Michael Johnstone and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrison moves into range and connects with a jab.
Harrison slaps away a takedown attempt from Kidd, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Harrison looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Harrison darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kidd shoots and misses
and Kidd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kidd throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Harrison was covering up waiting for the punch and Kidd finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kidd is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Harrison wants to sweep here but Kidd controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harrison keeping full guard, as Kidd tries to pass.
Kidd thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kidd drops back looking for a leg! Harrison is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Harrison manages to kick Kidd off! Kidd jumps back into Harrison's guard.
Harrison controlling Kidd's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrison's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Harrison trying to keep a closed guard but Kidd is proving a slippery customer.
Harrison thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kidd drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kidd jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Harrison controlling Kidd's posture.
Let's hope that Harrison has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Kidd is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kidd drops back looking for a leg! Harrison is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Harrison manages to kick Kidd off! Kidd jumps back into Harrison's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Harrison can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kidd drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kidd jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kidd might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kidd advances to half guard.
Kidd is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Harrison has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kidd is looking for a kimura here.
Kidd is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Harrison is just riding it out for now. Kidd eventually gives up the hold.
Harrison really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kidd. 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Kidd is trying to work for a kimura but Harrison is defending well.
Harrison misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Kidd is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Harrison is controlling Kidd's trapped leg to prevent Kidd from advancing to side control.
Harrison trying to control but Kidd postures up.
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.
Kidd maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Harrison could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Kidd has cracked it and Harrison is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Kidd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jesse Kidd!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frane Vinkovic (ranked 560 p4p, 1676 weight class) and Dezzi Island (ranked 70 p4p, 215 weight class). Frane Vinkovic could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dezzi Island's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Frane Vinkovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dezzi Island!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Winston Alpacca and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vinkovic scores with a jab to the head.
 It looks like Dezzi Island has been cut.
Island misses with a hook.
Vinkovic blocks a leg kick.
Vinkovic takes a swing at Island's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Island. Vinkovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vinkovic throws a shot from downtown. Island moves away and avoids it.
Island ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vinkovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Island.
Vinkovic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vinkovic seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vinkovic. Island does a little dance to reset his feet.
Island 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.
Vinkovic scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinkovic scores with the left hand. Island knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheers as Island lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vinkovic doesn't seem phased though.
Island throws out a loose jab but Vinkovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vinkovic misses with a straight left.
Vinkovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Island.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinkovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Island thows a left - swing and a miss!
Island misses with a looping left.
It looked like Vinkovic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vinkovic lands with a hook. Island tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Vinkovic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Island cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vinkovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Island moves away.
Island throws a poor cross that misses
and Vinkovic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Island throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vinkovic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vinkovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vinkovic misses with a wild body shot.
A nice side step and Island releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Vinkovic takes a swing at Island's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Island uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vinkovic.
Vinkovic drops Island with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Island! Vinkovic dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frane Vinkovic!
Frane Vinkovic thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bennett Peck (ranked 1583 p4p, 474 weight class) and Eli Vaughn (ranked 206 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bennett Peck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eli Vaughn!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Dirk Anderson and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vaughn misses with a takedown attempt - Peck sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vaughn shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Peck napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Peck bucks up and tries to throw Vaughn off but instead Vaughn has got his back!
Vaughn lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Peck.
Well, with Vaughn on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Peck is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Can Peck hold on?! Vaughn is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Vaughn lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Peck hold on?!
Vaughn punishes Peck with strikes from the back mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vaughn lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Vaughn drops a big shot to the side of Peck's head! Oh, Peck is out! He's out cold! Vaughn jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner. In his post fight interview he thanks God. Saying that without him, he wouldn't have the power to knock his opponent senseless. Amen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Eli Vaughn!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleki Veainu (ranked 734 p4p, 1464 weight class) and Turner Crocop (ranked 88 p4p, 188 weight class). Crocop has chosen Cro Cop as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Aleki Veainu 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 heavyweight 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, Aleki Veainu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Turner Crocop!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veainu throws a hook but Crocop avoids it easily.
Crocop connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Crocop chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Crocop looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Veainu throws a sloppy body shot
and Crocop counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Veainu misses with an uppercut
and Crocop counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crocop takes a swing at Veainu's ribcage but misses.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu misses with an uppercut.
Veainu scores with the left hand. Crocop knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Turner Crocop has been cut.
Crocop steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Veainu.
It seemed like Crocop was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veainu takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Crocop throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Veainu's head.
Crocop fakes the leg kick and cracks Veainu in the body.
Crocop buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Crocop throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Veainu counters with a nice right hand that sends Crocop toppling to the canvas! Crocop scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Veainu finish him?!
 Crocop 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!
Veainu misses with a wild body shot.
Crocop is still on wobbly legs! Can Veainu finish him?
Crocop connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Crocop seems to have recovered his senses.
Veainu throws a right hand that misses
and Crocop counters with a good, hard body kick but Veainu shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crocop lands a body shot.
Veainu throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Crocop to counter with a crisp jab.
Crocop lands a high kick!
Crocop misses with a head kick.
Veainu looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Veainu misses with a lunging right hand
and Crocop counters with a nice uppercut.
Veainu blocks a head kick by Crocop.
Crocop with the inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veainu throws a jab when Crocop was well out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Veainu as he connects with a hook.
Crocop lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Veainu missing with a left hand there. Crocop was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crocop appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Crocop moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Donk. Crocop catches Veainu right on the button with a cross.
Veainu takes a swing at Crocop's ribcage but misses.
Veainu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Crocop has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veainu misses with a right hand
and Crocop counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Veainu throws a body shot but no joy.
Crocop now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Veainu lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That has opened up Turner Crocop's cut even more.
A shot to the body from Veainu misses
and Crocop counters with a body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crocop misses with a body shot.
Crocop plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Crocop throws out a powerful jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Turner Crocop dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Turner Crocop's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Veainu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Crocop counters with a body kick that stops Veainu in his tracks momentarily.
Crocop scores with a hook to the body. Veainu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Veainu swings away with a body shot that misses
and Crocop counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Veainu is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Veainu 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.
Crocop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Veainu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crocop.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crocop throws a poor cross that misses
and Veainu counters with a nice right hand that sends Crocop toppling to the canvas! Crocop scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Veainu finish him?!
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!
Veainu misses with an uppercut
and Crocop counters with a nice body kick.
Veainu blocks a head kick by Crocop.
Veainu throwing a counter right hand but Crocop manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Crocop.
Veainu will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Veainu swings for the body but Crocop moves out of range.
Veainu cracks Crocop with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aleki Veainu!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Brogan (ranked 2356 p4p, 1135 weight class) and Bobby Bayou (ranked 287 p4p, 139 weight class). Brogan comes to the cage accompanied by Immortal Technique - Open Your Eyes. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Michael Brogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bobby Bayou!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Santiago Holmes and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bayou looks to land a right hand but Brogan moved out of range.
Brogan throws an overhand right that lands on Bayou's shoulder, as Bayou tries to avoid the shot.
Bayou avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Bayou tries to counter it with a takedown but Brogan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bayou lands with a right hand.
It looks like Michael Brogan has been cut.
Bayou uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brogan.
Bayou drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Brogan defends it well.
Brogan throws a hook to the side of Bayou's head but Bayou sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bayou feints the counter takedown.
Brogan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brogan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bayou manages to avoid it.
Bayou looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Brogan.
Bayou drops Brogan with a big left hand and mounts him. Brogan is in big trouble!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brogan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Brogan regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bayou prevents Brogan from improving his position.
Brogan actively working from the bottom here.
Brogan trying to control here.
Brogan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brogan is trying to maintain the position but Bayou is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Brogan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brogan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brogan.
Brogan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bayou defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brogan is on top in guard.
Bayou being controlled here, momentarily.
Bayou keeping moving, preventing Brogan from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brogan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bayou keeping moving, preventing Brogan from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bayou can do anything to dispel that myth.
Brogan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bayou loads up on a big right hand but Brogan slips the punch.
Brogan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bayou manages to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brogan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bayou is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brogan.
Brogan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Bayou dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Brogan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bayou tries a head kick but it misses.
Brogan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bayou moves out of range of the strikes.
Bayou is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bayou avoids the body shot from Brogan.
And Bayou tries to counter it with a takedown but Brogan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Brogan stuns Bayou with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Brogan throws a body shot but no joy.
Bayou moves out of range as Brogan strikes.
Bayou dips to his left and cracks Brogan with an uppercut!
Bayou jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bayou slips a jab from Brogan.
Brogan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brogan swings for the body but Bayou moves out of range.
Bayou darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Michael Brogan's cut is getting worse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bayou drops his shoulder and cracks Brogan with a huge uppercut! Brogan goes down! Can Bayou finish him?
 Brogan is rocked!
Brogan working a defensive guard here.
Bayou tries to free his leg and advance position but Brogan is retaining full guard.
Bayou really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brogan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brogan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bayou gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brogan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bayou got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brogan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bayou has managed to get both his arms back between Brogan's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brogan is looking for a triangle but Bayou pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bayou controlling from the top position.
Brogan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bayou doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bayou manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brogan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bayou got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brogan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bayou has managed to get both his arms back between Brogan's legs - danger averted.
Bayou preventing the sweep.
Bayou must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Brogan trying to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bayou stopping the sweep attempt from Brogan.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Brogan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jab by Brogan.
Bayou throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brogan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bayou.
Bayou is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bayou scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bayou lunges at Brogan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brogan's hand.
Michael Brogan's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bayou measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Brogan! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Bobby Bayou!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yoshiaki Noda (ranked 218 p4p, 1818 weight class) and Tua Tua (ranked 28 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Yoshiaki Noda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tua Tua!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Sandra Marshall and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tua moves away.
Noda lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
It looks like Tua Tua has been cut.
Tua connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Noda momentarily.
It looks like Yoshiaki Noda has been cut.
Noda misses with a wild body shot.
Tua looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Noda misses the shot to the body.
Tua wants to clinch up but Noda keeps it at a distance.
Noda throws a looping overhand right but Tua ducks down to avoid it.
Noda ducks under a wild hook from Tua.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noda looks to score with a jab to the body but Tua is just out of range.
Noda missing with a left hand there. Tua was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Noda slips a straight right by Tua.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noda slips a jab from Tua.
Tua throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Noda counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tua looks to throw the jab but Noda is out of range.
Tua misses with a double jab
and Noda connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A cross from Noda lands.
Noda looks to land a left hand but Tua moved out of range nicely.
Tua wants to clinch but Noda slips to the side
and Noda connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circle momentarily. Noda darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tua is rocked!
Noda drops Tua with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Tua! Noda dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yoshiaki Noda!
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