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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jon Fish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Balka Islander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Islander has chosen We will rock you as his entrance music. 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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179 lbs
5 - 1 - 1 |
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
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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 - 1 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Jon Fish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Balka Islander!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, David Hoff and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Islander doesn't manage to clinch there - Fish circles away.
Fish clinches up with Islander and pushes him back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fish throws a punch but it's blocked by Islander.
Fish tries to land knees in the clinch but Islander avoids the damage to the body.
Fish doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Fish fails to land.
Islander with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Jon Fish has been cut.
Fish missing with knees to the body.
Fish throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fish with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fish tries to land knees in the clinch but Islander avoids the damage to the body.
Islander utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Islander blocks a body shot from Fish.
Islander creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fish's defenses.
Fish lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Islander backwards.
Islander working Fish over with knees to the body.
Fish is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Islander.
Islander trying to control the position but instead, Fish has worked for underhooks and has pushed Islander into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Islander.
Islander lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Islander tries to throw a body punch but Fish avoids it by throwing Islander back against the cage.
Fish blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Islander tries to throw a body punch but Fish avoids it by throwing Islander back against the cage.
Islander is trying to maintain a safe position but Fish gets an underhook and turns Islander into the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fish as Islander tries to tie him up.
Islander is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Fish misses with a knee strike.
Islander lands a good knee to the midsection. Fish won't want to take too many of those.
A short left from Islander.
Islander misses with a punch on the inside.
Islander tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fish's elbow.
Islander goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Islander is looking to control Fish's arms but Fish gets an underhook and turns him. Now Islander has his back to the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fish misses with a knee to the head.
Fish looking to throw knees to the head but Islander is blocking nicely.
Islander swings wildly with an uppercut but Fish uses good head movement to avoid it.
Islander is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Islander struggles to land a body shot inside as Fish controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Islander - that landed with a thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Islander doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Islander misses with a hook from the clinch.
Islander blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Islander landing knees to the head.
Islander misses with a knee to the head.
Islander gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Islander lands a knee to the body.
Islander lands a shoulder strike.
Islander using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Islander utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Islander tries to stall but Fish uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Islander lands a body punch in the clinch.
Islander connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fish's face.
Islander taking a breather.
Fish throws a punch but it's blocked by Islander.
Islander gets through Fish's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Islander taking a breather.
Islander connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fish's face.
Jon Fish's cut is getting worse.
Islander is trying to stall.
Islander is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Islander misses with some punches.
Knees to the body from Islander.
Islander stalling in the clinch but Fish improves position.
Islander crunches a lovely knee into Fish's ribcage.
Islander is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Balka Islander.
Islander tries to clinch but Fish is having none of it.
Jon Fish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fish takes the fight into the clinch.
Islander connects with a knee to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fish takes an elbow to the forehead.
Islander is struggling to control the position.
Fish misses with a hook from the clinch.
Islander throws a head punch that misses.
Fish takes an elbow to the forehead.
Islander lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fish misses with a knee to the head.
Islander tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Islander putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Fish in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Islander takes a knee to the side of the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fish.
Islander tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Islander misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Balka Islander dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jon Fish's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Fish tries to clinch but Islander moves out of range.
Islander wants to counter the offense by Fish and move into the clinch position.
Fish misses with a looping left.
As Fish backs off Islander throws a huge counter combo but Fish manages to avoid it all.
Islander fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fish throws a shot to the body.
Fish clinches up against the cage.
Islander working aggressively here.
A short left from Islander.
Islander blocks a body shot from Fish.
Balka Islander seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Islander blocks the elbow strike.
Fish takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fish misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Islander.
Islander blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fish can't find room to land a body shot as Islander controls the action.
Fish throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Islander blocks an elbow strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Islander connects with a knee to the head.
Fish doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fish misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Islander lands a good knee to the midsection. Fish won't want to take too many of those.
Islander is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fish prevents a body shot from Islander.
Islander misses with the head strike.
Islander scores a nice knee to the body.
Islander tries a body shot but Fish blocks it.
Fish tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Islander swings wildly with an uppercut but Fish uses good head movement to avoid it.
Islander tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fish's elbow.
Islander wants to stall.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fish doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Islander is working Fish over against the cage.
Islander landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Islander lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Islander misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fish throws an elbow that misses.
Islander tries to work over Fish's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fish throws an elbow but misses.
Islander tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fish's elbow.
Fish tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Islander lands an elbow inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Islander gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Islander unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Islander connects with a knee to the head.
Islander putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Fish in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Islander is looking to control Fish's arms but Fish gets an underhook and turns him. Now Islander has his back to the cage.
Fish struggles to land a body shot inside as Islander controls his hands.
Islander landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A body shot lands from Islander.
Fish 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.
Islander is trying to maintain a safe position but Fish gets an underhook and turns Islander into the cage.
Islander landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Islander fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Islander landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Islander landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Islander lands a good knee to the midsection. Fish won't want to take too many of those.
Islander tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Islander gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Islander looking to slow down the pace here.
Islander avoiding damage as Fish throws knees to the body.
Islander lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jon Fish's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Islander goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Islander is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Islander is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fish tries to throw a body punch but Islander avoids it by throwing Fish back against the cage.
Fish with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Islander lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A head punch on the inside from Islander fails to land.
Islander tries to throw a body punch but Fish avoids it by throwing Islander back against the cage.
Islander is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Islander tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fish's elbow.
Fish missing with knees to the body.
Fish tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Islander's elbow.
Islander lands an elbow that stopped Fish in his tracks for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Islander lands an elbow that stopped Fish in his tracks for a moment.
Islander lands a nice knee to the body.
Islander is looking to control Fish's arms but Fish gets an underhook and turns him. Now Islander has his back to the cage.
Islander misses with a punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fish as Islander tries to tie him up.
Islander lands a good knee to the midsection. Fish won't want to take too many of those.
Islander gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Balka Islander showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jon Fish's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Islander tries to clinch up.
Islander has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fish moves in looking to clinch but Islander pushes him off.
Islander is looking to clinch.
Fish is looking to counter the offense by Islander and move into the clinch.
Islander wants to clinch up but Fish keeps it at a distance.
Fish drives through and clinches with Islander against the cage.
Islander gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fish misses with a punch to the body.
Fish throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Islander tries to stall but Fish uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fish tries a knee to the head but Islander blocks it.
Fish managing to block the knees to the body from Islander.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fish misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fish lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Islander misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Fish fails to land.
Fish misses with a knee strike.
Islander throws a head punch that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Islander lands a knee to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fish as Islander tries to tie him up.
Fish prevents a body shot from Islander.
Fish blocks a body shot from Islander.
Fish working aggressively here.
Islander crunches a lovely knee into Fish's ribcage.
Islander working Fish over with knees to the body.
Islander lands an elbow just above Fish 's eye.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Islander.
Fish takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jeez, Jon Fish's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Islander manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Islander tries a body shot but Fish blocks it.
Islander lands an elbow inside that Fish shrugs off.
Islander landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jon Fish has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Islander controlling the action here for a moment.
Islander misses with the head strike.
Fish misses with the head strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Islander blocks an elbow strike from Fish.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fish as Islander tries to tie him up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Islander is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Islander unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Islander misses with a punch on the inside.
Islander misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Islander blocking some punches.
Islander stalling in the clinch but Fish improves position.
Fish tries to work over Islander's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Islander is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Islander scores with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fish missing with knees to the body.
Fish misses with a body punch.
Islander is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Knees in the clinch landing for Fish.
Islander looking to slow down the pace here.
Fish swings wildly with an uppercut but Islander uses good head movement to avoid it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Islander tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fish's elbow.
Fish tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fish misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fish throws an elbow but misses.
Islander working Fish over with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Islander unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fish lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Islander with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Islander tries to stall but Fish uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Islander landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fish blocking some punches.
Islander tries to stall but Fish uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fish struggles to land a body shot inside as Islander controls his hands.
Islander lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Islander is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fish is keeping busy.
Fish misses with the head strike.
Fish misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fish.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fish trying to land knees to the body.
Balka Islander is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Islander trying to stall but Fish improves his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Balka Islander comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Islander winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Balka Islander!
Balka Islander took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Retiring win or lose. Going back to the island life. Thank you.'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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