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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jose The Blitz (ranked 161 p4p, 8 weight class) and Mister Island (ranked 820 p4p, 45 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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137 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
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145 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Cardio machine |
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Good takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jose The Blitz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mister Island!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Winston Alpacca and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Island is trying hard to land a takedown here. The Blitz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The Blitz clinches up with Island and pushes him back against the cage.
Island has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. The Blitz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Island is trying to pull guard but The Blitz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jose The Blitz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mister Island.
Island blocks a body shot from The Blitz.
Island jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as The Blitz walks away with a smile on his face. Island gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The Blitz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Island fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The Blitz closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Island on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Island has The Blitz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. The Blitz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The Blitz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Island avoids it.
Knees to the body from The Blitz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Blitz missing with knees to the body.
Island blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The Blitz is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Island can't fight it off and eventually The Blitz manages to take the fight to the floor. Island looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Island keeping moving, preventing The Blitz from controlling successfully.
Island wants to stand but The Blitz is controlling the position.
Island looking for a sweep. Not yet Island, not yet.
Our spies down at at Ferocious Beast inform us that Island has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The Blitz trying to control but Island is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Blitz wants to pass the guard but Island is keeping the position.
The Blitz trying to control but Island is working from the bottom.
The Blitz tries to free his leg and advance position but Island is retaining full guard.
The Blitz looking to sit in guard and control but Island gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Island drops back, looking for a kneebar! The Blitz looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. The Blitz looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from The Blitz!
Island is trying to buck The Blitz off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Blitz is looking to take a break and control but Island is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The Blitz landing strikes.
Island is trying to buck The Blitz off.
The Blitz remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Island can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sloppy strikes there by The Blitz.
You can see the frustration on Island's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Island being controlled for a moment.
What's Island going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose The Blitz 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.
The Blitz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Island looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The Blitz working the ground and pound from side control.
The Blitz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Island can do to turn this around?
Island is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Island on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Island trying to remain calm as The Blitz controls from the top position.
You can see the frustration on Island's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The Blitz fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Island struggling a bit here.
The Blitz creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Island sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Blitz has control of an arm but Island manages to advance to The Blitz's back!
Island patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The Blitz just trying to survive but Island is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Island is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. The Blitz defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Well, with Island on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before The Blitz is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
The Blitz breaks Island's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Island keeping moving, preventing The Blitz from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Blitz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The Blitz advances position into side control!
The Blitz trying to control the position but Island is working away.
The Blitz is working Island over with some ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Blitz tries to move to mount but Island blocks the move with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Blitz prevents Island from escaping the position.
The Blitz controlling the position.
Island is not content to let The Blitz control the position.
Island pushes The Blitz away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, The Blitz gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Island struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Island tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
The Blitz wants to control the pace but Island is squirming around nicely.
The Blitz avoids the attempt from Island to control.
Island is squirming around, avoiding The Blitz's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The Blitz wants to control but instead Island manages to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose The Blitz dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The Blitz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Island fails to land the takedown.
The Blitz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Island is able to avoid easily.
Island changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Island shoots in looking for a takedown but The Blitz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Island's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The Blitz throws a push kick but Island slaps the foot to one side.
The Blitz misses with the body kick
and Island decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in The Blitz's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Blitz looking to control.
Island looking to sit in guard and control but The Blitz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Island is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. The Blitz is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Blitz wants to control from the top but Island keeps moving.
Island pulls The Blitz in close to prevent any damage.
The Blitz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Island avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Island keeping moving, preventing The Blitz from controlling successfully.
Island is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The Blitz stops Island from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Island keeping moving, preventing The Blitz from controlling successfully.
Island seems keen to control The Blitz's posture.
The Blitz wants to control from the top but Island keeps moving.
Island looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The Blitz wants to control from the top but Island keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Island has his hands on The Blitz's head, controlling the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Island moves out of range of the body kick from The Blitz.
The Blitz moves into the clinch.
The Blitz misses with a body punch.
Island decides to pull guard.
The Blitz trying to control but Island is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells The Blitz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Island not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The Blitz wants to control from the top but Island keeps moving.
The Blitz with a nice head shot there.
The Blitz wants to control from the top but Island keeps moving.
Island working for submissions but it's allowed The Blitz to get to half guard.
Island is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Jose The Blitz did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
Island fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging The Blitz to the ground. Island is now in The Blitz's guard.
The Blitz keeping moving, preventing Island from controlling successfully.
Island passes The Blitz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The Blitz is defending against the submission attempts here by Island.
Island is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Blitz is trying to maintain the position but Island is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Island is trying to work for a kimura but The Blitz is defending well.
Jose The Blitz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The Blitz wants to control but Island is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The Blitz wants to improve his position but Island is controlling well.
The Blitz holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Island trying to control from half guard but The Blitz is working away.
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.
Island is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The Blitz has his hands clasped together around Island's back. He's all about the action.
The Blitz is defending against the submission attempts here by Island.
The Blitz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Island is working away from the top position though.
Island looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Island is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. The Blitz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Island.
Island 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.
Island is sneakily working for an arm triangle but The Blitz sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The Blitz has his hands clasped together around Island's back. He's all about the action.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The Blitz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Island blocks the body kick.
Island fails with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The Blitz throws a leg kick
so Island counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Island drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but The Blitz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Island has The Blitz in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mister Island dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!
The Blitz slaps away a takedown attempt from Island, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The Blitz tries to counter with a takedown but Island is quick to defend against it.
An inside leg kick from The Blitz misses.
The Blitz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Island.
Island shoots in looking for a takedown but The Blitz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Island's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jose The Blitz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mister Island.
Island tries to score a power double leg takedown but The Blitz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Island somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Island doesn't succeed with the takedown
and The Blitz counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Island!
Island is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Blitz trying to control the action but Island is working from the bottom.
The Blitz remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The Blitz tries to move into full mount but can't pass Island's legs.
The Blitz trying to control the action but Island is working from the bottom.
Mister Island has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The Blitz has control of an arm but Island manages to advance to The Blitz's back!
The Blitz is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The Blitz tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Island prevents The Blitz from getting the reversal.
Island looking to secure an arm triangle but The Blitz defends it well.
Island goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now The Blitz is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Island has control of The Blitz's left arm, preventing The Blitz from doing any damage.
The Blitz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Island is looking for a triangle but The Blitz pushes his legs off easily.
Island is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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.
The Blitz trying to control but Island is working from the bottom.
The Blitz is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Island is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The Blitz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Island swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The Blitz trying to control the position from guard on top but Island is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Blitz postures up in Island's guard and throws a big left but Island blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose The Blitz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think The Blitz 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 49:46
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 49:46
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose The Blitz!
Jose The Blitz retains his bantamweight title!
After winning the bout, Jose The Blitz thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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