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Utopia 14: Rambling Shire PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lock Bresnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith has chosen Burn it to the ground as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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235 lbs
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265 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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Excellent boxer
Very confident |
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lock Bresnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sean Smith!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Smith takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bresnar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith clinches up with Bresnar and pushes him back against the cage.
Bresnar is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
It looks like Lock Bresnar has been cut.
Smith prevents Bresnar from breaking the clinch.
Smith breaks the clinch.
Bresnar lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Smith takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bresnar shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smith misses with a low kick as Bresnar jumps back.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith takes the fight into the clinch.
Smith breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bresnar shoots and misses
and Smith counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Bresnar! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Smith!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean Smith!
A relieved looking Sean Smith 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ernesto Brouwer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noongar Fella (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noongar Fella has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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216 lbs
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212 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Experienced |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ernesto Brouwer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Noongar Fella!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brouwer misses with a low kick as Fella jumps back.
A cross from Fella lands.
Fella throws a series of punches but Brouwer moves out of range.
Brouwer shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fella's guard.
Fella being controlled here, momentarily.
Brouwer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fella has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brouwer has managed to get both his arms back between Fella's legs - danger averted.
Fella has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Brouwer has passed into side control.
Fella can't do much from the bottom here.
Brouwer lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Fella down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fella is looking for a sweep.
Fella is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Brouwer off and has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brouwer showing good submission defense here.
Brouwer tries to roll but Fella sticks to his back.
Brouwer wants to control his opponent's hands but Fella gets his hands free.
Fella is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Brouwer knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Brouwer for a finish.
Fella working for a choke but Brouwer is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fella controlling well, preventing Brouwer from escaping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brouwer trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Brouwer tries to break free.
Fella has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brouwer is really stuck here.
Fella looking for the RNC.
Fella looking for the choke from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brouwer manages to reverse the position and now he's in Fella's guard. Nice work there by Brouwer.
Brouwer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fella throws his legs up looking for a submission but Brouwer uses it to pass to side control.
Brouwer scores with a couple of short elbows.
Brouwer staying calm.
Brouwer is looking to take a break and control but Fella is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fella tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brouwer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fella keeps trying to improve his position.
Fella trying to remain calm as Brouwer controls from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fella is looking to regain half guard here but Brouwer keeps moving and retains side control.
Fella is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Brouwer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brouwer passes the guard and advances to mount!
Fella really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Noongar Fella will probably get the nod.
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.
Brouwer changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fella looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fella tries to buck Brouwer off but Brouwer is having none of it.
Brouwer working the ground and pound.
Fella tries to improve position but can't.
Fella gets back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Brouwer is nestled in close to Fella, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Brouwer trying to control the pace.
Brouwer prevents Fella from improving his position.
Brouwer working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brouwer looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Fella is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brouwer pulls his head out easily.
Fella is looking for a sweep. Brouwer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brouwer working Fella over with strikes.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fella manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Brouwer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fella is keeping the position for now.
Brouwer passes into half guard.
Brouwer keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Brouwer drops an elbow to the side of Fella's head.
Fella with the active half guard here but Brouwer passes nicely into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Fella's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brouwer content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fella is looking to regain half guard here but Brouwer keeps moving and retains side control.
Fella is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Brouwer is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Brouwer looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fella regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brouwer scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fella wants to get back to full guard but Brouwer has passed into side control.
Brouwer creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Fella tries to buck Brouwer off but Brouwer is having none of it.
Brouwer working the ground and pound from side control.
Fella is looking to reverse the position.
Fella is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Brouwer off and has taken his back!
Brouwer rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brouwer is positioning himself well to prevent Fella advancing to mount.
Brouwer's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Fella is working for a kimura here but Brouwer manages to reverse the position and he's now in Fella's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brouwer working some strikes from top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brouwer lands a couple of digs.
Brouwer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fella is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brouwer defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernesto Brouwer dominated that second 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 crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A big left from Fella misses.
Fella wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fella throws a jab but it's blocked by Brouwer.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fella checks a leg kick.
Fella looks to land a left hand but Brouwer moved out of range nicely.
Fella lands with a straight right. Brouwer didn't see that one coming.
Fella rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brouwer decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fella's guard.
Fella not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brouwer controls from within his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fella keeping moving, preventing Brouwer from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fella is looking for a triangle here but Brouwer uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Brouwer cracks Fella with a big elbow.
Check out the look on Brouwer's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Fella regains half guard.
Brouwer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fella trying to control from the bottom.
Fella makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fella.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brouwer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fella's head.
Fella is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brouwer defends well.
Brouwer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brouwer cracks Fella with a solid left hand.
Brouwer scoring with some ground and pound.
Brouwer landing some decent shots from guard.
Brouwer with a nice head shot there.
Brouwer landing some decent shots from guard.
Fella working for a triangle but Brouwer defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fella looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Brouwer passes into side control.
Fella takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brouwer 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.
Brouwer landing a few strikes.
Brouwer cracks Fella with a big elbow.
The referee asks Brouwer politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Brouwer prefers to stall for the moment though.
Fella tries to improve position but can't.
Fella looks to move to half guard but instead Brouwer has passed into mount! Damn!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brouwer with good strikes from the mount here!
Fella manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Brouwer passes the guard and advances to mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brouwer has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Fella's face.
Brouwer is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Fella can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Fella is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brouwer dominating with strikes here.
Brouwer lands a nice shot to the head.
Brouwer landing punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ernesto Brouwer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Brouwer 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernesto Brouwer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sean Fitsmichael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Nutt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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190 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sean Fitsmichael!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mark Nutt!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitsmichael gets tackled into the cage by Nutt. Nutt maintains the clinch.
Nutt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nutt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fitsmichael blocks a head kick by Nutt.
Nutt misses with a leg kick.
Nutt has closed the distance and engaged Fitsmichael in a clinch.
Fitsmichael has had enough of the clinch but Nutt keeps him there for the moment.
Fitsmichael wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fitsmichael on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nutt landing knees to the head.
Nutt unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fitsmichael lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fitsmichael wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nutt has him pressed against the cage.
Nutt tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nutt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fitsmichael has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nutt with a knee to the head.
Nutt tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fitsmichael avoids it.
A knee to the head by Nutt.
Nutt unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fitsmichael lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nutt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fitsmichael.
Nutt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fitsmichael has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nutt throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fitsmichael blocks it with crossed arms.
A frustrated look appears on Fitsmichael's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fitsmichael blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nutt utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nutt tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fitsmichael is trying to break the clinch but Nutt is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nutt tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fitsmichael avoids it.
Nutt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fitsmichael has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nutt with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nutt looks winded!
Nutt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fitsmichael.
Nutt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nutt instigates a clinch.
Fitsmichael is looking to break free of the clinch but Nutt has double underhooks.
Nutt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fitsmichael is defending well for now.
Nutt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fitsmichael has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fitsmichael tries to break the clinch but Nutt is controlling the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nutt missing with knees to the body.
Fitsmichael wants to get back to striking at distance but Nutt won't allow it.
Nutt throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nutt looking to throw knees to the head but Fitsmichael is blocking nicely.
Nutt putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Fitsmichael in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fitsmichael wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nutt trying to land knees to the body.
Fitsmichael is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nutt with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nutt with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nutt tries to land knees in the clinch but Fitsmichael avoids the damage to the body.
Nutt misses with a knee to the head.
Nutt misses with a knee to the head.
Fitsmichael tries to break the clinch but Nutt is controlling the position.
Nutt with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nutt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fitsmichael.
Fitsmichael is trying to force a seperation but Nutt has the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nutt looking to throw knees to the head but Fitsmichael is blocking nicely.
Fitsmichael managing to block the knees to the body from Nutt.
Fitsmichael is trying to break the clinch but Nutt is controlling him.
Fitsmichael managing to block the knees to the body from Nutt.
Nutt misses with a knee strike.
Nutt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fitsmichael is defending well for now.
Fitsmichael tries to circle away but Nutt has him pinned against the cage.
Nutt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fitsmichael is defending well for now.
Nutt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fitsmichael is defending well for now.
Fitsmichael on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nutt tries to land a knee to the head but Fitsmichael blocks with his arms.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fitsmichael is looking to break free of the clinch but Nutt has double underhooks.
Nutt with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fitsmichael wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nutt misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Nutt dominated that round.
That's time! Fitsmichael's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nutt is looking to chop away at Fitsmichael's legs.
Nutt instigates a clinch.
Fitsmichael tries to circle away but Nutt has him pinned against the cage.
Fitsmichael blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nutt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fitsmichael has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fitsmichael managing to block the knees to the body from Nutt.
Nutt throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nutt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nutt tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fitsmichael avoids it.
Nutt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fitsmichael is defending well for now.
Nutt is breathing heavily.
Fitsmichael avoiding damage as Nutt throws knees to the body.
Nutt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fitsmichael is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nutt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fitsmichael is defending well for now.
Fitsmichael has had enough of the clinch but Nutt keeps him there for the moment.
Fitsmichael tries to break the clinch but Nutt is controlling the position.
Nutt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fitsmichael has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nutt missing with knees to the body.
Nutt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fitsmichael is defending well for now.
Nutt trying to land knees to the body.
Nutt prevents Fitsmichael from breaking the clinch.
Nutt tries a knee to the head but Fitsmichael blocks it.
Nutt scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Nutt.
A frustrated look appears on Fitsmichael's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fitsmichael wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mark Nutt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nutt tries to land a knee to the head but Fitsmichael blocks with his arms.
Fitsmichael is trying to pull guard but Nutt has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nutt tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nutt tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fitsmichael wants to break free but Nutt has control.
Fitsmichael wants to break free but Nutt has control.
Nutt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fitsmichael has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fitsmichael is trying to push Nutt away but Nutt has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fitsmichael on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nutt scores with a knee to the head.
Fitsmichael tries to circle away but Nutt has him pinned against the cage.
Fitsmichael tries to break the clinch but Nutt is controlling the position.
Fitsmichael is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nutt misses with a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Fitsmichael's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fitsmichael is trying to force a seperation but Nutt has the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nutt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nutt is looking to clinch but Fitsmichael is avoiding it.
Nutt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nutt doesn't manage to clinch there - Fitsmichael circles away.
Nutt misses with a body kick.
Nutt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fitsmichael keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nutt throws a push kick but Fitsmichael slaps the foot to one side.
Nutt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nutt doesn't manage to clinch there - Fitsmichael circles away.
Fitsmichael checks a low kick from Nutt.
A head kick misses from Nutt.
Nutt tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Nutt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Nutt goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nutt throws a body kick that misses.
Nutt looks for the body kick but Fitsmichael saw that one coming.
Nutt throws the kick towards the body but Fitsmichael avoids it.
Nutt throws a half hearted mid kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nutt.
Nutt throws a sloppy head kick and Fitsmichael moves out of range easily.
Nutt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitsmichael blocks a head kick by Nutt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nutt. That's going to slow Fitsmichael down.
Nutt throws a sloppy head kick and Fitsmichael moves out of range easily.
Nutt thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Fitsmichael if he has to take too many more of those.
A head kick misses from Nutt.
Fitsmichael blocks a head kick by Nutt.
Mark Nutt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nutt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fitsmichael tries to break free but Nutt pushes him back against the cage.
Fitsmichael working hard to break the clinch.
Fitsmichael blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nutt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nutt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nutt moves into the clinch successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nutt landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nutt throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fitsmichael blocks it with crossed arms.
Nutt trying to land knees to the body.
Nutt keeps control of Fitsmichael as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nutt has Fitsmichael pressed against the cage, preventing Fitsmichael from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A knee to the head by Nutt.
Nutt putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Fitsmichael in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nutt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fitsmichael has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nutt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fitsmichael has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nutt.
Nutt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nutt tries a knee to the head but Fitsmichael blocks it.
Nutt landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nutt trying to land knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Nutt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nutt has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Nutt!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dil Doe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabio Villegas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doe comes to the cage accompanied by Walk Hard. Fabio Villegas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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192 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dil Doe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Fabio Villegas!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Villegas connects with a body shot.
Doe looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Villegas on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Doe controlling the pace.
Villegas tries to get to full guard but Doe has control of the leg.
Villegas looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Villegas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Doe pulls his head out easily.
Doe has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doe lands a big elbow.
Doe scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Villegas?
Doe is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Villegas can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Villegas is rocked!
It looks like Fabio Villegas has been cut.
Villegas working to try and regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doe looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Villegas is still in real trouble! Can Doe finish him?
Doe breaks from Villegas's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Doe loads up with a big shot that hurts Villegas! He's pulled Doe in close but Doe has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Villegas survive? More strikes from Doe and Villegas is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dil Doe!
A relieved looking Dil Doe 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Berzins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Praying Mantis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Praying Mantis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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195 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chris Berzins!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Praying Mantis!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mantis takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mantis takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mantis misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mantis. Berzins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mantis just misses with a punch to the body.
Berzins lands a big head kick that sends Mantis tumbling to the mat! Berzins takes a step backwards and waves Mantis back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Mantis is rocked!
It looks like Praying Mantis has been cut.
Mantis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Berzins.
Berzins lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mantis takes a step back to recover.
Mantis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Berzins.
Berzins lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping body kick lands there for Berzins.
Mantis looks winded!
Mantis tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Berzins. That's going to slow Mantis down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berzins connects with a solid leg kick.
Berzins scores with a kick to the midsection.
Berzins lands a big head kick that sends Mantis tumbling to the mat! Berzins takes a step backwards and waves Mantis back to his feet - he wants the finish!
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!
Berzins throws a leg kick which misses Mantis's front leg but catches the back leg as Mantis tries to avoid it.
Berzins feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mantis's calf.
Chris Berzins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mantis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Berzins.
Berzins throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mantis on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Berzins connects with a solid leg kick.
Berzins lands a big head kick that sends Mantis tumbling to the mat! Berzins takes a step backwards and waves Mantis back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Mantis is still on wobbly legs! Can Berzins finish him?
Berzins feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Mantis collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Chris Berzins!
Chris Berzins retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Chris Berzins thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sterling Archer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Avila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Avila has chosen DMX - Ain't No Sunshine as his entrance music. Sterling Archer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sterling Archer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eric Avila!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Avila misses the shot to the body.
Archer misses with a two punch combination.
Archer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Avila was well out of range. Poor timing from Archer.
Archer ducks under a wild hook from Avila.
Archer misses with an uppercut. Avila saw that one coming.
A left and a right from Archer both land. Nice combination.
Avila showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Archer.
Archer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A punch combination from Archer misses.
Avila throws a series of punches but Archer avoids them all with ease.
Archer clinches.
Avila misses with the head strike.
Avila lands a left hand that snaps the head of Archer backwards.
Archer blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Archer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Avila lands with a short shot to the head.
Archer taking a breather.
Avila lands a left hand.
Good body shot from Avila.
Archer working hard to break the clinch.
Avila swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Archer misses with some punches.
Avila throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Avila.
Archer prevents a body shot from Avila.
Archer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Avila lands a body shot in the clinch.
Archer is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Avila lands a shot to the body.
Avila misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Avila.
Avila scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Avila scores with a nice short uppercut.
Avila is leaning against Archer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Avila gets through Archer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Avila creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Avila lands with a light punch inside.
Avila scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Archer is rocked!
Avila throws a head punch that misses.
Oh Archer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Archer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Avila has him pressed against the cage.
Archer seems to have got his legs back now.
Avila lands a hook that snaps the head of Archer backwards.
Avila lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Archer fails to land.
Archer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avila has a couple of punches blocked by Archer.
Archer swings wildly with an uppercut but Avila uses good head movement to avoid it.
Avila effectively controlling the action here.
Avila tries to throw a body punch but Archer avoids it by throwing Avila back against the cage.
Avila lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Archer backwards.
Avila lands a shoulder strike.
Avila throws a head punch that misses.
Avila lands with a short shot to the head.
Avila misses with some punches.
Archer prevents a body shot from Avila.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Avila lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avila blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Archer is trying to break the clinch but Avila is controlling him.
Avila misses with a hook to the ribs.
Avila misses with the head strike.
Archer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Avila throws a punch but it's blocked by Archer.
Archer manages to break the clinch.
Archer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Avila.
Archer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Avila.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Archer throws a push kick but Avila slaps the foot to one side.
Nice defenses there by Avila.
Avila swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Archer fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Avila dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Avila tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Archer misses with a straight left.
Archer scores with the left hand. Avila knows he should have avoided that one.
Archer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Avilas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Archer throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Archer lands a right hook to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Avila.
Some wild striking there from Archer.
Archer misses with the combination.
Avila slips a jab and a cross from Archer.
Archer connects with a looping right hand.
Archer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Avila catches Archer right on the button with a cross.
Archer misses with a body punch
and Avila counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Avila looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Archer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Avila.
Avila misses with a jab, cross combination.
Avila throws a lazy right hand but Archer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Avila misses with a straight right.
Archer throws a front kick aimed at Avila's knee but Avila avoids it well.
Avila dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Archer misses with a hook
and Avila counters with a crisp right hand that drops Archer! Avila lets Archer back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Avila throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Archer slips a jab and a cross from Avila.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Archer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Avila moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Archer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Avila throws out the jab.
Archer slips under a jab.
Avila lands a glancing blow to the side of Archer's head.
Archer defending well as Avila loads up on a big left hand.
Archer misses with a double jab.
Archer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Avila misses with a body shot.
Archer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Archer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A jab from Avila misses.
Archer throws a sloppy body shot
and Avila counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Avila. Those never looked like landing.
Archer moves into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Avila.
Avila tries a body shot but Archer blocks it.
Avila tries to throw a body punch but Archer avoids it by throwing Avila back against the cage.
A short left from Avila.
Eric Avila seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Archer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Archer thows a body shot but no joy.
Avila cracks Archer with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Archer looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Avila 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!
Avila lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Archer circles away quickly and effectively.
Avila closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Archer! Avila dives in looking to finish! Archer is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Avila!
A relieved looking Eric Avila 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Bruno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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26
171 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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25
170 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Xavier Bruno!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Michael Jones!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bruno as he avoids it easily.
Bruno closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jones drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bruno pulls his leg out and moves away.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bruno moves into the clinch.
Bruno scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jones goes for a takedown attempt but Bruno pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Xavier Bruno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Jones.
Bruno rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones wants a takedown.
Jones wants a takedown.
A short right from Bruno on the inside.
A short right from Bruno.
Bruno lands a body shot.
Bruno lands a right hand.
Jones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bruno pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bruno lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Bruno has Jones pushed against the cage.
Jones is looking for a takedown.
Jones looks winded!
Nice body punch from Bruno - that landed with a thud.
Bruno stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left hand lands to the body for Bruno.
Bruno lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Bruno scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Bruno - that landed with a thud.
Bruno working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Bruno.
Bruno lands a nice uppercut.
Bruno lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bruno pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bruno lands with a light punch inside.
Bruno lands a right hand.
Bruno lands an uppercut.
Jones is rocked!
Bruno prevents the takedown attempt.
Stalling in the clinch from Bruno.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bruno.
Bruno dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruno lands a shoulder strike.
Bruno lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bruno lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Bruno.
Jones looking for a takedown.
A short right from Bruno.
Jones is looking for a takedown.
A right hook to the body lands for Bruno.
Bruno makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bruno scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Bruno.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Bruno finish him?
Bruno lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
A short right from Bruno on the inside.
Bruno scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
Bruno throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head.
Bruno lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bruno lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Jones to his knees! Bruno keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xavier Bruno!
Xavier Bruno retains his welterweight title!
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