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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sigurd Arnulfsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Johnny Boy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sigurd Arnulfsson!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Daniel Franklin and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Boy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Arnulfsson misses with a low kick.
Boy walks into a jab.
Arnulfsson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Arnulfsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Arnulfsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boy manages to avoid it.
Arnulfsson stuffs the takedown attempt from Boy. Boy gets slowly back to his feet.
Arnulfsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Boy misses with a two punch combination.
Boy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Arnulfsson tries to work over Boy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boy trying to control the position but instead, Arnulfsson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Boy into the cage.
Boy wants to take the fight to the mat but Arnulfsson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Boy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arnulfsson taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arnulfsson manages to break the clinch.
Boy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Arnulfsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boy doesn't manage to clinch there - Arnulfsson circles away.
A bone on bone clash there as Boy blocks the leg kick.
We've been hearing reports that Boy has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Boy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Arnulfsson.
Arnulfsson with a hook.
Boy looks to clinch
and Arnulfsson counters by moving into the clinch.
Arnulfsson controlling the action here for a moment.
Arnulfsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good body shot from Arnulfsson.
Arnulfsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arnulfsson tests Boy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Arnulfsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arnulfsson throws a leg kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boy misses with a low kick.
Nice shot lands for Arnulfsson.
Boy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Arnulfsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice shot lands for Arnulfsson.
Boy 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.
Arnulfsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boy.
Arnulfsson scores with a jab. Boy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Arnulfsson scores with a leg kick.
Arnulfsson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Arnulfsson wants to control from the top but Boy keeps moving.
Boy controls Arnulfsson momentarily but Arnulfsson frees himself.
Boy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arnulfsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boy is keeping the position for now.
Arnulfsson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Arnulfsson lands a couple of digs.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Arnulfsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Arnulfsson wants to control from the top but Boy keeps moving.
Arnulfsson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Arnulfsson throws a big right hand that misses.
Arnulfsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Arnulfsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Boy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arnulfsson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Arnulfsson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
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!
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Sigurd Arnulfsson.
Boy wants to clinch
and Arnulfsson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Arnulfsson taking a breather.
Arnulfsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Arnulfsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Boy's sensitive parts.
Arnulfsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Boy has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sigurd Arnulfsson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Boy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
so Arnulfsson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Arnulfsson trying to control but Boy is working from the bottom.
Arnulfsson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Arnulfsson connects with a couple of short punches.
Arnulfsson wants to control from the top but Boy keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boy wants to sweep here but Arnulfsson controlling him for the moment.
Arnulfsson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Arnulfsson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Boy is trying to hold Arnulfsson in close to prevent damage but Arnulfsson has managed to pass into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boy is trying to maintain the position but Arnulfsson is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arnulfsson stalling.
Arnulfsson wants to pass to mount but Boy is defending the position.
Arnulfsson moves into full mount! Boy won't be happy about that!
Arnulfsson breaks from Boy's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Boy is looking to get to half guard.
Arnulfsson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Boy?
It looks like Johnny Boy has been cut.
Arnulfsson with a couple of short strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arnulfsson breaks from Boy's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arnulfsson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Boy hang on?
Arnulfsson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Boy is rocked!
Arnulfsson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Oh Boy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Arnulfsson loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Boy scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Arnulfsson land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Arnulfsson stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sigurd Arnulfsson!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jose Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ali Magamutdinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Brawler
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jose Aldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ali Magamutdinov!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Peter Branson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aldo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Magamutdinov is looking to improve his position.
Aldo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Magamutdinov on the ground.
Magamutdinov trying to hold on to Aldo's head to control him but Aldo postures up.
Aldo drops an elbow to the side of Magamutdinov's head.
Magamutdinov gets full guard.
Magamutdinov working for a triangle but Aldo defends it easily.
Magamutdinov has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Aldo doesn't defend quickly enough and Magamutdinov has managed to lock this one up! Can Aldo escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Magamutdinov on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ali Magamutdinov!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Homer Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cortland Cartwright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cartwright has chosen St. Anger as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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219 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Homer Simpson!
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, Cortland Cartwright!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Bart Greer and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cartwright tries for a takedown but Simpson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Simpson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Simpson lands in his opponent's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Cartwright looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cartwright is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Simpson wants to control from the top but Cartwright keeps moving.
Simpson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Simpson wants to control from the top but Cartwright keeps moving.
Simpson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Cartwright has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Simpson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cartwright keeping moving, preventing Simpson from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cartwright is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Simpson is aware though and is defending well.
Simpson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cartwright keeping moving, preventing Simpson from controlling successfully.
Simpson looking to pass the guard.
Cartwright has his foot on Simpson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Simpson works his way back into a safe position though.
Cartwright working for a triangle but Simpson defends it easily.
Simpson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cartwright swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cartwright working for a triangle but Simpson defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Simpson defends well.
Simpson stands and throws Cartwright's legs to the side, diving into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cartwright gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Simpson is looking for a kimura here.
Simpson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cartwright wants to improve his position but Simpson is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright actively working from the bottom here.
Simpson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Simpson content just to control the position here.
Cartwright is trying to escape the mount.
Simpson controlling from mount.
Cartwright is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cartwright tries to hold on but Simpson postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cartwright tries to control the position but Simpson now has his back.
Cartwright is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Simpson looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Cartwright taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Homer Simpson!
A victorious Homer Simpson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Cortland Cartwright stepped up to the mic, saying 'My opponent was a worth adversary. I will get better and come again.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phil Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Usain Bolt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Evans might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Sympathy - Janes Addiction. Bolt has chosen Could you be loved as his entrance music. The key to victory for Phil Evans has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Phil Evans!
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, Usain Bolt!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Sandra Marshall and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bolt clinches with his opponent.
Bolt leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bolt is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Evans to keep the fight standing.
Evans stalling in the clinch but Bolt improves position.
Evans is trying to break free.
Bolt tries to land knees in the clinch but Evans avoids the damage to the body.
Bolt can't get the takedown.
Bolt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bolt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Evans defends it nicely.
Phil Evans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Usain Bolt.
Bolt closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolt content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Evans is in trouble now - Bolt has advanced to mount!
Bolt lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Evans hang on?
Bolt goes for an armbar but Evans turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Evans.
Bolt trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolt throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Bolt is controlling Evans's posture.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Usain Bolt hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Bolt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Evans as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Evans connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bolt scrambles back to his feet.
Bolt shoots in for a takedown but Evans shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Evans stuns Bolt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Evans as Bolt shoots in.
Evans bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bolt's head.
It looks like Usain Bolt has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bolt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bolt shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bolt is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Evans is looking to sweep but instead, Bolt has passed into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans wants to control the action here but instead Bolt manages to pass to full mount!
Evans is looking to get to half guard.
Bolt controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Usain Bolt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Usain Bolt's cut.
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.
Bolt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A right-left combo lands from Evans.
Evans cracks a nice hook into Bolt's ribs.
Bolt tries to clinch up.
Evans attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
No luck for Bolt with that takedown attempt.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Evans lands a jab to Bolt's midsection.
Evans wobbles Bolt with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Evans dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Bolt to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Phil Evans!
Phil Evans seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Usain Bolt had this to say: 'Congratulations to him, but it doesn't motivate me. I don't like losing anyways.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tom Tatam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Habil Bictashev (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tom Tatam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Habil Bictashev!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Michael Johnstone and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatam shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bictashev napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
You can see the frustration on Bictashev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bictashev takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Bictashev prevents Tatam from moving into mount.
Bictashev is looking for a sweep.
Tatam definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bictashev on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Tatam controlling the position from side mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tatam lands some shots froms side control.
Bictashev taking punishment in the form of punches.
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!
Bictashev being controlled for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bictashev wants to control but Tatam postures up.
Bictashev takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
A lull in the action here.
Tatam seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bictashev for as long as he can get away with.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatam is working Bictashev over with some ground and pound from side control.
Tatam controlling from side mount.
Tatam'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.
Tatam prevents Bictashev from escaping the position.
Bictashev tries to buck Tatam off but Tatam is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bictashev can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tatam is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Bictashev's shoulder. That is not cool.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tom Tatam.
Bictashev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tatam but Tatam pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatam checks a leg kick.
Tatam feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Tatam sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tatam might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bictashev looking for a sweep. Not yet Bictashev, not yet.
Tatam is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tatam won't allow Bictashev to sweep him here.
We've been informed that Bictashev has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Tom Tatam just wasn't active enough.
Tatam avoids a kick to the body.
Bictashev wants to clinch.
Tatam dives in and scores a takedown into Bictashev's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bictashev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tatam defends it easily.
Bictashev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tatam controls the pace.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tatam throwing strikes but missing.
Tatam content to stall in guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tatam has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Tatam 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.
Bictashev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bictashev tries to land a leg kick but Tatam saw it coming and moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bictashev.
Tatam fails with the takedown
and Bictashev counters with a head kick.
Tatam closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bictashev to the mat! Bictashev manages to get full guard.
Tatam controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tatam won't allow Bictashev to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bictashev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bictashev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tatam.
Habil Bictashev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bictashev with a poor takedown
and Tatam counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tatam works over Bictashev with some ground and pound from guard.
Bictashev wants to sweep here but Tatam controlling him for the moment.
Tatam postures up.
Tatam works over Bictashev with some ground and pound from guard.
Tom Tatam overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tatam is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tatam working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tatam showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bictashev wants to stand up but Tatam is controlling him.
Tatam is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tom Tatam.
Bictashev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bictashev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tatam sprawls well. Tatam wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bictashev gets slowly back to his feet.
Tatam gets a takedown into half guard.
Bictashev wants to control but Tatam is keeping busy.
Tatam seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bictashev is trying to maintain the position but Tatam is very close to passing his half guard.
Tatam controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bictashev is trying to maintain the position but Tatam is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Habil Bictashev was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Tatam fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bictashev sprawls well initially but Tatam persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bictashev is trying to maintain the position but Tatam is very close to passing his half guard.
Tatam has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tatam trying to control the pace.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ground and pound from Tatam.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Tatam dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Tatam drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tatam controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Tatam lands a couple of elbows.
Tatam not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tom Tatam.
Tatam swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tatam is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bictashev can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatam shoots in and bounces Bictashev off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Tatam scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bictashev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tatam sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tom Tatam is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tom Tatam wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Tatam fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bictashev misses with a straight left.
Tatam tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bictashev swivels and escapes.
Tatam feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
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!
Tatam slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Tom Tatam has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Tatam looks for a takedown but Bictashev sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Tatam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tatam shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bictashev is trying to defend but Tatam finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bictashev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatam slows the pace down in half guard.
Bictashev is trying to stand back up but Tatam is controlling him
Tatam is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bictashev is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Still in half guard, Tatam seems content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Tatam showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tatam has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Tatam!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Doctor Cupitmasha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucho Libre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doctor Cupitmasha has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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155 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Doctor Cupitmasha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lucho Libre!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Libre defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cupitmasha.
Cupitmasha misses with a takedown
and Libre counters by clinching up.
Libre has hold of one of Cupitmasha's legs. Cupitmasha is fighting the takedown attempt but Libre gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Libre with a nice head shot there.
Libre throws a strike but Cupitmasha rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Libre looking for a guillotine here but Cupitmasha defends easily.
Libre is looking for a triangle but Cupitmasha pushes his legs off easily.
Libre escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cupitmasha gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cupitmasha wants to control from the top but Libre keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Libre throws his legs up looking for a submission but Cupitmasha uses it to pass to side control.
Cupitmasha wants to lay and pray for a moment but Libre keeps working.
Libre is trying to get back to half guard.
Libre manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cupitmasha's best efforts.
Libre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Libre manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cupitmasha is stalling in the full guard.
Libre keeping full guard, as Cupitmasha tries to pass.
Cupitmasha is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cupitmasha has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Libre is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cupitmasha is aware though and is defending well.
Libre looking for a guillotine here but Cupitmasha defends easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cupitmasha wants to control from the top but Libre keeps moving.
Cupitmasha working some strikes from top position.
Cupitmasha showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cupitmasha trying to control the position from guard on top but Libre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Doctor Cupitmasha wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Libre misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cupitmasha shoots for a double leg takedown but Libre sprawls well. He's pushed Cupitmasha's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doctor Cupitmasha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cupitmasha manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Libre on his heels. He'll look to pass Libre's guard now, I'm sure.
Libre keeping moving, preventing Cupitmasha from controlling successfully.
Libre is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cupitmasha defends well.
Libre is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cupitmasha wants to control from the top but Libre keeps moving.
Libre looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cupitmasha lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cupitmasha trying to control the position from guard on top but Libre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cupitmasha wants to pass the guard but Libre is keeping the position.
Libre keeping moving, preventing Cupitmasha from controlling successfully.
Libre is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cupitmasha is aware though and is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cupitmasha slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Libre throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cupitmasha trying to control but Libre is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lucho Libre will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cupitmasha tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Libre smiles and moves away.
Cupitmasha shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Libre as he avoids it easily.
Cupitmasha shoots for a takedown but Libre saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doctor Cupitmasha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Libre shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Libre thows a huge punch but Cupitmasha dodges it nicely.
Cupitmasha blocking the ground and pound attempt from Libre.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cupitmasha tries to kick Libre off but Libre keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cupitmasha might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cupitmasha wants to get back to full guard but Libre has mounted him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Libre landing strikes from the mount and Cupitmasha is in trouble!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Libre working Cupitmasha over with strikes here.
Libre putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Libre scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Cupitmasha is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Libre unloading with bombs!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Libre lands a nice shot to the head.
Libre with the ground and pound from mount.
Cupitmasha tries to lock up and control but Libre gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Libre pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Cupitmasha is rocked!
Libre goes for an armbar but Cupitmasha turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Cupitmasha.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Libre looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Libre working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Cupitmasha has passed into half guard!
Libre is trying to stand back up but Cupitmasha is controlling him
Libre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cupitmasha pulls his head out easily.
Cupitmasha drops an elbow to the side of Libre's head.
Libre actively working from the bottom here.
Nice strikes from Cupitmasha there.
Cupitmasha wants to work for an arm triangle but Libre is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Libre wants to get back to his feet.
Libre is refusing to be controlled, as Cupitmasha sits in half guard.
Cupitmasha scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cupitmasha is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Libre is just riding it out for now. Cupitmasha eventually gives up the hold.
Cupitmasha is looking to take a break and control but Libre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Cupitmasha.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cupitmasha is taking a breather. Libre says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Libre trying to control from the bottom.
Libre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cupitmasha pulls his head out easily.
Libre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Libre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Libre has hold of Cupitmasha's hands but Cupitmasha slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cupitmasha scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Still in half guard, Cupitmasha seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucho Libre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Libre defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cupitmasha.
Cupitmasha shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cupitmasha is trying to control. Libre wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Libre looking for submissions off his back.
Cupitmasha is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Libre sees it coming and defends easily.
Libre misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Cupitmasha.
Libre trying to control here.
Libre wants to improve his position but Cupitmasha is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cupitmasha has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Libre works to full guard.
Libre looking for a guillotine here but Cupitmasha defends easily.
Libre takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cupitmasha trying to control but Libre is working from the bottom.
Libre pulls Cupitmasha in close to his closed guard and prevents Cupitmasha from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cupitmasha wants to control from the top but Libre keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Libre is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cupitmasha trying to control the position from guard on top but Libre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Libre is looking for a triangle but Cupitmasha pushes his legs off easily.
Cupitmasha is working Libre over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cupitmasha trying to control the position from guard on top but Libre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Libre has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cupitmasha can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cupitmasha throwing strikes from guard but Libre blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cupitmasha tries to free his leg and advance position but Libre is retaining full guard.
Libre is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Libre keeping moving, preventing Cupitmasha from controlling successfully.
Cupitmasha seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Libre looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cupitmasha passes into half guard.
Libre is staying active underneath Cupitmasha, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Libre is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Cupitmasha jumps into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cupitmasha trying to control the action but Libre is working from the bottom.
Libre is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lucho Libre has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cupitmasha trying to control from half guard but Libre is working away.
Cupitmasha is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Libre is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Libre works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cupitmasha trying to control but Libre is working from the bottom.
Libre is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Cupitmasha frees his head nicely. Oh but Libre has switched to an armbar! Cupitmasha is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Lucho Libre!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vacilo Ai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eduardo Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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139 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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142 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Vacilo Ai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eduardo Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Bart Greer and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez shoots in and drives through. Ai sprawls well.
Ai stuffs the takedown attempt from Sanchez. Sanchez gets slowly back to his feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ai.
Ai fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Ai misses with the ground and pound.
Ai is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sanchez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sanchez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ai works his foot free and advances to mount.
Ai goes for an armbar but Sanchez turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Sanchez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez won't allow Ai to sweep him here.
Sanchez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ai manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Sanchez is working to get back to half guard.
Ai jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Sanchez is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Sanchez and Ai has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Sanchez is trying to control Ai's posture but Ai avoids it.
Sanchez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ai haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sanchez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ai's best efforts.
Ai looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ai is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ai tries to pass to full mount but Sanchez defends it.
Sanchez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ai is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sanchez is just riding it out for now. Ai eventually gives up the hold.
Sanchez tries to roll over but Ai keeps him under control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ai pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is looking to improve his position.
Sanchez is staying active underneath Ai, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ai frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sanchez is squirming around, avoiding Ai's attempts to control the action.
Ai goes for an armbar but Sanchez turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Sanchez.
Ai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sanchez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sanchez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sanchez trying to control but Ai is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sanchez throws a big right hand that misses.
Sanchez content to stall in guard here.
Ai throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sanchez escapes and throws Ai's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Sanchez in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ai is not content to let Sanchez control the position.
Sanchez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sanchez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanchez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ai has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Vacilo Ai will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sanchez shoots in and drives through. Ai sprawls well.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sanchez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sanchez trying to control but Ai is working from the bottom.
Sanchez looking to sit in guard and control but Ai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sanchez keeping full guard, as Ai tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez trying to keep a closed guard but Ai is proving a slippery customer.
Ai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanchez is keeping the position for now.
Ai won't allow Sanchez to sweep him here.
Ai passes Sanchez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ai throwing shots but Sanchez is blocking nicely.
Ai seems to be working for a kimura but Sanchez defends the submission attempt.
Ai is trying to work for a kimura but Sanchez is defending well.
Sanchez trying to control but Ai postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ai is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ai is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sanchez wants to get back to full guard.
Sanchez trying to hold on to Ai's head to control him but Ai postures up.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. Ai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sanchez is looking to control Ai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sanchez avoid being mounted?
Ai is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to get to full guard but Ai has control of the leg.
Ai is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sanchez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ai.
Eduardo Sanchez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ai is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sanchez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ai.
We've been informed that Sanchez has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ai is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ai wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is defending well.
Ai works his way into side control.
Ai is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sanchez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ai working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ai thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Vacilo Ai will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Sanchez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ai did well to prevent Sanchez getting side control.
Sanchez is keen to just control but Ai is a slippery customer.
Ai punching from the bottom.
Ai is in trouble now - Sanchez has advanced to mount!
Sanchez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ai is looking to escape.
Ai is looking to improve his position but Sanchez isn't that keen on the idea.
Sanchez is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ai has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ai sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez trying to control the pace.
Ai works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ai looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Sanchez is defending well. Ai quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Sanchez has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Ai celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vacilo Ai!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steven Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rory Kirkpatrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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160 lbs
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24
157 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight 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, Steven Taylor!
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, Rory Kirkpatrick!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Peter Branson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A clash of legs there as Taylor blocks the low kick.
Rory Kirkpatrick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kirkpatrick manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kirkpatrick throws out a leg kick but Taylor moves out of range and Kirkpatrick only half commits.
Taylor checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Taylor moves into the clinch.
Taylor lands an elbow inside that Kirkpatrick shrugs off.
It looks like Rory Kirkpatrick has been cut.
Taylor tries to land knees in the clinch but Kirkpatrick avoids the damage to the body.
Taylor prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kirkpatrick on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Taylor is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Taylor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Taylor unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kirkpatrick has Taylor pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Taylor manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Knees in the clinch landing for Taylor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taylor displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kirkpatrick up against the cage.
Kirkpatrick is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Taylor lands a good knee to the midsection. Kirkpatrick won't want to take too many of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor crunches a lovely knee into Kirkpatrick's ribcage.
Kirkpatrick looks winded!
Taylor lands an elbow just above Kirkpatrick 's eye.
Taylor scores a nice knee to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Taylor.
Taylor prevents the takedown attempt.
Steven Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rory Kirkpatrick.
Kirkpatrick tries for a takedown but Taylor manages to get underhooks.
Taylor lands an elbow inside that Kirkpatrick shrugs off.
Knees in the clinch landing for Taylor.
Taylor lands a knee to the head.
Taylor manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Taylor lands a good knee to the midsection. Kirkpatrick won't want to take too many of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taylor unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Taylor obliges.
Taylor utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor working Kirkpatrick over with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Taylor obliges.
Taylor holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kirkpatrick has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Taylor seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kirkpatrick can turn it around.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Taylor.
Taylor unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Taylor is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Taylor obliges.
Taylor landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Taylor landing knees to the head.
Taylor lands an elbow inside that Kirkpatrick shrugs off.
Knees in the clinch landing for Taylor.
Taylor landing knees to the body.
Taylor is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Taylor landing knees to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Taylor lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Taylor connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kirkpatrick's face.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Taylor takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Taylor lands an elbow that stopped Kirkpatrick in his tracks for a moment.
Taylor is pressed up against the cage. Kirkpatrick has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Taylor down to the mat. Taylor avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Taylor tries to clinch but Kirkpatrick is having none of it.
Taylor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Taylor is looking to clinch.
Taylor tries to clinch but Kirkpatrick is having none of it.
Taylor tries to clinch but Kirkpatrick moves out of range.
Taylor checks a leg kick nicely.
Kirkpatrick will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kirkpatrick circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirkpatrick misses with a low kick.
Kirkpatrick wants to slow Taylor down by chopping away at his legs.
Taylor tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kirkpatrick counters with a shoot takedown. Taylor fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kirkpatrick sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Taylor's guard.
Taylor is trying to stand back up but Kirkpatrick is controlling him
Taylor trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Taylor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rory Kirkpatrick's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kirkpatrick tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Taylor is able to avoid easily.
Kirkpatrick lands a nice leg kick that just misses Taylor's sensitive parts.
Taylor closes the distance and clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Taylor takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kirkpatrick goes for a takedown in the clinch but Taylor prevents it.
Taylor taking a breather.
Kirkpatrick wants to take the fight to the mat but Taylor manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kirkpatrick can't get the takedown.
Steven Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rory Kirkpatrick.
Taylor effectively controlling the action here.
Taylor gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kirkpatrick is trying to drag Taylor to the mat but Taylor just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Taylor is pressed up against the cage. Kirkpatrick has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Taylor down to the mat. Taylor avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kirkpatrick is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirkpatrick is looking to slow Taylor down with leg kicks.
Kirkpatrick throws out a leg kick but Taylor moves out of range and Kirkpatrick only half commits.
Taylor tries to clinch up.
Taylor tries to clinch
and Kirkpatrick counters with a nice leg kick.
Taylor tries to clinch up.
Kirkpatrick misses with a low kick.
Kirkpatrick swats away the attempt to clinch by Taylor.
Taylor blocks a leg kick.
Taylor tries to clinch there but Kirkpatrick circles away.
Taylor tries to clinch up but Kirkpatrick circles away and keeps his distance.
Taylor checks a low kick from Kirkpatrick.
Taylor is looking to clinch but Kirkpatrick is avoiding it.
Kirkpatrick does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Taylor is looking to clinch.
Taylor tries to clinch up but Kirkpatrick circles away and keeps his distance.
Kirkpatrick throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A clash of legs there as Taylor blocks the low kick.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kirkpatrick paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Taylor wants to clinch.
Kirkpatrick circles away from the clinch attempt.
Taylor takes the fight into the clinch.
Kirkpatrick has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Taylor after a bit of a struggle.
Taylor taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor crunches a lovely knee into Kirkpatrick's ribcage.
Taylor with a knee to the head.
Taylor gets underhooks to prevent Kirkpatrick's takedown attempt.
Taylor lands a nice knee to the body.
Taylor lands a knee to the head.
Taylor landing knees to the head.
Kirkpatrick is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taylor connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kirkpatrick's face.
Kirkpatrick is still on wobbly legs! Can Taylor finish him?
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Taylor obliges.
Taylor lands a nice elbow.
Kirkpatrick takes a knee right on the jaw!
Taylor comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Taylor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kirkpatrick can do to turn this around?
Taylor lands a damaging elbow.
Taylor gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Taylor lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirkpatrick drops down looking for an ankle pick but Taylor pulls his leg out and moves away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Steven Taylor has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kirkpatrick has clasped his hands together around Taylor's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Kirkpatrick seems to have recovered his senses.
Kirkpatrick trying to control the action but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Taylor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kirkpatrick on the ground.
Taylor is pushing Kirkpatrick's head away, looking to escape. Kirkpatrick manages to hold on to the position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Taylor dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rory Kirkpatrick'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. This is the final round!
Taylor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Taylor - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Taylor utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Taylor scores a nice knee to the body.
Taylor unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kirkpatrick lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
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!
Taylor lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Taylor lands a nice elbow.
Taylor lands an elbow inside that Kirkpatrick shrugs off.
Taylor gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Taylor lands an elbow inside that Kirkpatrick shrugs off.
Kirkpatrick goes for a takedown attempt but Taylor pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kirkpatrick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Taylor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch but Kirkpatrick swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Taylor checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Taylor moves in looking to clinch but Kirkpatrick pushes him off.
Kirkpatrick throws a leg kick that misses.
Taylor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kirkpatrick manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Taylor checks a leg kick nicely.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kirkpatrick swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Taylor drives through and clinches with Kirkpatrick against the cage.
Taylor lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Taylor throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kirkpatrick has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Taylor avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Taylor lands a nice knee to the body.
Taylor landing knees to the head.
Taylor using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Taylor stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Taylor lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Taylor with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Taylor stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Taylor obliges.
Taylor unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Taylor stalling the fight.
Taylor landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Taylor lands an elbow inside that Kirkpatrick shrugs off.
Taylor connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kirkpatrick's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor slowing the pace effectively.
Taylor scores a nice knee to the body.
Taylor lands an elbow inside that Kirkpatrick shrugs off.
Taylor with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Taylor landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Taylor lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Taylor landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Taylor putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kirkpatrick in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kirkpatrick has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Taylor avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Steven Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rory Kirkpatrick.
Taylor gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kirkpatrick takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taylor unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Taylor unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kirkpatrick lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The referee calls for Taylor to work.
Taylor landing knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kirkpatrick in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Taylor connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kirkpatrick's face.
Taylor lands an elbow that stopped Kirkpatrick in his tracks for a moment.
Taylor just leaning against Kirkpatrick, taking a breather.
Taylor gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Steven Taylor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kirkpatrick wants a takedown but no success here.
Kirkpatrick wants a takedown but no success here.
Taylor lands an elbow inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Taylor stalling.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Taylor obliges.
Rory Kirkpatrick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kirkpatrick goes for a takedown attempt but Taylor pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Taylor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Taylor, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:26
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Taylor!
In his post fight interview, Steven Taylor gave a big smile as he said 'If you want me to keep kneeing in the face gives us a shout'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake Severart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Showman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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170 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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, Jake Severart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tyler Showman!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Peter Branson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Severart. Showman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Severart paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Severart scores with a jab to the body.
Showman tries to land a front kick but Severart steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice defenses there by Showman.
Jake Severart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Showman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Severart is trying hard to land a takedown here. Showman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Severart uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Showman misses with a double jab.
Showman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Severart keeps the fight on the outside.
Showman doesn't manage to clinch there - Severart circles away.
Showman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Severart.
Severart fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Showman manages to avoid it.
Showman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Severart manages to avoid it.
Showman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Showman misses with a straight right.
Showman tries to clinch but Severart moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Showman slips under a jab.
Showman slips under a jab from Severart.
Severart misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Severart throws a looping overhand right but Showman ducks down to avoid it.
We've been informed that Showman has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Showman wants to clinch up but Severart keeps it at a distance.
Showman darts in trying to clinch
and Severart counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Showman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Showman tries to clinch up but Severart circles away and keeps his distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Severart.
Showman misses with a looping right.
Showman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Showman is looking to clinch but Severart is avoiding it.
Showman tries to clinch but Severart is having none of it.
No joy there for Severart, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Severart has been working on his balance at Basics -LOD- , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Showman.
Severart displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Showman throws out the jab.
Showman wants to clinch.
Showman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Showman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Severart.
Severart tries to bum rush Showman with a series of wild strikes but Showman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Showman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his 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!
Severart circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fighters circling - Severart throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Severart connects with a nice looking jab.
Showman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Showman is looking to clinch but Severart is avoiding it.
Severart cracks Showman with an open hand slap.
Severart scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Showman is looking to clinch.
Showman is looking to clinch.
Showman tries to clinch up.
Showman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Severart swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Showman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Severart.
Severart fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Showman moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Severart lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Showman backs up against the cage.
Severart misses with a double jab.
Severart keeps the fight on the outside.
Showman is looking to clinch but Severart is avoiding it.
Showman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Severart paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No joy there for Severart, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Showman is looking to clinch.
Severart lands a jab to the head.
Severart checks the leg kick nicely there.
Severart is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Showman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Severart swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Showman swings for the body but Severart moves out of range.
Showman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Severart moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Showman takes one to the chin there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Severart looks to land a combination but Showman avoids it well.
Showman tries to clinch but Severart is having none of it.
Some wild striking there from Severart.
Showman tries to clinch but Severart moves out of range.
Severart lands a jab to Showman's midsection.
Severart circles away from the clinch attempt.
Severart misses with a double jab.
Showman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Severart moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Showman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Severart lands with a straight right. Showman didn't see that one coming.
Severart shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Showman eats them both and turns towards Severart to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Severart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from Severart does no damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Showman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Showman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Severart 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.
Severart throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Severart lands a jab to Showman's midsection.
A big left from Severart misses.
Showman moves into the clinch.
Severart tries to pull guard but Showman won't allow it.
Severart goes for a takedown in the clinch but Showman prevents it.
Severart managing to block the knees to the body from Showman.
Severart tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Severart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Showman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Showman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Severart looking for a takedown.
Severart is looking for a takedown.
Showman landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Severart has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Showman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Severart is trying to break free.
Showman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Severart throws a hook but Showman avoids it easily.
Showman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Showman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Severart.
Severart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Showman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Severart clobbers Showman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Showman tries to clinch up but Severart circles away and keeps his distance.
Jake Severart is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Showman lands a nice looking body kick.
Showman misses with a two punch combination.
Crunch! Showman slams his shin into Severart's torso.
Jake Severart is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Showman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Severart drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Showman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Showman manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Severart throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Showman's waist but Showman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Severart off to one side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Severart scores with a jab to the body.
Severart avoids the body shot from Showman.
Severart tries to clinch up.
Showman tries to clinch but Severart is having none of it.
Severart misses with a few strikes there.
Showman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Severart looks to throw the jab but Showman is out of range.
Severart throws the left hand but Showman avoids the punch easily.
Showman ducks under a wild hook from Severart.
Nice shot by Severart.
Severart lands a nice hook to Showman's body. Showman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Showman doesn't manage to clinch there - Severart circles away.
A swing and a miss from Showman.
Showman throws a series of strikes that have Severart backpedaling.
Severart swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Severart misses with a double jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Severart scores with a four punch combination!
Showman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Showman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Severart.
Donk. Severart catches Showman right on the button with a cross.
Showman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Severart manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Showman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Severart successfully pulls guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Severart tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Showman passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Severart tries to escape but Showman is in control.
Showman tries to advance to mount but can't.
Showman sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Severart is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Showman prevents Severart from escaping the position.
Showman sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Severart is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Severart bucks up and tries to throw Showman off but instead Showman has got his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Severart covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Showman misses with a punch to the head.
Showman missing with strikes.
Severart might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Severart covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Severart has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Showman.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Showman missing with strikes.
Severart trying to get back to his feet but Showman is in full control for now.
Showman somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Showman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Showman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Showman swinging wildly here.
Severart takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Severart moves out of range as Showman strikes.
Showman moves into the clinch successfully.
Severart is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Showman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Showman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Severart blocks it with crossed arms.
Severart tries to pull guard but Showman holds him up against the cage and eventually Severart drops back down to his feet.
Knees to the body from Showman.
Showman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Severart is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Severart is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Showman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Severart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Severart has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Showman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Severart is trying to push Showman away but Showman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Showman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Severart. Showman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Showman doesn't manage to clinch there - Severart circles away.
Severart jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Showman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Severart swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Showman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Showman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Severart swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Showman scores with a kick to the body.
Severart tries to bum rush Showman with a series of wild strikes but Showman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Showman connects with an inside leg kick.
Showman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Showman tries to clinch up.
Showman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Severart avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Showman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Severart, pushing him back against the cage.
Showman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Showman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Showman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Severart is working for takedown but Showman is calmly controlling the position for now.
Showman trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Showman.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Showman obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Severart jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Showman walks away with a smile on his face. Severart gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Showman lands a knee to the body.
Showman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Severart is defending well for now.
Severart is trying to break the clinch but Showman has him pressed against the cage.
Severart tries to score a body lock takedown but Showman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Showman breaks from the clinch.
Severart keeps the fight on the outside.
Severart swats away the attempt to clinch by Showman.
Showman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Severart misses with a few strikes there.
Severart shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Showman sprawls well. Showman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Severart gets slowly back to his feet.
Showman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Severart on the side of the head.
Severart shoots in for a takedown but Showman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Showman tries to clinch up.
Showman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Severart keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Showman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Showman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Severart swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Severart fails with a takedown attempt.
Showman misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Showman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Showman moves to clinch but Severart breaks away
and Severart counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Showman moves in looking to clinch but Severart pushes him off.
Showman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Severart misses with a looping right.
Severart throws a poor cross that misses
and Showman counters with a left to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice jab there from Severart.
Showman tries to clinch up
and Severart counters with a nice body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Showman moves to clinch but Severart breaks away
and Severart counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Severart circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler Showman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Showman has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Showman!
Tyler Showman took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Ace of Spades Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Casey Rybeck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by AC/DC - Thunderstruck. 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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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Casey Rybeck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Carlos Jones!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Sandra Marshall and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rybeck is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Rybeck is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Rybeck bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones ducks right into an uppercut from Rybeck.
Rybeck connects with a nice looking jab.
Jones tries to keep at a distance but Rybeck has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jones tries to break the clinch but Rybeck is controlling the position.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Rybeck has him pressed against the cage.
Rybeck manages to break the clinch.
Rybeck scores with a jab to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rybeck connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jones momentarily.
Rybeck lands with a good body shot.
Rybeck drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
Rybeck manages to break the clinch.
Rybeck tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rybeck connects with a nice cross there... Jones is looking wobbly and Rybeck recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Jones to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Rybeck jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Casey Rybeck!
Casey Rybeck thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Carlos Jones had this to say: 'I would like to thank my manager, my fans, my sponsors and my gym. I will be back hungry and ready for a battle.'.
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