Highland Games 4 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Domingo Rojo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Razor MuayThai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Domingo Rojo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Rojo
vs
MuayThai

170 cm
25
190 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

175 cm
25
194 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Domingo Rojo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Razor MuayThai!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Daniel Franklin and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MuayThai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rojo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Razor MuayThai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MuayThai scores with a hook to the body. Rojo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
MuayThai scores with a shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from MuayThai. No joy for Rojo on that attempt.
MuayThai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
MuayThai scores with a hook to the body. Rojo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rojo is breathing heavily.
MuayThai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rojo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
MuayThai thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rojo if he has to take too many more of those.
Rojo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rojo walks into a left hand.

It looks like Domingo Rojo has been cut.

MuayThai drops Rojo with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Rojo looks back up at him and smiles so MuayThai waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Rojo is rocked!
Rojo is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. MuayThai just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Rojo has gone limp and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Razor MuayThai!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rice Aroni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vlad Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vlad Drago is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Aroni
vs
Drago

180 cm
25
204 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rice Aroni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vlad Drago!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, David Hoff and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aroni staying out of range there.
Drago 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.
Aroni with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Drago misses with a head kick.
Drago uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aroni.
Drago misses with a body punch
and Aroni counters with a nice uppercut.
Drago throws a leg kick but Aroni checks it.
Vlad Drago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drago turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Aroni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drago misses with a left hand
and Drago takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

It looks like Vlad Drago has been cut.
Drago walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Aroni checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Aroni cracks a nice hook into Drago's ribs.
A leg kick checked by Aroni.
A big left from Aroni misses.
Aroni has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Aroni there as he acknowledges the shot.
Aroni lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aroni sizes up Drago with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Aroni misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aroni clobbers Drago with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Aroni scores with the left hand. Drago knows he should have avoided that one.
Drago is looking to land body kicks.
Aroni ducks under a wild hook from Drago.
Drago throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Drago fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Aroni is out of range.
Aroni throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aroni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drago.
Drago just misses with a punch to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Aroni.
A lazy left from Aroni finds it's target.
Aroni jabs Drago right on the nose. Drago blinks but takes it well.

That has opened up Vlad Drago's cut even more.
Aroni closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Drago! Aroni dives in looking to finish! Drago is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rice Aroni!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David Sekou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Sock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Sock is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Sekou
vs
Sock

225 cm
25
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
195 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Big heart

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, David Sekou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jack Sock!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Daniel Franklin and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sekou darts in looking for a takedown but Sock gets double underhooks and turns Sekou into the ropes.
Sekou can't get the takedown.
Sock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Sekou has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Sock is trying to keep an underhook but Sekou manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Sekou thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sekou wants to pass to mount but Sock is defending the position.
Sekou is looking to pass Sock's guard but actually Sock recovers to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sekou with a nice head shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sekou tries to free his leg and advance position but Sock is retaining full guard.
Sock controls Sekou momentarily but Sekou frees himself.
Sekou tries to free his leg and advance position but Sock is retaining full guard.
Sekou postures up.
Sekou throws an elbow that misses. Sock uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sekou's guard. Nice move by Sock!

Sekou wants to stand up but Sock is controlling him.
Sock trying to control the position from guard on top but Sekou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sekou avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sekou wants to get back to his feet but Sock is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sock with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sock throws a big right hand that misses.
Sekou really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sock working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Sock drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sekou manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sock has Sekou in his guard.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sock looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sock keeping full guard, as Sekou tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sekou is looking to pass into half guard but Sock pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sock is in guard.

Sock throws a strike but Sekou rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Sock should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Sock working for a triangle but Sekou defends it easily.
Sekou throws a strike but Sock rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Sock is looking to work some ground and pound but Sekou has wrist control.
Sekou keeping moving, preventing Sock from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sock is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sekou has momentary wrist control but Sock slips an elbow through the middle.
Sock wants to pass the guard but Sekou is keeping the position.
Sock wants to control from the top but Sekou keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sock loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Sock dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

No luck with that takedown attempt from Sekou.
Sock scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sekou in his tracks.
Sekou fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sock avoids it really well and circles away.
Sekou goes for a double leg but Sock avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Sock continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Sekou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sekou has Sock pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Sock manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sock stops a takedown attempt from Sekou.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sekou blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sekou drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sock tries to circle away but Sekou has him pinned against the ropes.
Sock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sekou is looking for a takedown.
Sekou keeps control of Sock as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sekou goes for a takedown attempt but Sock pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sekou moves out of range as Sock strikes.

Sock looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sock not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sock missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sock seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sekou does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sock stops Sekou from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sekou is defending against the submission attempts here by Sock.
Sock is keen to just control but Sekou is a slippery customer.
Jack Sock has got the better of the ground game so far.

Sock is working for a kimura but Sekou is defending it quite comfortably.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sekou is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sock scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sock not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Sock is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sock missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Sock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Sekou takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Sekou shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sekou was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sekou misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Sock sneaks back into half guard.
Sock has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sock slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sekou is looking to pass into half guard but Sock pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sock is in guard.

Sock stands and throws Sekou's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sock wants to control but Sekou is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sock is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sloppy strikes there by Sock.
Sock wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sekou keeps working.
Sock working the ground and pound but Sekou is defending the strikes.
Sock in side control, throwing shots but Sekou defends.

Sock is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sekou is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sock throws an elbow but Sekou slips to the side and avoids it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sock working the strikes but Sekou uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Sock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sock thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sekou is not content to let Sock control the position.
Sock uses his free foot to push down on Sekou's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sekou.
Sock looking to ground and pound but Sekou is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sock throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Sekou because Sock loaded up on that one.
Sekou holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Sock tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Sock looking to ground and pound but Sekou is blocking nicely.
Sock fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Sekou blocking the ground and pound.
Sock misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Sock throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sock looking to control but Sekou is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sock thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Sekou holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Sock tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Poor strikes thrown by Sock there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sekou is squirming around, avoiding Sock's attempts to control the action.
Poor strikes thrown by Sock there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Sock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sock has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Sock!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nelson Frazier Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonah Takalua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frazier Jr comes to the ring accompanied by Calling All Cars. Takalua has chosen PUCK YOU as his entrance music. Jonah Takalua will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Frazier Jr
vs
Takalua

205 cm
25
280 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
23
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Prefers standup

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nelson Frazier Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jonah Takalua!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Santiago Holmes and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takalua misses with an uppercut

and Frazier Jr holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Frazier Jr.
A short right from Frazier Jr.

It looks like Jonah Takalua has been cut.
Takalua misses with the head strike.
Frazier Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Takaluas head.
Frazier Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Takalua tries to break free but Frazier Jr pushes him back against the ropes.
Frazier Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Takalua wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short left from Frazier Jr.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Frazier Jr.
Frazier Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Takaluas head.
The referee calls for Frazier Jr to work.
Frazier Jr pushes Takalua back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Frazier Jr.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A frustrated look appears on Takalua's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right from Frazier Jr on the inside.
Takalua looks winded!
A body shot lands from Frazier Jr.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Frazier Jr.

That has opened up Jonah Takalua's cut even more.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frazier Jr lands a nice uppercut.
Frazier Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Takalua wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Frazier Jr pushes Takalua back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on Takalua's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Frazier Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Takalua backwards.
Frazier Jr lands a shot to the body.
Frazier Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Frazier Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Frazier Jr gets through Takalua's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Frazier Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Takalua backwards.
Frazier Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Frazier Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frazier Jr scores with a hook to the body.
Frazier Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Takalua is trying to break the clinch but Frazier Jr is controlling him.
Takalua tries to circle away but Frazier Jr has him pinned against the ropes.
Frazier Jr lands a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takalua can't break the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Frazier Jr.
Frazier Jr gets through Takalua's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

The cut above Jonah Takalua's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Frazier Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Takalua backwards.
Takalua letting Frazier Jr take a breather here.
Nice body punch from Frazier Jr.
Takalua's coach down at Island Fitness $50pw was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Takalua's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Frazier Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Frazier Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Frazier Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Frazier Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Frazier Jr is pushing Takalua up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short left from Frazier Jr.
A frustrated look appears on Takalua's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Frazier Jr.
Frazier Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Takalua has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Frazier Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Takalua has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Takalua's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Frazier Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Frazier Jr presses Takalua against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Frazier Jr pushes Takalua back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Jonah Takalua's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Takalua working hard to break the clinch.
Frazier Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Takalua backwards.
Frazier Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Frazier Jr as the two fighters clinch.
Frazier Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Frazier Jr gets through Takalua's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jonah Takalua's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Nelson Frazier Jr!
Nelson Frazier Jr bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hanjong Mc Vetrol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johny Isla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johny Isla will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Mc Vetrol
vs
Isla

179 cm
25
210 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Enjoys gardening

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, Hanjong Mc Vetrol!
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, Johny Isla!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Peter Branson and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mc Vetrol misses with a body shot.
Isla is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mc Vetrol sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mc Vetrol takes a swing at Isla's ribcage but misses.
Isla looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Isla avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mc Vetrol lands a jab.
Mc Vetrol waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Isla.
A cross from Mc Vetrol lands.
The fighters circling - Mc Vetrol throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
No luck for Isla with that takedown attempt.
Mc Vetrol misses with a lunging right hand
and Mc Vetrol takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Oooooh!!! Mc Vetrol has knocked Isla down with a huge combo! Mc Vetrol steps away and waves a wobbly Isla back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

It looks like Johny Isla has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Mc Vetrol cracks Isla with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Isla looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Mc Vetrol finish him?

Isla is rocked!
Mc Vetrol definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Isla displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mc Vetrol throws out the jab.
Isla is still on wobbly legs! Can Mc Vetrol finish him?
Mc Vetrol jabs at Isla's body.
Mc Vetrol plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Isla swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Isla face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hanjong Mc Vetrol!
A relieved looking Hanjong Mc Vetrol thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Jonas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matheus Dubin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Jonas
vs
Dubin

204 cm
25
216 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
217 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Great elbows
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Danny Jonas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Matheus Dubin!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Santiago Holmes and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jonas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Dubin paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Jonas rushes Dubin and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Jonas comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jonas with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jonas.
Dubin jumps guard but Jonas stands there with Dubin around his waist. Dubin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Dubin pulls guard successfully.

Dubin is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Jonas has his hands clasped together but Dubin extends and breaks Jonas's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Dubin.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matheus Dubin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitchel Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grey Blanchard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grey Blanchard looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Thompson
vs
Blanchard

205 cm
25
278 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
25
255 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Island Xtreme Fight-Gear

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mitchel Thompson!
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, Grey Blanchard!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Peter Branson and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Thompson finds it's way through Blanchard's defenses.
Thompson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Blanchard looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Nice uppercut lands for Thompson. That snapped Blanchard's head back.

Thompson steps into range and cracks Blanchard with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Blanchard flops backwards and Thompson dives into his guard looking to finish!

Blanchard is rocked!
Thompson wants to stand but Blanchard has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Blanchard is still in real trouble! Can Thompson finish him?
Thompson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blanchard seems to have recovered his senses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Thompson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Blanchard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mitchel Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Thompson moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Blanchard goes down! Can Thompson finish him!?
Thompson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Blanchard's guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Thompson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Blanchard on the ground.
Thompson 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blanchard trying to control the position.
Blanchard has a closed guard, preventing Thompson from standing up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Thompson lands a lovely overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Blanchard out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mitchel Thompson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Massimo Paterno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramulus Artemis (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.

Paterno
vs
Artemis

185 cm
25
185 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

198 cm
25
188 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Massimo Paterno!
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, Ramulus Artemis!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Dirk Anderson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Artemis as Paterno shoots in.
Artemis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Paterno shoots for a double leg takedown but Artemis sprawls well. He's pushed Paterno'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 Massimo Paterno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Artemis plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

It looks like Massimo Paterno has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Paterno.
Paterno checks a low kick from Artemis.
Paterno circles away from the clinch attempt.
Artemis will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice takedown defense from Artemis. No joy for Paterno on that attempt.
Paterno takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A bone on bone clash there as Paterno blocks the leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Paterno blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Artemis tries to clinch up

and Paterno counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Artemis looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Paterno is working for a submission of some sort.
Artemis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Paterno. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Artemis wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paterno is thwarting Artemis's attempts to control the position.

Paterno wants to work for an arm triangle but Artemis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Paterno looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Artemis is looking for a sweep. Paterno is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Artemis is still trying to improve position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Artemis is looking to get back to full guard here but Paterno has managed to pass to side control instead.

Paterno tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Paterno has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Artemis is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Artemis is looking to reverse the position.

Paterno wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Artemis, who protects the arm well.
Paterno looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Artemis tries to improve position but can't.
Paterno wants to control but Artemis is keeping him busy.
Artemis stops Paterno from passing to mount.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Paterno is looking to take a break and control but Artemis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Artemis wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Paterno seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Artemis is tapping! Wow, great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Massimo Paterno!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Theodorou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joel Nicola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Theodorou
vs
Nicola

185 cm
25
195 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
214 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Island Xtreme Fight-Gear

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jake Theodorou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Joel Nicola!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Peter Branson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Theodorou shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nicola as he jumps to the side.

Theodorou scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Theodorou thows a huge punch but Nicola dodges it nicely.
Nicola really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Theodorou. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nicola avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Theodorou.
Theodorou thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nicola is not content to let Theodorou control the position.
Theodorou sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nicola defending well though.
Theodorou is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theodorou thows a huge punch but Nicola dodges it nicely.
Nicola avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Theodorou.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicola on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Theodorou throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Theodorou lands a nice short elbow.
Theodorou thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nicola's head.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Theodorou throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Theodorou lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ground and pound from Theodorou.
Nicola is looking to control Theodorou's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nicola avoid being mounted?
Theodorou looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nicola is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Theodorou scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theodorou is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Theodorou content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Theodorou looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nicola with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nicola has hold of Theodorou's hands but Theodorou slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Theodorou throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ground and pound from Theodorou.
Theodorou thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nicola's head.
Nicola blocking the ground and pound attempt from Theodorou.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theodorou with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Theodorou throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Theodorou thows a huge punch but Nicola dodges it nicely.
Nice strikes from Theodorou there.
Nicola tries to roll over but Theodorou keeps him under control.
We've been informed that Nicola has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Theodorou missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nicola has hold of Theodorou's hands but Theodorou slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Theodorou lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Theodorou wants to control but Nicola is keeping him busy.
Theodorou looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nicola with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Theodorou scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Theodorou missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Theodorou not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Theodorou missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Theodorou throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Theodorou throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Theodorou drops an elbow to the side of Nicola's head.

Nicola is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Theodorou dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Theodorou tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nicola defends well and Theodorou ends up having to push Nicola into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nicola is still on wobbly legs! Can Theodorou finish him?
Nicola is pressed up against the ropes. Theodorou has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nicola down to the mat. Nicola avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Theodorou lands a huge takedown. Nicola is out but the ref is slow to react and Theodorou lands 3 more undefended punches before the fight is stopped. Brutal finish. Nicola lies on the canvas for a good minute before the doctors bring him round. Good to see he's OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Theodorou!