The Island Season 3, 145 lbs, Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Sarnavskiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ali Roumani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sarnavskiy kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Jeremih – Don't Tell 'Em (feat. YG). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Sarnavskiy
vs
Roumani

180 cm
20
154 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

175 cm
20
155 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight 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, Alexander Sarnavskiy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ali Roumani!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Bart Greer and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roumani getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sarnavskiy tries to move into range but Roumani moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Roumani has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sarnavskiy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sarnavskiy attempts a counter takedown but Roumani avoids it well and moves away.
Sarnavskiy lands a jab to the head.
Sarnavskiy misses with a body shot.
Roumani throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sarnavskiy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sarnavskiy throws a half hearted mid kick.
A jab from Roumani finds it's way through Sarnavskiy's defenses.
A clash of legs there as Roumani blocks the low kick.

Roumani shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sarnavskiy is trying to defend but Roumani finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sarnavskiy wants to improve his position but Roumani is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roumani is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roumani is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sarnavskiy!
Sarnavskiy is in all sorts of trouble here.

Roumani has control of Sarnavskiy's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Sarnavskiy regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Roumani is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Roumani extends the arm and Sarnavskiy is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ali Roumani!
Ali Roumani bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cho King Fang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benny Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bishop has chosen Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars - Uptown Funk Dubstep Remix as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

King Fang
vs
Bishop

175 cm
26
145 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

181 cm
22
156 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Cho King Fang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Benny Bishop!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Daniel Franklin and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bishop connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
King Fang shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cho King Fang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bishop looks for the body kick but King Fang saw that one coming.
Nice sprawl there from Bishop as King Fang shoots in.
Bishop throws a shot from downtown. King Fang moves away and avoids it.
King Fang shoots in but Bishop avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cho King Fang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Bishop misses.
King Fang is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
King Fang slips under a jab from Bishop.
A little feinted left hand from King Fang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bishop scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. King Fang doesn't seem bothered though.
King Fang blocks the body kick.
Nice takedown defense from Bishop. No joy for King Fang on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bishop looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bishop has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as King Fang is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Bishop scores with a nice body kick.
Bishop scores with a push kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King Fang tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bishop defends well and King Fang ends up having to push Bishop into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from King Fang is defended easily by Bishop.
Bishop feints the counter takedown.
King Fang fails with a takedown attempt.
King Fang has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Foot Loves in the buildup to the fight.
King Fang looks for a takedown but Bishop sprawls well.
And Bishop tries to counter it with a takedown but King Fang pushes his down on his head and steps out.
King Fang goes for a double leg but Bishop avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bishop continues to drive forward.
Bishop lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

King Fang drives through with a takedown into guard.
King Fang working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
King Fang landing with the ground and pound.
Bishop avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bishop working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. King Fang doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. King Fang manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Bishop looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
King Fang throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bishop works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bishop is trying to keep King Fang in close.
King Fang throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bishop works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Bishop is looking for a triangle but King Fang pushes his legs off easily.
King Fang is looking to work some ground and pound but Bishop has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from King Fang.
King Fang won't allow Bishop to sweep him here.
King Fang throwing strikes from guard but Bishop blocks nicely.
King Fang loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
King Fang makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
King Fang content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
King Fang lands a couple of digs.
Bishop controls King Fang momentarily but King Fang frees himself.
King Fang 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.

Bishop looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bishop avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
King Fang lands a couple of elbows.
King Fang throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bishop works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bishop working a defensive guard here.
King Fang with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
King Fang throws an elbow that misses. Bishop uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in King Fang's guard. Nice move by Bishop!

Bishop got a little sloppy there for a moment and King Fang has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bishop has managed to get both his arms back between King Fang's legs - danger averted.

Bishop avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

King Fang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bishop defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benny Bishop dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Nice sprawl there from Bishop as King Fang shoots in.

King Fang is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bishop's half guard.
Bishop avoiding damage under a succession of punches from King Fang.
King Fang thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bishop's head.
Bishop wants to control but King Fang is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bishop works his way to full guard. Good work.
King Fang throwing strikes from guard but Bishop blocks nicely.
King Fang throwing strikes from guard but Bishop blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bishop is on top in guard.

King Fang is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop throwing strikes from guard but King Fang blocks nicely.

King Fang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bishop doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bishop manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
King Fang keeping moving, preventing Bishop from controlling successfully.

King Fang pushes a forearm under Bishop's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Bishop is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cho King Fang!
Our winner, Cho King Fang, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Benny Bishop was interviewed post fight and said 'That was BOOOOOGGGGGGUUUUUUUSSSSSS!!! BBOOOOOOOOOOO!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Julio Cesar Neves Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Monroe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Cesar Neves Jr
vs
Monroe

173 cm
19
150 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

173 cm
25
152 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Julio Cesar Neves Jr!
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, Kyle Monroe!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Bart Greer and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neves Jr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Monroe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Neves Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Neves Jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Monroe stuns Neves Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Monroe cracks the inside of Neves Jr's front leg.
Neves Jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Cesar Neves Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Neves Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Monroe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Neves Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It seemed like Monroe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neves Jr moves out of range as Monroe throws a body kick.
Neves Jr 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.
Neves Jr has a takedown stuffed.
Monroe has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Neves Jr darts in looking for a takedown but Monroe gets double underhooks and turns Neves Jr into the cage.
Neves Jr fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neves Jr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Monroe defends it nicely.
Monroe lands a jab.
Monroe with a hook.

It looks like Julio Cesar Neves Jr has been cut.
Neves Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Neves Jr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Monroe avoids it really well and circles away.
Monroe lands a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monroe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Neves Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Monroe slaps away a takedown attempt from Neves Jr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Neves Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Monroe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Monroe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Neves Jr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Monroe sprawls well. Monroe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Neves Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Neves Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neves Jr misses with a jab to the body

and Monroe counters with a nice right hand that sends Neves Jr toppling to the canvas! Neves Jr scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Monroe finish him?!

Neves Jr is rocked!
Neves Jr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Oh Neves Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Neves Jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Neves Jr seems to have got his legs back now.
OH! Neves Jr has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Monroe smells blood and charges in for the finish! Monroe unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Neves Jr sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kyle Monroe!
A relieved looking Kyle Monroe 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
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Beltshazar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Doyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Beltshazar
vs
Doyle

180 cm
21
158 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

190 cm
25
140 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ryan Beltshazar!
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, Sean Doyle!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Sandra Marshall and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beltshazar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Doyle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice body punch from Beltshazar.
Beltshazar has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Combat Fitness in the buildup to the fight.
Doyle has his takedown stuffed
letting Beltshazar counter with a right hand.
A head kick from Doyle lands but Beltshazar takes it in his stride.
Beltshazar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Doyle pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Beltshazar smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Doyle misses with a body shot.
Beltshazar scores with a hook to the body. Doyle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Doyle doesn't manage to clinch there - Beltshazar circles away.

Doyle 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doyle trying to control but Beltshazar is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beltshazar looking to control.
Doyle is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Doyle wants to stand but Beltshazar is controlling his posture from full guard.
Beltshazar trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Doyle trying to control but Beltshazar is working from the bottom.
Beltshazar wants to get back to his feet but Doyle is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Doyle has gone for a leg lock! Beltshazar slips out almost immediately though and dives into Doyle's guard.

Beltshazar passes Doyle's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Beltshazar wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Doyle uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Doyle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Doyle controls Beltshazar momentarily but Beltshazar frees himself.
Doyle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Beltshazar is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beltshazar throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beltshazar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Doyle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Beltshazar postures up.
Doyle keeping moving, preventing Beltshazar from controlling successfully.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Beltshazar throws a right and a left that Doyle avoids nicely.
Beltshazar lands with a straight right. Doyle didn't see that one coming.

Doyle has managed to clinch.
Beltshazar gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Doyle.
Doyle looking for a takedown.
Ryan Beltshazar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Doyle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beltshazar wants to break free but Doyle has control.
A right hook to the body lands for Beltshazar.
Doyle prevents Beltshazar from breaking the clinch.

Doyle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Doyle walks into a left hand.

Doyle forces Beltshazar back against the cage and clinches.

Doyle has Beltshazar pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Doyle pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Beltshazar tumbling to the mat - Doyle dives into Beltshazar's guard.

Beltshazar has his foot on Doyle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Doyle works his way back into a safe position though.
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!
Beltshazar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Beltshazar dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Doyle on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Beltshazar lands with a shot to the body.
Beltshazar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Doyle takes the fight into the clinch.
Beltshazar misses with a body punch.
Doyle has Beltshazar pressed against the cage, preventing Beltshazar from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Doyle breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doyle on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Beltshazar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Doyle shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Doyle showed some decent athleticism there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doyle tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beltshazar is trying to get back to full guard.
Beltshazar wants to get back to his feet.
Beltshazar is looking to improve his position.
Doyle tries to stand and escape but Beltshazar is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Doyle prevents Beltshazar from standing back up.
Doyle seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Doyle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Beltshazar seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Beltshazar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Beltshazar connects with the punch.

Doyle moves into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Beltshazar has had enough of the clinch but Doyle keeps him there for the moment.
Doyle pushes off an throws an elbow but Beltshazar leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Beltshazar wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Doyle has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Doyle.
Doyle has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Beltshazar is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A frustrated look appears on Beltshazar's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doyle prevents Beltshazar from breaking the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Doyle.
Beltshazar is trying to push Doyle away but Doyle has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Doyle tries to pull guard but Beltshazar forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ryan Beltshazar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Doyle.

Doyle breaks the clinch.

Beltshazar gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Doyle to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Beltshazar controlling the position.
Beltshazar'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.
Doyle wants to stand and escape but instead Beltshazar has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doyle keeping moving, preventing Beltshazar from controlling successfully.

Doyle escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Beltshazar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Doyle wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Beltshazar is now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beltshazar is pressing down on Doyle's thigh, looking to free his foot. Doyle is holding on for now.
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 Ryan Beltshazar will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down 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.

Beltshazar closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Doyle is rocked!
Doyle looks for the body kick but Beltshazar saw that one coming.
Beltshazar is looking to counter punch.
Ryan Beltshazar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beltshazar plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Doyle to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Doyle just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ryan Beltshazar!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Azamat Gashimov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gashimov comes to the cage accompanied by Mark Ronson – Uptown Funk (feat. Bruno Mars). Ryan Williams has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Azamat Gashimov's chin.

Gashimov
vs
Williams

170 cm
24
155 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

173 cm
27
140 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Azamat Gashimov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ryan Williams!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, David Hoff and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gashimov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gashimov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab lands there for Williams.
Gashimov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gashimov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Foot Loves in the buildup to the fight.
Gashimov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gashimov moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWilliams.
Gashimov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Gashimov.
Williams lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gashimov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Williams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gashimov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Williams is fending him off so far but Gashimov persists. Nope, Williams circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gashimov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Williams feints a jab promting Gashimov to slip. Williams then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gashimov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gashimov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gashimov attempts a counter takedown but Williams avoids it well and moves away.
Gashimov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Williams throws a series of punches but Gashimov moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gashimov with a jab.
Williams looks to land a combination but Gashimov avoids it well.
Azamat Gashimov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

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

Gashimov is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from Gashimov. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oh Gashimov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gashimov scores with a nice right hand.
Gashimov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Williams defends it nicely.
Gashimov seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Azamat Gashimov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gashimov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Williams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gashimov circles away quickly and effectively.
Gashimov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Williams has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gashimov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gashimov throws a solid leg kick but Williams takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gashimov.
Gashimov lands with a shot to the body.
Gashimov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Williams checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Williams on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gashimov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Williams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Williams has managed to clinch.
Gashimov leaning against his opponent.

Williams lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Williams wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gashimov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gashimov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gashimov controls Williams momentarily but Williams frees himself.
Gashimov pulls Williams in close to prevent any damage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Williams fakes the leg kick and cracks Gashimov in the body.
Gashimov scores with a jab to the body.

Williams moves into the clinch.
Williams tries for a takedown but Gashimov manages to get underhooks.
Gashimov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gashimov gets underhooks to prevent Williams's takedown attempt.

Williams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gashimov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Gashimov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Williams as he avoids it easily.
Williams blocks a leg kick.
Williams swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nice body kick from Williams.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gashimov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Williams throws a lazy right hand but Gashimov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Williams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gashimov misses with a low kick as Williams jumps back.

Williams moves into range and clinches up with Gashimov.
Williams prevents a body shot from Gashimov.

Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gashimov throws an overhand right that lands on Williams's shoulder, as Williams tries to avoid the shot.
Williams leaves Gashimov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams slips a straight right by Gashimov.
Gashimov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Williams's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gashimov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Williams scrambles back to his feet.
Gashimov looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
Williams tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gashimov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Williams manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gashimov stops Williams from standing up.
Gashimov cracks Williams with a solid left hand.
Williams wants to stand and escape but Gashimov is having none of it.
Gashimov forces his way into half guard.
Williams is looking to escape.
Gashimov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Williams is defending against the submission attempts here by Gashimov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gashimov is looking to take a break and control but Williams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gashimov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Williams defending well though.
Gashimov throws a strike but Williams avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Williams wants to stand and escape but Gashimov is having none of it.
Gashimov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gashimov is looking to take a break and control but Williams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gashimov passes to full mount!
Azamat Gashimov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams really wants to buck Gashimov off and get back to his feet.
Gashimov lands a big elbow.
Gashimov lands a nice shot to the head.
Gashimov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gashimov breaks from Williams's wrist control and lands an elbow.
BOOM! Gashimov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Williams is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Gashimov lands a big elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams taking shots to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams is trying to stand up.
Gashimov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The referee warns Williams that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

Williams is rocked!
Gashimov landing punches.
Williams is still in real trouble! Can Gashimov finish him?
Gashimov connects with a bit shot that sees Williams covering up! More strikes from Gashimov and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Gashimov is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Azamat Gashimov!
After the fight, Azamat Gashimov was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
In defeat, Ryan Williams stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm coming back stronger, don't worry'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eryk Bartnik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Im Hwoarang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bartnik might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Blacktide - Honest Eyes. Hwoarang has chosen Pain - Shut your mouth as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bartnik
vs
Hwoarang

182 cm
25
146 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

181 cm
25
150 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eryk Bartnik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Im Hwoarang!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Winston Alpacca and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hwoarang throws a sloppy head kick and Bartnik moves out of range easily.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Bartnik.

Bartnik is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hwoarang knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Bartnik is trying to get an arm triangle but Hwoarang is defending well.
Hwoarang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

Bartnik thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Bartnik in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Hwoarang is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eryk Bartnik!
A determined Eryk Bartnik didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Reem Khalid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Placencia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Placencia's choice of entrance music: Eminem - The Monster Ft. Rihanna. Anthony Placencia has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Reem Khalid's chin.

Khalid
vs
Placencia

170 cm
26
154 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

178 cm
25
155 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Reem Khalid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Anthony Placencia!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Daniel Franklin and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Placencia fails with the takedown.
Khalid takes one to the chin there.
Placencia misses with a hook. Khalid ducked under it nicely.
Khalid tries to counter with a takedown but Placencia is quick to defend against it.
We've been hearing reports that Khalid has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.

Placencia gets caught flat footed, as Khalid shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Placencia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Khalid doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Khalid manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Placencia keeping moving, preventing Khalid from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Placencia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Khalid advances to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Placencia actively working from the bottom here.
Placencia looks like he's trying to stand up.

Khalid is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Placencia sees it coming and defends easily.

Khalid is trying to work for a kimura but Placencia is defending well.
Placencia tries to roll over but Khalid keeps him under control.
Khalid keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Khalid is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Placencia has managed to free his arm - good work.
Khalid is trying to control. Placencia wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Khalid slows the pace down in half guard.

Placencia looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Placencia is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Placencia tries to kick Khalid off but Khalid keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Khalid lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Placencia tries to roll over but Khalid keeps him under control.
Placencia is looking to control Khalid's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Placencia avoid being mounted?

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Placencia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Khalid moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Khalid appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Placencia dives in for a single leg takedown but Khalid sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Khalid feinted with a counter takedown.
Placencia swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Khalid.
Placencia throws a body punch but Khalid moves out of range.
Khalid appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Placencia throws a right hand that Khalid ducks under and follows up with a left that Khalid also avoids with ease.
Khalid tries to counter with a takedown but Placencia is quick to defend against it.
Khalid ducks under a wild hook from Placencia.
Khalid throwing a counter right hand but Placencia manages to avoid it.
Placencia darts in looking for a takedown but Khalid gets double underhooks and turns Placencia into the cage.
Khalid appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Reem Khalid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Placencia.
Placencia fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Khalid checks it well.
Khalid appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Anthony Placencia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Khalid closes the distance and clinches.

Khalid has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Placencia is trying to keep an underhook but Khalid manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Khalid content to control rather than advance.
Khalid seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Placencia shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Khalid pinned against the cage. Khalid gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Khalid drops down looking for a counter takedown but Placencia sprawls and moves away.
Placencia fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Khalid changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Placencia has a takedown stuffed.
Reem Khalid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Placencia.
Placencia fails with a takedown attempt.
Khalid attempts a counter takedown but Placencia avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khalid slips a straight right by Placencia.
Placencia shoots for a takedown but Khalid saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Placencia is looking to clinch.
Khalid attempts a counter takedown but Placencia avoids it well and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Placencia misses with a body kick.

Khalid clinches with his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Placencia.
We've been informed that Placencia has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Khalid is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Placencia can do to turn this around?
A short uppercut from Khalid.
Khalid displaying some good clinch control by pressing Placencia up against the cage.
Khalid throws a head punch that misses.
Khalid swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khalid on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Placencia misses with a punch on the inside.
Khalid slows down the pace here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khalid.
Placencia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Placencia can't get the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Placencia taking a breather.
Khalid throws a head punch that misses.
Placencia is trying to break the clinch but Khalid is controlling him.
Placencia is trying to pull guard but Khalid has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Placencia fails to land.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Placencia taking a breather.
Placencia blocks an uppercut.
Placencia is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Khalid is defending well for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khalid.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Khalid takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Placencia is trying to break the clinch but Khalid has him pressed against the cage.
Khalid just leaning against Placencia, taking a breather.
Placencia misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Khalid fails to land.
Khalid gets underhooks to prevent Placencia's takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Placencia.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Placencia tries for a takedown. No joy.
Khalid gets underhooks to prevent Placencia's takedown attempt.
Placencia is breathing heavily.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Placencia's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Khalid holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Khalid swings wildly with an uppercut but Placencia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khalid misses with a punch on the inside.

Khalid has picked Placencia up - he's going for a ride! Khalid dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Khalid lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Khalid is trying to work for a kimura but Placencia is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khalid seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Placencia looking for submissions off his back.

Khalid is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Placencia as he works his way to full guard.
Placencia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khalid content to stall in guard here.
Khalid tries to free his leg and advance position but Placencia is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reem Khalid dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Placencia shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Khalid as he avoids it easily.

Placencia closes the distance and clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Khalid as Placencia tries to tie him up.
Khalid managing to block the knees to the body from Placencia.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Placencia takes a shot to the head.
Placencia blocks an uppercut.
Placencia blocking some punches.
Placencia letting Khalid take a breather here.
Placencia throws a punch but it's blocked by Khalid.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khalid working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Placencia throws a knee to the head but misses.
Placencia is struggling to control the position.
Placencia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Khalid lands a takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Placencia keeping moving, preventing Khalid from controlling successfully.
Khalid is really struggling to control Placencia but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Khalid working some strikes from top position.
Khalid trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Placencia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Khalid postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Khalid slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Placencia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Khalid defends well.
Placencia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Khalid 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.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

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

Placencia missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Khalid is trying to keep Placencia in close.
Khalid working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Placencia.
Reem Khalid overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalid preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Placencia looking to sit in guard and control but Khalid gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Khalid trying to control the position from guard on top but Placencia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Placencia is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Khalid is controlling him.
Anthony Placencia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Khalid with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Khalid got a little sloppy there for a moment and Placencia has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Khalid has managed to get both his arms back between Placencia's legs - danger averted.

Placencia working for a triangle but Khalid defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Placencia had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Khalid defends it easily.
Khalid scoring with some ground and pound.
Khalid is pushing down on Placencia's leg trying to pass to half guard. Placencia is fighting to maintain full guard but Khalid has managed to sneak the leg through.
Khalid is taking a breather. Placencia 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Placencia looking for submissions off his back.

Khalid is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Placencia doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Khalid.

And that's the end of the fight!
Reem Khalid showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Khalid, 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Reem Khalid!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Reem Khalid!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Reem Khalid!

Reem Khalid wins by unanimous decision!
Reem Khalid decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Anthony Placencia spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll Train More Harder And Try To Push Myself To The Limit.'.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mamad Mouba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edwin Skoglund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mamad Mouba has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Mouba
vs
Skoglund

178 cm
18
158 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

178 cm
25
151 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Great low kicks
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Vikai Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mamad Mouba!
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, Edwin Skoglund!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Michael Johnstone and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mouba scores with a nice body kick.
Skoglund takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A head kick from Mouba lands but Skoglund takes it in his stride.
Mouba fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Skoglund is out of range.
Mouba thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Skoglund if he has to take too many more of those.

Skoglund closes the distance and clinches.
Skoglund is looking to break free of the clinch but Mouba has double underhooks.
Mouba with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Skoglund fails to pull guard.
Skoglund throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Skoglund taking a breather.
Mouba gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Skoglund.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mouba throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Skoglund blocks it with crossed arms.
Mouba lands an elbow just above Skoglund 's eye.

It looks like Edwin Skoglund has been cut.
Skoglund trying to stall but Mouba improves his position.
Good body shot from Mouba.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skoglund tries to circle away but Mouba has him pinned against the cage.
Mouba is stalling here.
Mouba slowing the pace effectively.
Skoglund jumps guard but Mouba stands there with Skoglund around his waist. Skoglund gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mamad Mouba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edwin Skoglund.
Mouba lands an elbow inside.
Skoglund takes an elbow to the forehead.
Skoglund has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mouba avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mouba has Skoglund pressed against the cage, preventing Skoglund from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mouba throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mouba.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mouba.
Mouba lands an elbow inside that Skoglund shrugs off.
Mouba lands a damaging elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mouba lands an elbow that stopped Skoglund in his tracks for a moment.
Mouba lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hand to the body from Mouba.
Nice elbow from Mouba.
Mouba is stalling here.
Mouba lands a shot to the body.
Skoglund is trying to break free.
Mouba lands a shot to the body.
Mouba stalling.
A bit of stalling here from Mouba.
Nice elbow from Mouba.
Mouba will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Skoglund up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mouba creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mouba.
Mouba's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mouba lands an elbow that stopped Skoglund in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Mouba.
Skoglund is trying to pull guard but Mouba turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mouba tries to land a knee to the head but Skoglund blocks with his arms.
Mouba lands a damaging elbow.

That has opened up Edwin Skoglund's cut even more.
Mouba lands a nice shot to the body.
A knee to the head by Mouba.
Skoglund wants to take the fight to the mat but Mouba manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Skoglund looks winded!
Mouba avoiding damage.
Mouba has Skoglund pushed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mouba works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mouba scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good body shot from Mouba.
Skoglund can't break the clinch.
Mouba lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Skoglund or not.
Mouba lands an elbow inside that Skoglund shrugs off.
Mouba lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mouba lands an elbow inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mouba.
Mouba lands an elbow that stopped Skoglund in his tracks for a moment.
Mouba lands an elbow inside.

The cut above Edwin Skoglund's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mouba lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Skoglund takes an elbow to the temple.
Mouba lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mamad Mouba dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Edwin Skoglund's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Mouba lands a nice looking kick to the body. Skoglund takes a step back to recover.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mouba.
Skoglund looks for a takedown but Mouba sprawls well.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Skoglund crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mouba - the referee stops the clock and Skoglund gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mouba. Skoglund manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mouba lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

Mouba moves into the clinch.
Mouba is stalling here.
Mouba is struggling to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mouba connects with a knee to the head.
Mouba lands an elbow just above Skoglund 's eye.
Mouba taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mouba lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Skoglund backwards.
Mouba landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mouba keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Skoglund's efforts to push away.
Mouba lands an elbow that stopped Skoglund in his tracks for a moment.
Mouba slowing the pace effectively.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mouba.

Edwin Skoglund's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Skoglund changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mouba fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Skoglund is breathing heavily.
Mouba lands a nice looking kick to the body. Skoglund takes a step back to recover.
Skoglund takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mouba, right into the meat.
Mouba lands with a nice combination. Skoglund backs away looking to recover.

Skoglund is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skoglund on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mouba. Mouba obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice body kick there by Mouba.
Mouba throws a nice head kick!
Skoglund is still on wobbly legs! Can Mouba finish him?
Skoglund takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

Mouba darts in and clinches Skoglund up against the cage.
Mouba lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mamad Mouba!
Our winner, Mamad Mouba, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.