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The Island Season 3, 170 lbs, Round 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leo Katona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleg Bartowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bartowski has chosen The King is Back as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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169 lbs
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183 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Leo Katona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Oleg Bartowski!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, David Hoff and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bartowski misses with a few strikes there.
Katona changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Katona has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fitness elite 24/7 in the buildup to the fight.
Bartowski dives in and scores a takedown into Katona's guard.
Bartowski throws a big elbow that misses.
Bartowski wants to control from the top but Katona keeps moving.
Bartowski scoring with punches to the head and body.
Katona looking to control.
Bartowski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bartowski's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartowski has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Katona to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Bartowski is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Katona pulls down on the head and he's put Bartowski to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Leo Katona!
In defeat, Oleg Bartowski stepped up to the mic, saying 'I don't give a damn !!!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Saan Shlamel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Barontini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barontini is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ride of the Valkyries. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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170 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Saan Shlamel!
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, Mario Barontini!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Daniel Franklin and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shlamel taking a breather.
Shlamel tries to throw a body punch but Barontini avoids it by throwing Shlamel back against the cage.
Barontini working hard to break the clinch.
Shlamel throws a head punch that misses.
Shlamel keeps control of Barontini as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Barontini looking to slow down the pace here.
Shlamel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shlamel stalling in the clinch but Barontini improves position.
Barontini stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Shlamel lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shlamel pushes off an throws an elbow but Barontini leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Shlamel prevents the takedown attempt.
Shlamel effectively controlling the action here.
Barontini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shlamel holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Barontini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shlamel is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Shlamel tries to work over Barontini's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shlamel has Barontini pressed against the cage.
Barontini wants to get back to striking at distance but Shlamel won't allow it.
Barontini tries to break the clinch but Shlamel is controlling the position.
Shlamel misses with an elbow strike.
Barontini tries to circle away but Shlamel has him pinned against the cage.
Shlamel throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Barontini looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shlamel tries a knee to the head but Barontini blocks it.
Shlamel working aggressively here.
Shlamel tries to throw a body punch but Barontini avoids it by throwing Shlamel back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barontini is leaning against Shlamel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Barontini.
Barontini has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shlamel after a bit of a struggle.
Shlamel is trying to maintain a safe position but Barontini gets an underhook and turns Shlamel into the cage.
Shlamel is looking to take this one to the mat.
Barontini prevents the takedown attempt.
Shlamel lands with a right to the head.
Shlamel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barontini has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shlamel avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Saan Shlamel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Barontini.
Barontini lands a nice shot to the body.
Shlamel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shlamel throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Barontini has Shlamel pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shlamel manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shlamel prevents the takedown attempt.
Shlamel wants to stall.
Shlamel will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Barontini up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barontini letting Shlamel take a breather here.
Shlamel misses with a knee strike.
A short left from Barontini.
Shlamel is trying to drag Barontini to the mat but Barontini just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Barontini lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barontini wants a takedown but no success here.
Shlamel throws a head punch that misses.
Shlamel is trying to maintain a safe position but Barontini gets an underhook and turns Shlamel into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barontini.
Barontini wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barontini tries to break the clinch but Shlamel is controlling the position.
A short uppercut from Shlamel.
Barontini stops a takedown attempt from Shlamel.
Shlamel keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Barontini's efforts to push away.
Shlamel prevents Barontini from breaking the clinch.
Barontini wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Barontini lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barontini tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barontini lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Shlamel is stalling here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shlamel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barontini is looking to break free of the clinch but Shlamel has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saan Shlamel dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Barontini lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Saan Shlamel has been cut.
Barontini throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shlamel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shlamel is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Barontini scores with a shot to the body.
Barontini throws a lazy right hand but Shlamel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barontini misses with a wild body shot.
Shlamel seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Shlamel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Barontini bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shlamel's head backwards.
Barontini circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shlamel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice defenses there by Shlamel.
Barontini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shlamel moves away.
Shlamel tries to counter with a takedown but Barontini is quick to defend against it.
Barontini checks a leg kick.
Shlamel scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shlamel swats away the attempt to clinch by Barontini.
Shlamel gets caught flat footed, as Barontini shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Shlamel is rocked!
Barontini is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Oh Shlamel is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barontini is pushing down on Shlamel's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shlamel is fighting to maintain full guard but Barontini has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barontini sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Let's hope that Barontini has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Barontini is continuing to stall.
Shlamel won't allow Barontini to pass to mount.
Shlamel on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shlamel tries to get out of the position.
Shlamel has hold of Barontini's hands but Barontini slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Barontini throwing shots but Shlamel is blocking nicely.
Barontini wants to stand but Shlamel has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Barontini passes the guard and advances to mount!
Shlamel in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
BOOM! Barontini connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Barontini lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Shlamel hang on?
Barontini lands a big elbow - Shlamel is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Shlamel is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mario Barontini!
A very excited looking Mario Barontini made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Preuss Skura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnolf Karstark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Preuss Skura has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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184 lbs
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163 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Preuss Skura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Arnolf Karstark!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Dirk Anderson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Skura misses.
It seemed like Karstark was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Skura misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Karstark showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Skura.
A big left from Karstark misses.
Skura lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Karstark circles away quickly and effectively.
Karstark misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Karstark slips a jab and a cross from Skura.
Skura throws a right hand that Karstark ducks under and follows up with a left that Karstark also avoids with ease.
Karstark throws out a counter right but Skura avoids it with no problem.
Skura tries to bum rush Karstark with a series of wild strikes but Karstark uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Karstark avoids a punch combination nicely.
Skura looks to land a combination but Karstark avoids it well.
Karstark misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Skura misses with a combination
and Karstark counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skura takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Karstark throws a right and a left that both miss.
Karstark is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Skura lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Karstark circles away quickly and effectively.
Skura throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Karstark scores with a jab. Skura acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Skura.
Skura throws a left and a right that both miss
and Skura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karstark closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Skura is breathing heavily.
Karstark is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Karstark looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Skura knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Karstark on the ground.
Karstark slips a nice elbow through Skura's hands, connecting with Skura's forehead.
Karstark winds up and cracks Skura with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Skura on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Karstark has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Karstark punishing his opponent with strikes.
Skura is bucking up trying to escape but Karstark cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karstark landing punches.
Karstark scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Karstark scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karstark looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Karstark cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Karstark with good strikes from the mount here!
Karstark in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Skura is rocked!
Karstark looking to finish Skura with some ground and pound. This is bad for Skura!
Oh Skura is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Karstark scoring with strikes but Skura is staying in there.
Karstark postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Skura bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Karstark and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arnolf Karstark!
Arnolf Karstark took some time post fight to say the following; 'Every time there is a prediction for my fights I am always to lose. Sorry Mr. Writer for proving you wrong again. Thanks to Vikai and I want that belt back I'm coming. '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lou Hole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JC Seraphim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hole's entrance music is Louie Louie/ Motorhead. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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183 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lou Hole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of The Island, JC Seraphim!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Daniel Franklin and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hole fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Seraphim avoids it really well and circles away.
Hole dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Seraphim has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Seraphim throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hole was covering up waiting for the punch and Seraphim finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hole throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Seraphim wants to control from the top but Hole keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hole tries to strike from the bottom.
Seraphim has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Hole to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Seraphim is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Hole pulls down on the head and he's put Seraphim to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lou Hole!
Lou Hole seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rick Grimes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ska Asap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rick Grimes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Ska Asap!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Michael Johnstone and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asap closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Grimes's guard.
Grimes is looking for a triangle but Asap pushes his legs off easily.
Grimes has his foot on Asap's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Asap works his way back into a safe position though.
Asap controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Grimes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Asap doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Asap manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Asap is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Asap has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Grimes working for a triangle but Asap defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asap seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Grimes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Asap stays in close to Grimes's body and controls the position.
Asap sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Grimes's guard.
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.
Asap controlling the action here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Grimes wants to get back to full guard but Asap has passed into side control.
Grimes tries to bench press Asap off him but Asap keeps the position.
Asap controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grimes looks to move to half guard but instead Asap has passed into mount! Damn!
Grimes is working to get back to half guard.
Grimes is breathing heavily.
Asap controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Asap.
Grimes working to try and regain half guard.
Asap controlling from the full mount.
Grimes is looking to get to half guard.
Asap sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Grimes is desperately trying to improve his position but Asap has a good base and remains in mount.
Asap controlling from mount.
Yet more stalling tactics from Asap.
Grimes working to try and regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Asap sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Grimes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ska Asap dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Asap looking to score a takedown here. Grimes is defending well but Asap drives through and ends up in Grimes's guard.
Asap controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ska Asap has got the better of the ground game so far.
Grimes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Asap doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Asap manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Grimes working for a triangle but Asap defends it easily.
Asap seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asap wants to get up but he can't break Grimes's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Asap advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asap is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Asap's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Grimes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Asap pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Asap is continuing to stall.
Grimes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Asap with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Asap passes to side control.
Asap tries to stand but Grimes is controlling his head.
Grimes is looking to reverse the position.
Asap taking a breather here.
More stalling from Asap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The adventures of Asap the control monster continue. Boring.
Asap gets to mount! Grimes was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Asap controlling from mount.
Asap has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asap with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grimes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ska Asap showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Asap shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Grimes napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Grimes is trying to get back to half guard.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Grimes is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Grimes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Asap tries to stand but Grimes is controlling from the bottom.
Grimes is looking for a triangle but Asap pushes his legs off easily.
Asap is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Asap would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Asap 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.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Asap looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Grimes!
Grimes tries to buck Asap off but Asap is having none of it.
Asap has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Asap looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimes working to try and regain half guard.
Asap takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimes is trying desperately to improve position.
Asap controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grimes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rick Grimes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ska Asap is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Asap tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ska Asap comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Asap 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Ska Asap!
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Ska Asap!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Ska Asap!
Ska Asap wins by unanimous decision!
Ska Asap made sure to mention his sponsor, Vikai Gear in his post fight interview.
Rick Grimes was interviewed post fight and said 'No man could resist my submission arsenal so my opponent got lucky tonight, a rematch would go much differently '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Quin Kenobi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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170 lbs
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170 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Quin Kenobi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mike Jones!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Michael Johnstone and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Kenobi from controlling successfully.
Jones controlling Kenobi's posture.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kenobi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kenobi stops Jones from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is trying to control the position but Kenobi postures up.
Kenobi trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Kenobi is pushing down on Jones's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jones is fighting to maintain full guard but Kenobi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kenobi is trying to control. Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've been hearing that Kenobi has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is not content to let Kenobi control the position.
Kenobi wants to pass to mount but Jones is defending the position.
Jones is trying to stand.
Kenobi is trying to control the action in half guard but Jones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kenobi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jones has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Kenobi is thwarting Jones's attempts to control the position.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kenobi moves into full mount! Jones won't be happy about that!
Jones is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi controlling the pace for now.
Kenobi is trying to take his opponent's back.
Jones can't escape the position.
Jones is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Kenobi has taken his back.
Kenobi working for the choke.
Jones is trying to defend against the choke here but Kenobi has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Kenobi Tightens the hold and Jones taps out furiously! Kenobi displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Quin Kenobi!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Archie Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and RJ Cherubim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson comes to the cage accompanied by I Have a Dream. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Archie Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, RJ Cherubim!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Sandra Marshall and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cherubim keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cherubim wants to counter the offense by Nelson and move into the clinch position.
Nelson shoots in looking for a takedown. Cherubim tries to sprawl out of it but Nelson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cherubim manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cherubim drives through and clinches with Nelson against the cage.
Cherubim drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nelson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nelson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nelson works on Cherubim's body with a couple of short punches.
Cherubim unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nelson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson pulls Cherubim into guard.
Nelson wants to sweep but no luck.
Nelson controls Cherubim momentarily but Cherubim frees himself.
Cherubim stopping the sweep attempt from Nelson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cherubim wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
Cherubim really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nelson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nelson looking to control.
Nelson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Nelson working for a triangle but Cherubim defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cherubim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nelson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cherubim trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom.
Nelson wants to stand and escape but Cherubim is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nelson trying to keep a closed guard but Cherubim is proving a slippery customer.
Nelson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nelson wants to sweep but no luck.
Cherubim throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cherubim is looking to advance position but Nelson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Nelson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Nelson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Nelson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Cherubim can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Nelson with good strikes from the mount here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Cherubim's face.
Nelson is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Cherubim is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Cherubim flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Nelson anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Cherubim and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Nelson slips an arm under Cherubim chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Nelson has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Nelson is squeezing on Cherubim like an anaconda would it's prey. Cherubim fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Archie Nelson!
Post fight, Archie Nelson stared into the camera and said 'looking forward to new mech partner once I leave this island'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tony Bullard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cfany Cfaniak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bullard comes to the cage accompanied by Wrecking Ball. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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170 lbs
13 - 1 - 0 |
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180 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tony Bullard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Cfany Cfaniak!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Michael Johnstone and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bullard lands with an overhand left.
Bullard lands a jab to the nose.
Bullard lands a big uppercut and Cfaniak crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Cfaniak looks OK. Bullard waves Cfaniak back to his feet!
Bullard has closed the distance and engaged Cfaniak in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bullard lands a nice uppercut.
Bullard lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bullard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cfaniak backwards.
Cfaniak is rocked!
Bullard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cfaniak is still on wobbly legs! Can Bullard finish him?
Bullard scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Bullard.
Good body shot from Bullard.
A hook to the body from Bullard.
Cfaniak seems to have recovered his senses.
Bullard cracks Cfaniak with a nice body shot.
Cfaniak looks winded!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bullard.
Bullard lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bullard pushes Cfaniak against the cage. Bullard is working some dirty boxing. Bullard pushes off with a quick right hook! Cfaniak goes down! Cfaniak tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Bullard moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Bullard!
In his post fight interview, Tony Bullard started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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