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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carl Park (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krogan Quarian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krogan Quarian has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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204 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Excellent boxer
Inexperienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Carl Park!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Krogan Quarian!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Daniel Franklin and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Park drops his hands momentarily and Quarian takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
It looks like Carl Park has been cut.
Nice uppercut there from Quarian.
Quarian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch combination from Quarian misses.
Quarian bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Quarian throws a series of punches but Park moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Park misses its target.
Park gets a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Park is taking a breather. Quarian 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.
Park in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Quarian tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Park!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Carl Park!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roscoe Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Roscoe Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hugo Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Daniel Franklin and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira drives through with a takedown into Jenkins's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Oliveira working some strikes from top position.
Jenkins is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Oliveira makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jenkins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Oliveira trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Oliveira must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jenkins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Oliveira with a nice head shot there.
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.
Jenkins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jenkins wants to take a breather but Oliveira is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Oliveira tries to roll over but Jenkins keeps him under control.
Jenkins tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliveira is doing well to control the position and prevent Jenkins from advancing to side control.
Jenkins sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Oliveira defending well though.
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.
Jenkins trying to control from half guard but Oliveira is working away.
Jenkins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jenkins takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jenkins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Oliveira's head.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jenkins trying to control from half guard but Oliveira is working away.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Oliveira has his takedown stuffed
and Jenkins counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jenkins pulls Oliveira into guard.
Jenkins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jenkins is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Oliveira lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins trying to control the position.
Oliveira lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Oliveira postures up.
Oliveira postures up and lands a big shot to Jenkins's brow.
Oliveira throws a big right hand that misses.
Oliveira postures up in Jenkins's guard and throws a big left but Jenkins blocks it.
Oliveira is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Oliveira in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four 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.
Oliveira distracts Jenkins with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Oliveira throws a strike but Jenkins rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jenkins sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Oliveira's guard.
Jenkins is breathing heavily.
Jenkins is trying to work for a kimura but Oliveira is defending well.
Jenkins controlling the action here.
Jenkins passes into side control, despite Oliveira's attempt to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Roscoe Jenkins will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Oliveira stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
It looks like Roscoe Jenkins has been cut.
Oliveira throws a nice looking combination but Jenkins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oliveira 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.
Oliveira trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jenkins throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Oliveira scoring with punches to the head and body.
Oliveira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oliveira with a flurry of punches that miss.
Oliveira preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Oliveira manages to get himself to full guard.
Oliveira looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Oliveira has his hands on Jenkins's head, controlling the position.
Jenkins tries to free his leg and advance position but Oliveira is retaining full guard.
Jenkins trying to control but Oliveira is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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.
Oliveira tries to clinch there but Jenkins circles away.
Oliveira 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jenkins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jenkins trying to keep a closed guard but Oliveira is proving a slippery customer.
Oliveira throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Oliveira with a nice head shot there.
Oliveira cracks Jenkins with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira scoring with some ground and pound.
Oliveira distracts Jenkins with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jenkins looking for a guillotine here but Oliveira defends easily.
Oliveira lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Oliveira cracks Jenkins with a solid left hand.
Jenkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Oliveira lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira won't allow Jenkins to sweep him here.
Hugo Oliveira has got the better of the ground game so far.
Oliveira chips away with some ground and pound.
Oliveira connects with a couple of short punches.
Oliveira lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Oliveira won't allow Jenkins to sweep him here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Oliveira is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oliveira lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Oliveira with a nice head shot there.
Oliveira keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jenkins's head.
Jenkins is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Oliveira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roscoe Jenkins's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Oliveira fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Oliveira is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Jenkins flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Jenkins is out cold! Oliveira holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hugo Oliveira!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kirk Garnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hanson Recall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Granite chin |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kirk Garnett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hanson Recall!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Daniel Franklin and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garnett misses with an attempted mid kick.
Recall throws out a counter right but Garnett avoids it with no problem.
Recall looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Garnett with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Recall to score with a decent uppercut.
Recall scores with a jab.
It looks like Kirk Garnett has been cut.
Recall throws a series of strikes that have Garnett backpedaling.
Recall scores with a hook.
Garnett is rocked!
No joy there for Garnett, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Oh Garnett is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Recall moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Garnett! Recall continues to tee off on Garnett, landing with a left and a right! Recall connects with a right hand that leaves Garnett sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Recall!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hanson Recall!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Martin Ellis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Munoz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martin Ellis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Martin Ellis!
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, Mark Munoz!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Daniel Franklin and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munoz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ellis scores with a jab to the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ellis.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Munoz has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Some wild striking there from Ellis.
Munoz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Munoz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ellis circles away.
Ellis connects with a single shot there.
Ellis lands a slapping body shot.
Ellis cracks Munoz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ellis is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ellis lands a head shot.
The crowd cheers as Ellis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Munoz doesn't seem phased though.
Ellis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
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!
Ellis gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Munoz to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Munoz wants to control from the top but Ellis keeps moving.
Ellis is looking to stand up but Munoz isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munoz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Munoz wants to control from the top but Ellis keeps moving.
Munoz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Munoz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Munoz throwing strikes from guard but Ellis blocks nicely.
Ellis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Munoz with a nice head shot there.
Ellis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Munoz is working Ellis over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellis wants to get back to his feet but Munoz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ellis controls Munoz momentarily but Munoz frees himself.
Munoz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ellis's head.
Munoz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Munoz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ellis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Munoz has managed to get both his arms back between Ellis's legs - danger averted.
Ellis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Munoz is one step ahead there.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Munoz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ellis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munoz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ellis swivels and escapes.
Martin Ellis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Munoz.
Munoz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Martin Ellis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Munoz is defended easily by Ellis.
Munoz walks into a jab.
Munoz shoots in but Ellis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Munoz dodges the punch combination from Ellis.
Munoz appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
It looks like Ellis has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Munoz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Munoz shoots in for a double leg but Ellis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ellis with a jab.
Ellis scores with a hook.
Martin Ellis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellis scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ellis is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ellis lands a nice shot that snaps Munoz's head back.
Ellis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Munoz.
Ellis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ellis throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Munoz on the side of the head.
Ellis cracks Munoz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ellis with a jab.
Munoz tries to clinch but Ellis moves out of range.
Ellis scores with a body shot.
Ellis throws a head kick but Munoz moves out of range.
Ellis lands with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Ellis misses the target.
Munoz shoots in looking for a takedown but Ellis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Munoz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ellis appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Munoz with a poor takedown
and Ellis counters with a straight right hand.
Munoz looks winded!
Ellis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Munoz lands with a nice body kick.
Munoz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Ellis dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ellis misses with a head kick.
Munoz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ellis but Ellis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ellis throwing a counter right hand but Munoz manages to avoid it.
Ellis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ellis catches Munoz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ellis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A slow jab from Ellis misses its intended target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Munoz.
Ellis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ellis sizes up Munoz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ellis lands a jab to the nose.
Ellis sizes up Munoz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ellis.
Munoz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Munoz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ellis lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munoz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ellis's waist but Ellis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Munoz off to one side.
Martin Ellis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Munoz.
Munoz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ellis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ellis slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Munoz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ellis tries to avoid it but Munoz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ellis to the ground. Ellis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Munoz is breathing heavily.
Ellis lands with a straight right. Munoz didn't see that one coming.
Ellis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice sprawl there from Ellis as Munoz shoots in.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ellis.
Jab from Ellis.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ellis!
Ellis feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Munozs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Munoz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ellis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ellis cracks Munoz with an open hand slap.
Ellis lands a head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellis works over Munoz's head and body with a nice combination.
An inside leg kick lands from Ellis.
Nice shot lands for Ellis.
Ellis lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Munoz clinches.
Ellis stalls.
Ellis lands with a right to the head.
Ellis is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Munoz misses with an elbow over the top.
Munoz decides to pull guard.
Ellis stays in close to Munoz's body and controls the position.
Ellis wants to pass the guard but Munoz is keeping the position.
Munoz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellis not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ellis trying to control the position from guard on top but Munoz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ellis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Munoz on the ground.
Munoz uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munoz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ellis throws a right and a left that both miss.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ellis.
Munoz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Munoz fails to land the takedown.
It looked like Ellis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ellis feints a jab promting Munoz to slip. Ellis then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Munoz slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ellis lands with an uppercut that bounces Munoz off the cage and back into range.
Ellis lands with a right hand.
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!
Ellis stalks Munoz and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Munoz's face. Munoz staggers backwards, shaken.
Ellis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Munoz can do to turn this around?
A punch combination from Ellis misses.
No luck for Munoz with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Ellis dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
That kick from Ellis tenderised Munoz's leg. Munoz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Munoz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ellis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Munoz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Munoz scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ellis to see if he's OK.
Ellis is working to avoid the ground and pound but Munoz connects with a decent elbow.
Munoz scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ellis to see if he's OK.
Munoz in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
You can see the frustration on Ellis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Munoz trying to control the action but Ellis is working from the bottom.
Munoz throws a strike aimed at the side of Ellis's head but Ellis avoids it well.
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.
Ellis is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Munoz asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Munoz looks up at the clock and then as Ellis takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Munoz smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Check out the look on Munoz's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Munoz just content to control the position.
Ellis wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Ellis on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
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.
Ellis defending against the ground and pound.
Munoz in side control, throwing shots but Ellis defends.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ellis can't do much from the bottom here.
Munoz working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Mark Munoz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Munoz fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Ellis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ellis is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munoz working the ground and pound but Ellis is defending the strikes.
Munoz is looking to take a break and control but Ellis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ellis lunges at Munoz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Munoz's hand.
Munoz defending well as Ellis loads up on a big left hand.
Ellis lands a nice shot that snaps Munoz's head back.
Munoz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Munoz dives in for a single leg takedown but Ellis sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Munoz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ellis connects with the punch.
Munoz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ellis. Ellis obviously looking to wear him down.
Ellis scores with the left hand. Munoz knows he should have avoided that one.
Munoz throws a wild body kick that Ellis sees coming a mile off.
Ellis connects with an inside leg kick.
Martin Ellis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munoz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ellis scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ellis scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Munoz looks for a takedown but Ellis sprawls well.
It looked like Ellis was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Munoz.
Ellis slaps away a takedown attempt from Munoz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Martin Ellis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Munoz.
Ellis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ellis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Munoz throws out a counter right but Ellis avoids it with no problem.
Munoz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ellis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Munoz tries to move into range but Ellis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ellis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ellis looks to land a combination. Munoz sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mark Munoz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Munoz ducks right into an uppercut from Ellis.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ellis.
And that's the end of the fight!
Martin Ellis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ellis, 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin Ellis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hudson Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Rockhard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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192 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hudson Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Richard Rockhard!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Winston Alpacca and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rockhard, pushing him back against the cage.
Oliveira jumps guard and drags Rockhard to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Oliveira is pulling down on Rockhard's head. It's preventing any offense from Rockhard, at least for the moment.
Oliveira seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Oliveira wants to sweep here but Rockhard controlling him for the moment.
Oliveira looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Oliveira keeping moving, preventing Rockhard from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockhard stops Oliveira from standing up.
Oliveira pulls Rockhard in close to prevent any damage.
Oliveira keeping moving, preventing Rockhard from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Oliveira on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Oliveira tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockhard being controlled here momentarily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rockhard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rockhard shoots for a double leg takedown but Oliveira sprawls well. He's pushed Rockhard's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Oliveira throws a big counter combination but Rockhard scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rockhard gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Oliveira 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.
Oliveira sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rockhard's guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Oliveira in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockhard pushes Oliveira off looking to stand but Oliveira dives back in and keeps control.
Oliveira knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rockhard on the ground.
Rockhard wants to improve his position but Oliveira is controlling well.
Rockhard trying to control here.
Oliveira decides to stand up.
Rockhard scores with a head kick. Oliveira tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rockhard is looking to clinch but Oliveira is avoiding it.
Rockhard gets caught flat footed, as Oliveira shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Oliveira content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rockhard has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Oliveira doesn't defend quickly enough and Rockhard has managed to lock this one up! Can Oliveira escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Rockhard on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Richard Rockhard!
Richard Rockhard tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cheng Ki Won (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Money (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.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Cheng Ki Won!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tony Money!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Michael Johnstone and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ki Won misses with a takedown attempt - Money sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Money steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ki Won.
Money throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
No luck for Money with that takedown attempt.
Ki Won looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Money!
The strikes coming from Ki Won are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Money struggling a bit here.
Ki Won goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Money has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ki Won but great work by Money.
Ki Won tries to buck Money off but Money is having none of it.
Ki Won wants to get back to his feet.
Ki Won taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ki Won tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ki Won is not content to let Money control the position.
Ki Won is looking to reverse the position.
Ki Won gets back to half guard.
Ki Won wants to get back to full guard.
Ki Won is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Money pulls his head out easily.
Ki Won wants to improve his position but Money is controlling well.
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.
Ki Won looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Money slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Money trying to control the action but Ki Won is working from the bottom.
Money scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ki Won is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Money looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ki Won is looking to improve his position.
Ki Won actively working from the bottom here.
Ki Won wants to improve his position but Money is controlling well.
Ki Won has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Ki Won looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ki Won wants to improve his position but Money is controlling well.
Money seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ki Won shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Money defends it nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Money. No joy for Ki Won on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cheng Ki Won. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Money.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Money shoots in and drives through. Ki Won sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Money. No joy for Ki Won on that attempt.
Money tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ki Won fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tony Money will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ki Won closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Money to the mat! Money manages to get full guard.
Ki Won drops back, looking for a kneebar! Money looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Money looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Money!
Ki Won sneaks out the side door and pushes Money away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Money misses with a double jab.
It looked like Ki Won was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Money.
Ki Won instigates a clinch.
Money looking to slow down the pace here.
Money is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ki Won drags the fight down to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ki Won escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Money gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Money drops back looking for a leg! Ki Won is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ki Won manages to kick Money off! Money jumps back into Ki Won's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ki Won is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Money lands a couple of digs.
Ki Won throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Money escapes and throws Ki Won's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Money controls the position from side control.
Ki Won tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Money presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Cheng Ki Won overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ki Won manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ki Won has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Money escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Money!
Money decides to stand back up. Money steps back and let's Ki Won get back to his feet.
Ki Won changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Money tries to avoid it but Ki Won manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Money to the ground. Money escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ki Won shoots and misses
and Money counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Money ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Money no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Money utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Money trying to control the position here.
Money looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ki Won throwing strikes from guard but Money blocks nicely.
Money throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Ki Won throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Money works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Money is on top in guard.
Ki Won had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Money defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ki Won is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Money is aware though and is defending well.
Ki Won throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Money has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ki Won is proving hard to escape from.
Money works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ki Won with the active half guard here but Money passes nicely into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Money trying to control the position but Ki Won is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tony Money will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Ki Won fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Money avoids it really well and circles away.
Money with the counter takedown but Ki Won avoids it easily.
Ki Won closes the distance and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ki Won.
Money escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cheng Ki Won seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Money goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ki Won looks to land a combination but Money avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Money shoots for a double leg takedown but Ki Won sprawls well. He's pushed Money's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Money gets caught napping as Ki Won dives in and scores a takedown. Money manages to retain guard.
Money trying to control the position.
Ki Won missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ki Won missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Money is on top in guard.
Ki Won scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Ki Won shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Money but Money pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Money wants to counter the offense by Ki Won and move into the clinch position.
Ki Won shoots in for a takedown but Money shows good takedown defense.
Money tries to counter with a clinch but Ki Won shakes him off and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cheng Ki Won. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ki Won dives in and grabs Money's left leg, looking for a takedown. Money pushes down on Ki Won's head and hops out.
Ki Won fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ki Won shoots in looking for a takedown. Money tries to sprawl out of it but Ki Won keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Money manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ki Won is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Money.
Money darts in looking for a takedown but Ki Won gets double underhooks and turns Money into the cage.
Ki Won wants to clinch.
Tony Money seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ki Won fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Money manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Money rushes Ki Won and presses him up against the cage.
Ki Won is trying to drag Money to the mat but Money just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Money tries to pull guard but Ki Won forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Money pulls guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Money looking for a guillotine here but Ki Won defends easily.
Ki Won passes into half guard.
Ki Won missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ki Won sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Money defending well though.
Ki Won drops an elbow to the side of Money's head.
Ki Won is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Money has managed to free his arm - good work.
Money trying to control but Ki Won postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Money keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ki Won thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Money's head.
Money pushes Ki Won off looking to stand but Ki Won dives back in and keeps control.
Ki Won not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Money avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ki Won.
Ki Won is working for a kimura but Money is defending it quite comfortably.
Ki Won thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Cheng Ki Won.
I think Money has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jerimiah Tripp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fernardu Palmier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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175 lbs
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180 lbs
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jerimiah Tripp!
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, Fernardu Palmier!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Sandra Marshall and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tripp has taken the fight to the clinch.
Palmier lands with a light punch inside.
Palmier lands an uppercut.
It looks like Jerimiah Tripp has been cut.
Palmier looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A right handed body shot lands from Palmier.
Palmier lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tripp is trying to break free.
Palmier lands a shot to the body.
Palmier working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Palmier.
Tripp is breathing heavily.
Good body shot from Palmier.
A short uppercut from Palmier.
Palmier stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tripp letting Palmier take a breather here.
Nice body punch from Palmier - that landed with a thud.
Palmier pushes Tripp back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Palmier digs a right hand underneath Tripp's ribcage. Tripp let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Palmier.
Palmier pushes Tripp back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Palmier presses Tripp against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Palmier creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Palmier scores with a shoulder strike.
Tripp is rocked!
Palmier drops Tripp onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Tripp is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Oh Tripp is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Palmier creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Tripp with a big uppercut! Tripp tries to clinch up but Palmier pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Tripp to the mat! Tripp covers up and Palmier unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Fernardu Palmier!
In his post fight interview, Fernardu Palmier started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitel King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hery Rabemananjara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mitel King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hery Rabemananjara!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rabemananjara closes the distance and pushes King back into the cage.
Rabemananjara lands a body punch.
King fails to pull the fight into his guard.
King is trying to drag Rabemananjara to the mat but Rabemananjara just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short right from Rabemananjara.
King is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rabemananjara to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitel King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rabemananjara cracks King with a nice body shot.
King is breathing heavily.
Rabemananjara gets through King's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rabemananjara throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rabemananjara pushes King back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rabemananjara.
Rabemananjara stalls.
Rabemananjara works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rabemananjara lands a body punch.
Rabemananjara gets through King's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rabemananjara lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabemananjara throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rabemananjara lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of King backwards.
A short uppercut from Rabemananjara.
A hook to the body from Rabemananjara.
A short right from Rabemananjara.
King is rocked!
Rabemananjara lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops King to his knees! Rabemananjara keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hery Rabemananjara!
Hery Rabemananjara spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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