Solitude 13 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Selko Asap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Josh Mir acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Asap
vs
Mir

180 cm
25
178 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

168 cm
25
167 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Intelligent

Vikai Gear Island

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Selko Asap!
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, Josh Mir!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, David Hoff and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Asap shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mir is trying to defend but Asap finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mir tries to get to full guard but Asap has control of the leg.
Asap content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Asap is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mir doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Asap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asap seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mir.
Asap has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Asap sitting in guard here, content to control.
Asap wants to control from the top but Mir keeps moving.
Mir controls Asap momentarily but Asap frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Asap's corner is telling him to maintain position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Asap drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mir pulls Asap in close to prevent any damage.
Mir looking for a sweep. Not yet Mir, not yet.
Mir being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asap has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mir is proving hard to escape from.
Mir not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Mir looking for a sweep. Not yet Mir, not yet.
Asap is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mir misses with a takedown attempt - Asap sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Mir gets caught flat footed, as Asap shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Asap stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mir swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Asap sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mir manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Asap manages to get himself to full guard.

Asap is trying to keep Mir in close.
Mir throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Asap works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Asap pulls Mir in to control the position.
Asap will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mir wants to control from the top but Asap keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mir throws an elbow that misses. Asap uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mir's guard. Nice move by Asap!

Mir throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mir gets caught flat footed, as Asap shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mir trying to strike off his back.
Asap won't allow Mir to sweep him here.
Asap not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Selko Asap overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Asap preventing the sweep.
Asap showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Asap is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mir is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mir has escaped and now he's on top!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir throws a big right hand that misses.
Asap trying to control the position.
Asap seems keen to control Mir's posture.
Mir throwing strikes but missing.
Mir trying to control the position from guard on top but Asap is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mir passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Asap is trying to get back to his feet.

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.
Mir is looking to take a break and control but Asap is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The strikes coming from Mir are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Asap keeps Mir under control for a moment.
Asap is pushing Mir's head away, looking to escape. Mir manages to hold on to the position though.
Asap is trying to control Mir's posture but Mir avoids it.
Mir in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Mir trying to control the position but Asap is working away.
Who's going to make the next move?
Asap's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asap wants to control but Mir postures up.
Asap is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mir asserts his dominance and retains side control.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Asap stuffs the takedown.
Selko Asap seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mir looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Asap is fending him off so far but Mir persists. Nope, Asap circles away and we're back to standing.
Mir misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Asap will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Asap shoots in for a double leg but Mir sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Asap darts in looking for a takedown but Mir gets double underhooks and turns Asap into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Selko Asap. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mir fails with a takedown attempt.

Asap gets a takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asap controlling the pace.
Asap is looking to take a break and control but Mir is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mir has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Asap is working away from the top position though.
Well, if Asap is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Asap is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mir can do to turn this around?
Asap is thwarting Mir's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Asap is keen to just control but Mir is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Selko Asap will probably get the nod.
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 but Mir shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mir shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Asap but Asap pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mir throws a body punch but Asap moves out of range.
Mir goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Asap enables Mir to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Asap manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Asap seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mir tries to free his leg and advance position but Asap is retaining full guard.
Mir in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Asap is looking for a triangle but Mir pushes his legs off easily.
Asap seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mir trying to control but Asap is working from the bottom.
Asap bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mir's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir is trying to keep Asap in close.
Mir keeping moving, preventing Asap from controlling successfully.
Mir can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Asap controls the pace.
Further stalling from Asap.
Asap seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mir for as long as he can get away with.
Mir looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Asap sitting in guard here, content to control.

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.
Mir bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Asap's guard.

Asap has his hands on Mir's head, controlling the position.

Asap working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mir doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mir manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mir trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Asap controlling the position.

Asap is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mir postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mir throws a big elbow that misses.
Asap looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mir is one step ahead there.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Asap holds on and takes a little breather.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mir. Asap does a little dance to reset his feet.
Asap tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mir defends well and Asap ends up having to push Mir into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Asap darts in looking for a takedown but Mir gets double underhooks and turns Asap into the cage.
Mir drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Asap defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Selko Asap. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Mir gets the takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Asap wants to control but Mir postures up.
Asap is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mir is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mir advances nicely into full mount.
Mir looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asap tries to hold on but Mir pushes him away.
Mir trying to control but Asap is having none of it.
Mir throwing strikes but Asap recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Mir is keen to just control but Asap is a slippery customer.
Asap is trying to control but can't.
Asap wants to improve his position but Mir is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Asap keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Asap blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mir.
Josh Mir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mir throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Mir comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Asap has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Selko Asap!
A victorious Selko Asap thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Remy Palmar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dagur Egilsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Remy Palmar has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Palmar
vs
Egilsson

175 cm
25
158 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

176 cm
25
160 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Remy Palmar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dagur Egilsson!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Daniel Franklin and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Palmar.

Palmar clinches up with Egilsson and pushes him back against the cage.

Egilsson breaks from the clinch.
Palmar has been working on his boxing with his coaches at THE GYM (20 Elite coaches on the Island !!!) in the buildup to the fight.
Egilsson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Palmar. That one must have hurt.
Egilsson moves forwards but Palmar connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Palmar throws a body kick that misses.
Egilsson is trying to counter with his kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Palmar, right into the meat.
Palmar tries to close the distance and clinch but Egilsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Palmar throws a leg kick which misses Egilsson's front leg but catches the back leg as Egilsson tries to avoid it.
Egilsson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Palmar counters with a nice body kick.
Palmar scores with a punch to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Egilsson moves out of range as Palmar throws a body kick.
Palmar throws a nice outside leg kick.

Egilsson closes the distance and clinches.
Palmar misses with a punch on the inside.
Palmar being controlled against the cage.
Palmar scores with a shot to the side of Egilsson's head.
Palmar trying to stall but Egilsson improves his position.
Palmar struggles to land a body shot inside as Egilsson controls his hands.
Egilsson blocks a body shot from Palmar.
Palmar throws a punch but it's blocked by Egilsson.
Palmar can't find room to land a body shot as Egilsson controls the action.
Palmar misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Palmar.
Palmar is looking to control Egilsson's arms but Egilsson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Palmar has his back to the cage.
Egilsson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Palmar has him pressed against the cage.
Palmar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Palmar can't find room to land a body shot as Egilsson controls the action.
Egilsson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Palmar working aggressively here.
Egilsson blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Palmar on the inside.
Palmar effectively controlling the action here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters up against the cage, Egilsson throws an elbow but misses.
Egilsson blocks a body shot from Palmar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Egilsson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Palmar trying to stall but Egilsson improves his position.
Palmar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Egilsson tries to break free but Palmar pushes him back against the cage.
Egilsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Palmar takes a shot to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Egilsson as Palmar tries to tie him up.
Egilsson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Egilsson.
Palmar lands a shot to the body.
Palmar lands a shot to the body.
Egilsson looking to slow down the pace here.
A right hand to the body from Palmar.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palmar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Egilsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Egilsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Palmar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Egilsson backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Palmar.

Egilsson breaks from the clinch.
Palmar throws a front kick aimed at Egilsson's knee but Egilsson avoids it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palmar connects with an inside leg kick.
A cross from Palmar lands.
Egilsson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Egilsson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Egilsson looks to land a body kick but Palmar moved away.
Palmar appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Palmar connects with a single shot there.
Egilsson avoids the head kick by Palmar.
Egilsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Palmar circles away.
Egilsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Palmar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Egilsson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Palmar is looking to score with low kicks.
Egilsson throws out a counter right but Palmar avoids it with no problem.
Palmar throws a front kick that sends Egilsson stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmar cracks the inside of Egilsson's front leg.
Egilsson keeps Palmar at a distance using the push kick.
Palmar moves out of range as Egilsson strikes.
Egilsson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Egilsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Palmar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dagur Egilsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Palmar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Egilsson unleashes a big counter combination but Palmar bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

Palmar gets tackled into the cage by Egilsson. Egilsson maintains the clinch.
Egilsson tries to break the clinch but Palmar is controlling the position.
Palmar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Palmar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Egilsson tries to break the clinch but Palmar is controlling the position.
Palmar throws a head punch that misses.
Egilsson misses with an elbow over the top.
Egilsson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Palmar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Egilsson can do to turn this around?
A short right hand to the side of the head by Palmar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmar throws a head punch that misses.
Egilsson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Egilsson lands an elbow that stopped Palmar in his tracks for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Palmar.
Palmar is trying to maintain a safe position but Egilsson gets an underhook and turns Palmar into the cage.
Palmar gets through Egilsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Egilsson prevents Palmar from breaking the clinch.
Palmar has Egilsson pressed against the cage, preventing Egilsson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Egilsson blocks a body shot from Palmar.
Remy Palmar has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Palmar can't find room to land a body shot as Egilsson controls the action.
Egilsson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Palmar.

Egilsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Egilsson throws a body kick that misses
and Palmar counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Egilsson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Palmar misses with a body kick.
Palmar thuds his shin into the meat of Egilsson's side.
Palmar throws a head kick that misses.
Palmar misses with a low kick.
Palmar is looking to land body kicks.
Egilsson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Egilsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Despite the aggression on Egilsson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Palmar swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Palmar lands a jab to the nose.
Palmar throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palmar throws a body kick that misses.
Egilsson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Palmar blocks it well.
Egilsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Palmar misses.
A little jabbing left from Egilsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Palmar is looking to land body kicks.
Palmar scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palmar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Palmar fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Egilsson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Palmar misses with a low kick as Egilsson jumps back.
Egilsson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Palmar.
Palmar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Egilsson has time to react.
A slapping body kick lands there for Egilsson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Remy Palmar dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Palmar falls off balance throwing a combination
and Egilsson counters with a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Palmar. That's going to slow Egilsson down.
A decent looking cross lands there for Palmar.
Egilsson has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Egilsson tries to clinch up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Palmar, as that shot connected.
Remy Palmar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Egilsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Palmar scores with a hook to the body. Egilsson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egilsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Palmar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Egilsson responds with a good body kick, but Palmar manages to step out the way in time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Egilsson. Palmar does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Palmar misses its intended target.
Palmar misses with a looping right.
Palmar throws the left hand but Egilsson avoids the punch easily.
Remy Palmar is winning the standup battle so far.
Egilsson drops his hands momentarily and Palmar takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Palmar digs a good body shot into Egilsson's ribs.
Egilsson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Palmar. That one must have hurt.
Palmar lands a right hook to the body.
Palmar sizes up Egilsson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Egilsson throws the kick towards the body but Palmar avoids it.
Palmar misses with a body shot.
Palmar lands a leg kick that knocks Egilsson off balance momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Egilsson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Palmar keeps the fight on the outside.
Egilsson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Palmar throws a wild body kick that Egilsson sees coming a mile off.
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!
Palmar scores with a spinning back kick!
Palmar misses with a low kick.
Palmar throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Egilsson.

Egilsson is rocked!
Egilsson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Palmar.
Egilsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Palmar finish him?
Egilsson misses with a low kick.
Egilsson ducks right into an uppercut from Palmar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmar misses with a looping left.
And Egilsson responds with a good body kick, but Palmar manages to step out the way in time.
Egilsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Palmar.
Egilsson unleashes a big counter combination but Palmar bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Egilsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Palmar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Egilsson seems to have recovered his senses.
Palmar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Remy Palmar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Egilsson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Palmar.
Egilsson is looking to chop away at Palmar's legs.
Egilsson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Palmar misses with a body kick.
Palmar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Palmar throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Egilsson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palmar lands a jab to the head.
Palmar lands a jab.
Palmar scores with a nice right hand.
Palmar feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Egilsson's calf.
Egilsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palmar's corner calls for a 1-2. Palmar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Palmar lands with a kick to the ribs.
Palmar avoids a kick to the body.
Dagur Egilsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A slapping body kick lands there for Palmar.

And that's the end of the fight!
Remy Palmar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Palmar has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Remy Palmar!
A victorious Remy Palmar thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Strelkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlotte Hardwood (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.

Strelkov
vs
Hardwood

185 cm
25
165 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

170 cm
25
160 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vlad Strelkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Charlotte Hardwood!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Bart Greer and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hardwood shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hardwood is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hardwood is nestled in close to Strelkov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Strelkov wants to control but Hardwood is keeping busy.
Strelkov has hold of Hardwood's hands but Hardwood slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hardwood scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hardwood has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hardwood is nestled in close to Strelkov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Strelkov is trying to maintain the position but Hardwood is very close to passing his half guard.
Strelkov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Hardwood lands with a punch from half guard.
Hardwood landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hardwood is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Strelkov wants to control but Hardwood is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Strelkov is looking to escape.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hardwood lands a nice short elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strelkov is looking to improve his position.

Hardwood is trying for a kimura here. Strelkov looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Hardwood wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Charlotte Hardwood!

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A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ned Flanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Razval Saraev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Flanders
vs
Saraev

175 cm
25
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

171 cm
25
171 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Determined

Alpha Nutrition HIGHEST QUALITY ON THE ISLAND
Vikai Gear Island

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, Ned Flanders!
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, Razval Saraev!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Santiago Holmes and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Flanders.
Saraev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Flanders.
Flanders fails with an attempt to clinch.
Saraev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Flanders defends it well.
Flanders misses with a hook

and Saraev counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Saraev.
Flanders wants to stand up but Saraev is controlling him.
Saraev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Saraev prevents Flanders from getting back to his feet.
Saraev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Saraev sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saraev throws a big elbow that misses.
Saraev is standing up over Flanders. Flanders looks to escape but Saraev dives into side control.
Flanders is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Saraev is controlling him well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saraev lands an elbow.
Saraev prevents Flanders from escaping the position.
Saraev is working Flanders over with some ground and pound from side control.
Saraev landing a few strikes.
Flanders takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Flanders wants to get back to his feet but Saraev drags him back down.
Flanders managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Saraev.
Saraev cracks Flanders with a big elbow.

Flanders is rocked!
Saraev lands an elbow.
Oh Flanders is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saraev scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Flanders is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Saraev can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Razval Saraev!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antti Ahma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and AJ Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as AJ Robinson enters the cage!

Ahma
vs
Robinson

186 cm
25
220 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

187 cm
25
200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Antti Ahma!
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, AJ Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Dirk Anderson and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Robinson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ahma connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Robinson's hands.
Robinson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ahma tries to clinch up but Robinson circles away and keeps his distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robinson. Ahma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Robinson swinging wildly here.
Robinson misses with a few strikes there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ahma looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ahma takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Robinson jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Ahma closes the distance and pushes Robinson back into the cage.
Robinson being controlled against the cage.
Ahma tries a body shot but Robinson blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahma misses with a punch to the body.
Ahma tries to work over Robinson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ahma lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Robinson or not.
Ahma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ahma has Robinson pressed against the cage.
Ahma scores with a shot to the side of Robinson's head.
Robinson tries to land a knee to the head but Ahma blocks with his arms.
Robinson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ahma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ahma throws a head punch that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ahma.
Robinson prevents a body shot from Ahma.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is looking to break free of the clinch but Ahma has double underhooks.
Robinson prevents a body shot from Ahma.
Robinson stalling.
Ahma pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ahma content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ahma tries to throw a body punch but Robinson avoids it by throwing Ahma back against the cage.
Ahma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ahma definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ahma misses with a punch to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ahma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ahma misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ahma.
Ahma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Robinson wants to break free but Ahma has control.
Ahma struggles to land a body shot inside as Robinson controls his hands.
A bit of stalling here from Ahma.
Robinson tries to break free but Ahma pushes him back against the cage.
Ahma lands an uppercut.
Ahma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ahma is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ahma misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahma leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ahma controlling the action here for a moment.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ahma tries to throw a body punch but Robinson avoids it by throwing Ahma back against the cage.
Robinson wants to get back to striking at distance but Ahma won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ahma struggles to land a body shot inside as Robinson controls his hands.
Robinson is looking to control Ahma's arms but Ahma gets an underhook and turns him. Now Robinson has his back to the cage.
Ahma keeps control of Robinson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ahma.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antti Ahma dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Robinson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ahma's head.
Nice uppercut there from Robinson.
Robinson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Robinson misses the shot to the body.
Ahma seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.

Ahma has managed to clinch.
Robinson letting Ahma take a breather here.
Ahma can't find room to land a body shot as Robinson controls the action.
Ahma lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ahma lands a left hand that snaps the head of Robinson backwards.
Ahma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Antti Ahma has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ahma misses with the head strike.
Ahma lands a body punch.
Ahma misses with a punch to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Ahma.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahma tries to work over Robinson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Robinson is trying to break the clinch but Ahma is controlling him.
A short body shot lands from Ahma as the two fighters clinch.
Robinson stalling in the clinch but Ahma improves position.
Ahma scores with a hook to the body.
Ahma content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ahma throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Robinsons head.
Ahma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Robinson is trying to push Ahma away but Ahma has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Robinson blocking some punches.
Ahma displaying some good clinch control by pressing Robinson up against the cage.
Robinson tries to stall but Ahma uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ahma misses with a body punch.
Ahma lands a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Ahma fails to land.
Ahma displaying some good clinch control by pressing Robinson up against the cage.
Robinson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ahma dips a shoulder and cracks Robinson with a mighty uppercut! Robinson falls back against the cage and Ahma unloads with a barrage of strikes! Robinson is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Ahma screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antti Ahma!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Sparrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Augusto Vargas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Augusto Vargas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Sparrow
vs
Vargas

185 cm
25
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

181 cm
25
169 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jack Sparrow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Augusto Vargas!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Sandra Marshall and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sparrow is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vargas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sparrow shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vargas pinned against the cage. Vargas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vargas shoots in but no luck this time.

Vargas fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sparrow to the ground. Vargas is now in Sparrow's guard.
Vargas pushes down on Sparrow's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sparrow moves into full guard.
Sparrow pulls Vargas in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Vargas drops back looking for a leg! Sparrow is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sparrow manages to kick Vargas off! Vargas jumps back into Sparrow's guard.

Sparrow looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Vargas passes into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Sparrow's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Vargas goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sparrow has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Vargas but great work by Sparrow.
Vargas is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparrow lands some shots froms side control.
Sparrow tries to advance to mount but Vargas denies him.
Sparrow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vargas keeps working.
Sparrow connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Vargas some visible discomfort.
Vargas is looking for a sweep.
Vargas is not content to let Sparrow control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparrow in side control lands a decent elbow.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vargas is looking for a sweep.
Sparrow has knee on belly and moves into mount.
BOOM! Sparrow connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sparrow lands a couple of good shots and Vargas has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sparrow keeps control of the position as Vargas tries to break free.
Will Sparrow go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Sparrow is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Sparrow.
Vargas can't escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparrow lands shots from the back.
Vargas breaks Sparrow's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

Vargas drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sparrow looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sparrow looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sparrow!

Vargas gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Sparrow raining down shots from the mount!
Sparrow is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Vargas can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Sparrow takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sparrow cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vargas manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Vargas looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vargas looks winded!
Vargas on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Sparrow there.

Vargas actively working from the bottom here.
Sparrow works his foot free and advances to mount.
Vargas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee warns Vargas that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
BOOM! Sparrow connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sparrow lands a nice shot to the head.
Vargas is working to get back to half guard.
Sparrow is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Sparrow lands a couple of good shots and Vargas has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Sparrow scores with strikes from the back.
Sparrow is hanging on to Vargas's back as he tries to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Sparrow dominated that round.
That's time! Sparrow's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Sparrow fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vargas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sparrow defends it well.
Vargas looks for a takedown but Sparrow sprawls well.
Vargas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sparrow pinned against the cage. Sparrow gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Sparrow drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparrow working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sparrow lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Vargas looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sparrow has picked Vargas up and slammed him! Vargas can't keep hold of the triangle and Sparrow manages to pass to side control!
Vargas is trying to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparrow lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sparrow landing strikes.
Vargas tries to bench press Sparrow off him but Sparrow keeps the position.
Vargas gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Vargas is looking for a sweep. Sparrow is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vargas is breathing heavily.
Sparrow trying to control the action but Vargas is working from the bottom.
Sparrow is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Sparrow tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sparrow trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sparrow lands a big elbow.
Sparrow prevents Vargas from getting the reversal.
Sparrow scores with a couple of good head shots there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparrow looking to finish Vargas with some ground and pound. This is bad for Vargas!
Sparrow sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sparrow prevents Vargas from getting the reversal.
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!
Sparrow unloading with bombs!
Sparrow postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Vargas looks a forlorn figure.
Sparrow with shots to the head and body - Vargas looks very uncomfortable down there.
Vargas is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sparrow trying to control but Vargas is having none of it.
Vargas is looking to get to half guard.
Sparrow tries to control but Vargas wriggling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparrow lands a couple of good shots and Vargas has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Sparrow has the hooks in. Vargas is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Sparrow controls the position.
Vargas covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Sparrow connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Vargas to escape the position.
Sparrow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vargas can do to turn this around?
Sparrow tries to get the hooks in deep but Vargas pushed the leg off.
You can see the frustration on Vargas's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Sparrow cracks Vargas with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Vargas from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
A lull in the action here.
Sparrow has the hooks in. Vargas is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Sparrow is punishing Vargas with some ground and pound.
Sparrow tries to keep control of the position but Vargas is staying busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparrow punishes Vargas with strikes from the back mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sparrow lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Vargas.
Sparrow has good solid back control here.
Sparrow scores with punches to the body.
Vargas is in bad spot here.
Vargas keeps trying to improve his position.
Sparrow struggling to keep hold of the position.
Vargas is trying to remain composed but Sparrow is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Sparrow controls the position.
Sparrow wants to control but Vargas is keeping busy.
Vargas tries to escape the position.
Sparrow softening up his opponent with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Sparrow dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Vargas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sparrow is fending him off so far but Vargas persists. Nope, Sparrow circles away and we're back to standing.

Sparrow shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sparrow was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Vargas is trying to get back to half guard.
Vargas gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Vargas is bucking up trying to escape but Sparrow cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparrow can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vargas is looking to escape.
Vargas is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sparrow landing shots from mount.
Sparrow with a couple of short strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparrow postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Vargas looks a forlorn figure.
Vargas is looking to get to half guard.
Vargas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sparrow lands a nice shot to the head.
Vargas tries to reverse the position but Sparrow maintains control.
Sparrow with shots to the head and body - Vargas looks very uncomfortable down there.

Vargas is rocked!
Sparrow raining down shots from the mount!
Vargas is still in real trouble! Can Sparrow finish him?
Sparrow softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Vargas is out cold! Sparrow jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Sparrow!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jim Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Count Chocula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Dixon
vs
Chocula

170 cm
25
140 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

180 cm
25
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Vikai Gear Island

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jim Dixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Count Chocula!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, David Hoff and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chocula circles away from the clinch attempt
and Chocula counters with a nice body shot.
Dixon tries for a takedown but Chocula sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chocula takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

It looks like Count Chocula has been cut.
Chocula swings for the body but Dixon moves out of range.
Dixon has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Dixon fails with the takedown
and Chocula counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dixon throws a hook to the side of Chocula's head but Chocula sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chocula lands a nice shot that snaps Dixon's head back.
Dixon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chocula connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Dixon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dixon throws a hook but Chocula avoids it easily.
Chocula moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Chocula punishes Dixon's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chocula's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dixon under the eye.
Chocula jabs at Dixon's body.
Dixon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chocula is fending him off so far but Dixon persists. Nope, Chocula circles away and we're back to standing.
Chocula's coach down at THE GYM (20 Elite coaches on the Island !!!) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Chocula's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Chocula cracks Dixon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Chocula moves out of range of the strikes.
Chocula looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chocula listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jim Dixon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chocula lands with a good body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chocula lands a nice shot to the body.
Chocula moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Chocula connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chocula lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Chocula ducks under a wild hook from Dixon.
Chocula lands a nice looking body shot.
Dixon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chocula stuns Dixon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dixon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dixon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dixon misses the jab.
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!
Chocula throws a good cross that connects.
Dixon misses with a lunging right hand
and Chocula counters with a nice body shot.
Dixon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dixon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chocula's waist but Chocula gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dixon off to one side.
Dixon is breathing heavily.
Chocula displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dixon throws out the jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Chocula scores with a four punch combination!
Dixon is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Chocula's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Dixon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

Dixon is rocked!
Chocula leaves Dixon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Oh Dixon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Dixon got wobbled bad by a big combination! Chocula presses forward with punches and knees until Dixon stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Dixon closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Count Chocula!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
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Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Keto Belle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zadimus Delacroix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belle's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Going Down . Keto Belle has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Belle
vs
Delacroix

180 cm
25
182 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

187 cm
25
185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Keto Belle!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Zadimus Delacroix!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Michael Johnstone and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belle misses with a hook. Delacroix ducked under it nicely.
Belle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Delacroix.
Belle on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Belle moves away from the strike by Delacroix.
Belle cracks a nice hook into Delacroix's ribs.
Delacroix connects with a body shot.
Belle throws a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Belle. Delacroix does a little dance to reset his feet.

Delacroix gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Belle misses with some punches.
Delacroix blocks an uppercut.
Delacroix lands with a left to the head.
Belle is trying to maintain a safe position but Delacroix gets an underhook and turns Belle into the cage.
Belle is trying to pull guard but Delacroix has him pressed against the cage.

Belle has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Delacroix uses from the top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Belle is on top in guard.

Delacroix wants to get back to his feet but Belle is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Delacroix keeping full guard, as Belle tries to pass.
Delacroix managing to control the position.

Belle drops back looking for a leg! Delacroix is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Delacroix manages to kick Belle off! Belle jumps back into Delacroix's guard.
Belle works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Delacroix won't allow Belle to pass to mount.
Belle passes to full mount!
Belle wants to control the pace but Delacroix is squirming around nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delacroix is in all sorts of trouble here.
Belle looking to control but Delacroix is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Belle definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Belle looking to control and managing it successfully.

Delacroix defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Belle.

Delacroix is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Belle locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Delacroix is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Keto Belle!
Keto Belle is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Keto Belle thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.